Swansea re-sign £18m Ayew

Swansea City are breaking their transfer record to re-sign Andre Ayew in a deal worth up to £18 million.

Ayew is returning to the Liberty Stadium from West Ham in a record deal that eclipses the £15.5 million paid for striker Borja Baston in 2016.

As revealed by Telegraph Sport, West Ham rejected a £14 million proposal from the Premier League strugglers last weekend, but Swansea have improved their offer. Manager Carlos Carvalhal blocked West Ham’s attempt to recruit Ki Sung-yueng as part of the deal.

Spurs close in on Lucas

Tottenham Hotspur are on the brink of completing the £25 million signing of Brazilian forward Lucas Moura from Paris St-Germain after he arrived in London on Tuesday and travelled to the club’s training ground.

Lucas, 25, was once lauded as one of the most exciting young talents in world football has struggled to make an impression in Paris in recent months.

Spartak reject Promes bid

Southampton’s £25 million offer for Spartak Moscow winger Quincy Promes has been rejected, with the Russian club wanting £30 million. Promes is keen on a move to the Premier League and Mauricio Pellegrino, the Saints manager, is considering a second offer for the Dutchman.