Transfer news and rumours LIVE: PSG ask for Varane and Vinicius in Neymar deal

Paris Saint-Germain are becoming increasingly open to the idea of loaning out wantaway star Neymar with an obligation to buy, Goal understands. The Brazilians efforts to force a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid have worn PSG down to the point where they would now be satisfied to see him leave. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/amp/news/psg-open-to-neymar-loan-deal-with-obligation-to-buy-as/pnslown3yok510kfdxum0y9nh" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

PSG open to Neymar loan exit

Deal would come with an obligation to buy

Paris Saint-Germain chiefs have insisted any deal to take Neymar to Real Madrid would have to include Raphael Varane and Vinicius Junior moving in the opposite direction. According to French TV show&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tf1.fr/tf1/telefoot/news/exclu-telefoot-18-08-le-point-sur-le-cas-neymar-92472222.html" target="_blank">Telefoot</a>, Madrid officials quickly rejected PSG's&nbsp;terms, while the Ligue 1 champions have also refused to entertain the idea of including Gareth Bale in any potential swap agreement. Meanwhile, the Brazilian's purported&nbsp;move to former club Barcelona could hinge on a sale price of €40 million (£36.5/$44.3m) and the inclusion of Croatian midfielder&nbsp;Ivan Rakitic.&nbsp; Philippe Coutinho&nbsp;was also viewed as a possible bargaining chip, but his imminent loan move to Bayern Munich has further complicated the transfer. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ⚠️ El PSG pidió a Varane y a Vinicius al Madrid en el trato por Neymar ❌ El Madrid se negó en ambos casos, como antes el PSG se habría negado a contemplar a Bale<a href="https://t.co/e0NRsJZGgM">https://t.co/e0NRsJZGgM</a> — Mundo Deportivo (@mundodeportivo) <a href="https://twitter.com/mundodeportivo/status/1163086843031826432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

PSG ask for Varane and Vinicius as part of Neymar's Real deal

<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/christian-eriksen-contract-snub-leaves-18954829" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> claim Spurs have tabled a £200,000-a-week deal to keep the former Ajax man in north London, but he has turned that down. Eriksen is determined to join Barcelona , Real Madrid or Juventus, despite neither of the three clubs making a formal offer for the midfielder to date. Should the no.23 fail to gain his dream move out of the Premier League, he could leave the club on a free next summer.

Eriksen turns down latest contract offer

Tottenham have had another contract offer rejected by star man Christian Eriksen, who is intent on leaving the club.

Alexis Sanchez has agreed terms with Inter having accepted that his Manchester United career is over, <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/alexis-sanchez-reaches-agreement-inter-18956109?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-star-football+%28Daily+Star+%3A%3A+Football+Feed%29" target="_blank">Sky Italia report</a>.&nbsp; The striker is still highly regarded in Serie A following his fruitful time at Udinese, a reputation that hasn't been sullied by his disastrous United career.&nbsp; Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said recently that he didn't expect the Chilean to depart this summer, but now it looks like a deal to rescue Sanchez from his Old Trafford nightmare has been reached.&nbsp; “Alexis is such a professional and he comes in working every single day really hard and he wants to be a part of this,” the United manager said.&nbsp;

Sanchez agrees deal to join Inter

Forward set to join Serie A side to end Man Utd nightmare 

Sampdoria are looking to bring in Chievo goalkeeper&nbsp;Andrea Seculin as a backup goalkeeper, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/sampdoria-trattativa-per-seculin" target="_blank">DiMarzio</a>. With Italy under-21 international&nbsp;Emil Audero having the number one shirt locked down, former reserve Rafael has left for Reading, leaving Sampdoria short of numbers. Seculin, 29, was a former youth international himself but never managed to stake a claim for a regular first-team spot at a top-level side.

