Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Dest set to travel to Barca to complete deal

Manchester City have agreed terms with Benfica over centre-back Ruben Dias, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/sep/27/manchester-city-agree-deal-for-ruben-dias-benfica-otamendi-transfer-news?fbclid=IwAR0OVeiw17uO0BCyOPYPLyHRaq_N36GquW6hAl1we3Ph8tka2gfq-FyiDGs" target="_blank">The Guardian</a> reports. The Portugal international is set to make a £50m ($64m) move as Pep Guardiola tries to plug a gap in his defence.

Man City agree Ruben Dias fee

Guardiola closes in on Benfica centre-back

U.S. men's national team defender Sergino Dest is set to travel to Barcelona to complete his move to the Catalan club, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1309964342289465345">Esports RAC1.</a> The fullback said goodbye to his Ajax team-mates following Saturday's 2-1 win over Vitesse, with Dest coming offf the bench in the victory Dest will head to Barcelona on Sunday to complete his move despite interest fron Bayern Munich.

Dest set to travel to Barcelona

Leeds United are closing in on the signing of Bayern Munich defender Michael Cuisance, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Michael-cuisance-bayern-munich-a-point-bielsa/1176900" target="_blank">L'Equipe.</a> Marcelo Bielsa's side have agreed terms on a five-year contract with the 21-year-old French defender. An offer in the region of €20 million (£18m/$23m) has been lodged with Bayern, with further talks planned to reach a final agreement.

Leeds closing on Cuisance

Rennes have pulled out of the race to sign&nbsp;Barcelona defender&nbsp;Jean-Clair Todibo, reports <a href="https://www.fichajes.com/a6957017657083623466-el-rennes-se-retira-de-la-puja-por-jean-clair-todibo" target="_blank">Fichajes.com.</a> The 20-year-old looks to have no future at Camp Nou and is likely to leave the club before next week's transfer deadline. Rennes were considering a move for the young defender but have now decided to withdraw their interest, leaving Fulham, Everton and Napoli in the running.

Rennes withdraw from Todibo chase

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says he will try and sign a defender before next week's transfer deadline. The Blades boss will be forced into the market as Jack O'Connell requires surgery on a knee injury and is likely to miss the rest of the season. "I've spoken to the owners, as obviously we've known this for two or three days and we need to bring someone in in that position. We are light and can't solely rely on Jack Robinson playing that position all the way through," Wilder told <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11683/12083649/chris-wilder-targets-defensive-signing-with-jack-oconnell-set-for-surgery" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> "I've highlighted a couple of players and hopefully the board will agree with my assessment that we need to strengthen."

Wilder eyes defensive cover

Everton are interested in re-signing defender Kurt Zouma from Chelsea, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-everton-insiste-pour-zouma-chelsea-520126" target="_blank">Le10Sport.</a> Zouma spent the 2018-19 season on loan at Goodison Park and the Toffees were keen to sign the Frenchman on a permanent deal last summer, but an agreement couldn't be reached with Chelsea. Carlo Ancelotti's side&nbsp;are now ready to revive their interest in the 25-year-old, with Chelsea reportedly ready to consider offers in the region of €40 million (£37m/$47m).

Everton keen on Zouma

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has confirmed that Barcelona were among several clubs to make an offer for him before he signed a contract extension with Arsenal. Barcelona had been linked with making a move for the Gabon international and Aubameyang has admitted they tried to lure him to Camp Nou, but Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta gave him enough reason to remain in north London. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-star-aubameyang-confirms-he-turned-down-barcelona/1e1skfbwc86li10kiu0822y1fj" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Aubameyang confirms Barcelon offer

Leicester are eyeing up a move for Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji,&nbsp;The Mirror&nbsp;reports. The Bundesliga side do not want to lose the Switzerland international but the Foxes will try to convince them with an offer before the transfer window closes.

Leicester target Dortmund defender

Tottenham have turned their attention to Benfica star&nbsp;Haris Seferovic,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-tottenham-submitting-offer-for-swiss-international-in-new-transfer-twist/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;reports. The Premier League side are set to give up on the pursuit of Napoli forward Arkadiusz Milik and hope to land the Swiss international on loan instead.

