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It’s that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it’s sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Leeds go up to £23m plus add-ons for Charles
Leeds United have made an improved offer for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles of £23million plus add-ons.
Southampton value the Northern Ireland, who they bought from Manchester City, at around £30million. City are understood to have a 15 percent sell-on clause on Charles.
Leeds hope the extra add-ons can help towards a compromise agreement.
Meanwhile, 17-year-old Leeds striker Harry Gray is expected to join Sheffield Wednesday on loan.
Leeds hope a compromise on add-ons will help secure a deal for Shea Charles (left)
Tottenham complete Fernandes signing
Tottenham have announced the £85m signing of Matheus Fernandes from West Ham.
Fernandes said: ‘I’m very excited for this next step. We look at football in the same way – going onto the pitch as a strong team, with fight and energy, to try and win every game. I can’t wait to get started, to meet the fans, to meet everyone, and give everything for the club.’
Brentford go back in for Anthony
Brentford have made an improved offer for Jaidon Anthony at Burnley.
The 26-year-old scored nine goals and contributed four assists in all competitions last season and the move would keep him in the Premier League after the Clarets’ relegation.
Anthony (second left) scores against Manchester United, one of his nine goals last season
Hackney seals five-year deal at Everton
Everton have completed the signing of Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough on a five-year deal.
Earlier this week Daily Mail Sport reported that the Toffees had agreed to pay £16.5m, plus a further £5m on appearances and £3m linked to Champions League qualification and England call-ups.
The 24-year-old midfielder won Championship player of the year last season and he said David Moyes was key in his decision to move to Merseyside.
‘The manager’s track record of bringing players from the Championship to the Premier League was a massive part of my decision. Hopefully I can be the next one to do it successfully for Everton,’ said Hackney.
‘It feels like a good fit for me, for sure. I think it’s a given that you work hard, you run, you make tackles. I’ll be doing that.
‘I think fans can expect a bit of everything from me – attacking and defensively. I think I can carry the ball well, arrive late in the box, and hopefully score some goals. I think there’s plenty more to come from me. Obviously, I haven’t played in the Premier League yet, so once I get used to that I think I can kick on from there.’
Hayden Hackney has signed a deal to stay at Everton until 2031
