Simon Francis is already working at Saudi club Al Hilal and leading their transfer activity. Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is expected to join him, though Hughes remains focused on Liverpool this summer.
Manchester City are finalizing a £10m deal for Leicester City's 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga. Arsenal had also shown interest but withdrew after deeming the valuation too high.
Sandro Tonali is set to travel to London today with his agents and family to undergo a medical at Tottenham Hotspur.
Bayern Munich have confirmed that Nico Jackson will return to Chelsea with immediate effect after the club decided not to trigger the €50m buy option, deeming it too expensive despite manager Vincent Kompany being happy with the player.
Sandro Tonali explained his decision to join Tottenham Hotspur, stating it was a simple choice to seek a change and embark on a new adventure.
Molly Stroud, a 16-year-old centre-back from Plymouth, has signed a two-year deal with Manchester City's academy after being scouted while playing for Wales Under-16s. She will leave Devon to join the reigning WSL and FA Cup champions, a move she calls 'fantastic'.
Tottenham Hotspur are set to continue their lavish summer spending under manager Roberto De Zerbi, targeting a left forward and possibly a striker. Bournemouth winger Kroupi is a key target, while AC Milan's Rafael Leao has also been discussed as an option.
Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign defender Luka Vuskovic for £46m plus £4m in add-ons. Tottenham retain a 20% sell-on clause and matching rights. The 19-year-old Croatia international will undergo a medical after the World Cup.
Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Hoffenheim to sign 20-year-old Ivory Coast international Bazoumana Toure, who has been granted permission to travel to Tyneside for a medical.
Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign midfielder Sandro Tonali in a record deal exceeding £85m, according to exclusive reports.
