Juventus have sealed the loan signing of striker Moise Kean from Everton

Moise Kean, a striker from Everton, has joined Juventus on loan, two years after his initial move to Goodison Park.

Kean, 21, has three years left on his five-year contract with Merseyside, but he has battled to break into the first team and was put out on loan to PSG last season.

After it was revealed that Juventus was considering a comeback for the kid, the club has now formally announced the two-year deal.

According to Sportsmail, the loan swap includes a buyout option, and Kean's agent Mino Raiola was in Italy recently to finalize the arrangements.

Juventus is obligated to make the purchase permanent, and a price tag of €28 million (£24 million) has been agreed upon, to be paid out over three years.

Additional bonuses of up to €3 million (£2.6 million) are possible if'sporting objectives' are completed during the temporary stay.

The loan transaction alone is approximately €7 million (£6 million), bringing the entire cost of Kean's switch to €38 million (£32.5 million).

After completing his medical, Kean has been pictured pulling on a Juventus jersey again, and the club have described the reunion as a 'homecoming'.

He joined Everton from the Old Lady for £23.5m in 2019, but after struggling in the Premier League enjoyed a return to form during his stay at PSG, where he scored 13 goals in 26 league appearances.

Rafa Benitez had included Kean in his matchday squads this season, but he was sent off 15 minutes into the second half of their Carabao Cup tie at Huddersfield Town.  His form at Everton has been unimpressive, with a return of just four goals from 39 games in total, and he remained unable to settle. 

Everton need to offload players to help boss Benitez strengthen elsewhere, and Kean's exit marks their first piece of business on deadline day. 

Juventus, meanwhile, were short a forward after they confirmed legendary talisman Cristiano Ronaldo has re-joined Manchester United.Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford has now been officially sealed, with the £12.9m fee - plus £6.9m in add-ons - payable over five years. 

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Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £42.7m fee with Sevilla for Jules Kounde

Chelsea have apparently made progress in their pursuit of Jules Kounde, putting Thomas Tuchel one step closer to securing his top defensive target.

Tuchel is looking to boost his defensive ranks as the West Londoners aim to dethrone Man City as English champions, and the European champions have been extensively linked with a deal for the French defender all summer.

On Wednesday, rumours surfaced that Chelsea and the Spaniards had encountered a stumbling block in their negotiations, with the two clubs valuing the 22-year-old at vastly different levels.

However, Gianluca Di Marzio claims that a €50 million (£42.7 million) transaction is 'nearly done,' which would be a significant boost for the Blues.

The most recent developments follow an update from Fabrizio Romano, who stated that the English side 'wanted to proceed with the final official bid to finalize the sale.'

According to reports, Kounde's move to Stamford Bridge is contingent on the sale of Blues defender Kurt Zouma, who is reportedly close to a £25 million move to West Ham.

The Hammers have run into a number of roadblocks in their pursuit of the 26-year-old, including his wage demands of over £100,000-per-week, as well as the involvement of'multiple agents' in the negotiations, according to Football London.

Despite this, there is optimism that Zouma will be a West Ham player before the window shuts, freeing up a space for Kounde in West London. 

Kounde's arrival would round off a fantastic window for Tuchel. While Chelsea have not brought in a host of fresh faces, Romelu Lukaku's £98m return from Inter has provided Tuchel with the elite goalscorer he has long desired, while Kounde is one of the most promising central defenders in European football. 

The 22-year-old has been a stalwart in Julen Lopetegui's defence for some time, making 91 appearances for Sevilla since switching from Bordeaux. 

He was also included in Didier Deschamps's squad for Euro 2020 this summer, in which France made a shock exit to Switzerland in the last-16

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Mino Raiola wanted Erling Haaland to be paid £820,000 PER WEEK to join Chelsea

According to rumors, Erling Haaland's agent, Mino Raiola, wanted the Borussia Dortmund striker to be paid £820,000 per week by Chelsea.

