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Football Transfer News HIGHLIGHTS (August 8): Broja joins Chelsea. Hojlund to leave Utd? Read latest updates, breaking news & biggest transfers here

Football Transfer News HIGHLIGHTS (August 8): Broja joins Chelsea. Hojlund to leave Utd? Read latest updates, breaking news & biggest transfers here

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Read all the latest news and transfer gossip, including updates on Manchester United's new signing Benjamin Sesko, Newcastle United's hunt for new striker and more

Hello and welcome to our transfer news live blog on August 8 (Friday). Your one stop destination for all the latest updates on football transfers. Stay tuned for more!

21:50:18
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We will be back tomorrow with more updates and transfer news that are making the headlines

21:33:57
Burnley sign Armando Broja from Chelsea

Burnley have signed Armando Broja from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £15m. According to Sky Sports News, Burnley are paying £10m as a fixed fee for the striker plus a potential £5m in add-ons

21:32:32
Jack Grealish absent from Man City's Palermo friendly squad

Sky Sports report that Jack Grealish, James McAtee and Stefan Ortega have been left out of Manchester City's squad for ]friendly against Palermo as their future is still uncertain. Grealish is gaining interest from Everton but at the moment there is no concrete move. City rejected a £25m bid from Nottingham Forest for McAtee while Ortega is expected to leave City after the arrival of goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley

21:19:28
More signings for Man United head coach Ruben Amorim?

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is not done in the transfer market. The Portuguese wants to add a defensive midfielder and a new goalkeeper before the transfer window closes

21:04:29
Will Rasmus Hojlund stay or leave?

Manchester United have definitely opened doors to loan move for Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund. On the other hand, the striker insists on staying at United. AC Milan is in contact with agents to advance. United want heavy loan fee around €6m + full salary covered, as per transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano

20:59:58
Newcastle targeting Kolo Muani?

According to reports, premier League club Newcastle United have opened negotiations to sign Randal Kolo Muani after the club missed out on Benjamin Sesko

20:53:31
Spurs' Minhyeok Yang joins Portsmouth on loan

Tottenham Hotspur' Minhyeok Yang has joined Portsmouth on a season-long loan deal

20:28:55
Wissa to Newcastle United?

Yoane Wissa is pushing now to join Newcastle as negotiations between clubs are underway, as per reports. Brentford are working on Ouattara deal and that can open doors for Wissa’s exit

19:51:05
Manchester United completes transformation of Carrington

Manchester United is proud to announce the completion of the £50 million redevelopment of the men’s first-team building at the Carrington Training Complex, marking an important milestone in the club’s commitment to providing world-class facilities for its players and staff.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, said: “Following a review of the facility last year, we made a quick decision to invest significantly in the creation of a world-class performance environment for staff and players to reflect our ambition and vision for Manchester United. We are delighted with the outcome and are confident the new facility will play an important role in building a winning culture at the club.”

19:48:36
Max Alleyne joins Watford on loan

Max Alleyne has joined Watford on season long loan from Manchester City

19:47:28
Sunderland sign Arthur Masuaku on two-year deal

Arthur Masuaku has signed a two-year deal with Sunderland. The player has already completed his medical today

19:44:48
Arsenal news: Ethan Nwaneri signs new five year deal

Arsenal on Friday (August 8) announced that Ethan Nwaneri has signed new five year deal at the club

19:37:46
Atletico Madrid reach agreement with Giacomo Raspadori

Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Giacomo Raspadori over personal terms and sent official bid to Napoli, as per reports

19:35:41
PSG signs Ilya Zabarnyi-Reports

According to reports, Paris Saint-Germain FC are close to sign Ilya Zabarnyi as new centre-back for a five-year deal

19:33:24
Sesko to be unveiled as new Manchester United player tomorrow!

Manchester United's new signing Benjamin Sesko will be unveiled as their new player on Saturday (August 9). Currently, he is completing second part of his medical

19:31:20
Chelsea to sign Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho?

According to several reports, Chelsea believe they can sign Man United's Alejandro Garnacho for less than their £50m asking price 

19:30:10
Jacob Ramsey offered a new deal

The 24-year-old midfielder has two years left on his current deal and has been the subject of transfer speculation this summer. Villa management want to protect the value of the player by offering him increased terms and do not want to sell him.

18:46:54
Wilfred Ndidi joins Besiktas after eight years at Leicester City

Leicester City have confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas for the transfer of midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, subject to international clearance

18:44:22
Aston Villa sign striker Evann Guessand from Nice

Premier League club Aston Villa on Friday (August 8) announced the signing of striker Evann Guessand from OGC Nice for a reported fee of 26 million pound plus 4.3 million in add-ons

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