Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid halve James Rodriguez's transfer fee

Manchester rivals United and City have both expressed interest in Kalidou Koulibaly and Milan Skriniar, according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-transfer-news-man-city-koulibaly-skriniar-upamecano-a9603486.html" target="_blank">The Independent.</a> Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Pep Guardiola are in the market for reinforcements at centre-half, with Serie A stars at Napoli and Inter in their sights.

Utd & City chasing same centre-half targets

Premier League rivals want Koulibaly and Skriniar

Manchester United still consider Jadon Sancho to their top priority in the next transfer window, claims the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-transfer-news-jadon-sancho-priority-despite-mason-greenwood-a4489481.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. The Red Devils are reluctant to spend big on the Borussia Dortmund winger, but hope a deal can be done that suits all parties.

Sancho still a top priority for Man Utd

Red Devils won't give up on signing winger

Juventus are lining up a summer move for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/jorginho-non-e-piu-una-prima-scelta-del-chelsea-la-juve-ci-pensa-11478" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Maurizio Sarri is hoping to reunite with a man he coached&nbsp;at both Stamford Bridge and Napoli, but the Blues will only listen to offers in the region of €50 million (£45m/$56m). Jorginho wants to start playing regularly again after falling down the squad pecking order at Chelsea under Frank Lampard.

Juve considering Jorginho swoop

Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin is the subject of interest from Arsenal - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-naples-et-arsenal-pensent-a-saint-maximin-509832" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with the 23-year-old, who will not be sold for less than £30 million ($38m). Arsenal officials have already made contact with Saint-Maximin, but no formal offers have been submitted as of yet.

Arsenal target Saint-Maximin

Gunners make initial approach for Newcastle star

Real Madrid will be forced to sell James Rodriguez this summer for a cut-price fee of around €25 million (£22m/$28m), reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/07/04/5f0086bb268e3e550c8b45d2.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp; With only one year left on his contract, Real have cut their asking price in half for the Colombian attacker, who is desperate to leave Madrid.&nbsp; Premier League clubs&nbsp;Everton,&nbsp;Arsenal,&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wolves are all thought to be interested in pursuing a deal.&nbsp;

Real Madrid halve James Rodriguez's transfer fee

The Colombian could be on his way to England

Rennes have signed 23-year-old forward Martin Terrier from Lyon on a five-year contract. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> [<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MercatoSRFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MercatoSRFC</a>] ✍ Le Stade Rennais F.C. est fier d’annoncer la signature de Martin Terrier jusqu'en 2⃣0⃣2⃣5⃣ ! 🔥 Degemer Mat Martin ! 🤝 👉 <a href="https://t.co/iNYS0gEsgK">https://t.co/iNYS0gEsgK</a> ---<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllezRennes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AllezRennes</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ToutDonner?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToutDonner</a> 💪🔴⚫ <a href="https://t.co/Sg4rOCdfK8">pic.twitter.com/Sg4rOCdfK8</a> — Stade Rennais F.C. (@staderennais) <a href="https://twitter.com/staderennais/status/1280225318058577922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Rennes snap up Terrier

Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Lyon left-back Melvin Bard, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-le-bayern-vise-melvin-bard-ol/1150240" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a>&nbsp;reports. The 19-year-old Frenchman has apparently been considering his future at the club of late. Lorient, Brest, Nice and Reims are all said to hold an interest, but Bayern are reported to have made an approach already.

Bayern monitoring Lyon youngster Bard

Dundee United have announced the appointment of 48-year-old Micky Mellon as coach. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🚨 Micky Mellon is Tangerine ✍️ Dundee United Football Club is delighted to officially announce the arrival of our new first-team manager Micky Mellon. Welcome to Tannadice Gaffer 🍉 ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/ElNsw1lrbe">https://t.co/ElNsw1lrbe</a> 🧡🖤 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeMicky?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeMicky</a> — Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/dundeeunitedfc/status/1280207431621136384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Mellon appointed at Dundee United

AC Milan chief Ivan Gazidis has informed technical director Paolo Maldini that Ralf Rangnick will arrive before next season,&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/milan-rangnick-allenatore-direttore-tecnico-news" target="_blank">DiMarzio</a>&nbsp;claims. It is said Rangnick will take on a wide-ranging role which could see Maldini ousted from his current role. Rangnick, 62, most recently had two spells as manager of RB Leipzig, as part of a wider sporting director role with Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg.