The Blues were extensively linked with a bid for the highly coveted attacker this summer, but instead signed Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku for £98 million.

According to Bild, Haaland's representative's demands could have served as a barrier, with agent Raiola demanding £820,000 per week in salary for his client to join Chelsea.

According to the article, Raiola demanded a £34 million agent's fee as well as a salary for himself as part of a £275 million five-year package.

Raiola, who represents some of the biggest stars in football, including Manchester United's Paul Pogba, has recently been named the sport's most profitable super-agent.

Haaland is one of the most sought-after players in the world, and he was connected with Real Madrid and Manchester City during the summer transfer window, but he now appears to be staying at Dortmund.

European champions Chelsea reportedly put in a cash-plus-player bid for Haaland which Dortmund are said to have rebuffed as it was not close to their £150m valuation for the player.  

United are now reportedly leading the race to sign Haaland next summer when his £64m release clause kicks in. 

As well as having Pogba in his stable Dutch-Italian super-agent Raiola represents Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan who made moves to Old Trafford in recent years.

Mkhitaryan is one of three Dortmund players to have joined United with Shinji Kagawa and new £73million signing Jadon Sancho also having swapped the Bundesliga for the Premier League.Haaland, who notched a staggering 41 goals in 41 matches last season, has close ties to United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after their time at Molde in Norway.

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Chelsea are considering a loan move for Atletico Madrid's midfielder Saul niguez

According to rumors, Chelsea are considering a late loan deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, but first need to offload players.

By paying £98 million for Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku, who scored on his second Chelsea debut against Arsenal on Sunday, the Blues made a statement about their Premier League title ambitions.

Chelsea are following Saul's situation, according to Sportsmail, who has had a rocky transfer window in Spain after being considered by Atletico Madrid in a loan swap deal with Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann earlier this summer.

However, according to The Telegraph, Chelsea can only sign the Spanish midfielder if they reduce their roster size.

According to the report, Atleti is willing to sell for roughly £38 million this summer, although a loan arrangement might also be reached.

Atalanta has signed full defender Davide Zappacosta on a season-long loan with the possibility of a permanent £8 million deal, while Genk has signed striker Ike Ugbo for £5 million.

Chelsea are also close to agreeing to extend Tiemoue Bakayoko's loan to AC Milan, while midfielders Ross Barkley and Danny Drinkwater might leave in the last week of the transfer market.

Saul, on the other hand, appeared 33 times in the league last season as Atletico Madrid won LaLiga ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona. Luis Enrique, on the other hand, did not select him for Spain's Euro 2020 squad earlier this summer.

The midfielder has a £128 million buy-out clause at Atleti, but the Spanish club is ready to selling one of its key midfielders for a lower price due to financial pressures.

Manchester United have long been interested in Saul, according to Sportsmail, and the 26-year-old has been offered to Barcelona and Juventus this summer.

Chelsea, meanwhile, are close to finalizing a deal for Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his squad even more.

The Blues, on the other hand, require the sale of Kurt Zouma to West Ham, which has been stalled due to the Frenchman's pay demands.

Zouma's move to the Hammers, who are top of the Premier League after two games, was agreed for £26 million, but the France international demands £125,000 per week. Chelsea must sell, in order to bankroll a move for Kounde who is valued at £68 million.

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Jesse Lingard is prepared to LEAVE Man United this summer

Jesse Lingard is planning to quit Manchester United this summer if he does not believe he will be able to play frequently, in order to improve his prospects of returning to the England squad.

Last season, the offensive midfielder fell out of favor at United and was loaned out to West Ham, where he received numerous accolades for his efforts.

Lingard, according to the Times, wants regular first-team action and could force his way out of Old Trafford before the transfer window closes on August 31.

After returning to Manchester, the 28-year-old has made an impression in pre-season, scoring against Queens Park Rangers and dazzling against Wayne Rooney's Derby.

Despite missing the club's Premier League opener, a 5-1 win against Leeds, Covid-19 returned to the training pitch on Tuesday and scored again in a friendly against Burnley.

