Liverpool midfield target Martin Zubimendi has turned down a move to Anfield to stay at Real Sociedad in a setback for the Merseyside club’s new manager, Arne Slot.

Arsenal and Genoa are close to agreeing the permanent transfer of Brooke Norton-Cuffy, for a total fee of around £3.5 million with a sell-on clause included.

Chelsea have established themselves as favourites to sign Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix.

Kurt Zouma’s transfer to United Arab Emirates side Shabab Al-Ahli has broken down after the player failed his medical ahead of joining the club.

Chelsea’s move for Samu Omorodion collapsed after the club reportedly tried to insert a clause in his contract to buy 50 per cent of his image rights.

New Chelsea signing Pedro Neto was “in tears all morning at the training ground” and “didn’t want to leave” Wolves after his £54 million transfer to Stamford Bridge.

The hearing against Manchester City on 115 alleged breaches of Premier League rules is set to start next month with the outcome known early in the new year.

Atletico Madrid sign Julian Alvarez from Man City for £82m

Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui are set to sign their Manchester United contracts later today (Tuesday), Fabrizio Romano reports.

Ipswich and Fulham have joined the race for Kalvin Phillips. Everton are also interested in the England midfielder who is surplus to requirements at Manchester City.

Red Bull Salzburg have submitted a third bid for the Liverpool midfielder Bobby Clark, which is thought to be closer to the club’s £10 million asking price.

Nottingham Forest are close to signing Paraguay international winger Ramon Sosa for £11 million, with Nuno Espírito Santo confirming the club are also targeting another centre-forward.

Conor Gallagher remains in limbo as he waits to find out whether Atletico Madrid will be able to complete his move from Chelsea.

Liverpool will land themselves 17.5 per cent of any future Fabio Carvalho sale after his move to Brentford.

Manchester United have opted against signing Mario Hermoso – who is available on a free transfer.

Aberdeen are set to win their battle to net over £6.5 million for star man Bojan Miovski, according to Sky Sports.

Atalanta reportedly fear that Brighton could win the race to sign Matt O’Riley this summer before they can reach an agreement on a fee with Celtic.

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