Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea plan to hijack Man Utd's De Jong move

Chelsea have entered the race along with Manchester United to sign Frenkie De Jong from Barcelona, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/chelsea-despierta-confirma-barca-ira-14198821" target="_self">SPORT</a>.Reportedly, when Chelsea owner Todd Boehly met Barcelona chief Joan Laporta earlier this month, the two had entered into an agreement that the Blues will allow Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso to join Barcelona only if they allow De Jong to negotiate personally with Chelsea.

Chelsea plan to hijack Man Utd's De Jong move

Chelsea have offered Timo Werner to Real Madrid, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/ellarguero/status/1553493738772729856?s=20&amp;t=Xh0xKw0fHkjC0TqVsVpiuA" target="_blank">El Larguero</a>.Werner has been strongly linked to a move outside of England after two underwhelming seasons with the Blues, but the report says he would need to accept a bench role at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Werner offered to Real Madrid (El Larguero)

Chelsea forward closing in on Stamford Bridge exit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Brendan Rodgers told me in our exclusive interview for The Football Forum 👇🏼 🔹 No offer has come in for Youri Tielemans &amp; he's been professional 🔹 Kasper Schmeichel is assessing his options &amp; the club are supporting him 🔹 Wesley Fofana is not for sale. End of.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LCFC</a> 🦊 <a href="https://t.co/HbvYiXYLTN">pic.twitter.com/HbvYiXYLTN</a>— Owynn Palmer-Atkin (@OwynnPA) <a href="https://x.com/OwynnPA/status/1553821376020189187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rodgers rules out Fofana sale

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✅📝 Cesc <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Fabregas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fabregas</a> will sign the contract until 2024 with <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Como?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Como</a> tomorrow. Expected the press-conference at Hotel Hilton at 3pm. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/41HR78kiYb">https://t.co/41HR78kiYb</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://x.com/NicoSchira/status/1553826279996231680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fabregas set for Como switch

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Reims are closing on loan deal to sign Folarin Balogun from Arsenal, set to be agreed until June 2023. Balogun has received proposals also from PL clubs but he’s prepared to accept Reims. 🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> Medical could take place early next week, waiting for details to be resolved. <a href="https://t.co/5U9rKIop0N">pic.twitter.com/5U9rKIop0N</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1553813544059142145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Reims near Balogun transfer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Torino are closing on a deal to sign Turkish talent Emirhan İlkhan, born in 2004. Negotiations at final stages with Besiktas for €4.5m fee and 20% sell-on clause. 🇹🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Torino will complete Valentino Lazaro and Aleksej Miranchuk deals next week as new signings. <a href="https://t.co/izkLAOBPao">pic.twitter.com/izkLAOBPao</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1553782443164966915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Torino close on Ilkhan deal

Chelsea&nbsp;are have turned their attentions towards Leicester City's&nbsp;Wesley Fofana&nbsp;and Denzel Dumfries of&nbsp;Inter, reports the <a href="https://theathletic.com/3464562/2022/07/31/chelsea-transfer-news-fofana-dumfries/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">Athletic</a>.The pair would not come cheap, with Fofana alone valued at £80million to £85m ($97m to $103m) by his club.

Chelsea line up Fofana & Dumfries bids

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lo que comenzó siendo un sueño, hoy es una realidad … 🤩 🔵⚪️🔴 <a href="https://x.com/LuisSuarez9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LuisSuarez9</a> 🙌🏼<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Su%C3%A1rezEnNacional?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuárezEnNacional</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ElClubGigante?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ElClubGigante</a> Presentado por <a href="https://x.com/AntelDeTodos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AntelDeTodos</a> <a href="https://t.co/1GCQTFebac">pic.twitter.com/1GCQTFebac</a>— Nacional (@Nacional) <a href="https://x.com/Nacional/status/1553755185914122242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Suarez presented as Nacional signing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">OGC Nice are set to sign Mattia Viti on permanent deal from Empoli for €12m fee plus add-ons and sell on clause included. Lucien Favre, the man who wanted Viti. 🚨🇮🇹 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/OGCNice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OGCNice</a> Italian centre back will complete the move next week. <a href="https://x.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySport</a> <a href="https://t.co/ekcog8aLDW">pic.twitter.com/ekcog8aLDW</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1553708440849186817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Viti to sign for Nice

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sources: Charlotte FC indeed have an offer out for Welsh national team star Aaron Ramsey. Daily Mail reports Ramsey is choosing between Charlotte and Nice. Ramsey, 31, is a free agent after leaving Juventus. Charlotte have Ramsey’s Discovery Rights in MLS. <a href="https://t.co/CDL3jCml5N">pic.twitter.com/CDL3jCml5N</a>— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://x.com/tombogert/status/1553438378145812481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Charlotte FC make Ramsey offer

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Manchester United's starting XI to face Rayo Vallecano despite the ongoing rumours linking him with a summer transfer. The 37-year-old made Erik ten Hag's lineup despite not featuring in any of the Red Devils' previous five pre-season fixtures.Ronaldo indicated he was set to feature against Rayo on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-saga-rumbles-on-as-wantaway-man-utd-striker-is-left/blta30c154a8a5e3de4">social media as he told his followers "the king plays"</a>, leading to speculation he would come off the bench, but Ten Hag has decided to use him right from the off at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo included in Man Utd XI for Rayo friendly

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">AS Roma are waiting for Paris Saint-Germain green light to complete Gini Wijnaldum loan deal. Next 24/48h will be crucial to find full agreement between clubs. 🇳🇱 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a> PSG and Everton, still discussing for Gana Gueye. Talks ongoing about the final formula. <a href="https://t.co/ONLl4GeEZS">pic.twitter.com/ONLl4GeEZS</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1553725494587277313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Roma in talks with PSG over Wijnaldum transfer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to Nottingham Forest, Orel Mangala. ❤️ 🌳🔴 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NFFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFFC</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/PL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL</a>— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) <a href="https://x.com/NFFC/status/1553682382342987781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Official: Nottingham Forest sign Orel Mangala

Premier League outfit Brentford are interested in signing Sampdoria midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-sampdoria-damsgaard-brentford-offerta-31-luglio-2022" target="_self">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>.Brentford are reportedly ready to offer €11 million plus €7 million for the Danish footballer.

