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Plenty of movement in the transfer window with just a day until the Premier League relaunches

Targets: Ebere Eze, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marc Guehi, and Alexander Isak

With the new Premier League season now just a day away, the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are all working hard on deals before the big kick-off. Manchester City, though, could be the next club making a splash in the window as they look to shuffle their goalkeeper union, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma newly on the market. He could be available for a bargain fee of just £26m, though his six-figure wages may prove a stumbling block.

The Gunners remain interested in Eberechi Eze all summer, but Tottenham have swooped in to begin talks with Crystal Palace over a deal which could cost £68million, though cantonadigital sport understands his release clause expires tomorrow. Savinho is also wanted by Spurs at a similar price point.

After tying up a deal for young Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni, Liverpool are still chasing Alexander Isak, who is trying to force a move. The striker has vowed never to play for Newcastle again and gone so far as to move out of his Tyneside home. The Reds are also in talks with Palace, with Marc Guehi their top target to strengthen at centre-back as a separate deal nears for young Italian defender Giovanni Leoni.

Manchester United have spent heavily on their forward line and are now concentrating on midfield as they weigh up a second bid for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, who has given a green light to make the move to Old Trafford. Chelsea’s pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho could boost United’s coffers, while the Blues remain interested in Xavi Simons. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!

Silva: Fulham ‘short on numbers’ after ‘passive’ window

Fulham manager Marco Silva his side’s “passive” transfer window has left the Cottagers short on numbers ahead of their Premier League opener at Brighton on Saturday.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the Portuguese said: “It’s not an ideal scenario. You used the word ‘quiet’ – I have to say we’ve been too passive. If you asked me if I expected it, I’d say of course not. But it is what it is, it’s the market.”

Silva continued: “It’s important we didn’t get injuries during pre-season because, in some positions, we are very short on numbers. We want to at least have a squad and players on the bench to play a Premier League game and meet the demands the league asks of you.

“It’s unexpected, even if it’s normal for Fulham to sign players late. I don’t go in that direction. I know what we want, and the plan was there.

The Fulham boss added that he is “hopeful” the club can “do something” before the end of the month, with negotiations over a potential club-record deal for Brazilian winger Kevin currently understood to be ongoing.

Personal terms have reportedly been agreed with the Shaktar Donetsk player over a five-year deal but club-to-club negotiations are proving more complex, with a €10m difference between the two teams’ valuations.

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Man Utd open verbals talks with Brighton over Baleba

Manchester United and Brighton have reportedly opened verbal club-to-club talks for Carlos Baleba.

The Seagulls midfielder, 21, is being sought after by Ruben Amorim as part of a midfield rebuild at Old Trafford.

Baleba may cost the Red Devil as much as £120million, it has been reported.

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber is expected to be the “key person” in any deal, journalist Ben Jacobs says, and he has now had “some engagement” with United as of Thursday afternoon.

Here’s the latest on that transfer saga, including United’s alternatives.

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Leoni having Liverpool medical today ahead of £26m move

Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni is travelling to Liverpool today to complete a medical with the Premier League champions ahead of a £26m move.

It comes as the Reds continue to weigh up a bid for Crystal Palace captain and fellow central defender Marc Guehi.

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Premier League clubs interested in PSG winger

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kang-in Lee could leave the Ligue 1 side this summer if a good offer comes in.

According to journalist Fabrice Hawkins, unnamed Premier League clubs have already made enquiries about the 24-year-old South Korean, who scored against Tottenham in the Uefa Super Cup last night and can play as a winger or attacking midfielder.

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Wissa not in Brentford squad amid Newcastle links

Keith Andrews has confirmed that Yoane Wissa won’t be part of Brentford’s squad against Nottingham Forest.

Wissa has been the subject of interest from Newcastle, who are weighing up a fresh £35million bid for the Brentford forward as a potential replacement for Alexander Isak, who wants to join Liverpool.

The 28-year-old – who scored 19 Premier League goals last season – wants to play Champions League football and has trained away from the first team squad this week ahead of Brentford’s opening game of the season.

Brentford’s record goal-scorer in the top flight was also left out of the squad for the Bees’ last two pre-season friendlies against QPR and Borussia Monchengladbach, having been granted permission to leave the club’s pre-season training camp in Portugal last month amid speculation around his future.

“We’ve made a decision that he’s not (available),” Brentford boss Andrews told reporters on Thursday, ahead of his side’s season-opening visit to the City Ground on Sunday afternoon.

Read the latest on this story right here!

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Bournemouth unsure if Brentford-linked Ouattara will face Liverpool

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has admitted he does not know whether Dango Ouattara will feature in the Cherries’ opening Premier League game at Liverpool on Friday night due to ongoing negotiations with Brentford.

The Bees are said to be keen on acquiring the Burkina Faso international as their replacement for Bryan Mbeumo, with Amine Adli and Dario Osorio being lined up as possible incomings at the Vitality Stadium if the 23-year-old leaves.

“Dango is going to train with us today,” Iraola said on Thursday.

“He’s here, he’s in the building – but it’s true, I don’t know what’s going to happen. We’re taking it day by day. I’ll ask the club if he can play, if he can travel.

“These are the kinds of situations every team faces – players leaving, players arriving. It’ll continue like this for the next two weeks.”

The same apparently goes for midfielder Luis Sinisterra, who is reportedly close to a one-year loan with Cruzeiro in Brazil.

“Sinisterra is in a situation similar to Dango [Ouattara], where there is uncertainty around his future,” Iraola added.

“The most probable thing is that he doesn’t travel [to Liverpool]. But it’s true he has been training with us and he’s recovered health-wise.”

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Who is Liverpool’s ‘van Dijk successor’ Giovanni Leoni?

Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign highly-rated Parma defender Giovanni Leoni.

The 18-year-old Italian will join in a deal worth £26million, plus add-ons, with a medical booked in for Thursday.

Leoni chose a move to Anfield despite interest from top Italian clubs and Premier League rivals.

He will join Arne Slot’s first-team squad immediately, with any loan move ruled out. After spending heavily on attacking firepower this summer, Liverpool are seeking reinforcements at centre-back, with Ibrahima Konate entering the final year of his contract at Anfield.

Click here for a profile on Liverpool’s incoming young central defender!

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Atletico chase Nico Gonzalez

Atletico Madrid have opened talks to sign Nico Gonzalez from Juventus.

The 27-year-old Argentine winger managed just five Serie A goal contributions last season.

Fabrizio Romano reports it could be a permanent move, though, with initial talks ongoing.

Ramsey to Newcastle: Done deal

Jacob Ramsey’s move from Aston Villa to Newcastle has been rubber-stamped.

The player is en route to Tyneside to complete his medical.

The deal is worth £40million, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Sky Sports reports that the upfront fee is £39m, potentially rising to £43m with add-ons included, with The Athletic suggesting it’s £5m in “difficult” add-ons.

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Everton add Charlton youth player

Everton have agreed a deal to sign 2009-born centre-back Reuben Gokah from Charlton, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The 16-year-old is the latest academy addition for the Toffees, who are placing a new focus on signing young talent.

Palace in for Arsenal youngster

Crystal Palace are among the clubs looking to tempt Arsenal youngster Dan Casey away from Hale End.

The 2007-born player also has an offer to stick with the Gunners, and is being chased by Norwich, according to Fabrizio Romano.

He hit 20 goals in the U18 Premier League last year.

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