Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea close to agreement for €40m Koulibaly

Newcastle are lining up a record move for Swedish striker Alexander Isak, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/07/12/newcastle-united-weigh-record-transfer-bid-alexander-isak/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.The Premier League side are willing to break the record £42 million they splashed on Bruno Guimaraes in January to bring the attacker in from Real Sociedad.

Newcastle plot big Isak bid (Telegraph)

Chelsea are close to signing Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli.<a href="https://theathletic.com/news/chelsea-transfer-kalidou-koulibaly/uTVkyDdzuKZA/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports the Premier League side are in talks with the Serie A side over a deal for the Senegal international four around €40 million.

Chelsea close to agreement for €40m Koulibaly (The Athletic)

Manchester United are, with questions being asked of Cristiano Ronaldo’s future, preparing to rekindle interest in Lyon striker Moussa Dembele, claims <a href="https://mediafootmarseille.fr/info-manchester-united-revient-a-la-charge-pour-moussa-dembele-ol/.html " target="_blank">Media Foot</a>.The former Celtic frontman has been heavily linked with the Red Devils in the past and, despite facing rival interest for his services this summer, the Manchester outfit may decide that now is the time to make a move.

Man Utd to rekindle interest in Dembele (Media Foot)

Manchester United's Richard Arnold is working to convince Cristiano Ronaldo to withdraw his request to leave the club, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/erik-ten-hag-cristiano-ronaldo-wont-leave-and-harry-maguire-is-my-captain-rlwc5nl26" target="_self">the Times</a>. The club believes it is making headway in convincing Ronaldo to stay after the striker previously informed those in charge that he'd like to move on in search of Champions League football. There is no bad blood between the two parties, though, as Arnold has been impressed by how Ronaldo's camp has handled his exit request, opening the door for dialogue between all involved.

Man Utd believe club can convince Ronaldo to stay (The Times)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Es ist richtig, dass wir die Verpflichtung von Alex Král beabsichtigen. Eigentlich war es als Überraschung für die Blau-Weiße Nacht gedacht, aber… 🤷🏻‍♂️😉 Es stehen noch einige formelle Themen aus, deswegen können wir Euch an dieser Stelle nicht mehr sagen. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/S04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#S04</a>— FC Schalke 04 (@s04) <a href="https://twitter.com/s04/status/1546915149478494209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Schalke to sign ex-West Ham midfielder Kral

Gustavo Scarpa will fulfil his contract with Palmeiras until the end of 2022 before joining Nottingham Forest, <a href="https://www.goal.com/br/not%C3%ADcias/fechado-com-o-nottingham-forest-gustavo-scarpa-cumprira-contrato-/blt418a6508e26e5f13" target="_blank">GOAL </a>has learned.The 28-year-old has already signed a pre-contract agreement with the Premier League newcomers, but will not leave the Brazilian side before the end of his current deal.

Forest signing Scarpa to spend rest of year in Brazil

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">COMUNICADO OFICIAL | SAMU CASTILLEJO— Valencia CF (@valenciacf) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciacf/status/1546915065814720512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Valencia announce signing of Samu Castillejo from Milan

Milan Skriniar has missed Inter's friendly match with Lugano today amid talks with PSG over a transfer.PSG have been linked with a €60 million move for the centre back, with the Paris club continuing to chase him even after replacing Mauricio Pochettino as manager with Christophe Galtier.

Skriniar misses Inter friendly amid PSG talks

Massimiliano Allegri says Juventus "will be ready" if centre-back Matthijs de Ligt leaves the club this summer.De Ligt has been linked with a transfer to Chelsea and Bayern Munich, with the latter in Turin to start negotiations for a blockbuster deal.“He’s a Juventus player at the moment," <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-chelsea-bayern-munich-de-ligt-transfer/blt94fae3e5cf465a39" target="_blank">the head coach told a press conference on Tuesday</a>. "In football everything can happen, if he’s about to leave the club will be ready (with a replacement).”

Juventus 'will be ready' for De Ligt exit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐄 🚨 ✍️ Alessio Romagnoli è un nuovo calciatore della <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSLazio?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SSLazio</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CMonEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CMonEagles</a> 🦅 <a href="https://t.co/9bzwEUIDJd">pic.twitter.com/9bzwEUIDJd</a>— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialSSLazio/status/1546912681667469317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Romagnoli joins Lazio in free transfer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aston Villa can confirm Louie Barry has joined MK Dons on a season-long loan deal. Good luck, Louie! 👊— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1546903167987859458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Villa loan Barry to MK Dons

D.C. United have appointed Wayne Rooney as manager, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rooney-returns-to-d-c-united-as-club-s-head-coach/blta49b59e741086857" target="_blank">it has been confirmed</a>.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👔 Welcome back, Wayne 👏 The club is excited to announce <a href="https://twitter.com/WayneRooney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WayneRooney</a> as the new head coach of D.C. United.— D.C. United (@dcunited) <a href="https://twitter.com/dcunited/status/1546917373176938496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rooney confirmed as D.C. United boss

