LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Pochettino blocks Neymar move, Spurs sign Van de Ven
Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Tuesday, August 8.
Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today's transfer rumours and done deals.
Today's key events
Newcastle sign Tino Livramento from Southampton
RKC Waalwijk sign Filip Stevanovic on loan from Man City
From Manchester City to RKC Waalwijk, welcome Filip! 🟡🔵
— RKC Waalwijk (@RKCWAALWIJK) August 8, 2023
"At RKC Waalwijk, players get the chance to show themselves at the highest level, in addition, the club has proven several times that it can develop players," he told the club website.
General manager Frank van Mosselveld added: "After lengthy contact with Manchester City, there finally appeared to be an opening to bring him to Waalwijk on a rental basis. An opportunity we couldn't pass up. A player like Filip, with his attacking qualities, is an added value for us."
Tottenham complete Micky van de Ven signing
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Micky van de Ven from Wolfsburg.
The centre-back has put pen to paper on a six-year deal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, keeping him at the club until 2029.
Van de Ven was in attendance for Tottenham's 5-1 pre-season win over Shakhtar Donetsk last weekend ahead of finalising the terms of his switch.
The fee to take the 22-year-old to North London is thought to be worth around £43m.
Blackburn sign goalkeeper Leopold Wahlstedt on three-year deal
✍️ We are delighted to conclude the capture of highly-rated goalkeeper Leopold Wahlstedt for an undisclosed fee.
— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) August 8, 2023
The 24-year-old Sweden international joins on a three-year deal from Odds Ballklubb.
Vӓlkommen, Leo! 👋
🔗 https://t.co/26zWf1VQln#Rovers 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/AHONlZJl3W
Transfer rumours: Napoli want Veiga, Burnley chasing Berge, Forest considering Schmeichel
Napoli reportedly join a number of Premier League clubs in the race to sign Celta Vigo playmaker Gabri Veiga.
After playing a starring role for the Spanish outfit during 2022-23, Veiga has emerged as a target for a wide array of teams due to the £34.5m release clause in his contract.
However, despite his known value and the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea allegedly monitoring the situation, a deal is yet to materialise.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Napoli have made an effort to move in front of the English giants as they look to make an eye-catching signing ahead of their Serie A title defence.
Newcastle sign Tino Livramento from Southampton
Newcastle United have completed the signing of Tino Livramento from Southampton.
The 20-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at St James' Park, keeping him at the club until 2028.
The transfer fee remains undisclosed, but is thought to be worth around £40m.
Livramento joined Southampton from Chelsea in 2021 and quickly established himself as a first-team regular at St Mary's before suffering a serious injury that forced him to miss the majority of last season.
Spurs to offer two players in bid for Forest's Johnson?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly contemplating whether to propose a part-exchange deal for Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson.
While Spurs can claim to have enjoyed a productive transfer window on the incoming front, speculation regarding Harry Kane's future means that their forward line remains incomplete.
Argentine frontman Alejo Veliz is on the brink of arriving at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, yet Ange Postecoglou has ambitions to make further changes in attack.
The level of those alterations may be dependent on what materialises with Kane, the latest development seeing Spurs reject an improved bid from Bayern Munich.
Pochettino 'blocks Chelsea move for Neymar'
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly made it clear that he does not want Neymar as part of his first-team squad this season.
While the Blues have endured a chaotic summer, through necessity more so than choice, it has also been productive with Pochettino seeing a wide array of talent depart Stamford Bridge.
Robert Sanchez, Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson have also arrived to bolstered his senior ranks, other additions currently bidding to impress before the end of August.
If reports are to be believed, Chelsea's remaining focus is on at least one experienced central midfielder and a versatile attacker who can play in a number of roles in the final third.
PSG confirm signing of Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos
Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos.
The Ligue 1 giants have enjoyed a productive 2023-24 summer transfer window, acquiring a mixture of eight players that have been earmarked for the present and future.
However, at a time when Lionel Messi has departed on a free transfer and PSG want to part ways with Kylian Mbappe, securing the services of a new frontman was imperative.
While the likes of Victor Osimhen, Harry Kane and Dusan Vlahovic have all been linked with a switch to Parc des Princes, the French outfit have instead decided to press ahead with the addition of Ramos.
Hertha Berlin sign Michal Karbownik from Brighton
Good luck to Michal Karbownik, who has completed a permanent move to Hertha Berlin. 🤝
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 8, 2023
PSG complete signing of Goncalo Ramos
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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) August 7, 2023
Paris Saint-Germain are delighed to announce the signing of Gonçalo Ramos. The 22-year-old Portugal international forward joins on loan with an option to buy until the end of the season.
🔴🔵 #WelcomeGonçaloRamos pic.twitter.com/5n9L9oISqH
Welcome!
Good morning and welcome to another day of transfer news and rumours!
Before we get started with a look at all of today's biggest transfer talk, let's first have a quick recap of what happened yesterday.
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