Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Ferguson makes Man Utd return

Sir Alex Ferguson is returning to Manchester United in a decision-making capacity for the first time since retiring as manager, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11062605/Sir-Alex-Ferguson-Manchester-United-order-help-Erik-ten-Hags-rebuild.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The legendary boss, who has acted as a non-executive director since 2013, will form part of a group that includes former CEO David Gill, iconic United captain Bryan Robson and current football director John Murtough. The group will advise Richard Arnold on a wide range of club matters. This will increase Ferguson's influence at Old Trafford.

Ferguson makes Man Utd return (Daily Mail)

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Torino?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Torino</a> leading the race to sign Aleksej <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Miran%C4%8Dhuk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mirančhuk</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Atalanta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Atalanta</a> on loan with option to buy. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/OqnXAj1s9T">https://t.co/OqnXAj1s9T</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1553423202751332354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Atalanta could loan Miranchuk to Torino

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Galatasaray?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Galatasaray</a> leading the race to sign <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Evander?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Evander</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Midtyjlland?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Midtyjlland</a>. Gala have already reached an agreement in principle with the brazilian player for a contract until 2025 (€1,3M/year) with the option for 2026. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1553390833952559108?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Galatasaray lead Evander race

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐨: El <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCCelta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCCelta</a> y el <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelona</a> alcanzan un principio de acuerdo para el traspaso de Óscar Mingueza.— Celta (@RCCelta) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCCelta/status/1553460448556638208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Celta announce agreement to sign Mingueza

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Monza?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Monza</a> are interested in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Arsenal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Arsenal</a>'s centre-back Pablo <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mar%C3%AC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Marì</a>, who would like to return to Serie A. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1553446801679826944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Monza have Mari interest

Espanyol director Domingo Catoira&nbsp;has denied that there has been an official bid for Raul de Tomas.The centre-forward has been linked with a move to Aston Villa but so far no offer has come in.“His performance these last two years has led us to achieve important goals," he said. "He is a player who is always in the rumour mill, but the reality is that there is no offer for him."

No bid for Aston Villa target De Tomas, say Espanyol

Olympiacos are set to hold talks with Barcelona over a move for Samuel Umtiti, <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports.The Camp Nou side want to offload the defender in the transfer window and Greece could be his destination.

Olympiacos to open Umtiti talks

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📰 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> is delighted to announce the appointment of René Marić as our new assistant head coach— Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1553410090639585287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Leeds appoint new assistant coach

Benni McCarthy has joined Manchester United's coaching staff.<a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4708983/man-united-appoint-south-africa-legend-benni-mccarthy-to-coaching-staff" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports the former South Africa and West Ham player has been appointed by Erik ten Hag.

McCarthy joins Man Utd coaching staff

Newcastle United have had a £40 million bid for James Maddison turned down by Leicester, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/07/30/exclusive-newcastle-make-40m-bid-leicester-star-james-maddison/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>.The Magpies made the bid on Friday but the Foxes do not want to sell the midfielder.

Leicester reject £40m Maddison bid from Newcastle

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ɪ ᴀᴍ ᴅᴀɴɪᴇʟ, ɪ ᴀᴍ ᴍᴀʟᴅɪɴɪ <a href="https://t.co/I0rpa7fwAY">pic.twitter.com/I0rpa7fwAY</a>— Spezia Calcio (@SpeziaCalcio) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpeziaCalcio/status/1553075945929596928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Maldini joins Spezia

Max Eberl is negotiating with RB Leipzig about taking over as sporting director, <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/rb-leipzig-sky-exklusiv-eberl-verhandelt-mit-mintzlaff/12661951/34378" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> in Germany claims.Eberl left Borussia Monchengladbach in January but appears to be ready to return to the game by joining another Bundesliga team.

Eberl in talks to join RB Leipzig

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">❗ OFICIAL ❕<a href="https://twitter.com/Santigim9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Santigim9</a> ➮ Feyenoord 🔴⚪⚫— Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) <a href="https://twitter.com/Feyenoord/status/1553104395839148032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Feyenoord sign Gimenez

Memphis Depay is nearing a move away from Barcelona.<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/juve-necesita-memphis-renueve-barca-14193793" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports that he looks set to join Juventus on loan for the season with an option to buy for around €20 million, but will have to extend his contract at Barca so that they can avoid losing him for free next summer.

