Summer 2023 Goalkeeper Transfer Tracker

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News • Jul 1, 2023

Summer 2023 Goalkeeper Transfer Tracker
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All the rumours, contracts, and confirmed deals of the 2023 Summer transfer window concerning those between the sticks.

All rumoured transfers are taken from generally reliable news sources. They are not generated by Goalkeeper.com. Sources include, but are not limited to, Sky Sports, BBC Sport, The Athletic, The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph, and other national and local official news outlets (UK). Sources for transfers outside the UK will be linked next to the rumour itself. All confirmed deals are noted as such when reported to be confirmed by the buying club themselves, or a trustworthy source pre-club announcement. If you spot any inaccuracies, please email [email protected].

FRIDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Altay Bayindir (Manchester Utd): Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has completed his move from Turkish side Fenerbahce to Manchester United for £4.3 million. 25-year-old Bayindir is expected to be a backup for goalkeeper Andre Onana who recently joined from Inter Milan. Bayindir, who has been capped five times by his country, joins the Red Devils on a four-year contract.

 

THURSDAY 31ST AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Erin Nayler (Bayern Munich): German champions Bayern Munich have signed 31-year-old New Zealand goalkeeper Erin Nayler from Swedish first division club IFK Norrköping on a one-year contract, for an undisclosed fee. Prior to playing in the Swedish league, Nayler spent time at clubs including Sky Blue FC (US), Olympique Lyon (France) and Reading FC (England). 
  • Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace): Crystal Palace have signed England goalkeeper Dean Henderson from Premier League club Manchester United on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee. However, the deal is estimated to be in the region of £15 million with a potential further £5 million in add-ons. Having joined Manchester Utd's Academy at the age of 14, Henderson spent several seasons on loan at different clubs, most recently Nottingham Forest.  

 

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • DAILY MAIL: Mary Earps (Manchester Utd): Arsenal have reportedly made an improved bid for Manchester Utd goalkeeper and winner of the Women's World Cup Golden Glove Award, Mary Earps. Reports say that the Gunners could bid over £100,000 - the record fee for a women's goalkeeper, paid by San Diego Wave for Kailen Sheridan.  

 

WEDNESDAY 30TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • Ryan Allsop (Hull City): EFL Championship club Hull City have signed goalkeeper Ryan Allsopp from fellow Championship side Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee. This is the Tigers' sixth signing of the summer so far, with the 31-year-old joining on a two-year deal, with the option of a further year. 
  • Nathan Broome (Swansea City): Swansea City has completed the signing of 21-year-old England Youth international goalkeeper Nathan Broome, subject to international clearance. Nathan joins the Swans on a three-year contract – which includes the option of an additional 12 months - and will wear the number 29 shirt. He was previously with AFC Wimbledon until his departure earlier this month.
  • Steven Benda (Fulham): Swansea City goalkeeper Steven Benda has completed a permanent move to Fulham on a deal until 2026, with the option to extend by a further year, for a reported £1million fee. The 24-year-old joined Swansea in August 2017 and was their first-choice keeper last season with 23 appearances.

 

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • FABRIZIO ROMANO:  Odisseas Vlachodimos (Benfica):  Odisseas Vlachodimos has reportedly agreed personal terms with Nottingham Forest. Negotiations with Benfica continue.

 

TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • FABRIZIO ROMANO:  Altay Bayindir (Fenerbahçe):  Manchester United consider €7m deal for Fenerbahçe goalkeeper Altay Bayindir to be ‘on track’. The club is working on the final details before confirming. Bayindir has been in the UK since Friday.  

 

MONDAY 28TH AUGUST

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • FABRIZIO ROMANO: Odisseas Vlachodimos (Benfica): Nottingham Forest submit their first formal bid for Benfica goalkeeper Odisseas Vlachodimos with a package close to €9m fee. Benfica are asking for more. The goalkeeper is also being pursued by Manchester Utd as a backup after priority Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahçe.

 

SUNDAY 27TH AUGUST

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • FABRIZIO ROMANO: Dean Henderson (Manchester Utd): A deal is to be wrapped up today for the permanent move of Manchester Utd goalkeeper Dean Henderson to Crystal Palace with a medical to be concluded today. United will receive a £20m package plus add-ons. A sell on clause will be also part of the deal. After coming through the academy at United, Henderson played 29 times for the first-team.
     

SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • Djordje Petrovic (Chelsea): Chelsea sign 23-year-old goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from New England Revolution for £12.5m plus £1.5m in add-ons on a seven-year contract with an option of a further year. The Serbia international will challenge Robert Sanchez for the number one spot at the club. 
  • Tomáš Vaclík (New England Revolution): New England Revolution have signed Czech Republic international goalkeeper Tomáš Vaclík to an MLS contract through the 2024 season, with a club option for 2025, pending receipt of his P-1 visa. 34-year-old Vaclik brings a wealth of experience to the game and has been a free agent since departing Huddersfield Town. 
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • HULL LIVE: Ryan Allsop (Cardiff City): Hull City are closing in on a deal to sign goal goalkeeper Ryan Allsop from Cardiff City, which will see the 31-year-old sign a permanent deal with the Tigers. Manager Liam Rosenior has been looking for a goalkeeper to challenge Matt Ingram for the number 1 jersey.  
  • TALK SPORT: Dean Henderson (Manchester Utd): Manchester Utd goalkeeper Dean Henderson is understood to be having  a medical at Crystal Palace with a view to a permanent move. The goalkeeper will join the Eagles on a permanent deal worth £15m plus £5m in add-ons. The 26-year-old, who has two years left on his contract, has seen interest from previous clubs Sheffield Utd and Nottingham Forest. 

 

FRIDAY 25TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona): Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has signed a new contract with Barcelona and will play for the Catalan side until 2028. The contract contains a £428million release clause. The German’s previous deal was due to expire in 2025 but Ter Stegen has reportedly accepted a wage reduction in order to extend his contract.
  • Mason Terry (Concord Rangers): West Ham United Academy goalkeeper Mason Terry has joined Concord Rangers, who play in the Isthmian League Premier Division, on a season-long loan. The 18-year-old has been at West Ham’s Academy since the age of nine.
  • Miguel Ángel Morro (Villareal): 22-year-old goalkeeper Miguel Ángel Morro joins second division Villareal's B team on loan for the season from Rayo Vallecano.
     

THURSDAY 24TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • Rory Watson (York City): Goalkeeper Rory Watson joins hometown club York City on a deal until the end of the season after a short spell with Sky Bet League Two side Doncaster Rovers. 27-year-old Watson began his career in the academy of Leeds United before joining Hull City. 
  • Maduka Okoye (Udinese): Italian Serie A side Udinese have announced the signing of 23-year-old Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye from Watford. The four-year contract will see Okoye at the Dacia Arena until June 2027. 

 

RUMOURED DEALS: 

  • THE LAZIALI.COM: Luigi Sepe (Salernitana): Lazio are reportedly ready to sign Salernitana goalkeeper Luigi Sepe and are arranging pre-transfer medicals. According to reports Lazio have agreed to sign Sepe on a €500,000 loan deal with no permanence clause attached. 
  • SKY SPORTS: Mary Earps (Manchester Utd): Manchester United have reportedly rejected a bid for their goalkeeper Mary Earps, winner of this year's Golden Glove Award. The bid, from an unknown club, was a world record for a goalkeeper in the women's game. However, United have no intention of selling Earps.

 

WEDNESDAY 23RD AUGUST

RUMOURED DEALS: 

  • WALES ONLINE: Rohan Luthra (Slough Town): 21-year-old Cardiff City goalkeeper Rohan Luthra is said to be set to leave the club to move to National League South club Slough Town on loan in order to gain more playing time this season, given that Cardiff already have three senior goalkeepers on their books. 

 

TUESDAY 22ND AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • Lewis Ward (Swindon Town): 26-year-old goalkeeper Lewis Ward, who began his career at Reading and had numerous loan spells at clubs such as Hungerford Town, Margate, Aldershot Town, Northampton Town, and Forest Green Rovers before a permanent transfer to Exeter City in 2019, has re-joined Swindon Town in a player-coach role. Ward will provide competition for first team goalkeepers Murphy Mahoney and Conor Brann whilst coaching the Robins' youth development-phase lead coach in the academy system for players aged 14-16. 

 

RUMOURED DEALS: 

  • BAVARIAN FOOTBALL WORKS: Daniel Peretz (Maccabi Tel Aviv): Bayern have reportedly increased their bid for 23-year-old Maccabi Tel Aviv 'keeper Daniel Peretz to more than €5m. This figure is still lower than Maccabi Tel Aviv's €7m asking price. Bayern remain confident of reaching an agreement. 
  • THE PEOPLES PERSON: Altay Bayindir (Fenerbahce): Manchester United are currently in the process of conducting a “pre-medical” on Fenerbahce and Turkey international goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, with a transfer said to be on the cards dependent on the results of a back problem. 
  • MARCA: Tomas Vaclik (free agent): New England Revolution are said to be close to completing the signing of Czech goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik in the coming days, following the departure of Serbia international Djordje Petrovic to Chelsea. 34-year old Vaclik, who played for Huddersfield before his contract expired this summer, made 13 appearances with the English club after joining from Olympiakos. He has 54 caps with the Czech Republic and has also played for FC Basel and Sevilla, among others.

