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Bruno Fernandes is 'unlikely' to join Manchester United this summer despite mounting speculation linking him with the club, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11770035/bruno-fernandes-unlikely-to-join-manchester-united" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. It had been reported earlier this week that the Sporting Lisbon midfielder's transfer was nearing completion but it is now thought that this speculation was driven largely by sources in Portugal, rather than Manchester. Fernandes, 24, registered a combined 33 goals and assists in 33 league games for Sporting last season.

United unlikely to sign Fernandes

Tottenham&nbsp;have contacted&nbsp;Juventus about a potential club-record move for&nbsp;Paulo Dybala, reports the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham/paulo-dybala-to-tottenham-spurs-approach-juventus-over-move-that-would-break-their-transfer-record-a4197701.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard.&nbsp;</a> Juve value their 25-year-old striker at £80 million ($100m), which would represent the largest amount Spurs have spent on a player.&nbsp; The current club record was set earlier this month when Tottenham paid Lyon £65m ($81m) for midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.

Tottenham make approach for Dybala

Spurs could land a club-record transfer for the second time this summer

Inter centre-back Joao Miranda is nearing a move to Chinese club Jiangsu Suning, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/inter-miranda-nears-move-to-jiangsu-suning" target="_blank">Gianlucadimarzio.com.</a> Jiangsu share the same owners as Inter, and a deal between Miranda and the Chinese club is imminent.&nbsp;

Miranda set to join Jiangsu Suning

Andres Iniesta is adamant his former&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;team-mate Ivan Rakitic wants to stay at Camp Nou despite links with&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain,&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester United. Although his coaches have valued Rakitic's input, some supporters have questioned whether the 31-year-old merits inclusion in the Barcelona team. But in spite of United, Inter and PSG apparently holding an interest in Rakitic, Iniesta is convinced his former colleague has no plans to leave. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/iniesta-adamant-rakitic-wants-barcelona-stay-despite-exit/1vo5fhe880kmt158tpoafjjw4m" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Rakitic wants Barca stay - Iniesta

Former Swansea captain Leroy Fer has signed a one-year contract with Feyenoord, <a href="https://www.feyenoord.nl/nieuws/nieuwsoverzicht/feyenoord-legt-leroy-fer-voor-een-jaar-vast---250719" target="_blank">the Eredivisie club have announced</a>. The 29-year-old midfielder had been training with Feyenoord after his contract with Queens Park Rangers had come to an end the past May.&nbsp;

Former Swansea captain Fer signs with Feyenoord

Paris Saint-Germain have re-entered the race for Lille star Nicolas Pepe though their chances depend on selling Neymar, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-losc-une-ultime-relance-du-psg-466717" target="_blank">le10sport</a>. Pepe is nearing an €80 million (£72m/$89m) move to Napoli, while Arsenal, Manchester United and Inter Milan all remain interested. And PSG have no contacted Lille again, but while Pepe would prefer a move to the Ligue 1 champions, it is believed they cannot complete a move unless Neymar is sold.&nbsp;

PSG re-enter Pepe race

Paulo Dybala is considering his future at Juventus amid reports of interest from Tottenham, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11770585/paulo-dybala-considering-juventus-future-amid-tottenham-interest" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Spurs would need to shatter their club transfer record for the second time this summer, with Juventus demanding&nbsp;£80 million ($100m) for the attacker.&nbsp;

Dybala considering Juve future amid Spurs interest

The Montreal Impact have signed 20-year-old winger&nbsp;Lassi Lappalainen from Serie A club Bologna on loan, <a href="https://www.impactmontreal.com/en/post/2019/07/25/lappalainen-fast-gifted-promising" target="_blank">the MLS side have announced.</a> The initial loan is for six months, but the Impact hold two further options to extend the loan by six months each. Lappalainen joined Bologna this summer from HJK in his native Finland.&nbsp;

Impact sign Lappalainen

New&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;manager Frank Lampard is facing a dilemma over the number of non-homegrown players in his squad with&nbsp;Tiemoue Bakayoko further complicating matters. As reported by&nbsp;Goal,&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;had been exploring a loan-to-buy deal for the&nbsp;France&nbsp;international, but with a deal close to take&nbsp;Everton's Idrissa Gueye to Parc des Princes, a move for Bakayoko now seems unlikely. With Chelsea having more foreign players than spots, that&nbsp;leaves Bakayoko in a group which also includes Kurt Zouma, Michy Batshuayi, Davide Zappacosta and Kenedy, who could face a season&nbsp;watching on from the sidelines in certain competitions due to lack of space within the squad.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-fear-psg-have-dropped-bakayoko-interest-as-lampard-faces-/13mc7ulm275qe13rygkqa2c0gn" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Chelsea fear PSG have dropped Bakayoko interest

