The summer transfer window is back in full swing, with clubs across Europe working against the clock before the market closes on September 1. Expect another lively spell as teams chase statement signings and key reinforcements for the new season.
Here is the latest transfer news and inside track from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Bees still buzzing about Diouf
Brentford remain in talks with West Ham over a possible move for left wing-back El Hadji Malick Diouf. The Senegal international arrived from Slavia Prague last summer in a deal worth £19million, but his first campaign in east London proved mixed.
West Ham’s El Hadji Malick Diouf is on Brentford’s transfer radar
Forest talk over £13.6m move for Andre
Elsewhere, a highly rated 20-year-old talent in Brazil continues to attract attention after making a rapid impression. Having only made his league debut a year ago, he has already emerged as one of the standout young midfielders in the Brazilian top flight.
AC Milan tried to secure his signature in January, but the player opted to stay with Corinthians and complete the season. Crystal Palace have also been monitoring his progress as Premier League interest grows.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are still seeking midfield additions after Elliot Anderson completed his move to Manchester City.
Forest have already lodged offers for Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall and Tijjani Reijnders, who has since left City to join Al Qadsiah.
Wrexham close on £8m move
Wrexham are closing in on a move for highly-rated Angers wing-back Jacques Ekomie as they look to bolster their side for a Premier League push.
Phil Parkinson has been keen to add to his squad before next week’s deadline and it’s understood there has been a breakthrough with Angers for Ekomie, who is valued at around £8million.
Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac were in attendance for Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Watford and Parkinson revealed he had a ‘good chat’ with the Hollywood pair about transfers.
Ekomie has been a man in demand this summer with interest from Hamburg and West Ham but Wrexham are confident they have won the race to land the 23-year-old.
Wrexham’s first bid for Ekomie, rejected on Friday, was £4.3m.
They are also trying for Millwall forward Femi Azeez and Ipswich’s attacking midfielder Anis Mehmeti.
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Olympiacos in for Edson
Olympiacos have made an offer to take West Ham defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez on loan.
The Mexico international has also had interest from Real Sociedad and Ajax so far.
Doncaster living the life O’Reilly
Doncaster Rovers are set to sign Aston Villa starlet Tommi O’Reilly on a season-long loan.
A plethora of clubs, including Sheffield Wednesday, have been interested in the midfielder who got over 20 goal contributions in League Two last season while on loan at Crewe.
Tommi O’Reilly starred at Crewe Alexandra on loan last season
Tottenham seal Savinho deal
Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Manchester City winger Savinho.
Daily Mail Sport reported last week that a fee had been agreed comprising £75m plus £10m in add-ons.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side lost 3-0 at Brentford in their Premier League opener and their new signing will come into the mix ahead of tomorrow’s League Cup clash with Charlton. Spurs are also expected to bring in Omar Marmoush in a double swoop from City.
Savinho said: ‘It’s taken a while but I’m very happy to be here. It’s a wonderful opportunity at a brilliant club with one of the best managers in the world.
‘As soon as I spoke to the head coach I knew I had to come. He told me he wants to help me reach the highest level, and I believe we can do that together, as a team.’
De Zerbi described Savinho as ‘a player who brings energy, imagination and quality in wide positions. He has the courage to attack defenders and the ability to change a game with his creativity.
‘We’re very pleased to have him with us, and I’m looking forward to working with him, helping him continue to grow and seeing him bring his personality to the team.’
Savinho signs on the dotted line for his move to Spurs
Pinnock in for Coventry medical
Ethan Pinnock is due to have his medical at Coventry today ahead of singing a three-year contract with an option to extend.
The promoted club agreed a £6m fee with Brentford for the 33-year-old defender yesterday.
Ethan Pinnock is set to bolster Frank Lampard’s squad at Coventry
Chelsea in talks over Guiu exit
Napoli are continuing talks with Chelsea for Marc Guiu and defender Mamadou Sarr’s proposed loan to Sociedad is progressing. Chelsea have asked about Atalanta defensive prospect Honest Anahor.
Villa look at Leao deal
Aston Villa are exploring the finances of a deal for AC Milan’s Rafael Leao.
Daily Mail Sport reported last night that the club had made contact over the winger, 27. Turkish giants Galatasaray remain in the mix for the Portuguese as well.
Rafael Leao in pre-season action against Chelsea
Bakwa off to Lille
Nottingham Forest winger Dilane Bakwa is joining Lille on loan.
The 23-year-old signed for Forest from Strasbourg last September in a deal worth £30million but has failed to have the desired impact.
He is due for a medical today and will play in the Champions League with Lille.
Dilane Bakwa is set to leave after just one season at the City Ground
City set to go back to Enzo
Manchester City are expected to go back in for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez.
The Blues previously set City a deadline of 5pm on August 13 to pay £120m to get the deal done – a deadline City did not meet.
But contact has continued with his agent Javier Pastore so City know the 25-year-old is open to coming and now they are set to come back in for the midfielder, who played the final half-hour of Chelsea’s 3-2 win away at Fulham on Monday night.
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Enzo Fernandez came on as a substitute at Fulham on Monday night
MONDAY: Aston Villa in touch with AC Milan over Rafael Leao
