Here’s the latest Premier League transfer news from today.
Brighton & Hove Albion are set to play their third pre-season friendly of the summer as they take on Reading this afternoon.
The Seagulls are unbeaten so far after playing a 0-0 draw with Union Saint-Gilloise and beating Estoril Praia in Portugal the following week.
Neal Maupay will be looking to add to his pre-season tally after netting a brace last time out.
The French striker hopes to get off to a good start when the Seagulls take on Manchester United in their season opener.
Maupay has failed to hit double-digit goal tally in the past two seasons since scoring ten in his debut campaign on the South Coast.
Here are today’s rumors…
Fulham are said to be in talks with Barcelona over a move for goalkeeper Neto. The La Liga club are looking to offload the 33-year-old this summer rather than losing him for free next year. (SPORT)
Everton have reportedly rejected the chance to sign Thomas Lemar from Atletico Madrid this summer. The 26-year-old is set to sign a new contract with the Spanish club but it was previously thought he would be ready to offload him if the right offer arrives. (Liverpool Echo)
Manchester City are reportedly considering allowing youngster James McAtee on loan this summer with Aston Villa, Leicester and Leeds United all having expressed interest. The 19-year-old made two Premier League appearances last season. (Birmingham Live)
Everton are reportedly keen to sign Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Alassane Plea this summer. The 29-year-old’s contract expires next year and could be available on the cheap. (The Team)