While&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;are continuing to offload players this week, one departure that is not expected is that of striker Mariano Diaz despite interest from&nbsp;Monaco,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;has learned. It might be expected Mariano would follow the club's latest departures, given he has not featured in either of the club’s first two pre-season matches, against&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;and Arsenal respectively. Yet, Mariano remains determined to stick his original plan for the summer&nbsp;which dates back to the end of the season&nbsp;– staying at Real Madrid. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mariano-insistent-at-staying-with-real-madrid-despite-monaco/125y8ppw507b19ssrttyalw96" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Monaco target Mariano insistent on Real Madrid stay

Napoli and Arsenal have moved ahead of the pack in the race to sign Lille attacker Nicolas Pepe, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-losc-pepe-na-plus-qua-dire-oui-a-naples-466698" target="_blank">le10sport</a>. Manchester United and Inter were also involved, but Napoli have closed in on a deal worth about €80 million (£72m/$89m), including bonuses.&nbsp; The final decision rests in Pepe's hands with the next few hours expected to be key.

Arsenal & Napoli battle for €80m Pepe

Barcelona&nbsp;and&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;are negotiating the transfer of Malcom, which would see the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;club pay €42 million (£38m/$47m). The Brazil winger has an €180m (£160m/$200m) termination clause in his current contract with the Liga champions, but Barca would accept his departure in exchange for €1m more than the €41m they spent to sign him&nbsp;from&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;side&nbsp;Bordeaux. At the time, it appeared Malcom would be heading to&nbsp;Roma, with the&nbsp;Serie Aclub having agreed a fee with Bordeaux, only for Barca to swoop in at the last minute to land the winger. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/live/transfer-news-rumours-live/1j3txdm0twwrj1q3x5h5j2ud26" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Dortmund close to Malcolm deal

Juventus are poised to sidetrack Real Madrid's pursuit of Paul Pogba and tempt the midfielder away from Manchester United, per <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/seriea/cristiano-ronaldo-ofrece-intercambio-robar-galactico-zidane" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The France international and World Cup winner has made no secret of his desire to leave Old Trafford this year. Madrid have long been considered favourites for his signing but Juve could yet swoop in to bring him to Turin.

Juventus seeking swoop for Pogba

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📰 All the best to <a href="https://twitter.com/owenn_evans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@owenn_evans</a> who has joined <a href="https://twitter.com/thesilkmen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thesilkmen</a> on a season-long loan 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wafc</a> 🔵⚪️💚— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaticsOfficial/status/1154443984925790214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wigan's Evans joins Macclesfield

Saint-Etienne's Remy Cabella has signed for Krasnodar, <a href="https://twitter.com/FCKrasnodar/status/1154280007071674368?s=20" target="_blank">the club has confirmed</a>. The 29-year-old, who was a Ligue 1 winner with Montpellier in 2012, previously played for Newcastle United and Marseille. The former France international will join the Super Lig club for an unspecified period.

Cabella swaps France for Krasnodar

Patrick Kluivert has been appointed director of youth football at&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;on a two-year contract. The role marks a return for the former&nbsp;Netherlands&nbsp;international to the club where he spent six seasons as a player, scoring 123 goals in 259 games across all competitions. Kluivert will be responsible for overseeing the famed La Masia academy, which produced world-renowned talents such as Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique and Sergio Busquets. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kluivert-handed-keys-to-la-masia-academy-as-barcelonas-new/11hautec41b6z1ky5b0rna1oii" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Kluivert named Barca youth boss

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Viktor Gyokeres has joined <a href="https://twitter.com/fcstpauli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fcstpauli</a> on loan for the 2019/20 campaign. 👊 Best of luck, Viktor! 🇸🇪 📲 Breaking new brought to you by <a href="https://twitter.com/eToro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@eToro</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHAFC</a> 🔵⚪️— Brighton &amp; Hove Albion ⚽️ (@OfficialBHAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1154435966981103616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Brighton's Gyokeres seals German move

Napoli&nbsp;boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;side have held talks with&nbsp;Lille&nbsp;winger Nicolas Pepe. The Ivory Coast international has been on the radar of several of Europe's biggest clubs during the off-season. Napoli however look poised to beat their rivals to his signature after the player's agents visited the club's training camp on Thursday. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/its-pointless-hiding-it-we-want-pepe-napoli-boss-ancelotti/13snswt3vz6f114qhtwzegdbsa" target="_blank">Read the full story on </a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/its-pointless-hiding-it-we-want-pepe-napoli-boss-ancelotti/13snswt3vz6f114qhtwzegdbsa" target="_blank">GOAL </a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/its-pointless-hiding-it-we-want-pepe-napoli-boss-ancelotti/13snswt3vz6f114qhtwzegdbsa" target="_blank">here!</a>

Napoli's Ancelotti: we want Pepe!

