Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea plotting £80m Zaha bid

Chelsea are planning to launch an £80 million ($97m) raid for Wilfried Zaha in January if they can get their transfer ban overturned, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9685041/chelsea-wilfried-zaha-january-transfer-ban/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Crystal Palace winger missed out on a move in the summer window, amid talk of interest from Arsenal and Everton, but could head for the Selhurst Park exits in 2020.

Chelsea plotting £80m Zaha bid

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is refusing to concede defeat in his efforts to prise Paul Pogba from Manchester United, claims <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Paul-pogba-manchester-united-au-real-madrid-ca-se-complique/1047391" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The Premier League transfer window shut on Thursday with a World Cup winner still at Old Trafford, but those at the Santiago Bernabeu will continue to explore a possible deal.

Zidane not giving up on Pogba pursuit

Juventus will look to offload unwanted forward Paulo Dybala to Paris Saint-Germain in an attempt to balance their finances, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/tottenham-transfer-news-paulo-dybala-image-rights-paris-saint-germain-deadline-day-a9047451.html" target="_blank">the Independent</a>. After the Argentine's deadline-day move to Tottenham fell through, Dybala has been left furious at his treatment by the Serie A champions. A move to PSG could suit all parties and pave the way for Neymar to leave, with Real Madrid thought to be competing with Barcelona for his signature.

Juventus will try to sell Dybala to PSG

Neither Ivan Perisic nor Inter are impressed with Bayern Munich's offer for the Croatian international, but talks remain on-going, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/inter-bayern-munich-ongoing-talks-for-perisic-the-latest" target="_blank">Gianlucadimarzio.com</a>. Bayern want to take Perisic on a one-year loan with some financial package involved, but Perisic and Inter are not impressed with that offer. However, all sides are continuing to discuss the situation in hopes of finding a solution.&nbsp;

Perisic & Inter not impressed by Bayern offer

Neymar is back on Real Madrid's radar after the end of the English transfer window ended their Paul Pogba pursuit, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/08/09/5d4c9b68268e3e815c8b4583.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Florentino Perez focused on Pogba because of the demands of head coach Zinedine Zidane, but have now shown the coach it is impossible. Perez wants to shift his focus to an attacking player with Neymar the top target.&nbsp;

Neymar back on Real Madrid radar

Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez is the subject of loan talks with Roma, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/08/09/roma-hold-talks-manchester-united-alexis-sanchez-loan/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. Solskjaer has said he expects Sanchez to stay with United this season, but his place in the squad is in doubt and Roma are thought to have been given a chance to take him on loan. However, it is unknown whether Sanchez is open to the move and United would have to subsidise his large £391,000-a-week wage for a loan to take tplace.&nbsp;

Sanchez subject to Roma talks

Franck Ribery could land at PSV this summer with the side's head coach Mark van Bommel pushing for a move, reports <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/fussball/international/fussball-international/franck-ribery-psv-eindhoven-van-bommel-transfer-angebot-63869258.sport.html" target="_blank">SportBild</a>. Ribery is available on free transfer after departing Bayern Munich this summer and Van Bommel would like his former team-mate to join him in Holland. Van Bommel was also interested in Arjen Robben, but the former Netherlands and Bayern star decided to retire.&nbsp;

Ribery could join PSV

Montreal Impact defender Victor Cabrera has signed a new contract with the club, the MLS side have confirmed. Cabrera's new deal locks him up for the 2020 season and carries a club option for 2021. The former River Plate man has been with the Impact since the 2015 season. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">À LIRE | Victor Cabrera signe un nouveau contrat avec l'Impact pour la saison 2020 &gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/Av5zYtKu64">https://t.co/Av5zYtKu64</a> READ | Victor Cabrera signs a new contract with the Impact for the 2020 season &gt;&gt; <a href="https://t.co/lJFwQLCoaD">https://t.co/lJFwQLCoaD</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IMFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IMFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllezMTL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AllezMTL</a> <a href="https://t.co/Fg9VE5lY3p">pic.twitter.com/Fg9VE5lY3p</a>— Impact de Montréal (@impactmontreal) <a href="https://twitter.com/impactmontreal/status/1159899224781348866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Impact ink Cabrera to extension

