Premier League LIVE: Harry Kane switch payment agreed with Bayern, Liverpool’s Caicedo bid plus crew information

Although the non-public particulars of the transfer are agreed, the 30-year-old had been leaning in the direction of staying within the final week, as it’s also felt his best ambition is to affix Manchester United. The Old Trafford hierarchy haven’t been prepared to get into discussions with Daniel Levy, although, which has left Bayern free to interact in drawn-out negotiations which have lastly conclusion – no less than at one stage.

It is known that Spurs will obtain over £80m up entrance, with the totals of the deal taking it past £110m in achievable clauses.

Sheffield United newboy Vinicius Souza may make his debut in Saturday’s Premier League opener in opposition to Crystal Palace if he receives worldwide clearance in time.

The Blades signed the Brazilian from Belgian second-tier aspect Lommel on Wednesday and the entire paperwork along with his visa was but to be accomplished by Thursday afternoon.

Boss Paul Heckingbottom says that regardless of Vinicius being “way behind” by way of health, he could have no choice to play him in opposition to Palace as a result of he has “no players”.

Luton skipper Tom Lockyer took inspiration from Christian Eriksen as he fought his manner again from a coronary heart scare to face getting ready to fulfilling his Premier League dream.

The Wales defender fell to the turf in the course of the Hatters’ Sky Bet Championship play-off closing victory over Coventry in May and later underwent surgical procedure on the Cleveland Clinic in London to deal with an atrial fibrillation.

However, his fears had been quickly allayed by heart specialist Sanjay Shah who stated his challenge was much less severe than that which brought on now Manchester United midfielder Eriksen to break down throughout Denmark’s Euro 2020 conflict with Finland in Copenhagen.

Lockyer advised the BBC: “Professor Sanjay Shah was incredible. As soon as I spoke to him, he said that Eriksen’s was worse and he’s back, so straight away I was in good spirits.

“I didn’t think it was a doubt about coming back to play, but it was whether I’d be the same player. Touch wood, it all seems good so far and I’ve still got electric pace.

“There’s nothing more going forward. I had a little operation at the time. As heart operations go I hear it’s the most routine one. I’m not worried.”

Lockyer and his team-mates will launch the membership’s first Premier League marketing campaign at Brighton on Saturday on what’s more likely to be an emotional day for his household.

He stated: “I know my mum is a little bit more sensitive than I am and she doesn’t like being reminded of anything like that. It might be nice for her to see me back.”

Evan Ferguson, Brighton – 6.0

Roberto De Zerbi’s crew had been wonderful to observe even underneath Graham Potter, however the Italian coach has introduced finish product and a little bit of ruthlessness to the crew. Irish teenager Ferguson was a beneficiary of some extra direct, sustained attacking play and there’s each purpose to assume he’ll take one other step ahead this yr as a daily goal-getter – he managed one per 161 minutes final season which isn’t shabby in any respect, given he was primarily a rookie and what number of instances he was subbed on or off.

Yoane Wissa, Brentford – 6.0

An enormous downside for Brentford this yr might be changing the objectives of Ivan Toney who continues to serve his ban for gambling-related offences. Thomas Frank’s aspect haven’t turned to the switch market to this point, which means Wissa could possibly be the person to guide the road. With seven objectives final season, he confirmed his capabilities with a purpose and an help as Brentford gained 3-1 away at Tottenham late on within the season. If you might be on the lookout for a price range choice to companion alongside Haaland, the 26-year-old could possibly be your man.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 6.0

Injuries have hampered his final two seasons and this pre-season, however with minutes and a purpose in Everton’s most up-to-date pleasant in opposition to Sporting, he might be nearing full health in the end. The Englishman notched 16 and 13 objectives respectively within the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons and will thrive in Sean Dyche’s system with common minutes. At 6.0m and with a beneficial fixture listing to start out the season, he could possibly be a high-ceiling differential to contemplate.

Fulham supervisor Marco Silva believes striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is dedicated to the membership after a suggestion which “made him think” about leaving.

Silva and Mitrovic have each been linked with strikes away from Craven Cottage forward of the beginning of the brand new Premier League season this weekend.

Silva, whose aspect face his former membership Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday, stated he was “not close” to leaving however conceded Mitrovic had been given a choice to make.

“I will not hide to you that one offer that he received make him to think, to take some type of decision,” Silva advised a pre-match press convention.

“He had a clear offer from a club and a very good offer for him. Of course sometimes it’s not easy for them to keep the focus even if you want them to.