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is allegedly considering bringing him into the squad for Sunday's match against Southampton, but despite his impressive pre-season and last season's play, regular game time with the Red Devils is far from certain.

With £73 million signing Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, and Paul Pogba capable of playing out wide, United's winger spots are well stocked.

Lingard knows it will be difficult to leave the club he joined 21 years ago, but he is willing to do so with one year left on his contract in order to improve his prospects of returning to Gareth Southgate's England squad.

Lingard was included in the Three Lions' initial Euro 2020 squad, but he was not selected in the final 23-man group, despite the fact that he is believed to have been impressed by his attitude and performances since his return to the team.

Although it is understood that an Italian enquiry for the £25m-rated star was received, no official bids have yet been received, with West Ham keen to re-sign him permanently but hesitant to pay the asking price.

Lingard's outstanding success at the London Stadium - nine goals and five assists in just 16 appearances - helped David Moyes' Hammers finish sixth, just two points outside of the Champions League.

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Former Chelsea player Pedro Joins Lazio from Roma As a Free Agent

After being exiled by Jose Mourinho, Pedro has completed his Roma exit with a shock move to arch-rivals Lazio.

According to Gazzetta, the forward makes the unusual transition after Roma released him for free.

His contract with the Giallorossi was due to expire in 2023, but the 34-year-old has agreed to a two-year deal with Lazio worth €2 million (£1.7 million) per year.

Both teams will benefit from the deal, especially Roma, which will save a lot of money as a result of Pedro's departure.

The former Chelsea striker would have cost the Giallorossi another £6.8 million over the next two seasons, and Roma needed to balance their books after being engulfed in debt.

Pedro also waived his August pay, which were owed to him by Roma.

The Giallorossi were adamant about not selling or loaning Pedro abroad since they would forfeit tax benefits worth up to €3.5 million (almost £3 million).

The low-cost acquisition also benefits Lazio, as the Biancocelesti have been unable to sign new players until President Claudio Lotito injects £8.5 million into the club.

The Spaniard just joined Roma last summer after his Chelsea contract expired, but since Mourinho's arrival at the Stadio Olimpico, he has been deemed surplus to needs.

Pedro had been a frequent starter under Paulo Fonseca, appearing 40 times in all competitions and contributing six goals and seven assists.

However, under Mourinho, who was responsible for bringing Pedro to Stamford Bridge in 2015, the forward was shunned and didn't even participate in Roma's pre-season training.

Pedro will reconnect with Maurizio Sarri, another former Chelsea manager, at Lazio.

Sarri might start his new signing against Empoli in their Serie A opener on Saturday.

The most recent crossing of the Tiber occurred in 1981, when Carlo Perrone reversed Pedro's move, switching Lazio for Roma. 

Angelo Peruzzi, Sinisa Mihajlovic, and Diego Fuser have all worn both shirts in recent years, but with breaks at different teams in between.

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Tammy Abraham has finalized his £34 million move to Roma

Tammy Abraham has finalized his £34 million move to Roma, signing a five-year contract and wearing the No 9 shirt for the Italian club. On Sunday, Abraham travelled in Rome for his medical, where he will now play under former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

Abraham's departure comes only days after Romelu Lukaku completed a surprise £98 million return to Chelsea, pushing the England forward in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.

Abraham had been waiting for Chelsea's Premier League rivals Arsenal to express an interest, but Mourinho's vision for him in Italy eventually persuaded him.

'You can tell when a club is serious about you, and Roma made their intentions obvious right away,' Abraham remarked.

'Roma is a team that deserves to compete for championships and trophies. I've won important trophies before, and I'd like to do it again, so I'd like to assist this team in achieving that goal and advancing to the level where Roma belongs.

'It's a huge honour to be the No. 9 at this club, and I'm looking forward to getting started and contributing to the squad.'

On Saturday, Abraham was on the bench for Chelsea and waved goodbye to Blues fans as he departed the stadium with a luggage in tow after the club's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.

