Merino’s Real Sociedad and Spain team-mate Martin Zubimendi is believed to be eager to join Liverpool, with Manchester United understood to be targeting the likes of Sander Berge and Youssouf Fofana as midfield alternatives having failed to close a deal for Manuel Ugarte. Chelsea will announce the £34.5million signing of Samu Omorodion after a medical and are expected to continue their latest recruitment drive with deals for both Mike Penders and Gabriel Mec next as Conor Gallagher heads to Atletico Madrid along with Julian Alvarez.

Source: Metro August 08, 2024 17:42 UTC