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…
Villa swoop for Gomes
Aston Villa have stepped in for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes.
The 25-year-old is leaving Wolves’ training camp in Portugal to finalise a move worth around £38million.
Joao Gomes was one of Wolves’ best players last season – despite the club suffering relegation to the Championship
The Brazilian international had been set for a move to Atletico Madrid but that stalled last month as they switched to other targets.
He has said his goodbyes to teammates and is now expected to undergo a medical at Villa after talks between the clubs accelerated.
Coppola crossing the Channel
Brighton have confirmed Italian defender Diego Coppola has joined Liam Rosenior’s Paris FC in a permanent move.
The centre back leaves for around £17million after making just nine appearances at Brighton.
Coppola spent the second half of last season on loan at the French club, playing 14 times.
Diego Coppola only made nine appearances for the Seagulls
Aston Villa eye Palhinha
Aston Villa have added Joao Palhinha to their list of midfield options.
The 31-year-old, who was on loan at Tottenham last season and scored the goal that kept them up, can leave Bayern Munich who want around £20million.
Palhinha had interest from Saudi Arabia but is wanted by Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. A reunion with Marco Silva at Benfica was anticipated after a return to Spurs was ruled out but cost and the project will be key.
Villa’s return to Champions League football attracts and they need cover in midfield.
The 31-year-old, who was on loan at Tottenham last season and scored the goal that kept them up, can leave Bayern Munich who want around £20million
Robins offer £4m for widely-sought Tolaj
Bristol City are in talks to sign prolific Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj.
The Swiss-born forward scored 21 goals last season and has been attracting enquiries from across the UK and abroad.
Ambitious City are offering around £4million plus add-ons and hope to wrap up the deal imminently.
They remain in talks to add Dom Ballard also from Leyton Orient, who scored 23 goals last season and was named League One player of the year, as they look to form a new dynamic frontline.