Sporting Kansas City are set to sign&nbsp;Luis Martins on free transfer, according to the <a href="https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article233091307.html" target="_blank">Kansas City Star.</a> The 27-year-old left-back will join on a multi-year deal but will not require any targeted allocation money to sign. Martins spent last season with Chaves of the Portguese top-flight, featuring in 15 league games.

Sporting KC to sign Portuguese left-back

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told Ed Woodward he wants Leicester City's Harry Maguire signed as soon as possible, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Woodward has missed the club's tour of Australia and Asia to work on the deal, but so far he has come up&nbsp;£10 million short of the Foxes'&nbsp;£80m ($100m) valuation of Maguire.&nbsp; Maguire is happy with Leicester but would like a move to United if a deal can be worked out.

Solskjaer wants Maguire ASAP

Former Chelsea youngster Kyle Scott is nearing a move to Newcastle on a two-year deal, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7286201/Transfer-news-Newcastle-poised-sign-Chelsea-academy-midfielder-Kyle-Scott.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The 21-year-old midfielder&nbsp;made only one first-team appearance at the club, after spending over a decade in their academy. Scott spent last season on loan with Telstar in the Dutch second division.

Former Chelsea youngster to join Newcastle

Arsenal&nbsp;have confirmed the signing of defender William Saliba for a fee of £27 million ($34m) from Saint-Etienne. The Gunners have been hot on the trail of the Frenchman for a number of weeks and the deal was finally announced on the club’s official Twitter page on Thursday afternoon. Saliba will spend the upcoming season on loan back at Saint-Etienne. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-confirm-signing-of-saint-etienne-defender-william/16ax2seugaly11evkkdgy5jguu" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Arsenal confirm £27m signing of Saliba

Ivan Rakitic is likely to leave Barcelona, despite his repeated claims he wants to remain with the club, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/07/25/football/1564046686_251194.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Rakitic and Barca have been unable to agree on a new contract and his place in the XI is under threat with the arrival of Frenkie de Jong and a more attacking role for Sergi Roberto. With Barca needing to cut salary, and Inter interested, Rakitic seems destined for an exit, with even coach Ernesto Valverde saying of his situation: "Time moves on for us all" at a recent press conference.

Rakitic likely to leave Barca

United States international Geoff Cameron has re-joined Queens Park Rangers on free transfer from Stoke, the club have announced. The 34-year-old centre-back spent last season on loan with the club, and now signed a one-year-contract with an option for a 2020-21. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">🙌 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeoffsBack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeoffsBack</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/GeoffCameron?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GeoffCameron</a> re-joins <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QPR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QPR</a> on a free transfer from Stoke City.— Queens Park Rangers FC (@QPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/QPR/status/1154405949307838467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

USMNT defender Cameron re-joins QPR

James Rodriguez's agent, Jorge Mendes, has flown to Naples to negotiate the Colombian's potential move to Napoli, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/07/25/5d39a70822601d802f8b45a9.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Before any move to the Serie A side can be done, Rodriguez must have his economic wishes satisfied, after which point, Mendes can help faciliate an agreement between Napoli and Real Madrid. Real Madrid want €50 million (£45m/$56m) for a permanent sale, but Napoli would prefer a loan deal over paying that fee, while Atletico Madrid still lurk.&nbsp;

Mendes negotiating James sale with Napoli

Dani Ceballos says&nbsp;Unai Emery was the deciding factor in convincing him to join Arsenal on loan from&nbsp;Real Madrid. Midfielder Ceballos, 22,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-sign-real-madrid-midfielder-ceballos-on-loan/1wa5w5trhtshf1rh9cz48h9qgr" target="_blank">confirmed his season-long loan deal at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday</a>&nbsp;and is looking forward to linking up with fellow Spaniards such as Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal. But, with the Gunners still pursuing further transfer targets, Ceballos says it is Emery who enticed him to north London.

Ceballos: Emery the biggest factor in Arsenal move

Aston Villa have completed 10 deals so far, but the <a href="https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/aston-villa/2019/07/25/aston-villa-to-step-up-goalkeeper-hunt-following-trezeguet-capture/" target="_blank">Express &amp; Star</a> reports another could be on the way. Amid links to the likes of Jack Butland and Tom Heaton, the Villans are ready to step up their hunt for a new keeper.

