Transfer news and rumours LIVE: PSG ready £500k-a-week offer for Pogba

Manchester City are, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4455430/" target="_blank">ESPN</a>, still pushing ahead with their efforts to prise Harry Kane away from Tottenham. Spurs are reluctant sellers, but the reigning Premier League champions believe a deal for a prolific frontman can be done at the right price.

Man City pushing ahead with Kane pursuit (ESPN)

Paris Saint-Germain are, according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/paul-pogba-transfer-contract-psg-manchester-united-b1902949.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>, ready to offer Paul Pogba a lucrative contract if he agrees to join them as a free agent in 2022. The World Cup winner has entered the final year of his deal at Manchester United and could reportedly earn £500,000-a-week at Parc des Princes.

PSG ready £500k-a-week offer for Pogba (The Independent)

Barcelona are monitoring Arsenal duo Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barca-are-closely-monitoring-aubameyang-and-lacazette-11991731" target="_blank">SPORT</a>. Both men are being linked with moves away from Emirates Stadium as the Gunners seek to reduce their wage bill. Barca are keeping an eye on the situation, but would have to sell a few players of their own before moving for Aubameyang or Lacazette.

Barca monitoring Aubameyang & Lacazette (SPORT)

Real Madrid are willing to sell Martin Odegaard to Arsenal for £34 million ($47m), according to <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-odegaard-no-tiene-dorsal-porque-arsenal-negocia-real-madrid-202108131320_noticia.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2F" target="_blank">ABC</a>. In addition to that fee, however, they want £8.5m ($12m) in potential add-ons, plus a buy-back clause. It is reported, however, Arsenal will only pay £25m ($35m) for the Norway star.

Real Madrid lower Odegaard price (ABC)

The Norwegian could be destined for a move to Arsenal

Liverpool will try to sign PSG star Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer next summer, according to the <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/thetransferwindow/vnid%3A%2F%2Fepisodes%2F46082609%3Fmedia_id%3D33980175" target="_blank">Transfer Window podcast</a>. It is reported that Mbappe is "interested" in a deal with the Anfield club, who will have to compete with Real Madrid for his signature.

Liverpool ready to move for Mbappe (Transfer Window)

The Reds are hoping to land the superstar on a free

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Yannick Toure kehrt zu den Young Boys zurück: Der Schweizer Meister und der 20-jährige Stürmer, der zwischen 2011 und 2018 im YB-Nachwuchs gespielt hatte, haben einen Vertrag über drei Jahre bis im Sommer 2024 abgeschlossen. <a href="https://t.co/dAabxyk0yN">https://t.co/dAabxyk0yN</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BSCYB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BSCYB</a> <a href="https://t.co/HPfo2B6eST">pic.twitter.com/HPfo2B6eST</a> — BSC YOUNG BOYS (@BSC_YB) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSC_YB/status/1427244472899878920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Toure returns to Young Boys

Liverpool's Ben Davies has joined Sheffield United on loan. The defender did not play a minute for the Reds after joining from Preston in January. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/liverpools-davies-joins-sheffield-united-on-loan/1ge0vpege04zi1ru1zchq0xb4g">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Liverpool's Davies joins Sheffield United on loan

Bayer Leverkusen have completed the signing of&nbsp;Robert Andrich from Union Berlin, <a href="https://www.bayer04.de/en-us/news/bayer04/transfer-deal-sealed-bayer-04-sign-robert-andrich">the club confirmed</a>. The midfielder has signed on with the club on a deal through 2026 and will take the No. 8 shirt. “Robert Andrich&nbsp;is an experienced and established Bundesliga player who has continually improved at all his previous clubs. He is commanding and very ambitious,” said Bayer 04 sporting director&nbsp;Simon Rolfes. "With his professionalism and sense of responsibility, Robert is a character who can lead the way."

Bayer Leverkusen sign Andrich

Napoli are eyeing several centre-backs as they look to address their defence before the end of the window. According to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-napoli-caccia-a-un-quarto-centrale-anche-juan-jesus-e-mustafi-tra-i-nomi-1571545">TuttoMercatoWeb</a>, Juan Jesus, Shkodran Mustafi and Daniele Rugani are among the defenders the club is targeting. Mustafi is currently a free agent after leaving Schalke at the end of last season.

Napoli chasing several centre-backs

Luataro Martinez's agent says the striker wants to stay at Inter as he believes in the club. The Argentine has been linked with Spurs this summer but appears set to stay in Serie A. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/he-believes-in-inter-agent-says-spurs-linked-lautaro/w8c13z53xali1k3pp624g7cmv">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Agent says Spurs-linked Lautaro wants to stay at Inter

West Ham have not given up on signing Kurt Zouma, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobSteinberg/status/1427302076472864771">the Guardian</a>. Chelsea are still holding out for a&nbsp;£25 million fee&nbsp;and Zouma's wage demands may prove too high for West Ham. But Chelsea will need to facilitate a deal to raise the funds to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla.

