Read Mail Sport's live blog with all the transfer news on Wednesday, as Chelsea close in Romeo Lavia, while Liverpool are set to step up their pursuit for Cheick Doucoure.
He's taken part in training for the first time, and been given the No 25 shirt. It's remained vacant for 20 years, owing to the famous history of one Gianfranco Zola - but the little Italian has given his blessing to Caicedo to wear the shirt.
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Mail Sport's Sami Mokbel reports that the French goalkeeper is still turning up to training in North London, despite concrete interest from Italian giants Lazio. The two clubs are still disputing a fee - or not as the case may be - and it's holding things up, but the goalkeeper continues to work as usual despite a seemingly imminent exit. ","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Samuel Draper"},"dateModified":"2023-08-16T17:15:31+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-16T17:15:31+01:00","headline":"Hugo Lloris continues to train despite Lazio website a new interview, Harry Kane has said his move to Bayern Munich was encouraged by a desire to 'improve', as well as pushing for trophies which was not something that happened as successfully at Tottenham. ","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Samuel Draper"},"dateModified":"2023-08-16T16:58:23+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-16T16:58:23+01:00","headline":"Harry Kane swapped Spurs for Bayern to website reportedly received no offers to stay in Europe before joining Saudi moneybags Al-Hilal.
The 31-year-old is set to earn £130million per year in the Saudi Pro League after signing from PSG - but apparently there were few other takers.
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The Stuttgart defender has also had interest from Eintracht Frankfurt, Wolves and Nottingham Forest this summer but is attracted by the prospect of a return to London under David Moyes.
West Ham have turned to the 25-year-old Greece international after talks for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire stalled.
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Their pursuits of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia have gone south - quite literally - as the former snubbed the Reds to join Chelsea and the latter is having his medical with the Blues today.
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If you want to know about unrequited love, just ask Liverpool about their transfer market woes in recent days. Not only did Moises Caicedo snub them for the London side, but now Lavia - the chap they've been chasing all summer - is on the verge of completing his move to Chelsea. A double hammer-blow of rejections.
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The Hammers had agreed a £30million deal for him with Manchester United but it is reported that the defender wants a £7m pay-out from his current employers, and his suitors grew frustrated.
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A move there would see him link up with Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Alex Telles, and Marcelo Brozovic.
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Welcome to the ultimate one-stop shop for all you transfer news, rumours, and opinions - Mail Sport's live transfer blog. You wouldn't want to be anywhere else... besides reading the razor-sharp stories we'll be sending your way right here.
It's set to be another humdinger of a day with transfers, as Romeo Lavia is undergoing his Chelsea medical later today and Manchester City give in to the Saudi riyals with Aymeric Laporte in line to become to next star name to trade Manchester for the Middle East.
For starters, to catch up on all the whispers this morning, here's our transfer gossip column, lovingly compiled by Sam Brookes.
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Moises Caicedo trains, and gets a huge squad number
Following his British record £115m move from Brighton to Chelsea, the pressure on Moises Caicedo to succeed was high. It's now astronomical.
He's taken part in training for the first time, and been given the No 25 shirt. It's remained vacant for 20 years, owing to the famous history of one Gianfranco Zola - but the little Italian has given his blessing to Caicedo to wear the shirt.
Now it's up to him to live up to it...
The Ecuador international midfielder took part in his first training session at the club's training ground at Cobham on Wednesday.
What next for Harry Maguire?
Mail Sport's Tum Balogun considers what lies in store for Harry Maguire, including whether a move away from Manchester United is still on the cards despite the collapse of a proposed transfer to West Ham United.
In the Hammers, Maguire would find a club in need of leadership following the sale of skipper of Declan Rice. In Moyes, a manager whose playing style is much more aligned with his strengths.
Rangers' Glen Kamara 'perfect' for Leeds United
Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara has been tipped as the 'perfect' person to fulfil requirements at Championship side Leeds United, according to former Elland Road favourite Ross McCormack.