Villa to step up keeper hunt

Steve Bruce is looking to bring another four fresh faces into his Newcastle squad, with there more funds available after the club-record signing of Joelinton. He has said: “Ideally we would like another three or four, but numbers I can’t really put on it because one or two always fall away. But we will do our utmost.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bruce-reveals-how-many-signings-he-wants-ashley-to-fund-at/13sgc8wo4oe1h1aawwl46kpaq6" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Bruce reveals how many signings he wants

Dean Henderson is heading back to Sheffield United on loan, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7284701/Dean-Hendersons-return-Sheffield-United-Manchester-United-ON.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Manchester United spent the 2018-19 campaign with the Blades, helping them to promotion into the Premier League, and is now set to return.

Henderson set to make Sheff Utd move

Tottenham&nbsp;have been freed to spend big by club chairman Daniel Levy, with focus in north London shifting back to matters on the field. Levy has said: “We have embarked in recent years on two major capital projects, which I think in the long term will be of great benefit to the club. We will now continue wherever we can to improve the team." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenham-freed-by-levy-to-splash-the-cash-amid-links-to/1ozy8krfsytq21vrtxff3z1f0x" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Spurs freed to spend amid Dybala talk

Liverpool&nbsp;have been urged to make the most of Jurgen Klopp’s presence over the next three years, with Jamie Carragher not expecting the German to commit to another contract. The Reds legend told Pundit Arena: "I’m not sure if he would sign another one. He’s only ever stayed at a club for seven years." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/klopp-unlikely-to-sign-another-contract-liverpool-urged-by/1tlpjru8bs4wo1m2vzvshnn4sl" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Klopp unlikely to sign new contract'

Real Madrid defender Jesus Vallejo is poised to join Wolves on a season-long loan, reports the <a href="https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2019/07/25/wolves-set-to-sign-real-madrids-jesus-vallejo-on-loan/" target="_blank">Express and Star</a>. The 22-year-old finds himself on the fringes of the fold at the Santiago Bernabeu and will be allowed to move to Molineux in an effort to find regular game time.

Wolves closing in on Vallejo deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇪🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HolaDani?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HolaDani</a> 👋 Welcome to The Arsenal, <a href="https://twitter.com/DaniCeballos46?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DaniCeballos46</a> 😎 <a href="https://t.co/8gZLggahJZ">pic.twitter.com/8gZLggahJZ</a>— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1154387086776119296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Arsenal seal Ceballos deal

Barcelona&nbsp;bringing Neymar back to Camp Nou “would be a little strange”, says Sergi Samper, but a “solution” could probably be found if another superstar forward is added to the ranks. Speculation regarding&nbsp;a shock return to Catalunya for the Brazil international forward continues to rage. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neymars-former-barcelona-team-mate-admits-camp-nou-return/4boshi7llypc1iwn6s1vhc974" target="_blank">Here is what a former team-mate has had to say on the rumours.</a>

'Neymar back to Barca would be a little strange'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are delighted to confirm the signing of Douglas Luiz from Manchester City, subject to a work permit. ✍ 👉 <a href="https://t.co/UvIoseTarS">https://t.co/UvIoseTarS</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeLuiz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeLuiz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThursdayMotivation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThursdayMotivation</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/mLDTUoJeWo">pic.twitter.com/mLDTUoJeWo</a>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1154383344198717441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Villa land Douglas Luiz

Callum Hudson-Odoi's representatives have requested that he be handed the club's No. 10 shirt in contract extension talks, claims the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea/callum-hudsonodoi-representatives-request-chelsea-no10-shirt-as-part-of-new-deal-a4198261.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. Willian claims to have been offered Eden Hazard's old number, but an England international wants to take it if he is to remain at Stamford Bridge.

Hudson-Odoi demands No. 10 in Chelsea talks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Clinton NJIE rejoint le <a href="https://twitter.com/FCDM_official?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCDM_official</a> Bonne continuation pour cette nouvelle aventure <a href="https://t.co/c6xCUAJPFE">pic.twitter.com/c6xCUAJPFE</a>— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) <a href="https://twitter.com/OM_Officiel/status/1154380830862663680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Njie leaves Marseille for Moscow

Mason Greenwood is in line for a new contract at Manchester United, according to <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/25/man-united-reward-mason-greenwood-new-contract-impressive-pre-season-form-10458894/" target="_blank">Metro</a>. The 17-year-old, who has been catching the eye in pre-season, is held in high regard at Old Trafford and is set to be rewarded with fresh terms before reaching his 18th birthday.

