Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Chelsea reach agreement in principle to sign Wolves star Pedro Neto

Posted Sunday, August 11, 2024 by Goal.com

Ederson will stay at Man City despite Saudi links

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has disclosed that his future has already been established. Although the Brazil international was being linked to a move to Saudi Arabia, Ederson told ESPN Brasil he has no plans to move.

Speaking after City's Community Shield win over Manchester United, he said: "The decision has been made. I will stay at Manchester City this season. I spoke to Pep and it was crucial… I’m happy to stay, fully focused on winning more titles here."

Erik ten Hag hints Casemiro will stay at Man Utd

Erik ten Hag has hinted Casemiro will stay at Manchester United this summer despite interest from Saudi Arabia.

Ten Hag told reporters: "Casemiro? I don’t think it is about the system. Since a long time he has a pre-season so he is very fit in the moment. As a team we work very well and that is easier for Casemiro. He is a great player and can bring his skillset. He is very important for our team."

The United boss added: "I don’t have any signal he won’t stay and we are very happy with that."

Chelsea could ship out EIGHT players before end of window

Chelsea could see as many as eight first-team players depart in the coming weeks as the club look to balance their bloated squad amid more signings

Chelsea are aiming to trim down their 40-strong squad before the end of the summer despite agreeing a deal to sign Pedro Neto from Wolves this week. The Blues have already banished Trevoh Chalobah from training to try and force his exit and The Telegraph have named eight players who face uncertain futures going into the final few weeks of the transfer window.

Pep Guardiola wants to keep James McAtee at Man City

Pep Guardiola has thrown his weight behind youngster James McAtee, revealing he pushed hard to keep him at the club this summer. McAtee spent last season out on loan at Sheffield United, but the City boss insisted the City hierarchy didn't repeat the feat this time around.

Speaking after the Community Shield win over Manchester United, Guardiola added: "I said to Txiki [Begiristain] I don't want to loan him and I don't want to sell him because I need his specific ability in small spaces."

Liverpool agree deal with Brentford for Carvalho sale

Liverpool have reportedly agreed to a deal with Brentford for the summer sale of Fabio Carvalho.

As per The Times' Paul Joyce, Liverpool have agreed on a deal with Brentford for the sale of Carvalho for a reported fee of £27.5 million ($35m) including add-ons. The Merseyside club will also hold a reported 17.5% sell-on clause in case of a future sale.

Liverpool looking to sign Valencia's Mamardashvili

Liverpool are reportedly in 'pole position' to make a move for Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili this summer.

Los Che have been looking to make sales this summer with their economic troubles constantly worsening and as such it had been reported that Newcastle United and Liverpool are interested in the 23-year-old. As per Spanish publication Super Deporte, Liverpool are now in 'pole position' to complete the signing as the Reds look to line up a long-term replacement for the ageing Alisson Becker.

Al-Ahli show interest in Barca and Man City target Coman

Per Al Yaum, Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli have reportedly joined the race to sign Bayern Munich outcast Kingsley Coman. The Saudi club will compete with European giants like Barcelona and Manchester City who are also keen on roping in the Frenchman this summer.

Man Utd seal €70m double signing

Per The Athletic's David Ornstein, the Red Devils have reached an agreement with Bayern Munich over the transfer of Dutch centre-back De Ligt. The deal is worth €45 million (£38m/$49m) plus €5m (£4m/$5m) in add-ons. The report adds that United have also agreed on a separate deal with the Bavarian club for the transfer of their right-back Mazraoui.

Man Utd's Wan-Bissaka set to join West Ham

Per Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka is all set to complete his transfer to West Ham. The two clubs have reached an agreement that will see the Hammers pay £15m. The player is expected to undergo his medical on Sunday before formally signing the contract.

Four Chelsea players set to leave this summer

Per Fabrizio Romano, four Chelsea stars Romelu Lukaku, Trevoh Chalobah, Armando Broja and David Datro Fofana are all expected to exit Stamford Bridge this summer. Chalobah, Fofana and Broja are currently assessing their options while Lukaku has agreed to join Napoli permanently.

Man City could sign a new striker following Alvarez's exit

With Julian Alvarez set to leave the Etihad this summer for Atletico Madrid, Pep Guardiola has hinted at Manchester City signing a backup striker to Erling Haaland ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Speaking to reporters, Guardiola said, "We will see the chances at the end of the market if a club needs to sell more than now for example so I don’t know. Coming to the market now and knowing that we made a good transfer in terms of finances with Julian, people are waiting with the red carpet waiting to say come, come here and that is why you have to see what happens. Because the club has done well in the past. Many players didn’t come because the club didn’t pay what the other club wanted for that player. The club will continue to do what is fair."

Juventus eyeing move for Chelsea's Sterling

Per Sky Sports, Chelsea star Raheem Sterling could move to Juventus this summer after the Blues agree a deal to sign Pedro Neto from Wolves. The Binaconeri are evaluating several profiles including Sterling's as they look to add two more wingers to their roster ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

Barcelona open talks with Chelsea for Chukwuemeka

La Liga giants Barcelona are in talks with Chelsea to sign Carney Chukwuemeka as Hansi Flick looks to bolster his midfield ahead of the 2024/25 season, according to Sport.

Catalan giants are on the verge of sealing a move for Spanish attacking midfielder Dani Olmo, however, manager Hansi Flick could still look to add one more central midfielder to his squad, especially with the likes of Gavi, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong suffering injuries in recent months.

Dortmund set to beat Liverpool to Max Beier

Per Sky Sports, Borussia Dortmund are leading the race to sign German forward Maximilian Beier from Hoffenheim this summer. BVB have reportedly submitted an initial bid worth €25 million (£21m/$27m), however, the player's current club Hoffenheim are demanding more money.