Transfers: United sign Baleba, Liverpool close on Barcola

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After securing a Champions League return with last season's third-place finish, there has been a focus on bolstering Michael Carrick’s midfield heading into the new Premier League campaign. After the draw with Rennes, PSG sporting director Luis Campos signalled his side’s willingness to remain active until the end of the transfer window.

Savinho’s arrival has taken Spurs’ summer spend beyond the £300m mark after big-money moves for £100m midfielder Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, who cost £85m, earlier in the transfer window. The 23-year-old will be getting a fresh start at the City Ground after being told he is not in Xabi Alonso's plans at Chelsea.

Delap will now play for a third club in three seasons after Forest agreed a club-record £45m deal, which could go up to £50m with add-ons. Talks are thought to have began on Monday between Delap’s camp and Forest and the move accelerated quickly.