Greenwood to land new Man Utd deal

Ivan Sunjic is set for a move to Birmingham with a fee agreed between the Blues and his club Dinamo Zagreb, claim <a href="https://www.vecernji.hr/sport/dinamov-reprezentativac-potpisuje-za-birmingham-city-1334469" target="_blank">Vecernji List</a>. An offer of €7 million (£6.2m/$7.8m) with future bonuses and a sell-on fee is thought to have been accepted, with Sunjic now travelling to England to finalise personal terms. Predominantly a defensive midfielder, Sunjic has made one senior appearance for Croatia and has also represented Lokomotiva Zagreb.

Birmingham have bid accepted for Croatia international

Manchester United are considering Moussa Dembele in the event that striker Romelu Lukaku is scored, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11770178/manchester-united-to-target-moussa-dembele-as-romelu-lukaku-replacement" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 23-year-old Frenchman scored 20 goals in 45 games in his debut season for Lyon following last summer's move from Celtic. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is open to selling Lukaku with Inter heavily linked, but the Serie A side are yet to meet United's valuation.

United consider Dembele as Lukaku replacement

Benfica are interested in signing unwanted Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico, claim <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/benfica/noticias/interior/hipotese-navas-complica-se-e-benfica-avanca-para-sergio-rico-11148217.html" target="_blank">O Jogo</a>. The 25-year-old spent last season on loan with Fulham as the Cottagers were relegated from the Premier League, and he isn't part of Julen Lopetegui's plans in Seville. They had been on the verge of signing Juventus backup keeper Matteo Perin, but the deal fell through after he failed his medical earlier this week.

Benfica target goalkeeper Rico

Barcelona's chase of Real Betis could be set for a boost following a long impasse between the clubs, according to <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/betis/2019/07/25/salida-pep-segura-barca-clave/235504.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a>. Betis have been holding out for €30 million (£26.8m/$33.4m), with Barca as yet unmoved from their bid of €20 million (£17.9m/$22.3m). However, with Barca's general manager Pep Segura expected to leave the club in the coming weeks, his replacement could be convinced to up the offer for one of Ernesto Valverde's prime targets.

Barca's Junior deal could move forward

Former Barcelona forward Bojan Krkic is set to be released from Stoke City as the Championship side look to free up their wage budget, report the <a href="https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1154347724696948736?s=19" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. Bojan, now 28, joined the Potters five years ago to some excitement and sparkled in fits and starts, but he has spent two spells out on loan and struggled to nail down a first-team place. Despite a scoring rate of exactly one in four in over 100 La Liga appearances at Barca, he found the net just once in 21 Championship appearances last season.

Stoke working on deal to release Bojan

Former Sevilla midfielder Antonio Cotan has joined Roda JC on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal with the Eredivisie side. The 23-year-old, who represented Spain at under-17, under-18 and under-19 level, has also spend time with Real Valladolid and Gimnastic. Cotan has joined in training today and will wear the number 8 shirt for his new club.

Roda sign Cotan on free transfer

Aston Villa are moving close to another signing with Club Brugge midfielder Marvelous Nakamba set for a medical, according to <a href="https://www.hln.be/sport/voetbal/belgisch-voetbal/club-brugge/club-brugge-en-nakamba-krijgen-hun-zin-zimbabwaan-van-club-naar-aston-villa-voor-medische-tests~aabca32d/?utm_medium=twitter&amp;utm_content=Sport&amp;utm_source=dlvr.it" target="_blank">Het Laatste Nieuws</a>. The move had seemed a way off with the two clubs having disagreed over the price, but an accord has now been reached above the €12 million (£10.7m/$13.4m) mark. Zimbabwe international Nakamba, who has previously played in France and the Netherlands, has made 63 appearances in two years at Brugge without scoring.

Nakamba heading for medical at Villa

Stade de Reims have confirmed the signing of 19-year-old French winger Bilal Brahimi from Jonathan Woodgate's Middlesbrough on a three-year deal. The Paris-born left-winger was a highly rated prospect on Teesside and had been offered a new contract, but chose instead to return to his home country after initially starting his career in Portugal with Leixoes.. Brahimi made his first-team debut last season, featuring in a Carabao Cup victory over Rochdale.

Reims sign Boro youngster Brahimi

Roma legend Daniele de Rossi has arrived in Argentina for a medical ahead of his move to Boca Juniors, the club have <a href="https://twitter.com/BocaJrsOficial/status/1154334112590835712" target="_blank">teased</a>. The former Italy international, who turned 36 yesterday, was released by Roma after almost two decades amid growing tension's with the club's hierarchy. In all, the 2006 World Cup winner made more than 600 appearances for his boyhood side and won more than a century of international caps with Italy.

