Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Klopp rules out selling 'crucial' Firmino

GOAL can confirm that Arsenal are on the verge of finalising a loan transfer for Nuno Tavares to Marseille.The Portuguese full-back will head to Stade Velodrome for the duration of the 2022-23 campaign subject to a medical and final details being completed.Tavares joined Arsenal from Benfica in 2021 but only played 22 Premier League games for the Gunners last season.

Arsenal's Tavares to join Marseille on loan

Ajax have increased their demands for Antony to £84 million, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11053057/Ajax-raise-asking-price-Antony-68m-84m-ward-Manchester-United-transfer-interest.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.That's a significant bump on their prior valuation and an indication that they will be willing to hold strong this summer as they fight off interest from Manchester United.

Ajax raise Antony demands to £84m (Daily Mail)

Dutch club trying to price out Red Devils

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Minnesota United are in talks to sign central midfielder Jonathan Gonzalez from CF Monterrey, per source. Nothing imminent/close yet. Gonzalez, 23, is a former US youth int'l, filed switch to Mexico and has three caps with El Tri. He's made 114 appearances with Rayados. <a href="https://t.co/QQm1hIbHa4">pic.twitter.com/QQm1hIbHa4</a>— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1552428540800417792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Minnesota pushing to sign Mexican international Gonzalez

Galatasaray have set their sights on Justin Kluivet, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-il-galatasaray-ci-prova-per-kluivert-25909" target="_self">CalcioMercato</a>. The Turkish club has started negotiations with Roma, who have Kluivert under contract through next summer. Even if he renews, he could leave the club on loan, but Galatasaray are hoping to seal a permanent deal.

Galatasaray eye Kluivert move

Barcelona are set to beat Chelsea to the signing of Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde.The defender will seal his move to the Camp Nou once completing a medical and officially signing a contract.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/barcelona-kounde-transfer-chelsea-target/blt6d092e0fc80d7be7" target="_self">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Barcelona confirm €60m Kounde transfer

Valencia has signed Samuel Lino from Atletico Madrid, <a href="https://www.valenciacf.com/es/article/es-comunicado-oficial-samuel-lino-2022-07-28" target="_self">the club confirmed</a>. The winger will join on loan for the upcoming season, having recently joined Atleti from Portuguese side Gil Vicente FC. Lino featured 99 times during his time in Protugal, scoring 26 times while providing five assists.

Valenca signs Atleti winger on loan

Chelsea are planning to keep hold of Timo Werner beyond the end of the summer transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.kicker.de/leipzigs-vorstoss-bei-werner-tuchel-legt-veto-ein-910861/artikel" target="_blank">Kicker</a>.The 26-year-old has struggled to live up to expectations since joining the Blues from RB Leipzig in 2020 and has been linked with a return to Red Bull Arena.Newcastle are also reportedly interested in Werner, but he is still in Thomas Tuchel's plans for the upcoming season.

Chelsea to keep hold of Werner

Manchester City are considering a swoop for Benfica left-back Alejandro Grimaldo - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/premier-league/2022/07/27/62e118da46163fce0e8b45d2.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.Brighton's Marc Cucurella is top of City's list, but the two clubs have yet to agree on a final fee.Should the Premier League champions fail to land Cucurella, Grimaldo is next on their list, but he is also attracting interest from Juventus and Newcastle.

Man City considering Grimaldo swoop

Celta Vigo are close to signing Barcelona defender Oscar Mingueza - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/mingueza-es-el-elegido-para-cerrar-la-defensa-n/" target="_blank">AS</a>.The 23-year-old was left out of Barca's pre-season tour of the United States and told to find a new club.They are hoping to get €5m for Mingueza, with Celta set to finalise a permanent deal in the coming days.

Celta close to signing Barca's Mingueza

According to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/ten-hag-tiene-claro-recambio-martial-20220728.html" target="_self">Fichajes</a>, Erik ten Hag has approved a swoop for Bayer Leverkusen's Moussa Diaby, as Manchester United search for a right sided forward.Man Utd were in pursuit of Brazilian winger Antony, but Ajax's high fee demand has priced the 22-year-old out of a move to Old Trafford.The 23-year-old Frenchman still has three years remaining on a contract extension he signed in 2020 with Leverkusen.

Ten Hag approves Moussa Diaby move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Officially a Blue! 🔵 Welcome to Everton, <a href="https://twitter.com/dwightmcneil?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dwightmcneil</a>! <a href="https://t.co/3GztiWtHDb">pic.twitter.com/3GztiWtHDb</a>— Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1552655124618567680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Everton announce Dwight McNeil

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Atalanta are now set to sign Ademola Lookman from RB Leipzig. Talks are at final stage, personal terms agreed. Deal imminent for former Leicester winger. 🚨🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Atalanta are closing on Lookman and Nuno Tavares deal is collapsing, he’s now close to joining OM. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySport</a> <a href="https://t.co/elJeCmd21H">pic.twitter.com/elJeCmd21H</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1552641591734681602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ademola Lookman set to join Atalanta

When quizzed about the possibility of a Roberto Firmino Anfield exit upon interest from Juventus, Jurgen Klopp responded by saying “Bobby is crucial for us.Bobby is the heart and soul of this team, and the way we played in the last few years was only possible because of Bobby. “ He continued. “That’s why I’m really happy that he could train the majority of the time here in pre-season so far. Everything looks really good, and I am absolutely fine.“For me there is no doubt about his quality. All the rest? We will see how this year goes, but yes, he is essential for us.”

Klopp responds to Firmino rumours

Newcastle United are preparing a €45 million bid for Real Betis player Nabil Fekir, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/nueva-propuesta-newcastle-nabil-fekir-20220728.html">Fichajes. </a> The magpies are willing to bring in the experienced midfielder who has 22 goals and provided 23 assists in 118 appearances for the Spanish outfit.

Newcastle interested in signing Nabil Fekir

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">All the best, <a href="https://twitter.com/mforss_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mforss_</a> After five years at the club, Marcus Forss has today joined Middlesbrough on a permanent deal<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/UL8zxTGe7K">https://t.co/UL8zxTGe7K</a>— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1552633148348956673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Marcus Forss joins Middlesbrough on a permanent deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Breaking | Marseille in advanced talks with Alexis Sanchez (33) - deal only possible if he terminated Inter Milan deal. More follows. (LP)— Get French Football News (@GFFN) <a href="https://twitter.com/GFFN/status/1552624529347936258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Marseille in talks to sign Alexis Sanchez

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">He's a 🔟 but he wears 1️⃣4️⃣ 😎 🇩🇰 <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisEriksen8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChrisEriksen8</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1552617411555237888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man Utd confirm Eriksen shirt number

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ We're delighted to confirm that <a href="https://twitter.com/K98Khiara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@K98Khiara</a> has signed her first professional contract! ✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/3pojQJ8WWp">pic.twitter.com/3pojQJ8WWp</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1552609871522140160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Khiara Keating signs professional contract with Manchester City

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Introducing our new no.6 🔥 🇦🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/LisandrMartinez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LisandrMartinez</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1552602687920914435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lisandro will wear No.6 at Man Utd

Juventus are exploring options to sign Chelsea's Timo Werner on a loan deal as reported by<a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/transfermarkt/2022/07/uberraschende-ruckkehr-timo-werner-offen-fur-chelsea-abschied-rb-leipzig-ist-interessiert" target="_blank"> Sport1. </a>It has also mentioned that Werner's former club RB Leipzig are also interested to get him back.

Juventus in race to sign Chelsea's Timo Werner

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🤝 Agreement with Udinese over the transfer of Nahuel Molina; the Argentinian defender signs for 5 seasons. 🔴⚪ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeMolina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeMolina</a> 🔗<a href="https://t.co/QDi8Uve128">https://t.co/QDi8Uve128</a> <a href="https://t.co/6x19t2J162">pic.twitter.com/6x19t2J162</a>— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) <a href="https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1552594871646552065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Atletico confirm deal with Udinese for Molina

The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11055467/Wesley-Fofana-NOT-sale-say-Leiecester-amid-Chelsea.html" target="_self">Daily </a><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11055467/Wesley-Fofana-NOT-sale-say-Leiecester-amid-Chelsea.html" target="_self">Mail </a>reports that despite Chelsea's interest in Leicester's defender Wesley Fofana, they currently have no plans to consider offers for him.The Blues have turned their attention to the 21-year-old, having missed out on Jules Kounde who decided to go to Barcelona over Chelsea.However, Leicester have no interest in considering a sale at this time after they and Fofana agreed to a new five-year contract in March. PSG's Kimpembe remains an alternative option.