Ireland international Josh Cullen has joined Burnley from Anderlecht for an undisclosed fee.The midfielder signed a three-year contract to become their sixth signing of the summer.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝟲 👀 <a href="https://t.co/SjhDhfYIaU">pic.twitter.com/SjhDhfYIaU</a>— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/1546902017293131776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Cullen joins Burnley

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👋 @LewisPotter_K <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeKLP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeKLP</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/0T7SJh58Xc">pic.twitter.com/0T7SJh58Xc</a>— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1546902212336664576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Brentford sign Potter

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Checking in at the last minute. 🇮🇪✍️ <a href="https://t.co/XqNslb0XgA">pic.twitter.com/XqNslb0XgA</a>— Wolves (@Wolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves/status/1546879618157789185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Wolves sign Collins

Landon Donovan is among the candidates for the San Jose Earthquakes coaching job, reports <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/san-jose-earthquakes/story/4698683/usmnt-great-landon-donovan-among-finalists-to-take-over-san-jose-earthquakes-sources" target="_self">ESPN</a>.Five candidates are in contention as well as the current interim coaching staff led by Alex Covelo.Donovan, who won two MLS Cups with the Quakes, is in his third season managing the San Diego Loyal in the USL Championship.

Donovan linked with Quakes job

Juventus and Inter are both in the race to sign Gleison Bremer from Torino, but so far no suitable offers have come in for the defender, according to president Cairo Urbano.The Serie A side are willing to sell Bremer this summer, but are demanding around €50 million."The right price for Bremer is there," he said. "At his time, I told him that when I received the right offer, I would sell him. When I see that there is talk of €70m for Milan&nbsp;Skriniar, with all due respect, I think Bremer is worth more then the numbers that are circulating."

Torino holding out for €50m for Juve & Inter target Bremer

Manchester United are stepping up their attempts to sign Lisandro Martinez from Ajax, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-martinez-transfer-arsenal-interest-cools/blt76565fc224661a37" target="_blank">GOAL understands.</a> The Red Devils are negotiating with Ajax, while Arsenal appear to be dropping out of the race to sign the Argentina international.

Man Utd lead Martinez battle as Arsenal interest cools

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to the Champions, Owen ❌❌❌— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFCAjax/status/1546849493261471747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ajax sign Wijndal from AZ for €10m

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rey Manaj is a Hornet! ✌️😁<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WatfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WatfordFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/WH2vg1dQeC">pic.twitter.com/WH2vg1dQeC</a>— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatfordFC/status/1546849357403607043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Manaj joins Watford from Barcelona

Barcelona are keeping their eye on Aston Villa teenager Carney Chukwuemeka, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220712/1001835503/barca-pierde-vista-chukwuemeka.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The 18-year-old midfielder caught the Camp Nou team's attention with his performances in the Premier League last term.

Barca interested in Chukwuemeka

Manchester United have got in touch with the representatives of VFB Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic as reported by Sky Sports Germany.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">❗️News <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kalajdzic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kalajdzic</a>: He is a candidate for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> next to Brobbey from Leipzig. Talks with the management from Kalajdzic have taken place but no personal meeting so far. Manchester United is very interesting for him. Bayern and Dortmund are not in. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_Marc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sky_Marc</a> 🇦🇹— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1546551800022679554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Manchester United shows interest in forward Sasa Kalajdzic

Forward Aaron Connolly could move to <a href="https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/20273140.brightons-aaron-connolly-join-venezia---talks-ongoing/" target="_self">Venezia</a> in Serie B as the two clubs are in advanced negotiation for him. Connolly remained absent from the friendly against Royale Union St Gilloise on Saturday and updated his Instagram account from Venice on Monday.

Brighton's Aaron Connolly could join Venezia in Serie B

Rangers FC sign winger Rabi Matondo from FC Schalke

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">SIGNED! 🖊️ We’re delighted to have secured the services of experienced midfield man @JeffHendrick92 for the 2022-23 campaign, who joins us on loan from Newcastle United. Welcome to the club, Jeff! 😀— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/1546811618134093829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Reading signs Jeff Hendrick on loan from Newcastle United

Robert Lewandowski arrived at the facilities of Bayern Munich for his pre-season medical. However, the forward still wants to leave Germany and set sail for Barcelona. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Hier fährt <a href="https://twitter.com/lewy_official?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lewy_official</a> zum Herz- und Lungentest am Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder vor. Kein Trainingsstreik wie angekündigt <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportsNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> <a href="https://t.co/cG5clLW8KG">pic.twitter.com/cG5clLW8KG</a>— Torben Hoffmann (@Sky_Torben) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_Torben/status/1546753715507535873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Robert Lewandowski back at Bayern amidst continued interest from Barcelona

