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Aston Villa Pushing to Complete £105m Triple Transfer Deal
A midfield overhaul is well underway at Aston Villa following the departure of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and three new midfielders are on the cards.
Tielemans left Villa for United earlier this week after their Premier League rivals triggered a £35 million release clause in his contract. The Belgian will be a huge loss given his importance in Unai Emery’s team.
Emery’s transfer chiefs are tasked with a rebuild which includes targeting young and exciting talent along with experienced players. They could be looking at forking out £105 million to hand the manager a new-look midfield ahead of a return to UEFA Champions League football.
Aston Villa Want Three New Midfielders
A deal for Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi is close to being completed after agreeing on a club-record fee with Freiburg worth over £50 million. The 20-year-old looked set to join Newcastle United but prioritised a move to Villa Park once the Villans came calling.
According to TEAMtalk, Manzambi is due to arrive this week and is to be joined by Joao Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Brazilian is headed to the West Midlands for a fee of around £35m.
The latest name on Villa’s radar is Joao Palhinha, whom they are believed to have opened talks to sign. The Portuguese midfielder returned to Bayern Munich following a one-season loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur.
Palhinha impressed during his time with Spurs, helping them avoid relegation on the final day of last season. He scored the winner in a 1-0 win over Everton that ensured they remained in the top-flight.
Roberto De Zerbi opted not to sign the 31-year-old permanently, instead turning to Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. That has paved the way for Emery to swoop for the experienced defensive midfielder who has two years left on his contract.
It’s thought that a deal for the former Fulham man will cost around £20m and they are benefiting from Liga Portugal clubs struggling to afford the player. Former club Sporting CP, Benfica and FC Porto don’t have the budget required to land him.
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Why Villa Must Complete All Three Deals
Should Villa manage to pull off all three deals, they could be looking at spending £105m on a new midfield for Emery. Tielemans’ exit isn’t the only reason they need to reinforce in the middle of the park.
Amadou Onana suffered an ACL injury at the World Cup, ruling him out of the upcoming season. That’s another midfielder the Villans will be without as they look to compete domestically and in Europe.
Boubacar Kamara remains a key man for Emery but his injury record is a slight concern. John McGinn and Ross Barkley are other options, but the West Midlands outfit clearly needs new faces to help address two huge losses.
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Leeds Confident of Completing Deal For Shea Charles
Leeds United are reportedly closing in on a third summer signing following the arrivals of Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic.
Wilson joined the Peacocks as a free agent after leaving Fulham following the expiration of his contract. The Welsh attacker had been in high demand after a season which saw him post 10 goals and seven assists in the Premier League.
Leeds have made Muharemovic the second-most expensive Bosnia-Herzegovina player in history after spending £34 million on him. The young defender arrives from Serie A club Sassuolo after representing his country at the World Cup.
Leeds Close in on Shea Charles
Next up for Leeds appears to be Southampton’s Shea Charles and TEAMtalk claim that a deal for the Northern Irish midfielder is nearing completion. There are reportedly “hopes growing that an agreement is close” and that the 22-year-old will be headed to Elland Road.
Charles caught the eye throughout last season, particularly in the FA Cup after the Saints shocked Arsenal with a 2-1 win. He is a versatile midfielder who operates mostly as a defensive midfielder.
The former Manchester City academy star appeared 38 times across competitions last season, registering six goals and two assists. The Whites’ latest proposal is believed to be a £23 million down payment, with a further £2 million in add-ons.
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Leeds Spending Could Reach £99M
With Charles likely to be the next arrival at Elland Road, attention is likely to turn to a new goalkeeper. Ilan Meslier and Karl Darlow have both left, joining Arsenal and Manchester United as free agents.
The report claims that James Trafford is one of the serious options for Farke between the sticks, but Leeds are one of several clubs set to make a firm approach. Currently away at the World Cup with England, the 23-year-old has been deputising for Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Etihad.
A lack of football is likely to lead to a departure and Manchester City are “anticipating some concrete offers” for the former Burnley shot-stopper. The Peacocks are showing strong interest and if they were to sign the Englishman, that could take their spending to £99 million.
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Liverpool Sources ‘Confirm’ Interest in ‘One of the Best Wingers in the World’
David Lynch has provided an update on Liverpool‘s transfer plans and confirmed that they are keen to sign a UEFA Champions League winner.
It’s been a summer full of twists and turns thus far for Andoni Iraola since he replaced Arne Slot at the helm. Mohamed Salah has left following the expiration of his contract, and the Reds were targeting Yan Diomande.
That was until Diomande made Paris Saint-Germain his preferred destination and the Merseyside outfit opted to look elsewhere. Several alternatives have been touted, and Lynch has made a huge claim over one of them.
Lynch: Liverpool Want to Sign Barcola
Once Diomande indicated that he wants to join PSG, speculation grew over Bradley Barcola’s future. The French winger isn’t a guaranteed starter under Luis Enrique and his chances of game time decrease should they sign the RB Leipzig attacker.