West Ham still have hopes for Zouma

Michy Batshuayi is set to join Besiktas on loan, Goal can confirm. The Belgian forward will depart Chelsea on another loan spell with th Turkish club expected to have the option to buy at the end of his one-year stay. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/batshuayi-set-to-depart-chelsea-for-besiktas-loan/w08dzknvrbzr1u2iekbjvk7v1">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Batshuayi set for Besiktas

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🚨 TRANSFER NEWS 🚨 Piero Hincapié has joined the Werkself on a five-year deal! ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/apIdEF06nj">pic.twitter.com/apIdEF06nj</a> — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/bayer04_en/status/1427291872389697540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Leverkusen complete Hincapie signing

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Leighton Clarkson has finalised a loan move to <a href="https://twitter.com/Rovers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rovers</a>. Best of luck for the season ahead, Leighton 🙌 — Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1427287844138196998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Liverpool's Clarkson completes loan move to Blackburn

Tottenham are one of the clubs keeping a close eye on Lorenzo Insigne's situation at Napoli, reports <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/16-08-2021/inter-correa-o-insigne-ecco-cosa-cambia-l-inzaghi-420480898120.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Euro 2020-winning Italy international will see his current deal expire in 2022 and will be free to discuss pre-contract terms with any suitors outside of Italy from January.

Spurs form part of the race for Insigne

Juventus remain keen on bringing Miralem Pjanic back onto their books, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/pjanic-e-fuori-dal-barcellona-juve-tre-ostacoli-per-un-ritorno-c-18702" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Bosnian midfielder has struggled to make an impact at Barcelona and may be offered an opportunity to retrace his steps to Turin.

Juve want Pjanic back from Barca

Leicester are ready to tie Harvey Barnes to a new contract at the King Power Stadium, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/harvey-barnes-on-cusp-of-signing-new-leicester-city-contract/1iInW1NNIptn" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The England international has been linked with a move to Liverpool, but the Foxes have no intention of selling.

Leicester to keep Barnes from Liverpool

Liverpool starlet Leighton Clarkson is set to join Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can confirm. The 19-year-old trained with Rovers on Monday morning ahead of his official unveiling, and is eager to test himself at first-team level after impressing in pre-season for the Reds. Clarkson is following in the footsteps of Liverpool team-mate Harvey Elliott, who took in a successful loan spell at Ewood Park last term, and will be expected to make a similar impact as Tony Mowbray's side fight for promotion from the Championship. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-midfielder-leighton-clarkson-to-join-blackburn-on/1ec4vv0j5otot161xjniogjz3u" target="_blank">Read more here</a>.

Liverpool's Clarkson to join Blackburn on loan

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Good luck at Carlisle, <a href="https://twitter.com/bradley_young9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bradley_Young9</a>! 👊 — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1427246402397261832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Villa announce Bradley Young's temporary departure

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Best of luck, <a href="https://twitter.com/BroadheadNathan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BroadheadNathan</a>! 🔵 — Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1427250315720642560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Everton loan Broadhead to Sunderland

Burnley are closing in on the signing of Lyon winger Maxwel Cornet, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15874804/burnley-lyon-maxwel-cornet-hertha-berlin/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Clarets are hopeful that their £12 million ($17m) bid will be enough to prise the 24-year-old away from the Groupama Stadium. Hertha Berlin have also submitted an offer for Cornet, but it is thought to be lower than Burnley's.

Burnley close in on Lyon's Cornet

Atletico Madrid have seen a €60 million (£51m/$71m) bid for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic rejected, according to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2021/08/15/vlahovic-atletico-madrid-cunha-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Italia</a>. La Viola are determined to keep hold of the 21-year-old, who still has two years left on his current contract. It remains to be seen whether Atletico will come back with an improved offer for Vlahovic, with Tottenham also thought to be weighing up a bid of their own.

Atletico see €60m Vlahovic bid rejected

Manchester City are tracking Moors striker Kyle Hudlin, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/2771264/2021/08/16/ornstein-henderson-liverpool-contract-bellerin-arsenal-exit-new-deal-barnes-leicester/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Premier League champions have earmarked the 21-year-old as one for the future, and plan to loan him out immediately if they can finalise a deal with his National League club. Middlesborough and Cardiff are also interested&nbsp;in Hudlin, who scored nine goals for Moors last term.

Man City tracking National League star Hudlin

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has admitted that the club cannot keep Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka "at any cost". Kimmich has just entered the final two years of his current contract at Allianz Arena, while Goretzka only has 11 months left to run on his agreement, and has been strongly linked with Manchester United. Bayern are reportedly working to tie both players down to new long-term deals, but Hainer insists that the German champions won't be held to ransom when it comes to their wage demands. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bayern-munich-cannot-keep-kimmich-and-goretzka-at-any-cost/1ljuor7u9a49j17dxmvhwenrb1" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Bayern cannot keep Kimmich & Goretzka 'at any cost'

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🖊️🧤 18-year-old keeper Mathyas Randriamamy signs his first pro contract with Paris 👏 ❤️💙 — Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1427212634877726725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Randriamamy handed pro terms at PSG

Granit Xhaka has, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-midfielder-signs-contract-extension-21320426" target="_blank">football.london</a>, signed a new contract at Arsenal. The Swiss midfielder's new deal will tie him to the Gunners until 2025, with an extended stay agreed after coming close to linking up with Roma this summer.

