Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have made headlines with their latest signings, shaking up the Premier League landscape. Aston Villa has secured midfielder Enzo Barrenechea and winger Samuel Iling-Junior from Juventus for a whopping £22m combined fee. Both players have signed lucrative five-year contracts, signaling Villa's ambitious plans under new management.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace has swooped in to sign midfielder Daichi Kamada on a two-year deal following his departure from Lazio. The Japanese international brings a wealth of experience and creativity to Selhurst Park, promising to bolster Palace's midfield options significantly.
Not to be outdone, Newcastle United has reinforced their squad with the acquisition of goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos from Nottingham Forest, shelling out £5m for the shot-stopper. This move comes as part of Newcastle's broader strategy to solidify their defensive core ahead of the upcoming season.
Ipswich Town, aiming to strengthen their backline, has secured the services of right-back Ben Johnson on a four-year contract after his contract with West Ham expired. Johnson's pace and defensive acumen make him a valuable addition to Ipswich's promotion aspirations in the Championship.
In another twist, Manuel Ugarte is set to depart PSG this summer, with Manchester United emerging as a serious contender for the talented midfielder's signature. The Uruguayan's potential move to Old Trafford adds further intrigue to United's midfield rebuild under new manager Erik ten Hag.
Elsewhere, a bidding war is brewing among English giants Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and West Ham for Bologna's highly-rated centre-back Riccardo Calafiori. With a price tag exceeding £40m, Calafiori has caught the attention of these clubs, each eager to bolster their defensive ranks ahead of the new season.
Brighton & Hove Albion has made a significant splash by signing winger Yankuba Minteh from Newcastle for a hefty £33m fee. Minteh's arrival on a five-year deal underscores Brighton's ambition to secure a top-half finish in the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest has also been active in the transfer market, securing the services of midfielder Elliot Anderson from Newcastle for £35m. The talented youngster is seen as a key piece in Forest's quest for promotion to the Premier League next season.