 

MONDAY 21ST AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • Nathan Broome (Free Agent): Goalkeeper Nathan Broome has departed AFC Wimbledon after it was mutually agreed to terminate his contract. Nathan made 13 appearances for the Dons in all competitions, since his arrival at the Plough Lane stadium in January 2022.
  • Ben Foster (Retired): Wrexham goalkeeper has today announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40. 
  • Prince Adegoke (Charlton Athletic): Charlton Athletic have signed 19-year-old goalkeeper Prince Adegoke to their U21 set-up on a one-year contract, with a club option of an additional 12 months, following a successful trial period.

 

RUMOURED DEALS: 

  • MANUTD NEWS: Odysseas Vlachodimos (Benfica): Manchester United are said to be exploring the possibility of a move for Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos amid rumours surrounding Dean Henderson's departure to Crystal Palace.  
  • BBC SPORT: Dean Henderson (Manchester Utd): Crystal Palace are interested in signing Manchester United's England goalkeeper Dean Henderson. The 26-year-old was on loan last season at Nottingham Forest but they have signed the United States' Matt Turner from Arsenal as their number one. It is believed Henderson's move to Palace would be a loan with an obligation to buy.

 

SUNDAY 20TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • Ørjan Nyland (Sevilla): Sevilla have signed Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. Nyland arrives as a free agent after leaving RB Leipzig at the end of last season. The former Aston Villa and Bournemouth goalkeeper joins Sevilla as a replacement for Bono after his departure for Al-Hilal and will be a back up for first choice Marko Dmitrovic. 
  • Luka Gavran (Toronto FC):  Toronto FC sign 23-year-old goalkeeper Luka Gavran through 2023 with options for 2024 and 2025. He will be added to the roster via Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Extreme Hardship mechanism.
     

SATURDAY 19TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • No confirmed major goalkeeper deals today. 
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • BBC SPORT: James Belshaw (Bristol Rovers): Bristol Rovers goalkeeper James Belshaw is not part of the club's plans says manager Joey Barton, who has "reached the end of his tether" with him. The 32-year-old has not featured for Rovers this term and was not included in the squad for the last two league matches. Belshaw has lost his number one status to Matthew Cox, who signed from Brentford this summer.
  • PETER O'ROURKE: Dean Bouzanis (Reading): The Ryals are willing to let Australian goalkeeper Bouzanis leave the club along with a number of other first team players. 

 

FRIDAY 18TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • Liam Hall (Wrexham): Hall, 18, has signed a deal with Wrexham until the end of the 2023/24 season with an option for extension. 
  • Megan Walsh (West Ham): 28-year-old Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Megan Walsh joins West Ham from Brighton on a free transfer. Walsh left Brighton & Hove Albion on expiry of her contract at the end of June, after four years at the Amex. Details on the duration of the contract with West Ham are unavailable. 
  • Alex Runarsson (Cardiff City): Arsenal have agreed a deal to send 28-year-old reserve goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson to Cardiff City on a season-long loan deal after spells with Leuven and Alanyaspor.
  • Dipesh Chauhan (NorthEast Utd FC): Indian club NorthEast Utd have signed 20-year-old goalkeeper Dipesh Chauhan on a three-year contract. 
  • Patrick Pentz (Brøndby): Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Patrick Pentz has gone on loan to Brøndby. Having dropped to third choice at Leverkusen, the  26-year old is looking to gain first team football experience before the Euros. 

 

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • BULINEWS.COM: Daniel Peretz (Maccabi Tel Aviv): Several reports claim that Bayern Munich are close to agreeing a deal to sign Daniel Peretz from Maccabi Tel Aviv. Bayern are reportedly willing to pay 6-7 million, including add-ons, with the goalkeeper ready to sign a four-year contract. 

 

THURSDAY 17TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • Yassine Bounou (Al Hilal): Al Hilal have signed Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou from Spanish side Sevilla on a three-year contract, the Saudi Pro League club said on Thursday. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Spanish media reported Al Hilal will pay €21 million ($22.8 million).
  • Tim Krul (Luton Town): Premier League club Luton Town sign 35-year-old Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul from Norwich City, providing competition for the Hatters' goalkeeping department.   

 

Due to technical issues, no transfer data is available between the 10th and the 16th of August. 


 

WEDNESDAY 9TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • David Button (Reading FC): Reading have signed experienced goalkeeper David Button on a two-year-deal. The 34-year-old 'keeper David joins from West Bromwich Albion where he has spent the past three seasons, making 31 appearances in both the Championship and Premier League.
  • Matt Turner (Nottingham Forest): Arsenal and US goalkeeper Matt Turner has completed a £7m move to Nottingham Forest on a four-year deal reportedly worth up to £10m ($12.75m). 
     

TUESDAY 8TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • Leopold Wahlstedt (Blackburn Rovers).  Highly-rated young goalkeeper, Sweden international Leopold Wahlstedt, has signed for Blackburn Rovers from Odds Ballklubb in Norway’s top division for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
  • Jakub Ojrzynski (Den Bosch): 20-year-old Liverpool goalkeeper Jakub Ojrzynski has agreed a loan move to Dutch side Den Bosch for 2023-24, subject to international clearance.
  • Rory Watson (Doncaster Rovers): Doncaster Rovers have signed 27-year-old goalkeeper Rory Watson on a one-month contract to provide cover for injured Louis Jones.

 

MONDAY 7TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • Eartha Cumings (Rosengård): Liverpool FC Women confirm the departure of 24-year-old goalkeeper Eartha Cumings to Damallsvenskan club FC Rosengård in Sweden for an undisclosed fee.
  • Sally James (Perth Glory): Young Matildas goalkeeper Sally James will join the club’s Liberty A-League squad for the 2023/24 season.
  • Yann Sommer (Inter Milan): Yann Sommer joins Serie A club Inter Milan on a three-year deal until 2026 for a transfer fee estimated to be roughly €6.75m, slightly less than the €9.00m fee Bayern paid to sign him from Borussia Monchengladbach in the winter transfer window.
  • Max Thompson (Northampton Town): Northampton Town have agreed a loan deal with Newcastle United for goalkeeper Max Thompson until January. The 19-year-old will join the first team squad, with young Cobblers 'keeper James Dadge likely to go out on loan.
  • Joe Lumley (Southampton): Saints confirm the signing of experienced goalkeeper, 28-year-old Joe Lumley, following his departure from fellow Championship side Middlesbrough, on a one-year deal. 

 

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • THELAZIALI.COM: Emil Audero (Sampdoria): Lazio are looking to pick up Sampdoria goalkeeper Emil Audero after agreeing to sell Luis Maximiano to Almeria. Audero, whose contract with Sampdoria expires in 2026, has an estimated market value of around €6-8 million.
  • THE SUN: John Ruddy (Birmingham City): Former England goalkeeper John Ruddy could be looking at a return to the Premier League at the age of 36 according to The Telegraph's Mike McGrath, who says the Blues have been approached by Luton Town. 

 

SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS: 

  • Francesca Fabiano (Napoli): 20-year-old goalkeeper Francesca Fabiano joins Napoli from Sampdoria for an undisclosed fee. The goalkeeper is expected to be the third choice 'keeper at her new club.
  • Doris Bačić (Napoli): 28-year-old Croatian goalkeeper who has previously played for Juventus, joins Napoli from Levante Las Planas for an undisclosed fee. 

 

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • NICOLO SCHIRA: Anatolji Trubin (Shakhtar Donetsk): Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Anatolji Trubin edges closer to a move to Benfica as the clubs negotiate the bonuses to include in the deal, according to transfer expert Nicolo Schira.  

 

SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Robert Sanchez (Chelsea): Chelsea have completed the £25m signing of Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sanchez from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 25-year-old moves to Stamford Bridge on a seven-year deal.
  • Devis Vasquez (Sheffield Wednesday): Colombian goalkeeper Devis Vasquez has joined Sheffield Wednesday on a season-long loan from AC Milan.

 

FRIDAY 4TH AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Sarah Langman (Central Coast Mariners): The Central Coast Mariners are extremely pleased to announce the signing of experienced A-League Women’s goalkeeper Sarah Langman. The 28-year-old joins the club after one season at Perth Glory, becoming the fourth player signed in Emily Husband’s team for the 2023/24 A-League Women’s season. 
  • Francesca Fabiano (Napoli Women): 20-year-old Italian goalkeeper Francesca Fabiano joins Napoli Women from Sampdoria for an undisclosed fee. 
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS: Altay Bayindir (Fenerbache): Manchester United have made an attempt to Turkish side Fenerbache for goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, according to reports.
     

