It’s that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it’s sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…Phil Jones joins the BladesFormer Manchester United defender Phil Jones has joined Sheffield United’s coaching staff.The 34-year-old retired from playing in 2023 and had been working at former club Blackburn as a first team coach.’Phil is a young coach who has played under some of the very best and is now forging his own pathway in coaching,’ said Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder.’He’s coming in tasked with helping throughout the team and he’s already gained some great experience coaching in the academy at Manchester United and with the first team at Blackburn last season. He is highly thought of at both clubs.’ Phil Jones played 229 games for Manchester United and is now pursuing a coaching careerAC Milan closing in on GuernierBirmingham City winger Aurelien Guernier is closing on a move to AC Milan.The 18-year-old has also been attracting attention from Strasbourg and Sporting Lisbon.He has yet to figure in Birmingham’s first team but has impressed at Under 21 level. He will join Milan’s youth set-up initially.Talks are ongoing, with the Italians hopeful Guernier will arrive for a medical in the next 24 hours. Aurelien Guernier is set for the Serie A club after impressing with Birmingham’s Under 21sDefender eyed by Man United and West Ham set for Saudi moveTromso defender Abubakar Sedi Kinteh is close to joining Al Ahli.The 19-year-old was watched by Manchester United earlier in the year while West Ham also held an interest. Belgian side Bruges made an approach too in recent weeks. Kinteh is flying to Lisbon this evening from Dublin to sign contracts after his medical tomorrow.Gunners close to deal for Phoenix – and look at Upson JnrArsenal are closing in on a deal for highly rated Northern Ireland youth international Phoenix Blayney.The 16-year-old goalkeeper also had interest from Liverpool and Nottingham Forest but is ready to sign for Arsenal, where he had a trial, alongside his U17 international team-mate Daniel McCarron, who is joining the Gunners from Dungannon Swifts.Arsenal have also invited Cliftonville youngster Riley McCreery for a trial.Arsenal are among the clubs talking to Tottenham’s Elijah Upson, son of ex-England international Matthew.The 18-year-old defender is expected to leave at the end of this month but has other Premier League clubs circling too.Martin calls in backroom team at Leicester Conor Hourihane and Andy King are expected to form part of Russell Martin’s backroom team as he takes over as Leicester City boss.Leicester stalwart King, 37, played more than 350 times for the Foxes and since served as first-time coach, including a spell as interim boss last season. Hourihane, 38, left his role as Barnsley manager at the end of the season.Former Rangers and Southampton boss Martin was appointed on Monday and he said: ‘This is a club with great history, strong support and high expectations, and I’m looking forward to getting to know the club, the city and the supporters.’My immediate focus is on the team: building strong relationships, setting clear standards and creating performances that Leicester City supporters can connect with and be proud of.’ Russell Martin joins Leicester and will be looking for immediate promotion from League OneBobby Dazzler! Derby eye return for young star ClarkDerby County are looking to pip West Ham to the signing of Bobby Clark from RB Salzburg.Clark was on loan at Derby last season and talks are ongoing over the final details of a £6m deal.The 21-year-old former Liverpool midfielder was Derby’s young player of the year last season, featuring in 45 matches in all competitions. Bobby Clark spend last season on loan at Derby and they want him backBernardo heads to Madrid in Jose’s revolution Real Madrid have announced the signing of 31-year-old Bernardo Silva after nine years at Manchester City. Silva joins Marc Cucurella at the Bernabeu after new boss Jose Mourinho secured the £51.8m signing of the Chelsea star on Monday.Mourinho rejoined Real last month, for a second spell after having previously managed them from 2010 to 2013.TUESDAY: Leeds consider bid for Southampton’s Shea Charles MONDAY: Chelsea target Maxence Lacroix