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Tottenham are close to completing the signing of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/08/04/pierre-emile-hojbjergon-brink-joining-tottenham-for15million/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. The midfielder is set to move for £15 million ($20m) with Kyle Walker-Peters going the other way in a deal worth £12m ($16m).

Tottenham close on £15m Hojbjerg

Manchester City have completed the signing of Spain winger Ferran Torres from Valencia for an initial fee of £21 million ($27m). <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-city-sign-valencia-winger-torres-21m-deal/1gs1ovb28p7ba1reusm4y3jdec" target="_blank">Read all the details here on Goal!</a>

Man City complete £21m Torres signing

Winger joins from Valencia on five-year deal

Chelsea are willing to listen to offers for the likes of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Jorginho, Antonio Rudiger, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/12042126/chelsea-open-to-offers-for-kepa-arrizabalaga-jorginho-antonio-rudiger-and-more" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Blues would also be prepared to part with Emerson, Victor Moses, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Danny Drinkwater, Kurt Zouma, Andreas Christensen and Michy Batshuayi if the right offers are tabled.

Chelsea open to offers for senior stars

West Ham are lining up a €20 million (£18m/$24m) deal for Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200804/482649746879/braithwaite-apunta-al-west-ham-por-20-millones.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Danish frontman has previously spent time in England at Middlesbrough and finds himself facing fierce competition for places at Camp Nou.

West Ham want €20m Braithwaite

Leicester City have told Chelsea they will have to stump up a record fee for a defender to sign Ben Chilwell. <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-need-pay-world-record-22462478" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports the Foxes have asked for more than £80 million ($105m) to release the England international, which would break the current mark set when Manchester United signed Harry Maguire last summer for a similar amount. The 23-year-old is contracted at the King Power Stadium until 2024 and has been at the club since he was 12 years old.

Chelsea will need to pay record fee for Chilwell

To get the Foxes star, the Blues must break the bank

Leganes have appointed former Girona coach Jose Luis Marti as manager, <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📸 José Luis Martí visited the club's facilities before being officially presented as C.D Leganés' new coach<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeMart%C3%AD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeMartí</a> <a href="https://t.co/5exhIsmIfL">pic.twitter.com/5exhIsmIfL</a> — C.D. Leganés 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇦🇺 (@CDLeganes_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/CDLeganes_en/status/1290629533893304322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Luis Marti takes Leganes post

Fortuna Dusseldorf have signed 27-year-old left-back Florian Hartherz on a free transer from 2. Bundesliga champions Arminia Bielefeld. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"> Florian Hartherz wechselt zur Fortuna! 👉<a href="https://t.co/g8Jrd5HWbE">https://t.co/g8Jrd5HWbE</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/f95?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#f95</a> | 🔴⚪️ | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hartherz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hartherz</a> <a href="https://t.co/Icip0GPfaN">pic.twitter.com/Icip0GPfaN</a> — Fortuna Düsseldorf (@f95) <a href="https://twitter.com/f95/status/1290664316321042435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Fortuna sign Hartherz

ADO Den Haag have signed 22-year-old Romanian right-back Andrei Ratiu on loan from Villarreal, with an option to buy. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ NIEUWS | ADO Den Haag huurt rechtsachter Andrei Ratiu van <a href="https://twitter.com/VillarrealCF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VillarrealCF</a>, met optie tot koop. 🇷🇴 Bine ati venit, Andrei! 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeAndrei?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeAndrei</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnzeTrots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnzeTrots</a> — ADO Den Haag 🔰 (@ADODenHaag) <a href="https://twitter.com/ADODenHaag/status/1290663940603678720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Villarreal send Ratiu to Den Haag

Napoli have made an initial offer of €25 million (£23m/$29m) for Sassuolo winger Jeremie Boga, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-napoli-prima-offerta-per-boga-il-sassuolo-chiede-circa-40-milioni-1416547" target="_blank">TuttoMercatoWeb</a>. However, Sassuolo want €40m (£36m/$47m) for the former Chelsea man. Boga, 23, registered 11 goals and four assists in Serie A this season, mostly from the left wing.

Sassuolo demand €40m for Napoli target Boga

Manchester City will receive £15 million ($20m) from the sale of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/manchester-city-will-receive-15m-if-jadon-sancho-signs-for-rivals-united-vqxwgtcxx" target="_blank">The Times</a>. City still hold a sell-on clause from the deal which saw Sancho leave Manchester for the Bundesliga in 2017.