Leeds are thought to be considering a move, and McCormack says Kamara's experience and know-how could help them push for promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt.
Rangers midfielder Kamara, who started out at Arsenal, is being considered by Leeds as they weigh up transfer targets for their depleted midfield.
Ansu Fati leaves Barcelona primed for the Premier League
Ansu Fati is choosing to leave LaLiga champions Barcelona, which has left a trio of Premier League titans on high alert.
Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal are all thought to be interested in the 20-year-old winger, as he feels his future lies away from Barcelona, with Xavi only bringing him on late in the weekend's league game.
As reported by AS , Fati feels that he isn't trusted by Barcelona manager Xavi, as demonstrated by the fact that he didn't come on until the 79th minute against Getafe.
Sheffield United sign Tom Davies on free transfer
Sheffield United have confirmed the acquisition of midfielder Tom Davies - and manager Paul Heckingbottom is eager to add more players to his Blades' squad after their defeat on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Davies, 25, left Everton this summer after turning down a new contract, ending his long association with the Toffees.
Davies left Everton this summer, ending his long association with the club, and he has now signed for newly-promoted Sheffield United.
Chuba Akpom moves from Middlesbrough to Ajax
Forward Chuba Akpom was the Championship's top goal-scorer last season, netting 28 times for Middlesbrough. Many clubs were interested in his services with just one year left on his contract at the Riverside Stadium, but he has finalised a move to Dutch giants Ajax,
He left a fond farewell message to Boro fans on his exit, but is eager to get going with his new club across the English Channel.
Chuba Akpom has completed a move to Ajax from Middlesbrough. The Championship's top-scorer last season with 28 goals, he has cost the Dutch giants £10.5m (€12.3m).
Renato Sanches joins Roma on loan from PSG
PSG star Renato Sanches is leaving to join Serie A side Roma for the season. It allows him to work with Jose Mourinho, with The Special One keen to work with Sanches for many years now.
If a permanent move does take place then Roma could sign Sanches for £12million (€15million) next summer. Roma boss Jose Mourinho will finally get the opportunity to work with Sanches.
Hugo Lloris continues to train despite Lazio interest
After Kane, another long-serving Spurs player always expected to leave this summer was goalkeeper Hugo Lloris - but nothing has come of it so far.
Mail Sport's Sami Mokbel reports that the French goalkeeper is still turning up to training in North London, despite concrete interest from Italian giants Lazio. The two clubs are still disputing a fee - or not as the case may be - and it's holding things up, but the goalkeeper continues to work as usual despite a seemingly imminent exit.
SAMI MOKBEL: Serie A side Lazio are in talks with Tottenham over a move for Lloris, who is expected to leave the club this summer.
Harry Kane swapped Spurs for Bayern to 'improve'
In a new interview, Harry Kane has said his move to Bayern Munich was encouraged by a desire to 'improve', as well as pushing for trophies which was not something that happened as successfully at Tottenham.
Kane had been criticised for staying at Tottenham for so long when he perhaps could have enjoyed more success at another club, but he finally made the leap this summer.
Neymar reportedly received no offers to stay in Europe before Saudi move
Neymar reportedly received no offers to stay in Europe before joining Saudi moneybags Al-Hilal.
The 31-year-old is set to earn £130million per year in the Saudi Pro League after signing from PSG - but apparently there were few other takers.
Read more below.
The Brazillian completed his mega-money move to the Saudi Pro League this week in one of the most talked about deals of the summer, leaving PSG after six years with the French club.
West Ham turn to former Arsenal defender
West Ham are exploring a deal for former Arsenal centre back Konstantinos Mavropanos.
The Stuttgart defender has also had interest from Eintracht Frankfurt, Wolves and Nottingham Forest this summer but is attracted by the prospect of a return to London under David Moyes.
West Ham have turned to the 25-year-old Greece international after talks for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire stalled.
Click below to read more...