THURSDAY 3RD AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Emily Orman (Reading FC Women): Chelsea goalkeeper Emily Orman has signed a new deal with the club until 2025, and will spend the upcoming 2023/24 campaign at Reading.
  • Rose Kite (Reading FC Women): Formerly of Oxford, Rose Kite signs a permanent deal following a successful trial with Reading.
  • Diant Ramaj (Ajax): Ajax, Eintracht Frankfurt and Diant Ramaj have reached an agreement on the goalkeeper's transfer to Ajax. The 21-year-old German with Kosovan roots signed a contract that runs until June 30, 2028. Ramaj’s contract at the German club ran until 2027.
  • Roshan Greensall (Broadbridge Heath): Crawley Town have confirmed that goalkeeper Roshan Greensall has joined Isthmian South East new boys Broadbridge Heath on loan until January
  • Thomas Kaminski (Luton Town): Premier League newcomers Luton Town have signed Blackburn goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski for an undisclosed fee. The Belgian, 30, is the seventh summer signing made by the Hatters after their promotion from the Championship.
  • Matija Sarkic (Millwall): Millwall have signed goalkeeper Matija Sarkic from Wolverhampton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee. The Lions say the 26-year-old Montenegro international, who only made three appearances for Wolves, has agreed a "long-term" deal at The Den.
  • Ryan Boot (Chesterfield): Chesterfield sign former Solihull Moors goalkeeper Ryan Boot after successful trial.
  • Jamie MacDonald (Morton): Dougie Imrie says that his patience has paid off after he landed his sixth signing of the summer by bringing in former Scotland under-21, Hearts and Raith goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • DAILY RECORD: Hibs are considering emergency goalkeeper loan after incredible DOUBLE injury blow leads to Marshall and Wollacott out of the squad. Lee Johnson is considering signing a goalkeeper on an emergency loan deal after he had to give TWO keepers their debuts against Inter d'Escaldes.
  • MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS: Altay Bayindir (Fenerbache): Manchester United have made an official attempt to bring in Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir from Fenerbache. 

 

WEDNESDAY 2ND AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Gianluigi Buffon (Retired): Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from professional football at the age of 45. 
  • Trevor Carson (Dundee FC): Dundee have signed goalkeeper Trevor Carson from St Mirren for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.
  • Nathan Bishop (Sunderland): Bishop, 23, signs for the Championship side on a three year deal from Manchester United. 
  • Chituru Odunze (Crown Legacy FC): Crown Legacy FC today announced the Club has signed U.S. youth international goalkeeper Chituru Odunze from Leicester City on a permanent transfer
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • EVENING STANDARD: David Raya (Brentford): Arsenal have agreed a contract in principle with David Raya over personal terms. The Spain goalkeeper is keen to move to the Emirates Stadium this summer and has told Brentford of his desire to complete the transfer.
     

TUESDAY 1ST AUGUST

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Jonathan Sirois (CF Montreal): CF Montreal has signed goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois to a three-year extension through the 2026 season, the club announced Tuesday. The extension includes an option year in 2027. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
  • Olivia Clark (Watford FC Women): Watford FC Women are pleased to confirm the signing of Wales international goalkeeper Olivia Clark on a season-long loan from Barclays Women’s Super League outfit Bristol City. Clark, 21, joins the Golden Girls from the newly-promoted Robins, having deputised for Golden Glove winner Fran Bentley in 2022/23.
  • Ben Winterbottom (Welling United): Welling United are delighted to confirm the arrival of goalkeeper Ben Winterbottom on loan from Brentford. The 22-year-old stopper came through the academy at Blackburn Rovers before being snapped up by Liverpool in 2019 where he represented the Merseysiders’ U18 and U23 sides.
  • Neil Cutler (Wolverhampton Wanderers - COACH): Wolves have announced Neil Cutler as their new head of goalkeeping ahead of the Premier League season. Cutler, who replaces Tony Roberts, has already started working with the first team and joins after four years on the coaching team at Aston Villa.
  • Stefano Gori (Monza): Monza have announced the signing of Juventus goalkeeper Stefano Gori. Gori joins Monza on a season-long loan with an option to buy. He will replace Alessio Cragno as Monza's second-choice keeper.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • THE COURIER/DAILY RECORD: Trevor Carson (St Mirren): Dundee have struck a deal with St Mirren to buy goalkeeper Trevor Carson, according to reports. Carson emerged as a target for Tony Docherty several weeks ago but the fee the Paisley club were seeking appeared to be an insurmountable obstacle. There has now been a breakthrough in negotiations, the Daily record has reported, and the Northern Irishman is understood to be Dens Park-bound.
     

MONDAY 31ST JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Tom Smith (Colchester United): Colchester have signed former Arsenal goalkeeper Tom Smith on a two-year contract. The 21-year-old kept three clean sheets in six appearances for the U's during a loan spell at the end of last season.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • DAILY MAIL: Robert Sanchez (Brighton and Hove Albion): Chelsea are exploring a deal for Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The 25-year old has found himself out of the first team following Roberto de Zerbi's decision to favour Jason Steele and they have since added Bart Verbruggen from Anderlecht for £17m. Sanchez has been capped by Spain but is regarded as a homegrown player having been in Brighton's academy since he was 15.
  • OUEST FRANCE: Djorde Petrovic (New England Revolution): With Alban Lafont’s departure this summer looking increasingly likely, Nantes will now need to make a move for a new goalkeeper as their former captain prepares to leave. According to Ouest-France last week, Les Canaris drew up a shortlist of potential replacements. The former Toulouse and Fiorentina man, who has been at the club since 2019, is the subject of interest from Celta Vigo, although the Galician outfit were yet to submit a formal offer. Sporting CP could also make a proposal in the coming days.
  • HULL DAILY MAIL: Matej Kovar (Manchester United): Hull City have been linked with an audacious loan move for Manchester United goalkeeper Matej Kovar ahead of the start of the new Championship campaign this weekend. The Tigers have eyeing up a goalkeeper capable of challenging Matt Ingram for the number one jersey this season after walking away from a move to sign last season's 12-game loan star Karl Darlow.
     

SUNDAY 30TH JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Arnau Tenas (Paris Saint-Germain): Arnau Tenas signs as new PSG goalkeeper on free transfer from Barcelona.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • FABRIZIO ROMANO: David Raya (Brentford): David Raya prefers Arsenal move over Bayern. Deal depends on clubs now but Arsenal expected to bid soon in order to accelerate talks. Negotiations with Bayern are currently off after loan offered in the morning — not what player/Brentford wanted.
  • BILD: David De Gea (Free Agent): German outlet BILD reports that ex-Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea could be on the list for Bayern Munich as they look to bring in a new goalkeeper.
  • FOOTBALL ITALIA: Benoit Costil (Free Agent): Salernitana are set to announce the signing of French goalkeeper Benoit Costil on a free transfer after his arrival at the team's summer training camps. 
     

SATURDAY 29TH JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Emily Ramsey (Everton Women): Everton have signed former Manchester United goalkeeper Emily Ramsey on a free transfer. Ramsey, 22, played eight times on loan with the Toffees last season and has signed a three-year contract, after her deal at United expired.
  • Karl Darlow (Leeds United): Leeds have signed goalkeeper Karl Darlow from Newcastle on a three-year deal until 2026. The 32-year-old arrives at Elland Road for an undisclosed fee after nine years on the books at St James' Park.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • TALKSPORT: Alex Palmer (West Bromwich Albion): Luton have reportedly agreed a fee with West Bromwich Albion to sign goalkeeper Alex Palmer, according to talkSPORT. The fee is rumoured to be £2.5 million.
  • ALAN NIXON: Christin Walton (Ipswich Town): Walton is rumoured to be a target for the Hatters who have found it difficult to strike deals for both Tom Heaton and Thomas Kaminski. 
     

FRIDAY 28TH JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Joe Day (Woking): Joe Day has left Newport County AFC and signed for National League Woking on a season-long loan.
  • Jonny Maxted (Newport County): County have signed goalkeeper Maxted following his departure from Northampton Town. The 29-year-old will replace long-standing stopper Joe Day after his loan move to Woking and will challenge Nick Townsend between the sticks.
  • (Hubert Graczyk): Slough Town have a new number one in the shape of Hubert Graczyk on loan from Arsenal for the start of the Vanarama National League South season.
  • Joe Duncan (Bristol City): Duncan has signed his first professional deal with Bristol City. The 17-year-old goalkeeper, who joined the Robins at Under-11s, has earned a two-year contract until June 2025.
  • Daniel Bachman (Watford FC): The Hornets onfirm that Daniel Bachmann has signed a new five-year contract, running until the summer of 2028, while Valérien Ismaël has appointed the Austrian goalkeeper as the new Club Captain ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • FOOTBALL SCOTLAND: Dominik Livakovic (Dinamo Zagreb): Celtic remain 'active' in their pursuit of Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia No1 Dominik Livakovic, according to a report. As initially revealed by Football Scotland, the 28-year-old is a transfer target for Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers this summer. We reported that there is indeed interest in the stopper but no bid had yet been tabled. The Northern Irishman has prioritised signing a new option between the sticks as he aims to prepare his squad for the rigours of the Champions League group stage.
  • FABRIZIO ROMANO: Gabriel Slonina (Chelsea): Chelsea are close to allowing KAS Eupen to take goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina on loan to Belgium for the 2023-24 season, according to Fabrizio Romano.

