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Transfers: Wolves make loan bid for Arsenal goalkeeper Ramsdale

Aaron Ramsdale has slipped down the pecking order at Arsenal
Aaron Ramsdale has slipped down the pecking order at Arsenal

Wolves have made an offer to sign Arsenal's England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan.

It is understood the bid, submitted on Monday, also includes an option to buy at the end of the campaign.

Ramsdale fell out of favour last season as manager Mikel Arteta promoted David Raya to number one and he made just 11 appearances, only two of which came after the turn of the year.

Despite his lack of activity the 26-year-old, whose contract has two years to run, was still included in England’s Euro 2024 squad.

Before that tournament Ramsdale told talkSPORT: "No footballer wants to not play. I’ve had a tough year personally not playing and I never want to do that again."

New Southampton signing Mateus Fernandes

Southampton have announced the signing of Portugal Under-21 midfielder Mateus Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon.

The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Estoril, making 28 appearances in the Primeira Liga, has agreed a five-year deal at St Mary's.

"It’s a dream come true to come to England and play in the Premier League," Fernandes told Southampton’s website.

"It’s the best league in the world, in my opinion. It has the best coaches, the best players, the best teams. It’s good for me, for my growth and I’m happy."

Saints boss Russell Martin added: "Mateus is a player we have been monitoring for a while and someone we are really excited about.

"With the ability he has to drive forward from midfield, we think he has some key attributes to really help us – not just in the future, given his age, but here and now in the Premier League."

Burnley midfielder Sander Berge looks set for a move to Fulham after a bid from the Cottagers.

The Norway international has not featured in either of the Clarets' two wins which have taken them top of the Championship, with manager Scott Parker citing injury as the reason.

Fulham’s bid, reported to be £20 million with £5m of add-ons, is likely to see the 26-year-old move to London.

Elsewhere, Chelsea look set to finally seal their pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, which is likely to see midfielder Conor Gallagher complete his long-awaited move in the opposite direction.

The club are reported to have agreed an initial £42m fee for the 24-year-old Portugal international, who had a six-month loan spell at Stamford Bridge from January 2023.

That would then open the door for England midfielder Gallagher to move to the Spanish capital in a separate £36m deal.

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