It’s that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it’s sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.
Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Gomes goes to Villa
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Joao Gomes from Wolves. The deal is worth £38m comprised of an initial fee of £34m plus £4m in add-ons.
United land Thompson from Spurs
Manchester United have signed teenage winger Tynan Thompson from Tottenham, subject to the registration, in a deal believed to be worth up to £8million.
It’s understood that United will pay £4m plus up to another £4m in add-ons to Spurs who will have a 15 per cent cut of any future sale.
Manchester United have signed Tynan Thompson from Tottenham
Thompson, who was on the bench for Tottenham several times last season, scored 13 goals and contributed six assists across Under-18s and Under-21s games, including seven goals in as many UEFA Youth League fixtures.
Thompson was involved in three senior matchday squads for Spurs last season and was on the bench against PSG and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
United confirmed the deal in a statement, saying: ‘Everyone at United would like to welcome Tynan to the club and wish him the very best of luck for the future.’
CHRIS WHEELER
Rogers due for Chelsea medical
Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is due for his medical at Chelsea today.
Daily Mail Sport reported yesterday that Rogers’s former club Middlesbrough will pocket around £20.2million from Morgan Rogers’ £117m transfer to Chelsea, which would represent a record sell-on fee in the Premier League.
Morgan Rogers is due to undergo his medical ahead of a move to Chelsea
The ex-Boro midfielder is set for a move to Stamford Bridge after Chelsea struck a verbal agreement with Aston Villa, after Arsenal had failed to back up their interest with a suitable bid.
When Boro agreed to sell him to Aston Villa, in February 2024, for £16m, they inserted a 20 per cent sell-on clause on any profit generated from a future transfer in the England international’s contract.
Diop discussing Portman Road switch
Fulham defender Issa Diop is in talks over an £8.5million move to Ipswich.
The 29-year-old played for Morocco at the World Cup and is discussing a four-year contract with Gary O’Neil’s side.
Ipswich are keen on a move for experienced Fulham defender Issa Diop
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