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LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Chelsea sign Lavia, Endo joins Liverpool

Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Friday, August 18.

Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today's transfer rumours and done deals.

Today's key events:

  • Chelsea confirm Romeo Lavia signing from Southampton

  • Wataru Endo joins Liverpool from Stuttgart

  • Newcastle United agree £28m Lewis Hall deal

  • Real Madrid offered Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku

  • Bayern Munich end David de Gea interest

  • Nottingham Forest make verbal bid for Monaco's Youssouf Fofana



  • Monaco plotting move for Tottenham's Davinson Sanchez?

    Monaco are showing an interest in Tottenham Hotspur defender Davinson Sanchez, according to a report.

    The Colombia international failed to nail down a regular starting role under Antonio Conte last season, and his fortunes did not improve with Cristian Stellini or Ryan Mason at the helm.

    During a 3-2 loss to Bournemouth in April, Sanchez - who had come off the bench - was booed by the home crowd before being hastily withdrawn, in an episode which was expected to mark the end of his Spurs career.

    The 27-year-old's deal now has fewer than 12 months left to run, although he was included in the matchday squad for last weekend's 2-2 draw with Brentford over Eric Dier.

    Click here to read the full story.

    15m ago NEW CONTRACT

    Odel Offiah extends Brighton contract, joins Hearts on loan

    "Odel has been around the first team picture for a while now, but we want him to get regular minutes," technical director David Weir told the Brighton & Hove Albion website.

    "It was great for us to have another academy graduate get their first taste of Premier League football last season, something Odel had earned and we're looking forward to seeing how he adapts to this new challenge in Scotland. We wish him the best of luck for the season."

    Liverpool announce Wataru Endo signing

    Liverpool have announced the signing of Japanese midfielder Wataru Endo from Stuttgart.

    The 30-year-old joins for a reported fee of £16.2m and becomes Jurgen Klopp's third signing of the summer after Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

    Endo is believed to have signed a four-year deal with the Reds until 2027, and the Japan international will wear the number three shirt during his time on Merseyside.

    "I'm very happy right now and I'm so excited to join a big club in Liverpool," Endo told liverpoolfc.com after completing his medical and signing his contract.

    Click here to read the full story.

    Napoli 'beat Chelsea, Liverpool, PSG to Gabri Veiga signing'

    Napoli have reportedly won the race to sign in-demand Celta Vigo starlet Gabri Veiga.

    The Spain Under-21 international has been the subject of an intense transfer tussle this summer after enjoying a breakthrough La Liga campaign in the 2022-23 season.

    Veiga came up with 11 goals and four assists in 36 top-flight matches, and his form also earned him a place in Spain's Under-21 European Championships squad, where his nation lost to England in the final.

    The 6ft 1in midfielder remains contracted to Celta Vigo for another three seasons, but Rafael Benitez's side will be powerless to prevent him moving on to pastures new for the right price.

    Click here to read the full story.

    Newcastle 'reach agreement with Chelsea to sign Lewis Hall'

    Newcastle United have reportedly reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign teenager Lewis Hall.

    Earlier this summer, the 18-year-old looked set to sign a new six-year contract with the West Londoners before moving to Crystal Palace on loan.

    However, Newcastle have stepped up their interest in Hall over the last week and now appear have hijacked Palace's proposed deal to recruit the versatile wideman.

    According to Sky Sports News, the Magpies have agreed to sign Hall from Chelsea on an initial season-long loan deal with an obligation to buy next summer.

    Click here to read the full story.

    1h ago DONE DEAL

    Olympiacos sign Nottingham Forest's Gustavo Scarpa on loan

    2h ago DONE DEAL

    Manilos Siopis joins Cardiff City on three-year deal


    "I know Erol Bulut very well. We worked together, and he wants to win every time. I also work like this all of my career," Siopis told the official Cardiff City website.

    "I also know Dimi [Goutas] very well, too - he is my good friend. We have spoken, but not too much. He is a very good player, and I hope we can help the team to achieve our targets.

    "I have seen the stadium, and I cannot wait to play with our supporters. They will see what I can do on the field."

    Cardiff manager Erol Bulut added: "Normally, a player like Manolis, when you try to take him, you can't take him. It's really difficult to get a player like this.

    "I brought him to Alanyaspor and he took a really big step to Trabzonspor. When we saw that he became available, we contacted him and we have a really good relationship.

