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Chelsea agree record fee for Caicedo, Neymar to earn £150m in Saudi

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Brighton worth a British record £115 million for midfielder Moises Caicedo. The Blues are understood to be paying an initial £100 million, plus £15 million in performance-related add-ons.

Caicedo has been granted permission by Brighton to have a Chelsea medical, which is expected to take place today.

Anthony Martial is set to hold talks with Manchester United over his future, with three clubs interested in signing the striker this month.

Donny van de Beek may return to former club Ajax this month – but the Dutch club are likely to only offer a loan arrangement.

Philadelphia Union’s manager has pleaded with the club’s fans to not sell their tickets, despite eye-watering prices being offered ahead of Lionel Messi’s arrival in town.

Sergio Rico is expected to be discharged from hospital next week, nearly three months after an accident that left the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper fighting for his life.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou says Eric Dier is still part of his plans at the club, despite the defender being left out of the squad for their first match of the season.

Neymar is closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia and will reportedly pocket £150 million while at Al Hilal.

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Ajax are set to sign Chuba Akpom from Middlesbrough.

Manchester United have had an opening bid for Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard rejected by the German club, according to reports.

Eden Hazard returned to Chelsea as a free agent to cheer on his former club as they faced Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.

Tottenham have made a transfer enquiry for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, according to reports.

Tanguy Ndombele tops a list of players Tottenham are hoping to offload before the end of the transfer window.

Aaron Ramsey’s move from Aston Villa to Burnley is stalling because he has to agree a new deal with Villa in case he goes back.

Rennes will demand a fee of around £47 million if Manchester City firm up their interest in winger Jeremy Doku.

West Ham are monitoring Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, according to reports.

Erik ten Hag has told Harry Maguire to fight for his place or leave Manchester United.

Everton are set to sign Jack Harrison on a season-long loan from Leeds, despite injury concerns.

West Ham are increasingly confident that a deal can be struck for Harry Maguire.

Tottenham have reportedly contacted Chelsea about acquiring the services of Romelu Lukaku.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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