Premier League
Emerson Palmieri to undergo Chelsea medical today
Sky Sports Italia has revealed that Emerson Palmieri has flown into London and will be seen in Cobham today to complete his medical. A fee of £17.6 million is reportedly agreed between the two parties with £7 million further expected to be added in bonuses.
Palmieri will sign a four year deal with the club but won't be registered in time for tomorrow's home clash against Bournemouth.
Manchester City announce the signing of Aymeric Laporte
Premier League champions-elect have today announced the club record signing of Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao.
The 23-year-old became the club's most expensive signing till date for £57 million, eclipsing Kevin De Bruyne's record of £55 million set in 2015. Laporte has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad and is expected to make his debut against Burnley on Saturday.