Hull City have launched a move to sign Real Betis winger Pablo Garcia for around 7 million pounds as clubs step up activity before the transfer window closes on September 1. The Championship club turned their focus to the 20-year-old Spaniard after negotiations for Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey stalled.
Garcia has become a key player for Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini due to his pace and goal contributions. He made his debut for Spain Under-21s a year ago and has scored three goals in five games at that level. The winger appeared as a substitute for Antony on Sunday night during a 1-0 friendly defeat against Inter Milan, where John Stones scored the winning goal off the bench on his debut.
Juventus Switch Goalkeeper Focus to Guglielmo Vicario
Juventus have resumed contacts for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario after a proposed move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez collapsed on Sunday night. The Italian Serie A club initially offered 6 million pounds plus performance-related bonuses for Martinez, whose advisors had agreed terms with Juventus intermediaries for a significant pay rise on his current 130,000 pounds a week wages.
Despite early optimism surrounding the deal, Juventus pulled back from negotiations for Martinez and reopened talks for 29-year-old Vicario. Meanwhile, Aston Villa agreed a 30 million pounds deal with Italian side Parma for Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who will sign a five-year contract. Suzuki is expected to become Villa's new first-choice goalkeeper, leaving the West Midlands club seeking a solution for Martinez.
Championship Clubs Target Bolton Forward John McAtee
Bolton Wanderers forward John McAtee is attracting interest from four Championship clubs entering the final weeks of the transfer window. Charlton Athletic, Cardiff City, Lincoln City and Sheffield Wednesday have all made formal enquiries regarding the 27-year-old player.
The Salford-born forward turned 27 last month and has established a reputation as a versatile and hard-working attacker across the front line since joining Bolton in 2024. McAtee delivered an impressive performance on Saturday during Bolton's return to the Championship, registering two assists in a 2-1 victory over Preston North End in the club's first second-tier match in seven years.
Newcastle United Pursue Dedic and Track Bergvall
Benfica right-back Amar Dedic is due on Tyneside tomorrow to undergo a medical ahead of a 29.5 million pounds transfer to Newcastle United. Negotiations have reached their final stages for the 23-year-old Bosnia international, who is expected to go straight into the squad to face Liverpool next weekend.
Newcastle United also retain interest in Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall. The club discussed the Swede during negotiations over Sandro Tonali's sale to Tottenham and submitted further enquiries afterwards, but were informed that the fee would exceed 50 million pounds. Nottingham Forest are also expected to make another offer for Bergvall.
In addition to their pursuit of Bergvall, Newcastle held discussions with German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich regarding midfielder Joao Palhinha while considering alternative targets across Europe.
Al Hilal Target Chelsea Winger Pedro Neto
Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has emerged as a target for Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have also placed the Portuguese winger on their target lists, but Chelsea's asking price is understood to be prohibitive for domestic suitors.
West Ham and Coventry City Pursue Striker Deals
West Ham United have inquired about Leeds United striker Joel Piroe after negotiations with Dutch club AZ Alkmaar for Troy Parrott hit an impasse. West Ham had an opening bid of around 15 million pounds rejected for Parrott last week and remained in talks with a slightly higher proposal, but the deal is currently paused while Leeds remain prepared to sell Piroe.
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard is holding talks with Turkish club Fenerbahce over a 21 million pounds deal for 19-year-old striker Sidiki Cherif. Lampard wants Cherif, who scored three goals in 14 games for Fenerbahce and attracted interest from Crystal Palace and Wrexham in January, alongside an agreed deal to sign Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest.
Further Summer Transfer Deals
Japanese midfielder Tatsuki Seko has departed Stoke City to join J1 League side Urawa Reds for an undisclosed fee. The 28-year-old returns to Japan after two seasons in the Championship with the Potters following his move from Kawasaki Frontale in the summer of 2024.
France Under-21 international left-back Dayann Methalie has arrived in the United Kingdom ahead of a medical to complete a 25.7 million pounds transfer from Toulouse to Sunderland pending tomorrow's medical assessments.
Elsewhere, Fulham had a 17 million pounds bid rejected by Italian club Atalanta for 26-year-old right-back Raoul Bellanova, with Atalanta reluctant to sell the defender this summer. Meanwhile, Leeds United agreed a deal with German side Hamburg to send defender Sebastiaan Bornauw on loan for the upcoming season.
Recent Window Developments
The latest moves follow several key developments reported by Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team as the September 1 deadline approaches:
- Aston Villa opened talks with Parma to sign Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
- Djed Spence completed a 30 million pounds transfer to Italian side Inter Milan.
- Chelsea awaited a formal transfer bid for midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
- Manchester United transfer target Carlos Baleba emerged on Newcastle United's radar.
- Roy Keane's son-in-law was linked with a potential move to a Portuguese club.
- West Ham United expressed interest in signing free agent striker Jamie Vardy.