Xhaka signs new Arsenal contract

Liverpool are not actively looking to bring in another attacker, claims <a href="https://theathletic.com/2764921/2021/08/13/liverpool-norwich-score-2/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. That situation could change if Divock Origi were to depart, but Jurgen Klopp is said to be happy with the options at his disposal.

Liverpool not looking for an attacker

<a href="https://theathletic.com/2771264/2021/08/16/ornstein-henderson-liverpool-contract-bellerin-arsenal-exit-new-deal-barnes-leicester/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that Hector Bellerin is desperately looking for a way out of Arsenal. The Spanish right-back has slipped out of favour under Mikel Arteta and wants a move elsewhere before the summer transfer window closes.

Bellerin desperate for Arsenal exit

Will James Rodriguez leave Everton?

Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all eyeing Metz teenager Pape Sarr, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-man-united-and-chelsea-race-to-to-sign-sarr-in-28m-buy-to-loan/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The three Premier League clubs could engage in a bidding war for the 18-year-old, who is currently valued at around £28 million ($39m). Sarr has already played 25 Ligue 1 matches for Metz, scoring three goals.

Man Utd, City & Chelsea eyeing Metz teenager Sarr

Tottenham have identified Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford as a transfer target, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/08/15/transfer-notebook-leeds-want-patrick-bamford-new-deal-ward-tottenham/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. Spurs are looking at the 27-year-old as a possible replacement for Harry Kane, who is being strongly linked with Manchester City. Leeds are eager to keep hold of Bamford, though, and plan to offer him a new contract in the coming weeks.

Spurs target Bamford

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Chelsea are confident to complete Matt Miazga deal with Alavés on loan this week, as reported yesterday. Negotiations at final stages, official announcement soon 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Ike Ugbo also set to join Genk, no bid from Anderlecht. Kenedy has proposals from Flamengo and La Liga clubs. <a href="https://t.co/v3iOiABCmE">https://t.co/v3iOiABCmE</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1427019592065601536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Chelsea set to loan Miazga to Alaves

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👥📞<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Everton?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Everton</a> met with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Schalke04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Schalke04</a> team and got information about Matthew <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hoppe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hoppe</a>. 🤔Everton plans to bid 💷£2 million for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MatthewHoppe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MatthewHoppe</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/S04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#S04</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y0zvIBhqJR">pic.twitter.com/Y0zvIBhqJR</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1426889252479066114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Everton to bid £2m for USMNT forward Hoppe

Sunderland are aiming to seal a&nbsp;loan deal for Everton striker Nathan Broadhead, reports the <a href="https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-eye-loan-swoop-for-everton-striker-nathan-broadhead-3347301" target="_blank">Sunderland Echo.</a> The 23-year-old scored 11 goals last season while playing for Everton's reserve side.

Sunderland eye move for Broadhead

Bologna are pushing to land FC Dallas striker Ricardo Pepi, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/15-08-2021/live-calciomercato-ultime-oggi-15-agosto-tutte-trattative-420459453497.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> Pepi, 18, has scored eight goals in MLS this season, leading to interest from plenty of European clubs.

Bologna pushing for Pepi move

Burnley have made an offer of £12 million ($17m) for Lyon wing-back Maxwel Cornet, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15874804/burnley-lyon-maxwel-cornet-hertha-berlin/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> states. OL are willing to sell the 24-year-old to fund other bids, including a possible move for Xherdan Shaqiri of Liverpool. Hertha Berlin are also interested in a move for Cornet.

Burnley launch Cornet bid

Veteran winger James McClean of Stoke is wanted by both Wigan and Bolton, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15875485/james-mcclean-stoke-exit-wigan-and-bolton-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports. The Ireland star has been told he can leave the Potters.

McLean wanted by Wigan and Bolton

Lille midfielder Renato Sanches is unlikely to move to Barcelona this summer due to an injury, <a href="https://lequipe.fr/football" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. The Portugal international is set to undergo surgery that will keep him out until September.

Barcelona suffer Sanches blow

England legend Gary Neville believes that Harry Kane's time at Tottenham is over after he missed&nbsp;Sunday's 1-0 win over Manchester City. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "I just read into the fact that, because he was not involved today - every other England player that has been part of the Euros I believe has been involved this weekend - whether it was from the bench or in the squad, Harry Kane would be here today. "I feel if there was no doubt over his future, I took into it that he has gone."

Neville: Kane has already gone

Blackpool have made a last-ditch move for Manchester United youngster Ethan Laird, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/15875406/man-utd-ethan-laird-blackpool-loan-transfer-swansea/">Sun</a>. Swansea had previously been in pole position to sign the defensive&nbsp;talent.&nbsp; Laird, 20, spent last season on loan with MK Dons last term.

Blackpool try to snatch Man Utd youngster Laird

Ex-Chelsea star Gary Cahill is wanted by numerous clubs following his release from Crystal Palace. <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15874468/gary-cahill-free-transfer-bournemouth/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> says that Bournemouth, Norwich and Rangers all want the centre-back.

Cahill a wanted man

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