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Crystal Palace have announced the signing of highly rated Chelsea defender Marc Guehi for £18million.
The 21-year-old joins Patrick Vieira’s new-look Palace team having spent the last season and a half on loan at Championship side Swansea.
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has admitted that Andy Carroll’s time at the club is coming to an end.
Speaking after Newcastle’s shock 1-0 loss at the hands of York, he said: “I think Andy needs to go and play somewhere.
“We had that conversation a few weeks ago. You’ve also seen a change in shirt number. It’s all been very amicable.”
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer dodged a question regarding possible incoming signing Raphael Varane.
Speaking after United’s pre-season win against Derby County, the manager refused to talk about Varane.
Reporter: “Why were you keen to sign Sancho?”
Solskjær: “I will talk about players when we sign them, not while they’re at another club.”
Reporter: “How close are you to signing Varane?”
Solskjær: “[Laughs] Same again!”
Tottenham are interested in signing 20-year-old Schalke sensation Matthew Hoppe, according to The Boot Room.
Hoppe found the back of the net six times in the Bundesliga last season.
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Brighton and England defender Ben White.
According to the Times, the Gunners have agreed to pay Brighton £50million for White.
The 23-year-old completed his first full season in the top flight last season, and made his England debut.