Boubakary Soumare could still depart Lille this summer despite the closing of the English transfer window, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-losc-pour-soumare-cest-loin-detre-termine-468559" target="_blank">le10sport</a>. The 20-year-old midfielder was reportedly subject to a €40 million (£37.1m/$44.8m) bid by an English club prior to the close of the window, though he remained past the English deadline. Teams from Spain, Germany and Italy remain interested in a deal this summer, but Lille could opt to still sell to an England with Soumare departing in 2020.&nbsp;

Soumare could still leave Lille

Cagliari have signed Uruguay international midfielder&nbsp;Nahitan Nandez from Boca Juniors. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nahitan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/N%C3%A1ndez?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nández</a> è rossoblù 🔴🔵 Beni beniu en Casteddu! ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/jytDszjk3g">https://t.co/jytDszjk3g</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bienvenidoN%C3%A1ndez?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bienvenidoNández</a> <a href="https://t.co/t5XCiEn201">pic.twitter.com/t5XCiEn201</a>— Cagliari Calcio (@CagliariCalcio) <a href="https://twitter.com/CagliariCalcio/status/1159845846805991424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> The 23-year-old joins for a reported fee of €18 million (£17m/$20m) plus add-ons, and has signed a contract through the 2023-24 season. Nandez joins Marko Rog&nbsp;(Napoli) and Radja Nainggolan (Inter) as key signings for&nbsp;Cagliari this summer.

Cagliari sign Nandez from Boca Juniors

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has said that signing veteran striker Andy Carroll was a "no-brainer". The Magpies landed Carroll on a free transfer on deadline day, bringing the striker back to the club he left in 2011 to join Liverpool. "He was desperate –&nbsp;a bit like myself, I suppose –&nbsp;to come back, and of course the big question mark of everybody is can we get him back quickly and can he stay fit?" Bruce said. "It's his home-town club.&nbsp;It was a no-brainer, really, one of those where you're delighted to do it."

Bruce: Signing Carroll was a 'no-brainer'

Reports have suggested that&nbsp;Paulo Dybala's transfer to&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;ultimately collapsed in part because the issue of his image rights could not be resolved. The Juventus striker does not own his own image rights, which complicated any move away from the club. But what are image rights and how did they affect Dybala's transfer? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/what-are-image-rights-in-football-how-did-they-affect/1drdzc2ljhxhyz7goamk1q01l" target="_blank">Sports lawyer Daniel Geey&nbsp;explains on Goal right here</a>.

How did image rights affect Dybala's transfer to Tottenham?

Arsenal manager Unai Emery is expecting players to leave&nbsp;Arsenal before transfer windows across Europe close. Emery saw his side enjoy a productive transfer window, with the Gunners landing Kieran Tierney, David Luiz, Gabriel Martinelli, Nicolas Pepe and Dani Ceballos, with William Saliba set to join next season. Those incoming players mean the Gunners are now eager to trip their squad ahead of the new season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/emery-expecting-further-departures-after-being-delighted/n38qd8s8cni818maek99qlh9b" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Emery expecting further departures

Bayern Munich target Hakim Ziyech has signed a contract extension with Ajax through the 2021-22 season. Ziyech was linked with a host of European clubs&nbsp;after he scored 16 goals and added 13 assists in the Eredivisie last season. But the 26-year-old has now added a further season onto his existing deal with the Dutch champions. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-munich-target-ziyech-signs-ajax-extension/14o8pm9zpg54d1fikjzg0g3hf3" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here</a>

Bayern target Ziyech signs Ajax extension

FC Dallas has signed free agent midfielder Eric Alexander.&nbsp; <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📰 FC Dallas signs 10-year <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLS</a> veteran Eric Alexander (<a href="https://twitter.com/EzDoesIt17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EzDoesIt17</a>). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DTID?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DTID</a> <a href="https://t.co/tGovDsGnPj">https://t.co/tGovDsGnPj</a>— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCDallas/status/1159872053203415040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> Alexander, a 10-year MLS veteran, was released by FC Cincinnati earlier this week, and returns to the club that drafted him in 2010.&nbsp;

FC Dallas signs Alexander

Crystal Palace club captain Luka&nbsp;Milivojevic has signed a new four-year contract, the Premier League side have announced.&nbsp; <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">4️⃣ more years for our number 4️⃣<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/1159849580621705221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Palace announce new deal for Milivojevic

