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… Stones seals Inter switch Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of England defender John Stones.The 32-year-old left Inter’s headquarters earlier this evening after having his medical and agreeing a two-year contract after his free transfer from Manchester City. Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of England defender John StonesMeanwhile, talks between Manchester City and Lille are reaching a crucial stage over the transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi.The 18-year-old Morocco international is ready to make the move now though his club have been keen to keep him in France for another season as part of negotiations.City are ready to use him this season with Rodri a target for Real Madrid while interest is building in Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders.City have lost Bernardo Silva and also have interest from Tottenham in Omar Marmoush and Savinho.Bouaddi was valued around £60million before the World Cup but is now considered to be worth around £80m.City also want to add another goalkeeper to replace Leeds-bound James Trafford and have offered Marseille’s Geronimo Rulli a two-year deal. They also want to strengthen at right-back and on the wing with Chelsea’s Pedro Neto and Paris St Germain’s Ibrahim Mbaye among names discussed.Daily Mail Sport reported on Wednesday that the teenage Morocco international is ready to make the move now, though the French club would prefer him to stay for another season.City would want Bouaddi for this season with Real Madrid ready to push for Rodri who is keen to return to Spain for family reasons.Though they have added Elliot Anderson, they have lost Bernardo Silva and could also sell Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders who has interest from Galatasaray and earlier in the summer Atletico Madrid.Brighton’s Espi move falls throughBrighton’s proposed move for Levante striker Carlos Espi has collapsed after Real Madrid surprisingly agreed to sign the 21-year-old centre forward.Espi scored 11 goals last season and narrowly missed out on a place in Spain’s World Cup squad, and he has been brought in to replace Fulham-bound Gonzalo Garcia.The youngster had a number of Premier League enquiries, with Brighton seeing him as replacement for Danny Welbeck, until Real swooped.Better Latte than never for Union Berlin as Boro thwarted by visa rulesMiddlesbrough and Burnley are poised to miss out on signing Emmanuel Latte Lath as he closes on a move to Union Berlin.The Ivory Coast international left Boro in 2025 for Atlanta United but wants to leave the Major League Soccer after a disappointing spell.Middlesbrough had tried for an initial loan but the 27-year-old did not have enough points to earn a UK visa. Now Union Berlin are discussing a deal. Emmanuel Latte Lath played for Boro from 2023 to 2025 but visa rules ruled him out of a returnFrom Benfica to Bournemouth for £21.6mBenfica defender Antonio Silva is expected to complete his move to Bournemouth following tonight’s Europa League qualifier against St Gallen.The 22-year-old starts for Marco Silva’s side against the Swiss tonight but is then due to link up with his new teammates at Bournemouth in a £21.6million move.Newcastle close in on HornicekNewcastle United are pressing ahead with their move for Sporting Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek.Daily Mail Sport revealed Newcastle’s interest last weekend and he was left out of Braga’s Europa Conference League squad for tonight’s clash with Zeleznicar Pancevo amid talks.Confirmation of the Czech keeper’s departure for his £25m release clause is expected tomorrow once their game is out of the way.Brentford set for £41m Sangare dealBrentford have agreed a £41million deal to sign Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare.The 24-year-old is preparing to travel to the UK for a medical after a meeting with club officials in Paris.A sell-on is due to be included also while his former club Rapid Wien are also due a percentage.Daily Mail Sport revealed on Tuesday evening how Brentford had stepped up their interest to sign the Mali international as it became apparent they would be agreeing to mutually terminate Jordan Henderson’s contract and pave the way for him to join Chelsea. Brentford had a long-held interest in Sangare but had to fend off competition from two other English clubs including Crystal Palace. Wednesday’s Daily Mail carried news of Brentford’s move for SangareFoxes eye Brighton winger WatsonLeicester City have enquired about taking Brighton winger Tommy Watson on loan.The 20-year-old, who was key to Sunderland’s promotion to the Premier League 18 months ago, had a spell on loan at Millwall last season. Tommy Watson helped secure Sunderland’s promotion to the Premier League via the playoffsPorto keep tabs on Spurs man Souza Porto are