Sampdoria eye Seculin as Rafael replacement

Bayern Munich favourite Ze Roberto is backing his compatriot Philippe Coutinho to rediscover his best form once he completes his move to the Bundesliga champions. The Barcelona outcast is moving to Bavaria on an initial loan deal with a view to buy, as he looks to put his indifferent Barcelona form behind him. “For me, Coutinho is a first-class player,” he told <a href="https://www.kicker.de/755803/artikel/z_roberto_coutinho_muss_wieder_die_schlagzahl_erhoehen_#twfeed" target="_blank">kicker</a>. “But he has to prove that by returning to the level he showed at Liverpool. But I think Bayern is a club with a perfect atmosphere for him to do it."

Coutinho backed to rediscover Liverpool form

Young midfielder&nbsp;Abdou Harroui has signed a new three-year deal at Sparta Rotterdam, keeping him at the club until 2022. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ... en met dit nieuws. Goedemorgen, Spartanen! <a href="https://t.co/GvW4lpNpPb">pic.twitter.com/GvW4lpNpPb</a> — Sparta Rotterdam (@SpartaRotterdam) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpartaRotterdam/status/1163002099619311616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Harroui to stay in Rotterdam

Mario Balotelli has posted his delight at returning to his hometown of Brescia, after signing on a free transfer today. The enigmatic forward moved after a generally productive time with Nice and Marseille in Ligue 1. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/finally-i-return-to-my-city-balotelli-joins-newly-promoted/1hij0cm6yott312fe8avr0qats" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Balotelli relieved to return home

David Beckham is targeting PSG forward Edinson Cavani as his first marquee signing at Inter Miami, report the <a href="https://twitter.com/nicoschira/status/1162761409480011776?s=21" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Uruguay international is in the final year of his contract at the Ligue 1 champions and, as the club's all-time leading goalscorer, seems set to move on once his current deal expires. Miami, who will enter MLS next year, are ready to offer a three-year contract to Cavani, who turns 33 this season.

Beckham wants Cavani in Miami

Antoine Griezmann may have had his eye on his preferred number seven shirt at Barcelona, but Spanish FA (RFEF)&nbsp;regulations mean that he will have to settle for number 17. The Frenchman wore the 17 shirt on his league debut against Athletic Club on Friday evening, with the current number seven Philippe Coutinho heading to Bayern Munich. However, league regulations state that players in Spain must stick with the same squad number for the whole of the league season.

Griezmann made to settle for no.17 shirt

Serie A side Bologna are close to completing a move for defensive midfielder Gustavo Cuellar of Flamengo, according to the <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-rennes-piste-maxime-gonalons-as-rome/1049679" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The deal could be an initial loan with an option to purchase further down the line. Cuellar, 26, has played more than 150 times for Flamengo and has seven full caps for Colombia.

Bologna closing in on Cuellar

Rennes are interested in signing experienced midfielder Maxime Gonalons from Roma, claim <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-rennes-piste-maxime-gonalons-as-rome/1049679" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a>. The 30-year-old moved to Rome in 2017, spending last season on loan at Sevilla but seeing his spell ruined by injuries. Prior to his move to Italy he had spend his entire senior career with Lyon, where he made over 300 appearances in eight seasons.

Gonalons wanted by Rennes

Fiorentina want to shake up their left side with one player in and one out, sporting director Daniele Prade has said in a press conference. The out-of-contract Franck Ribery is a target, while left-back Cristiano Biraghi is a target for Antonio Conte's Inter. Ribery, 36, has had offers from all over the world, so Fiorentina would have to make a convincing case for him to join.

One in, one out at Fiorentina

Manchester United are in contract talks with defender Eric Bailly according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9747443/man-utd-talks-eric-bailly-leaving-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Ivory Coast international will be a free agent at the end of this season but the club want to extend his deal. The 25-year-old will be out with a knee ligament injury until January, but is viewed as a great option at centre-half, along with Victor Lindelhof and Harry Maguire.

United ready to offer Bailly new deal

<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/marcos-rojo-go-war-over-18956994?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-star-football+%28Daily+Star+%3A%3A+Football+Feed%29" target="_blank">The Star</a> says Marcos Rojo is prepared to "go to war" to leave Manchester United. The Argentina international is down the pecking order at Old Trafford and only started two Premier League games last year. Fenerbahce are interested in a loan deal, but United want him to move away permanently, says the report.

