Aston Villa have reached an agreement in principle to secure the signing of highly-rated forward Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth €55 million. The Premier League side have beaten significant competition to land the talented winger, marking another major statement of intent in the transfer market as Unai Emery continues to reshape his attacking options.
Tottenham Hotspur have officially entered the race to sign Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, joining Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester City in a high-stakes pursuit. Spurs are eager to add one more attacking weapon to Roberto De Zerbi’s squad before the summer transfer window slams shut.
Liverpool are on the verge of completing a sensational move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, with the Frenchman expected to arrive in England today. The two clubs reached a definitive agreement on Thursday for a deal that will see the 23-year-old become one of the most expensive players in Premier League history.
Ollie Watkins has apologised to Unai Emery and his Aston Villa team-mates after refusing to play in their heavy defeat at Brighton. The England striker made himself unavailable for the Premier League fixture as he looks to finalise a lucrative transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Aston Villa have moved swiftly, preparing to bring in Nicolas Jackson as his replacement.