     

THURSDAY 27TH JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Flynn Talley (Peterborough United): The Posh have signed goalkeeper Fynn Talley on a two-year deal following his release by Brighton. The 20-year-old did not make a senior appearance for the Seagulls but played three games during a loan spell with Irish club Cliftonville.
  • Ryan Schofield (Portsmouth): Portsmouth have signed goalkeeper Ryan Schofield on a one-year deal following his release by Huddersfield Town. The 23-year-old began his career with the Terriers and made 35 appearances for the Yorkshire club.
  • Matthew Hall (Bristol Rovers): Rovers have signed goalkeeper Matthew Hall on a two-year deal. The 20-year-old was released by Southampton earlier this summer having featured once for the club's under-21 side in the EFL Trophy.
  • Mark Travers (Stoke City): The Potters have signed Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers on a season-long loan in their eighth signing for the new Championship campaign. Travers, 24, was the division's golden glove winner as the Cherries were promoted in 2021-22, playing 45 times.
  • Billy Terrell (Dover Athletic): Terrell, 19, signs on season-long loan with Dover Athletic from Premier League Bournemouth.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

MANUTD NEWS: David De Gea (Free Agent): The Spaniard is said to be on Bayern Munich's radar after leaving Manchester United for free. 
DAILY MAIL: Andrei Radu (Inter Milan): Bournemouth are closing on agreement with Inter Milan for goalkeeper Andrei Radu after he underwent a medical on Wednesday. 


WEDNESDAY 26TH JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

Joe Wright (Salford City): The young Millwall goalkeeper joins on a loan deal until January, after successful loan spell at Bath City in the NLS. 
Andrei Radu (Bournemouth): He joins the Cherries on a loan basis for the season from Inter Milan. A buy-out clause is included.
Alex Dominguez (Toulouse): Toulouse have this afternoon announced the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Álex Domínguez from Las Palmas, with the 24-year-old becoming Les Violets‘ fifth signing of the summer transfer window.
 

RUMOURED DEALS:

DAILY MAIL: Zion Suzuki (Urawa Red Diamonds): The Japanese goalkeeper has reportedly turned down the opportunity to join Manchester United, in favour of more play time. 


TUESDAY 25TH JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

Elia Caprile (Napoli): The Italian Under-21 international has joined last years Serie A Champions from Bari. He has since joined Empoli on loan. 
Ethan Ross (Altrincham): Ross has today joined National League side Altrincham on loan for the 2023/24 campaign from Stockport County.
 

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • TEAM TALK: Carl Rushworth (Brighton): The young goalkeeper is expected to join Championship club Swansea City on loan when he returns from pre-season tour of the US. 
  • DAILY MAIL: Nathan Bishop (Manchester United): The 23 year-old goalkeeper is in talks with Sunderland for a permanent move. 
  • L'EQUIPE: Arnau Tenas (Free Agent): Paris Saint-Germain have offered a contract proposal to Arnau Tenas, according to L’Equipe. The Spanish goalkeeper’s contract with Barcelona expired at the end of the last month, and they opted against triggering his renewal clause.

 

MONDAY 24TH JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

Dimi Konstantopoulos (Ayre United - COACH): Konstantopoulos joins the Scottish side as their new goalkeeping coach after leaving Greek side Panetolikos.
 

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • NEWSLETTER: Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Burnley): Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell is reportedly set to turn down multiple Championship offers in favour of a move to Danish top-flight outfit Aarhus.
  • LEEDS LIVE: Alexander Nubel (Bayern Munich): Leeds United have been dealt a blow in their hunt for a new number one this summer. That’s according to reports in Germany, which state that Bayern Munich’s Alexander Nubel is on the verge of joining Stuttgart on loan.
  • MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord): Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow has claimed Manchester United made contact over a possible transfer but have not submitted an offer for him. MEN Sport understands United are open to signing two goalkeepers this summer with Urawa Red Diamonds' Zion Suzuki also on their shortlist.
  • BRISTOL POST: Matthew Cox (Brentford): Bristol Rovers are expected to complete the signing of Brentford goalkeeper Matthew Cox on a season-long loan as well as a Bees teammate of the England U20 shot-stopper.
     

SUNDAY 23RD JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Tony Roberts (Free Agent - COACH): Experienced goalkeeper coach Tony Roberts has left his position with Wolverhampton Wanderers. He is rumoured to be joining AC Milan.  
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • DAILY MAIL: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool): Wolves are interested in the Reds' number two, but he could cost as much as £20 million. 
  • PORTSMOUTH NEWS: John Mousinho has revealed the Blues are closing in on a stopper to provide first-team competition for Will Norris. In turn, that will allow Toby Steward to join Gosport on loan until January, while Josh Oluwayemi has been interesting Chelmsford City. Mousinho told The News: ‘We are in talks with a goalkeeper and quite far advanced, so hopefully that player can get minutes on Tuesday and also Saturday. ‘He’s not particularly old, but has experience of playing in the Football League.'
  • CORRIERE DELLO SPORT (PRINT): Yann Sommer (Bayern Munich): Inter Milan could end up failing to sign a goalkeeper in time for their preseason tour of Japan this week. This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, who report that it’s looking increasingly unlikely that the Nerazzurri will complete a deal for either Yann Sommer or Anatoliy Trubin before they leave tomorrow.
     

SATURDAY 22ND JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Jamie Searle (Forest Green Rovers): Forest Green have signed 22-year-old goalkeeper Jamie Searle from League One club Barnsley. A New Zealand international, Searle joined the Tykes last summer from Swansea City and went on to make two appearances during the 2022/23 campaign.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • YORKSHIRE POST: David Button (West Brom): Reading and Sheffield Wednesday are reported to be in for West Brom goalkeeper David Button. A free transfer is likely to be sanctioned even though Button has a year left on his West Brom deal.
  • DAILY MAIL: Karl Darlow (Newcastle United): Bournemouth are stepping up their interest in Newcastle keeper Karl Darlow, who has two-years remaining on his contract at St James' Park. The 32-year-old last played for the Magpies in a 2-1 Carabao Cup win against Tranmere last August and spent the back end of last season on loan in the Championship with Hull City. 
  • FABRIZIO ROMANO: Zion Suzuki (Urawa Reds): Zion Suzuki is really tempted by a move to  Manchester United. He is not the only name, but an option they have on a shortlist of potential number two goalkeepers waiting to understand how much Urawa Reds want to let him go during the season. Speaking on his podcast, Romano revealed that Urawa Reds want to keep Suzuki until the J1 League season ends in December, which may force United to turn to other options in order to seal competition for Onana.
     

FRIDAY 21ST JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Chris Maxwell (Huddersfield Town): Free agent Maxwell joins the Terriers on a two year deal, with his last club being Blackpool. 
  • Laurie Shala (Wycombe Wanderers): The League On side  have confirmed the signing of Under 19 Kosovo goalkeeper, Laurie Shala, who most recently played for Crystal Palace. 
  • Jackson Smith (Walsall): Walsall have signed goalkeeper Jackson Smith from Wolves on a permanent deal. He has moved for an undisclosed fee and signed a one-year contract, ending a 13-year association with Wolves.
  • Nina Wilson (Hibernian Women): The 24-year-old goalkeeper becomes manager Grant Scott’s second shot-stopper signing of the summer after Katie Fraine. Wilson previously played for Brighton and Sheffield United. 
  • Nicholas Bilokapic (Peterborough United): Bilokapic (20), an Australian youth international, has signed a three-year contract at Posh after an undisclosed fee was agreed with Huddersfield Town.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • FOOT MERCATO: Yassine Bounou (Sevilla): Paris Saint-Germain have made a €12 million bid to Sevilla to secure the services of Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (32). The Spanish side have reportedly set a price of €15 million, with an additional €3 million in add ons, to facilitate the transfer.