Tottenham bid for Benfica star Seferovic

Paris Saint-Germain have contacted Chelsea over a possible loan move for midfielder Jorginho. Telefoot&nbsp;reports the two sides are in negotiations, but PSG are not the only team interested in him as Arsenal are also said to be in the race.

PSG reach out to Chelsea over Jorginho move

Rayan Ait-Nouri has caught the attention of several top teams due to his performances at Angers. Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen and Wolves are said to be eager to land the 19-year-old left-back, but <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-ait-nouri-angers-dit-non-a-deux-clubs-520125" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>&nbsp;says he has already knocked back the Bundesliga and Premier League sides.

Barcelona target Ait-Nouri snubs Wolves and Leverkusen

Barcelona have ended their pursuit of Inter striker&nbsp;Lautaro Martinez, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/lautaro-il-barcellona-getta-la-spugna-e-il-toro-lancia-a-un-segn-13877" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> Barca have been pursuing the Argentine for much of the summer but have been unable to agree a fee with Inter, while much of the focus for new boss Ronald Koeman in recent weeks has been on outgoings. With just over a week to go until the transfer deadline&nbsp;there is also little time for Inter to find a replacement, which made any potential deal even more difficult.

Barca end Lautaro hunt

Manchester United winger Daniel James wants to stay&nbsp;at Old Trafford despite interest from Leeds, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12083556/dan-james-wants-manchester-united-stay-despite-leeds-loan-bid" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> Marcelo Bielsa's side, who came close to signing James in January 2019, are keen to sign the Wales international on loan. However, James wants to stay at the Red Devils&nbsp;and fight for his place, despite the club being linked with a number of other wingers, including Jadon Sancho.

James wants Man Utd stay despite Leeds interest

Liverpool&nbsp;misfit Loris Karius will complete a season-long loan move to Union Berlin this week. Liverpool fielded enquiries from a number of clubs, including&nbsp;Montpellier, while&nbsp;Hertha Berlin&nbsp;also expressed an interest.&nbsp; However with nobody willing to meet the Reds’ asking price, thought to be around £6million (€6.5m/$7.7m), the decision has been taken to loan Karius out for a year, in the hope that he can play games and maintain, or perhaps increase, his market value. The&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;club will not have an option to make the move permanent <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-misfit-karius-union-berlin-loan/rdxk01tcjsv510cglduy29zqh" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Karius to join Union Berlin on loan

Leeds have made a £15 million approach for Norwich star Todd Cantwell,&nbsp;PA Sport&nbsp;reports. The Canaries are negotiating add-on bonuses before they reach an agreement with the Premier League side, while personal terms with the player are still to be agreed.

Leeds offer £15m for Cantwell

Lazio are in talks to sign centre-back&nbsp;Omar Alderete from Basel, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Lazio/27-09-2020/mercato-lazio-alderete-difesa-pereira-3802321074918.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> claims. The 23-year-old Paruaguay international is valued by the Swiss side at around €8 million (£7m/$9m) but the Serie A side could take him on loan for the season with an obligation to buy next summer.

Lazio close to Alderete signing

Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow is on his way to Schalke, with&nbsp;Markus&nbsp;Schubert heading the opposite way. <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/roennow-gegen-schubert-tauschen-schalke-und-frankfurt-die-torhueter-73118132.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a> reports 28-year-old Ronnow wants first-team football and is unable to displace Kevin Trapp in Frankfurt. Schalke are looking for a replacement for&nbsp;Ralf Fahrmann after his disappointing performances.

Schalke and Eintracht Frankfurt to swap goalkeepers

West Ham are plotting a move for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12778842/chelsea-rudiger-west-ham-loan-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Hammers hope to land him on loan for the season as the centre-back's place in danger under Frank Lampard.

Rudiger to leave Chelsea for West Ham?

Manuel Baum is the leading candidate to replace David Wagner at Schalke,&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/schalke-news-manuel-baum-soll-david-wagner-als-trainer-beerben/12083293/34943" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. The 41-year-old spent over two years coaching Augsburg and is currently in charge of Germany's Under 20 team, but could be set to return to the Bundesliga.