Roy Hodgson confirmed Wilfried Zaha is available for&nbsp;Crystal Palace's season opener despite his disgruntlement over being denied a move to opponents&nbsp;Everton. Zaha handed in a transfer request before the window closed but Palace refused to budge on their reported £100 million ($121 million)&nbsp;asking price and rebuffed&nbsp;Everton's interest. After sending him home from training on deadline day, Hodgson said Zaha is "absolutely" in contention for the club's first Premier League fixture of the new season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/zaha-wanted-to-be-sold-hodgson-says-forward-is-unhappy-but/z0thda5imy7b1femsxwqzvx1q" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Unhappy Zaha available vs. Everton - Hodgson

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> You asked for magic? 🎩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ExtendingZiyech?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ExtendingZiyech</a> <a href="https://t.co/TsQ6rIr0kc">pic.twitter.com/TsQ6rIr0kc</a> — AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFCAjax/status/1159853058546917376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ajax announce Ziyech extension

Lucas Moura has extended his&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;contract through to 2024, the Premier League club have announced. The Brazilian attacker inked a 12-month extension to his existing deal on the eve of the club's Premier League season opener at home to&nbsp;Aston Villa. Lucas joined Spurs from&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;in January 2018 and the London outfit have seen fit to reward him with fresh terms following his starring role in the run to last season's&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;final. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lucas-moura-signs-contract-extension-with-tottenham-through/adfx4seicy8b1fpagob8f48yd" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Lucas Moura pens Spurs extension through 2024

Tottenham&nbsp;will be without several players for their Premier League opener against&nbsp;Aston Villa&nbsp;but Mauricio Pochettino insists he is happy with his squad after a successful transfer window. The Argentinian appeared frustrated last month when he&nbsp;claimed to have no influence over transfers as Tottenham took time to strengthen. Versatile teenager Ryan Sessegnon and midfielder Giovani Lo Celso eventually arrived on deadline day, following club-record signing Tanguy Ndombele through the door, leaving Pochettino in a different mood as the season kicks off. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pochettino-satisfied-with-injury-hit-tottenham-squad-after/1qcfq8d3szmlw1l48i43athivm" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Pochettino satisfied with squad after late arrivals

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">🇧🇷 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ ✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYS</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z8Aubpdxem">pic.twitter.com/Z8Aubpdxem</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1159841896371331072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Moura signs new Spurs contract

United States youth international Chris Gloster has joined PSV from Hannover, the Eredivisie club have announced. The 19-year-old defender has signed a three-year contract with PSV and will join their U21 side for the upcoming season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> 'A dream come true' Welcome, <a href="https://twitter.com/chris_gloster?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chris_gloster</a>! 🇺🇸 — PSV (@PSV) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSV/status/1159812267422244864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

USYNT defender Gloster joins PSV

Alexis Sanchez will be staying at Manchester United despite serious questions being asked of his future and contribution to the cause. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said: “I do expect him to stay, yeah. There’s a striker there we think is going to be able to score some goals. “Alexis has come in and trained well&nbsp;he is of course four or five weeks behind the boys, and he has not played apart from the one behind closed doors here, so I think he’ll see this as an opportunity as well to make his mark.”

Alexis set for Man Utd stay

Paul Pogba continues to see his Manchester United future called into question, but has offered no indication that he is looking for a move when discussing what the club means to him. He has told an Adidas documentary: "When you wear this shirt, you know that everything is possible. "And we never give up. Nothing changed, even when I went away and I just came back, it’s the same club, same mentality, same culture." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/impossible-doesnt-exist-here-pogba-reveals-what-man-utd-means-to-/nadnbhtfn42v124cob05j5uhd" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Pogba offers no Man Utd exit hint

With transfer windows still open across Europe, the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal/arsenal-exits-for-shkodran-mustafi-mohamed-elneny-still-possible-after-english-transfer-deadline-a4209636.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a> reports that Shkodran Mustafi and Mohamed Elneny could still leave Arsenal. Unai Emery has conceded that that there may be further departures at Emirates Stadium despite Premier League club's no longer being able to do business.