Man City to make £15m from Sancho deal

Nurnburg have signed 19-year-old defensive midfielder Tom Krauss on loan from RB Leipzig. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Erster Neuzugang: ✔ Tom <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Krau%C3%9F?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Krauß</a> kommt auf Leihbasis von <a href="https://twitter.com/DieRotenBullen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DieRotenBullen</a>. Herzlich willkommen, Tom! 💪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fcn?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fcn</a> <a href="https://t.co/NVLSZGy5xS">https://t.co/NVLSZGy5xS</a> — 1. FC Nürnberg (@1_fc_nuernberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/1_fc_nuernberg/status/1290664002033528835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Nurnburg loan Leipzig midfielder Krauss

Davide Zappacosta will return to Chelsea to discuss his future at the club, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/angelomangiante/status/1290673293662576649" target="_blank">Sky Sport Italia</a>. The right-back had been on loan at Roma but hasn't been included in their squad for their remaining Europa League fixtures, and won't return.

Zappacosta returns to Chelsea

Chelsea&nbsp;and four other Premier League clubs are competing to sign&nbsp;teenage defender Xavier Mbuyamba. Mbuyamba&nbsp;will leave Barcelona for free this summer with the Liga giants looking to save money on wages. Though Chelsea are thought to be in pole position for the 18-year-old, Goal&nbsp;understands four other top-flight sides in England are eyeing the defender. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-four-other-premier-league-clubs-in-race-for-mbuyamba/1bhyfr0mrb48c1bnfgnxss9bs7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Chelsea & four other Premier League clubs in race for Mbuyamba 

Rangers have confirmed the signing of striker Cedric&nbsp;Itten&nbsp;from FC St Gallen. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🆕 Ready For Another One! 🆕 👋 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RangersFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RangersFC</a> are delighted to confirm Cedric Itten has joined the club on a four year deal for an undisclosed fee.— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1290694549887750144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> The 23-year-old has impressed in the Swiss Super League,&nbsp;scoring 19 goals in 34 appearances to date.

Rangers land Swiss international forward Itten

OL Reign has announced that England international forward Jodie Taylor has joined sister club Lyon. The 34-year-old joined the NWSL side ahead of the 2018 season after representing several teams in England, Australia and the U.S. “I am extremely excited to be joining OL for the remainder of 2020,” Taylor said. “It is a great opportunity to join one of the best women’s teams in the world.

England forward Taylor joins Lyon

Gremio star Everton is nearing a €20 million (£18m/$24m) move to Benfica. Goal has learned that the 24-year-old&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;international is set to spurn interest from Everton to join up with the Portuguese giants instead. Everton netted 15 goals and added seven assists in 42 appearances in the most recent Brazilian season.

Benfica close in on €20m deal for Everton

Manchester United are ready to listen to offers for French midfielder Aliou Traore, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8592483/Man-United-ready-listen-offers-19-year-old-Aliou-Traore.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> United landed Traore from PSG in 2017 and the 19-year-old made 16 appearances for the team's U23 squad this season. Ligue 2 side Caen have made an approach for Traore and United are open to a sale, with first-team minutes likely out of reach for the teenager.

Man Utd open to Traore sale

Tottenham have been warned they risk losing Harry Kane if they don't win a trophy next season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kane-leaves-spurs-dont-win-trophy-ohara-mourinho-12-months/1frqjbj6iq6l91imq2lakz10n5" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

'Kane leaves if Spurs don't win a trophy'

Benjamin Stambouli has signed a new three-year contract at Schalke. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Done deal ❗<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SchalkeUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SchalkeUS</a>🇺🇸— Schalke 04 USA🇺🇸 (🏡) (@s04_us) <a href="https://twitter.com/s04_us/status/1290678106760589312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Stambouli signs new Schalke deal

Liverpool are one of three Premier League clubs to have registered an interest in Watford's Ismaila Sarr, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/18626527.liverpool-one-three-premier-league-clubs-make-contact-watfords-ismaila-sarr/" target="_blank">Watford Observer</a>. Wolves and Crystal Palace are also said to be monitoring him, but will only move if Adama Traore or Wilfried Zaha are sold. Clubs in Spain, France and Germany are also reported to be interested in Sarr, who is set to leave Watford following their relegation.