Baum favourite to replace Wagner at Schalke

Manchester United are set to field an approach from Lazio over midfielder Andreas Pereira, <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/manchester-united-lazio-are-pursuing-for-andreas-pereira" target="_blank">Di Marzio</a> reports. The arrival of Donny van de Beek means his opportunities are likely to be few and a deal could be wrapped up in a week.

Lazio chasing Andreas Pereira

Manchester City have offered full-back Oleksandr&nbsp;Zinchenko to Barcelona, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200926/483689621021/zinchenko-ofrecido-al-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; The Catalans are keeping him in their thoughts but have not made a move.

Zinchenko offered to Barcelona

Rennes are close to signing Alfred Gomis from Dijon for €16m (£14.5m/$18.5m), <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-alfred-gomis-dijon-proche-de-rennes/1176600" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. After selling goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to Chelsea, the Champions League hopefuls will sign the Senegal international custodian as his replacement.

Rennes nearing deal for Mendy replacement

Tottenham have been boosted by the news that Inter are ready to lower their asking price for centre-back Milan Skriniar. According to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12779471/chelsea-kante-spurs-skriniar-inter/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>, the Nerazzurri have dropped their valuation to £45m ($57m) and may even be prepared to go lower as they seek to raise funds to sign Ngolo Kante.

Inter drop Skriniar demands

Kylian Mbappe may yet extend his deal with PSG, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-to-complete-45m-signing-of-diogo-jota-from-wolves/1ujbbkcu3886u1um77z434i9b1" target="_blank">ABC</a> reports. The superstar's contract is up in 2022, and with no agreement in sight, he appears likely to move next summer. However, the World Cup winner could sign on for an additional year with the understanding that he moves in 2022.

Mbappe could extend PSG deal

Nice midfielder Wylan Cyprien continues to make a move to Bordeaux his priority, <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-wylan-cyprien-maintient-le-cap-sur-bordeaux-519971" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a> believe. Premier League side Aston Villa have been linked with the former France Under-21 man, but he would prefer to stay in his homeland.

Cyprien ready to snub Aston Villa to make Bordeaux move

Pep Guardiola faces Leicester City on Sunday without the experienced defender he has wanted since his influential skipper said farewell last year. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/koulibaly-kounde-gimenez-or-dias-man-citys-search-for/1bmp1ywjzq37i173jwag98nd3w" target="_blank">Get the full story...</a>

Koulibaly, Kounde, Gimenez or Dias? Man City's search for Kompany's replacement testing Pep's patience

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">FC Schalke 04 have relieved David <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wagner?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wagner</a> of his duties with immediate effect.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/S04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#S04</a> <a href="https://t.co/5kh9UdPqGW">pic.twitter.com/5kh9UdPqGW</a>— FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/s04_en/status/1310132748565254144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Wagner sacked by Schalke

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has said that winger Ryan Kent, tipped for England honours, is not for sale. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rangers-manager-gerrard-plays-down-england-talk-kent/5murkmc27m0r11kozzcbjsb4u" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Gerrard: Kent is not for sale

Luka Jovic has been told remain calm and that he will stay at Real Madrid for the 2020-21 season should he wish. <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/09/26/primera/1601145742_374823.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjA%3D" target="_blank">AS</a> reports that the board have held talks with the out-of-favour striker and have sought to reassure him of his importance.

Jovic told he has a future at Real Madrid

Aston Villa lead a gaggle of Premier League sides chasing Victor&nbsp;Nelssons, according to <a href="https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_koebenhavn/fck-tygger-paa-stort-premier-league-tilbud/8305331" target="_blank">Ekstra Bladet.</a> The Copenhagen centre-back was not for sale, but having been offered around €10 million (£9m/$11.5m), the Danish club can no longer ignore the interest.&nbsp;

Aston Villa lead Nelssons chase

Lyon left-back Youssouf Kone is set to move to La Liga side Elche, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. Out of favour after being bought from Lille last summer, the 25-year-old Mali international is set to be the fourth player to leave the Champions League semi-finalists in the last couple of weeks.

