The latest transfer news for Tuesday July 17
The latest transfer news for Tuesday July 17

Football daily: The latest transfer news and deals for Tuesday July 17


The latest transfer rumours and completed deals including the latest on Jordan Pickford, Joe Hart, Aleksandar Mitrovic and more.


Confirmed deals

  • Daley Blind (Manchester United - Ajax) - £14m
  • Marc Bola (Arsenal - Blackpool) - Free
  • Gwion Edwards (Peterborough - Ipswich) - Undisclosed
  • Todd Kane (Chelsea - Hull) - Loan
  • Jak McCourt (Chesterfield - Swindon) - Free
  • Ryan McLaughlin (Fleetwood - Blackpool) - Undisclosed
  • Darren Sidoel (Ajax - Reading) - Undisclosed
  • Yves Bissouma (Lille - Brighton) - Undisclosed

Rumours round-up

Liverpool have opened talks with Roma over a move for Alisson, according to various outlets.

Reports say that Liverpool have offered £53m up front with a further £9m in add-ons.

Loris Karius has come under pressure following his blunders in Liverpool's loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League final and Jurgen Klopp has targeted a new number one.

Sky Germany reports that Bayern Munich are not interested in signing England and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

This follows reports ahead of the World Cup that Bayern would scout Pickford at the tournament, where England reached the semi-finals.

Ex-Everton boss David Moyes urged Pickford to stay at Everton in another report this morning: "I think Everton is the right club for Jordan," he said.

Rafa Benitez may have to sell to buy this summer
Rafa Benitez may have to sell to buy this summer

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has admitted he will have to "wheel and deal" this summer if he is to get the men he wants to rebuild his team.

The 59-year-old Spaniard has endured a frustrating summer to date, with owner Mike Ashley yet to commit significant extra funds to the recruitment progress.

There is also no agreement over the manager's continued presence at St James' Park beyond the confines of his existing deal, which has entered its final 12 months, in place.

You can read the full story here.

Goalkeeper Joe Hart has flown out to the USA with the rest of the Manchester City squad for their pre-season tour.

Hart spent last season on loan with West Ham after falling out of favour under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad, having spent the previous campaign with Torino in Serie A.

The 31-year-old, previously England's first-choice goalkeeper, did not even make Gareth Southgate's 23-man World Cup squad.

Ederson and Claudio Bravo are ahead of Hart in the pecking order - and it's unclear if he'll still be around the City first-team side next season.

Sky Sports reports that talks will continue today as Burnley look to strengthen their midfield options with the signing of Swansea midfielder Sam Clucas

Sean Dyche attempted to sign the 27-year-old from Hull a year ago. Negotiations still have some way to go on a deal understood to be worth around £12m.   

Danny Welbeck and David Ospina may be on their way out of Arsenal as the Gunners look to trim their squad, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Arsenal have already spent around £70m this summer under new manager Unai Emery, and with Welbeck in the last year of his contract, the forward could be first to depart.

Salomon Rondon in pre-season action for West Brom
Salomon Rondon in pre-season action for West Brom

Sky Sports are also reporting that Newcastle have spoken to West Brom over the potential signing of Salomon Rondon, who has a £16m release clause.

However, Newcastle are unlikely to meet that clause until they sell Aleksandar Mitrovic

Fulham want to buy the Serb on a permanent basis following an impressive loan spell last season.

He would cost around £18m though.

Sky Sports also say that Sunderland have bid £1m for Cheltenham Town’s highly-rated striker Mohamed Eisa.

Peterborough and Portsmouth are also keen to sign the 24-year old who joined Cheltenham from Isthmian League side Greenwich Borough last summer.

In his first full year as a professional, Eisa 25 goals, winning the club's supporters' and players' player of the year awards.

Matej Vydra has been linked with a move to Leeds
Matej Vydra has been linked with a move to Leeds

Leeds United's deal to sign Derby County's Matej Vydra could still be alive, but the forward is holding out for a move to the Premier League, according to The Sun.

The two parties were believed to have an agreement before an increase in wage demands saw Leeds cool their interest.

Despite that, the Whites have left the door open on a potential deal for Vydra, with the same applying to former Hull City striker Abel Hernandez.

Although Hernandez appears to be close to a move to CSKA Moscow - Leeds would re-open negotiations if the 27-year-old came back with a lower asking wage.

Marcelo Bielsa has already seen Chelsea duo Lewis Baker and Jamal Blackman join the club on season-long loans this summer.

Sporting Life understands that the West Yorkshire outfit could see another player join this week, with Leeds in multiple negotiations.

Peterborough United's Marcus Maddison and West Ham striker Jordan Hugill have both been linked with moves.


Page last updated at 1540 BST (17/07/18)

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