Transfer news;man united head coach verge to sign Mikel Merino to replace

After their initial bid was rejected, a second offer, closer to £30 million, seems to have been enough to push the deal forward. Sociedad has now confirmed the ongoing negotiations by excluding Merino from their squad for today’s LaLiga opener against Rayo Vallecano.

Meanwhile, Chelsea is busy with summer transfers as they work to finalize Conor Gallagher’s future, engaging in further talks with Atletico Madrid about Joao Felix, who is expected to sign for around £34 million.

A move for Victor Osimhen remains on the table, though PSG might re-enter the race following an injury to Goncalo Ramos. There’s also speculation about a bold move for Jadon Sancho, while Raheem Sterling has issued a surprising statement about his future after being omitted from the squad to face Manchester City.

Additionally, Brentford’s Ivan Toney is another player expected to depart West London, having been left out of their squad.

Elsewhere, Manchester United has received a boost in their pursuit of Manuel Ugarte, as Paris Saint-Germain appears to be lining up his replacement. Atalanta’s Ederson, who has also been linked with Liverpool, has emerged as a new target.

Tottenham made a surprise move by signing Wilson Odobert and have agreed to sell Oliver Skipp to Leicester, with a medical scheduled for today.

For all the latest transfer updates, rumors, and developments, follow Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!Enzo Maresca wants Raheem Sterling to remain at Chelsea but acknowledges that the club will need to offload some players due to the squad’s size

Maresca stated, “I want Raheem Sterling, but I want all 30 players we have. However, there’s not enough space for everyone, so some players will need to leave.”Chelsea is set to allow Bashir Humphreys to join Burnley.

A loan deal with an obligation to buy is reportedly in the works with the Championship club, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Swansea.

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Raheem Sterling is seeking clarity over his future at Chelsea. Despite being included in the club’s pre-match material, he was left out of the squad to face Man City. Sterling’s camp released a statement emphasizing his commitment to Chelsea and expressing the need for clarity on his situation. Juventus has been linked as a potential destination for the 29-year-old.