Kone heading towards Elche

Real Madrid&nbsp;head coach Zinedine Zidane has no plans to sign new players before the transfer window shuts following his team's&nbsp;thrilling 3-2 win over Real Betis. Sergio Ramos scored a late penalty as&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;champions Madrid claimed their first win of the 2020-21 season at 10-man Betis on Saturday. After Federico Valverde's 14th-minute opener, Betis turned the match on its head with two goals in three minutes via Aissa Mandi and William Carvalho&nbsp;prior to half-time. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/zidane-shuts-down-question-about-real-madrid-signings-after/5z025mfktdlz1fn8opdmcbyz7" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Zidane shuts down question about Real Madrid signings

Eintracht Frankfurt have reached an agreement for Groningen midfielder Ajdin Hrustic, reports <a href="https://www.rtvnoord.nl/nieuws/746188/Ajdin-Hrustic-vertrekt-naar-Eintracht-Frankfurt" target="_blank">RTV Noord</a>. The Australian will sign a multi-year deal with the Bundesliga side after impressing in the Eredivisie.&nbsp;

Frankfurt agree deal for Groningen's Hrustic

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> More details: Rubén Dias will sign until June 2025, Otamendi will join Benfica until June 2023. Rubén value will be around €55m, Otamendi value will be €15m. Benfica have accepted the same bid that Sevilla turned down for Koundé [€55m including Otamendi]. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CLMerlo</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1309979389573173254?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Otamendi to join Benfica as part of Dias deal

Burnley are weighing up a bid for Celtic star Ryan Christie, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ryan-christie-wanted-burnley-celtics-22748030" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>.&nbsp; The 25-year-old is a long-time target for Burnley manager Sean Dyche but is under contract in Glasgow until 2022.

Burnley interested in Christie

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> 🇦🇷🤝🏻🇪🇸 Braian Cufré continuará su carrera en el <a href="https://twitter.com/RCD_Mallorca?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RCD_Mallorca</a> de España. El jugador ya se encuentra en las Islas Baleares para los chequeos médicos. La transferencia es por el 60% de los derechos económicos del defensor. ¡Éxitos Braian! 👨🏻‍💻 <a href="https://t.co/YJns7g46ET">https://t.co/YJns7g46ET</a> <a href="https://t.co/uuR5fd9EZ3">pic.twitter.com/uuR5fd9EZ3</a> — Vélez Sarsfield (@Velez) <a href="https://twitter.com/Velez/status/1310013819125719041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cufre leaves Velez for Mallorca

Barcelona are pushing to complete the signing of Memphis Depay, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200926/483656765964/depay-en-la-pole-para-ser-el-nuevo-9-del-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Following the departure of Luis Suarez, Barca are in need of a forward, with Ronald Koeman desperate to make Depay that forward after working with him as manager of the Netherlands. Barca are unable to make a deal for Lautaro Martinez, as Inter's valuation remains too high, but a €30.7m (£28m/$35.7m)&nbsp;deal for Depay is seen as more doable.&nbsp;

Barcelona narrowing in on Depay

The New York Red Bulls are attempting to sign young midfiedler Caden Clark, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/JayJayPost/status/1309939046228144129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1309939046228144129%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fj0d7sv%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse">Once a Metro</a>. Clark currently featured for the club's USL team, but Minnesota United possess his MLS rights as Clark came up through the club's academy. The Red Bulls want to integrate Clark to the first team immediately, but must first work out a deal with Minnesota to acquire him.

Red Bulls working to add young midfielder

Manchester United are closing in on 16-year-old starlet&nbsp;Alex Luna, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-join-race-16-22748070">the Mirror.</a> The Argentine, who has also drawn interest from the likes of AC Milan, plays for Atletico Rafaela and scored 16 goals at youth level in 2020 before the coronavirus-enforced shutdown. Luna may not head to Old Trafford until 2022, though, as Man Utd would let him remain in Argentina to continue his development.

Man Utd close in on 16-year-old starlet

Sergio Ramos isn't too concerned about potentiial signings at Real Madrid as the trasnfer window nears its close. Ramos says there's no reason to worry about the club's transfer activity as he remains confident in the group as a whole. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/our-lives-dont-depend-on-one-signing-ramos-plays-down-lack/311mesb9f5mm1wdxzg1q3gymd">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

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