Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Liverpool working to sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus before transfer window closes

Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by Goal.com

Brighton announce Kadioglu signing

Brighton have signed Ferdi Kadioglu from Fenerbahce on a four-year deal.

Seagulls head coach Fabian Hurzeler said, "I'm very excited because we are getting an excellent player and a great character. He has great ability, is a strong runner and very good at passing. He is predominantly a full-back and can play on the right or left side; he can also play in the centre of midfield. He is someone who is very keen to learn and develop, and with that in mind, I'm confident he will adjust to the Premier League and adapt quickly to English football."

Ramsdale handed transfer blow as Wolves priced out of move

Aaron Ramsdale has been handed a transfer blow as Wolves have reportedly backed out for the Arsenal outcast.

Liverpool want to seal Chiesa before deadline day

Liverpool are intensifying their efforts to secure the signing of Juventus forward Federico Chiesa as the transfer window nears its closure, according to The Athletic.

Chiesa, whose contract with Juventus runs until 2025, is available for a fee in the region of €15 million. Liverpool, having admired the talented winger for several years, sees this as an opportune moment to bring him to the Premier League on a four-year deal.

Liverpool finally make a signing! Mamardashvili completes move

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Giorgi Mamardashvili, with the Valencia goalkeeper arriving in 2025.

Cancelo joins Al-Hilal from City

Al Hilal have signed Manchester City defender João Cancelo after paying £21 million ($28m) for the 30-year-old on a three-year deal.

Solomon joins Leeds United on a loan deal from Tottenham

Leeds United have secured the signing of Manor Solomon from Tottenham.

Watford announce Ogbonna signing

Free agent, Angelo Ogbonna, has got a new home at Watford after leaving West Ham. He has been signed on an initial one-year contract.

"It is very important to bring in some experience, like with Moussa [Sissoko]," Ogbonna told the club website.

"I have spoken with the manager a couple of times, so I know his style of play. I am here to try my best and to try to help the team."

Dykes to complete £1m transfer to Birmingham from QPR

Tom Brady's Birmingham City are reportedly set to sign Lyndon Dykes in a £1 million ($1.3m) transfer from Queen's Park Rangers.

Arsenal complete €38.5m signing of Merino

Arsenal have announced the signing of Spain international Mikel Merino in a €38.5 million move from Real Sociedad.

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny announces shock retirement

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has announced his retirement from football at the age of 34.

Chelsea warned Sancho would be 'really bad piece of business'

Former Manchester United forward Louis Saha has advised Chelsea against signing Jadon Sancho in the ongoing transfer window.

Barcelona enquire about Jonathan Tah

Per Florian Plettenberg, Jonathan Tah has made it clear that he wants to exit Bayer Leverkusen either in the ongoing transfer window or next year as a free agent.

Amid speculation over the German defender's future, Barcelona has reportedly shown interest in signing the player. Leverkusen will demand a fee in the region of around €30m.

Lukaku all set to complete Napoli move

Romelu Lukaku is on the verge of completing a permanent move to Napoli from Chelsea. Fabrizio Romano reports that all documents have been signed and the Blues have given the green light to the Belgian to travel for his medical.

FC Porto confirm signing of Vieira from Arsenal

Midfielder Fabio Vieira has formally completed his loan move from Arsenal to FC Porto, the Portuguese club confirmed on Tuesday.

Chelsea eyeing last-minute move for Brentford's Toney

Per Sky Sports' Kaveh Solhekol, Chelsea are eyeing a last-minute move for Brentford and England forward Ivan Toney as they look for a proven goalscorer before the transfer window closes. The forward perfectly fits into the Blues' wage structure and the transfer fee is expected to be reasonable.

PSG walk away from Osimhen transfer pursuit

Per Fabrizio Romano, Paris Saint-Germain are no longer interested in signing Napoli star Victor Osimhen and have not submitted any formal bid for the striker. The news comes as a huge boost to Chelsea's transfer pursuit for the Nigeria international.

Kepa Arrizabalaga set to join Bournemouth

Per Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is all set to complete a loan move to Bournemouth. The custodian is currently undergoing medical before formally completing his move to the Cherries. Before finalising the loan move, the Spaniard extended his stay at Stamford Bridge by one more year as his contract with them is now valid until 2026.

Samuel Iling Jr. joins Bologna from Aston Villa on loan

Bologna have confirmed the arrival of Samuel Iling Junior from Aston Villa on a season-long loan deal on Tuesday.

Chelsea sign Penders from Genk

Chelsea have completed the signing of goalkeeper Mike Penders from Genk, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

The official statement from the Blues read, "Chelsea have completed the signing of Mike Penders from KRC Genk, with the goalkeeper to officially join from next summer. Penders, a Belgium Under-19 international, will join Chelsea from next summer after agreeing a contract with the club until 2032.

Porto's Conceicao joins Juventus on loan

FC Porto winger Francisco Conceicao has completed his transfer to Juventus on a season-long loan deal from Portuguese giants FC Porto, the Serie A club confirmed on Tuesday.

The official statement from the club read, "Another new arrival in the black and white family is official: that of Francisco Conceicaoo, who arrives in Turin on loan for a season."