It’s that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it’s sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.
Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Palace set to sell another youngster
Belgian top-flight side Cercle Brugge are working on a six-figure deal to sign Tayo Adaramola from Crystal Palace.
The 22-year-old Palace academy product is in the final year of his contract, having spent six loan spells away from the club since 2022 and impressed at Sheffield Wednesday in the second half of last season.
Adaramola made his senior international debut this year, starting in the Republic of Ireland’s 5-0 win over Grenada in May.
He is expected to become the third academy player sold this summer, with Mofe Jemide set to join Alverca after Danny Imray joined Wrexham for £5million.
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Chelsea sign Marc Cucurella replacement
Chelsea have signed Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria on a five-year deal for a fee of around £16.3m plus add-ons.
The 28-year-old replaces Marc Cucurella, who signed for Real Madrid earlier this summer in a £55.8m deal.
After signing his five-year deal, Chavarria told club media: ‘I’m so excited to get started.
‘This is a dream for me as Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world. This is one of the best days of my life,’ added the 28-year-old.
‘It is a big opportunity but I am prepared and will work hard to help the team achieve success.
‘There are a lot of people who have helped me get to this moment and I have to thank my family. They have always supported me and today is only possible because of them.’
Chelsea have signed Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria on a five-year deal
Toon press on with Benfica target
Newcastle United are pressing ahead with talks to sign Amar Dedic from Benfica.
The 23-year-old right-back played for new Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle at RB Salzburg.
Dedic has been capped 31 times by Bosnia and is valued around £25m.
Newcastle continue to work on a new midfielder too.
Camara never lies
Crystal Palace have held further talks with Monaco over 22-year-old midfielder Lamine Camara.
The clubs have been discussing a £40million deal for the Senegal international who has also been tracked by Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United.
Camara impressed in Monaco’s friendly against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
Monaco are understood to want a fee in excess of £50m for the midfielder who has three years left on his contract.
Palace have also spoken about France international Youssouf Fofana who is available from AC Milan.
Villa Wan him
Aston Villa are discussing a move for West Ham right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The 28-year-old is ready to leave West Ham to stay in the top flight and has been considered as a new addition by a number of clubs including Arsenal but Villa are understood to be in pole position.
The Congo international has also been linked with Everton but manager David Moyes is exploring other options.
Aston Villa are discussing a move for West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Villa are in the process of signing Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid to strengthen their left back options and now Wan-Bissaka looks a strong option for their right-back berth.
They have previously discussed Emerson Royal at Flamengo.
The Eagle has landed… again!
Evann Guessand has rejoined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.
Guessand spent the second half of last season on loan at Selhurst Park, playing 14 times as Palace won the UEFA Conference League.
Palace chose not to exercise his option to buy at the end of last season’s loan but remained open to the possibility of Guessand returning on loan. This switch also includes an option to buy.
Palace initially chased the Ivorian on a permanent deal last summer, but he opted to join Aston Villa – where he made just 21 appearances – in a £30million deal from Nice.
Rejoining Palace, Guessand said: ‘I’m so happy to be here. I already have good memories here – but I think it’s only the beginning. I hope many more are coming.’
BOBBY MANZI
Spurs youngster heading to Belgium
Tottenham winger Yang Min-Hyeok has joined KVC Westerlo in Belgium on loan for the 2026/27 season.
Yang, 20, signed for Spurs in July 2024 but completed the season in South Korea and moved to London in January 2025. He has been on loan at QPR, Portsmouth and Coventry.
Spurs have a close relationship with Westerlo. Alfie Devine and Luka Vuskovic are among those who have been loaned there.
MATT BARLOW
City land Geronimo
Manchester City have signed goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille for £1.7million.
The 34-year-old Argentina international has signed a two-year deal and provides cover after James Trafford was sold to Leeds for £40m plus £5m in add ons.
Rulli spent the 2016-17 season at City without making a first-team appearance, playing on loan at Real Sociedad.
Manchester City have signed goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille for £1.7million
Till Douath do us part
Hull City have agreed a deal with RB Salzburg to sign midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath in a permanent move worth £3.5m.
The 23-year-old is travelling to Hull for a medical.Sunderland had also shown interest.
The France U21 international has one year left on contract at Salzburg and impressed in the second half of last season with a spell on loan at Le Havre where he was instrumental in them avoiding relegation.
Click below for all the transfer developments over the last few days…
TUESDAY: Roy Keane’s son-in-law linked with move to Portugal
MONDAY: West Ham interested in free agent Jamie Vardy
SUNDAY: Everton and Crystal Palace in advanced talks over McNeil-Johnson swap
SATURDAY: West Ham and Tottenham agree £5m fee for Manor Solomon
FRIDAY: Rodri tells Real Madrid he wishes to join Barcelona
THURSDAY: Man City target new goalkeeper after James Trafford sale
WEDNESDAY: Aston Villa braced for fresh Arsenal bid to sign Ezri Konsa