Memphis must renew Barca deal before Juventus move

Edin Dzeko has turned down an offer to join Borussia Dortmund from Inter, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/haller-il-tumore-e-maligno-dzeko-dice-no-al-borussia-dortmund-ch-84351" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Bundesliga side are in the market for a new striker following the announcement that Sebastien Haller will be out for several months as he needs chemotherapy.Dortmund will now go after Krzysztof Piatek&nbsp;of Hertha Berlin.

Dortmund eye Piatek after Dzeko rejection

Napoli are close to an agreement to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea, <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/video/calcio/calciomercato/napoli/2022/07/30-95269255/napoli_l_accordo_per_kepa_e_vicino" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> reports.The goalkeeper will head to the Serie A side with the aim of getting first-team football after falling out of favour at Chelsea.

Napoli close to Kepa agreement

Chelsea have reportedly submitted a bid with Inter Milan to sign their midfielder Cesare Casadei, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/casadei-chelsea-calciomercato-news-29-luglio-2022" target="_self">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. The 19-year-old midfielder, who is yet to make a senior appearance for Inter Milan, is considered one of the brightest prospects in the country.

Chelsea eye Inter midfielder Casadei

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📽 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀 🎬 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗩𝗜𝗜 ✍️ « 𝗛𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 » <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BienvenueSurMars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BienvenueSurMars</a> 𝗡𝘂𝗻𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 👽🛸<a href="https://t.co/QF8HtxdY8U">pic.twitter.com/QF8HtxdY8U</a>— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/OM_English/status/1553304656641724416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Official: Nuno Tavares joins Marseille

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Joe Rodon, in France this weekend in order to undergo medical tests on Sunday as new Rennes player. Deal done with Tottenham - loan move until June 2023 and salary covered. 🔴🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> Buy option confirmed as revealed on Thursday: €20m.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1553297846933131270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Joe Rodon set to join Tottenham on loan (Romano)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea are prepared to let Timo Werner leave on loan and it could also include a buy option. He's in both Juventus and RB Leipzig lists, nothing close to be completed yet. 🇩🇪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Newcastle have not opened direct talks to sign Timo, as of today.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1553263117924126721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Timo Werner likely to move out on loan (Romano)

Leicester City are set to offer midfielder James Maddison a new long-term deal, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11063265/Leicester-star-man-James-Maddison-offered-new-contract-stellar-Premier-League-campaign.html" target="_self">Daily Mail</a>. The 25-year-old, who has two years left in his existing contract, is set to be rewarded with a new deal for an impressive season with the Foxes during the 2021/22 campaign.

Maddison set to extend his stay at Leicester

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Felipe Gutiérrez deja la UC y ficha por Colorado Rápids. 👇👇<a href="https://t.co/2YK7gIjaVw">https://t.co/2YK7gIjaVw</a>— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1553123352482648064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Felipe Gutierrez heading to Rapids

Ajax will receive a pay-off every time Lisandro Martinez takes the field for Manchester United as part of the transfer that took the Argentine to Old Trafford.The <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utds-remarkable-bonus-payments-27613687" target="_blank">Mirror </a>reports that United will pay out £56,000 a game for the first 30 games Martinez plays each season, which could set them back up to £1.7million per year for the five years his contract has to run.

Man Utd's Martinez bonus package revealed

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Celta Vigo are now closing on Óscar Mingueza deal. Negotiations at the final stages with Barcelona, set to be completed - and sell-on clause will be included. 🇪🇸🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Mingueza will sign until June 2026, as per <a href="https://twitter.com/josepcapdevila?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@josepcapdevila</a>. <a href="https://t.co/damwpPAJkc">pic.twitter.com/damwpPAJkc</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1553098383212019712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Celta close on Mingueza deal

Everton are considering a bid for Chelsea youngster Billy Gilmour, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11063445/Everton-eye-Chelsea-midfielder-Billy-Gilmour-unlikely-team-mate-Ross-Barkley.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The 21-year-old spent last season at Norwich City battling relegation and could be in line for another loan move, as Frank Lampard is keen on taking him to Goodison Park.

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