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…
Mason Greenwood set for Turkey
Mason Greenwood is to be confirmed as a new Fenerbahce player after they agreed a permanent deal with Marseille of around £34million.
Manchester United are due 40 per cent of the overall fee, although 20 per cent of that will go to Getafe, who took Greenwood on loan for the 2023-24 season.
As previously reported, that should work out around £10.2million.
Mason Greenwood is to be confirmed as a new Fenerbahce player in a £34million deal
Aston Villa defender heading for Spain loan spell
Aston Villa right-back Andres Garcia is closing on a loan move to Getafe.
The 23-year-old joined Villa from Levante 18 months ago in a £6million deal but made only 8 appearances last season.
Villa are looking to juggle a number of transfers this window to meet UEFA financial requirements.
They still want to strengthen after agreeing to sign Johan Manzambi from Freiburg but are losing Youri Tielemans to Manchester United for £36m and Lucas Digne to Paris St Germain for £8.5m.
There is also interest around Ollie Watkins and while they don’t want to lose Morgan Rogers, offers from Arsenal are anticipated.
Sunderland land Thomas Menuier
Sunderland are signing Thomas Meunier on a two year contract.
The Belgium international, who was part of their World Cup squad, is a free agent after leaving Lille and has been talking to Valencia.
Hull City had also opened discussions with the 34-year-old right back but he has travelled to the North East this morning to complete a medical and sign for Sunderland.
Sunderland are signing Belgian international Thomas Meunier on a two year contract
Roma pressing for Garnacho
Roma are continuing to press for Chelsea misfit Alejandro Garnacho.
The Argentine has been granted permission to seek a new club and is not in Xabi Alonso’s plans.
Chelsea want £40m and a permanent sale as Manchester United also retain a sell-on clause.
Roma are continuing to press for Chelsea misfit Alejandro Garnacho
Roma enquired a week ago and their latest proposal is for an initial loan with an option to buy for around £30m. It would become an obligation if certain conditions are met and the loan would carry a fee of £4.3m.
Chelsea maintain they want a guaranteed sale.
Chelsea are also looking to move on Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile and Filip Jorgensen. Mamadou Sarr could leave on loan amid Premier League interest.
Vuskovic leaves Spurs for Brighton
Brighton have completed the signing of Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham in a club-record £50m deal.
The 19-year-old Croatia international, who did not play a competitive game for Spurs but impressed on loan at Hamburg, leaves in a deal consisting of £46m plus £4m in add-ons.
There are also a 20percent sell-on clause and matching rights taken into account.
He becomes the fourth-most expensive sale in Spurs’ history.
Luka Vuskovic has completed his move from Tottenham to Brighton for £46million plus £4m achievable add-ons
Man City host showcase game for fringe stars
Manchester City host a showcase game today for the benefit of their fringe players.
Around 90 clubs are expected to be represented in the stands after they were invited to attend the game and view potential loan or permanent buy targets.
City players such as Preston North End target Divin Mubama, Matty Warhurst, Jaden Heskey, Claudio Echeverri, Spike Brits and Charlie Gray are all due to play a part as clubs from the UK and abroad come to take a close look.
A number of guest players from other clubs within City Football Group who are looking to move on have also been invited to take part. Stredair Appuah and Kris Lund from Palermo plus Amar Fatah and Elijah Odede from Troyes.
City have also scheduled a further showcase game against Salford City on August 4.
