Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Barcelona believe Nico Williams will join the club

Barcelona believe Nico Williams will join the club

Barcelona have reportedly found new confidence in their race to sign Spain and Athletic Club star Nico Williams.

As per SPORT, sources inside the club have said that Williams is eager to join Barcelona this summer and join forces with the Catalan side as they look to continue their rebuild under new boss Hansi Flick. The club has already signed Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig for a reported fixed fee of €55m (£46m) and €7m (£5m) in add-ons and will have to make space in their already tight budget for Williams' potential signing.

Desire Doue decides to join Paris Saint-Germain

🚨🔴🔵 BREAKING: Désiré Doué has decided to join Paris Saint-Germain!

After being 100% focused on Olympics, he has made his decision: it’s PSG.

Nasser Al Khelaifi, Luis Campos, Luis Enrique all involved for PSG.

Final details to be clarified soon then… here we go! pic.twitter.com/jM3BJLte3N

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2024

Monaco's Youssouf Fofana snubs Man Utd for Milan

Monaco star Youssouf Fofana is reportedly ready to snub interest from Manchester United in favour of joining AC Milan.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Fofana wants a move to Milan this summer or next - when he is out of contract at Monaco. The midfielder reportedly turned down a West Ham transfer and he is ready to do the same if Erik ten Hag's side come calling.

Marseille announce signing of Geronimo Rulli

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👤 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐨́𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐢 🇦🇷
📸 Les Catalans
🗓️ 11/08/24
🔵⚪️ #RulliEstOlympien pic.twitter.com/fpUahplwzn

— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) August 11, 2024

Man Utd set to extend Bruno Fernandes' contract

🚨🔴 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United have reached an agreement with Bruno Fernandes to extend his contract!

New deal will be valid until June 2027 plus option included for further season, June 2028 — salary at top #MUFC level.

All set to be signed before end of the summer window. pic.twitter.com/csC3HGkrgH

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2024

Napoli boss Antonio Conte wants more signings

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has hinted the club needs more "reinforcements", while explaining why players don't want to sign for them.

"I put myself at the club's complete disposal, I knew the situation I found and on the market you have limits in terms of the cost of the player or the salary. Many players don't come here because we don't play in the [European] cups. I want the best for Napoli and to try to strengthen the squad because we need it. Then I don't know what will happen, today was a nice dose of reality."

Sergi Roberto set to leave Barcelona soon

🔵🔴👋🏻 Sergi Roberto will announce his departure from Barcelona as free agent in the next 24h. pic.twitter.com/ZqVIpjoQFP

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2024

Chelsea confirm the signing of Pedro Neto from Wolves

Chelsea have confirmed the £54m ($69m) signing of Pedro Neto from Wolves, with the Portuguese joining an ever-expanding squad at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues continue to invest heavily under chairman Todd Boehly, with well over £1 billion ($1.3bn) being splashed out since his takeover in west London was completed. There is no sign of the transfer business slowing down despite the threat of penalties for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

Liverpool eyeing move for Rabiot

Premier League giants Liverpool are looking to bolster their midfield by hijacking Manchester United's deal for long-term target Adrien Rabiot, according to the Mirror. Since Arne Slot's arrival at Anfield, the Merseyside club have yet to have a new signing added to the squad.

Chelsea eyeing move for another attacker

Per the Daily Mail, Chelsea are eyeing a move for another attacker this summer despite signing Samu Omorodion and Pedro Neto from Atletico Madrid and Wolves respectively. The Blues have been one of the most active clubs in the ongoing summer transfer window having secured multiple transfers already.