Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd to miss out on Pulisic as Chelsea star wants Champions League football

Chelsea star Christian Pulisic is set to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11129909/Manchester-United-set-lose-Chelsea-star-Christian-Pulisic.html" target="_self">snub offers</a> from Manchester United in a bid to secure himself Champions League football next season. The American would prefer to stay at Chelsea, but if that is not possible aims to sign for a side competing in the Champions League. United had offered to take the winger on loan, but the Blues preference is to sell. United pursuit cooled as they secured the services of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/manchester-united-sign-real-madrid-legend-casemiro-in-gbp59/blte9877126cb9b8629" target="_self">Casemiro</a> and now they are looking at other targets, Cody Gakpo and Antony.

Pulisic set to snub Man Utd in bid for UCL football

Chelsea are considering a shock move for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11128527/Chelsea-eye-SHOCK-swoop-struggling-Manchester-United-England-defender-Harry-Maguire.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> claims.The Blues want the England international and are willing to send Christian Pulisic to Old Trafford as part of the deal.

Chelsea target Man Utd captain Maguire in Pulisic swap deal (Daily Mail)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🤝 Welcome Giacomo! 🤩 👉 <a href="https://t.co/Iy3SLLN67I">https://t.co/Iy3SLLN67I</a> 💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaNapoliSempre?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaNapoliSempre</a> <a href="https://t.co/FCGmtZuKcI">pic.twitter.com/FCGmtZuKcI</a>— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) <a href="https://twitter.com/en_sscnapoli/status/1561091948873760768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Napoli announce Raspadori arrival

Antony will be left out of the Ajax squad for their clash with Sparta Rotterdam tomorrow amid the interest shown in him by Manchester United.<a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561100621981384715" target="_self">Fabrizio Romano </a>was the man who broke the news earlier this evening that he understands the Brazilian winger will not be involved for the Dutch champions.

Antony will be left out of Ajax squad for tomorrow's Sparta clash

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Serie A side Lecce have now agreed personal terms with Samuel Umtiti. Barcelona will pay full salary but will receive add-ons during the season. 🚨🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Umtiti will fly to Lecce early next week once final details are done and sealed between clubs. <a href="https://t.co/2UAJrs3wmI">pic.twitter.com/2UAJrs3wmI</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561092772505026561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Umtiti nearing Barcelona exit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BREAKING🚨: Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Watford forward Ismaila Sarr, the fee is understood to be worth more than £25m plus add-ons 💰 <a href="https://t.co/s77tlHoHdF">pic.twitter.com/s77tlHoHdF</a>— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1561075256428793859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Aston Villa agree fee with Watford for Ismaila Sarr

There has been plenty of talk regarding Memphis Depay's future this summer and it looks like it is getting ever closer to being resolved.According to <a href="https://twitter.com/DiMarzio/status/1561056333268504577" target="_self">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>, the Dutchman's agent has arrived in Italy this evening to finalise talks with Juventus. Barcelona are willing to terminate his contract in Catalonia but that will only become an eventuality should he find a new club.

Depay's agent in Italy to strike Juventus deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: Newcastle have sent Watford verbal, final proposal for João Pedro after two turned down in the last few days. It’s worth £25m plus £5m add-ons, still verbal. 🚨⚪️⚫️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> Final decision up to the Pozzo family now. <a href="https://t.co/LGC8YPB3ls">pic.twitter.com/LGC8YPB3ls</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561069078390996994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Newcastle submit 'final proposal' for Watford's Pedro

It looked for much of the transfer window as though Milan Skriniar would be swapping Milan for Paris. Although, after PSG opted against matching Inter's valuation, he is now in talks with the Italian giants over a new contract.Speaking ahead of the clash with Spezia this evening, Simone Inzaghi discussed the Slovakia international's future. He said: “It’s pleasing [that Skriniar is no longer on the market]."It’s not easy for coaches to organise games when the transfer market is still open, we need to keep everyone concentrated on the objective, which today is Spezia.”

