Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Liverpool close to signing Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia in £35m deal

Posted Wednesday, August 21, 2024 by Goal.com

Van den Berg set to depart Liverpool in £20m deal

Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg is reportedly set to depart Anfield in a £20 million ($26m) deal with Brentford among the suitors.

Mamardashvili close to agreeing Liverpool transfer

Liverpool are close to sealing their first transfer of the summer with goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili set to arrive from Valencia.

Guti claims Real ignored his advice to sign Felix AND Sancho

Former Real Madrid player Guti revealed he had urged Real Madrid to sign 'ridiculous' Joao Felix and Jadon Sancho.

Villa signs Taylor from Man City

Kane Taylor has returned to Villa Park from Manchester City.

He is a Villa academy product but went on to join City in 2019 after earning a scholarship. He featured regularly in City's Under-18 and Elite Development squads.

Al-Ahli optimistic about securing Ivan Toney deal

Al-Ahli are reportedly confident they can finalize a deal to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney this week, according to Sky Sports News. The Saudi Arabian club remains engaged in ongoing discussions with Brentford, with both parties hopeful of reaching an agreement swiftly.

However, negotiations are not without challenges. Al-Ahli is understood to be "some distance away" from meeting Brentford's valuation of the player. This gap in valuation could pose a significant hurdle, but the Saudi club is determined to work through the differences to secure the 27-year-old forward's signature.

Napoli want Lukaku on a loan deal with an obligation to buy

Napoli are currently awaiting a response from Chelsea regarding their proposal to acquire Romelu Lukaku on a season-long loan, as reported by Sky Italia. The Italian club's offer includes a loan fee of €5 million, with an obligation to make the move permanent next summer for an additional €25 million.

Lukaku, who spent the previous season on loan at AS Roma, has shown a strong preference for remaining in Serie A, where he previously played for Inter Milan during the 2022-23 campaign. The potential move to Napoli would see Lukaku join another top Serie A side, but it hinges on Chelsea's decision.

Burnley in talks to sign Man Utd's Hannibal Mejbri

Per Fabrizio Romano, Championship side Burnley have shown interest in signing Manchester United's Hannibal Mejbri on loan in the ongoing summer transfer window. Burnley have initiated initial talks with the Premier League giants and no agreement has been reached thus far.

Al-Ittihad eye move for Al-Nassr's Mane

Per Journalist Ben Jacobs, former Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad are "pushing" to sign Al-Nassr star Sadio Mane after Karim Benzema expressed his desire to play alongside the Senegalese star.

Chelsea could launch late Sancho transfer swoop

Per The Athletic, Manchester United officials reportedly “sense” that Chelsea will launch a late swoop for Jadon Sancho before the summer transfer window closes. United also “feel Saudi Arabian clubs could present an outlet for sales”, with a £40 million ($52m) asking price said to have been placed around Sancho’s neck.

Arsenal could sell Ramsdale amid interest from Wolves

Per The Athletic's David Ornstein, Arsenal could consider selling out-of-favour goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after receiving a tempting offer from Wolves. Wolves are offering an initial loan move for the England international with an obligation to buy next season and are willing to cover the majority of the player's wages during the 2024-25 campaign.