Hello and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of today's transfer news.
The big story of yesterday saw Chelsea complete a deal for Brighton's Marc Cucurella , while clubs have scrambled to complete deals ahead of kicking off their season today.
Stay tuned for live updates throughout the day. (Photo: Getty Images) August 6, 2022 at 3:40 PM EDT The Chelsea head coach was asked whether Alonso asked to not be considered ahead of a possible move to Barcelona.
GO FURTHER Tuchel confirms Alonso asked to be left out of Chelsea squad ahead of proposed Barcelona transfer August 6, 2022 at 2:35 PM EDT The head coaches exchanged words but both refused to be drawn on exactly what was said...
GO FURTHER Lage on Marsch confrontation after Wolves’ defeat by Leeds: ‘There are some things you cannot say’ Jesse Marsch and Bruno Lage clash on the touchline at full-time 😡 pic.twitter.com/UjJMmYnvm6 August 6, 2022 at 11:54 AM EDT Jurgen Klopp believes his Liverpool side’s attitude “wasn’t right in the beginning” during their 2-2 draw against Fulham on Saturday.
Liverpool had to come from behind twice at Craven Cottage, with Klopp adding that their performance was “massively improvable”.
GO FURTHER Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool’s draw with Fulham: ‘The attitude was not right in the beginning’ August 6, 2022 at 11:44 AM EDT An exciting day in the Premier League continues with Frank Lampard's Everton side hosting Chelsea at Goodison Park.
You can follow all the action with my colleague Jack Johnson.
August 6, 2022 at 9:49 AM EDT Leeds United are set to complete the signing of former Everton, Real Betis and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Joel Robles on Monday.
Robles, 32, has agreed an initial one-year deal at Elland Road and will arrive in England to provide more back-up to Leeds’ first choice, Illan Meslier.
The Premier League club have youngster Kristoffer Klaesson in reserve , named on the bench for today’s season opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers , but they were increasingly keen to secure experienced cover for Meslier, their No 1 for the past two seasons.
GO FURTHER Leeds United to sign Joel Robles on one-year deal August 6, 2022 at 8:08 AM EDT You can join my colleague Luke Bissett with our live blog for Fulham vs Liverpool. (Spoiler: you will be surprised by the current scoreline)...
Click here for all the action.
August 6, 2022 at 7:43 AM EDT Manchester United Women have announced the signing of England international Nikita Parris from Arsenal.
Parris, 28, has signed a two-year deal at United less than a week after helping England Women win the European Championship at Wembley Stadium.
The forward came off the bench in the 120th minute as England defeated Germany 2-1 in extra time thanks to goals by new United team-mate Ella Toone and Manchester City's Chloe Kelly.
GO FURTHER Nikita Parris completes Manchester United transfer after England success August 6, 2022 at 7:08 AM EDT Brendan Rodgers believes Jonny Evans is the natural successor to Kasper Schmeichel as captain of Leicester City.
Schmeichel, 35, ended his 11-year Leicester stay earlier this week when the experienced goalkeeper departed the King Power Stadium for French side Nice.
Leicester lost their captain as well as their starting goalkeeper for an initial fee of just £1million but Rodgers believes former Manchester United defender Evans, 34, is the perfect man to lead his team out this season.
GO FURTHER Jonny Evans is the perfect player to replace Kasper Schmeichel as Leicester captain , Brendan Rodgers August 6, 2022 at 5:35 AM EDT Watford are in advanced talks with Real Cartagena over the signing of 18-year-old striker Jorge Cabezas Hurtado.
If the deal goes through the Colombian under-20 international would most likely be loaned out and, according to sources, is being viewed as an option for the future.
He has made 18 appearances and scored four goals for the Colombian second division side.
August 6, 2022 at 5:23 AM EDT Marc Cucurella’s move to Chelsea has made him the most expensive left-back in history, Brighton’s biggest ever sale and the third-most expensive Spanish player of all time.
It is a remarkable transfer considering he had a Burnley shirt in his hands a year ago.
Find out how his journey to the top could have been a lot different.
GO FURTHER Marc Cucurella: From brink of Burnley move to a £63m Chelsea signing August 6, 2022 at 5:07 AM EDT The 20-year-old midfielder, who has made three senior appearances for Liverpool, spent the first half of last season on loan at Blackburn Rovers.
He joins an Aberdeen side which finished 10th last season.
Leighton Clarkson has joined Aberdeen on loan for 2022-23.
All the best for the season ahead, Leighton 👊 August 6, 2022 at 4:26 AM EDT Alan Shearer has sat down with one of the biggest signings of this summer's transfer window , Manchester City new boy Erling Haaland.
City spent £51million on the striker to bolster their attack ahead of the new season.
Read Haaland's thoughts on his move to the Premier League, his miss against Liverpool in the Community Shield and so much more...
GO FURTHER Erling Haaland interview , scoring goals, missing that chance and why it’s OK to feel pain August 6, 2022 at 4:20 AM EDT The Premier League is back.
Yes, you heard it right , the Premier League is back.
It feels good, doesn't it?
We will be providing updates on two games today , Fulham vs Liverpool (12.30pm KO) and Everton vs Chelsea (5.30pm KO).
We will also keep you up to date with all the latest goings on in the transfer market. source