Transfer roundup: Cooper to West Ham, Maitland-Niles to

West Ham United are reportedly interested in Sheffield United goalkeeper Michael Cooper.

The 25-year-old enjoyed an eye-catching campaign for the Blades during 2024-25, helping the Yorkshire club challenge for promotion to the Premier League.

Sheffield United made the playoffs following a third-placed finish in the regular season, eventually losing to Sunderland in the final at Wembley.

On an individual note, Cooper stood out in between the sticks for the Blades, keeping an impressive total of 21 clean sheets across 43 Championship contests.

According to The Sun, the former Plymouth Argyle shot-stopper could be rewarded with a Premier League move this summer.

The report claims that West Ham are interested in securing the services of Cooper on a permanent deal from Bramall Lane.

It is understood that the Hammers will make their ‘final checks’ on the 25-year-old before launching an official bid for the talent.

After rejecting Everton’s advances for the ‘keeper earlier this year, Sheffield United are looking to pocket £15m from the sale of Cooper.

Arsenal alumni back in Premier League?

Staying in the Premier League, Everton are aiming to make waves in the transfer window after being purchased by the Friedkin Group earlier this year.

As per talkSPORT, the Toffees have identified Lyon defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles as a potential arrival on Merseyside in the near future.

The 27-year-old departed Premier League giants Arsenal during the summer of 2023 following the expiration of his Emirates contract.

Maitland-Niles then linked up with French outfit Lyon, featuring in 73 competitive matches for the club over a two-season period.

Despite having two years remaining on his deal with Les Gones, the ex-Gunner could be set for a Premier League return this summer.

Maitland-Niles is accustomed to top-flight relegation battles, having spent temporary spells at West Bromwich Albion and Southampton in 2020-21 and 2022-23 respectively.

Atletico Madrid lure Bundesliga talent to project?

Moving down to Spain, Atletico Madrid are on a mission to battle with Real Madrid and Barcelona for the domestic crown this season.

Known for their defensive prowess, Diego Simeone’s troops are aiming to bolster their attacking ranks ahead of the new campaign.

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Atletico Madrid are closing in on a move for Stuttgart midfielder Enzo Millot.

The Frenchman has supposedly said yes project of the Spanish giants, who are said to have agreed personal terms with the player.

It is now down to the Atletico and Stuttgart to hash out an appropriate transfer fee, which will reportedly fall below Millot’s £20m release clause.

The 23-year-old has been around the first-team ranks of the German outfit since 2021 but really put himself in the limelight during 2024-25, providing 11 goal contributions from 29 Bundesliga appearances.

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