Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
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Today's key events
Improved offer: Man United table 'fresh' Branthwaite bid
Manchester United have reportedly submitted a fresh bid to sign Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.
The Red Devils are keen to recruit the 21-year-old defender after being left impressed by his performances with the Toffees last season.
Branthwaite started 35 of Everton's 38 Premier League matches, helping Sean Dyche's side finish the season with the fourth-best defensive record.
The Toffees are facing a real battle to retain Branthwaite's services, having already turned down a £35m proposal from Man United.
Standing firm: Liverpool 'reject' seven-figure offer for defender
Liverpool have reportedly rejected an offer of £4m from Trabzonspor for defender Nat Phillips.
The Turkish Super Lig side are said to be pursuing a deal for the 27-year-old, who spent last season away from Anfield on two seperate loan spells.
Phillips spent the first half of the campaign at Scottish giants Celtic but only managed eight appearances for the Bhoys, with Liam Scales and Cameron Carter-Vickers remaining as the first-choice pairing in defence for Brendan Rodgers.
Seeking regular first-team action, the centre-back secured a temporary switch to Cardiff City in January, featuring in 18 matches for Erol Bulut's Bluebirds.
Transfer saga pending? Liverpool join Man United, Spurs in race for Turkey star
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Galatasaray and Turkey winger Baris Yilmaz.
The 24-year-old has stepped onto the continental stage at Euro 2024 this summer in Germany, where the Crescent-Stars made the quarter-finals of the competition.
Turkey's run in the tournament came to a dramatic end on Saturday night, when a strike from Stefan de Vrij and an own goal from Mert Muldur sealed a 2-1 comeback success for Netherlands.
As Ronald Koeman's troops prepare for a semi-final clash with England on Wednesday night, Galatasaray man Yilmaz will be reviewing a positive campaign in club and international football.
Man United, Arsenal set to profit as Crystal Palace exodus continues?
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi is reportedly set to reject a new contract at Selhurst Park, amid interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.
The 23-year-old has stepped into the limelight this summer for England, with the defender replacing an injured Harry Maguire in Gareth Southgate's preferred XI.
Despite the Three Lions' struggles during Euro 2024 so far, Guehi has been a standout performer alongside fellow centre-back John Stones.
After starting three Group C matches and the round-of-16 clash with Slovakia, the Palace man was suspended for the quarter-final meeting against Switzerland due to his collection of two yellow cards.
Transfer news and rumours: Trafford to Newcastle, O'Riley to Leicester
Newcastle United are still reportedly interested in signing Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford this summer.
The 21-year-old made the high-profile switch from Premier League champions Manchester City to the Lancashire Clarets ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Trafford endured a difficult first campaign at the top end of the English game, suffering relegation to the Championship with Vincent Kompany's side.
Due to a lack of form, the England youngster was dropped for the final 10 matches of the Premier League campaign, with Kosovo's Arijanet Muric reassuming the role of first-choice goalkeeper at Turf Moor.
Laporta issues Chelsea, Liverpool warning with Williams Barcelona claim
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed that the La Liga giants "can commit" to the signing of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
The 21-year-old has developed into an important player for both club and Spain, initially contributing five goals and 11 assists in 31 La Liga appearances this season.
That has contributed to Williams being trusted in his nation's starting lineup at Euro 2024, chipping in with one goal and one assist from four starts.
As recently as December, Williams penned a new long-term contract with Bilbao, extending his stay at the club until the end of 2026-27.
English competition? Man United 'considering move' for Chelsea defender
Manchester United have reportedly identified a Chelsea defender as a potential summer transfer target.
Since the end of last season, the newly-formed footballing operations team at Old Trafford have been working to bring in fresh faces to strengthen Erik ten Hag's squad.
As it stands, there have been no incomings, but it has been alleged that two major names could be arriving at Old Trafford after the conclusion of Euro 2024.
Should those deals materialise as expected, Ten Hag would have added quality in central defence and attack, two areas that lacked suitable backup in 2023-24.
Arrizabalaga handed Chelsea escape route with 'significant' offer
Chelsea have reportedly received interest in goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from the Saudi Pro League.
Ahead of the opening weekend of last season's Premier League, Arrizabalaga had been expected to be the Blues number one under Mauricio Pochettino.
Instead, a loan offer arrived from Real Madrid, the Spaniard taking up that opportunity in the hope of earning a permanent switch to the Bernabeu.
Although the 29-year-old would make 19 starts and one substitute outing for Los Blancos, he lost his place during the second half of the campaign.
No approach: Man City 'not chasing' Jack Grealish replacement
Manchester City are reportedly not interested in signing Newcastle United attacker Anthony Gordon this summer.
The 23-year-old is currently away on international duty at Euro 2024 in Germany, where England are gunning for their first major honour since the World Cup triumph of 1966.
Gordon earned a spot in Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad following a stellar campaign for Newcastle, netting 11 goals and providing 10 assists in 35 Premier League appearances.
With Phil Foden struggling to provide width on the left for the Three Lions during the group stage, the former Everton man was heralded by many as the answer for England on the flanks.
Could Jaden Philogene turn down Barcelona for a Premier League newcomer?
Ipswich Town have reportedly moved clear of Barcelona and a host of Premier League sides in the race for Hull City's Jaden Philogene.
The 22-year-old enjoyed an excellent campaign under the stewardship of Liam Rosenior in the Championship last term following his summer move from top-flight outfit Aston Villa, who were keen to sell the academy graduate due to their precarious Profit and Sustainability situation.
