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The summer transfer window is into its second day of July and there are still plenty of scores to be settled. Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham are all central to the latest transfer drama, among other clubs, as the race to recruit gathers pace ahead of next season.
Manchester United fans have been kept on the edge of their seats in recent weeks, with a successful summer potentially hinging on a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Chelsea are reportedly waiting to pounce on the Dutchman if he decides that Champions League football is non-negotiable.
But the Red Devils are at least set to steer clear of obstacles when it comes to Feyenoord's Tyrell Malacia. The left-back has supposedly agreed personal terms, leaving just the fine details and a medical to complete before it's signed and sealed.
Meanwhile, Chelsea and Tottenham are in the heat of battle for Leeds United star Raphinha, who is starring in one of the summer's most dramatic transfer sagas so far. With Arsenal and Barcelona still thought to be in the mix, anything could happen from here.
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Raphinha, Antonio Conte and Erik ten Hag are all central to the latest transfer action (Image: GETTY)
Liverpool could 'easily' splash £100m on Bellingham
Liverpool have been backed to complete the signing of Jude Bellingham, even if he remains at Borussia Dortmund beyond this summer.
Paddy Kenny believes Liverpool could 'easily' splash £100m+ to sign the 19-year-old midfielder.
He told Football Insider: “He has been rumoured to be going to Liverpool for a while now. It’s a lot of money isn’t it? £100million. He is obviously a massive prospect and he is probably one of the top names in the world people are looking at.
“I can easily see Liverpool spending that kind of money on a big name. They have done it before with Alisson and Van Dijk."
PSV Eindhoven winger could choose Leeds United over Arsenal and other top Premier League clubs this summer.
According to Voetbal, Leeds are in talks over signing Gakpo as a potential replacement for Raphinha, who looks destined to leave.
And the 23-year-old is tempted to follow a similar path to fellow Dutchman Gini Wijnaldum, who joined Newcastle United before securing a big switch to Liverpool.
The Reds and Manchester City have also been credited with an interest in his signature, but he could look to work his way up with an exciting move to Elland Road this summer.
Tyrell Malacia is planning to fly to England on Sunday ahead of completing his £13m transfer to Manchester United.
Fabrizio Romano reports the 22-year-old Feyenoord star will undergo the first part of his medical before staying overnight.
On Monday, he will complete his medical, likely at the club's Carrington training base, and sign a four-year contract with the option of a further year.
With United's international players returning to pre-season on Monday to meet Erik ten Hag for the first time, Malacia should be among them and looks set to be on the July 8 plane for the pre-season tour.
Aaron Hickey now looks set to join Brentford just minutes after it was revealed he would be leaving Bologna.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Bees have agreed a £14 million deal with add ons for the left-back and he will travel to England for a medical next week.
The Scotland international has agreed a five-year deal at the club and will compete with Rico Henry for the spot on the left side of the defence.
Aaron Hickey is set to join Brentford despite being an Arsenal target (Image: GETTY)
Manchester United appear to be making strides in their quest to bring Frenkie de Jong to the club.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the club have agreed an upfront cost of £56 million with Barcelona but the club's continue to negotiate over the structure of adds-on that could total £17m.
Personal terms are also yet to be agreed with the Dutchman.
De Jong has been United's main transfer target this summer with Erik ten Hag keen to be reunited with his former Ajax star.
Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of Dean Henderson on-loan from Manchester United.
The Englishman joins the club after losing his place in the United starting lineup after David De Gea returned to form.
He has played 49 times in the Premier League and previously enjoyed two successful seasons at Sheffield United, helping the Blades to ninth in their first season back in the top flight.
The keeper joins as a replacement for current no 1 Brice Samba who is expected to leave the club.
Dean Henderson has joined Nottingham Forest from Manchester United (Image: GETTY)
Lisandro Martinez looks set to join Manchester United with the club in advanced negotiations for the Ajax centre-back.
The Argentina international is also believed to be an Arsenal target but The Athletic report that the player would prefer to link up again with former boss Erik ten Hag.
The defender could be a replacement for Eric Bailly who the club are looking to move on, with Fulham said to be interested.
Chelsea have alternative options should their move for Raphinha fall through amid competition from Barcelona.
The London club have had an offer of around £55 million accepted for the Brazilian however he is said to be holding out for a move to Spain.
Express Sport have analysed other potential signings for the Blues should they miss out on the Leeds star including Neymar, Raheem Sterling and Ousmane Dembele.
Arsenal remain keen to sign another winger after missing out on Raphinha and have reportedly set their sights on former player Serge Gnabry.
The German star is yet to sign a new deal at Bayern Munich, leaving the Bundesliga champions open to selling the player. 90min report that Mikel Arteta is watching the situation closely with a view of making a move for the wideman.
Gnabry scored 14 times for Bayern this season despite making just 25 starts.
Good morning one and all - and we have some immediate lift-off after it emerged Manchester United have to offical agreements regarding their first senior signing of the summer window.
As per the Athletic, Tyrell Malacia has agreed personal terms with the Red Devils ahead of a potential move to Old Trafford from Feyenoord.
Reports outline that 22-year-old - who was on the brink of completing a switch to French giants Lyon - has agreed a four-year contract with the option for an additional fifth year.
Agreements are in place but now United are waiting for the move to become officially rubber-stamped, meaning the Erik ten Hag era truly has lift-off once and for all.
Malacia made 50 appearances in all competitions last term as he helped guide his team to the UEFA Conference League final.
Tyrell Malacia has agreed terms with Manchester United (Image: GETTY)
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