the latest team to show interest in Tottenham left wing-back Souza.The 21-year-old joined from Santos for £13m in January and made four Premier League appearances last season.Hail Cesar as Fulham get their man from MadridFulham have agreed to buy 22-year-old forward Gonzalo Garcia from Real Madrid for £35million. The deal is of a similar structure to the £8.5m one they have agreed for his team-mate, midfielder Cesar Palacios, with Madrid retaining a 30 per cent sell-on clause and matching rights. Fulham, now managed by former Real boss Alvaro Arbeloa, are also among clubs interested in Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri and Southampton midfielder Shea Charles.Nwaneri also has interest from RB Leipzig and AC Milan. Cesar Palacios has been secured for a fee of £8.5millionFredricson moves onManchester United defender Tyler Fredricson has agreed a permanent move to Swiss club Lausanne-Sport, subject to registration.Fredricson made four first-team appearances since he was handed a debut against Wolves in 2025 – when he also won the reserve-team player of the year award – and was on the bench on a number of occasions last season.United have inserted a substantial sell-on clause and a buy-back clause into the deal.The 21-year-old, who joined United at Under-9 level, played in every round of United’s successful FA Youth Cup campaign in 2022 until illness ruled him out of the final against Nottingham Forest.The club confirmed Fredricson’s departure in a statement on Thursday, saying: ‘Everybody at United thanks Tyler for all his efforts during his time with the club and we wish him all the best for the next chapter of his career.’Fredricson joins United loanee Sekou Kone at the Swiss Super League side. CHRIS WHEELER Rashford says no to RomaMarcus Rashford has no interest in joining Roma this summer as speculation regarding his future grows.The 28-year-old is set to report to pre-season training with Manchester United in the coming days after returning from his loan spell with Barcelona.Roma had been one of several clubs linked with a move for the England attacker, but Daily Mail Sport understands a move to the Italian giants does not appeal. Fulham to spend big on GarciaFulham are closing on agreement with Real Madrid over a deal worth £35m for striker Gonzalo Garcia. The deal also includes £2m in bonuses and matching rights.Madrid have been discussing a buy-back option and a 30 per cent sell-on clause as talks draw to a conclusion.Fulham also working to add midfielder Cesar Palacios on loan from Madrid. Gonzalo Garcia looks set to join Fulham from Real Madrid in a deal worth £60mHull’s Nobel questHull are advancing in talks for Rayo Vallecano defender Nobel Mendy.As Daily Mail Sport reported yesterday, Hull had made enquiries and proposed a £15m offer for the 21-year-old who can play centre back and left back.Rangers tried to sign Mendy a year ago from Real Betis but Vallecano got him for £2.5m and a 20 per cent sell-on clause.Hull face competition from Ipswich for Burnley’s Florentino Luis but have enquired about Augsburg’s midfielder Mert Komur.Coventry explore Hamer homecomingCoventry City are exploring a deal to re-sign Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United.The 29-year-old midfielder has one year left on his deal at Bramall Lane.The Brazilian made 132 appearances for the club scoring 19 goals which included a strike in the Championship play-off final against Luton Town at Wembley.Atletico reignite Romero interestAtletico Madrid have rekindled their interest in Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.The Argentina international’s agents held talks with Inter Milan last weekend and director Piero Ausilio confirmed interest but that the deal would be complicated owing to the financial package. Atletico Madrid are exploring a potential move for Tottenham captain Cristian RomeroAtletico had interest last year and are exploring the figures involved in a deal for the 28-year-old Spurs captain again.Inter are in the market for centre backs this summer, with one new recruit expected to be John Stones if all goes to plan in his medical today.Click below for all the transfer developments over the last few days…WEDNESDAY: Man City push for World Cup wonderkid amid doubts over Rodri’s futureTUESDAY: Man United open to offer for four academy graduates MONDAY: Leeds close in on deal for James TraffordSUNDAY: Liverpool seek compromise on Bradley BarcolaSATURDAY: Tottenham continue push for Man City winger SavinhoFRIDAY: Real open talks for Yan Diomande, Chelsea go back to Villa to poach set-piece coach Austin MacPhee… and Brentford bid for West Ham wing backTHURSDAY: Arsenal sign Christos Tzolis in £34million move from Club Brugge as Leeds ramp up talks with Man City’s James TraffordWEDNESDAY: West Ham star Crysencio Summerville set for £60m Saudi Arabia move despite Roma’s late attempt to hijack deal