Philogene took to the second tier like a duck to water at the MKM Stadium, netting 12 goals and providing six assists in just 32 Championship appearances, spending a sizeable chunk of the campaign on the sidelines due to a fitness issue.
Despite the best efforts of the exciting winger, the Tigers were unable to secure a spot in the second tier's playoffs, finishing in seventh place following a 1-0 defeat at Plymouth Argyle on the final day of the term in early May.
Astronomical wages? Branthwaite 'responds' to Man United contract offer
Manchester United have reportedly moved a step closer to the acquisition of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
The 22-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Goodison Park last term, starting 35 Premier League matches for the Toffees as they comfortably avoided a relegation battle, despite being deducted eight points for breaching Profit and Sustainability rules.
Foundations for Brathwaite's stellar season in England were laid during a much-needed loan spell at PSV Eindhoven during the 2022-23 campaign, when the defender picked up plenty of knowledge from a year in the Eredivisie, making 36 appearances across all competitions for the Eindhoven-based club.
Following his rise to a key asset for Sean Dyche's men, the youngster was rewarded with his first call-up to a senior England squad earlier this year, with the centre-back making his debut for Gareth Southgate's Three Lions in a friendly win over Bosnia Herzegovina at St James' Park on June 3.
"We are so proud" - Arsenal sell young striker in club-record deal
Arsenal have confirmed the sale of Danish striker Mika Biereth to Austrian outfit Sturm Graz, ending his three-year spell in North London.
The 21-year-old joined the Gunners' Hale End academy ranks from Fulham in the summer of 2021, on the back of registering 21 goals and 13 assists in 21 Under-18 Premier League matches in the 2020-21 season.
Biereth quickly hit the ground running in North London too, scoring 11 goals and setting up four more in 21 matches for the Under-21s in the 2021-22 Premier League 2 season, as well as being invited to train with the first team.
The Denmark youth international made the bench for the Gunners in the Premier League, EFL Cup and FA Cup that year, but he failed to make his senior debut for Mikel Arteta's side and endured a difficult loan spell with RKC Waalwijk in the 2022-23 campaign.
New contract: Bournemouth attacker signs long-term deal
Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has signed a new long-term contract with the South coast club.
Last week, Bournemouth announced that midfielder Lewis Cook had penned a four-year deal to keep him at the club until the summer of 2028.
The Cherries have now revealed they have secured the long-term future of another important member of Andoni Iraola's squad.
Bournemouth have confirmed that Semenyo has put pen to paper on a new five-year contract to extend his stay until the summer of 2029.
Transfer news and rumours: Browne to Tottenham, Gruda to Villa, Tchatchoua battle
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly rekindled their interest in signing a highly-rated defensive prospect following his exit from Birmingham City.
The Lilywhites are understood to have been running the rule over 20-year-old Rico Browne, who officially became a free agent when his Blues deal expired at the start of July.
Browne, who had been on the books at St Andrew's since 2016, is said to have rejected the chance to sign a new Birmingham contract, and according to Football Insider, Tottenham are now back in for him.
The North London giants reportedly took Browne on trial and were keen to add him to their academy ranks, but the 6ft 2in defender turned down the chance to join the Lilywhites.
Arsenal, Man United 'locked' in £30m striker battle
Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly ready to go head-to-head for the signing of Ajax forward Brian Brobbey.
Both the Red Devils and the Gunners are in the market for at least one new striker having sometimes come up short in that department during 2023-24.
In the case of United, it has been widely reported that they are closing in on the addition of Bologna attacker Joshua Zirkzee.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are yet to make any notable progression in their efforts to secure an upgrade on Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah, who netted just nine Premier League goals between them last season.
'I always do my best' - Arsenal flop to attempt to impress Arteta in pre-season
Nuno Tavares has revealed that he still has ambitions to be reintegrated back into Arsenal's first-team squad.
When the full-back arrived from Benfica in 2021, there was hope that the Gunners had found a player who could hold down a spot in the senior ranks for years to come.
During his first campaign, 17 starts and 11 substitute outings would be made in all competitions, a respectable return after signing for £8m.
However, Mikel Arteta was seemingly left unimpressed with some of his performances, resulting in the pursuit of Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.
Man United 'could pocket up to £12.7m' through unwanted midfielder sale
Manchester United allegedly stand to make in the region of £12.7m through the sale of one of their midfield players.
The new football operations team at Old Trafford have been working diligently of late to add players to Erik ten Hag's first-team squad.
As it stands, no high-profile signings have been made, but reports have indicated that two fresh faces will soon link up with the Red Devils.
Should those deals go through as expected, United will be in a position where they need to raise funds and reduce their wage bill in order to facilitate further incomings.
"A popular figure" - Liverpool confirm veteran exit after contract rejection
![Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Adrian pictured in May 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/24/25/alivor.jpg?w=640&h=480&auto=compress,format&fit=clip "Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Adrian pictured in May 2024 [IMAGO]")
Liverpool have confirmed that veteran goalkeeper Adrian has left the club after turning down the chance to sign a new contract at Anfield.
The former West Ham United shot-stopper officially became a free agent on June 30, although the Reds were engaged in discussions with his entourage over a short-term extension.
However, after five seasons under the tutelage of Jurgen Klopp, Adrian has called time on his Liverpool career, and the Reds announced the departure of the 37-year-old on Sunday.
Posting a tribute to Adrian on X - formerly known as Twitter - Liverpool wrote: "Adrian departs Liverpool this summer having made a valuable contribution to the club's successes across his five years at Anfield.
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