West Ham flop seals cut-price exit, Harvey Elliott’s MLS lifeline and two Tottenham men are off out on loan: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH
The transfer window is now open and here are today’s latest developments from the Daily Mail Sport team...
TOTTENHAM DUO SET FOR LOAN MOVES
Tottenham’s Manor Solomon arrived in Florence on Friday morning for his medical ahead of a planned move to Fiorentina. The 26-year-old winger joined Spurs in 2023 but has made only five league appearances, and spent the first half of this season on loan at Villarreal after a year on loan at Leeds. He is now set for another loan move, this time in Italy.
Borussia Monchengladbach, meanwhile, have confirmed the signing of Spurs centre back Koka Takai on loan to the end of June. The 21-year-old joined last summer in a £5m deal from Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale but suffered a foot injury and has yet to play for the club.
FULLKRUG COMPLETES MILAN MOVE
Niclas Fullkrug has joined AC Milan on loan, with an option to make the deal permanent, seemingly closing the curtain on his troubled spell at West Ham.
Fullkrug, 32, was cast as the Hammers’ striker saviour when he signed for £23million in August 2024 but has gone on to score just three goals in 29 appearances.
The Germany international is desperate to re-establish himself ahead of next summer’s World Cup and could even make his Milan debut tonight against Cagliari.
Niclas Fullkrug has been unveiled by AC Milan, leaving West Ham on loan after his struggles
ELLIOTT HAS DECISION TO MAKE ON USA MOVE
Simon Jones reports today that MLS side Charlotte FC are open to offering Harvey Elliott a lifeline as his Aston Villa loan stalls.
Read more here on the Liverpool man’s situation.
Harvey Elliott’s loan at Aston Villa has not gone as planned, with Unai Emery keen to offload
And here is more from Simon Jones on the latest developments at West Ham and beyond…
West Ham are in talks to add Lazio forward Taty Castellanos for £25million on the back of agreeing to sign Gil Vicente striker Pablo Felipe for £21m.
The Hammers made their move for Castellanos after being quoted £40m for Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen and discovering Crystal Palace’s Eddie Nketiah had picked up a hamstring injury.
Argentine Castellanos, 27, also had interest from Flamengo and Leeds but is keen on a move to London and is discussing a four-year deal.
West Ham also remain in discussions to sign Fulham winger Adama Troare on a short-term deal and have discussed a loan for Chelsea‘s Raheem Sterling, but the 31-year-old only wants a permanent move.
Brazilian Pablo Felipe arrived for his medical on Thursday ahead of completing his move from Gil Vicente, while West Ham hope to offset their outlay by selling Luis Guillerme to Sporting Lisbon for £17.5m. The 19-year-old is due in Portugal for a medical.
West Ham goalkeeper Krisztian Hegyi has also joined Hungarian side MTK Budapest on loan.
West Ham United are in talks to add Lazio forward Taty Castellanos (above) for £25million
They’ve discussed a loan for Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, but he only wants a permanent move
Aston Villa have signed 19-year-old Gremio forward Alysson on a long-term contract in a deal worth up to £10.5m.
Everton have recalled midfielder Harrison Armstrong from his loan Preston North End.
Southampton are finalising a loan for Bayern Munich goalkeeper Daniel Peretz. The proposed deal includes a £7m option to buy.
Southampton are finalising a loan for Bayern Munich goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, worth £7million
Birmingham City are working on a £1.8m deal for Philadelphia Union left back Kai Wagner, 28.
Manchester United winger Sam Mather, 21, is in talks to join Turkish club Kayserispor on a free transfer with sell-on clause.
Celtic have agreed a loan deal for Bournemouth right-back Julian Araujo who has travelled for a medical.
Bournemouth are looking to recall Dominic Sadi from his loan at Novi Pazar, which will free up an international loan space to pave way for Araujo’s move.
