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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…
Vitek in demand
Hull City are among the clubs circling Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek.
Daily Mail Sport understands that the Tigers are among several Premier League clubs interested in Vitek, alongside fellow promoted sides Coventry City and Ipswich Town.
Radek Vitek impressed on loan at Bristol City last season
Although United want to avoid losing the highly rated young shot-stopper, they accept the situation is complicated by Vitek having two years left on his contract with a desire to play regular football.
Bobby Manzi and Nathan Salt
Xabi works his magic
Xabi Alonso played his part yesterday in convincing Marco Palestra to join Chelsea over Inter Milan.
Chelsea’s financial package was also superior, suiting all parties especially Atalanta. They were keen to have a sell-on clause also included for the Italy wing-back as they believe he will go on to an even bigger stage.
Alonso spoke to Palestra convincing him he had a key role to play despite the players already on Chelsea’s roster.
Malo Gusto has been linked with a move to Manchester City as a consequence but Enzo Maresca’s new club have yet to make contact.
Marco Palestra played 37 times on loan for Cagliari last season