De Rossi arrives for Boca medical

PSV Eindhoven are close to completing a deal to sign 23-year-old German defender Timo Baumgartl from Stuttgart, according to the <a href="https://twitter.com/RikElfrink/status/1154322277879730176" target="_blank">Eindhovens Dagblad</a>. Baumgartl has made more than 100 league appearances for the club he first joined as a 15 year old, and has also represented Germany at four youth levels. He played 19 times in all competitions last season, scoring once as Stuttgart were relegated from the Bundesliga.

PSV to snap up German youngster Baumgartl

Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Clinton N'Jie has joined Dynamo Moscow on a four-year deal. The 25-year-old Cameroon international moves from Marseille, where he scored 16 goals in three seasons in all competitions. A&nbsp;€12 million (£8.3m) signing at Spurs back in 2015, he played just eight times in the Premier League without scoring a goal before joining Marseille, initially on loan, the following year.

Spurs flop N'Jie joins Dynamo Moscow

Hellas Verona have completed the signing of former Italy defender Salvatore Bocchetti on a two-year contract. Bocchetti, 32, was released at the end of his contract by Spartak Moscow after six years in Russia. He has also represented AC Milan and Genoa, and was part of Italy's squad at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Hellas Verona sign Bocchetti

Wolves are considering an approach for Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11699/11770138/wolves-interested-in-southampton-midfielder-mario-lemina" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Gabon international, who has also been linked with Manchester United, has been freed by the Saints to speak with other clubs this summer.

Wolves looking at Lemina

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 DONE DEAL! 🤝 The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Swans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Swans</a> have completed the signing of <a href="https://twitter.com/WatfordFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WatfordFC</a> defender Ben Wilmot on a season-long loan. 🙌 📰 Full story 👉 <a href="https://t.co/yBa9aBHAbU">https://t.co/yBa9aBHAbU</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeWilmot?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeWilmot</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZvW0ZSdNqA">pic.twitter.com/ZvW0ZSdNqA</a>— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SwansOfficial/status/1154321850538872832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wilmot swaps Watford for Swansea

Arsenal&nbsp;have been told to “pay the money” and stop “messing around” in their pursuit of Wilfried Zaha, with former&nbsp;Crystal Palace&nbsp;manager Sam Allardyce believing that a deal can be done. He has told talkSPORT: “Wilfried is proven at this level and he’d be a massive success at Arsenal. He’s ready, but Arsenal need to stop messing around like they are the minute.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-can-get-zaha-if-they-stop-messing-around-ex-palace/65rvm7k0vmln149alf0oddijt" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Arsenal can get Zaha if they stop messing around'

Representatives of Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic are in England to hold transfer talks with Manchester United, claims <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Lazio/24-07-2019/intesa-lazio-manchester-united-milinkovic-savic-via-80-milioni-3401141525108.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Red Devils are ready to piece together an €80 million (£71m/$89m) transfer package if Paul Pogba ends up leaving Old Trafford.

Man Utd discussing €80m deal for SMS

Red Devils preparing for life after Pogba

Steve Bruce has offered an update on Newcastle's pursuit of Nice winger Allan Saint-Maximin. He has said: "I don’t think it’s on the verge of happening but it’s somebody we have looked at, it’s somebody we have identified and we will see what happens."

Newcastle keen on Saint-Maximin

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Jordan Ayew has joined Palace on a three-year deal. Welcome back, <a href="https://twitter.com/jordan_ayew9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jordan_ayew9</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPFC</a>— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/1154307563523104768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Palace pick up Ayew

Solskjaer on fresh faces

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">↩️ | <a href="https://twitter.com/Alookman_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Alookman_</a> has completed a permanent transfer to <a href="https://twitter.com/RBLeipzig_EN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RBLeipzig_EN</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a><a href="https://t.co/IrzpHrmgmj">https://t.co/IrzpHrmgmj</a> <a href="https://t.co/2RPdczeadO">pic.twitter.com/2RPdczeadO</a>— Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1154304293471739905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lookman leaves Everton for Leipzig

Marseille's move for Boca Juniors forward Dario Benedetto is close to completion, report <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-dario-benedetto-attendu-a-marseille-cette-semaine/1043342" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a>. Benedetto, 29, has already agreed terms with Andre Villas-Boas' side and with an accord now reached between the clubs around the €16 million (£14.3m/$17.8m), he is expected in France for a medical in the coming days. The striker has scored 43 goals in 67 games after joining Boca from Club America in 2016.