Rangnick to take control at Milan

Kai Havertz' entourage are aware of transfer interest from Chelsea, according to BILD&nbsp;reporter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1280206632585244672" target="_blank">Christian Falk</a>. However, it is claimed that no formal transfer offer has yet been made.

Havertz aware of Chelsea interest

RB Leipzig's managing director Oliver Mintzlaff says the club won't be able to spend big money when finding a replacement for Timo Werner. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/we-will-spend-less-than-we-got-for-werner-leipzig-will-not/96nfdd1omchw1qj52cmswxfjc" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Leipzig won't spend big on Werner replacement

Paris Saint-Germain will fend off interest from Barcelona, Juventus and Manchester City to tie Edouard Michut to a professional contract, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-convoite-par-des-grands-clubs-europeens-edouard-michut-va-rester-a-paris-06-07-2020-8348325.php#xtor=AD-1481423553" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>. The French champions have lost&nbsp;Adil Aouchiche&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tanguy Kouassi in recent weeks and are concerned about losing any more of their best young prospects. Michut, a 17-year-old midfielder, is expected to sign a three-year contract.

PSG to fend off interest in youngster Michut

Manuel Pellegrini will join Real Betis on a two-year contract,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ondacero.es/deportes/futbol/manuel-pellegrini-entrenara-betis_202007065f0316abe1e78a0001ccc7ef.html" target="_blank">Onda Cero</a>&nbsp;reports. The experienced Chilean has been out of work since being sacked by West Ham in late December. It is reported Betis and Pellegini have been in negotiations for the last three weeks.

Pellegrini to take up Betis post

Nimes have signed 25-year-old Norway defender Birger Meling from Rosenborg on a three-year deal. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Le Nîmes Olympique est fier et heureux de vous annoncer l'arrivée de Birger Meling. L'international norvégien est désormais lié avec le Club jusqu'en juin 2023. Velkommen !<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crocodeal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crocodeal</a> <a href="https://t.co/AMrEXhHGuH">pic.twitter.com/AMrEXhHGuH</a> — Nîmes Olympique (@nimesolympique) <a href="https://twitter.com/nimesolympique/status/1280072171226894338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Nimes complete Meling signing

Chris Hughton wants the vacant managerial role at Championship side Bristol City, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11726/12022513/chris-hughton-wants-the-bristol-city-job-after-14-months-out-of-management" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The former Newcastle, Birmingham and Norwich manager has been out of the game since being sacked by Brighton in May 2019. Mick McCarthy, Slavisa Jokanovic and Aitor Karanka are also rumoured to be in with a chance of taking charge at Ashton Gate

Hughton eyes return to management

Daniel Thioune has replaced Dieter Hecking as manager of Hamburg, following their failure to win promotion back to the Bundesliga this season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Daniel <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Thioune?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Thioune</a> wird neuer Chef-Trainer des HSV 🖊 Der 45-jährige Übungsleiter wechselt vom VfL Osnabrück in den <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Volkspark?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Volkspark</a> 🔷 Mehr dazu in wenigen Momenten auf <a href="https://t.co/MNKpDimmLU">https://t.co/MNKpDimmLU</a> 🌐<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nurderHSV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nurderHSV</a> <a href="https://t.co/7y5CWGUTol">pic.twitter.com/7y5CWGUTol</a> — Hamburger SV (@HSV) <a href="https://twitter.com/HSV/status/1280110523141545986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Hamburg appoint Thioune

Lyon's 16-year-old starlet Rayan Cherki has signed a contract extension until 2023 with the Ligue 1 club. He has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid, but Lyon seemingly have little desire to sell. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/rayan-cherki-lyons-16-year-old-sensation-making-europes/i6mgvl3jsk7v19l1dvzm56km7" target="_blank">Read everything you need to know about Cherki in our NxGn profile here!</a>

