Friday’s Transfer Talk Update: Mikel Merino, Ademola Lookman, Rasmus Hojlund

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.
Friday morning’s headlines:

Brentford have successfully fended off Bayer Leverkusen to sign Sepp van den Berg from Liverpool in a deal worth around £25m on a five-year contract. Read more.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/aug/22/aston-villa-approach-chelsea-over-potential-move-for-raheem-sterling Read more.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals how Noni Madueke can win him over to become a permanent fixture in his starting lineup. Read more.

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Rayan Cherki to Fulham and Yaser Asprilla’s potential move to Champions League-bound Girona. Read more.

Manchester United confirm that academy product Maxi Oyedele has joined Polish outfit Legia Warsaw. Read more.

A Premier League club reportedly steps up their efforts to sign in-demand midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who is still a free agent after leaving Juventus in June. Read more.

Arsenal are allegedly on the verge of securing a deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, with ‘a verbal agreement’ in place. Read more.

Premier League giants Manchester United reportedly win the race to sign Mali star Sekou Kone from Guidars FC. Read more.

Barcelona are reportedly considering making a move for Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho before the end of the transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag calls for ‘patience’ in relation to the club’s pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte. Read more.

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag reveals that a toe problem is currently keeping centre-back Victor Lindelof on the sidelines. Read more.

Barcelona and Real Madrid reportedly suffer a transfer blow as one of their long-standing targets from Manchester City is interested in extending his contract at the club. Read more.

Fulham complete the signing of Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge, who was attracting interest from Manchester United. Read more.

Barcelona are dealt a major blow in their pursuit of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao by the Italian club’s CEO Giorgio Furlani. Read more.

Arsenal are reportedly in the race to sign Atalanta BC star Ademola Lookman, with the Gunners submitting a £42m player-plus-cash offer for the Nigeria international. Read more.

Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly demanding £50m for title-winning centre-back Piero Hincapie, who has attracted interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. Read more.

Aston Villa are reportedly willing to pay £29.7m for Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion, whose proposed move to Chelsea collapsed earlier in the summer. Read more.

Napoli reportedly have a verbal agreement with a Premier League club to sign a 23-year-old midfielder on a permanent deal this summer. Read more.

Everton are reportedly among the clubs interested in signing a Newcastle United player who wants to leave St James’ Park before the summer transfer window closes on August 30. Read more.

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Carlos Soler to West Ham, Mason Holgate to Ajax and Mikey Johnston to Burnley. Read more.

Liverpool confirm that young midfielder Bobby Clark has left the club to join Red Bull Salzburg in a £10m deal. Read more.

West Ham United announce their ninth signing of the summer transfer window who has put pen to paper on a five-year deal. Read more.

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal reportedly make an offer to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo, who looks set to leave the Premier League champions. Read more.

Ostrasiced Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling reportedly wants to stay in the Premier League should he leave the Blues in the coming days. Read more.

Manchester United are reportedly bracing themselves to receive a bid from Chelsea for unwanted attacker Jadon Sancho, whom they value at £40m. Read more.

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