The summer transfer window is open until September 1, setting the stage for another hectic spell as clubs move to strengthen their squads before the new season.
Here are the latest transfer developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Loan move nears as Ronald Araujo prepares for Liverpool arrival
The option-to-buy clause in the deal for the 27-year-old defender has been set at £47million.
Araujo is expected to travel to complete the next steps of the move, with plans in place for him to sign his contract and meet his new Liverpool team-mates tomorrow.
The Uruguay international would bring experience and important defensive depth, offering cover both at centre-back and right-back.
Araujo pushed for the switch after discussions with Hansi Flick made it clear that regular starts were not assured. He believes he will have a stronger chance of securing consistent football under Andoni Iraola at Liverpool.
The Spanish champions are also trying to move on several players as part of a wider squad refresh. Their priorities include a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, while they also remain keen to reinforce at centre-back and up front.
Araujo will say farewell to Barcelona teammates today prior to heading for Merseyside on Sunday.
Liverpool remain in talks for Paris Saint-Germain pair Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye.
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Saints eye Man United youngster Kamason
Manchester United full-back Jaydan Kamason is wanted by Southampton.
The Championship side would like the 19-year-old England youth international on a permanent transfer and he is also receiving enquiries from others wanting him on loan.
Preston North End, Blackburn Rovers, Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday have shown interest in the right-back while there are clubs abroad keen to take him.
Kamason though has a lot of admirers at Old Trafford. He was one of the academy players who excelled in the opening games of United’s pre-season, particularly in the 5-0 win over Rosenborg.
He was the first player to sign scholarship forms at United after coming through the club’s Emerging Talent Programme, which he joined at 10, while playing for grassroots team Stockport Vikings.
United have yet to decide on plans for his development but he looks likely to stay around Michael Carrick’s squad until January.
Goalkeeper Radek Vítek has completed his move to Middlesbrough on a permanent transfer from United in a deal worth up to £14m.
Jaydan Kamason has excelled in pre-season games for United and has plenty of admirers
Geronimo Rulli medical at Man City
Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli is due to undergo a medical at Manchester City on Monday after the clubs agreed a £1.75m deal.
Rulli, who is set to sign a two-year deal at the Etihad, joins as a replacement for James Trafford, who completed a club-record move to Leeds for £45m.
Rulli has been identified by City as the man to provide backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma next season.
Atletico’s Ruggeri to join Villa for £16m
Atletico Madrid left-back Matteo Ruggeri has agreed to join Aston Villa. The 24-year-old Italian will cost £16m plus add-ons.
His transfer will help pave the way for Atletico to bid for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero.
The Argentine centre-back is also among names being considered by Barcelona but Atletico coach Diego Simeone hopes to convince his compatriot if they can agree on terms.
Matteo Ruggeri’s move should pave the way for Cristian Romero to join Atletico Madrid
Facundo Buonanotte leaves Brighton for Elche
Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte has joined La Liga side Elche on a season-long loan.
The 21-year-old was on loan at two different Premier League clubs last season, spending the first half with Chelsea before joining Leeds in the second half of the campaign.
Sheffield Wednesday chase Liverpool star Scanlon
Liverpool left-back Calum Scanlon is wanted on loan by Sheffield Wednesday.
The 21-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Cardiff City and they are keen to take him back too.
Scanlon has impressed on Liverpool’s pre-season and is attracting a number of enquiries but League One Wednesday, who play Bolton in the Carabao Cup today, are making a concerted effort to take the England U20 international to Hillsborough.
Click below for all the transfer developments over the last few days…
FRIDAY: Rodri tells Real Madrid he wishes to join Barcelona
THURSDAY: Man City target new goalkeeper after James Trafford sale
WEDNESDAY: Aston Villa braced for fresh Arsenal bid to sign Ezri Konsa
TUESDAY: Man City step up chase for Chelsea’s Pedro Neto
MONDAY: Newcastle reject Arsenal bid for Bruno Guimaraes
SUNDAY: Chelsea seal deal for England’s Argentine nemesis
SATURDAY: Man United star becomes target for Spanish club
