Arsenal and Man City are both in the transfer headlines this morning (Image: Getty)
Transfer business is really starting to ramp up now across the Premier League and Europe as the 2024-25 domestic season draws closer and closer.
All eyes have been on the Euros and Copa America but club chiefs have been working hard in the background to be as prepared as possible ahead of the new campaign.
Arsenal and Man Utd are among the teams now starting to make inroads in the transfer market, as they eye the signings of Riccardo Calafiori and Matthijs de Ligt respectively.
It follows the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham making inroads in the transfer market, with the latter having snapped up youngster Archie Gray in a £35million deal from Leeds.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have announced the signings of Tosin Adarabioyo and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall this summer as they look to get in shape as early as possible ahead of Enzo Maresca's first season in charge of the club.
And we can expect much more to be done with the Euros and Copa America reaching the business end. Express Sport is on hand below to provide you with the latest news from the summer transfer window...
Moussa Niakhate has completed his £20million move from Nottingham Forest to Lyon.
The centre-back - who signed from Mainz in a £13million deal in 2022 - has brought to an end his tenure in the Premier League after two years at the City Ground.
The 28-year-old suffered an injury-jinxed time with Forest and made just 37 appearances in two seasons.
Huge news emerging, with Middle East reports now suggesting Ederson will give his word on a move to Saudi Arabia this summer, in what will be a huge financial switch.
According to Sports Zone, Ederson has now agreed a lucrative switch to Al-Nassr, where he would link up with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane, plus former City team-mate Aymeric Laporte.
It would represent the end of an era somewhat for Pep Guardiola's City, who have built the foundations of their success on the remarkable consistency of the Brazilian.
Ederson is expected to immediately become one of the top earners in the Saudi league.
It won't be a decision taken lightly, but Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is now understood to be acutely aware that selling Aaron Ramsdale is a sure-fire way to make easy cash.
The second choice stopper is valued in the region of £30-£40million.
The confirmation of David Raya in a £27million transfer from Brentford could see Ramsdale leave the club permanently in the coming weeks.
Raya, 28, displaced Ramsdale as first-choice goalkeeper upon his arrival last September and impressed during his loan stint, keeping 20 clean sheets in 41 appearances across all competitions.
Wolves rejected a £25m offer from West Ham earlier this summer. However, the BBC now reports that a deal is close to being completed after a £40m fee was agreed between the two Premier League clubs.
Maidenhead, Kilman’s former club, are expected to earn a huge sum that could be around £8m. The National League outfit sold the 27-year-old to Wolves for a mere £40,000 in 2018.
He usurped Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal's No 1 and admitted signing permanently is a "dream come true".
Raya said: "After a year on loan as a Gunner, I can finally say that I'm an Arsenal player for the coming years. I'm excited to see what the future holds but always living in and enjoying the present. It's a dream come true to be here and I want to thank you for all the support you have already given me throughout the last year."
Mikel Arteta has been speaking out about Arsenal's transfer plans this summer.
In an interview with ESPN, Arteta said he believes Arsenal will be active both in terms of incomings and outgoings.
He said: 'We are looking to improve in every possible department. With the new regulations, there are certain things we have to respect and be conscious of and then obviously the Euros and Copa América are slowing everything down. Hopefully now it is going to pick up a little bit."
Then when quizzed on how active the club will be, he replied: "I think both ways [players coming in and going out of the club]. There are things that we have to improve, that's for sure and we are going to try to. But the market is tricky.
"We have been very aggressive, we are very determined and we have a clear idea obviously of what we want to do. It will come down to finding the right agreements at the right time."
Dan Ashworth has spoken out for the first time after it was announced that Erik ten Hag had signed a one-year contract extension at Man Utd, staying put until 2026.
Ten Hag has survived the axe under Sir Jim Ratcliffe after a thorough review into yet another turbulent season.
And Ashworth has since spoken out on Ten Hag and his new deal:
"With two trophies in the past two seasons, Erik has reinforced his record as one of the most consistently successful coaches in European football.
"While the club's review of last season highlighted areas for improvement, it also reached a clear conclusion that Erik was the best partner for us to work with in driving up standards and outcomes.
"This group of players and staff have already shown they are capable of competing and winning at the top level. Now, we need to do it more consistently.
"With our strengthened football leadership team now in place, we are looking forward to working hand-in-hand with Erik to achieve our shared ambitions for this football club."
Man Utd have announced a new contract for Erik ten Hag (Image: Getty)
Man Utd are reportedly in talks again over a permanent transfer for Donny van de Beek.
The Dutch midfielder was on loan at Frankfurt for the second half of last season but his stint didn't go to plan for both the player and Utd.
Frankfurt decided against taking up the option to buy him, meaning Utd were back to square one.
Now, according to Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils are working on a permanent exit for Van de Beek ahead of players reporting back for pre-season training on Monday.
Newcastle have confirmed Paul Mitchell as their new sporting director, replacing the Man Utd-bound Dan Ashworth.
Mitchell, who himself was linked with a move to Man Utd, will now get to work at Newcastle ahead of a key summer at St James' Park.
Mitchell said in a statement: "It's with immense pride that I accept the responsibility of being Newcastle United's new sporting director. I've seen the recent growth and ambition of the club.
'This, plus the amazing fan base, made the decision to join an easy one. I can’t wait to get started and help continue the organisation's growth and long-term competitiveness in all areas of elite football performance."
Paul Mitchell has been announced as Newcastle's sporting director (Image: Getty)
Man Utd get 'transfer ultimatum' over Mason Greenwood
Lazio are reportedly pushing hard for the signature of Mason Greenwood.
And according to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Man Utd rejected Lazio's first offer of aroud £17m plus a 50% sell-on clause.
Man Utd are believed to want to offload Greenwood before pre-season begins on Monday, and Lazio are doubling down on their stance.
The report states that Lazio president Claudio Lotito is not willing to increase the offer and is said to be preparing to table the same bid with a deadline of July 10 before they withdraw it.
Arsenal have reportedly been given the green light from Riccardo Calafiori over a potential transfer this summer.
Arsenal and Chelsea have both been heavily linked with the Italy international but it appears it's the former that have made more progress in recent days.
And according to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are favourites for his signature over Chelsea currently, who are 'prepared' to approach Bolgona and are willing to include players in any transfer talks.
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