Leicester have no intentions of selling Fofana

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Everton and Burnley have completed the contracts for Dwight McNeil deal on permanent move. £19/20m total fee with add-ons included, here we go. 🔵🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> McNeil agreed personal terms and completed medical tests yesterday, one more signing for Lampard. ⤵️ <a href="https://t.co/MVuutKDk7A">https://t.co/MVuutKDk7A</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1552546501657763840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Dwight McNeil move to Everton imminent

According to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/juve/2022/07/27-95128724/firmino_alla_juve_un_altro_colpo_per_allegri" target="_self">Corriere </a><a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/juve/2022/07/27-95128724/firmino_alla_juve_un_altro_colpo_per_allegri" target="_self">dello </a><a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/juve/2022/07/27-95128724/firmino_alla_juve_un_altro_colpo_per_allegri" target="_self">Sport</a>, Firmino is edging closer to a move to Juventus for a fee of around £19m.In the year of the World Cup, regular first team football is important for the Brazilian international who will face tough competition at Liverpool from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota.Moving to Juventus, where he could play more frequently, might be advantageous for him. And with only one year left on his contract, it's a transfer which could be fairly straightforward.

Firmino moving closer to Juventus move

The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11055289/Cristiano-Ronaldo-tells-Manchester-United-wants-freed-final-year-contract.html" target="_self">Daily Mail </a>reports that Ronaldo has informed Manchester United that he wants to be relinquished from his contract so that he can sign with a Champions League team.Man Utd has responded that they do not wish to sell him and reiterated last night that their position has not changed and that they have not received any inquiries.The talks held at Carrington on Tuesday morning have failed to change Ronaldo's stance on his future, though he will continue to train professionally with the squad until a decision has been made.

Ronaldo asks to be released from his Man Utd contract

Tottenham are willing to sell Giovani Lo Celso if a fee of around £17m arrives this summer, reports the <a href="https://theathletic.com/3453198/2022/07/28/tottenham-transfer-lo-celso-ndombele-winks/?source=user_shared_article" target="_self">Athletic. </a>Two clubs in Villarreal and Fiorentina have shown interest in his services.

Tottenham looking to offload Giovani Lo Celso

Marseille are 'surprisingly optimistic' to get their hands on Arsenal player William Saliba, according to<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/abonnement/offres/16808" target="_self"> L'Equipe. </a>Marseille president Pablo Longoria&nbsp;met with the player's agent and he thinks that the 21-year-old will return to the Ligue 1 outfit.

Marseille 'optimistic' to sign Saliba

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Everton have approached Paris Saint-Germain for Gana Gueye. He's one of the names in the list but talks are still at early stages, discussions will continue in the next days. 🚨🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> PSG want to sell Gueye as soon as possible. <a href="https://t.co/xE1fJOyFGJ">pic.twitter.com/xE1fJOyFGJ</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1552540103855075328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Everton in talks with PSG for Gana Gueye

West Ham are eager to rope in PSG centre-back Abdou Diallo, according to <a href="https://mediafootmarseille.fr/rennes-et-west-ham-apprecient-abdou-diallo-psg-info-media-foot/.html" target="_self">Mediafoot. </a>Nayef Aguerd suffered an ankle injury this season and hence David Moyes is once again in the market looking for options. PSG value him at £17m, which is well within the budget of West Ham. <div></div>

West Ham eager to sign PSG centre-back Abdou Diallo

Valencia wants to sign Lucas Torreira but they want him for free, as reported by<a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/samuel-lino-le-abre-la-puerta-a-marcos-andre-al-que-quiere-el-rayo-vallecano-n/" target="_self"> AS. </a>However, Arsenal are not looking to sell him without a transfer fee as he is heading back to London after a good spell with ACF Fiorentina.

Valencia have their eyes on Lucas Torreira

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">HERE HE IS 🌟 ✍️ England U19 international Dane Scarlett has joined <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pompey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pompey</a> on a season-long loan from <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpursOfficial</a>— Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pompey/status/1552375905124761602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Tottenham loan out Scarlett

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Gini <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wijnaldum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wijnaldum</a> is getting closer to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a>, which are confident to try to reach an agreement with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a> for a loan. The dutch midfielder has already given his availability to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Roma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Roma</a>, which have asked to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a> to pay 50% of the salary. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/qHV0DXqcw7">https://t.co/qHV0DXqcw7</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1552419427253100546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Wijnaldum nears Roma loan

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Done Deal and confirmed! Erick <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulgar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulgar</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flamengo</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fiorentina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fiorentina</a> for €2,5M + 20% on the future sale. Contract until December 2025. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/violanews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@violanews</a> <a href="https://t.co/qn8UFl7kum">https://t.co/qn8UFl7kum</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1552412843592617986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Pulgar move wrapped

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Signed and confirmed. Talented left back Adam Aznou leaves Barcelona and joins FC Bayern on free move, he just posted farewell message to the team. 🔴🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> Deal signed until June 2025 with an option for professional contract. <a href="https://t.co/1biqC0M5dC">pic.twitter.com/1biqC0M5dC</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1552383202538524672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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