Cherki wards off Real Madrid speculation with new contract

Feyenoord have signed 29-year-old winger Bryan Linssen on a free transfer from Vitesse, with the winger signing a three-year deal at De Kuip. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Deal = DONE. 📑 ✍️ 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LinssenSigned?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LinssenSigned</a> <a href="https://t.co/iSr2b3FPTZ">pic.twitter.com/iSr2b3FPTZ</a> — Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) <a href="https://twitter.com/Feyenoord/status/1280158269932294144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Feyenoord complete Linssen signing

Former Liverpool left-back Jose Enrique has warned his old side off a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago. The Reds have been strongly linked with a move for the Spaniard, whose contract in Bavaria is set to expire next summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/thiago-isnt-best-fit-liverpool-bayern-munich-jose-enrique/qzab1cija6ts1m0gnc1u62c29" target="_blank">Read what Enrique had to say here on Goal!</a>

Liverpool told Thiago isn't best fit

Thomas Partey shouldn't join&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;because he is a&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;player, according to former&nbsp;Ghana&nbsp;international Derek Boateng, who doesn't want to see the&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;star&nbsp;"lose everything" by making the wrong choice over his future. Partey has enjoyed another fine season with Atletico&nbsp;in 2019-20, scoring three goals in 41 appearances across all competitions. His performances have helped Diego Simeone's side rise to third in&nbsp;La Liga, while also reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/partey-shouldnt-join-arsenal-because-he-is-a-champions/u5dewf27h0ll15tg7y1cpvieb" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Partey warned against joining Arsenal

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ Harvey Elliott has signed his first professional contract with the Reds 🔴 — Liverpool FC (Premier League Champions 🏆) (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1280139224818352129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Elliott signs first pro contract with Liverpool

Former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is interested in taking charge of Paris Saint-Germain, reports <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/L-entraineur-massimiliano-allegri-garde-un-oeil-sur-le-psg/1150176" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. With Thomas Tuchel under pressure to deliver Champions League glory, it could be that the Ligue 1 title holders turn to a proven Italian coach for inspiration.

Allegri keen on PSG post

United and City are also said to have their sights set on Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey. <a href="https://theathletic.com/1906052/2020/07/06/ornstein-greenwood-bailey-ollie-watkins-mason-wigan-manchester-united-city-arsenal-saka/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that the Red Devils - who have been linked with Jadon Sancho - and Blues - who have lost Leroy Sane to Bayern Munich - are considering a move for the 22-year-old Jamaican.

Manchester battle for Bailey

Liverpool&nbsp;should be looking to bring Philippe Coutinho back to the club from a forgettable spell at&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;as there is nobody better to fill their number 10 berth, says Jose Enrique. The former Reds defender told Stadium Astro: "We need a playmaker, a number 10, who is going to be better than Coutinho for us? He knows the club, he knows the city, he’s going to perform straight away because he’s been a Premier League player." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/who-is-better-for-liverpool-than-coutinho-enrique-barcelona/1u0vmkzqqdc5x1qxl7tvhmnlm2" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Who is better for Liverpool than Coutinho?’

Highly-rated Norwich defender Ben Godfrey is a £25 million target for Borussia Dortmund, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12034343/norwich-dortmund-leipzig-godfrey-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The England U21 international, who has previously been linked with Tottenham and Arsenal, could be lured to Germany in the next transfer window.

Dortmund plotting £25m Godfrey deal

Shkodran Mustafi is being lined up for a new contract at Arsenal, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/shkodran-mustafi-secure-surprise-new-22307206" target="_blank">Daily Star.</a> The German defender has had his critics throughout a four-year spell in north London, but Mikel Arteta has been impressed and wants fresh terms put in place.

Mustafi in line for Arsenal deal

Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres has emerged as a transfer target for Chelsea - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/frank-lampard-no-crack-le-quita-barca-real-madrid" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Frank Lampard may look to bring in the 23-year-old this summer as he aims to strengthen his defensive ranks at Stamford Bridge. Real Madrid and Barcelona have also been linked with Torres, who still has four years left to run on his current contract at Villarreal.

Chelsea eyeing Villarreal defender Torres

Crystal Palace are ready to swoop for the signature of Celtic striker&nbsp;Odsonne Edouard - according to <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/5777277/celtic-fc-news-odsonne-edouard-crystal-palace/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Eagles are prepared to part with £25 million ($31m) to lure the Frenchman to Selhurst Park this summer. Arsenal and Leeds have also been linked with Edouard, who has hit 28 in 45 appearances for Celtic in 2019-20.

