Goalkeeper Carl Rushworth has completed his permanent move to Coventry City, rejoining the club after their promotion to the Premier League last season. The 25-year-old, who was on loan at Coventry, finalized his transfer from Brighton.
'There’s excitement, I can finally relax knowing it’s done and that I’m back with the boys and at a club I loved being at,' Rushworth stated. 'I’m excited to have this new challenge in the Premier League and to be able to call this place home is a big thing I’ve been looking forward to.' Newcastle had reportedly shown interest in Rushworth before signing Lukas Hornicek.
In other transfer news, West Ham United has confirmed the departure of forward Freddie Potts to Belgian club Club Bruges. The 22-year-old forward underwent a medical for the move, which is reported to be in a £10.5 million deal.
'Everyone at West Ham United would like to sincerely thank Freddie for his hard work, commitment and all-round contribution and wish him every success in the future,' West Ham said in a statement.
The summer transfer window remains open until September 1, with clubs expected to continue making significant signings ahead of the upcoming season. Recent developments in the window have included Newcastle rejecting an offer from Arsenal for Bruno Guimaraes and Chelsea finalizing a deal for a player described as England's 'Argentine nemesis'.