The deal with Roma is thought to have a £68 million buyback clause, and Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia stated that Abraham will always be welcome at the club.

'Tammy will always be welcomed back as one of our own at Stamford Bridge,' she said. 'We've all loved following his growth through our academy and into the first-team squad, and we appreciate his contribution to our senior and youth victories.'

'His numerous goals in a Chelsea shirt, as well as his role in our Champions League win last season, will be remembered forever.' I'm confident that all Chelsea fans will join me in wishing Tammy a long and prosperous career.' After allowing Edin Dzeko to join Inter Milan last week, Mourinho is expected to use Abraham as his main striker this season.

During Mourinho's second tenure at Stamford Bridge in 2015, Abraham was a member of Chelsea's youth program, although he did not play for the Special One.

Last season, under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea, Abraham's playing time was limited, with the German later admitting that he did not place enough trust in the England man, which led to his troubles.

Abraham was promoted to the first team under previous manager Frank Lampard during a period when Chelsea were unable to add to their squad owing to an impending transfer ban.

Abraham made 47 appearances in all competitions for Lampard in the 2019-20 season, scoring 18 goals in the process.

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Coutinho is STRIPPED of his Barcelona shirt number, As Lazio are willing to sign him on loan

Lazio are interested in signing Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona, with the option to buy him permanently for £25 million.

Coutinho has been widely linked with a move away from the Nou Camp this summer, with reports claiming that the former Liverpool player has been offered on loan to Premier League clubs.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Barcelona is willing to pay half of Coutinho's weekly wage of £200,000 to allow him to join Lazio.

If Lazio can sell Joaquin Correa, who is coveted by Inter Milan, they will have enough money to buy Coutinho.

Lazio are rumoured to want £34 million for Correa, while Inter are likely to embrace £25.5 million.

Coutinho is reportedly reluctant to join Lazio since Maurizio Sarri's team will compete in the Europa League this season and he wants to play in the Champions League.

Barcelona is eager to get Coutinho off their books, and the Brazilian's No. 14 shirt has been handed over to Rey Manaj, who has been promoted from the B team.

Coutinho has struggled for consistency since joining Barcelona in January 2018 for a cost of £105 million, and he missed the end of the season due to injury.

Coutinho won the Champions League during a loan stay at Bayern Munich in the 2019-20 season, and he could now be poised for another temporary move.

Coutinho's Barcelona contract has two years left on it, and the club is hoping to save money by sending him on loan and just having to pay half of his salary.

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Barcelona are interested in signing Arsenal attackers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette in a stunning deal.

Arsenal attackers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette are reportedly being monitored by Barcelona.

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has revealed that he wants to bring in a new striker, according to Sport.

However, the Catalan club will only be able to achieve that goal if Martin Braithwaite is sold for a large sum.

Barcelona would be unable to pay a fee for either Aubameyang or Lacazette due to their financial difficulties, so any deal would have to involve a player exchange.

Barcelona has already indicated interest in both players, and the report claims that they are both interested in joining the club.

Barcelona is determined to enhance its attacking alternatives following Lionel Messi's transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Antoine Griezmann is already available, and wingers Memphis Depay, Ansu Fati, and Ousmane Dembele can all contribute significantly.

If a sufficient offer is made, Braithwaite, who has eight goals in 53 appearances for the club, will be permitted to depart.

Sergio Aguero, who joined the club this summer, is expected to miss roughly 10 weeks after damaging a calf tendon.

Both Aubameyang and Lacazette were absent from Arsenal's defeat to Brentford on Friday, citing illness as the cause.

Aubameyang had a difficult season last season, with his performances frequently falling short of his normal level.

Last year, the Gabonese international signed a new contract with Arsenal that would keep him at the club until 2023.

Lacazette, on the other hand, has only one year left on his present contract.

Barcelona's financial difficulties have been well documented, with defender Gerard Pique having to take a wage cut to allow Aguero and fellow new addition Eric Garcia to join for LaLiga.