Palace preparing to launch £25m bid for Edouard

Inter are hopeful that Lautaro Martinez will sign a new contract, despite rumours linking him with a move to Barcelona. According to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>, the Argentina striker has a £97 million ($121m) release clause in his current deal which can be triggered by non-Italian clubs before Tuesday. Inter are hoping the deadline will pass without a sale&nbsp;so that they can offer Lautaro fresh terms at San Siro, with a £5m per season agreement set to be drawn up.

Inter hopeful Barca target Lautaro will sign new deal

Liverpool's loyalty to Divock Origi prevented them from signing&nbsp;"brilliant" Timo Werner from&nbsp;RB Leipzig, according to Michael Owen. Werner was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool earlier this year, and he fueled transfer speculation by publicly&nbsp;expressing&nbsp;his belief that he would be a good fit for Jurgen Klopp's system at Anfield. The highly-rated&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;international was tipped to make his way to Merseyside this&nbsp;summer, but&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;stole a march on their Premier League rivals. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpools-loyalty-to-origi-prevented-them-from-signing/147ovwqn55vk51bn8wmpkn8jn6" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Liverpool loyalty to Origi cost them Werner - Owen

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang needs to be made aware of Arsenal’s transfer plans before committing to a new contract, says Sol Campbell, with extension talks now becoming a matter of “trust”. Campbell has told Stadium Astro: “It’s going to come down to trust, can he trust the club to say, 'right we are looking for x, y and z, we’re going to bring two or three players in' and I think they’ll push us on to really challenge for the top four, or really you never know [with] the Premiership." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/aubameyang-arsenal-spend-contract-trust-campbell/1ridotzpbuqvb1rdym01kb18qt" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Aubameyang needs to know what Arsenal will spend’

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/NemanjaMatic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NemanjaMatic</a> is here to stay! <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/1280075440661684225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New Man Utd contract for Matic

Real Madrid are unlikely to make any signings this summer as they need to free up funds from sales, reports <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8492619/Real-Madrid-unlikely-buy-players-look-save-180million.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Blancos are looking to generate £180 million ($225m) from parting with the likes of Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez.

Real Madrid need to make £180m

Crystal Palace are ready to put a £10 million ($12m) offer on the table for Chelsea starlet Conor Gallagher, claims<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12032762/chelsea-transfer-conor-gallagher-crystal-palace-10m/" target="_blank"> The Sun</a>. The 20-year-old has impressed on loan at Charlton and Swansea this season, with the Eagles convinced that he is ready for a Premier League stage.

Palace plan £10m move for Chelsea starlet

Will Messi stay or go?

Manchester United are, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/adama-traores-price-tag-man-22307218" target="_blank">Daily Star,</a> mulling over a move for Wolves winger Adama Traore. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho, but see a Premier League rival as a cheaper alternative to the England international.

Man Utd consider Traore as Sancho alternative

Barcelona want to sell Ivan Rakitic before he becomes a free agent in 2021 - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barcelona-willing-to-reduce-the-price-to-flog-rakitic-8027043" target="_blank">SPORT</a>. The Croatian is eager to see out his current contract at Camp Nou, but the Blaugrana want to put him up for sale in the summer transfer window. A possible return to Sevilla has been mooted for Rakitic, who has only started 14 La Liga games for Barca this season.

Barca ready to cash in on Rakitic

Lyon forward Rayan Cherki is set to sign a new contract with the club, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Ol-rayan-cherki-devrait-prolonger/1150177" target="_blank">L’Equipe</a>. The 16-year-old will commit to fresh terms which will see him remain at Groupama Stadium through to 2023. Cherki has scored three goals in 11 first-team appearances for Lyon this season.