Mustafi and Elneny could leave Arsenal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">食野 亮太郎選手 マンチェスター・シティFC（イングランド）へ完全移籍のお知らせ <a href="https://t.co/vSDdgmrmy1">https://t.co/vSDdgmrmy1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%90%E5%A4%A7%E9%98%AA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ガンバ大阪</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GAMBAOSAKA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GAMBAOSAKA</a> <a href="https://t.co/iiBZJ63vut">pic.twitter.com/iiBZJ63vut</a>— ガンバ大阪オフィシャル (@GAMBA_OFFICIAL) <a href="https://twitter.com/GAMBA_OFFICIAL/status/1159811575605108736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Japanese starlet off to Man City

Barcelona&nbsp;have a Philippe Coutinho problem, with the end of the Premier League transfer window seeing one potential escape route for the Brazilian playmaker shut off. The Liga giants are eager to move the South American, so they can pursue Neymar, but are aware that PSG, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Monaco are now the only feasible options. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/psg-or-bayern-what-now-for-coutinho-after-snubbing-tottenham/1pii22a9gjamw17wirx3ew5ec1" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

What now for Coutinho?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RangersFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RangersFC</a> are today delighted to confirm the signing of <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonBarker96?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonBarker96</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManCity</a>.— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1159811765259186178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Barker swaps City for Rangers

Fikayo Tomori will enter contract talks with&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;as he is set to replace David Luiz following the Brazilian defender's £8 million move to&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;on deadline day. The 21-year-old's contract expires in 2021 and the Blues have always been keen to keep hold of the defender after his impressive loan spell under Frank Lampard at&nbsp;Derby County&nbsp;last season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelseas-david-luiz-replacement-tomori-set-for-new-contract/1t9cg362b1ch9113ijesful7ab" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Tomori set for new Blues deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🎬 Ciak, si gira! 🔴🔵 Entra in scena <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IlRegista?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IlRegista</a>. 👕 <a href="https://t.co/0PVFtM9ePD">https://t.co/0PVFtM9ePD</a> <a href="https://t.co/12A3Sj8mEx">pic.twitter.com/12A3Sj8mEx</a>— Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/GenoaCFC/status/1159812004342894592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Schone signs for Genoa

Mauricio Pochettino claims to be in the dark when it comes to&nbsp;Tottenham’s efforts to land Paulo Dybala on transfer deadline day, while he is also unsure what the future holds for Christian Eriksen. The Spurs boss said on links to Juventus forward Dybala: “It is true that we were linked with a lot of players. Such a name like you are telling me now. These are rumours and you never know if they are true." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pochettino-in-the-dark-on-spurs-dybala-bid-and-eriksens/rk0wirk3t99y17rl13eqh3z4u" target="_blank">Find out what else the Argentine had to say here.</a>

Pochettino in the dark on Spurs' Dybala bid 

Chelsea will look to bring Nathan Ake back to the club when their transfer ban comes to an end, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/08/09/chelsea-could-move-re-sign-nathan-ake-frank-lampard-wants-david/" target="_blank">Daily Telegraph</a>. The Blues are aware that they may need to find an experienced replacement for the departed David Luiz at some stage.

Chelsea to look at bringing Ake back

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Borussia Dortmund and <a href="https://twitter.com/RealZaragoza?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RealZaragoza</a> have reached an agreement on the full transfer of Shinji Kagawa. After 7 amazing seasons in Dortmund, we say goodbye. Forever a Black and Yellow legend 💛 <a href="https://t.co/PGJTwkFOPm">pic.twitter.com/PGJTwkFOPm</a>— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackYellow/status/1159804163154501632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kagawa departing Dortmund

Marco Silva was pleased with&nbsp;Everton's late swoop for Alex Iwobi after confirming his side missed out on&nbsp;Crystal Palace&nbsp;winger Wilfried Zaha. Everton&nbsp;announced the arrival of Iwobi from Arsenal on deadline day in a deal thought to be worth up to £40 million ($48m). The&nbsp;Nigeria&nbsp;international was widely thought to be a back-up option, as the Merseyside club were heavily linked with Zaha in the latter stages of the window and&nbsp;reportedly had offers knocked back by Palace. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/silva-happy-with-iwobi-signing-after-everton-miss-out-on/ffwaskpkvh3215vy16h8xoobx" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Silva happy with Iwobi signing after Everton miss out on Zaha

West Brom are set to offer veteran midfielder Gareth Barry&nbsp;a new contract. The 38-year-old's previous deal expired back in June but head coach Slaven Bilic wants him&nbsp;to remain at the Hawthorns for at least another year. Barry is currently still at the club recovering from knee surgery and&nbsp;Bilic has told West Brom's <a href="https://www.wba.co.uk/news/2019/august/barry-to-re-join-albion-ranks/" target="_blank">official website</a>: "Barry is doing very well now and is out there running again and on the way back to fitness. “It is our plan to sign him again when he has done that. He is a very valuable figure and his experience is important."