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Arsenal were 'not good enough' and 'deserved' to lose at Brentford, according to Mikel Arteta.

After a 2-0 loss to newly promoted Brentford on Friday, Mikel Arteta conceded his Arsenal team were 'not good enough.'

In the first match of the new Premier League season, the Gunners were defeated 2-0 at a noisy Brentford Community Stadium.

After a lackluster performance, Arteta admitted to Sky Sports that the team's performance was insufficient, before apologizing to their fans.

'I'm disappointed,' he said. We didn't want to start the season this way. We didn't get off to a good start, conceding a goal in a one-off event. Second balls and lengthy balls were difficult for us to handle. And it was all they needed to cause us issues. Then, after a long throw, we yielded.

Our main concern was our threat in front of goal.' We were around the box a lot and got into some nice situations, but there wasn't enough threat or shoots on target. In the Premier League, if you don't accomplish that, you won't win.'

Arsenal complained that the ball had gone off the pitch before the opener and that Bernd Leno had been fouled before the second goal, with Sergi Canos scoring in the first half and Christian Norgaard scoring after the break.

The north London side, on the other hand, could not pretend they deserved anything from the game, and while having more control, created little in attack aside from chances created by Emile Smith Rowe and Kieran Tierney on the left flank.

'I don't want excuses - we missed guys, but I don't want to hide,' Arteta continued. We lacked the ability to defeat them. We didn't do the fundamentals. We got off to a bad start, but we'll evaluate it, talk to some cool heads, and try to fix it as quickly as feasible.'

'First and foremost, thank you for your support of the club, especially the traveling fans who were here.' After that, I apologize for the outcome, and we are aware that we must do better. We have two important games coming up soon, and we need to put up a different show to obtain a different outcome.'

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Mario Balotelli was found not guilty of raping a 16-year-old French girl in 2017.

Mario Balotelli has been exonerated of rape charges after a 16-year-old girl accused the Italian player of the crime in France.

The alleged incident took place in July 2017 while the former Manchester City and Liverpool player was playing for Nice in France.

The 31-year-old claimed they met while on vacation and had consensual sex, following which she called him and demanded €100,000 (£84,930).

Three weeks before his accuser and her lawyer contacted authorities, Balotelli reported the suspected extortion attempt to the police.

However, police in Balotelli's birthplace of Brescia have closed the inquiry, claiming that any allegations leveled against him were 'unfounded.'

'Balotelli is satisfied,' his lawyer added, describing the claim as "inappropriate and offensive."

'It's a shame for the girl, who has proven herself to be a tool in the hands of a callous adult.'

A judge decided that witness testimony and recordings of Balotelli's phone conversations revealed a'machination' to extort money.

After leaving Monza in Italy this summer, the 31-year-old Italian striker has signed for Turkish club Adana Demirspor.

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Manchester United is reportedly planning to loan £37 million forward Amad Diallo out this summer.

Manchester United's £37 million signing Amad Diallo is expected to be loaned out this summer.

In the second part of last season, the 19-year-old, who joined United in January, made eight first-team appearances for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

United have boosted their squad once more this summer, with the long-awaited signing of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for £73 million.

According to the Manchester Evening News, the club is willing to loan Diallo out for the upcoming season in order to increase his prospects of playing first-team football.

In addition to Sancho, Solskjaer has a plethora of attacking options coming season.

In their 4-0 pre-season win over Everton, Anthony Martial, Dan James, and Mason Greenwood all started, putting them ahead of Diallo in the pecking order.

Jesse Lingard and Edinson Cavani are both available for United, while Marcus Rashford will be out until October after undergoing a much-needed shoulder operation.

United have already loaned out right-sided attacker Facundo Pellistri to Alaves for the upcoming season, and Diallo might follow suit in 2021-22.

Last season, Diallo spent most of his time with United's Under 23 team, scoring a brace in his maiden outing for the club against Liverpool.

