MU losing right-hand man Ten Hag or the collapse of Williams’s move to Barca will be one of the latest transfer News August 1

Transfer News August 1

Steve McClaren joins Jamaica national team
Steve McClaren has left Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff at Manchester United to become the head coach of the Jamaica national team. The Jamaica Football Federation confirmed McClaren, 63, as their new head coach on Wednesday. He will replace Heimir Hallgrimsson, who stepped down after Jamaica was eliminated early in the group stage of Copa America 2024.

Al-Ittihad abandons pursuit of Kevin De Bruyne
According to journalist Rudy Galetti, former Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad have lost interest in signing Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne. The Saudi Arabian club considers the price set by City to be too high, especially with De Bruyne having only one year remaining on his current contract.

Arsenal set to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad
According to Relevo, Mikel Arteta is close to completing another summer signing, with Real Sociedad and Spanish international midfielder Mikel Merino set to join Arsenal. The North London club has agreed on a transfer fee of €30 million (£25 million/$32 million) plus add-ons for the 28-year-old. An official announcement is expected soon.

Nico Williams to stay at Athletic Bilbao
Despite interest from Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and several Premier League clubs, Nico Williams has decided to remain at Athletic Bilbao for the 2024/25 season. According to Athletic, the 22-year-old Spanish international has no plans to leave Bilbao this season and has promised his brother that he will stay with the club for the duration of his contract. Williams extended his contract with the Basque club last December until 2027.

West Ham in talks to sign Niklas Fullkrug from Dortmund
According to Fabrizio Romano, Premier League club West Ham United has begun negotiations with Borussia Dortmund over the transfer of German forward Niklas Fullkrug this summer. West Ham aims to add the striker to their squad ahead of the 2024/25 season, particularly as they consider the transfer of Jhon Duran from Aston Villa.

Barcelona ready to meet Dani Olmo’s price
According to Sport, Barcelona is determined to sign Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig this summer after missing out on Nico Williams from Athletic Club. Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has made a second offer of €50 million (£42 million) plus €15 million (£12 million) in add-ons after their initial bid was deemed insufficient by the German club.