Barry set for new West Brom deal

Fiorentina have announced the signing of Chilean midfielder Erick Pulgar from Bologna on their&nbsp;<a href="http://it.violachannel.tv/vc13-dettaglio-breaking/items/id-09-08-2019_12-09-07_pulgar-e-un-nuovo-calciatore-della-fioren.html" target="_blank">official website</a>.&nbsp; The 25-year-old becomes the Viola's fifth signing of the summer, ending his four-year stay at&nbsp;Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Pulgar contributed six goals and two assists in 28 Serie A matches for Bologna last season.

Fiorentina sign Pulgar from Bologna 

Barcelona&nbsp;midfielder Arthur is convinced the squad and fans want Neymar to return to Camp Nou from&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar, 27, joined PSG from Barca two years ago after the&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;side took world football by surprise when&nbsp;triggering the Brazilian's €222 million&nbsp;(£200m/$262m) release clause. Barca were caught off guard and have since taken steps to ensure a similar situation does not arise again, inserting even bigger release clauses in their star players' contracts. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/neymar-wanted-back-by-barcelona-players-and-fans-arthur/19nuxxxyzlwgc135jonzab73y4" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Arthur wants Neymar back at Barcelona

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa is closing in on a move to Spanish Segunda outfit Real Zaragoza, according to <a href="https://www.heraldo.es/noticias/deportes/futbol/real-zaragoza/2019/08/09/el-zaragoza-ata-a-kagawa-1329167.html" target="_blank">Heraldo</a>. The 30-year-old has expressed a desire to play in Spain after falling down the pecking order at Westfalenstadion. Kagawa spent the second half of last season on loan at Besiktas, scoring four goals in 14 appearances.

Kagawa close to joining Real Zaragoza

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed his "relief" after the closing of this summer's transfer window, insisting that he is happy with&nbsp;Manchester United's business despite concern from supporters. United were tipped to make major changes after finishing sixth in the Premier League last term, with Solskjaer outlining a new transfer policy focusing on talented, young homegrown players as soon as the market opened. United fans have reacted angrily to the lack of extra reinforcements, with Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire the only new arrivals, but Solskjaer has been quick to defend the club's transfer activity over the summer months. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/im-delighted-with-the-three-weve-signed-solskjaer-defends/12t4tipwz9f131hjasa8g6rvdc" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Solskjaer defends Man Utd's transfer policy after fan backlash

After tying up a deal for Romelu Lukaku, Gazzetta dello Sports reports that Inter are now setting their sights on <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/08-08-2019/inter-lukaku-sogno-milinkovic-savic-ma-serve-laddio-icardi-3401530267629.shtml" target="_blank">Sergej Milinkovic-Savic</a>. In order to land the Lazio midfielder, those at the San Siro will have to free up funds by finding a buyer for Mauro Icardi.

Inter turn attention to Milinkovic-Savic

Will Bayern move for Sane?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Even The Ralph Express can get delayed sometimes! 😅 Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> at last, <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinDanso98?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KevinDanso98</a>! <a href="https://t.co/DIM9Qy2uwH">pic.twitter.com/DIM9Qy2uwH</a>— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1159747331316682752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Saints seal Danso deal

Romelu Lukaku, fresh from completing an €80 million (£74m/$90m) move from&nbsp;Manchester United, has been handed No. 9 at&nbsp;Inter, with Mauro Icardi edging closer to the exits at San Siro. An Argentine frontman in Milan has been heavily linked with a move to Serie A champions Juventus. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lukaku-handed-no-9-at-inter-as-icardi-is-edged-closer-to-san/1l9qjgtcvimmq1ixgitk1jrbgp" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Lukaku edges Icardi towards Inter exit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍ C'est signé ! José Fonte est Lillois pour une saison de plus 🔴⚪<a href="https://t.co/2TBMU1vKbQ">https://t.co/2TBMU1vKbQ</a>— LOSC (@losclive) <a href="https://twitter.com/losclive/status/1159733955752599553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Fonte agrees Lille extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">FOUR ⚽️ MORE ⚽️ YEARS 🙌 <a href="https://twitter.com/IlkayGuendogan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IlkayGuendogan</a> 🙌 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mancity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mancity</a> <a href="https://t.co/n6eLImLwZn">pic.twitter.com/n6eLImLwZn</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1159736069664804865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gundogan agrees new Man City deal