Cherki set for new Lyon contract

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola does not believe Sunday's surprise Premier League loss to Southampton highlights the need for the club to sign new players. Guardiola's City suffered their third consecutive away defeat in the Premier League after going down 1-0 to Southampton at St Mary's on Sunday. After routing newly crowned champions Liverpool 4-0 last time out, City – who rested Kevin De Bruyne and others – succumbed to Che Adams' first Premier League goal as they fell 23 points adrift in second position. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-city-defeat-doesnt-mean-we-need-new-players-guardiola/4xiiigm4o40n1vglp8n61h0km" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Pep: City defeat doesn't mean we need new signings

Barcelona manager Quique Setien has been backed by club president Josep Maria Bartomeu.&nbsp; After the Catalans claimed a crucial 4-1 win over Villarreal on Sunday, Bartomeu looked to silence reports the club have lost faith in Setien. “Our confidence in Quique Setien is total. He’s doing a great job," Bartomeu told Movistar.&nbsp;

Bartomeu backs Setien at Barca

Australian striker Abraham Majok has signed for Cypriot side Paeek FC, <a href="https://www.paeekfc.com/news/vlzsgbrt0d08g7tspitcrvs411ho77" target="_blank">the club has confirmed</a>.&nbsp; Majok has previously played in the A-League for Western Sydney Wanderers and Central Coast Mariners.&nbsp;

Aussie striker signs in Cyprus

Adelaide United star Riley McGree is keen to test himself overseas again.&nbsp; The 21-year-old, who was previously owned by Club Brugge but never made an appearance for the club, hinted that there's some interest in his services.&nbsp; "I want to go back overseas, I’m hungry and feel like I’m ready to go if not after this season then hopefully after the next one," McGree told <a href="https://twitter.com/7NewsAdelaide/status/1278985887544565762" target="_blank">Seven News</a>. "There is some interest there but I can’t say anything more about that."&nbsp;

McGree eager for overseas move

Wigan may be given the green light to sell players before the transfer window opens this summer, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8492253/Wigan-allowed-sell-players-transfer-window-opens-bid-save-season.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The cash-strapped club recently entered administration and league officials are discussing the prospect of letting them cash in on their players early.&nbsp;

Wigan could be allowed to sell players before transfer window open

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has stressed that Lionel Messi will finish his career at the club.&nbsp; The Argentine star was once again&nbsp;linked with a possible Camp Nou exit last week but Bartomeu is adamant Messi will be staying put.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/bartomeu-apaga-los-rumores-messi-acabara-su-carrera-en-el/1qk7cz4ipd9x213ng1lo8g5gvk" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

'Messi will end his career at Barca'

Napoli sporting director&nbsp;Cristiano Giuntoli&nbsp;admits his club are keen on finalising a deal for Lille striker Victor Osimhen.&nbsp; "He is an interesting boy, we are interested in him.&nbsp;The right week&nbsp;next week?&nbsp;Let's see," he told <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/07/05-71471570/giuntoli_osimhen_in_settimana_al_napoli_vediamo_/" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;on Sunday.&nbsp; Osimhen, 21, scored 13 goals across 27 Ligue 1 appearances this season.&nbsp;

Napoli confirm interest in Lille's Osimhen 

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has declared his best players won't be leaving the club this summer.&nbsp; Lucas Digne, Mason Holgate&nbsp;and Richarlison&nbsp;have all been linked with potential moves but the Toffees boss isn't keen to see any of them leave, with Digne of particular importance.&nbsp; "No way. At this moment, there are a lot of rumours," Ancelotti said on Sunday.&nbsp;“Lucas Digne is an important player for us, so there is no way that he or anyone else can leave."

Everton stars won't be leaving - Ancelotti

Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin has emerged as a potential target for Paris Saint-Germain, according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1305200/Arsenal-transfer-news-Hector-Bellerin-PSG" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; The Spaniard could soon find himself on the outer at the Emirates with PSG joining Bayern Munich and Juventus&nbsp;in showing interest.&nbsp; Bellerin has spent the past nine years at Arsenal after joining the club from Barcelona's youth academy in 2011.&nbsp;

PSG monitoring Bellerin

Mikel Arteta insists there is no rush when it comes to holding contract talks with Alexandre Lacazette - but says he is planning to sit down with the Arsenal striker to discuss his future. The&nbsp;France&nbsp;international has two years left on the five-year deal he signed when he arrived in north London from&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;in 2017. Firm discussions over extending his stay have yet to take place, with Arsenal focusing on more pressing issues in recent months such as the futures of Bukayo Saka and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/no-rush-over-lacazettes-arsenal-contract-talks-arteta/1fs5kmkovndnf1gc3icoiauo41" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

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