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 as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…Villa to reject Al Hilal’s £38m Watkins bid – as Ajax hold talks over BaileyAston Villa will reject Al Hilal’s bid for striker Ollie Watkins. The Saudi club made an offer worth £38million for the England striker to test Villa’s resolve.Watkins, 30, is open to the move as the Saudi side have made a couple of proposals this summer but Villa want to keep him.Ajax, meanwhile, have held initial talks over a move for Villa’s Leon Bailey. Tyjon wants out as Arsenal hover Blackburn Rovers prospect Igor Tyjon has asked to leave amid ongoing interest from Arsenal. The 18-year-old forward has represented both England and Poland at youth level.Ipswich’s £18m bid rejected Ipswich Town have had an offer of around £18m rejected by Bayer Leverkusen for Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios. Exequiel Palacios featured for Argentina at the World CupBrighton bag Promise Brighton have signed Canada striker Promise David, 25, from Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise on a season’s loan with obligation to buy for £22m. American boy joins PalaceCrystal Palace have announced the arrival of Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for £11million.The 19-year-old American attacker joins on a five-year deal from the MLS side partly owned by Palace co-owner David Blitzer. Gozo turned out 16 times in the MLS last season, scoring six goals and registering four assists.His move to Palace was initially agreed over 10 days ago but was stalled by MLS paperwork. All MLS players are employed by the league, meaning transfers are centrally scrutinised and controlled.Every deal must be approved by MLS, which assesses the terms before a transfer can be finalised, making delays commonplace. Gozo will provide depth for Palace on the right wing, playing understudy to Ismaila Sarr. He becomes Palace’s sixth signing of the summer but just the second they have paid a fee for after Anan Khalaili joined from Union Saint-Gilloise.Gozo said: ‘I’m really looking forward to playing in the Premier League with Crystal Palace. It’s the dream of any footballer.’BOBBY MANZI Crystal Palace have signed American teenager Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for £11millionOne Hull of an offer for Garcia… as Tigers have talks over Forest’s Bakwa Hull City have offered around £4.5million for Real Betis forward Pablo Garcia as talks continue over a deal.As Daily Mail Sport reported at the weekend, Hull turned to the highly-rated 20-year-old winger after talks for Leon Bailey fell through. Betis want at least £7m and a substantial sell-on.Hull have also held talks with Nottingham Forest over a loan move for winger Dilane Bakwa. They have asked about Yeremay Hernandez at Deportivo Coruna and been offered Keito Nakamura from Reims. They have also rekindled interest in Norwich right-back Kellen Fisher. The Tigers first made enquiries in July but Norwich have been reluctant to sell the 22-year-old. Pablo Garcia in pre-season action against Arsenal earlier this monthAnfield youngster set for loan to Sheffield WednesdayLiverpool winger Kieran Morrison is expected to finalise his loan switch to Sheffield Wednesday in the next 24 hours.The 19-year-old Northern Ireland international has impressed during Liverpool’s pre-season and has attracted varied interest from the likes of Wolfsburg and Bristol City.Now League One Wednesday want to register the Northern Ireland international in time to face Bradford City in the Yorkshire derby on Thursday, with Liverpool keen to see him get regular game time in a competitive division. Liverpool youngster Kieran Morrison, 19, is a prime target for Sheffield WednesdayMorrison can play centrally in attacking midfield as well as wide. He joined Liverpool from Manchester United’s academy and was called up to the Northern Irish senior squad for the first time, ahead of their World Cup qualifying play-off against Italy in March. He made his senior debut in June, playing the first half of a 1–0 friendly win over Guinea.Liverpool are continuing negotiations for Paris St Germain winger Bradley Barcola but, as it stands, Liverpool are unlikely to pursue interest in his teammate Ibrahim Mbaye despite exploratory talks.Villa agree Wan-Bissaka loanAston Villa have agreed a loan with option to buy for West Ham United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka.Daily Mail Sport revealed last Wednesday that Villa were in pole position for the Congo international.Villa were rebuffed in a cheeky attempt at a straight loan proposal but talks have since progressed for the 28-year-old to join Unai Emery’s squad, with Villa’s option to buy understood to be in the region of £18m. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set to swap West Ham for Aston VillaToon in talks with City over GonzalezNewcastle United have held exploratory talks with Manchester City over a potential deal for midfielder Nico Gonzalez.The 24-year-old is one of a number of options Newcastle are considering to replace Bruno Guimaraes after his £75million move to Arsenal. They are keen to bring in an experienced midfielder to slot straight in before Sunday’s Premier League opener at home to Liverpool.For more on this story click HERE Sunderland still pursuing speedy Catamo Sunderland remain in talks with Sporting Lisbon winger Geny Catamo.The pacy 25-year-old has 43 caps for Mozambique and is keen to make the move to the Premier League.Negotiations are ongoing while Sunderland will also need to secure a work permit.Rodri’s emotional tribute to Man City after sealing Barca moveBarcelona have confirmed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth £65.4m.The former Ballon d’Or winner, who helped City win four Premier League titles and a Champions League, has signed a four-year contract with the La Liga club and will wear number 16.Rodri, 30, had one year left on his City contract and, while they wanted him to stay and sign an extension, Barcelona’s final offer proved too good to turn down.Enzo Maresca’s side are pursuing replacements for both Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders, who is set to join Saudi Arabian side Al Qadsiah for around £52m.Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea are their targets.And Rodri paid an emotional tribute to his now former club, saying: ‘It’s not like I miss [City] because I don’t feel like I’m leaving. I think I’m just moving to another club, but my heart will always be linked to the city and to the club.’I always try to be involved in the games, try to come and watch them and keep in touch with my ex-teammates. But of course, physically you leave. Seven years is the right moment to say goodbye, to write a good story.’I always say that the most important thing is to have the whole image, the whole movie, and say I’m proud of this.’Both parts, club and player, we’re proud of this, and this was the reason for my decision. My heart will always be blue all my life. And they always have Rodri for anything they need.’ Rodri was in demand and has now signed a four-year deal at BarcelonaSunderland’s Methalie move at risk Sunderland’s move for Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie is in danger of collapse after concerns were raised over his medical.The 20-year-old is returning to France with further testing required.Methalie underwent his medical yesterday after visiting the Stadium of Light.Sunderland agreed a £25.7m deal on Sunday for the France Under 21 international left-back. Dayann Methalie (centre) was set for the Stadium of Light but his move is now up in the airSociedad want West Ham’s Edson Real Sociedad have followed up their interest in West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez.The Mexico international also had interest from former club Ajax but is keen to move to La Liga and talks are ongoing.Stoke want to seal deal for HirstStoke City have revived talks for Ipswich Town striker George Hirst in the hope of signing him by the weekend. Stoke travel to Southampton on Saturday. Betis progress on Parrott after West Ham bid rejected Real Betis are making progress in talks with AZ Alkmaar over a deal for striker Troy Parrott.West Ham had an initial £15m bid rejected and were expected to go back but talks with Alkmaar have proved difficult.The Hammers have since moved to finalise a loan for Leeds striker Joel Piroe.Betis could be helped in their pursuit of Parrott by Hull’s interest in their winger Pablo Garcia whom is valued around £7m.Boro cancel Dieng’s contractMiddlesbrough goalkeeper Seny Dieng has had his contract terminated by mutual consent. Dieng saw a loan move to Feyenoord fall through in January.The 31-year-old has now linked up with Greek side Atromitos.Vicario joins Juventus on loanTottenham have confirmed that goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has joined Juventus on an initial loan.The deal includes an option to buy for £8.5m (€10m).The 29-year-old travelled to Turin yesterday after talks accelerated on Sunday once Juventus opted against signing Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa. Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario has joined Juventus on loanWest Ham finalise move for PiroeWest Ham are finalising forward Joel Piroe’s arrival from Leeds United as misfit striker Niclas Fullkrug joins Werder Bremen on a season’s loan.The 33-year-old Germany international, who joined the Hammers for £27m from Borussia Dortmund in August 2024, scored three goals in 11 Premier League starts but spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan.Fullkrug, a German international, returns to Werder for a third spell having also started his career with the Bundesliga club.Toffees chief pleads calm on right-back search Everton chief executive Angus Kinnear is confident the club will sign a right-back but admits it will not be completed before the season opener against Crystal Palace on Saturday.Speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside, Kinnear said: ‘I don’t think we are in a bad position on that.’The players we thought we had the option of are still available for us, I don’t think they will be there for Crystal Palace, which was the objective.’I’m confident that we’ll bring a right back in. It’s a position we’ve needed. I think Jake (O’Brien) has done a sterling job for us in that position.’It was something that we were trying to do last summer and didn’t feel that we could get the quality in.’So a right-back was top priority in the window, we would have liked to have got it done earlier.’I understand the fans’ frustrations; I understand how they see it as being critical.’Even the Prime Minister chipped in to give us some helpful direction. So it’s reached a level of national importance.’So we are working hard to bring one in and I’m sure we will. I’m sure it will be an improvement, and it will round off the squad nicely.’Everton have looked at Palace’s Daniel Munoz though Moyes regards him more as a wing-back. They enquired about Fulham’s Timothy Castagne and had a bid rejected for Celtic’s Alistair Johnston who picked up an injury.Others such as Guela Doue at Strasbourg are considered too expensive while they have been offered Aston Villa target Aaron Wan-Bissaka but said no and, similarly, are not pursuing Burnley’s Kyle Walker, so far.Moyes has admitted they may have to revert to another option if they can’t get their prime target.Newcastle complete Dedic deal Newcastle United have signed Bosnia and Herzegovina international Amar Dedic from Benfica for £29.5million on a five-year deal.The 24-year-old full-back becomes the sixth senior addition of the summer and will wear the No 37 shirt at St James’ Park.Dedic, who can operate on either flank, previously worked with Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle at Red Bull Salzburg and Liefering.He made 95 appearances for Salzburg before spells with Marseille and Benfica, where he featured against Newcastle in last season’s Champions League. Newcastle United have completed the signing of full back Amar DedicDedic has won 31 caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina and played at this summer’s World Cup.’Working with Matthias again was a big factor for me. We know each other well. He knows what I can bring on the pitch and I’m really happy to be playing for him again,’ he said.’Playing Premier League football at St James’ Park is going to be really special. Every game feels like a big occasion, with an amazing atmosphere. I’m really excited to get started.’Fulham monitor Brazilian defender NatanFulham have asked about Real Betis centre back Natan.The Brazilian joined Betis from Napoli last summer for £7.5m and has attracted interest from other Premier League sides in recent weeks.The 25-year-old is one of a number of options being considered by the Cottagers. They retain interest in Rennes defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, too.And elsewhere…Aston Villa have agreed to loan right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic to Rangers with an obligation to buy for £3.5m.Celtic also hold an interest in the Serbian international but he is expected for a medical at Ibrox later today.Wolves are exploring a move for Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry. Rangers had a £7.5m bid rejected this week for the £10m-rated 21-year-old.Brighton have been exploring a move for Millwall forward Femi Azeez.MONDAY: Liverpool unlikely to pursue PSG’s Ibrahim MbayeSUNDAY: Juventus reopen talks for Spurs keeper VicarioSATURDAY: Aston Villa in talks with Japan goalkeeper Zion SuzukiFRIDAY: Djed Spence completes £30million move to Inter MilanTHURSDAY: Chelsea waiting for Fernandez bidWEDNESDAY: Man United target Carlos Baleba on Newcastle’s radar TUESDAY: Roy Keane’s son-in-law linked with move to Portugal