There are now under two weeks left of the summer transfer window and we could be about to enter the most frenetic and unpredictable period of the market as we build up towards deadline day. Premier League clubs have already splashed out hundreds of millions of pounds on new signings - but expect that figure to grow in the coming days.
Manchester United fans were finally given something to cheer as they reached an agreement for Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro earlier this week. But they still want much more, and links to Ajax winger Antony, PSV Eindhoven star Conor Gakpo and Brighton talent Moises Caicedo continue to grow.
Meanwhile, Chelsea also still want at least one or two new faces, and talk linking them with Leicester's Wesley Fofana and Harry Maguire of United will not go away. Do not be surprised to see movement in the coming hours.
And with Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal, Newcastle and Leeds among others still eyeing additions to their squads, strap yourselves in because this summer transfer window is far from over yet.
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Moises Caicedo is being eyed by Man Utd (Image: Getty)
Just when Manchester United fans thought it was all over, reports in the Netherlands indicate that they are set to resume their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
It looked as though they would abandon their transfer chase after agreeing to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid, with the Brazilian completing his medical on Sunday.
But the Glazers have reportedly handed more money to Erik ten Hag and a late swoop for De Jong is still on the table. United and Barca agreed on a £72million fee weeks ago, but a wage dispute and personal terms made matters difficult.
Frenkie de Jong could yet ditch the Camp Nou for Old Trafford (Image: GETTY)
Jose Mourinho cannot offer any assurances that Nicolo Zaniolo will be staying at Roma beyond the transfer deadline amid reported interest from Tottenham. The Italian playmaker is believed to be in talks with the Serie A club over a new contract but that has not stopped Spurs from identifying the creative player as a potential target.
Manchester United are reportedly giving up on their endeavours to sign Anthony from Ajax and are instead beginning a new process to find alternatives.
Ten Hag has already signed Lisandro Martinez from the Dutch champions this summer, as well as getting his hands on Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia. And he has been tipped to link up with Anthony once again before the transfer window slams shut at the start of next month.
But, according to The Mirror, United are now looking at alternatives for the Brazilian forward after Ajax rejected their £67.9million bid for him
Casemiro completed his medical tests in Manchester today ahead of a move to United, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.
There is still work needed to sort his visa before the move can be officially confirmed, but the Red Devils announced that an agreement in principle had been reached on Friday.
The total package for the outgoing Real Madrid star is believed to stand at £70million, with mammoth wages making him one of United's highest earners.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is a fan of Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, but transfer expert Jonathan Shrager claims that the deal is a 'nonstarter'.
Maguire has faced heavy criticism at United and could be dropped for Monday's clash with Liverpool.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are keen on more defensive reinforcements despite signing Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella already this summer.
The Blues reportedly enquired about a potential swap deal with United involving Maguire and Christian Pulisic.
Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder has called on his club to keep hold of Antony, despite 'crazy money' being thrown around by Manchester United.
"I want Antony to stay," he said. "I am assuming that the club will not sell him. The money that is being thrown around these days is crazy. But I would not find it okay if we sell another player. We are in a powerful position, financially."
United's latest offer was rebuffed by Ajax but they may come back for one final bite at the cherry after he was left out of their squad on Sunday.
Real Madrid are not ‘overly upset’ at Casemiro’s imminent move to Manchester United, according to reports. The Red Devils agreed a £60million deal with their La Liga counterparts earlier in the week, having cooled their interest in Frenkie de Jong. And, in the 30-year-old, they’re landing one of the most decorated players in the whole of world football.
Manchester United had set their sights on De Jong earlier in the summer but, with a deal for the Barcelona star difficult to broker, have now recruited Casemiro instead.
And the Daily Mail say Real are relaxed over losing the 30-year-old, who has been instrumental as they’ve won five Champions League trophies over the years.
Manchester United star James Garner has been left surprised by the club’s decision to put him up for sale, it has been claimed. The 21-year-old impressed for Nottingham Forest in the Championship last season. And rivals Tottenham, Leeds and Southampton are all eyeing the player at the current moment in time.
According to talkSPORT presenter Alex Crook, Garner was left surprised after being informed that he’d be allowed to leave before the transfer deadline on September 1.
Speaking to GiveMeSport, he said: “He’s been a bit surprised that United are willing to let him go at all, let alone on a permanent transfer.
“But I guess it shows they need to raise funds for this rebuild.”
Chelsea and Manchester United are set to battle it out once more this summer, with both clubs targeting Brentford striker Ivan Toney. The forward has scored two and assisted two in three Premier League appearances so far this season and is attracting several suitors.
United boss Erik ten Hag is in desperate need of recruits in the final third. The former Ajax boss is keen to reunite with Antony at Old Trafford, though it would cost a reported £85million to prise him away from the Eredivisie.