 

THURSDAY 20th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • James Trafford (Burnley): EURO U21 winning goalkeeper James Trafford signs for Premier League side Burnley, becoming the third most expensive English goalkeeper of all time. 
  • Andre Onana (Manchester United): Manchester United finally get their man as the 27-year-old officially joins the club. United will pay £43.8m up front for the Cameroon player, with an additional £3.4m in add-ons.
  • Tommy Simkin (Solihull Moors): The Moors have today announced the signing of young Stoke City goalkeeper, Tommy Simkin, 18, on a season-long loan.
  • David Timmins (Carlisle United - COACH): Timmins, 52, will join Carlisle shortly as the long-term Goalkeeper Coach replacement for Paul Gerrard, who left the club on the eve of pre-season.
  • Theo Sander (FC Copenhagen): FC Copenhagen have signed goalkeeper Theo Sander from AaB for €1.08m.
  • Pat Boyes (FC United of Manchester): Fleetwood Town can confirm that 20 year old goalkeeper Pat Boyes has joined non-league side FC United of Manchester on a loan deal.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • AS MARCA: Altay Bayındır (Fenerbache): Leeds United have made a €5million (£4.3m) bid for Fenerbache goalkeeper Altay Bayındır, according to Turkish outlet As Marca. According to the report (20 July), the Dutch club have responded by demanding Leeds to pay his €7million (£6m) release clause.
  • DAILY MAIL: Karl Darlow (AFC Bournemouth): Bournemouth are stepping up their interest in Newcastle keeper Karl Darlow, who has two-years remaining on his contract at St James' Park. The Cherries are most likely to land the goalkeeper at this stage.
  • GIVEMESPORT: Jamie Cumming (Chelsea): Jamie Cumming could potentially remain at Chelsea as their number two goalkeeper next season and provide competition for Kepa — saving the club millions in the transfer market.
  • GIANLUCA DI MARZIO/SKY ITALY: Elia Caprile (Bari): An agreement between Bari and Napoli has been reached for the transfer of Elia Caprile. A five-year contract is ready for the goalkeeper. The price tag is around € 6-7M with 25% going to Leeds. The player will then go on loan to Empoli.

 

WEDNESDAY 19th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Jamie Jones (Middlesbrough): Veteran goalkeeper Jones signs for Boro on a free transfer after leaving Wigan.  
  • Hakan Burton (Clitheroe): Clitheroe agree a deal with Colne FC for Burton, subject to F.A. ratification. 
  • Eloy Room (Vitesse): Vitesse have re-signed goalkeeper Eloy Room on a free transfer from Columbus Crew.
  • Emma Holmgren (Levante Women): Holmgren signs for Levante in Liga F on a two year deal from Lyon Women. 
  • Viljami Sinisalo (Exeter City): The Grecians sign Sinisalo on a season-long loan deal from Aston Villa. 
  • Charlotte Clarke (Birmingham City Women): The Blues sign Clarke on a two year deal. 
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • SKY SPORTS GERMANY: Thomas Strakosha (Brentford): Two new names have popped up on Bayern Munich’s radar as they search for a goalkeeper to add to a group that will include the injured Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich at the start of the season. They are 28-year-old Albanian international Thomas Strakosha of Brentford and 23-year-old Croatian Dominik Kotarski of PAOK.
  • BURNLEY EXPRESS: Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Burnley): New Sheffield Wednesday boss Xisco Munoz has confirmed Burnley goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell is a target for the Owls.
     

TUESDAY 18th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Mackenzie Chapman (Blackpool): Blackpool have signed goalkeeper Mackenzie Chapman on a free transfer. The 20-year-old has joined the Seasiders have his recent trial spell. Neil Critchley has handed the youngster an initial one-year deal, with the club holding an option to extend his stay by a further 12 months on top of that. He spent last season at Bolton Wanderers but parted company with the Trotters at the end of the 2022/23 campaign and has now swiftly found himself a new home
  • Pierluigi Gollini (Napoli): Napoli have re-signed goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini from Atalanta on a season-long loan.
  • Mads Hermansen (Leicester City): Leicester City have signed Danish goalkeeper Hermansen from Brondby on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around £6 million. The 23-year-old has been a regular in Brondby's side for the past two seasons and helped them win the Danish top-flight in 2021.
  • Marco Abad (West Bromwich Albion - COACH): Ex-Leeds United goalkeeper coach Abad joins West Brom as part of Carlos Coberan's coaching staff. 
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • SKY SPORTS: Andre Onana (Inter Milan): Manchester United have reportedly got their man, as Onana deal is agreed for up to £47.2 million. If everything can be done in time, it is hoped the goalkeeper can fly with the squad for the club's pre-season tour. United play Lyon at Murrayfield on Wednesday before flying to the US after the game, where they stay until the end of July.
  • TEESSIDE LIVE: Jamie Jones (Free Agent): Jones is close to completing a move to Middlesbrough, that would see him become the club's third goalkeeper signed this summer. In what represents another complete overhaul of the keeper's department at the Riverside, Jones will join Seny Dieng and Tom Glover at the club after Zack Steffen's loan ended and Luke Daniels and Joe Lumley were released. The experienced shot-stopper completed his Boro medical on Monday.
  • THE STAR: Sheffield Wednesday are ‘close’ to signing a new goalkeeper, according to their manager, Xisco, who spoke to The Star in Spain on Saturday. Bailey Peacock-Farrell has been heavily linked. 
  • LEEDS LIVE: Karl Darlow (Newcastle United): Leeds have been linked with a move for Newcastle United shot-stopper Karl Darlow, with Illan Meslier and Joel Robles' future at the club uncertain.
     

MONDAY 17th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Brad Collins (Coventry City): Collins signs for the Sky Blues from Barnsley for an undisclosed fee. 
  • Joel Robles (Free Agent): Having officially left the club on June 30, Robles has issued a statement confirming his intention to pursue a different challenge, turning down Leeds’ invitation to return for pre-season training despite no longer being contracted.
  • Asmir Begovic (Queens Park Rangers): Begovic joins QPR on a one year deal as their new number one. 
  • Teagan Micah (Liverpool FC Women): Liverpool sign 25 year old Australian goalkeeper Micah from FC Rosengard.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • FABRIZIO ROMANO: Andre Onana (Inter Milan): Manchester United and Inter Milan are closing in on the agreement then Onana will travel for medical tests and contract signing. United are set to request a VISA for Onana for their USA trip. 
  • FABRIZIO ROMANO: Dean Henderson (Manchester United): Manchester United and Nottingham Forest will be in contact again this week to discuss a permanent Dean Henderson deal. This is part of Man United's plan; let Henderson leave once Onana signs. 
  • FOOTBALL LONDON: Eddie Beach (Chelsea): 19 year old goalkeeper Eddie Beach is set to travel with Chelsea to the United States. The club are keen to keep Beach around in the first-team squad this season before assessing his situation in January.
  • FABRIZIO ROMANO: Arthur Okonkwo (Arsenal): it has been agreed that Okonkwo (21) can leave Arsenal on a permanent deal this summer. His contract expires next summer - after Sturm Graz loan last season Okonkwo is now subject of interest from clubs in England and across Europe.
     

SUNDAY 16th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Wayne Brown (Free Agent - COACH): Long serving Oxford United goalkeeper coach, also known on social media as ‘The Bearded GK’, leaves the club. 
  • Lewis Price (Oxford United - COACH): Lewis Price replaces Brown, linking back up with Liam Manning after the pair worked together at MK Dons. 
  • Adam Pryzbek (Stal Stalowa Wola): Former Wycombe and Stevenage goalkeeper Pryzbek has signed for the Polish third tier side, Stal Stalowa Wola on a free transfer. 
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • CORRIERE DELLO SPORT: Samir Handanovic (Free Agent): Lazio are on the hunt for a backup goalkeeper and have added Handanovic to their list of possible candidates. The 39-year-old Slovenian shot stopper is currently a free agent after his contract expired with Inter at the start of this month.
  • SHROPSHIRE STAR: Matija Sarkic (Wolverhampton Wanderers): Stoke City side have agreed a £1.25m fee with Wolves for 25-year-old Sarkic. The deal will also reportedly include bonuses and a sell-on clause.
     

SATURDAY 15th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Luke Daniels (Forest Green Rovers): Daniels signs for Forest Green on a free transfer after leaving Middlesbrough earlier this summer. 
  • Philipp Köhn (AS Monaco): Monaco sign Köhn from RB Salzburg on a five year deal for a reported 10 million EUR.
  • Jordan Smith (Stockport County): Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Smith signs for County on a one year deal. 
  • Marko Ilic (Colorado Rapids): Ilic's loan deal is made permanent as he signs from KV Kortrijk.
  • Alessio Cragno (Sassoulo): Sassuolo have signed goalkeeper Alessio Cragno from Monza on a season-long loan.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • FABRIZIO ROMANO: Yann Sommer (Bayern Munich): Sommer wants to leave the German giants to sign for Inter Milan, according to reports. 
  • NICOLO SCHIRA: Dominik Livakovic (Dinamo Zagreb): Fenerbahce are closing in on the 8 million EUR signing of Livakovic, ahead of Celtic.
  • THE ATHLETIC: Nathan Bishop (Manchester United): United have prevented an approach by Sunderland for back-up Nathan Bishop, who was only on the bench against Leeds. Matej Kovar, 23, played the second half, but Bishop, also 23, is also needed for training. 
     