Liverpool among three PL clubs tracking Sarr

Leeds are close to completing a deal to sign 18-year-old striker Joe Gelhardt from Wigan, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-quietly-confident-agreeing-new-22466794?_ga=2.184099238.1027510427.1596554138-17232236.1583071606" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. It is said the England under-18 international will move for an initial £1 million. Gelhardt scored his first Championship goal against Hull at the beginning of the 2019-20 season.

Leeds close on England youth striker

Angel Gomes has confirmed his exit from Manchester United, among widespread reports he will sign for Ligue 1 side Lille. Gomes, 19, had&nbsp;been at the club since the age of six, making his first-team debut under Jose Mourinho in 2017 and playing 10 times in total.

Gomes confirms United exit

Chelsea are mulling over a shock move for Brighton defender Lewis Dunk, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-chelsea-turn-attention-to-shock-swoop-for-england-international/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The Seagulls star has been linked with Arsenal in the past, but those at Stamford Bridge are now considering an approach as they seek to solve their issues at centre-half.

Chelsea considering deal for Dunk

Manchester City are prepared to splash out £300 million ($390m) in the summer transfer window, according to <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/1962406/2020/08/04/sensible-transfers-manchester-city-300-million-ake-torres-felix-martinez/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Blues are lining up deals for Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres, while Kalidou Koulibaly and another striker also figure prominently on Pep Guardiola's wish list.

Man City to splash out £300m

Everton are hoping that they can fend off rival interest from Manchester United and land Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4153000/everton-look-to-fend-off-man-united-in-battle-for-lilles-gabriel-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 22-year-old is attracting plenty of admiring glances from England, with Carlo Ancelotti looking to win the race in a deal that could cost the Toffees around £25 million ($32m).

Everton eager to fend off Man Utd in Gabriel fight

Gareth Bale should be considering a return to&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;if he still has the “passion” to play at the highest level, says Danny Murphy, with the Welshman continuing to endure a tough time at&nbsp;Real Madrid. Murphy has told talkSPORT: "Even if it's for two or three years, go back to where you made yourself, enjoy yourself and help Tottenham get back to being competitive." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bale-enjoy-himself-tottenham-murphy-real-madrid-outcast/3u65wilsv1lw19k4dzjhhbltm" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Bale should go enjoy himself back at Tottenham’ 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👋 <a href="https://twitter.com/roofe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@roofe</a> is a Ranger!— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1290651132600242180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Rangers snap up Roofe

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A breakthrough campaign 👊 Following a fine debut season, Brandon Williams has been rewarded with a new deal 👏<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/1290648774499602432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Williams signs new Man Utd contract

Chelsea are in advanced talks regarding a deal for Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4153115/chelsea-in-advanced-talks-with-real-madrids-reguilonchilwell-deal-stalls-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Blues have been in the market for Leicester star Ben Chilwell, but are also exploring alternative options as prising an England international away from Premier League is proving to be tough.

Chelsea in advanced talks with Reguilon

Tottenham will snub Inter's efforts to sign Tanguy Ndombele, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8588729/Tottenham-snub-Inter-Milan-Tanguy-Ndombele-second-chance.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The French midfielder has only spent one season at Spurs and will be given another chance to prove his worth.

Spurs to snub interest in Ndombele

Jadon Sancho is close to agreeing terms on a five-year deal with Manchester United, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/12041587/jadon-sancho-manchester-united-close-to-agreeing-personal-terms-on-five-year-deal" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Borussia Dortmund winger has emerged as the Red Devils' top target and could soon form part of a big-money transfer.

Sancho close to agreeing Man Utd deal

Manchester United missed out on Jude Bellingham over his £56,000-per-week wages - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4153023/united-missed-out-on-bellingham-over-56,000-a-week-wages-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Red Devils couldn't justify paying the 17-year-old an annual packet of £3 million, and he ended up joining Borussia Dortmund instead. BVB signed Bellingham from Birmingham City for&nbsp;£23&nbsp;million ($30m) in July.&nbsp;

Man Utd missed out on Bellingham due to wages

Quique Setien is eager to add Real Betis&nbsp;midfielder Sergio Canales to his Barcelona ranks - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/quique-setien-lo-quiere-es-crack-real-madrid" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Blaugrana boss coached the 29-year-old at Benito Villamarín Stadium, and is hoping to arrange a reunion at Camp Nou. Canales scored six goals and laid on six assists&nbsp;in 37 games for Betis in 2019-20.

