Pedro Neto linked with shock move to Al Hilal, Coventry hold talks over £21m move for Fenerbahce striker while Hull City launch move for Real Betis winger: WINDOW WATCH
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 as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Dedic due on Tyneside tomorrow
Benfica right-back Amar Dedic is due on Tyneside tomorrow to undergo a medical ahead of his move to Newcastle.
Negotiations are at the final stages with a £29.5million deal in place for the 23-year-old.
The Bosnia international is likely to go straight into the team to play Liverpool next weekend.
Newcastle have also held talks with Bayern Munich over a move for Joao Palhinha but have other targets they are considering.
Coventry hold talks over £21m move for striker
As reported by Daily Mail Sport last night, Coventry City are in talks with Fenebahce over a £21million deal for striker Sidiki Cherif.
As well as agreeing to sign Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi, manager Frank Lampard wants Cherif who was a target for Crystal Palace and Wrexham in January.
The 19-year-old scored three goals in 14 games for Fenerbahce.
Neto a shock target for Al Hilal
Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is wanted by Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
Neto is also on the lists of Tottenham and Manchester City but Chelsea’s asking price is understood to be prohibitive.
Pedro Neto has emerged as a target for Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal
Tigers in for Betis star Garcia
Hull City are in talks for Real Betis winger Pablo Garcia.
The 20-year-old is valued around £7million by Betis. He made his debut for Spain U21s a year ago and has scored three goals in five games for his country at that level.
Hull have been looking for a winger after a proposed deal for Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey stalled.
Garcia has become a key player for coach Manuel Pellegrini owing to his pace and goal contributions.
He came on as a substitute for Antony last night in their 1-0 friendly defeat at Inter Milan on Sunday. John Stones scored the only goal, coming off the bench to score on his debut.
Hull City are in talks for Real Betis winger Pablo Garcia (left)
Click below for all the transfer developments over the last few days…
SATURDAY: PSG move for Zion Suzuki crumbles
FRIDAY: Djed Spence completes £30m move to Inter Milan
THURSDAY: Chelsea waiting for Fernandez bid
WEDNESDAY: Man United target Carlos Baleba on Newcastle’s radar
TUESDAY: Roy Keane’s son-in-law linked with move to Portugal
MONDAY: West Ham interested in free agent Jamie Vardy