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Alex Scott has plenty of Premier League interest, while Eli Junior Kroupi's foot injury all but ends the slim chances of a summer exit.Brentford Brentford's priority this summer has been to sign a new central midfielder to build their future team under Keith Andrews.It has been something they have been working on since January, when they looked at PSV's Joey Veerman among others, and it has been made even more pressing recently by the departure of Jordan Henderson.Brentford allowed him to speak to their west London neighbours Chelsea about a free transfer, and so - in the midst of that - they are set to bring in highly-rated Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare for up to £41m.He is more of a defensive midfield anchor who could recycle and build from deep. Everton are aware of interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, but there has been no formal approach or contact with them, and they have no appetite to sell the 26-year-old, who has three years on his deal.Fulham Fulham are starting to do some business now that Alvaro Arbeloa's feet are under the table as new head coach.They have agreed a combined £42.3m deal for a pair of Real Madrid youth graduates that played under Arbeloa there last season; striker Gonzalo Garcia and midfielder Cesar Palacios.Arbeloa was the driving force behind these moves, and Garcia certainly answers the issue of who their new centre-forward would be, following the departure of Raul Jimenez.
By signing free agent Hidemasa Morita, they have answered the need for a holding player, while talks are ongoing to sign Florentino from Burnley, and he will add more legs in midfield.Hull's owner has said the deal to sign winger Leon Bailey from Aston Villa in a permanent transfer is close to being done, while they are also pursuing defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano and midfielder Mert Komur from Augsburg.Ilicali's post on X, which revealed the nationalities of the players Hull were pursuing and gave us a progress report, shows there are a lot more irons in the fire as the promoted side work to ensure Sergej Jakirovic has a strong enough squad to avoid relegation.Ipswich The promoted side have been busy in this transfer window so far, spending around £80m on six new arrivals, but Ipswich still have plans to bring in more players over the next month.New boss Gary O'Neil has been dealing with a few injury issues in midfield, and that is an area he hopes to recruit in before the end of the window. A left-back could also be signed if Kostas Tsimikas fails to convince Andoni Iraola, but every player has a clean slate.Ryan Gravenberch's emergence as a No 6 in Arne Slot's first year put plans to bring in a holding midfielder further down the priority list at Liverpool, but the team's performances in the season just gone have highlighted a need for reinforcements in that position.Inter want to sign Curtis Jones, but as things stand their valuation falls well short of Liverpool's, especially in a market when other Premier League proven players in his position have moved for such big fees.
They have been long-term admirers of the 21-year-old, who has three years left on his deal.Roma's Manu Kone, Brighton's Carlos Baleba and Bournemouth's Tyler Adams are among a number of midfield options being considered.There have also been suggestions that the club are not guaranteed to further reinforce the midfield after the signings of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, but much will depend on outgoings and what opportunities may arise in the coming weeks.Mason Mount has played in a deeper midfield role at the end of last season as well as pre-season; however, his injury record remains a concern. Academy product Tyler Fletcher is pushing to be involved in the first team this season as another option.Newcastle Image: Matthias Jaissle is set replace Eddie Howe as Newcastle head coach This has already been a seismic transfer window for Newcastle and the final month has the potential to bring even more change, with uncertainty over the future of Bruno Guimaraes amid strong interest from Arsenal and Manchester United exploring a move for Lewis Hall.Newcastle have already committed to spending more than £140m this summer on five players, if you include the proposed deal for their soon-to-be new first-choice goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, as they use the funds from Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon's sales.They have already signed a left winger in Bazoumana Toure and two midfielders in Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba, while Ewen Jaouen has arrived as a deputy goalkeeper.
