Transfer news latest: Mason Greenwood leaves Man Utd as Brennan Johnson completes Spurs deal
The transfer window has slammed shut for Premier League clubs
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Your support makes all the difference.Transfer deadline day is over as the window slammed shut for Premier League clubs at 11pm BST, following some frantic last-minute buying and selling.
Liverpool have given their midfield a further boost with the signing of Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich, although they rejected a bid, rumoured to be £150m, from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad for Mohamed Salah. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur finally got their man by securing Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson as Harry Kane’s replacement.
Elsewhere, Man City have sold Cole Palmer to Chelsea, and the London club offloaded Callum Hudson-Odoi to Nottingham Forest after his return from loan. Manchester United, meanwhile, had a very busy day as Sofyan Amrabat came in on loan from Fiorentina, Spurs left-back Sergio Reguilon has signed, Jonny Evans penned a one-year contract and Mason Greenwood left on loan for Spanish side Getafe.
Brighton had something of a coup by nabbing Ansu Fati on loan from Barcelona and Nottingham Forest had their customary slew of incomings.
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Nottingham Forest, it would appear, have found a new goalkeeper - Fabrizio Romano reports that Odysseas Vlachodimos, currently of Benfica, is travelling to the East Midlands ahead of a medical. Vlachodimos, capped 33 times by Greece but born in Germany, signed a new deal with the Portuguese club earlier in the year.
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Fulham are therefore on the hunt for a holding midfield replacement, with a couple of fringe players at other Premier League clubs on the radar. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has slipped down the pecking order at Tottenham since Ange Postecoglou’s arrival, and could be available, while Scott McTominay, a target for West Ham earlier in the summer, may well be surplus to requirements at Manchester United.
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It’s turning into a worrying end to the summer for Fulham fans, with Alekasandar Mitrovic already out the door and it looking increasingly likely that Joao Palhinha will follow. The midfielder was so, so impressive for Marco Silva’s side last season and Bayern Munich appear likely to complete a sizeable deal for the 28-year-old.
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So a player in through the door at Manchester United, but across town, we’re expecting confirmation at some point this morning of Cole Palmer’s move from Manchester City to Chelsea.
The 21-year-old has agreed terms ahead of a deal that could rise in value to about £45 million - Chelsea’s youth movement continues.
Man United start deadline day by signing Turkish goalkeeper as Dean Henderson replacement
Manchester United have signed Turkey international goalkeeper Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce for £4.3m.
The 25-year-old joins as a replacement for Dean Henderson, who completed a £20m move to Crystal Palace on Thursday, and could be the first of three deadline-day acquisitions for United.
Bayindir, who has been Fenerbahce’s first-choice goalkeeper for the past four seasons, is Erik ten Hag’s second goalkeeping signing of the summer, after Andre Onana, and, along with Tom Heaton, will provide back up to the Cameroonian.
Man United start deadline day by signing Turkish goalkeeper as Henderson replacement
Erik ten Hag also wants a midfielder and a left-back before the transfer window shuts
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Southampton have confirmed the loan signing of highly-rated defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Manchester City.
The 21-year-old arrives on a season-long loan from the Premier League champions, returning to the Championship where he was a title winner with Burnley in 2022/23.
Appearing 35 times for Vincent Kompany’s side, the central defender arrives on the south coast with 73 Championship appearances already to his name, having previously enjoyed spells with Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City, with a loan spell at Anderlecht in 2021/22 taking his total senior appearances to 105.
After a standout season at Turf Moor, Harwood-Bellis captained England Under-21s to Euro 2023 glory in the summer, with Lee Carsley’s side lifting the trophy without conceding a single goal.
Director of Football Jason Wilcox said: “Taylor arrives with experience beyond his years, including a vast amount of games at Championship level which includes lifting the title last season.
“He’s someone who can help us immediately but also has huge potential to continue developing.
“Taylor’s attributes make him a perfect fit for our system and how we want to play, and I have no doubt he’ll prove to be a valuable addition.”
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Sergio Reguilon is heading to Manchester United.
The Athletic say he has signed his contract ahead of a loan switch and the left-back will leave Spurs later today. A medical has already been undertaken and there’s no fee for the deal - or option to buy at the end of the campaign.
Their report further clarifies that United will pay his wages in full and there’s a mid-season break clause. The knock-on effect is of course that Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Tagliafico, both previously linked to cover Luke Shaw’s injury, will stay at their clubs.
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The Athletic’s David Ornstein says there are “heavy suggestions” Tottenham may make a late bid for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher. The English international has been featuring this season but there’s so much competition in the middle of the park at Stamford Bridge that it could be a goer anyway - one to keep an eye on.
More on those two clubs coming up shortly.
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Just outside the Premier League after their relegation in May, Leicester are set for a busy day.
BBC Radio Leicester say Patson Daka, Boubakary Soumare, Harry Souttar, Daniel Iversen and Danny Ward could all depart today - how many of those might rejoin top-flight clubs?
Striker Daka at least has been linked with a few but we await to see if these are loans or permanent deals.
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