Inzaghi "really happy" to have cleared up Skriniar future

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Watford are in negotiations for João Pedro and Ismaila Sarr. There’s no full agremeent yet with Newcastle for João as Watford want £30m fee 🚨🟡 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> Aston Villa have submitted €25m bid plus add-ons for Sarr as called by <a href="https://twitter.com/AbdellahBoulma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AbdellahBoulma</a> - still in talks on player side. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/FVI4pwIUWv">pic.twitter.com/FVI4pwIUWv</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561042209754980352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Watford negotiating potential departures for attacking duo

West Ham are still looking to get some business done before the transfer window shuts as they look to juggle their Premier League commitments with a European campaign.In the latest update, provided by <a href="https://twitter.com/thalesoares/status/1561040716096307201" target="_self">Thales Soares of Globo</a>, they have had a £5m bid for the highly-rated Lazaro rejected by Flamengo. The Brazilian side are holding out for £10m as they are aware there are a number of interested clubs around Europe.

West Ham have bid for Lazaro knocked back

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Antony didn’t show up again today in training with Ajax teammates - as he really wants Ajax board to negotiate with Man Utd. 🚨🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> Been told again there are chances for Antony to be out of Ajax squad for tomorrow’s game in Rotterdam - it’s discussed since yesterday. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ajax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajax</a> <a href="https://t.co/xvQYTIz4Es">pic.twitter.com/xvQYTIz4Es</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561038135936667648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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No Antony in Ajax training amid Man Utd links

Nottingham Forest may delve back into the transfer window for a centre-back after it was revealed that one of their new signings, Moussa Niakhate, will miss a couple of months with a hamstring injury.As per <a href="https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1561036113506181122" target="_self">John Percy of The Telegraph</a>, Steve Cooper's side are pursuing a deal for Wolves' out-of-favour defender Willy Boly. A £1m bid was rejected by the newly-promoted side but they may return with an increased bid.

Nottingham Forest eyeing Boly after Niakhate injury

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Emerson Palmieri deal is fully agreed between clubs since yesterday, £13m fixed fee plus £2m add-ons. There are still things to discuss on player side. 🚨⚒️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WHUFC</a> Discussions ongoing between all the parties to complete the agreement. <a href="https://t.co/RjGEJ7ACR1">https://t.co/RjGEJ7ACR1</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561029628046807041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Emerson to West Ham nearing final stages

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Vanuit Ajax kort antwoord op transfergerucht Mohammed Kudus: er heeft zich geen club officieel gemeld in Amsterdam. Ajax wil de Ghanese middenvelder ook niet kwijt. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ajax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajax</a>— Freek Jansen (@Freek_JansenVI) <a href="https://twitter.com/Freek_JansenVI/status/1561014591697592321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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No club has made bid for Kudus despite interest

Arsenal are the <a href="https://mediafootmarseille.fr/arsenal-pense-a-moudrik-le-neymar-ukrainien-info-media-foot/" target="_self">most active club</a> in the pursuit of Mykhaïlo Moudryk, one of the brightest sparks in Ukrainian football, MediaFoot Marseille are reporting. His contract with current club Shakthar Donetsk runs until 2026 and he would cost at least €20 million (£17m).

Arsenal looking at Mykhaïlo Moudryk - the 'Ukrainian Neymar'

Despite the arrival of Casemiro to Old Trafford, Manchester United are <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1657989/Manchester-United-transfer-news-Frenkie-de-Jong-Barcelona-Cody-Gakpo-Antony" target="_self">not giving up hope</a> of landing number one target Frenkie de Jong. Reports suggest the club are ready to take their summer spending in excess of £300 million this window, with moves for De Jong, Antony and Cody Gakpo all still on the table.

Man Utd not giving up on Frenkie de Jong yet

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Flavius Daniliuc could leave Nice in the next days after joining on a free from Bayern two years ago. Serie A could be next destination. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nice</a> Atalanta and Bologna interested but Salernitana are pushing more than others - he’s priority target, Daniliuc also want to go there. <a href="https://t.co/7aDOQFySVp">pic.twitter.com/7aDOQFySVp</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1560993514078486529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ex-Bayern Munich youngster set for Serie A

Real Madrid are still reeling from losing one of their iconic midfield trio in Casemiro, but are believed to be lining up a move for <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2022/08/20/63009c7b22601ddc5b8b4590.html" target="_self">Jude Bellingham next summer</a>. The English midfielder is sure to draw attention from all over Europe, with Liverpool reportedly keeping tabs on him already.

