Tuesday’s transfer news, rumours and done deals as they happened
Updates from the summer transfer window as clubs frantically reinforce ahead of the new Premier League season
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Your support makes all the difference.Updartes from the summer transfer window as clubs look to reinforce ahead of the new Premier League season. Manchester United remain active in the market and are keen to land three more signings this summer, which still includes Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho. The club are also looking to sign Porto full-back Alex Telles, with his representative reportedly travelling to Manchester for talks with the club.
Manchester City meanwhile will move on from their Lionel Messi disappointment by increasing their efforts to sign a new centre-back, with two alternatives identified in the pursuit of Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly. Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenerez is among those options, as is Sevilla’s Diego Carlos.
United also continue to be linked with Gareth Bale as the Welshman remains crucial to Real Madrid’s rebuilding plans, while Liverpool face a decision over the future of striker Rhian Brewster as Aston Villa want to sign the Wales forward on a permanent deal along with loan interest from Newcastle. Follow the live updates below.
TUESDAY’S TRANSFER NEWS
Good morning and welcome back to The Independent’s transfer news live blog.
With under a week to go until the new Premier League season gets underway, clubs are running out of time to complete their squads in time for the 2020/21 campaign, which begins on Saturday afternoon. Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have all made major signings already this summer, and the three clubs remain active in the transfer market along with the likes of Manchester City, Tottenham and Premier League champions Liverpool.
With big developments surrounding Jadon Sancho, Georginio Wijnaldum and Alex Telles this morning, let’s not waste any time in bringing you the main headlines.
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