Rojo ready to force United exit

Free-agent Wales captain Ashley Williams is near to joining Champiosnhip club Bristol City, according to the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49387728" target="_blank">BBC</a>. Williams, who has 86 caps for his country has been out-of-contract since he left Everton this summer. The 34-year-old turned down offers, including from MLS, according to the report.

Williams nears Bristol City deal

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has said he'd always wanted to sign forward Dwight Gayle, but could never afford him. Gayle was the subject of a bid by West Brom on deadline day, but the new Magpies boss took him aside to tell him he wanted him ath the club. The former Crystal Palace man is injured at the moment, but Bruce is eager to welcome him back to his squad. "I tried to take him wherever I was in the Championship," Bruce told the <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-dwight-gayle-injury-16774935" target="_blank">Newcastle Chronicle</a>.

Bruce told Gayle he wanted him at Newcastle

Algeria international Adlene Guedioura has left Nottingham Forest to join Qatari club Al Gharafa, the Championship club have announced. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFFC</a> can confirm that midfielder Adlene Guedioura has left the club to join Qatari side Al Gharafa for an undisclosed fee.<a href="https://t.co/NVCwscKAUy">https://t.co/NVCwscKAUy</a> — Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFFC/status/1163118377503797248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Guedioura leaves Forest for Qatar

Mario Balotelli is now a Brescia player, the club have announced. The Italy international forward was a free-agent after his deal with Marseilles expired in the summer. He was linked with a move to Flamengo in Brazil but has moved back to Serie A after that deal fell through. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Balotelli è ufficialmente un nuovo giocatore del Brescia Calcio<a href="https://t.co/ynxjmBiCYk">https://t.co/ynxjmBiCYk</a> <a href="https://t.co/NHvM8o9zAf">pic.twitter.com/NHvM8o9zAf</a> — Brescia Calcio BSFC (@BresciaOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BresciaOfficial/status/1163142958646026240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Balotelli completes Brescia move

Roma are interested in Chelsea's Michy Batshauyi, but will not move for the foward unless they can clear Patrick Schick off the books. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/roma-batshuayi-move-depends-on-schick-transfer-60172" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> says the Serie A club view signing a striker as a priority and have identified the Belgium international as their number one target. They'll need to move Schick on before attempting the move though, with the forward attracting Fiorentina and Dortmund, according to the report.

Batshauyi move depends on Schick's Roma future

Atalanta will swoop for Inter full-back Federico Dimarco, according to <a href="https://sempreinter.com/2019/08/18/atalanta-could-move-for-inters-federico-dimarco/" target="_blank">SempreInter</a>. Dimarco, 21, has failed to make an impression at San Siro and will make the move to Bergamo, as the Milan club step up their bid to secure Fiorentina's Cristian Biraghi. He spent last season on loan at Parma, but his season was derailed by an injury that limited him to just 14 appearances.

Atalanta in for Inter's Dimarco

Bayern Munich's transfer activity for the summer is done, according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/" target="_blank">Bild</a>, meaning the rumoured return for Mario Mandzukic will not go ahead. With the signings of Ivan Perisic, Mickael Cuisance and Philippe Coutinho wrapped up, Bayern boss Niko Kovac is now satisfied with the squad at his disposal. Juventus' Mandzukic had been linked as a possible backup for Robert Lewandowski, but Kovac will trust youngster Jann Fiete Arp to fulfill the fole.

Bayern decide against Mandzukic return

Hirving Lozano's expected move to Napoli is likely to result in some exits from the Serie A side, with Adam Ounas one who could leave. The 22-year-old Algeria international, born in France, may return to his country of birth with either Lille or Nice, according to <a href="https://www.alfredopedulla.com/esclusiva-ounas-pressing-del-nizza-il-lille-insegue-e-il-cagliari/" target="_blank">Alfredo Pedulla</a>. He played 26 times for Carlo Ancelotti's side last season, scoring three times in Serie A and once in the Europa League.