FRIDAY 14th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Michael McGovern (Hearts): Hearts have completed the signing of veteran goalkeeper Michael McGovern on a one-year deal, with the club saying he will provide competition for Zander Clark. 
  • Simone Scuffet (Caliagri): Cagliari have signed goalkeeper Simone Scuffet from Cluj for €1m on a three-year deal.
  • Dimitar Mitov (St Johnstone): Mitov has become St Johnstone's first signing of the summer on a two-year deal. The Bulgarian, 26, has just left Cambridge United, where he made 165 appearances over a six-year spell. Mitov will challenge Ross Sinclair and Jack Wills for the number one jersey.
  • Owen Goodman (Colchester United): Colchester sign 19 year old Goodman on  a season long loan from Crystal Palace.
  • Luca Ashby-Hammond (Crawley Town): League Two club Crawley Town have signed Fulham goalkeeper Luca Ashby-Hammond on a season-long loan deal. The 22-year-old is yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League side but has played in the EFL Trophy.
  • Lee Axworthy (Kerry FC): Kerry FC have signed former Brentford FC goalkeeper Lee Axworthy on a permanent deal, bringing to four the number of new signings in the last week.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • YORKSHIRE EVENING POST: Leeds United are considering Bayern Munich's Alexander Nubel but remain interested in Newcastle United's Karl Darlow as they hunt a summer goalkeeping addition.
  • WALES ONLINE: Vasilis Barkas (Free Agent): According to Greek outlet Sportime, via The Sun, discussions over a possible free transfer are in motion, with the 29-year-old currently without a club since leaving Celtic earlier this summer. Barkas spent last season loan on loan at Dutch side FC Utrecht after falling down the pecking order at Parkhead.
  • SKY SPORTS/DAILY MAIL: Andre Onana (Inter Milan): Manchester United have re-opened talks with Inter Milan to try and find a breakthrough in negotiations over goalkeeper Andre Onana. The two clubs are believed to be about £6m apart in their valuations.
  • DAILY MAIL: Mads Hermansen (Brondby): Everton have been tracking Brøndby goalkeeper Mads Hermansen as he looks set to leave the Danish club in a £5million move this summer. The Toffees were linked with the Danish Under-21 goalkeeping sensation during the January window, according to a report from Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet (13 January, page 7) which also revealed that the 22-year-old was also attracting interest from clubs around Europe.
  • DAILY MAIL: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool): Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has emerged as a target for Wolves. The Molineux club have interest from Nottingham Forest in Jose Sa and are exploring alternatives should they sell the Portuguese custodian. Kelleher, 24, wants regular football but is valued around £20m.
  • TEAMTALK: Luke Daniels (Free Agent): Forest Green are set to sign former Brentford and Middlesbrough goalkeeper Luke Daniels on a free transfer. Daniels turned down offers to be No.2 keeper at a number of Championship clubs to be No.1 keeper at Forest Green.
  • TEAMTALK: Carl Rushworth (Swansea City): Swansea City are sizing up Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth on loan. The England Under-21 international will be included in Brighton’s pre-season tour of America, but is no higher than fourth choice at the AMEX and could make way.
  • BBC SPORT: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur): Lloris has officially been left out of Spurs' pre-season tour squad to the far east so he can explore opportunities. 
     

THURSDAY 13th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Alex Bass (AFC Wimbledon): Bass joins on a season long loan from Sunderland, making it signing number nine of the summer for the Dons. 
  • Louis Moulden (Rochdale): 21 year old Moulden joins from Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers until the end of the season.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • LEICESTER MERCURY: Mads Hermansen (Brondby): Leicester City have made a €7m (£6m) offer for Danish goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, reports in his native country say. City are on the hunt for a new goalkeeper this summer and have been keen on Manchester City’s Zack Steffen, who spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough. Now, it seems their attention has turned to Hermansen, who is currently first-choice at Brondby.
  • TALKSPORT: Thomas Kaminski (Blackburn Rovers): New Premier League side Luton Town are interested in Blackburn goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski. Kaminski was named Player of the Season in the 2020–21 campaign and signed a contract extension until 2025 back in February 2022.
  • L'EQUIPE/GOAL: Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea): New Paris Saint-Germain manager has demanded a technically proficient goalkeeper with good ball-playing skills. He has his doubts about Donnarumma and the Ligue 1 champions are now actively seeking a new stopper to either challenge the Italian or serve as a capable back-up. Kepa is reportedly one of the options.
  • METRO: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord): Recent reports have suggested Bijlow would ‘love’ to make the move but will not force a transfer and will continue to act professionally as long as Feyenoord’s stance remains the same. Bijlow captained Feyenoord as they got their pre-season campaign up and running with a 2-0 win over Club Brugge on Wednesday and was later quizzed on interest from United. ‘We’ll see,’ Bijlow told ESPN, before reaffirming his commitment to Feyenoord. ‘But out of respect for Feyenoord, I don’t want to talk about other clubs.’
  • ESSEX DAILY GAZETTE: Owen Goodman (Crystal Palace): Journalist Alan Nixon is reporting on Patreon that the 19-year-old shot-stopper is joining the U's on loan, from Premier League Crystal Palace. Canada-raised Goodman, who was born in Essex, signed a professional contract with the Eagles when he was 17 years old.
  • L'EQUIPE: Philipp Köhn (RB Salzburg): Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco have identified RB Salzburg’s Philipp Köhn as their priority for the position, with talks between the two clubs moving along well. Monaco’s new sporting director Thiago Scuro, who until his arrival in the principality had long been working within the Red Bull network, has won over the double Austrian champion.
  • FABRIZIO ROMANO: Asmir Begovic (Free Agent): Experienced goalkeeper Begovic is undergoing a medical with Championship side Queens Park Rangers ahead of a one year contract being confirmed. 
     

WEDNESDAY 12th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Kai Calderbank-Park (Free Agent): Chesterfield manager Danny Webb has confirmed that trialist keeper Kai Calderbank-Park, 22, who was at Wrexham last seeason, is no longer at the club.
  • Owen Mason (Wexford Town): Mason joins on loan from Mansfield Town until the end of the season.
  • Billy Mercer (Everton - COACH): Ex-Burnley Goalkeeper Coach Billy Mercer joins Everton on a short term basis whilst Alan Kelly undergoes a knee operation.
  • Gary Walsh (West Bromwich Albion - COACH): West Bromwich Albion can confirm Gary Walsh has today departed his role as Goalkeeping Coach at The Hawthorns. The 55-year-old former Manchester United stopper joined the Baggies in January 2019. 
  • Josh Blair (Cowdenbeath): Cowdenbeath announce that Josh Blair had signed a two-year deal with the club. The 18-year-old joined from Broxburn Athletic where he made 29 appearances last season in the East of Scotland Premier Division.
  • Danny Farrell (Free Agent): Following Blair's arrival, Farrell leaves Cowdenbeath despite agreeing a new contract for the 2023/24 season.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • DAILY RECORD: Dimitar Mitov (Free Agent): Mitov, most recently of Cambridge United, is reportedly close to joining St Johnstone. He is expected to undergo a medical in the next 24 hours.
  • ALAN NIXON: Alex Bass (Sunderland): Bass is reportedly a target for AFC Wimbledon, and is rumoured to be set to join on a season-long loan deal.
  • THE LEADER: Wrexham AFC: Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson is looking to add a younger goalkeeper to his shot-stopping department, with four goalkeepers having already trialled, or are currently trialling, with the squad. 
     

TUESDAY 11th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Keiran O'Hara (Kilmarnock): The Scottish side have signed goalkeeper Kieran O'Hara on a one-year contract. The 27-year-old, capped twice by the Republic of Ireland in 2019, arrives at Rugby Park as a free agent after leaving Colchester United
  • Multiple Goalkeepers (Ipswich Town): The club has secured the signature of New Zealand Under 20 international Henry Gray, awarded a professional contract to scholar and Scotland Under 18 goalkeeper Woody Williamson and extended the contract of academy product Antoni Bort. 
  • Christy Pym (Mansfield Town): Mansfield announce that goalkeeper Christy Pym has now completed a permanent transfer from Peterborough United, signing a two-year contract with the Stags.
  • Luke Southwood (Cheltenham Town): Cheltenham Town have signed Southwood on a one-year deal after his release by Reading. The 25-year-old spent last season on loan with the Robins and played in every one of their League One matches, keeping 16 clean sheets. He progressed through Reading's academy and played 30 times for the club.
  • Conor Hazard (Plymouth Argyle): Plymouth Argyle have signed Northern Ireland goalkeeper Conor Hazard from Celtic for an undisclosed fee.The 25-year-old, who has won four international caps, has agreed a three-year contract with the newly-promoted Championship club.
  • Ed Wootten (Leeds United - COACH): Wooten replaces Marcos Abad as Leeds' First Team Goalkeeper Coach, linking up with Daniel Farke who he worked with at Norwich. 
  • Paul Clements (Norwich City - COACH): Clements joins back up with David Wagner at Norwich City following his departure from Huddersfield Town as the Canaries' new goalkeeper coach.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • SCOTTISH SUN: Jay Hogarth (Rangers): Jay Hogarth could be sent out on loan by Rangers again, with Hartlepool and Oldham both interested. The Scotland Under-21 goalkeeper kept the most clean sheets in League One last term after being loaned out to Alloa.
     