“Since he started to work with his team-mates on the pitch again he has been the Mitrovic that I know,” added the Portuguese, saying the 28-year-old Serbia striker was exhibiting “100 per cent” dedication on the coaching floor.

As for his personal standing following a reported strategy from a membership in Saudi Arabia, Silva added: “I was not close to leaving the club.

“I received some offers to leave. My decision was to stay and I’m really pleased for that. I’m happy here. I want to be in the Premier League and compete in the best and most difficult competition in the world.”

As the curtain went down on final season, one of many golf equipment dealing with most uncertainty over the rapid path they’d, or certainly may, take was Tottenham Hotspur.

It was clear that their second interim supervisor of the marketing campaign, Ryan Mason, wouldn’t be in cost; who was to take over and attempt to – but once more – restructure and rebuild the underperforming crew was a thriller. It was clear {that a} new sporting director needed to be appointed given Fabio Paratici’s ban and departure; who they’d land to fill the void was unclear. And above all, it appeared that each captain and vice-captain would transfer on from tthe taking part in squad: Hugo Lloris’ final involvement noticed him subbed halfway by means of the drubbing at Newcastle and he was outspoken over summer season over his “desire” to depart, whereas star striker – and most useful asset in each sense – Harry Kane has only a yr left on his contract and lots of suitors eager on his abilities.

And but, in what can solely be described as very Tottenham-esque style, each Lloris and Kane stay on the membership on the eve of the brand new season, new boss Ange Postecoglou handed the duty of rebuilding a crew with out totally figuring out if the spearhead of it would in truth stay previous the following few weeks.

Pep Guardiola has praised the work that Vincent Kompany has executed with Burnley because the Manchester City supervisor prepares to tackle his former captain’s aspect.

Kompany will handle his first recreation in England’s prime flight on Friday evening after guiding Burnley to the Championship title final season.

And Guardiola has been impressed with the Belgian, who was a part of 4 Premier League successful Manchester City sides.

“Normally the first games are difficult, especially against newly-promoted teams because they have nothing to lose and the energy, the dream to do a good season,” Guardiola stated forward of the encounter at Turf Moor.

“Apart from that, Vinny knows us well and he is doing an incredible job. He has changed the way Burnley play completely and they destroyed the Championship. It will be a tough, tough game.”

It’s a completely loaded weekend of Premier League motion to kickstart the brand new season, with motion from Friday night by means of to Monday evening. Here’s the place you’ll be able to watch this weekend’s six stay video games on tv within the United Kingdom.

Burnley vs Manchester City, Friday 11 August, 8pm BST (Sky Sports)

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest, Saturday 12 August, 12.30pm (TNT Sports)

Newcastle vs Aston Villa, Saturday 12 August, 5.30pm (Sky Sports)

Brentford vs Tottenham, Sunday 13 August, 2pm (Sky Sports)

Chelsea vs Liverpool, Sunday 13 August, 4.30pm (Sky Sports)

Manchester United vs Wolves, Monday 14 August, 8pm (Sky Sports)

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper shouldn’t be shedding any sleep over Brennan Johnson’s future.

The Wales worldwide has been the topic of two rejected bids by Brentford this summer season whereas reported curiosity from Tottenham might intensify if Harry Kane opts to maneuver to Bayern Munich within the coming days.

Cooper understands why Johnson, who scored eight objectives and received three assists for Forest final time period, is making different golf equipment sit up and take discover, however shouldn’t be going to get invested too closely in it.

“For sure he is a super young player and he has shown last season he can play well in the Premier League, so there is naturally going to be talk and speculation about anybody like Brennan,” Cooper stated.

“I don’t really think about it too much. Until something happens with any of our players you go into work thinking they are going to be with you for the next game and that is what I am like with all of the guys.

“It’s not something we think about too much but at the same time we know he is a talent and may be a talking point for some clubs. I can’t lose any sleep over that. I’m just thinking about what we can do with him for the weekend.”

Cooper did affirm that Johnson is in competition for this weekend’s fixture in opposition to Arsenal, although the Forest supervisor might be with out Felipe (knee), Moussa Niakhate (elbow) and Taiwo Awoniyi (ankle) for the go to to the Emirates.

Having to interchange a supervisor within the week that the season begins doesn’t counsel nice issues concerning the state of a soccer membership, and Wolves would seem like in a little bit of trouble after Julen Lopetegui walked away from the membership. New boss Gary O’Neil, maybe unlucky to not retain his job at Bournemouth after protecting the membership within the Premier League final season, has loads to do: