Summary
Latest transfers news: Solanke; De Gea; Alvarez; Gallagher; Omorodion; Richarlison; Zouma; Todibo; Penders; Olmo; Hamilton
Gossip: Liverpool still keen on Gordon; Villa want Joao Felix
Pre-season: Nottingham Forest 4-3 Olympiakos
Man City Community Shield news conference with Guardiola from 13:30 BST
EFL build-up: Four games on Friday as season starts
Uefa Conference League qualifying: Kilmarnock & St Mirren earn first leg draws
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get involved Get Involved - strikers on the move?published at 12:15
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Will be gutted to lose Dominic Solanke - he came of age for us last season. He is a really important player and does a lot of work off the ball. I am not impressed with the potential replacement [Aston Villa's] Cameron Archer.... he does not fit the bill.
Andy, Bournemouth
Bees reduce Toney asking price - reportspublished at 12:10
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Strikers on the move?
Brentford
After plenty of interest early in the transfer window, rumours surrounding the future of Brentford's England striker have cooled somewhat in recent weeks. Here are the latest entries in the BBC Sport gossip column:
- 18 June - Tottenham had a bid for England forward Ivan Toney, 28, rejected by Brentford.(Football Transfers), external
- 14 July - Manchester United were interested in Brentford striker Toney, who is open to a move to Old Trafford. (Christian Falk via Mail), external
- 19 July - Brentford were expected to reduce their asking price to less than £50m for Toney because of a lack of interest from rival clubs. (Sun), external
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 12:05
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We will have more on the Community Shield later.
As part of our build-up to Saturday's Wembley clash between the two Manchester clubs, we will be hearing from City manager Pep Guardiola from around 13:30 BST.
Salford boss Robinson 'baffled' by Community Shield clashpublished at 12:01
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Salford City v Port Vale (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesSalford City head coach Karl Robinson has questioned the timing of the Community Shield.
The traditional curtain-raiser to the start of the Premier League season next week, sees Manchester City and Manchester United meet at Wembley in a 15:00 BST kick-off.
That is the same time as 11 fixtures on the opening day of the new League Two season, including Salford's home game with Port Vale.
"Who decided to put the Community Shield on at three o'clock on a Saturday when the EFL is kicking off?", Robinson asked on BBC Radio Manchester.
"The EFL starts. It's the bread and butter of our game. It is the oldest football organisation of leagues going and we decide when we need all the money in the world to kick off the Community Shield at three o'clock.
"That baffles me."
get involved Get Involved - changes to EFL kick-off times & coveragepublished at 11:57
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The worst atmospheres at matches are games that kick off at 12.30 or earlier and now all travelling fans have to suffer more of these as well as getting up at the crack of dawn.
Paul in Watford
Regarding the new coverage, due to work, I rarely get to see my team play in the flesh anymore, however the previous EFL ifollow app meant I could watch all the games back afterwards which was great. I will miss that feature, thanks to Sky.
Tom, Shrewsbury fan
Marseille interested in Arsenal forwardpublished at 11:49
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Friday's gossip column
Image source, Getty ImagesEngland striker Eddie Nketiah has been a key figure in Arsenal's squad in recent seasons and he has attracted the attention of Marseille.
The French club have a long registered interest in the 25-year-old, according to Sky Sports, external.
Olmo says goodbye to RB Leipzigpublished at 11:46
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Image source, Getty ImagesSpain's Dani Olmo, who won the European Championships this summer, has posted a goodbye message to RB Leipzig fans amid reports he is going to sign for Barcelona.
Midfielder Olmo, 26, has been playing for Leipzig for four years. His move to Spanish giants Barca has been reported by the New York Times, external.
Olmo said on social media: "A young club, a young player... We grew up, won our first trophies and made history together.
"Two Cups and the Super Cup are just some of the many unforgettable moments that'll always stay with me.Thank you @RBLeipzig, external, you’ll forever be in my heart."
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 11:42
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When someone said "we need more numbers at Chelsea", they meant points rather than the squad. We used to brag about our number of trophies, but now it’s the squad size!
Ryan
Hamilton signs for Middlesbroughpublished at 11:39
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Image source, Getty ImagesMicah Hamilton has signed for Middlesbrough from Manchester City on a four-year deal.
The 20-year-old midfielder was a product of City's academy.
Boro head coach Michael Carrick said: "Micah is an exciting young player who we're looking forward to working with.
"He's already been in and around the senior side at Man City - he's got that experience from playing in the Champions League - and he is another great addition to the squad."
Lukaku to Napoli or Villa?published at 11:33
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Strikers on the move?
Chelsea
- 31 July - Chelsea were in talks over 31-year-old Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku permanently joining Napoli, while 25-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen could move in the opposite direction on loan.(Athletic - subscription required), external
- 2 August - Aston Villa have reached a deal with Chelsea for Belgium striker Lukaku, but the 31-year-old wants to join Antonio Conte's Napoli. (Il Mattino, in Italian - subscription needed), external
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 11:32
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OK, we have talked about a potential domino effect in the summer transfer window, of Premier League strikers moving clubs, should Dominic Solanke complete his proposed move from Bournemouth to Tottenham.