Brentford enquire about Mikkel Damsgaard

AS Roma are keen on signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Japhet Tanganga, according to Italian news media <a href="https://www.pressreader.com/italy/il-tempo-nazionale/20220731" target="_self">IITempo</a>.In a bid to strengthen their central defence, Roma boss Jose Mourinho reportedly wants to reunite with his former pupil from Spurs this summer.

AS Roma interested in Tottenham defender

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">RB Leipzig 🤝 David <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Raum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Raum</a> Der 24-Jährige wechselt von der TSG 1899 Hoffenheim zu den Roten Bullen und erhält einen Fünfjahresvertrag bis 2027. Alle Informationen zum Transfer ⤵️— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) <a href="https://x.com/RBLeipzig/status/1553675259475333121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Official: David Raum joins RB Leipzig

Premier League outfit Leeds United have parted ways with Spanish goalkeeper Kiko Casilla.The official <a href="https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30151/kiko-casilla-departs-leeds-united" target="_self">statement </a>from the club read, "Leeds United and Kiko Casilla have parted company by mutual consent. We would like to thank Kiko for his contributions during his time at the club and we wish him well in the future."

Kiko Casilla leaves Leeds United

Spanish giants Real Madrid are interested in signing Mainz forward Jonathan Burkardt, according to Spanish outlet <a href="https://www.defensacentral.com/real_madrid/1659107183-el-real-madrid-tiene-una-lista-de-7-tapados-simic-brobbey-kalajdzic" target="_self">Defensa </a><a href="https://www.defensacentral.com/real_madrid/1659107183-el-real-madrid-tiene-una-lista-de-7-tapados-simic-brobbey-kalajdzic" target="_self">Central</a>. Los Blancos are reportedly keen to add the 22-year-old German to their ranks if striker Mariano Diaz and Borja Mayoral leave the club this summer.

Real Madrid eye Jonathan Burkardt

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: Gaga Slonina to Chelsea, here we go! Agreement with Chicago Fire for $15m, add-ons included. Talented GK and his agent will fly to London on Sunday to complete medical and sign. 🚨🔵🇺🇸 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Slonina will finish the season with Chicago before joining Chelsea on January 1. <a href="https://t.co/g2l4Ksbsoj">pic.twitter.com/g2l4Ksbsoj</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1553517047199457291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea close to signing Gabriel Slonina (Romano)

Ligue 1 outfit Olympique Marseille have shown interest in signing Inter Milan star Alexis Sanchez in the ongoing transfer window according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/sanchez-arsenal-inter-transfer-marseille-27619990" target="_self">Mirror</a>.The 33-year-old former Arsenal forward has been struggling to find form off late and is believed to be a surplus to Inter's requirements which may prompt him to leave the Serie A giants.

Marseille interested in Sanchez

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐨: El <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RCCelta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCCelta</a> y el <a href="https://x.com/FCBarcelona?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelona</a> alcanzan un principio de acuerdo para el traspaso de Óscar Mingueza.— Celta (@RCCelta) <a href="https://x.com/RCCelta/status/1553460448556638208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Offical: Oscar Mingueza leaves Barcelona to join Celta

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Expected medicals and signing with <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> for Charles <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/DeKetelaere?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DeKetelaere</a> on Monday. Contract until 2027 (€2,2M/year). <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CDK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CDK</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://x.com/NicoSchira/status/1553374932821839872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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AC Milan schedule De Ketelaere medical

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">There are no issues or problems for David Raum deal. He will be Leipzig player in the coming days, waiting for the clubs to sign paperworks then it will be official. ⚪️🔴✅ <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RBLeipzig?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBLeipzig</a> No decision made on Angeliño’s future yet - it will be discussed in the next days. <a href="https://t.co/FTMUWcT6SG">pic.twitter.com/FTMUWcT6SG</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1553449189786505216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Raum deal progressing normally

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Stoke City are in advanced talks to sign Liam Delap, favourites to find full agreement with Man City. 🚨🔵 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> Been told City will only let Delap go on loan. Southampton £16m official bid and Newcastle approaches have been rejected. Stoke, on it - as per @dansheldonsport. <a href="https://t.co/Wr65Rel4xf">pic.twitter.com/Wr65Rel4xf</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1553408361940525067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Stoke in advanced Delap negotiations

Amid speculation that Timo Werner could return to RB Leipzig from Chelsea this summer, manager Domenico Tedesco has been quizzed on the possible transfer."Timo Werner isn't my player, isn't our player," he told reporters. "He is a player from Chelsea. "Therefore, I have a clear opinion on this. To not express myself, to not position myself on players, who aren't part of our club, who aren't under contract in our club. "In my opinion, that's a matter of respect. That's an important principle, which I set up for me."

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