Ryan Giggs claims players wanting to leave&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;is “nothing new”, with Romelu Lukaku allowed to link up with&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;as he no longer figured prominently in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s plans. The Red Devils sanctioned the €80 million (£74m/$90m) sale of a Belgium international striker&nbsp;on transfer deadline day. An agreement with&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;giants Inter brought a long-running saga to a close, with Lukaku having made it clear that he wanted a new challenge. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/players-wanting-to-leave-man-utd-is-nothing-new-giggs-not/14jxwysm4mahl12xsjilt8d9v2" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Giggs not surprised by Lukaku exit

Bayern Munich have agreed on terms with Inter over a loan transfer for Ivan Perisic, according to <a href="https://www.fedenerazzurra.net/news/2019/8/8/inter-reach-agreement-with-bayern-munich-for-perisic-loan-with-option-to-buy-at-30m-now-the-player-will-decide" target="_blank">Fedenerrazurra</a>. The German champions will have the option to buy the Croatian for €30 million ($34m, £28m) next summer, but he has not yet consented to the switch. Perisic scored eight goals and laid on three&nbsp;assists for Inter in 34 Serie A matches last term.

Bayern reach agreement with Inter for Perisic

Juventus are prepared to extend Juan Cuadrado's contract, which is due to expire next summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/rebus-cuadrado-la-juve-prepara-il-rinnovo-ma-solo-se-non-potra-f-33333" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Colombian was&nbsp;transfer-listed at the end of last season, but Maurizio Sarri has re-evaluated his position and hopes to retain his services. Cuadrado contributed one goal and two assists in 18 Serie A appearances&nbsp;for Juve last season.

Juventus set to offer Cuadrado a new deal

Saido Berahino is on the verge of joining Belgian side&nbsp;Zulte Waregem&nbsp;after being released by Stoke City, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7339013/Saido-Berahino-sign-Belgian-club-Zulte-Waregem-released-Stoke.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Stoke paid the 26-year-old a £2.5 million ($3m) fee in order to release him, which was half of the £5 million ($6m)&nbsp;which remained on his contract. Berahino has spent the last three weeks training with Zulte and will now join the club on a permanent deal.

Berahino set to join Zulte Waregem

San Lorenzo have confirmed the double signing of twin brothers Oscar and Angel Romero. The 27-year-olds have each signed three-year contracts, running until 2022. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 😍 ¡Ya están en CASLA! 📝 Con la presencia del presidente Matías Lammens y el vice 1º Marcelo Tinelli, los gemelos Oscar y Ángel Romero firmaron sus contratos con <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SanLorenzo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SanLorenzo</a> hasta el 30/6/2022. 🤗 ¡Éxitos y bienvenidos a Boedo!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosCicl%C3%B3n?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosCiclón</a> 🔵💪🔴 <a href="https://t.co/xVNbXgGT94">pic.twitter.com/xVNbXgGT94</a> — San Lorenzo (@SanLorenzo) <a href="https://twitter.com/SanLorenzo/status/1159596717400121346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

San Lorenzo make double signing

No clubs are actively trying to sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/eselprimerpalo/status/1159577307742445568?s=21" target="_blank">esRadio</a>. Tottenham briefly considered a move for the Welshman but opted for more youthful targets in Giovani lo Celso and Ryan Sessegnon. Bale's uncomfortable stay in Madrid could be set to drag on after his record-breaking move to Jiangsu Suning fell apart earlier in the summer.

No clubs actively pursuing Bale

Rangers are close to confirming the permanent signing of Manchester City's Brandon Barker, according to the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-gerrard-reveals-last-gasp-18865694" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>. The 22-year-old winger has undergone a medical and, barring any complications, should complete the move on Friday. Boss Steven Gerrard turned to Barker after it became clear Liverpool youngster Ryan Kent wouldn't be returning to Ibrox.