In a 4-0 Europa League victory over Real Sociedad, he made his first senior game as a replacement for Greenwood.

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Edin Dzeko, the Roma striker, is close to signing a two-year contract with Inter Milan after 'jetting in for his medical ahead of signing a two-year deal.'

Edin Dzeko is reportedly close to completing his transfer from Roma to Inter Milan, with the veteran striker scheduled to undergo his physical soon.

Dzeko, 35, was photographed at the airport before his departure to Milan after his club gave him the go-ahead to finalize his move to the San Siro.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the vocalist is set to fly out for final negotiations and is anticipated to sign a two-year contract.

'Greetings to the fans?' Dzeko, formerly of Manchester City, said when asked by journalists on his way to complete the transfer.

Dzeko will join their Serie A rivals today, with the final details believed to have been completed by Roma. He is expected to earn €5 million (£4.2 million) per season.

After signing from City in 2015, Dzeko had a successful tenure with the club, scoring 119 goals in 260 appearances across all competitions.

With such a strong track record, he immediately became a fan favorite, with many pleading with him not to leave for Milan recently.

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Romelu Lukaku will return to Chelsea if Chelsea meet Inter Milan's £100 million asking price.

According to the Telegraph, Romelu Lukaku will agree to a Chelsea reunion provided the European champions pay an eye-watering £100 million for the Inter striker.

After arriving from Manchester United in 2019, the Belgian has prospered at the San Siro, leading the club to the Scudetto last season and putting an end to Juventus' domination in Italy.

Former Inter manager Antonio Conte stepped down this summer as the club sought to offload its key players, though Lukaku was not anticipated to go. Chelsea's hand could be pressed on Inter if they launch a £100 million bid for their former striker.

The Blues will have no trouble persuading Lukaku to return to West London, according to the Telegraph, with the Belgian willing to accept a return to the club that sold him to Everton for £28 million seven years ago.

Thomas Tuchel is in severe need of a new striker for the 2021-22 season, after £53 million signing Timo Werner failed to impress in his first season.

Erling Haaland has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea, but Borussia Dortmund are adamant about keeping their star player for at least another season.

After acquiring Lukaku for £73 million from United two years ago, Inter had already turned down an initial offer of £88 million plus defender Marcos Alonso.

After failing to break into the first squad at Stamford Bridge in 2014, Lukaku quit the club. Despite his unsuccessful initial tenure at the club, the Belgian is said to be keen on working with Tuchel after he guided them to Champions League glory last season and believes he still has unfinished business at the club.

Chelsea are willing to pay Lukaku a weekly remuneration of £250,000, making him the club's highest-paid player.

Chelsea and Manchester City, both Premier League rivals, are looking for a headline striker this summer. After being advised by Inter in March that Lukaku was not for sale, the English champions are now chasing a trade for Harry Kane.

The Blues are said to have half of the finances needed to pay an £85 million transfer for Lukaku, with the remainder coming from the sale of Tammy Abraham.

Aston Villa and Arsenal are interested in Abraham, but Chelsea may have to decrease their £40 million asking price to sell him this summer.

Inter needed to sell players this summer owing to their poor financial state as a result of the pandemic's devastating impact on the club.

The £51.3 million sale of Achraf Hakimi to Paris Saint-Germain has alleviated some of that pressure, putting the Serie A club in a stronger position to keep hold of the 28-year-old.

Lukaku had 15 first-team appearances for Chelsea during his tenure there, although he did not score any goals. Since then, he has scored 193 goals for Everton, United, and Inter.

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Jack Grealish, the Aston Villa star, will complete his £100m move to Manchester City TODAY.

Jack Grealish's £100 million move to Manchester City will be completed today.

The Aston Villa skipper will sign his contract in Manchester before completing the British record transfer transaction.

City became favourites to sign the talented Villa player in March, according to Sportsmail, and they have remained steadfast in their pursuit, initiating negotiations over their bid last week and offering his £100m clause last Friday.

