James Hokery

🚨⚒️EXCL: Club Brugge reach agreement with West Ham to sign Freddie Potts for fee worth €12m. The academy graduate is not believed to be part of NES' plans, but #WHUFC stalling the deal until they have more assurance over incomings with Engels deal likely. [📰: @mcgrathmike]

🚨⚪️ EXCL: Fulham are stepping up their pursuit of Shea Charles as Saša Lukić expected to complete move to #ITFC in the coming week. The Cottagers are preparing another bid to test Southampton’s £30m valuation, with Leeds also in the race. #SaintsFC #FFC [📰 : @TheAthletic]

🚨🔴DONE DEAL: Max Arfsten completes move to Middlesbrough from Columbus Crew. Fee worth approx £5m plus add-ons, with the MLS side retaining a significant sell-on clause. Joins #boro as the latest piece of an MLS-focused recuitment strategy. [📰: @TheAthletic }

🚨🐏DONE DEAL: Sammie Szmodics joins Derby County on a season-long loan. The deal has now been agreed, with the Rams beating off competition for the forward. Official announcement expected over the weekend. #DCFC #ITFC [📰: @lowertiers]

🚨Should a deal be made, attention expected to turn to Sullivan shares with Kretinsky making clear he has no desire to become majority owner. Sullivan has hinted he won't sell stake whilst club is in the Championship so a longer-term PCP takeover with US/Chinese backing likely.

🚨⚒️: Amanda Staveley's consortium has submitted an offer worth around £160m to acquire Vanessa Gold's 25% stake in #WHUFC. Gold was poised to sell roughly 18% of stake to part-owner Daniel Kretinsky, but Staveley offer preferred due to being the full 25%. [📰: @RealHokery]

🚨 EXCL: Ronnie Edwards has committed his future to QPR, ending speculation around a potential move away. The defender has informed club officials and those close to him that he is happy at Loftus Road and will stay with the R’s for the upcoming season. #QPR [📰: @lowertiers]

🚨🐏: Derby County are in advanced talks to re-sign former loanee David Ozoh (21) on a permanent deal from Crystal Palace worth around £5m. Club also stepping up pursuit of Ipswich’s Ogbene as they look to bolster forward options. #DCFC #ITFC [📰: @reluctantnicko]

🚨 EXCL: Radek Vítek has turned down the opportunity to join Middlesbrough, with the #MUFC goalkeeper holding out for a bigger move amid interest from both Hull City and Celtic. #Boro likely to accelerate loan deal for Everton’s Travers as a result. [📰: @Muppetiers ]

🚨EXCL: Coventry City are eyeing a double swoop for Swansea duo Ronald and Žan Vipotnik with talks ongoing with representatives of both parties. Frank Lampard understood to be keen to strengthen attack with club looking to move on Haji Wright. #PUSB #Swans [📰: @LowerTiers]

🚨⚒️ EXCL: West Ham look to strengthen their attack, with Nils Koppen's ‘data-led approach’ focusing on proven Championship players and emerging overseas talent. Sorba Thomas, Femi Azeez, Gustavo Hamer and Nestory Irankunda all feature on the club's shortlist. [📰: @alex_crook]

🚨🔵DONE DEAL: Birmingham City have completed the signing of Luis Vázquez from Anderlecht in a deal worth £3m. The 25-year-old Argentine striker has signed a 5-year contract after landing in England and completing his medical. #BCFC [📰: @LowerTiers ]

🚨🐉 DONE DEAL: Wrexham sign Crystal Palace full-back Danny Imray for £5m fee. The 23-year-old is Phil Parkinson’s first signing of the summer after impressing on loan at WBA in the Championship last season. #Wrexham #CPFC Announcement within next 48h. [📰: @WalesOnline ]

🚨⚒️ EXCL: West Ham head of recruitment Nils Koppen spotted last night in London with German striker Nick Woltemade. Talks ongoing over a loan move to West Ham, terms yet to be agreed but deal progressing rapidly. More to follow. [📰: @LowerTiers ]

🚨🟠 EXCL: Wolverhampton Wanderers have made their move for Tom Fellows. Initial talks have taken place and discussions are expected to continue this week. The player is understood to be interested in the project at Molineux. #Wolves #SaintsFC [📰: @RealHokery ]

🚨 EXCL: West Ham have muscled their way into the race for Gustavo Hamer. There is interest from a number of championship clubs but it is believed the player prefers a move to the East London outfit. [📰: @RealHokery ]

@paniniboy7 Shame no one taught them to pass the ball

@RealHokery This is them too bum

🚨Rumour: Following an impressive World Cup, Canada & Southampton striker Cyle Larin is subject to interest from multiple Serie A teams, notably AS Roma and Juventus. Talks are being held with the Canadian star’s representatives. More to follow. #Saintsfc [📰: @alex_crook ]

📲 Soungoutou Magassa via IG: “Let’s go📈” After uncertainty over his future at West Ham, it is expected Magassa will stay at the club for the upcoming season and is believed to be a core part of Nuno Espírito Santo’s plans.