New Liverpool signing Victor Munoz reports for duty – as highly-rated Southampton and England teenager jets to Italy to seal Serie A loan move: WINDOW WATCH
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It’s that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it’s sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.
Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Hammers confirm Veltman
West Ham have confirmed the signing of former Brighton defender Joel Veltman.
The Dutch defender has signed a one-year contract with an option for a second year.
‘I’m delighted to have signed, and I can’t wait to get started,’ said Veltman. ‘The project here really excites me.’
Barca rival Real Madrid’s interest in Rodri
Barcelona have finally made their interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri official to rival Real Madrid for his signature.
Rodri wants to return to Spain but Manchester City have been waiting for other clubs to declare their interest to get the optimum price for the 30-year-old.
They have made a new contract offer to the Spain captain who has one year left but are aware of his desire to explore a move back.
Rodri was keen on a move to Madrid but equally is understood to be open to joining Barca’s project where eight of the national team are in the current squad.
Barcelona have finally expressed their interest in Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri
Sanchez set for Cherries move
Sevilla right-back Juanlu Sanchez has been having his medical checks ahead of a permanent move to Bournemouth.
The 22-year-old arrived on the south coast yesterday to finalise his £11.2m transfer.
Boro agree deal for Phillips
Tottenham and Middlesbrough have agreed a £7million deal plus add ons for centre back Ashley Phillips.
The 21-year-old’s former club Blackburn are due a sell on percentage.
A central defender became Boro’s priority after Dael Fry’s decision to leave for Birmingham at the end of his contract.
Munoz reports for duty
Spain winger Victor Munoz reported to Liverpool training for the first time yesterday following his £34.5million move from Osasuna.
Munoz moved to Los Rojillos last summer from Real Madrid, for whom he made four appearances after graduating from their youth set-up having previously been with the academy of his hometown club, Barcelona.
Munoz was the first new addition after the arrival of head coach Andoni Iraola.
Victor Munoz with agents Juanma Lopez and Andy Bara from Niagara Sports
Saints teen heads to Italy
Southampton winger Jay Robinson arrived in Milan’s Linate airport at 9pm last night ahead of sealing his loan move to newly-promoted Serie A side Monza.
The 19-year-old, who made his Premier League debut in 2025, made 23 appearances in the Championship last season but his campaign was hindered by a quad injury.
The teenager, who has also represented England at every age group from U16s up to the U19s, is hoping to gain regular game time in Italy’s top flight.
Southampton winger Jay Robinson is set to seal a loan move to Serie A club Monza
Click below for all the transfer developments over the last few days…
WEDNESDAY: Aston Villa braced for fresh Arsenal bid to sign Ezri Konsa
TUESDAY: Man City step up chase for Chelsea’s Pedro Neto
MONDAY: Newcastle reject Arsenal bid for Bruno Guimaraes
SUNDAY: Chelsea seal deal for England’s Argentine nemesis
SATURDAY: Man United star becomes target for Spanish club
FRIDAY: Newcastle agree deal for goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek
THURSDAY: John Stones seals Inter Milan move
WEDNESDAY: Man City push for World Cup wonderkid amid doubts over Rodri’s future