Marseille closing in on Benedetto capture

The £25 million ($31.2m) release clause in Toby Alderweireld's Tottenham contract is due to expire in the next 24 hours, with no attempts having yet been made to sign him, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/HLNinEngeland/status/1154256195504545792" target="_blank">Het Laatste Nieuws</a>. Alderweireld's availability is well known but curiously none of the sides chasing big-money defensive reinforcements this summer seem to be targeting his signature. Manchester United seem the most likely side if their move for Harry Maguire comes to nothing, but it has been reported that Spurs' asking price will shoot up towards £40 million ($50m) once the clause expires.

Time ticking on Alderweireld buyout clause

Juventus may look to include Wolves' Ruben Neves in a deal to sell Moise Kean with Everton among the other Premier League clubs interested, report <a href="https://sport.sky.it" target="_blank">Sky Sport Italia</a>. The Italian champions are thought to be willing to part with 19-year-old forward Kean, though they are expected to include a buy-back clause in any permanent deal for the starlet. Juventus director&nbsp;Fabio Paratici is reported to have been in London for talks with Premier League sides, with Sami Khedira also on Wolves' radar.

Juventus look to start Premier League bidding war for Kean

After turning down a move to Greece earlier in the week, Fabio Coentrao's mooted move to Porto is now off as well, claim <a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/noticias/ver/798843" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. The Portuguese league runners-up had offered 31-year-old Coentrao a two-year contract but it is reported he did not turn up for a scheduled medical examination on Wednesday. The former Real Madrid man is currently a free agent following a short stint with Rio Ave.

Coentrao won't be going to Porto

Arsenal are 'only a couple of million pounds' off Celtic's valuation in their attempt to sign Kieran Tierney from Celtic, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyKaveh/status/1154176841206378496?s=19" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Gunners have been eyeing a cut-price deal for the 22-year-old full-back, who is rated as one of the best young defenders in Europe. It had been reported that they may be close to giving up on the deal, but this development suggests it could yet be resurrected.

Gunners not far off Celtic's Tierney valuation

Premier League new boys Sheffield United are considering a move for veteran goalkeeper Joe Hart if their attempted loan capture of Manchester United's Dean Henderson falls through, claim the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7281951/Sheffield-United-eye-Joe-Hart-failing-secure-Dean-Henderson.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Chris Wilder is still hopeful of bringing Henderson back for a second season but United could demand a significant loan fee as he signs a new deal. Hart, down the pecking order at Burnley, is being considered as a backup due to his wealth of experience in the top flight.

Blades eye Hart as Henderson alternative

Former Arsenal and Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen could head to Japan with Vissel Kobe, according to <a href="https://www.hln.be/sport/voetbal/transfer-talk-vermaelen-naar-japanse-outbolclub~a108603f/?utm_medium=twitter&amp;utm_content=Sport&amp;utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;referer=https%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FOy4RX0XX1U%3Famp%3D1" target="_blank">Het Laatste Nieuws</a>. Vermaelen, 33, has turned down clubs in Qatar and his native Belgium as he targets a higher level of football following the expiration of his contract at Barca. A move to Kobe would see him link up with familiar faces in the formes of Andres Iniesta, David Villa and Lukas Podolski.

Vermaelen considers Japan move

Former Mexico manager&nbsp;Miguel “Piojo” Herrera has left the door open to a possible coaching stint in MLS in the future.&nbsp; The current Club America boss was speaking ahead of a showdown with the Houston Dynamo and claimed the league has become "attractive" to him in recent years.&nbsp; “The truth is that the league has grown a lot, it has become stronger, more solid," <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/07/24/miguel-herrera-leaves-open-possibility-someday-coaching-mls" target="_blank">Herrera told the league website</a>. “The truth is that, I don’t know, maybe in the future I can be here. I see it as an attractive league, but right now I am at America.”

Herrera hints at future MLS coaching stint 

Manchester United have been given a boost in their hopes of landing&nbsp;Bruno Fernandes from Sporting CP, with the club's coach admitting that his star man could move on this summer.&nbsp; "Bruno is a good player, an important player," Keizer said following Wednesday's draw with Liverpool.&nbsp; “Everyone would like that he stays but we do not know what the future will bring so we have to wait." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-target-fernandes-could-leave-sporting-admits-coach/19cyjcd4aanpf154ocx8hl2eds" target="_blank">​Check out the full story on Goal</a>

Manchester United given boost in Bruno Fernandes chase

Fabian Delph says he made the switch to Everton from Manchester City to boost his chances of playing more for England. The 29-year-old made moved to the blue half of Liverpool last week, and says more playing time was the key reason. "Playing for England is massive for me, so if I'm playing more regularly, there's more chance of me being selected," he told the Daily Mail. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/delph-left-man-city-for-everton-to-increase-chances-of/z5o09xlcb5zh1ki69o588976q" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal&nbsp;</a>

