Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Werner ready to take pay cut to leave Chelsea

Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta is linked with a move to Barcelona but it is unlikely that the London club will allow him to leave, according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/c-sar-azpilicueta-likely-to-stay-at-chelsea-with-todd-boehly-blocking-barcelona-move-mtd2f2fs6" target="_blank">The Times. </a>Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has himself informed Azpilicueta&nbsp;that the club has no plans to part ways with him despite having just one year left in his contract.

Chelsea not willing to let go of Azpilicueta

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Alex Telles is undergoing medical tests in Sevilla this morning with Manchester United authorization, loan deal until June 2023 completed. 🚨⚪️🔴 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Sevilla?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sevilla</a> More: Sevilla are still working on Thilo Kehrer as one of the options, in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain. <a href="https://t.co/inqBVFEPg3">pic.twitter.com/inqBVFEPg3</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1555097706619719680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Telles undergoing medical at Sevilla

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">TRUE✅ Timo Werner would forgo salary (he earns €20 Mio per year) if <a href="https://x.com/RBLeipzig?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RBLeipzig</a> and <a href="https://x.com/ChelseaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChelseaFC</a> accept a loan deal <a href="https://x.com/BILD_Sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BILD_Sport</a> <a href="https://t.co/NvwLETIUQf">pic.twitter.com/NvwLETIUQf</a>— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) <a href="https://x.com/cfbayern/status/1554854765313540097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Werner will take pay cut to leave Chelsea

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea are now considering Pierre Emerick Aubameyang as potential new striker. Discussions have already started on player side, still no bid to Barcelona. 🚨🔵 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> He’s one of the names in Chelsea list after meeting for Sesko and other targets. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/hvsqIGpYMJ">pic.twitter.com/hvsqIGpYMJ</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1554948207138033665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea to move for Barcelona striker Aubameyang (Romano)

Chelsea are attempting to beat Manchester United to the signing of Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/frenkie-de-jong-transfer-chelsea-27651204" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> says.The Blues have reached out to the Camp Nou side and are real contenders to sign him ahead of United, who have not been able to convince him to make the move to Old Trafford.

Chelsea move to beat Man Utd to De Jong signing (Mirror)

Borussia Monchengladbach striker Alassane Plea is set to complete a transfer to Nice - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-malgre-les-clubs-anglais-plea-veut-logc-nice-609305" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>.The 29-year-old has also been wanted by clubs in the Premier League, but he is eager to return to his homeland.Plea scored 10 goals in 33 Bundesliga outings for Gladbach in the 2022-23 campaign.

Gladbach striker Plea set to join Nice

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Numero 18 + <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ForTheFuture?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheFuture</a> 😎 <a href="https://t.co/7lRCyBcYbA">pic.twitter.com/7lRCyBcYbA</a>— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) <a href="https://x.com/AFCAjax/status/1555279010564907013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ajax bring in Lucca on loan from Pisa as first-ever Italian signing

Bournemouth are close to completing the signing of Barcelona goalkeeper Neto - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19354284/transfer-news-live-frenkie-de-jong-chelsea-man-utd-barcelona-bernardo-silva-cristiano-ronaldo/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.The 33-year-old is expected to travel to England in the next 24 hours to finalise his move to the Vitality Stadium.Neto will arrive at Bournemouth to provide competition for first choice shot-stopper Mark Travers.

Bournemouth close to signing Barca keeper Neto

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">C’è un nuovo supereroe nerazzurro in città! 👊🏾 Welcome, <a href="https://x.com/Alookman_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Alookman_</a>! ⚫️🔵 There’s a new superhero in <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BergAMO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BergAMO</a>! 👊🏾 Welcome, <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Lookman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lookman</a>! 👋🇳🇬<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BenvenutoLookman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenvenutoLookman</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/GoAtalantaGo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoAtalantaGo</a> <a href="https://t.co/zL52JHRcaB">pic.twitter.com/zL52JHRcaB</a>— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) <a href="https://x.com/Atalanta_BC/status/1555252601389719552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Atalanta announce Lookman signing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Your captain. Azpi is here to stay! 👊— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://x.com/ChelseaFC/status/1555261687149756418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Azpilicueta signs new two-year deal at Chelsea

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Riqui Puig is a 𝔊 💙🤍💛 The <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LAGalaxy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAGalaxy</a> sign Spanish midfielder <a href="https://x.com/RiquiPuig?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RiquiPuig</a> from FC Barcelona. 📰 <a href="https://t.co/hsV2rdtxmD">https://t.co/hsV2rdtxmD</a> <a href="https://t.co/mR8Hm3qmi2">pic.twitter.com/mR8Hm3qmi2</a>— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) <a href="https://x.com/LAGalaxy/status/1555255390383706112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barca midfielder Riqui Puig joins LA Galaxy

