Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Gordon wants to join Chelsea in £60m deal

Manchester United’s desire to get a ball-playing goalkeeper on board is, according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-antony-kevin-trapp-yann-sommer-b2150734.html " target="_blank">The Independent</a>, leading them towards Kevin Trapp and Yann Sommer.Two men currently plying their trades in the Bundesliga at Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Monchengladbach respectively are being lined up by the Red Devils.

Man Utd mull over moves for Trapp & Sommer (The Independent)

<a href="https://theathletic.com/3530603/2022/08/23/anthony-gordon-everton-chelsea-transfer/" target="_self">David Ornstein reported</a> that Everton midfielder Anthony Gordon has told the club and Frank Lampard that he wants to join Chelsea in a deal worth £60 million. Personal terms are not expected to be a problem, and Everton are aware of Chelsea's intention to pay £50m plus £10m in add-ons to secure the England Under-21 internationals signature.

Gordon wants to join Chelsea in £60m deal

Manchester United have thrashed out personal terms with Cody Gakpo ahead of a proposed move from PSV, claims <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/08/23/manchester-united-agree-personal-terms-with-dutchman-ahead-of-potential-transfer/ " target="_blank">CaughtOffside</a>.The highly-rated Netherlands international winger is another fellow countryman that Erik ten Hag is looking to add to his ranks at Old Trafford.

Man Utd agree personal terms with Gakpo (CaughtOffside)

Allan Saint-Maximin has seen a move to Manchester United speculated on in previous transfer windows, and <a href="https://mediafootmarseille.fr/manchester-united-sactive-pour-saint-maximin-info-media-foot/" target="_blank">Media Foot</a> claims that the Newcastle winger is a player that continues to interest the Red Devils.Erik ten Hag is looking to bring more attacking talent into Old Trafford, with it possible that a late approach will be made for a Frenchman that has been starring at St James' Park.

Saint-Maximin still on Man Utd's radar (Media Foot)

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">News <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Aubameyang?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Aubameyang</a>: We have been told that all parties are optimistic to finalize the deal in the next days. Tuchel wants him, Auba wants the transfer. Agreement between Auba &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> in principle. Talks about €20m plus bonus payments. <a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_Marc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sky_Marc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> 🇬🇦— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1561798820845047809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea 'optimistic' about Aubameyang deal (Sky Sports Germany)

Manchester United are set to continue their defensive clear out this summer.<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/08/23/manchester-united-defensive-clear-out-gathers-pace-follow-eric/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a> reports they are willing to let Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe&nbsp;leave the club before the end of the transfer window following Eric Bailly's season-long loan to Marseille.

Man Utd to offload Wan-Bissaka, Jones and Tuanzebe

Inter hope to land Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea this summer, <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2022/08/23/inter-acerbi-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> in Italy claims.The Serie A side are enquiring about the prospect of buying or taking him on loan from the Blues, while they have also had a meeting with Francesco Acerbi's agent.

Inter prioritise Chalobah signing

West Ham have signed defender Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea.The Italy international has joined for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract which includes an option to extend the deal for a further year.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/west-ham-sign-chelsea-outcast-emerson-palmieri/blt8b1000f8896c6990" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

West Ham sign Emerson Palmieri

Andrea Belotti is close to making a move to Roma, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-finalmente-belotti-felix-va-alla-cremonese-e-da-il-via-libe-57639" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports.The Serie A side are set to send Felix Afena-Gyan to Cremonese, making room for the ex-Torino star to join the capital club.

Belotti nears Roma move

Bayern Munich have signed Javier Fernandez from Atletico Madrid.According to&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/transfer-news-fc-bayern-holt-javier-fernandez-von-atletico-madrid/12679981/34130" target="_blank">Sky</a>, the deal will be made official when the 15-year-old midfielder turns 16 on November 28.

Bayern to snap up Atletico youngster

Edinson Cavani is on the verge of a free transfer to Valencia.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/cavani-nears-valencia-deal-after-bitter-man-utd-ending/blt523708dd8b72d90e" target="_blank">GOAL understands</a> the Uruguayan is set to sign a two-year contract with the Spanish club that will see him earn about €2 million per season.

