Middlesbrough are finalising an agreement to sign USA wing-back Max Arfsten, 25, from Columbus Crew in a deal worth up to £5.6m.

Arsenal want Columbus Crew and USA goalkeeper Patrick Schulte, 23, should England keeper Aaron Ramsdale, 25, leave this summer.

Joe Hart may be given a shock MLS lifeline to end his Burnley misery. Columbus Crew need a keeper because Hart’s old team Manchester City are signing Zack Steffen from them.

United States national goalkeeper Zack Steffen, 23, will complete a £6m transfer from Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew to Premier League leaders Manchester City in January, but will then be sent out on loan to Spanish side Girona

Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Columbus Crew and USA goalkeeper Zack Steffen, 23.