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thank you, Rayan ✨ The LA Galaxy today announced that the club has transferred midfielder Rayan Raveloson to Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre. 📰: <a href="https://t.co/LurCkkLAn9">https://t.co/LurCkkLAn9</a> <a href="https://t.co/m4doX717CS">pic.twitter.com/m4doX717CS</a>— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) <a href="https://x.com/LAGalaxy/status/1555245030897397760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Galaxy midfielder headed to Ligue 1

Lille midfielder Renato Sanches has completed a permanent transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. The 24-year-old moves to Parc des Princes after three impressive years at Stade Pierre Mauroy, where he landed a Ligue 1 winners' medal in 2020-21.Sanches looks set to replace Georginio Wijnaldum in PSG's ranks, with the Dutchman reportedly on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/explained-why-psg-wijnaldum-roma-transfer-held-up/blt8e4d7a846eaf1741">the verge of sealing a loan switch to Roma</a>.Read the full story on GOAL.

Sanches joins PSG from Lille in €15m deal

Nottingham Forest are in talks to sign Atalanta midfielder Remo Freuler, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-atalanta-freuler-nottingham-forest-3-agosto-2022" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>.The 30-year-old is a key target for the Premier League new boys, who have already signed 12 new players this summer.The two clubs are now working on an agreement over a final fee, with Freuler in line for a move to England after spending the last six years in Italy with Atalanta.

Forest in talks to sign Atalanta midfielder Freuler

Leicester City have identified Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1555111946906746880" target="_blank">CBS</a>.The Foxes are keen on landing the England international before the summer market closes, but won't include Wesley Fofana in any final deal.Fofana is reportedly on Chelsea's radar as they seek extra reinforcements at the back following a number of high-profile exits.

Leicester target Hudson-Odoi

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to battle Barcelona for the signature of Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a3822546161402102557-le-psg-tente-sa-chance-pour-bernardo-silva" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>.The 27-year-old has been a target for Barca for some time, but they are reluctant to meet City's €85 million (£71m/$87m) asking price.Bernardo is open to a move to PSG if a deal with Barca cannot be finalised, having previously played in Ligue 1 at Monaco.

PSG ready to battle Barca for Bernardo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Georginio Wijnaldum will be in Rome in the coming hours, medical will take place on Friday morning then he will be unveiled as new AS Roma player. 🟡🔴🛩 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a> Loan with buy option for €8m. Roma will pay €5m, around 50% of salary. Here we go confirmed since Monday night. <a href="https://t.co/MfkkjKrJTm">pic.twitter.com/MfkkjKrJTm</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1555188696604884992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Roma to unveil Wijnaldum on Friday

Sevilla have confirmed that Alex Telles has joined the club on a season-long loan from Manchester United.The news was announced on their <a href="https://www.sevillafc.es/en/actual/news/agreement-man-utd-alex-telles" target="_blank">official club website</a>. 29-year-old Telles will wear the number three shirt for the Spanish outfit.

Sevilla confirm Alex Telles loan signing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Angeliño is now seriously considering Hoffenheim as potential option for his future. Negotiations ongoing, up to the player as RB Leipzig are ready to let him leave. 🔵🇪🇸 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Been told Hoffenheim now feeling optimistic on Angeliño deal. <a href="https://t.co/KabTIniXwM">pic.twitter.com/KabTIniXwM</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1555166902414188546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Hoffenheim optimistic about landing Angelino from RB Leipzig

Wolves are in advanced talks with Chelsea over the loan signing of Michy Batshuayi, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/wolves-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-michy-batshuayi-on-loan" target="_blank">90min</a>.The Belgian striker has just one year left on his current contract, but Chelsea do have an option to extend by a further 12 months. Batshuayi spent last season on loan at Besiktas.

Wolves in advanced talks over Batshuayi loan deal

Brighton have confirmed via their <a href="https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2716933/michal-karbownik-completes-loan-move-to-fortuna-dusseldorf" target="_blank">official club website</a> that Michal Karbownik has joined Fortuna Dusseldorf on a season-long loan.Karbownik has been capped three times for the Poland national team and spent last season on loan at Olympiacos.

Brighton confirm Karbownik loan departure

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sources can confirm reports: FC Cincinnati in talks to sign USMNT center back Matt Miazga from Chelsea. Nothing done yet. Pushing to get it done on deadline day today. Miazga, 27, would go through Allocation Order. Cincy have the top spot, this is why they’ve held that spot. <a href="https://t.co/RHjIxEKRWf">pic.twitter.com/RHjIxEKRWf</a>— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://x.com/tombogert/status/1555177943248375808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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FC Cincinnati in talks to sign Chelsea's Miazga

MLS outfit Los Angeles FC have held talks with Rapid Wien about signing Yusuf Demir and are entering the final stages of negotiations, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1555176760978939906" target="_blank">Florian Plettenberg</a> of Sky Sport Austria.19-year-old Demir spent half of the 2021/22 season on loan at Barcelona and is reportedly considered a top target for LAFC.