Juventus are set to rope in left-back Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa for around 4 million euros, Goal can confirm.&nbsp;Radu Dragusin will also join Genoa as part of the deal. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">È fatta per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cambiaso?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cambiaso</a> alla <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juve</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dragusin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dragusin</a> ha accettato la proposta del <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Genoa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Genoa</a> // Done deal, Cambiaso joins Juve: Dragusin has accepted Genoa’s proposal 🤝⚪️⚫️ <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalItalia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Goalitalia</a>— Romeo Agresti (@romeoagresti) <a href="https://twitter.com/romeoagresti/status/1546779925432131586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Juventus set to sign Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Here to stay! 🙌 We are delighted to confirm that Rodrigo has extended his contract until 2027! ✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/aIuKzDD4sY">pic.twitter.com/aIuKzDD4sY</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1546781436858011648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rodri extends with Manchester City until 2027

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🐺 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗜 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 🐺 Gianluca Mancini has agreed a new five-year contract with the club! 🖋️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a> <a href="https://t.co/9f3W8tsTPV">pic.twitter.com/9f3W8tsTPV</a>— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASRomaEN/status/1546774579938459648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Gianluca Mancini signs long-term contract with AS Roma

Sevilla are eager to bring left-back Sergio Reguilon back to Spain, reported<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-reguilon-sources/" target="_self"> Football Insider. </a>They are in advanced talks with Tottenham Hotspur to rope in the defender for a season-long loan and are confident that they can pull off the deal.The defender has failed to impress Antonio Conte and has not travelled with the squad to South Korea for pre-season.

Sevilla in pole position to sign Tottenham star Sergio Reguilon

West ham have zeroed on Chelsea striker Armando Broja to strengthen their attacking department. Broja had an impressive outing with Southampton last season as he netted nine times in 38 appearances. However, he is not in Thomas Tuchel's plans and has not travelled to the United States for pre-season. West ham are expected to submit a formal bid to the Blues in the next 72 hours, according to <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-transfer-news-broja-chelsea-fc-b1011451.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>.

West Ham steps up striker Armando Broja pursuit

Espanyol striker Raul de Tomas has emerged as a target for ambitious Premier League outfit Newcastle, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/MatteMoretto/status/1546487529465122816 " target="_blank">Relevo</a>.The Spain international, who was previously linked with Arsenal, has hit 40 goals across the last two seasons.

Newcastle turn attention to De Tomas

The <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62131753" target="_blank">BBC</a> report that senior Manchester United figures are heading to Barcelona in a bid to make a breakthrough in transfer talks for Frenkie de Jong.A protracted saga appears no nearer to completion, with the Dutch midfielder making no efforts to force a move, but the Red Devils are determined to get their man and hope further discussions will deliver a positive result.

Man Utd seek breakthrough in De Jong talks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">He’s here! Welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/luisnani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@luisnani</a>!— Melbourne Victory (@gomvfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/gomvfc/status/1546675885272866818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ex-Man Utd winger Nani has a new club

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea have reached verbal agreement with Chicago Fire for Gabriel Slonina, after direct talks between Todd Boehly and MLS club. 10m deal plus add-ons, he'd stay at Chicago on loan. 🔵🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Chelsea are expected to submit official bid this week in order to get the deal done. <a href="https://t.co/965dJHuI6w">pic.twitter.com/965dJHuI6w</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1546630537816702976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea set to sign Slonina

Inter have terminated their deal with Arturo Vidal, <a href="https://www.inter.it/it/notizie/risoluzione%20contratto%20arturo%20vidal" target="_self">the club announced on Monday</a>.The club said in a statement: "FC Internazionale Milano announces that it has reached an agreement for the consensual termination of the contract of the Chilean midfielder&nbsp;Arturo Vidal."The club would like to thank Arturo for his two years with the Nerazzurri, which culminated in the conquest of three trophies."

Inter part ways with Vidal

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Ospina joins Al-Nassr

St. Louis SC have signed Danish winger Isak Jensen, <a href="https://www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-louis-city-sc-completes-transfer-of-danish-winger-isak-jensen" target="_self">the club announced</a>. The 18-year-old winger has represented his country up to the U-19 level and previously played for SonderjyskE. With the deal, he becomes the club's seventh signing ahead of their debut next season.

St. Louis add Danish winger

Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere announced his retirement at the age of 30 recently, with the ex-England international bringing “the journey of a lifetime” to a close.He won't be out of the game long, though, as Wilshere has now been named as coach of the Gunners' Under-18s side.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/ex-arsenal-midfielder-wilshere-retires-age-30-coaching/blt7c43e958944e2a31" target="_self">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

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