Cavani nears Valencia deal

Barcelona are in talks to sign Javi Galan from Celta, <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/el-barca-negocia-por-javi-galan-n/" target="_blank">AS</a> reports.The Celta left-back has emerged as an alternative signing to Marcos Alonso from Chelsea.

Barca in talks to sign Javi Galan as Alonso alternative

Juventus will have to make a choice between Memphis Depay and Arkadiusz Milik this summer.The Serie A side have a deal in place to sign the Polish striker and are eager to land Depay from Barcelona, but <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2022/08/23-96105135/juventus_la_scelta_milik_o_depay_vertice_allegri_nedved_arrivabene_cherubini" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> says they cannot sign both and will have to pick between the pair.

Juve must choose between Milik and Depay

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Best of luck on loan this season, Salah-Eddine 🤝— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArsenalAcademy/status/1562092417326759937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Oulad M'hand leaves Arsenal on loan

Real Madrid have turned down a huge offer for Federico Valverde, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20220823/1001855346/real-madrid-rechazo-90-millones-euros-valverde.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.The Uruguayan is wanted by several clubs, including in the Premier League, but even a €90 million bid could not persuade the Spanish club to let him leave this year.

Real Madrid rejected €90m Valverde bid

Alvaro Morata may have struggled during a previous stint at Chelsea, but <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/chelsea-exploring-aubameyang-alternatives-as-14325630 " target="_blank">Sport </a>claims that he is back on the Blues radar.With a deal for Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang proving difficult to pull off, those at Stamford Bridge are beginning to explore alternative attacking options.

Morata back on Chelsea’s radar

Nottingham Forest want to continue their summer spending spree by bringing in Japhet Tanganga from Tottenham, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/3530761/2022/08/23/nottingham-forest-tottenham-tanganga/ " target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.Spurs are said to be demanding £17 million ($20m) for the versatile 23-year-old, who is yet to figure for Antonio Conte this season.

Forest set sights on Spurs star Tanganga

<a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/08/23/manchester-city-transfer-news-bernardo-silva-barcelona-latest/ " target="_blank">CaughtOffside</a> reports that only a “crazy offer” will convince Manchester City to part with Bernardo Silva.The Portugal international playmaker continues to be linked with Barcelona, but there has also been talk of a new contract being offered at the Etihad Stadium.

‘Crazy offer’ required to sign Silva

Crystal Palace will sit at the front of any queue for Conor Gallagher, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11137699/Crystal-Palace-queue-sign-35m-Conor-Gallagher.html " target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, with Chelsea mulling over a sale.The Stamford Bridge academy graduate starred for the Eagles on loan last season and could return to Selhurst Park in a £35 million ($41m) deal.

Palace head the queue for £35m Gallagher

Leeds United are, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-united-respond-to-tottenham-approach-for-daniel-james/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, ready to snub any interest shown in Dan James.The Wales international winger is said to attracting interest from Tottenham, but those at Elland Road have no intention of selling.

Leeds to snub Spurs’ interest in James

Matt Clarke will have a medical at Middlesbrough ahead of a proposed <a href="https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1562034045856382977?s=20&amp;t=w6GBWq5tOJhIRJkj4sMMnQ" target="_self">£2.25 million</a> transfer from Brighton.

Middlesbrough agree deal for Brighton's Clarke

Dedryck Boyata <a href="https://www.clubbrugge.be/nl/nieuws/rode-duivel-dedryck-boyata-tekent-bij-blauw-zwart" target="_self">has joined</a> Club Brugge signing a contract valid until 2025. He has played in the Bundesliga for Hertha BSC sine 2019.

Boyata joins Club Brugge

Ahead of the last week of the transfer window Leicester are <a href="https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20220822_96374637" target="_self">expected to drop</a> their valuation of midfielder Youri Tielemans. Arsenal are said to be the club most interested in the Belgium international at the moment.

Leicester to drop valuation of Tielemans

Watford defender <a href="https://www.watfordfc.com/news/official-kamara-completes-sale-loan-back-deal" target="_self">Hassane Kamara</a> has joined Udinese for what Watford describe as a 'significant undisclosed fee,' however, will remain at the Hornets on loan for the 2022/23 season.

Kamara joins Udinese but remains at Watford

<a href="https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1562026483975131137?s=20&amp;t=hmXru5zaG-Jf0e7kXjTi1Q" target="_self">Craig Hope</a> has suggested that Everton will match Newcastle's bid for Joao Pedro as they try and lure the Brazilian to Goodison Park.

Everton to match Newcastle for Pedro

<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/roma-fulham-kluivert-calciomercato-news-23-agosto-2022" target="_self">Di Marzo</a> is reporting that Fullham and Roma are still quite far apart in their valuation for Justin Kluivert. The winger only wants to join the Premier League club despite offers from numerous clubs in Europe.

Kluivert hoping to finalise Fulham transfer

Eddie Howe has clarified that Newcastle have not agreed a deal for Pedro, saying reports suggesting otherwise are not entirely accurate. (Sky Sports)

Eddie Howe clarify's Joao Pedro position

Fabrizio Romano <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1562007990156152838?s=20&amp;t=QGX7Q-Jy1YKYN8bDfB5XDw" target="_self">has suggested</a> there could be a few ins and outs within the Chelsea backline in the coming days. Wesley Fofana is their priority signing, whilst it looks like Ethan Ampadu may well leave on loan again. Trevor Chalobah is wanted by a host of clubs throughout Europe, with Inter pushing the hardest right now.

Defensive shake up at Chelsea looking likely

OGC Nice are looking to test Rangers resolve as they look to try and bring in Finnish midfielder <a href="https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/sport/football/glen-kamara-rangers-tester-ogc-27795991" target="_self">Glen Kamara</a> this summer. The midfielder would be reuniting with Aaron Ramsey who spent the back end of last season on loan at Ibrox.

OGC Nice looking to reunite Ramsey and Kamara

Tottenham have, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-gordon-talks-held-sources/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>, joined London rivals Chelsea in the race for Everton forward Anthony Gordon.The Blues moved first for the England U21 international, but Spurs are now lining up a big-money bid of their own.

Spurs join Chelsea in the race for Gordon (Football Insider)

Barcelona may, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220821/1001854192/javier-aguirre-quiere-reencontrarse-braithwaite-mallorca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, be able to find a buyer for Martin Braithwaite.The Catalan giants are desperate to get the Danish forward and his wage packet off their books, with Real Mallorca prepared to take him on.

Barca exit option for Braithwaite

Arsenal's hunt for another midfielder continues, with the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-tielemans-tonali-caicedo-alternatives-27808079" target="_blank">Daily Star </a>claiming that AC Milan ace Sandro Tonali has emerged as a target for the Gunners.Youri Tielemans of Leicester remains the favoured option for Mikel Arteta, but a raid on the Serie A champions could be launched if a Belgium international falls out of reach.

Tonali a target for Arsenal

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bruno Fernandes tells Eleven Sports: “Cristiano Ronaldo’s future? I may know one thing or another, I won't be the one who will say it”. 🚨🔴🇵🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> “For now he's a United player, he’s quiet - if he's going to leave or if he won't leave, he will speak soon as he said”. <a href="https://t.co/FxuVwInghD">pic.twitter.com/FxuVwInghD</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561843098921177088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fernandes teases possible Ronaldo departure

AC Milan are close to signing Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga on loan, as the Rossoneri look to bolster their defence. According to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/milan-tanganga-calciomercato-news-22-agosto-2022" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>, the player's representatives are pushing Spurs to include an option to buy in the deal.

AC Milan close to Tanganga deal

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Samuel Umtiti deal. Lecce are now working on add-ons details with Barcelona, as Spanish club will cover 100% of guaranteed salary but will receive add-ons based on Umtiti's appearances. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Umtiti's expected to fly to Lecce on Wednesday, as <a href="https://twitter.com/DiMarzio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DiMarzio</a> reports. <a href="https://t.co/HhvLz81tqy">pic.twitter.com/HhvLz81tqy</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561839624300929026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Umtiti to Leece in final stages

Ten Hag issues transfer update

Juventus have reached an agreement to sign Arkadiusz Milik from Marseille, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/juventus-milik-calciomercato-news-22-agosto-2022" target="_blank">Gianluca DI Marzio</a>. The deal would see Milik join on loan initially, with an option to make the switch permanent for €8 million (£6.8m/$8m).

Juventus agree Milik deal

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