At the Etihad Stadium, Grealish is expected to earn in excess of £230,000 a week. The Premier League champions have made a statement with the acquisition, as Pep Guardiola tries to defend his championship and go one step further in the Champions League.

Grealish returned to Villa training on Monday after vacationing in Mykonos and Dubrovnik. As the group went through their paces, he maintained a professional demeanor in honor of his boyhood club.

He spoke with sporting director Johan Lange and expressed his desire to advance in his profession.

Villa have finalized the £30 million signing of Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, who will help them strive for a place in the Premier League's top six.

They also want Southampton's James Ward-Prowse, Chelsea's Tammy Abraham, Norwich City's Todd Cantwell, and Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe to join.

The rebuild will do little to assuage Villa fans who are angry about the loss of their top player, but the club offered Grealish good conditions to stay and remain ambitious in their future intentions.

Grealish will now get the opportunity to play in the Champions League, confirming his status as one of Europe's top midfielders.

Despite Kane's absence from training this week, City is still interested in signing his England teammate Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur. However, the deal will not be as straightforward.

Daniel Levy insists that his captain will stay and that a price in excess of £150 million will be required to persuade him otherwise.

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Leon Bailey has joined Aston Villa for £30 million from Bayer Leverkusen.

Aston Villa have signed Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen, making him the Premier League club's third summer signing as star man Jack Grealish approaches a move to Manchester City.

The Villans had been eyeing a £30 million swoop for the Jamaica international, who had been watched by a slew of top-flight clubs, as Sportsmail exclusively reported last month.

The German club approved the West Midlands club's request, and Bailey, who had been on international duty with Jamaica in the United States, passed his physical on Sunday.

His personal terms were fine-tuned earlier this week, while his work permit and visa applications were approved, allowing the transfer to be completed.

Bailey created a name for himself in Germany, scoring 39 goals and assisting 22 times in three and a half years with Leverkusen. Villa's surge up the league will benefit from the 23-year-Champions old's League and Europa League experience.

Bailey told the club's official website, 'It is a magnificent club with a long history.' I believe it is the next logical step for me, and I am eager to begin.

'I'm always putting on a great show for the fans, and it's been a great time for me in Germany, so I'm looking forward to getting started with Aston villa.'

Dean Smith, the team's head coach, is ecstatic about Bailey's arrival, calling him a "hugely exciting" talent.

Leon is a very exciting young striker with a lot of pace and inventiveness,' he said on the club's website.

'He had a good career at Leverkusen, and we are now looking forward to seeing him showcase his skills and qualities in the Premier League for Aston Villa.'

Bailey is Villa's third summer acquisition, following the £40 million arrival of Emi Buendia from Norwich City and the free signing of Ashley Young from Inter Milan.

The 23-year-old arrives as Villa star Jack Grealish closes in on a mega-money deal to Premier League champions Manchester City.

The playmaker has returned to training with his Villa teammates in west London this week, but Sportsmail knows the deal will still be completed in the coming days, maybe before City's Community Shield match against Leicester at Wembley.

Though Grealish is said to have conducted further talks with Villa officials this week, the club is increasingly accepting that he will leave, with manager Dean Smith continuing to monitor Tammy Abraham as he prepares for life without the 25-year-old.

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Arsenal has made a 'table player plus cash' bid for Leicester's James Maddison, in an attempt to reduce the £60 million asking price.

Arsenal has 'offered a player plus cash deal' for Leicester City player James Maddison as they look to add another big-money acquisition this summer.

Mikel Arteta's interest in acquiring Maddison was initially disclosed by Sportsmail last month, as he looks to add flair to his midfield following Martin Odegaard's return to Real Madrid.

According to rumours, Arsenal may consider providing a player in exchange for Maddison in order to reduce Leicester's £60 million asking price.

Football. According to reports in London, the sum has become a major sticking point in discussions for the player who has risen to the top of Arsenal's transfer want list.