Real Madrid to target Bellingham next summer (MARCA)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our starting XI for today's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL</a> match 🦊 📝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LEISOU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LEISOU</a> <a href="https://t.co/lWQ5237Ans">pic.twitter.com/lWQ5237Ans</a>— Leicester City (@LCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1560974942421778433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea target Fofana not in Leicester squad

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Memphis Depay deal. Termination of contract would be now finally ready between Depay’s camp and Barça - but it’s up to Juventus. 🚨🇳🇱 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Juventus have to give final green light to two year deal discussed for days in order to complete and then sign the agreement. <a href="https://t.co/F7KZXO6V3G">pic.twitter.com/F7KZXO6V3G</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1560957465361059845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona and Depay agree to terminate contract mutually

Tottenham Hotspur and AS Roma are set to rival Inter Milan in signing Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah on loan this summer, according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/trevoh-chalobah-wesley-fofana-latest-transfer-news-chelsea-fc-tottenham-b1019858.html?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1660980105" target="_self">Evening Standard</a>. The out-of-favour Blues defender could be tempted to move out of the club on loan this summer amid Chelsea pursuing their interest for Leicester City's Wesley Fofana. Though, are very clear about not letting the player leave permanently.

Spurs, Roma enter race to sign Chelsea's Chalobah

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Full agreement reached yesterday between Olympique Marseille and Man Utd for Eric Bailly. Talks ongoing with player’s agent on personal terms also today - been told Bailly wants the move. 🚨🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OM</a> Loan with buy option, confirmed ⤵️ <a href="https://t.co/V4gacDtxBf">https://t.co/V4gacDtxBf</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1560943171332366337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Eric Bailly set to join Marseille on loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Umtiti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Umtiti</a> close to <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialUSLecce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OfficialUSLecce</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelona</a> ‼️🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/tKHYOYUEUy">pic.twitter.com/tKHYOYUEUy</a>— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) <a href="https://twitter.com/DiMarzio/status/1560930637279813632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona's Umtiti close to joining US Lecce

Real Madrid are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the ongoing window, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-hojbjerg-sources-exit/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.While Spurs are confident about retaining the Danish international, Los Blancos are eyeing him as a replacement of Casemiro, who joined Manchester United recently.

Real Madrid eye Spurs' Hojbjerg as Casemiro replacement

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🎉 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬! 🎉<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VardyParty2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VardyParty2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/9Wde2WxVlf">pic.twitter.com/9Wde2WxVlf</a>— Leicester City (@LCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1560914542439317504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Vardy extends stay at Leicester until 2024

Frank Lampard has confirmed that Everton have held talks with their goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, over a possible contract extension and the England number 1 could commit his future to the club soon.The Everton boss said, “The club are speaking with Jordan. He is a massive player for us, everyone wants him to stay and Jordan is very happy here. Maybe it is one for the craziness of the window to shut in a couple of weeks and in the cold, calm light of day we can get it done very quickly.”

Everton in talks with Pickford over contract extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Everton are waiting for Dele Alli to decide on Besiktas proposal. Club open to accept both loan or permanent move for Dele, but there's no green light yet on player side. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> Details now discussed with Ajax to complete Mohamed Kudus deal very soon.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1560803871324340230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Everton ready to send Dele Alli to Besiktas (Romano)

Paris Saint-Germain refuse to give up on their pursuit of Bernardo Silva from Manchester City.<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-le-psg-reve-toujours-de-bernardo-silva/1349107" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports the French side's advisor Luis Campos is determined to bring the Portugal star to the capital city.

PSG not giving up on Bernardo Silva signing

Nicolas Pepe is expected to leave Arsenal to join Nice on loan,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pepe-nears-arsenal-exit-amid-nice-loan-negotiations/bltdabc15390a1d4fd5" target="_blank">GOAL&nbsp;understands</a>. The two teams are yet to reach an agreement over a deal for the winger, but negotiations are ongoing.

Pepe to leave Arsenal on loan

Pierre Kalulu is close to signing a new contract at AC Milan.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-kalulu-e-una-certezza-il-francese-condiziona-il-mercato-in-54299" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the 22-year-old defender is set to sign an extension that will keep him tied to the club until 2027.

Kalulu close to AC Milan renewal

Ajax will make an attempt to bring Hakim Ziyech back to Amsterdam should they opt to sell Antony, 90min reports.The Dutch side expect United to make an improved bid for the Brazilian winger ahead of the close of the transfer window.

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