Delph explains reasoning behind Everton switch 

Wolfsburg&nbsp;midfielder Xaver Schlager is dreaming of a move to Arsenal, despite only joining the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;side last month.&nbsp; Schlager joined Wolfsburg in June from&nbsp;Red Bull Salzburg, moving from the Austrian champions in a €12 million (£11m/$13m) deal. "I've been a fan of Arsenal since I was a kid, that's my dream club and it's my dream to play there," he told Kicker.&nbsp; ​<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/live/transfer-news-rumours-live/1j3txdm0twwrj1q3x5h5j2ud26" target="_blank">You can read the rest of his comments on Goal</a>&nbsp;

New Wolfsburg signing already pining for Arsenal move 

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has said he is confident that his club will not&nbsp;sell prized midfielder Sean Longstaff to&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;this summer. Longstaff burst onto the scene last season, with&nbsp;the 21-year-old making&nbsp;a big impression in just 13 first-team appearances before a knee injury in March ruled him out for the season. "We don't want to sell our best young players, that's for sure," Bruce&nbsp;said. "So that won't happen. I'm very confident [Longstaff will stay]." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/that-wont-happen-newcastle-manager-bruce-rules-out-longstaff/dnnyrl77f3tk1h82xo7q44pqe" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal&nbsp;</a>

Bruce rules out Man Utd move for Longstaff 

Everton are ready to make a bold move land&nbsp;Wilfried Zaha, hijacking Arsenal's top target for the summer.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7282573/Everton-ready-offer-55m-hijack-Arsenals-Crystal-Palace-winger-Wilfried-Zaha.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> claim Everton want to make the attacker their statement signing of the summer and will come in with an opening bid of&nbsp;£55 million&nbsp;($69m).&nbsp; The club record outlay would be well above the&nbsp;£​40m Arsenal have already offered, with the report claiming Everton would be willing to go as high as&nbsp;£​70m to get the deal done.&nbsp;

Everton ready to hijack Arsenal's Zaha move 

Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos will still join Arsenal on loan despite Marco Asensio’s ACL tear, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9577264/arsenal-ceballos-loan-deal-horror-injury-real-madrid-asensio/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> Ceballos is closing in on a year-long move to the Emirates, but Arsenal feared Madrid may pull out of the deal after Asensio's long-term injury. But the Gunners have been assured that they are still on course to land Ceballos.

Ceballos still set for Arsenal loan despite Asensio injury

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has ruled out a return for the club's former star&nbsp;Philippe Coutinho​. Coutinho left Anfield to join Barcelona in January 2018 in a deal that cost the La Liga champions&nbsp;£142 million ($201m).&nbsp; The Brazilian has struggled to live up to that price tag, however, and has been linked with a move away this summer.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/its-just-not-possible-klopp-rules-out-liverpool-return-for/srb0x3r85jti1j02vtjo9j5vk" target="_blank">Read what Klopp had to say on his former star player right here</a>

Klopp rules out Liverpool return for Coutinho

Eric Bailly fears&nbsp;for his future at&nbsp;Manchester United as the club continues to target Harry Maguire, reports <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/24/eric-bailly-fearing-for-his-future-as-manchester-united-push-for-harry-maguire-deal-10452852/" target="_blank">Metro</a>.&nbsp; United are still confident of landing Maguire, despite Leicester placing an £80 million ($100m) valuation on their prized defender.&nbsp; Should Maguire be brought in, Bailly feels he could be the odd man out with Victor Lindelof likely to start alongside Maguire and Chris Smalling backing the pair up.

Bailly fears for Man Utd future amid Maguire pursuit

Juventus are looking to sell four players as they aim to balance their books, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juve-four-departures-coming-up-the-names-14247" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; The club have spent big in the transfer window, with&nbsp;Matthijs de Ligt,&nbsp;Cristian Romero,&nbsp;Luca Pellegrini and&nbsp;Merih Demiral among those to have arrived for transfer fees. Now the players likely to be sold are Mattia Perin, Moise Kean, Sami Khedira and Blaise Matuidi.

Juventus ready to sell four players

Arsenal&nbsp;attacking midfielder&nbsp;Emile Smith Rowe&nbsp;will leave the club on loan this season with his destination yet to be decided, reports the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-transfer-news-emile-smith-rowe-rumours-gossip-rb-leipzig-wolfsburg-a9018711.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>. The 18-year-old impressed while on loan with RB Leipzig last year, though he only managed 28 minutes of playing time due to injury. Leipzig are interested in taking Smith Rowe back on loan, as are Wolfsburg. There is also interest from a La Liga club, as well as Premier League and Championship sides.

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