Los Angeles FC in advanced talks for former Barcelona loanee Demir

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Spurs still very much pursuing Nicola Zaniolo, who is open to a move. Outgoings the priority but talks with Roma could see a player go the other way. Milan have cooled on Japhet Tanganga for now. Jose Mourinho likes him. One to watch.— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) <a href="https://x.com/JacobsBen/status/1555141365511725056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Tottenham have not given up on Zaniolo

Chelsea are ready to bid between €10 million and €12 million for Inter's Cesare Casadei, as reported by <a href="https://sempreinter.com/2022/08/04/chelsea-ready-to-make-double-figures-offer-for-inters-cesare-casadei-italian-media-report/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport. </a>The London club had put in an offer&nbsp;of €8 million earlier this week&nbsp;which got rejected by Inter as they value him at around €15 million.

Chelsea ready to up the ante for Cesare Casadei

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Olympique Marseille will pay €11m fee plus €4.5m in add-ons for Jordan Veretout. Permanent deal agreed and medical being scheduled 🚨🔵 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/OM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OM</a> Veretout will be in Marseille in order to complete the move. <a href="https://t.co/bYtemUXe8z">pic.twitter.com/bYtemUXe8z</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1555144747198685185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Jordan Veretout set to move to Marseille from Roma

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Introducing your newest blue, Carney Chukwuemeka! 🤝<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ChukwuemekaIsChelsea?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChukwuemekaIsChelsea</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ojsh38bKBC">pic.twitter.com/Ojsh38bKBC</a>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://x.com/ChelseaFC/status/1555123905622319106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea confirm Chukwuemeka transfer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We can confirm that <a href="https://x.com/JamesMcatee6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JamesMcatee6</a> has joined Sheffield United on loan for the 2022/23 season. All the best, James 💙— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://x.com/ManCity/status/1555116414285004802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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James McAtee joins Sheffield on loan from City

Swiss midfielder Remo Freuler is in advanced negotiations with Nottingham Forest, according to <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/feuler-atalanta-trattativa-nottingham-forest/bltc1f70a4463065dd1" target="_blank">Sky Sports. </a>He has a contract till 2025 and hence the Premier League outfit will have to pay a transfer fee to get him signed.

Remo Freuler in talks with Nottingham Forest

Konrad Laimer will extend his stay with RB Leipzig as Bayern end negotiations for a possible transfer. The Austrian has one-year left on his contract and <a href="https://www.goal.com/de/meldungen/fc-bayern-verzicht-verpflichtung-konrad-laimer-leipzig/blt8e66cedcd153288e" target="_blank">could switch to the Allianz Arena in the summer of 2023 as a free agent. </a>

Bayern pull out of race to sign Laimer

Bournemouth are working on the signing of Neto from Barcelona, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/08/03/bournemouth-close-signing-barcelona-goalkeeper-neto-desperate/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.The Cherries want to strengthen the squad further ahead of the new season by adding a new goalkeeper.Negotiations are in an advanced stage between the two clubs and a deal could be finalised before the weekend.

Bournemouth to sign Neto from Barcelona

Nottingham Forest have been negotiating with Southampton to sign Che Adams, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/nottingham-forest-open-talks-to-sign-adams-exclusive/" target="_blank">FootballInsider.</a>Leeds United are also interested in the player who still has two years left in his contract at St. Mary's.

Forest in talks to sign Che Adams

Barcelona is increasingly growing confident that they will be able to land Alonso this summer, according to<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/optimismo-fichaje-marcos-alonso-14219356" target="_self"> Sport. </a>Barcelona’s director of football, Mateu Alemany, recently met with the player’s agent, Fali Ramadani in order to discuss the terms and conditions and it has been agreed that he will move on a three-year contract.

Barcelona optimistic about landing Alonso

Juventus are showing renewed interest in Destiny Udogie, <a href="https://www.ilbianconero.com/a/juve-ritorna-di-moda-il-nome-di-udogie-19479" target="_blank">Il Bianconero</a> reports.The left-back was signed on a permanent deal from Hellas Verona this summer but could be set for a big move to the Turin side in the coming weeks.

Juve back in for Udogie

Forest want Jizz Hornkamp

West Ham have reached a deal to sign midfielder Amadou Onana from Lille.<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19405807/west-ham-transfer-amadou-onana-lille/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports they will pay £35 million to land him, but they are yet to reach a personal agreement with the player.

West Ham agree £35m Onana deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Here to stay ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/NHtvocYDmV">pic.twitter.com/NHtvocYDmV</a>— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) <a href="https://x.com/afcbournemouth/status/1554882790834917376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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