England Under 21 Discussions Thread (2004+ born) #8

Simpson-Pusey has made his move to FC Koln permanent.

 

Tyrique George to Everton permanently now confirmed.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cly7pvqde72o

 

Manchester City striker Divin Mubama is attracting interest from Middlesbrough, Derby and Preston - Mail on Sunday.

 

West Ham are eyeing a move for Sheffield United midfielder Sydie Peck (The Athletic - subscription required), external.

Derby County are in advanced talks to sign Manchester City striker Divin Mubama on loan. (Pete O'Rourke)

 

Borussia Dortmund are among several clubs interested in signing Tottenham winger Mikey Moore on loan next season.

The 18-year-old spent last year in Scotland with Rangers.

More from @SebSB in the Transfer DealSheet ⤵️

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— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) July 7, 2026

Chelsea winger Jesse Derry is in advanced talks to renew his contract after big European interest.

Deal is a major vote of confidence in the 19-year-old, who made his debut last season, ahead of the new campaign under Xabi Alonso. https://t.co/63yOBu03KM

— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) July 7, 2026

 

Understand Alfie Devine is currently having a medical ahead of a move to Preston North End. The youngster had a great season there on loan and looks set to join the Championship side permanently with plenty of clubs also interested.

— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) July 7, 2026

 

According to the Athletic Tommy Setford is looking like he could go out on loan as Arsenal have signed Illan Mealier to be a backup keeper

 

Not quite sure which age this should be posted in since the season has ended but I’d imagine he will be here sooner or later but looks like Derry to Sporting Lisbon on loan seems like an option:

🚨🟢⚪️ Sporting are closing in on deal to sign Jesse Derry from Chelsea on a loan deal.

Derry signs new contract at Chelsea and Sporting still want him even on loan deal, as Record reports. pic.twitter.com/rUaZ0f9lNN

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 8, 2026

 

It's a great move IF he gets game time. I am quite surprised Sporting would want him on a straight loan, always a danger in those cases you just get used as a depth option.

 

He scored twice against Portugal U19s back in March so I’m guessing that’s where the interest stems from maybe? Encouraging if that’s the level of club interested in him.

 

Bolton Wanderers are interested in taking Brighton goalkeeper James Beadle on loan. The 21-year-old Englishman spent last season on loan with Birmingham City in the Championship. (Pete O'Rourke)

 

Mr and Mrs Lewis, Rico and Amelia’s wedding! 💒🥹💍🩵 pic.twitter.com/tUniLrH2Hb

— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) July 10, 2026

Footballers really do settle down way younger than most other do now in society.

 

We have absolutely messed him about for 2/3 years.

I don't blame him for wanting out

 

Confirmed now

Sporting confirm Jessy Derry has joined on a season-long loan. No buy option.

Derry extended his Chelsea contract until 2032 prior to the move.✍️ https://t.co/jpHI8fFg4W pic.twitter.com/QElEW80W1M

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 11, 2026

 

Spurs have turned down approaches from Sporting, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton for Will Lankshear for permanent moves. No actual bid yet.

 

I think Lankshear could score a lot of goals in a league like Eredivisie or the Portuguese top flight (provided its not a team fighting relegation), I think a loan move like that could do wonders for his confidence and reputation.

 

One of my nieces went to a coaching thing he did. Apparently he's very religious and is doing a lot of community type work this summer.

 

Hibernian have announced the signing of Nathan Lowe, who joins on a season-long loan from Stoke City.

 

Understand Genoa's Brooke Norton-Cuffy is valued at €20m this summer.

Interest from Serie A, while Everton explored a deal in January.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/OCFt8njdQD

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 13, 2026

 

Everton have stepped up their long-standing interest in Genoa's Brooke Norton-Cuffy, 22, with fresh talks having taken place over a potential move for the England Under-21 defender. (TeamTalk), external

Derby County have joined the race to sign Brighton winger Tommy Watson, 20, on loan as the Seagulls look to further develop the England Under-20 international in the second tier following a spell at Millwall last season. (Football Insider)

Chelsea have made Joao Pedro and Josh Acheampong untouchable in the summer transfer window - The Sun

 

Everton are considering a move for Manchester City right-back Rico Lewis, with Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Fulham also interested in the 21-year-old Englishman. (Teamtalk)

 

Ben Nelson being linked to moves to Manchester United, Torino, Sunderland and West Ham.

 

I´d prefer Italy for him

 

Striker Will Lankshear is attracting interest from Southampton. The 21-year-old Tottenham forward spent last season on loan with Oxford, scoring 11 Championship goals. (Darren Witcoop)

Bristol City have had multiple bids for striker Dom Ballard rejected by Leyton Orient. The latest offer to be turned down is reported to be worth an initial £4m. (Alan Nixon - Patreon)