We are now just three days away from the opening game of the Premier League season and transfer news is becoming frenzied as clubs push for late deals. Manchester United host Fulham 8pm on Friday night, by which time the club are expected to seal the signing of Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich.

But Liverpool’s wait for the first signing of the Arne Slot era goes on. Martin Zubimendi has turned down a move to Anfield in favour of staying at Real Sociedad, leaving the Reds with a race against a time to get in new faces before playing Ipswich on Saturday 

Meanwhile, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are at loggerheads over a deal for Conor Gallagher. The midfielder has already travelled to Spain, but has been unable to complete a move with the two clubs so far failing to reach an agreement over terms

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