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 as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Spurs reach agreement with Boro for Phillips
Tottenham defender Ashley Phillips is ready to complete his protracted move to Middlesbrough.
The deal was held up last weekend after concerns over his medical. However, following further tests and discussions, the clubs have reached an agreement.
He is due on Teesside this weekend to finalise his switch to the Riverside.
Boro kick off their Championship campaign at home to Lincoln City today.
Tottenham defender Ashley Phillips is ready to complete his protracted move to Middlesbrough
Benfica offer for Harwood-Bellis rejected
Southampton have rejected a £17.5million offer from Benfica for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
The Portuguese side, coached by Marco Silva, turned to the 24-year-old after initial interest in Chelsea‘s Tosin Adarabioyo who wants to stay at Stamford Bridge.
Benfica are considering an improved offer with Harwood-Bellis interested in the move.
Benfica are considering an improved offer for Saints’ Harwood-Bellis after having their initial bid of £17.5million rejected, while the 24-year-old is interested in the move
Forest sign former Fulham goalkeeper Benda
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of former Fulham goalkeeper Steven Benda.
The 27-year-old is being brought in to replace the departed Angus Gunn as third-choice. He had spells on loan at Feyenoord and Millwall last season.
Eagles sign £21m right back Khalaili
Crystal Palace have completed the £21million signing of Union Saint-Gilloise full-back Anan Khalaili.
Khalaili’s move to Inter Milan fell through earlier this summer over a health issue, but he passed his medical with Palace last weekend.
The 21-year-old is being brought in to provide competition for Daniel Munoz at right wing-back.
However, there is no guarantee that the £20m-rated Colombian will stay beyond this summer amid interest from the likes of Tottenham and Everton. He has two years left on his deal.
Khalaili, who has won 16 caps for Israel, said: ‘I’m happy to be here, I’m excited, and I can’t wait to start.
‘I’ve followed the Premier League. It’s a new challenge for me, and I’ve followed Crystal Palace for a long time. I’m happy to be here.’
Khalaili’s move to Inter Milan fell through earlier this summer over a health issue, but he passed his medical with Palace last weekend
Gourna-Douath ‘excited’ to join Tigers
Hull City have finalised the £3.5m transfer of French defensive midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath from RB Salzburg.
The deal is worth £2.9m guaranteed, plus add-ons and a 10 per cent sell-on clause.
The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract, becoming the club’s 10th summer signing.
Gourna-Douath said: ‘I’m really happy because it was such a long journey from the first phone call until I signed. I’m so excited to get started.
‘I’m really happy to have this experience. I got a chance to play in the Champions League, Serie A and Ligue 1.
‘I’ve learned a lot and I’m really happy to put this experience on the pitch in the Premier League. The Premier League is the dream of all footballers. Now, I have a chance to play in the Premier League, so I am excited to play.’
Click below for all the transfer developments over the last few days…
FRIDAY: Djed Spence completes £30m move to Inter Milan
THURSDAY: Chelsea waiting for Fernandez bid
WEDNESDAY: Man United target Carlos Baleba on Newcastle’s radar
TUESDAY: Roy Keane’s son-in-law linked with move to Portugal