Setien eager to add Canales to Barca ranks

Jadon Sancho is capable of following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham at&nbsp;Manchester United, says Phil Neville, with the Red Devils urged to land another “out-and-out winger”. During the iconic reign of Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford, threat down the flanks was a key part of the set-up at Old Trafford. The&nbsp;likes of Beckham and Ronaldo starred down the right&nbsp;, while the evergreen Ryan Giggs cemented his legacy on the left. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sancho-follow-beckham-ronaldo-man-utd-neville-out-and-out/1uh155h7x6oec1gbgsryndixie" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Sancho backed to follow Beckham & Ronaldo at Man Utd

Leicester are in talks to sign&nbsp;Francisco Trincao from Barcelona - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1290586145554923521" target="_blank">Sky Italia</a> journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Foxes have already submitted a loan offer for the 20-year-old with an obligation to buy for €50 million (£45m/$59m), but a final agreement has not yet been reached. &nbsp;Trincao signed a pre-contract agreement with Barca in January before seeing out the 2019-20 campaign at S.C. Braga.

Leicester in talks to sign Trincao from Barca

Arsenal are one of only two teams to have expressed interest in acquiring Willian, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/1959808/2020/07/30/transfer-news-tracker-arsenal-battle-one-rival-for-willian/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. Chelsea are still hoping to tie the Brazilian forward to a new contract, but it could be that he soon departs Stamford Bridge as a free agent.

Arsenal one of only two teams in for Willian

Liverpool&nbsp;should avoid disrupting their fearsome front three by bringing in another forward during the summer transfer window, says Emile Heskey, with there no need to find an upgrade on Roberto Firmino. The former Reds striker has told BBC Sport: "It's whether you disrupt that front three and push for someone else." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-dont-need-upgrade-firmino-heskey-klopp-signing/1mwnl9do2ux521i9a8o6i9br5i" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Liverpool don’t need an upgrade on Firmino’

Crystal Palace are willing to sanction a cut-price £30 million ($39m) move for Wilfried Zaha, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12304132/man-utd-chelsea-zaha-30m-crystal-palace/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Eagles had been looking for more than double that 12 months ago, but they accept that the Ivorian winger wants to take on a new challenge.

Palace to accept £30m for Zaha

Mario Balotelli is in advanced talks to sign for CFR Cluj - according to <a href="https://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/liga-1/mario-balotelli-la-cfr-cluj-606432.html" target="_blank">GSP</a>. The Italian striker is available on a free transfer after leaving Brescia. Balotelli’s contract at Brescia was reportedly terminated after he failed to report for training ahead of June’s Serie A restart.

Balotelli in advanced talks with CFR Cluj

Wolves are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Idrissa Gueye - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-clap-de-fin-pour-idrissa-gueye-513341" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. PSG are planning on selling the 30-year-old after their Champions League campaign is completed this month. Gueye moved to Parc des Princes from Everton last summer, and Wolves are keen on bringing him back to the Premier League.

Wolves target PSG’s Gueye

Milan have offered Zlatan Ibrahimovic a new €7 million-per-year deal - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-ecco-il-contratto-offerto-a-ibrahimovic-82641" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri are eager to extend the Swede's stay at San Siro beyond the end of the current season. Ibrahimovic has scored 10 goals in 18 appearances since rejoining Milan in January.

Milan offer Zlatan €7m per year deal

Arsenal are trying to tie Emiliano Martinez down to a new long-term contract - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12302240/emiliano-martinez-arsenal-contract-fa-cup/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 27-year-old’s current deal expires in 2022, but the Gunners are eager to extend his stay at Emirates Stadium. Martinez produced a superb display in Arsenal’s FA Cup final win over Chelsea to cap an impressive end to the 2019-20 season.

Arsenal trying to tie Martinez down to fresh terms

Eberechi Eze and Said Benrahma have emerged as targets for Arsenal, reports the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-eberechi-eze-said-benrahma-22463515" target="_blank">Daily Star.</a> The highly-rate dpair have been catching the eye in the Championship at Brentford and QPR respectively, with the Gunners ready to spend big on offering them a prominent Premier League stage.

Arsenal eye Benrahma and Eze

Chelsea are not expecting to do a deal with Manchester United for Dean Henderson, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-chelsea-expect-to-lose-out-on-top-target-after-talks-in-last-24-hours/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The Blues have held talks regarding the Sheffield United loanee, but Frank Lampard is now ready to turn his pursuit of a new goalkeeper elsewhere.

