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BENSON JOINS BARNSLEY FROM BURNLEY Barnsley have signed midfielder Josh Benson from Burnley for an undisclosed fee. Benson, 21, who made 12 first-team appearances in all competitions for Burnley, has agreed a four-year contract and is Barnsley’s third summer signing.

Beni Baningime is set to join Hearts from Everton, according to reports in Scotland. The Congolese-born defensive-minded midfielder trained with the Hearts team on Thursday morning, according to the Edinburgh Evening News. The 22-year-old is in the final year of his contract and doesn't feature in Rafa Benitez’s plans.

West Ham winger Nathan Holland has joined Oxford United on a season-long loan for a second time in his career.

Kallum Cesay, Kacper Kurylowicz and Rafferty Pedder have signed their first professional contracts with Tottenham. The trio have all signed deals until 2022 and will play for Spurs' U23s next season.

Alphonse Areola has signed a one-year loan deal with West Ham. The France international has two years left on his contract with Paris Saint-Germain and this tie-up with the club comes with an option to buy.

Blackpool have confirmed the signing of Tyreece John-Jules on a season-long loan from Arsenal.

Huddersfield have signed Norwich midfielder Danel Sinani on a season-long loan. The Terriers have the option to sign the 24-year-old Luxembourg international permanently at the end of the season.

After signing his new contract, the 32-year-old right-back reiterated his desire to lead Everton to silverware and vowed to keep driving high standards for Rafa Benitez’s squad. “I’m very happy - everyone around the football club and I’m sure all the fans know how much this club has meant to me from day one,” Seamus Coleman told evertontv.

Goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli has signed a two-year deal with Chelsea. Bettinelli arrives at Stamford Bridge having been out of contract at Fulham, where he made 120 appearances. The 29-year-old has signed a two-year contract.

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Denmark international defender Joachim Andersen on a five-year deal. The 25-year-old centre-back joins Palace from Lyon after a competing in the Euro 2020 semi-final this summer.

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A departure that has been in the offing has now been confirmed, with Patrick Van Aanholt leaving Crystal Palace. The defender joined the club in January 2017 and made a total of 134 Palace appearances, scoring 14 times. He tweeted: “So many words, what to say. Thank you for the 4.5 years. Palace has been a proper home to me, you'll forever be apart of my life. To the boys, good luck for the up & coming season. Big change big opportunity big rewards. Make it count.” The club said in a statement: "Everyone at Crystal Palace wishes Patrick the very best for the future, and thanks him for his service.

Defender Sebastian Revan has joined Grimsby from Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season.

LEEDS' DAVIS JOINS CHERRIES ON LOAN Bournemouth have signed defender Leif Davis on a season-long loan from Leeds with a view to a permanent deal. The 21-year-old joined Leeds from Morecambe in 2018 and made six appearances for the Premier League club in all competitions last season

Burnley goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell has joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan for the season.