Fulham target 'considering' future amid agreed transfer as Man Utd 'close' to £51m agreement

The second weekend of the Premier League campaign is almost here, with a fresh slate of action awaiting. Clubs are hard at work preparing for this weekend, while transfer efforts are continuing across the board.

With the window remaining open until August 30, clubs still have more than a week to strengthen their respective squads, and indeed trim them where needed. Here we round up all the latest news and rumours surrounding the top flight.

Cherki latest

Lyon star Rayan Cherki is said to be considering his future after Fulham reportedly had a bid accepted by the French club for his services. Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth says personal terms are all that remain amid a £17million offer being accepted.

“Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki wants to assess all his options before deciding on his next move – if he moves at all,” Sheth said, as cited by The Boot Room. “Fulham have an agreement with Lyon worth around £17m (€20m) including add-ons but, as yet, there is no agreement with Cherki.

“Fulham’s offer will remain on the table while they look at alternative targets. Cherki has entered the final year of his Lyon contract and can sign a pre-contract agreement with a club outside France from January.”

Ugarte deal ‘close’

Manchester United are said to be ‘close’ to securing an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for Manuel Ugarte. According to the Manchester Evening News, the 23-year-old is keen to make the move to Old Trafford, with only the deal between the two clubs required.

Ugarte was left out of PSG’s opener, and according to the report, the Red Devils are closing in on a deal for the midfielder. It’s reported a deal worth around £51million is likely to be struck.

Cancelo ‘interest’

Manchester City have reportedly received an offer from Saudi Araba for full-back Joao Cancelo. According to Fabrizio Romano, Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal are already negotiating with the player’s representatives.

Reports in Saudi Arabia claim an offer of between £30million and £35million has been made, while Cancelo is said to have been offered a wage worth a whopping £360,000 per week.