The Stuttgart defender has also had interest from Eintracht Frankfurt, Wolves and Nottingham Forest this summer but is attracted by the prospect of a return to London under David Moyes.
Liverpool are 'stepping up pursuit for Crystal Palace's £60m midfielder Cheick Doucoure'
Liverpool are reportedly stepping up their chase for Crystal Palace's £60million-rated man Cheick Doucoure.
Their pursuits of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia have gone south - quite literally - as the former snubbed the Reds to join Chelsea and the latter is having his medical with the Blues today.
Facing a shortage of defensive midfield cover, they have now turned to Palace's Doucoure. Surely Chelsea wouldn't try and sign him from under their noses as well...?
read more below.
The Reds recently missed out on first-choice targets Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, who both opted to join Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Hakim Ziyech 'FINALLY set to leave Chelsea'
Hakim Ziyech could finally be leaving Stamford Bridge after Chelsea agreed a deal in principle with Galatasaray, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He is set to undergo a medical but some details are reportedly yet to be finalised.
How do you reflect on his time in the Premier League?
Read more below about his potential move.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano , Chelsea are approaching the deal with caution, and there are still some details of the deal to be finalised, but Ziyech is set to undergo a medical.
Romeo Lavia set to undergo his Chelsea medical today
It's a moment Chelsea fans will hope to gloat about and one some Liverpool fans might hope goes wrong: Romeo Lavia is due to undergo his Blues medical later today.
If you want to know about unrequited love, just ask Liverpool about their transfer market woes in recent days. Not only did Moises Caicedo snub them for the London side, but now Lavia - the chap they've been chasing all summer - is on the verge of completing his move to Chelsea. A double hammer-blow of rejections.
Read more below.
The Blues have struck a £50million agreement with the Saints to sign the Belgian international and are hoping to finalise a deal soon.
Harry Maguire's West Ham move is OFF
Harry Maguire's switch to West Ham has fallen through.
The Hammers had agreed a £30million deal for him with Manchester United but it is reported that the defender wants a £7m pay-out from his current employers, and his suitors grew frustrated.
Is he part of Erik ten Hag's plans for the year? You can find out more below.
Harry Maguire officially won't be joining West Ham this summer, with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag happy for the England defender to fight for his place.
In a quick break from transfers...
England kick off their World Cup semi-final against Australia in just under 15 minutes and you'd do well to follow our live blog, overseen in expert fashion by Tamara Prenn and Ollie Lewis. It will be a clash for the ages.
You can read it via this link - just make sure to keep open the transfer news page as well!
Follow Mail Sport's live blog as Australia and England go head-to-head in the Women's World Cup semi-final.
Manchester City ACCEPT Aymeric Laporte bid from Al-Nassr
Aymeric Laporte could be the latest player to head to Saudi Arabia after Manchester City accepted Al-Nassr's bid for him.
A move there would see him link up with Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Alex Telles, and Marcelo Brozovic.
The defender has won five Premier League titles with City and while his minutes have suffered given the rise of Nathan Ake, he would still be a huge loss to Pep Guardiola.
Read more below.
JACK GAUGHAN: The Saudi Pro-League side - who boast Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic and Alex Telles - have moved quickly to seal a deal for the Spaniard, who is currently in Athens.
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Welcome to the ultimate one-stop shop for all you transfer news, rumours, and opinions - Mail Sport's live transfer blog. You wouldn't want to be anywhere else... besides reading the razor-sharp stories we'll be sending your way right here.
It's set to be another humdinger of a day with transfers, as Romeo Lavia is undergoing his Chelsea medical later today and Manchester City give in to the Saudi riyals with Aymeric Laporte in line to become to next star name to trade Manchester for the Middle East.
For starters, to catch up on all the whispers this morning, here's our transfer gossip column, lovingly compiled by Sam Brookes.
Tuesday was another busy day in the market, with Neymar completing his £78m move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal , bringing an end to his six-year stay at PSG.
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