MONDAY 10th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Jack Walton (Dundee United): Dundee are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Jack Walton, who joins the club on loan from Luton Town until the end of the 2023/24 campaign subject to international clearance.
  • Sol Brynn (Leyton Orient): League One newcomers Leyton Orient have signed Middlesbrough goalkeeper Sol Brynn on a season-long loan deal. The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Swindon Town, making 49 appearances in all competitions for the League Two club.
  • Sam Proctor (Aston Villa): Sixteen year old Proctor signs a professional contract at Aston Villa. 
  • Javier Otero (Orlando City): Orlando City SC has signed Academy and Orlando City B product Javier Otero to a First Team contract as a Homegrown player through 2024, with Club options in 2025 and 2026, it was announced today.
  • Kit Margetson (Swansea City): 17 year old goalkeeper Kit Margetson has signed his first professional contract at Swansea City, securing his future in SA1 through until the summer of 2026.

     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • THE CUMBERLAND NEWS: Dan Langley (Free Agent): Recently released by Newcastle, Langley, 22, was released by Newcastle at the end of last season after six years with the club. He had loan spells with Gateshead and Spennymoor Town during his time on the Magpies’ professional books.
  • THE MIRROR: Tom Heaton (Manchester United): Everton have made an enquiry about signing Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton. United manager Erik ten Hag has already blocked a move from newly-promoted Luton Town to try and sign England international Heaton. But Everton are now also trying to lure Heaton away in another twist in the goalkeeping crisis at Old Trafford.
     

SUNDAY 9th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Willy Caballero (Leicester City - COACH): Veteran Argentine goalkeeper Caballero leaves Southampton and joins Leicester City's coaching staff as Assistant Manager. 
  • Joao Virginia (Everton): Joao Virginia has signed a new contract with Everton until 2025. The 23-year-old has been rewarded with an extended deal as Everton explore goalkeeping options. He has spent recent seasons out on loan but Sean Dyche is contemplating using him as an understudy to Jordan Pickford for the upcoming campaign.
  • Loris Karius (Newcastle United): Karius signs a one-year contract extension at St James' Park. 
  • Graham Stack (Maccabi Tel Aviv - COACH): Colchester United Goalkeeper Coach Graham Stack has departed to join Maccabi Tel Aviv. The former Watford coach joins his new manager, Robbie Keane in the Israeli Preimer League. 
  • Aidan Dowling (Larne): Larne have confirmed the arrival of goalkeeper Aidan Dowling following his release from Blackburn Rovers. The 20-year-old, who also spent time on loan with Marine FC, Lancaster City and Halifax Town in England, progressed through the ranks at Ewood Park up to U23 level but didn’t make a senior appearance.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • DAILY MAIL: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur): Paris Saint Germain are reportedly interested in Lloris, but Daniel Levy will look to receive a fee for the player rather than a free transfer.
  • COVENTRY TELEGRAPH: Brad Collins (Barnsley): Coventry City have been linked with a move for Barnsley goalkeeper Brad Collins. The 26-year-old has played more than 100 games for the League One side, but lost his place in February to Harry Isted. Collins began his career at Chelsea before successful loan spells at Forest Green Rovers and Burton Albion.
     

SATURDAY 8th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Lewis Carey (Horsham FC): The Hornets have snapped up former Bristol City and Eastbourne Borough stopper Lewis Carey following his departure from Sussex rivals Lewes this summer. The 30-year-old began his professional career at Bristol City in 2012 before moving to Bromley a year later.
  • Seny Dieng (Middlesbrough): Championship side Middlesbrough have signed Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Seny Dieng for an undisclosed fee. The Senegal international, 28, has moved to the Riverside Stadium to become Boro's sixth signing this week. Dieng, who has signed a four-year contract, won the Africa Cup of Nations with his national side last year.
  • Archie Mair (Gateshead): The young Norwich City goalkeeper has agreed to join the non-league outfit on a season-long loan after a productive spell at Notts County in the second half of the last campaign, including a starring role in their Wembley triumph against Chesterfield. 
  • David De Gea (Free Agent): David De Gea has officially left Manchester United after his contract expired and new terms could not be agreed upon. 
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • GLOUCESTERSHIRE LIVE: Luke Southwood (Free Agent): Southwood is close to re-joining Cheltenham Town permanently, after spending last season on loan at the club. The 25-year-old started all 46 of the Robins' League One matches last season during a loan spell from Reading, keeping 16 clean sheets and becoming a popular figure with supporters.
  • FOOTBALL SCOTLAND: Aidan McAdams (Free Agent): Aidan McAdams has been handed a chance in League One with a trial at Northampton Town. The 24-year-old goalkeeper is hoping to land a move down south following his departure from Ayr United despite the Honest Men offering a new deal. The player has ambitions to play in England and has now been offered the opportunity to test himself with the Cobblers' first team as manager Jon Brady runs the rule over the potential new recruit.
  • LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT: Emil Audero (Sampdoria): Inter, Juventus, Atalanta, Turin and Lazio are among the teams interested in Audero. They also report that Fiorentina are 'strong' in the race and have planned a meeting with Sampdoria to discuss a transfer.
  • ESTADIO DEPORTIVO: Yassine Bounou (Sevilla): Sevilla Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has emerged as a transfer target for Wolves this summer. Julen Lopetegui is a huge admirer of the Moroccan International.
     

FRIDAY 7th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Josh McNamara (Southampton): Southampton have signed young Manchester City goalkeeper, Josh McNamara on a permanent deal. The 19-year-old will has joined the Championship side on a two-year deal and will link up with their Under-21s squad, initially. The goalkeeper was identified by Southampton's new Director of Football, Jason Wilcox, formerly of the City Academy.
  • Janna Leitzig (Leicester City Women): Leicester Women confirm the signing of Bayern Munich's Leitzig. She joined the club on loan in January and will now move to Leicester on a permanent basis. 
  • Tiernan Brooks (Cork City FC): Cork confirm the signing of the Republic of Ireland U21 international on loan for the season from Notts County. 
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • DAILY MAIL: Zion Suzuki (Urawa Red Diamonds): Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of completing the surprise signing of Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. The Red Devils have been scouting the 20-year-old Urawa Red Diamonds stopper since 2017 and have now made their move, according to Japanese outlet Sponichi. They report that United have made a formal offer of £5m for Suzuki, a fee that would make him the most expensive signing in the history of the J League.
  • SKY SPORTS ITALIA: Yann Sommer (Bayern Munich): Inter Milan want to overhaul their goalkeeping department and sign three new goalkeepers to replace Andre Onana and Samir Handanovic. Sommer is seen as a replacement for Handanovic, with Anatoliy Trubin and Raffele Di Gennaro both also on the shortlist to join Sommer at Inter. 

 

THURSDAY 6th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Andy Lonergan (Everton): Everton goalkeeper Andy Lonergan will remain at the club until the end of June 2024 after signing a one-year contract. The 39 year old joined the Toffees in August 2021, providing back-up to Jordan Pickford and Asmir Begovic during the past two seasons.
  • Ross Doohan (Aberdeen): Former Scotland Under-21 goalkeeper Ross Doohan has signed for Aberdeen from Forest Green Rovers. The 25-year-old, who has agreed a two-year contract, had joined Forest Green from Tranmere Rovers for an undisclosed fee in January.
  • Jyri Nieminen (Feyenoord - COACH): Nieminen joins the Eredivisie side from New York Red Bulls, where he held the First Team Goalkeeper Coach position for two years. 
  • Sam Howes (Leyton Orient): Leyton Orient have signed goalkeeper Sam Howes from National League club Wealdstone for an undisclosed fee. The 25-year-old, who has won one cap for England C, has agreed a two-year deal with the League One newcomers. Howes, a former West Ham United trainee, was an ever-present for the Stones in the league last season, keeping 10 clean sheets.
  • Kjell Scherpen (Sturm Graz): Scherpen joins Sturm Graz on loan until the end of the season. 
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • PETER O'ROURKE: Tom Glover (Free Agent): Middlesbrough have agreed a deal to sign Australian goalkeeper Glover on a free transfer after he left Melbourne City. 
  • THE ATHLETIC: Marek Rodak (Fulham): Rodak is reported to be considering his options at Craven Cottage, amidst interest from Leeds United reported elsewhere.
  • MIKE MCGRATH/THE TELEGRAPH: Seny Dieng (Queen's Park Rangers): Middlesbrough are also reportedly close to signing Dieng from QPR, with personal terms and a medical to follow. 

