LIVE Transfer Talk: Ousmane Dembele set to sign new deal with Barcelona
Ousmane Dembele appears set to finally agree to a new contract with Barcelona. Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) The summer transfer window is here, and there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Dembele ready to ink new deal After becoming a free agent at the end of June, Ousmane Dembele has decided to return to Barcelona, writes Fabrizio Romano. 10hJon Molyneux-Carter 4dMark Ogden 4dESPN 2 Related It is reported that full agreement has been reached with the Blaugrana over a new deal that will see the 25-year-old France international accept a reduced salary to continue his career at the Camp Nou. While Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have been linked with him, it looks as though Dembele's priority was always to continue with Barcelona, despite his agents testing the waters across Europe; and it is now understood that only final approval is required over his new contract that will secure him at the club until June 2024. Dembele has been a priority for Xavi Hernandez this summer, having impressed the LaLiga side's manager when he welcomed him back into first-team activities. He made 21 appearances in Spain's top flight last season and assisted 13 goals. - Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)- Don't have ESPN? Get instant access LIVE BLOG 21.20 BST: Aston Villa confirm the signing of Ludwig Augustinsson on a season-long loan. The 28-year-old will join Villa Park on a loan deal from Sevilla, which includes an option to buy next summer. The Sweden international completed 27 appearances across all-competitions for the Spanish side last season and the experienced left-back is now set to compete with Lucas Digne for a position in Steven Gerrard's starting line-up. 21.00 BST: Brentford are set to beat Manchester United to the free transfer of goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha. According to the Athletic, the 27-year-old is close to joining the Bees from Lazio on a four-year deal. The Albanian international reportedly rejected a move to Old Trafford in favour of first-team football in London, following uncertainty surrounding the future of current first-choice goalkeeper David Raya, with the 26-year-old yet to accept an initial offer to extend his contract, which expires in 2024. 20.42 BST: Wolves reject £25m opening bid from Everton to sign Morgan Gibbs-White, according to Sky Sports. The 22-year-old academy graduate, who spent last season on loan at Sheffield United, has made 86 appearances for the Wolverhampton side. The England U21 international is reportedly part of Bruno Lage's plans for next season and, with two years remaining on his contract, the midfielder is currently in negotiations for a long-term deal that will keep him at the Molineux. 19.30 BST: Samu Castillejo is set to leave AC Milan after agreeing personal terms with Valencia. Sky Sports Italia reports that the 27-year-old will return to Spain after four years as he is wanted by former manager Gennaro Gattuso. The winger joined the Rossoneri in 2018 from Villareal, but only featured in five Serie A games last season, as the Italian side look to make room for Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech. 18.38 BST: Crystal Palace announced the signing of Cheick Doucouré from RC Lens on a five-year-deal. Sky Sports report that the Eagles will sign the 22-year-old midfielder for £18m, who completed 34 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, which could rise to £21m including add-ons. The Mali international is Patrick Vieira's third signing of this summer transfer window, behind winger Malcolm Ebiowei and goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. 17.45 BST: Manchester United have announced that Andreas Pereira has left the club and joined newly promoted Fulham.
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