Manchester United has reached an agreement for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in a deal reportedly worth an initial £65m. The 22-year-old is expected to undergo his medical examination this weekend.
In other Premier League action, Hull City holds a surprising 2-0 half-time lead against Manchester United at the MKM Stadium. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy have put the newly-promoted side ahead.
Elsewhere, Arsenal began their title defence with a victory over newcomers Coventry City. Today's top-tier fixtures include Everton v Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town v Sunderland, and Nottingham Forest v Leeds United, with Brentford hosting Tottenham Hotspur later this evening.