Thus, the Red Devils are weighing up their options elsewhere, with The Mirror reporting that they remain keen on Brentford star Toney, who registered two assists against them last week in the Bees’ historic 4-0 win. However, they aren’t alone in being keen admirers of the former Newcastle star.
Atletico Madrid would have put ‘some thought’ into Manchester United’s offer for Joao Felix had it been around the £212million mark, according to reports. The Red Devils are huge admirers of the Portugal international, who scored eight goals and registered four assists from 24 La Liga matches last term. And it’s unclear if Erik ten Hag’s side will launch a second bid for the 22-year-old.
Earlier in the week, it emerged United had launched a huge bid for Felix - with Goal confirming they tried with a £110m approach.
And it’s claimed Atletico Madrid would have put ‘some thought’ into the offer had it been around the £212m mark instead, though potential suitors will likely have to pay the entirety of his £297m release clause.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in signing Tottenham flop Serge Aurier as their summer spending shows no signs of abating. The Ivorian is a free agent after being released by Villarreal in the summer after spending four underwhelming years in the Premier League with Spurs
Despite his poor performances in the capital, Forest are interested in his signature according to Footmercato. Steve Cooper's side have raised eyebrows by signing 16 new players over the course of the summer and their business shows no sign of letting up.
Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘accepted’ that he will remain a Manchester United player this summer, according to reports. The Portuguese forward was previously pushing for an exit from Old Trafford, though the signing of former team-mate Casemiro appears to have caused a U-turn in his decision.
Throughout, United have insisted that the player was not for sale and that he remained part of Ten Hag’s plans – and it appears Ronaldo may have admitted defeat.
According to Portuguese football expert Pedro Almeida, the 37-year-old has accepted that he will be a United player this season.
Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi has dropped a huge hint about where his future lies through social media activity on Saturday. The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with a summer switch to Tottenham Hotspur amid his search for a new challenge.
Marseille are reportedly in talks over Malinovskyi, with Cengiz Under potentially included in a deal. However, the 29-year-old could be eyeing a move elsewhere based on his recent social media movements. He looked impressed with Tottenham's 1-0 win over Wolves on Saturday, liking a post marking the victory and Kane's landmark goal on Twitter.
Manchester United could make a fresh approach for Ajax winger Antony ‘in the next few hours’ according to reports.The Brazilian has once again emerged as John Murtough and Erik ten Hag’s top target in recent days and has refused to take part in training after the Eredivisie champions rejected a £63.8milion bid from United earlier this week.
However, the transfer saga could be slowly approaching a conclusion with GOAL reporting that Murtough could make a new offer for the Brazil international ‘in the next few hours’. The proposal is likely to include a range of bonuses which may push the final spend closer to Ajax’s valuation should certain requirements be fulfilled.
Leeds United hero Danny Mills has suggested that manager Jesse Marsch may not need to dip into the striker market this summer.
The Whites were caught short in attack when Patrick Bamford was kept out with injury last term, but a promising start to the season by Rodrigo could change the dynamic at Elland Road.
"[Rodrigo] never really kicked on from when he signed," Mills told Express Sport, in association with Sky Bet. "There was always flashes that he was a half-decent player. Whether [Marcelo] Bielsa’s style didn’t particularly suit him – that can sometimes be the case.
"You get a new manager in with a new lease of life, that can sometimes be the case and bring more confidence. We all know that being a striker is based on confidence. If you score early on and then miss one, it doesn’t matter and it keeps your confidence high."
Brighton ace Moises Caicedo has previously hinted that he could favour a move to Manchester United over Liverpool after admitting he was a big fan of former Red Devils players Paul Pogba and Antonio Valencia.
The 20-year-old has been tipped to move to one of the Premier League high-flyers before the transfer window shuts at the start of September.
“As a midfielder, Pogba was always my favourite player,” the Ecuador international said previously. “Manchester United was always my team because of Pogba and before that Valencia. He was a winger, then a right-back, and was strong, fast and very intelligent. He was the perfect player for the Premier League and if I can go on and enjoy a career like him, then it will be a dream.”
Newcastle are in talks with Watford over a statement double deal for Joao Pedro and Ismaila Sarr, reports claim. Eddie Howe has emphasised the club's desire to bring in quality over quantity and now two Premier League-proven forwards are very much on his radar.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle are now in discussions with Watford over the signing of jet-heeled winger Sarr in addition to Pedro.
Manchester United have launched a £72.3million bid for Antony, according to reports, while they’re also prepared to stump up £35m for Cody Gakpo.
The Glazers know Erik ten Hag needs more backing if he’s to turn the club around, particularly given their turbulent start to the new season.
And it seems like the controversial Americans are ready to bankroll deals for two of world football’s brightest prospects.
According to The Mirror, United have bid £72.3m for Antony. And though their offer has been turned down, they remain determined when it comes to bringing the Brazil international to Old Trafford.
And it’s claimed they’re also looking to land Gakpo, too, with the PSV Eindhoven star valued at around £35m.
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