Wednesday's Transfer news: Man Utd to confirm Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Spurs in double swoop, Arsenal’s defender bid
All the biggest transfer news and gossip from Wednesday 26 June
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Your support makes all the difference.Follow the latest transfer news live with all the done deals, reports and gossip from the summer transfer window as the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool kick on with their business..
United are set to be busy this summer and appear to be closing in on their second signing of the off-season. Crystal Palace's Aaron Wan-Bissaka appears close to a move after a breakthrough was finally reached between the two clubs that will see the England Under-21 international move to Old Trafford for upwards of £50m . Sporting's Bruno Fernandes could well be close behind with the Red Devils now the favourites to sign him too.
It won't just be incomings, however, with Paul Pogba anxious to leave with Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain circling. Romelu Lukaku is all set to leave for Italy too while the club are desperate to get Alexis Sanchez's £500,000 per week off the books. Follow the latest live news below.
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Meanhile, Arsenal are set to push on with their first signing of the summer with a deal for Celtic's Kieran Tierney close. Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser and Belgian international Yannick Carrasco are also options being considered but money could be tight for Unai Emery and Co.
Champions Manchester City don't have any such problems and look set to strengthen an already stacked squad. Leicester City's Harry Maguire could arrive in a club record deal while Atletico Madrid's Rodri and Juve's Joao Cancelo appear near certainties to join him in what looks to be another busy summer at the Etihad.
Mateo Kovacic is still waiting to see whether Chelsea will sign him on a permanent basis or extend his loan deal with the club.
Maurizio Sarri was keen to keep the Croatian, who played 51 games for the Blues last season, but Frank Lampard - if his appointment is confirmed - may rely on Mason Mount who flourished under him on loan at Derby last season.
Chelsea can circumvent their impending transfer ban as the player is already registered with the club, but a decision must be made before July 1 and Kovacic has been left in limbo for the time being.
Breaking: Brighton and Hove Albion have announced the signing of Belgian winger Leandro Trossard, who joins from Genk in a deal worth an initial £15m.
The Seagulls have landed the 24-year-old as new manager Graham Potter's second signing of the summer, following the arrival of Matt Clarke from Portsmouth last week, and he arrives with an impressive record of 15 goals in 35 appearances last season.
Arsenal flop Denis Suarez is keen to continue his career in Spain, after a disappointing loan spell.
The Barcelona player was injured for almost the entirety of his time in North London and has instead set his sights on reuniting with Valencia coach Marcelino.
"I've said it before and I don't mind saying again that Marcelino is the coach who has gotten the best out of me during my entire career," Suarez said.
Suarez could also consider a return to Celta Vigo, where he began his career.
"I think I'll return to Celta Vigo one day, but I don't know if it'll be this summer or in a few years," he added.
Liverpool are set to complete the signing of 17-year-old Dutch centre-back Sepp van den Berg.
The PEC Zwolle teenager is highly sought after and attracted interest from Bayern Munich, PSV and Sampdoria, but it appears Liverpool have beaten off the competition, with The Telegraph reporting that the player will undergo a medical tomorrow.
News in from Newcastle, but sadly for fans it's more of the bad variety and doesn't involve the appointment - or even the identification - or a replacement for Rafa Benitez.
However, the departure of the manager does have an impact on Ayoze Perez's future, as The Independent can reveal that the Spaniard's exit has convinced him to leave as well.
Football reporter Luke Brown reports that Perez is pushing for a return to Spain, and in particular Valencia due to their interest combined with the guarantee of Champions League football this season.
One player United are keeping an eye on is Real Betis defender Junior Firpo, but they will face familiar competition for the left-back.
Spanish newspaper Marca reports that Liverpool are ready to rival United in the battle for Firpo, who is just 22 years old and looks to have a bright future ahead of him.
The Spain Under-21 international made 16 league appearances for Betis last season and made his international youth debut towards the start of the season, having successfully applied for duel-nationality after being born in the Dominican Republic.
Liverpool are on the lookout for a replacement left-back after allowing Alberto Moreno to leave on a free transfer, while United are determined to strengthen what has become an unstable defensive back line.
More on the vacant manager's position at Newcastle, where I'm afraid the news just gets bleaker.
Mike Ashley is currently reluctant to make a permanent appointment due to the uncertainty surrounding the club's future, with a replacement for Rafael Benitez yet to be found.
Takeover talks may not be resolved for weeks, if not months, meaning that Ashley is currently considering a short-term appointment until the club know what the future hold for them.
Tottenham are finally on the verge of their first summer signing in two years, with Leeds United winger Jack Clarke expected to be unveiled by the club in the next 24 hours after having a medical this afternoon.
But who else is on the radar at Spurs this summer?
We round up the latest transfer news coming out of north London.
And here' more detail on Spurs and their move for Leeds' Jack Clarke.
The 18-year-old only made his senior debut for Leeds in September but impressed enough to be named the club's young player of the season as Marcelo Biesla's side reached the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-finals.
It is understood Clarke's move to north London is expected to be concluded early next week having undergone a medical on Wednesday and he is set to become Tottenham's first signing since Lucas Moura joined from Paris Saint-Germain in January 2018.
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