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By Sam Lawley Published: 18: 55 AEST, 19 August 2024 | Updated: 21: 46 AEST, 19 August 2024 View comments They might have demolished Everton 3-0 on Saturday, but Brighton are still looking for reinforcements. The Seagulls, who are top of the Premier League table after the opening weekend, are in for exciting Fenerbahce full back Ferdi Kadıoğlu. The two parties have already agreed personal terms and now manager Fabian Hürzeler will be hoping the side can hash out a deal with the Turkish club in the coming days. Not exactly transfer news - or so Man City hope. .. The side are reportedly set to offer star midfielder Rodri a bumper new deal in a bid to fend off Real Madrid's advances. However, the Premier League giants may have to ask one of their stars to lower their own wages to help keep the Spaniard. The Sun reports City are prepared to make Rodri 'the club's highest-paid player' and will offer him wages of £375, 000 a week. CLICK BELOW to discover more about the mega deal for the Euro 24 star. Joao Felix, who has been linked with a shock return to Chelsea, is in the Atletico Madrid squad to face Villareal tonight. Chelsea are discussing a £40million fee plus add-ons for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix. If they reach an agreement, Chelsea will look to revive Conor Gallagher's sale to Atletico Madrid. Ilkay Gundogan could be set to dramatically reignite his career at Manchester City after the German midfielder revealed he 'wants an immediate return' to the Etihad. According to Spanish publication Sport, the German international has reportedly informed the club he wants to move on from Barca after being left out of the side for their 2-1 win over Valencia. And his preferred destination could be a snappy return to Manchester after failing to kick on following his departure from the club. CLICK BELOW for all the details on a potential Gundogan-Guardiola reunion. The wheels certainly seem to be in motion with regards the Oliver Skipp deal as the midfielder looks to seal more game time with a move to Leicester. The Foxes are paying £20million with a further £5m in add-ons for the Tottenham midfielder. It's a huge boost for Steve Cooper's man as they look to make an impact in their first season back in the Premier League. Also - a reminder that the inaugural Oli Skipp Derby takes place at 8pm tonight as Leicester host Spurs at the King Power Stadium. Rumours are also swirling about what lies in store for Toney's fellow Englishman Raheem Sterling after the forward was sensationally dropped for Chelsea's home match against Manchester City. The 29-year-old is seeking clarity on his position at the club after being left out of Enzo Maresca’s first squad as Stamford Bridge boss. In a statement exclusively published by Mail Sport on Sunday, the attacker’s representatives - when approached for comment - indicated that his omission from Sunday’s party that faced Manchester City was unexpected. CLICK BELOW for more on this developing Chelsea story. Thomas Frank's decision to leave Ivan Toney out of the Brentford side to take on Crystal Palace in the side's opening game of the season has got people talking once more about the star striker's future. The manager even confirmed that Toney's omission from the squad was down to the uncertainty surrounding his future at the club. The England international, who lit up the Euros with a no-look penalty, had been set to leave the Bees this summer, but no deal has yet been agreed with Brentford. However, several parties are interested. CLICK BELOW to read more about the transfer saga that keeps raging on. Chelsea's execs are confident they can ship the club’s dead wood before the summer’s transfer window closes on the night of August 30. Ben Chilwell, Romelu Lukaku, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Armando Broja, Trevoh Chalobah and Djordje Petrovic are among those up for grabs between now and that deadline. It is also hoped Conor Gallagher’s future will be resolved this week with Atletico Madrid still his likeliest destination, while talks over Joao Felix heading in the opposite direction have been progressing slowly but surely. CLICK BELOW to find out more about a potential Stamford Bridge exodus. Newcastle are aware that Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is exploring options after missing the Reds' 2-0 win over Ipswich on Saturday. The 27-year-old, who wants more regular starting opportunities and in his favoured centre-back position, was not included in Arne Slot's first Premier League matchday squad at Portman Road this weekend. Mail Sport understands that Newcastle are now monitoring Gomez ahead of the summer transfer deadline, keen to bolster Eddie Howe's back line following a leaky Premier League campaign last season. CLICK BELOW to discover more about Newcastle's hunt for a centre-back. In more Man United news, Fulham have revived talks with the Red Devils over Scott Mc Tominay. Napoli are interested too but would prefer a loan.  Fulham had a £20m bid rejected earlier this month.   Mc Tominay has just one year remaining on his contract with United, although the club has the option to extend it for a further 12 months. The two sides faced each other in the opening match of the season on Friday with the Old Trafford side coming out 1-0 winners. CLICK BELOW to read more about another potential name out the door at United. Chelsea are discussing a £40million fee plus add-ons for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix. If they reach an agreement, Chelsea will look to revive Conor Gallagher's sale to Atletico Madrid. Felix spent the second half of the 2022-23 campaign on loan at Stamford Bridge and scored four goals in 20 appearances for the Blues. The 24-year-old Portugal forward played for Barcelona last season following another loan move but he has since returned to Atletico. CLICK BELOW to find out more about Chelsea's latest transfer exploits. Leicester City are paying £20million with a further £5m in add-ons for Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp. Spurs had been reluctant to lose Skipp, 23, as they look to comply with the Premier League’s homegrown squad rules. New Leicester boss Steve Cooper is eager to bring in Skipp to add to his midfield options.   The two sides coincidentally face off tonight in what is the Foxes' first match back in the top flight. Manchester United are in talks to sell Facundo Pellistri to Panathinaikos for £8. 5m. The move for the 22-year-old is not agreed yet as other clubs also hold an interest. Pellistri spent the second half of last season on loan at Granada and previously had two loan spells at Alaves. He has made 25 senior appearances for United after joining from Penarol in 2020. CLICK BELOW to read more about this ongoing transfer saga. Hello and welcome to Mail Sport's transfer news live blog. We'll be bringing you all the latest developments throughout the day so make sure you stay tuned! Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group