Arsenal will sell three players this summer: Joe Willock, Reiss Nelson, and Eddie Nketiah, heightening the prospect that they may be the makeweight.

Last summer, Leicester turned down a £70 million approach from another Premier League team for Maddison, and the 24-year-old then signed a new four-year contract at £100,000 per week. They are in a very strong bargaining position as a result of this.

Arsenal have signed Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga for £18 million and are hoping to bolster their midfield with his arrival.

Arsenal have spent over £70 million so far this summer after finishing ninth last season and failing to qualify for Europe for the first time in 25 years.

Along with Lokonga, defender Ben White has joined from Brighton for £50 million, while 21-year-old left-back Nuno Tavares has joined from Benfica for £7.2 million.

On Sunday, the Gunners face Tottenham Hotspur in The Mind Series, ahead of their Premier League debut against Brentford on Friday, August 13.

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Chelsea have offered Kenedy to Sevilla as a new swap deal in their bid to recruit £68 million-rated centre back Jules Kounde.

Chelsea has reportedly made an offer to Sevilla for Brazilian winger Kenedy as part of a player-plus-cash deal for centre back Jules Kounde.

The Blues have made Kounde, a 22-year-old French defender, their top defensive target, but they are hesitant to pay his £68 million release clause.

As a result, Thomas Tuchel wants to add a makeweight, but after Kurt Zouma threatened to refuse to participate in any swap deal, Kenedy is now the player being offered, according to The Sun.

Sevilla, on the other hand, are not interested in Kenedy as part of any potential transfer for their star player Kounde, according to Goal.

Last week, Sportsmail learned that fellow French centre back Zouma was not interested in being involved in any trade, preferring instead to join West Ham.

Zouma's objective right now is to move across London to join the Hammers for next season.

Kounde is valued at roughly £50 million by Sevilla, and Zouma's projected inclusion in the transaction would have relieved Chelsea's financial load.

Zouma is valued at roughly £25 million by Chelsea, but it's unclear whether West Ham are willing to pay that much.

Cash-strapped As negotiations for Kounde heat up, Sevilla wants to reclaim as much of the buy-out price as possible, however Chelsea would prefer to provide players to lessen the charge and has now offered an alternative option in Kenedy.

Sevilla had already turned down a cash-plus-Davinson Sanchez deal from Tottenham, while Kounde was content to wait and see what other offers came in - Manchester United was also interested before signing Raphael Varane.

Manchester City, the Premier League champions, made an attempt for Kounde last summer.

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West Ham United believe they only have a 10% chance of signing Jesse Lingard this summer

Lingard was loaned to the London Stadium in January and scored nine goals, as well as assists, to help the club finish sixth in the Premier League in 2020. 21 

Everton have also been linked with a move for the England international, but United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is tipped to give him another chance to restart his career at Old Trafford next season. 

 So the Norwegian's move leaves the Hammers largely unconvinced of the chance to secure Lingard's service again this summer, according to Sky Sports. 

The 28-year-old's impressive form in east London saw him return with Gareth Southgate for England after playing in the warm-up games ahead of Euro 2020. 

 

Lingard was left out of the final 26-man squad. end of the tournament. , but the rest seem to have served him well after starting the pre-season for United in fine form. 

 He featured in recent warm-ups against QPR and Brentford, scoring in a 4-2 loss to the Premier League side before playing 76 minutes against the newly promoted Premier League side.

Lingard's contract at Old Trafford will expire next summer, and the same media claimed that Manchester United valued him at approximately £30 million. 

 But last month, Solskjaer hinted that the club did not intend to profit from Lingard, insisting that the England winger is part of their plans for the next season. 

 "Jesse is back. He is outstanding. He wants to fight for his position. There is nothing better than watching the players fight for his position." Solskjaer defeated in a friendly match last month. Derby said afterwards. At the end of last season, this is the real Jesse, this is what we know about his abilities, and I think we saw at the end that we sometimes missed some options. Jesse is now planning.

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