Crystal Palace is reportedly close to signing Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah in a deal worth up to £30m. The striker, who was also linked with Nottingham Forest, is set to become one of Palace’s highest earners. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town is in talks with Chelsea over a potential loan move for Armando Broja.
Manchester United has agreed to sign midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain for a deal worth €50m plus €10m in add-ons. This marks their fifth major signing of the season. In other transfer news, Manchester City has agreed to sell Joao Cancelo to Saudi club Al-Hilal for £21.2m.
Chelsea has signed goalkeeper Mike Penders from Genk, with the goalkeeper set to remain on loan at his former club for the current season before joining Chelsea next summer on a deal until 2032.
In other news, Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at retiring at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, while Bristol City women’s manager Lauren Smith has stepped down for a new career opportunity. Tottenham Hotspur women’s team will play three WSL games at their stadium this season, and Brighton’s Evan Ferguson has reportedly caught the eye of Arsenal.
The transfer window deadline is approaching, and rumors of Raheem Sterling potentially moving to Manchester United are swirling. Sterling’s contract situation at Chelsea is said to be a hurdle, but he is open to a move to United. Stay tuned for more updates on the transfer market as the deadline day draws near.
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