So we thought we would have a look back through some of the other possible deals for number nines mooted in BBC Sport's gossip column over the summer.
Let's start with Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku...
get involved Get Involved - Chelsea agree deal for Genk goalkeeperpublished at 11:28
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Another keeper! We’ll soon be able to field a team of them. What is going on at the club? Ridiculous.
Rich in Oxford, Chelsea fan
Bournemouth hold interest in Villa's Archerpublished at 11:24
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Nick Mash*ter
BBC Sport football news reporterImage source, Getty ImagesIt has been mentioned that Dominic Solanke's impending transfer to Tottenham from Bournemouth could set the dominoes falling for other moves.
The Cherries hold an interest in Aston Villa's Cameron Archer, who returned to Villa Park this summer after a season at Sheffield United.
They had no plans to add to their forward line while Solanke was at the club but his expected departure drastically changes the landscape at the Vitality Stadium.
Archer re-joined Villa in June after Sheffield United were relegated, which triggered the clause for his return after he joined the Blades for £18m last summer. The striker scored four goals in 21 Premier League starts for United.
Villa's forward line remains thin, though, with little central back up for Ollie Watkins.
Jhon Duran remains at the club - despite summer interest from West Ham, who signed Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund this week.
Archer's immediate future is likely to be tied to whether Duran remains in Birmingham as the club will not leave themselves short up front so close to the start of the season.
get involved Get Involved - strikers on the move?published at 11:20
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I am massively underwhelmed by Solanke's potential signing. While I think he'd probably fit the system quite well, I fear last season was a one-off for him in terms of goalscoring. Maybe he'll surprise us. Maybe a bit of competition will ignite something in the Brazilian pigeon [Richarlison]. At least Solanke ticks the homegrown box I guess. As optimistic as I get as a Spurs fan.
Meh Matt, Falmouth
Chelsea's seven goalkeeperspublished at 11:15
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Chelsea
Image source, Getty ImagesShould Belgium youth international Mike Penders, 19, complete his proposed £17m move from Genk, then he would become the eighth goalkeeper on Chelsea's books.
Here is a list of the goalkeepers currently at Chelsea, according to Transfermarkt:
- Robert Sanchez, aged 26 - made 21 appearances for the first team last season
- Djordje Petrovic, 24 - played 31 times for the senior side last season
- Filip Jorgensen, 22 - signed from Villarreal in July
- Kepa Arrizabalaga, 29 - contracted until 2025, made 20 appearances on loan at Real Madrid last season
- Marcus Bettinelli, 32 - made just one appearance for Chelsea - in the FA Cup in 2022 - in three seasons at the club
- Lucas Bergstrom, 21 - progressed through the academy ranks but yet to play for the first team. Spent last season on loan at Swedish side Brommapojkarna
- Eddie Beach, 20 - under-21s keeper still waiting to make his senior debut. Played five games on loan at National League side Gateshead last season
get involved Get Involved - strikers on the move?published at 11:04
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I’d very happily have Solanke at Arsenal so I think it’s a great move for Spurs, and I’m quite jealous.Hopefully this move can be the trigger for Arsenal to get a new striker who is more clinical than Jesus and Nketiah.
Guy from Nottingham
Chelsea agree Penders dealpublished at 10:55
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Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football news reporterChelsea have agreed a fee believed to be around £17m to sign teenageGenk goalkeeper Mike Penders, subject to a medical.
The Belgian, 19, will sign a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge and is thenexpected to go back on loan to Genk for the upcoming season.
The 6ft 7in shotstopper made his senior Belgian league debut in July andbecame the third youngest goalkeeper to debut in the history of the division.
Penders is also a youth international for Belgium Under-19s.
He will become Chelsea's 10th summer signing taking spending to beyond the£150m mark with Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion expected to join for afurther £34.5m in the coming days.
get involved Get Involved - strikers on the move?published at 10:47
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As far as Ivan Toney or Calvert Lewin potentially replacing Solanke at Bournemouth, no offence intended, but surely that would be a side-step or step-down in their career?
Melly, Anglesey
Spurs in advanced talks over £60m Solanke dealpublished at 10:38
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Simon Stone & Nizaar Kinsella
Image source, Getty ImagesTottenham are in advanced talks with Bournemouth over a £60mdeal for striker Dominic Solanke.
Solanke has a release clause in his contract, as confirmedby Bournemouth owner Bill Foley in his interview with BBC Sport in SantaBarbara last month.
It is understood he is attracted by the prospect of playingin European football.
If the deal goes through it would represent a club recordsale for Bournemouth, exceeding the £40m they received from Manchester City fordefender Nathan Ake in 2020.
Solanke joined Bournemouth from Liverpool for £19m in 2019.
It is understood Liverpool have a substantial sell-onclause.
Foley said last month he hoped the 26-year-old would staybut Bournemouth had "two or three candidates lined up" as potentialalternatives.
get involved Get Involved - strikers on the move?published at 10:32
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Re Danny 09:58 I think Tottenham fans have got to remember Solanke scored more goals than any of their players did in the league last season and that was for a “smaller” club. Give him opportunities and he will thrive at Tottenham
Nick