    "He's a fighter, who will work hard for the team. The fans will like him and in the last few years, he has increased his technical skills with the ball."

    2h ago DONE DEAL

    Rotherham complete signing of midfielder Christ Tiehi

    2h ago DONE DEAL

    Fulham defender Luciano D'Auria-Henry joins Cheltenham Town on loan

    Chelsea confirm signing of Romeo Lavia

    Chelsea have confirmed that they have signed Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia on a long-term contract.

    With a wide array of midfielders departing Stamford Bridge throughout the summer transfer window, head coach Mauricio Pochettino has been eager to bolster his options.

    Enzo Fernandez and Conor Gallagher impressed as a partnership against Liverpool last weekend, yet Chelsea's business over the past week suggests that it will be a short-lived combination.

    Just days after Moises Caicedo left Brighton & Hove Albion for the Blues in a British-record transfer deal, Chelsea have announced that Lavia is the latest arrival in West London.

    Click here to read the full story.

    3h ago NEW CONTRACT

    Stephen Welsh signs new four-year Celtic contract

    Lavia confirms Southampton exit ahead of Chelsea transfer

    Chelsea are seemingly on the brink of signing Romeo Lavia after the midfielder confirmed his exit from Southampton on social media.

    Last summer, the Saints pulled off a deal for the Manchester City youngster, the assumption being that he would be provided with time to bed into life at St Mary's.

    Instead, the 19-year-old became one of the club's most important players, making 26 starts and three substitute outings in his debut Premier League campaign.

    His performances inevitably led to interest from elsewhere, while Southampton were conscious of Man City activating a buy-back clause in 2024 for less money than they could receive this summer.

    Click here to read the full story.

    Liverpool considering offer for Wolves midfielder Lemina?

    Liverpool have reportedly identified Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Mario Lemina as a potential transfer target.

    The Merseyside giants have witnessed as many as five players for the centre of the pitch move on to pastures new this summer, with the sales of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson having initially not been anticipated.

    As a result, Jurgen Klopp has been left short of options with only Alexis Mac Allister having been signed from Brighton & Hove Albion.

    Recently, Liverpool have tried and failed to beat Chelsea in the races for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia respectively, with Klopp now left scrambling for fresh faces before the end of August.

    Click here to read the full story.

    3h ago DONE DEAL

    Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Patrick Pentz loaned to Brondby

    Real Madrid offered chance to sign Chelsea forward Lukaku?

    Real Madrid have reportedly been provided with the chance to sign Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku.

    In the two months since Inter Milan lost the Champions League final to Manchester City, Lukaku has been heavily linked with a number of different clubs.

    Most notably, the runners-up of the European showpiece - his former permanent and loan employers - pulled out of the race after it emerged that the Belgium international was interested in signing for rivals Juventus.

    However, their fellow Serie A outfit have failed to get a deal over the line, Chelsea not having sufficient interest in a part-exchange proposal involving Dusan Vlahovic.

    Click here to read the full story.

    Transfer rumours: Kudus to West Ham, Zaniolo to Villa, Brownhill to Wolves

    West Ham United have reportedly made significant progress on a potential deal for Ajax's Mohammed Kudus.

    The Ghana international's future has been the subject of much speculation this summer, with a number of clubs believed to have expressed an interest in signing him.

    Manchester United and Arsenal are both believed to be admirers, while Brighton & Hove Albion have also been heavily linked with his services during the transfer window.

    However, recent reports have claimed that West Ham are in the driving seat for the attacker.

    Click here to read the full story.

    6h ago

    Welcome!

    Good morning and welcome to another day of transfer news and rumours!

    Before we get started with a look at all of today's biggest transfer talk, let's first have a quick recap of what happened yesterday.

    Yesterday's top stories

  • Chelsea-linked Michael Olise signs new four-year Crystal Palace deal
  • Romeo Lavia completes Chelsea medical
  • Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain 'remain interested in Barcelona's Gavi
  • Liverpool hold talks over Sofyan Amrabat move
  • Arsenal to rekindle interest in Mohamed Simakan
  • Chelsea considering move for Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson
  • Manchester City's Pep Guardiola discusses Cole Palmer future after UEFA Super Cup win
  • Real Madrid looking to hijack Al-Nassr's deal for Aymeric Laporte
  • Click here to read full details of all yesterday's transfer news and rumours

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