Lynch has been told that the Reds are long-term admirers of Barcola and that they are one of the clubs keen on signing the Frenchman. He said on his YouTube channel:
“Quick update on Bradley Barcola and where we’re up to with that one. I’ve had Liverpool sources effectively confirm to me this week they absolutely love him as a player. There’s no doubt about that. They are one of many clubs who really, really like him. Their admiration has been long-standing, and they really do continue to admire him coming into this window.”
Barcola enjoyed a superb season with PSG despite the competition for a starting berth in Enrique’s attack. He registered 13 goals and seven assists in 49 games across competitions, winning the Champions League for a second consecutive season.
The 23-year-old has also been a key man for France at the World Cup, managing two goals and one assist. His displays have garnered interest from Anfield although there are several obstacles:
“It’s more about now in terms of him potentially signing for Liverpool down to kind of the numbers around that deal, what’s being demanded and the feasibility of it. Of course, then whether he chooses Liverpool versus other suitors that he might have, what kind of contract offers he’s getting as well. It’s not about whether they like the player or not. I think you can pretty much nail that down now that Liverpool really do admire Bradley Barcola and would like to sign him if the opportunity presents itself.”
Barcola, hailed as “one of the best wingers in the world”, has two years left on his contract at PSG, having joined the Parisians from Lyon in 2023. The Ligue 1 giants have yet to make a move for Diomande and perhaps Liverpool’s hopes of signing the Frenchman firmly rest on the Ivorian arriving at the Parc des Princes.
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Barcola a Dream Signing For Liverpool
If Liverpool are to sign any winger this summer, Barcola is the dream given his profile and obvious star power. He can play on either wing and even up top if required.
The sticking point is the potential financial implications of a deal, as reports suggest PSG value him at over £100m. The Reds then have to factor in his salary demands as he currently earns £119,224 at the Parc des Princes and will probably be demanding a high wage increase.
Arsenal have also been linked with Barcola, but the Gunners are prioritising Morgan Rogers. They have also swooped for Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, paving the way for Iraola’s transfer chiefs to take control of the Barcola race.
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Liverpool Sources ‘Confirm’ Interest in ‘One of the Best Wingers in the World’
David Lynch has provided an update on Liverpool‘s transfer plans and confirmed that they are keen to sign a UEFA Champions League winner.
It’s been a summer full of twists and turns thus far for Andoni Iraola since he replaced Arne Slot at the helm. Mohamed Salah has left following the expiration of his contract, and the Reds were targeting Yan Diomande.
That was until Diomande made Paris Saint-Germain his preferred destination and the Merseyside outfit opted to look elsewhere. Several alternatives have been touted, and Lynch has made a huge claim over one of them.
Lynch: Liverpool Want to Sign Barcola
Once Diomande indicated that he wants to join PSG, speculation grew over Bradley Barcola’s future. The French winger isn’t a guaranteed starter under Luis Enrique and his chances of game time decrease should they sign the RB Leipzig attacker.
Lynch has been told that the Reds are long-term admirers of Barcola and that they are one of the clubs keen on signing the Frenchman. He said on his YouTube channel:
“Quick update on Bradley Barcola and where we’re up to with that one. I’ve had Liverpool sources effectively confirm to me this week they absolutely love him as a player. There’s no doubt about that. They are one of many clubs who really, really like him. Their admiration has been long-standing, and they really do continue to admire him coming into this window.”
Barcola enjoyed a superb season with PSG despite the competition for a starting berth in Enrique’s attack. He registered 13 goals and seven assists in 49 games across competitions, winning the Champions League for a second consecutive season.
The 23-year-old has also been a key man for France at the World Cup, managing two goals and one assist. His displays have garnered interest from Anfield although there are several obstacles:
“It’s more about now in terms of him potentially signing for Liverpool down to kind of the numbers around that deal, what’s being demanded and the feasibility of it. Of course, then whether he chooses Liverpool versus other suitors that he might have, what kind of contract offers he’s getting as well. It’s not about whether they like the player or not. I think you can pretty much nail that down now that Liverpool really do admire Bradley Barcola and would like to sign him if the opportunity presents itself.”
Barcola, hailed as “one of the best wingers in the world”, has two years left on his contract at PSG, having joined the Parisians from Lyon in 2023. The Ligue 1 giants have yet to make a move for Diomande and perhaps Liverpool’s hopes of signing the Frenchman firmly rest on the Ivorian arriving at the Parc des Princes.
Fees correct prior to summer 2026
All 10 found — excellent!
Barcola a Dream Signing For Liverpool
If Liverpool are to sign any winger this summer, Barcola is the dream given his profile and obvious star power. He can play on either wing and even up top if required.
The sticking point is the potential financial implications of a deal, as reports suggest PSG value him at over £100m. The Reds then have to factor in his salary demands as he currently earns £119,224 at the Parc des Princes and will probably be demanding a high wage increase.
Arsenal have also been linked with Barcola, but the Gunners are prioritising Morgan Rogers. They have also swooped for Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, paving the way for Iraola’s transfer chiefs to take control of the Barcola race.
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