City youngster Barker set for Rangers

Luka Modric has no desire to leave Real Madrid this summer, report <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2019/08/08/5d4c8c1522601dfc1a8b4635.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Croatia midfielder has been linked with a move away from the club as Zinedine Zidane looks to refresh his squad, and Modric had been suggested as one player who could see the exit. Milan and Inter have been linked, while there has also been the suggestion that Madrid could use him as part of a deal to sign Neymar from PSG.

Modric doesn't want to leave Madrid

Real Zaragoza have made an offer to take Barcelona youngster Riqui Puig on loan for the season, according to <a href="https://www.elperiodicodearagon.com/" target="_blank">El Periodico de Aragon</a>. The 19-year-old midfielder is being gradually integrated into the first-team picture at Camp Nou and is part of the Barca squad touring the United States. Other clubs are interested in Puig but Zaragoza boss Victor Fernandez has reportedly approached Barca personally to convince them he is the right man to mentor their young player.

Zaragoza want Barca youngster Puig on loan

Racing Club are set to sign San Lorenzo forward Nicolas Reniero, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/SC_ESPN/status/1159579606221053957?s=20" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Reniero is currently putting the finishing touches to what will be a four-year contract. The 24-year-old has scored seven goals in 30 appearances for San Lorenzo, and netted 15 in 39 in a loan spell at Almagro four years ago.

Racing Club set to sign Reniero

Portuguese left-back Pedro Rebocho has moved from Guingamp on loan to Besiktas, with a view to buy. The 24-year-old former Portugal youth international&nbsp;played 36 out of 38 games in Ligue 1 for Guingamp last season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Officiel : <a href="https://twitter.com/EAGuingamp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EAGuingamp</a> confirme le prêt payant de <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pedro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pedro</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rebocho?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rebocho</a> au <a href="https://twitter.com/Besiktas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Besiktas</a> d'Istanbul. Ce prêt est assorti d'une option d'achat. Bonne chance à toi Pedro et merci pour ta gentillesse et ton professionnalisme. <a href="https://t.co/Kwq9WO1b3A">pic.twitter.com/Kwq9WO1b3A</a> — En Avant Guingamp (@EAGuingamp) <a href="https://twitter.com/EAGuingamp/status/1159579954545418241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Rebocho leaves Guingamp for Besiktas

Willem II left-back Diego Palacios is set to reject an offer from Barcelona B to sign for MLS side FC Los Angeles, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/3916311/sources-lafc-beat-barca-for-ecuador-youngster?src=com" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Catalans were apparently aware that the deal could be difficult but expeced Palacios to sign over the weekend. Palacios, 20, made 32 appearances in all competitions for Willem last season, and has played once so far for Ecuador's senior team.

Palacios rejects Barca for Los Angeles

Christian Pulisic has been backed to shine at Chelsea and fill the gap left at Stamford Bridge by the departed Eden Hazard. Former team-mate Thomas Delaney spoke exclusively to Goal, saying Pulisic has 'the X-factor' needed at Premier League level. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/hes-got-the-x-factor-chelsea-new-boy-pulisic-backed-to-light/mdvwrqextrbd15nat3gz2orrv" target="_blank">Read the full interview here!</a>

Pulisic backed to light up Premier League with Chelsea

Napoli&nbsp;president Aurelio de Laurentiis says Premier League clubs' wealth has warped the transfer window - and he wouldn't have paid more than £30 million for Harry Maguire. His centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly was linked with Manchester United this summer, before Maguire emerged as their primary target. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/if-maguires-worth-80m-then-koulibalys-worth-250m-says-napoli/fkmjlpyo0v6ozpa25zm9unsk" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

'If Maguire is worth £80m, Koulibaly is worth £250m'

Southampton are set to announce the signing of Austria defender Kevin Danso on an initial loan deal with an exclusive option to buy. According to <a href="https://twitter.com/SimonPeach/status/1159573332557279243" target="_blank">PA</a>, the paperwork was completed ahead of the deadline on Thursday, but the announcement was delayed as Augsburg wanted to wait for the various regulatory bodies to sign off on the deal. The 20-year-old initially came through the ranks at Reading and MK Dons, before moving to the Bundesliga and opting to represent the country of his birth.

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