Chelsea expect to miss out on Henderson

Former Arsenal midfielder Josh Dasilva is being monitored by the Gunners as Mikel Arteta looks to build his squad for next season. According to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-josh-dasilva-brentford-transfer-22464206" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>, the Brentford star could be brought back to the Emirates next season after scoring 10 goals and four assists playing in a box-to-box role. The 21-year-old joined Brentford from the Gunners in 2018 and has been a star in their run to the Championship playoff final.

Gunners consider re-signing Dasilva

Cristiano Ronaldo was an seeking an exit from Juventus to join PSG before the coronavirus halted progress on a possible move. <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Cristiano-ronaldo-paris-en-tete/1157810" target="_blank">France Football</a> reports the unhappy 35-year-old has a desire to play alongside Kylian Mbappe and Neymar in the French capital but the start of the recent global pandemic ended any chance of a deal occurring.

Ronaldo wanted to join PSG

The Portuguese mega star tried to engineer a departure from Turin

Manchester United are close to signing Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes. The 22-year-old centre back, who is also wanted by Everton and Napoli, could join the Red Devils in a matter of days, according to Italian journalist <a href="https://www.napolimagazine.com/focus-azzurro/articolo/mercato-cammaroto-svela-a-nm-adl-irremovibile-su-koulibaly-chi-lo-vuole-dovr-portare-almeno-90-mili" target="_blank">Emanuele Cammaroto</a>. Magalhaes made 24 appearances for Lille during the recent season as the Ligue 1 club finished fourth.

Man Utd hone in on Magalhaes

Australian centre-half Milos Degenek is on his way to Saudi club Al Ahli, according to a report in <a href="https://www.maxbetsport.rs/definitivno-odlazi-degenek-odabrao-novi-klub-zvezdi-preko-2-000-000-evra-225892/" target="_blank">MaxBetSport</a>. The 26-year-old is currently in his second stint with Red Star Belgrade but is set to return to Saudi Arabia, where he played with Al Hilal in 2019.

Socceroos defender Degenek to join Al Ahli

Newcastle United defender DeAndre Yedlin could be heading back to the MLS with his contract at the Premier League club expiring in 12 months. The 27-year-old is ‘very interested’ in a return to the North American league and had held talks with clubs, reports <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/08/03/source-deandre-yedlin-could-be-move-interest-mls-though-hurdles-remain-tom-bogert" target="_blank">MLSSoccer.com</a>. Yedlin was a homegrown player for Seattle Sounders before first joining Tottenham, before crossing to Newcastle.

Newcastle’s Yedlin could return to the MLS

Sergio Ramos is the best defender in the world and can keep on playing until he is 40, according to former&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;team-mate Rafael van der Vaart. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sergio-ramos-play-until-40-rafael-van-der-vaart-europa/1lk795x7swpe9zyyd2lzbd0t7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ramos can play until he's 40, says ex-Real Madrid team-mate Van der Vaart

Manchester United-linked Jack Grealish "belongs" in the&nbsp;Champions League, according to his ex-Aston Villa&nbsp;team-mate Rudy Gestede. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-linked-grealish-belongs-in-the-champions-league/10hjm0c2ypq4f12cshwef0s90r" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Manchester United-linked Grealish 'belongs' in the Champions League, says ex-Villa team-mate Gestede

Manchester United have been given the green light to sign Angers left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri with the Ligue 1 club close to purchasing a replacement player. The 19-year-old defender, who has also attracted interest from Manchester City, will be free to move to Old Trafford if a deal can be arranged, according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a2398270750877547510-manchester-united-et-manchester-city-passent-a-laction-pour-rayan-ait-nouri" target="_blank">FootMercato</a>. Angers also close to completing a deal for left-back Oussama Falouh after already signing Souleyman Doumbia for the same position.

Man Utd given boost in Ait-Nouri pursuit

Fledgling A-League franchise Macarthur United&nbsp;will be unveiling English striker Matt Derbyshire next week. A report in <a href="https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/macarthur-linked-with-former-premier-league-striker-551220" target="_blank">FTBL</a> states the 34-year-old will sign for the new team in the coming days after four years in Cyprus with Omonia. Derbyshire’s previous clubs include Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest and Plymouth Argyle.

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