 

WEDNESDAY 5th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Marcos Abad (Leeds United - COACH): Long serving Leeds United Goalkeeper Coach Abad confirmed on his Instagram that he will leave Leeds after six years at the club, upon the arrival of Daniel Farke as manager. 
  • Martyn Margetson (Swansea City - COACH): England National Team Goalkeeper Coach Margetson returns to Swansea City as Head of Goalkeeping following Dean Thornton's departure to Southampton. 
  • Nicola Leali (Genoa): Genoa sign Leali on a free transfer after he left Ascoli. 
  • Daniel Fuzato (Getafe): Futazo signs on a season-long loan deal from UD Ibiza. 
  • Will Blackmore (Peterbrough United): Peterborough United goalkeeper Will Blackmore has agreed a new three-year contract with the League One club.
  • Ben Killip (Barnsley): Barnsley have announced the signing of Ben Killip, who is joining the club on a free transfer after leaving Hartlepool United at the end of the previous season. Killip, 27, a seasoned goalkeeper, has clocked up 200 appearances in various competitions since his debut for Norwich City U23s during their EFL Trophy campaign in August 2016.
  • Baptiste Reynet (Free Agent): French goalkeeper Reynet has been released by Dijon.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS: Andre Onana (Inter Milan): Manchester United have settled on Onana as their top target to replace David De Gea, but any move depends on De Gea not agreeing on a new contract. Sources say there was a shift in United's position on De Gea towards the end of the season when he committed errors in the defeats to Sevilla, West Ham and Manchester City in the FA Cup final. The MEN revealed in May there were doubts over De Gea's No.1 status at United next season and senior figures at the club want to move on from the Spaniard. United started exploring options to sign a new first-choice 'keeper last month.
  • TEAMTALK: Tom Glover (Free Agent): Middlesbrough have held talks over a move for Australian goalkeeper Tom Glover on a free transfer after he left Melbourne City, TEAMtalk understands. The 25-year-old goalkeeper was linked with a move to Hollywood-owned Wrexham earlier this summer after their promotion to League Two, but now a Championship move to The Riverside could be an option.
  • THE IRISH SUN: Mark Travers (Bournemouth): SunSport has learned that Bournemouth have made Travers, 24, available on a loan with a number of Championship clubs interested. It is understood that Millwall are in pole position to land the goalkeeper as they look to launch a fresh promotion push, having finished two points off the play-offs last season.

 

TUESDAY 4th JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Ertugrul Cetin (Genclerbirligi): Turkish club Genclerbirligi sign Cetin on loan from Fenerbahce for the season. 
  • Hannah Hampton (Chelsea Women): Chelsea confirm the signing of England international Hampton on a free transfer. She left Aston Villa earlier this summer. 
  • Emily Ramsey (Manchester United Women): United Women confirm that England goalkeeper Emily Ramsey has left the club. She spent last season on loan at Everton in the WSL. 
  • Dillon Phillips (Rotherham United): The Millers have signed Dillon Phillips on a two-year deal, following his departure from fellow Championship side Cardiff City. The 28-year-old Englishman left the Bluebirds at the end of the season and spent the previous campaign on loan to Belgian top-flight club KV Oostende.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • BBC SPORT: James Trafford (Manchester City): Young England goalkeeper Trafford, 20, is reportedly close to joining newly promoted Burnley for £15 million. The fee could rise to £19 million with add-ons.
  • MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS: Diogo Costa (Porto): Manchester United have allegedly ended their pursuit of Costa as a potential replacement for De Gea.  
  • VOETBAL INTERNATIONAL: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord): Feyenoord are reportedly insistent that Manchester United target Bijlow is not for sale. 
  • DAILY MAIL: Gianluigi Buffon (Parma Calcio): The legendary Buffon is reportedly a target for the Saudi Pro League, and an unnamed club have allegedly offered him a £25 million per year deal.
  • METRO: Andre Onana (Inter Milan): Al-Nassr may step in the way of Manchester United's move for Onana. Inter Milan want at least £43m for the Cameroon international and may be hoping for even more if a bidding war breaks out for his signature.
  • LUTON HERALD & POST: Asmir Begovic (Free Agent): Newly promoted Luton are closing in on the signing of experienced goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to bolster their goalkeeping ranks.

 

MONDAY 3rd JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Tom King (Wolverhampton Wanderers): 28 year old Tom King joins Premier League side Wolves to bolster their goalkeeping ranks. He signs on a free transfer, having played for Northampton Town last season. 
  • Bart Verbruggen (Brighton and Hove Albion): The Seagulls confirm the signing of goalkeeper Verbruggen from Anderlecht on a five-year contract until June 2028.
  • Claudio Moan (Sunderland AFC Women): Moan, 24, signs a professional contract with Sunderland Women, extending her stay on Wearside to 2024. 
  • Jamal Blackman (Burton Albion): The Brewers add another new goalkeeper by completing the free transfer of Blackman, who recently left Exeter City.
  • Christy Pym (Mansfield Town): Mansfield Town have "agreed in principle" to sign goalkeeper Christy Pym from League One club Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee.
  • Connal Trueman (Millwall): The Championship club have extended the contract of goalkeeper Connal Trueman until the summer of 2025. Trueman, 27, joined the Lions from Birmingham City last summer. 
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • DAILY MAIL: David De Gea (Free Agent): Al Nassr are reportedly lining up a move to bring the now-out of contract Spanish goalkeeper to Saudi Arabia. 
  • NORTHERN ECHO: Seny Dieng (Queen's Park Rangers): Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick wants to land a new number one well before the season begins, but a move for Karl Darlow has been scuppered. QPR's Dieng is now emerging as a potentiality for the Teesside club.

 

SUNDAY 2nd JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Spike Brits (Manchester City): The Premier League champions officially unveil 16 year old England youth international Spike Brits, signing from AFC Wimbledon. He will join the club's academy set up. 
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • NOTTINGHAM POST: Emil Audero (Sampdoria): Nottingham Forest have reportedly reignited their interest in Sampdoria's Audero after missing out on another target to Tottenham Hotspur. Forest were linked with a move for Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli, but the stopper instead joined Tottenham this week for £17 million. As a result, the Reds may have turned their attentions back to Audero.
  • THE MIRROR: Kevin Trapp (Eintracht Frankfurt): Manchester United are now looking at Feyenoord’s Justin Bijlow and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Kevin Trapp to solve Erik ten Hag’s goalkeeper headache. The club's rumoured intended move for Andre Onana has reportedly been scuppered by Financial Fair Play considerations affecting United's transfer budget., according to The Mirror.
  • LEICESTERSHIRE LIVE: James Trafford (Manchester City): Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca is said to be keen on Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, who is also apparently attracting interest from Premier League side Burnley. Although Leicester are reported to be interested in a loan deal for the highly-rated keeper, Burnley hope to take Trafford on a permanent deal if the clubs can agree a price. The Clarets are also said to have made a low bid for Antwerp’s French keeper Jean Butez in case they miss out on Trafford.
  • THE SUN: Karl Darlow (Newcastle United): Bournemouth have joined the race for Karl Darlow and could give the Newcastle United goalkeeper a shock lifeline in the Premier League. Darlow is available for £5 million and the Cherries are interested if they sell Mark Travers to one of his admirers. Middlesbrough and Blackburn are also reportedly interested. 
     

SATURDAY 1st JULY

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Mike Stowell (Leicester City - COACH): Long-serving goalkeeper coach Stowell leaves Leicester after 18 years with the club. 
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • EVENING STANDARD: Andre Onana (Inter Milan): Speaking at the Gran Galà on Friday, Inter CEO Beppe Marotta said: “Manchester United have expressed an interest (in Onana) which may or may not lead to an offer in the next few days". However, he confirmed to Sky Italia that no bid has yet been received.
  • METRO: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord): Manchester United interested in signing Justin Bijlow alongside Andre Onana should David de Gea not sign new deal.
  • EXPRESS/FABRIZIO ROMANO: Annatoliy Trubin (Shakhtar Donetsk): Chelsea have reportedly added Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin to their summer transfer shortlist as Manchester United continue to up the ante for Inter Milan's Andre Onana. Trubin has kept 14 clean sheets in 28 Ukrainian Premier Liga matches for Shakhtar this term and also featured six times in the Champions League for the Ukrainian giants.
     

FRIDAY 30th JUNE

CONFIRMED DEALS:

  • Max Crocombe (Burton Albion): The Brewers sign Crocombe on a two year deal after his contract at Grimsby Town expired.
  • Luke McGee (Tranmere Rovers): Tranmere Rovers have signed goalkeeper Luke McGee on a one-year contract following his release from Forest Green Rovers.
  • Jamie Pardington (Cheltenham Town): Pardington joins Cheltenham after a spell with Larne in Northern Ireland. 
  • Jake Ritchie (Formartine United): 20-year-old Formartine has signed for the North Lodge Park outfit, but will return to Buchanhaven Hearts, who play in the McBookie.com NRJFA Championship, on loan for the 2023-24 season.
  • Murphy Mahoney (Swindon Town): Swindon sign Mahoney from Queens Park Rangers on loan for the season. 
  • Jayson Leutwiler (Port Vale): Port Vale have signed goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler from National League club Oldham Athletic on a one-year contract. Leutwiler was still under contract at Oldham but it is not thought any fee has been paid as part of his move.
     

RUMOURED DEALS:

  • ESPN: Zack Steffen (Manchester City): City are open to allowing 28-year-old Steffen to leave permanently during the transfer window but sources have told ESPN that they will ask for a fee before sanctioning any move. Steffen is under contract at the Etihad until 2025.

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