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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…
On my Edson! Ajax want West Ham’s Alvarez back
Ajax are trying to re-sign West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez.
The Dutch side sold Alvarez to West Ham for £35million in 2023 and now hope to buy him back.
West Ham want around £12.5m but Ajax sources say they are still owed money from the way payment was structured on the original transfer.
The 28-year-old, who has spoken to Ajax director Jordi Cruyff, spent last season on loan at Fenerbahce and was part of Mexico’s World Cup squad but has generally struggled to live up to expectations since leaving Amsterdam.
Real Sociedad are also interested in Alvarez but are proposing a smaller, structured deal.
Edson Alvarez in action for Mexico against England at the World Cup
Rock on Tommi to Meadow Lane
Aston Villa winger Tommi O’Reilly is in talks to join League One Notts County on loan.
The 22-year-old had been set to sign for Sheffield Wednesday but, after further discussions, Villa have decided Meadow Lane may suit his development better.
O’Reilly had an outstanding campaign with Crewe last season and Villa hope he can replicate that form under Notts County coach Martin Paterson.
Notts County also signed Australian forward Luka Smyth from Finnish top-flight side VPS yesterday for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
Notts County are in talks over a deal for Villa’s Tommi O’Reilly
Perri set for Italian job after Trafford deal
Leeds United goalkeeper Lucas Perri is expected to join Torino on loan with an option to buy once a deal for James Trafford is completed.
Trafford, 23, is poised to sign a deal worth around £130,000 a week once Manchester City and Leeds finalise details on an expected £40m transfer with £5m in add-ons and a sell-on clause.
Torino and Leeds have agreed an initial loan move for Perri for the coming season. The deal also includes an option to buy him permanently next summer.
Leeds goalkeepers Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier have left Daniel Farke’s squad to join Manchester United and Arsenal this summer.
They would still like another as cover as well as strengthening at left-back, attacking midfield and striker.
Lucas Perri’s Torino deal may be signed off after James Trafford arrives from Manchester City
Click below for all the transfer developments over the last few days…
MONDAY: Leeds close in on deal for James Trafford
SUNDAY: Liverpool seek compromise on Bradley Barcola
SATURDAY: Tottenham continue push for Man City winger Savinho
