Luton Town are on the brink of signing Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa on a permanent deal after a breakthrough in talks over their No1 target for the summer.
The Zimbabwe midfielder, 29, was on loan at Kenilworth Road for the second half of last season and made 20 appearances, including the Championship play-off final win at Wembley when a place in the Premier League was sealed.
Rob Edwards has been trying to strengthen his squad for the top flight and Nakamba returning in some capacity has been a priority, with an agreement now made over a fee for him to switch. With the formalities of the deal left, he could be signed in the next 48 hours.
Luton have signed Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene after his contract expired at Rotherham. Mads Andersen has arrived from Barnsley and Tahith Chong has signed from Birmingham.
They are still in the market for a goalkeeper after Manchester United blocked a move for Tom Heaton and there were talks with Asmir Begovic but he eventually signed for Queens Park Rangers. There have also been talks with Manchester City over a season-long loan for Issa Kabore.
Newcastle keep interest alive in Livramento
Newcastle United have remained in talks with Southampton over Tino Livramento and are believed to have put in a further offer.
As reported by Telegraph Sport, Newcastle had made a £15 million move for the 20-year-old defender last month for the player who returned from a serious knee injury at the end of last season.
Stoke turn to Bournemouth goalkeeper Travers after Sarkic blow
Stoke City are looking at a deal for Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers after a move for Wolves’ Matija Sarkic broke down.
A transfer fee had been agreed between Stoke and Wolves for Sarkic last week but the final details of the move were never completed and Alex Neil turned to Travers.
Travers had been on Millwall’s wanted list as clubs look to offer him a slot as a No 1 rather than back-up at the Vitality Stadium.
West Brom’s Chalobah on verge of Maccabi Haifa move
West Brom midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah has flown to Israel ahead of a permanent move to Maccabi Haifa. Chalobah, 28, the former Chelsea trainee, is the latest departure from West Brom as Carlos Corberan moves to slash the club’s wage bill.