Ounas could leave Napoli for France

Swiss side BSC Young Boys have taken Koln's 27-year-old defender Frederik Sorensen on loan for the 2019-20 season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Die Young Boys verstärken sich mit Frederik Sörensen: Der 194 cm grosse Innenverteidiger kommt leihweise bis zum Saisonende vom Bundesligisten 1. FC Köln. <a href="https://t.co/D6xU7668F4">https://t.co/D6xU7668F4</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BSCYB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BSCYB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/fckoeln?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fckoeln</a> <a href="https://t.co/4CvToUkJLP">pic.twitter.com/4CvToUkJLP</a> — 𝗕𝗦𝗖 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗬𝗦 (@BSC_YB) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSC_YB/status/1163103813122871297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Young Boys snap up Sorensen

Manchester United will continue to pay a portion of Alexis Sanchez' wages to help complete a deal to send him on loan to Inter, report <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1163085690139303938" target="_blank">Sky Italy</a>. The misfit Chile international will move on an initial season-long loan deal with the option to buy for €15 million (£13.7m/$16.6m). While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken positively about Sanchez recently, getting him off the wage bill - if only partially - would be a relief for the club and potentially give Solskjaer more room to manoeuvre in future transfer windows.

United to pay some of Sanchez' wages at Inter

Rangers are preparing an offer for Kilmarnock forward Eamonn Brophy, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-rangers-ready-to-bid-for-scotland-striker" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>. The 23-year-old, who made his Scotland debut earlier this year, scored 12 goals in 33 appearances for his club last season and has attracted the attention of Rangers boss Steven Gerrard. With the Scottish transfer window closing on September 1, there is still plenty of time for a deal to be completed.

Rangers in for Scotland forward Brophy

Philippe Coutinho is set to be handed the number ten shirt at Bayern Munich, Adidas have revealed. The shirt is currently vacant following the exit of Arjen Robben, who first donned it during the 2009-10 season before making it his own over the course of nine years. Bayern's number ten has previously been worn by the likes of Lothar Matthaus, Brian Laudrup, Uli Hoeness and Stefan Effenberg.

Coutinho to take Robben's no.10 shirt at Bayern

AC Milan's attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta is happy to reject an expected offer from Paris Saint-Germain, claim <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/paqueta-says-no-to-psg-move-and-milan-exit-93022" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. The Brazil international, who turns 22 later this month, only moved to Milan over the winter and is keen to build himself a career at San Siro. No formal talks have yet taken place but sporting director Leonardo, who helped take him to Serie A in the first place, is an admirer and could push for an approach to be made.

Paqueta resisting PSG move

Serbia international midfielder Nemanja Radoja is eyeing a move to England following the end of his contract at Celta Vigo, with at least three sides vying for his signature. According to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-leeds-battling-prem-duo-for-serbian-free-agent" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>, Premier League pair Brighton and West Ham, plus Leeds United in the Championship, are hoping to bring him in. He spent five years in La Liga with Celta, making over 100 appearances.

English sides in tug-of-war for free agent Radoja

Liverpool&nbsp;are set to pocket £18 million ($21.8m) if their former star Philippe Coutinho completes his loan move from Barcelona to&nbsp;Bayern Munich, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/las-cifras-operacion-coutinho-7596337" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Bundesliga champions are set&nbsp;to sign Coutinho on a season-long loan,&nbsp;paying an £18m loan fee to Barca. But the Catalan club will hand that fee over to&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;by way of pay off the player's original&nbsp;£145m transfer fee.

Liverpool set for windfall from Coutinho's loan move

David Luiz has revealed&nbsp;he left&nbsp;Chelsea for London rivals Arsenal&nbsp;after he realised he had "different ideas" to&nbsp;Blues boss&nbsp;Frank Lampard.&nbsp; The 32-year-old made his £8 million&nbsp;move to&nbsp;the Gunners earlier this month.&nbsp; Speaking to <a href="https://www.espn.com.br" target="_blank">ESPN Brazil</a>, he said:&nbsp;"In talks with Frank, he had a different plan for the year. So we spoke in total honesty and he made it clear that he had different ideas from mine."

Luiz opens up over deadline day move to Arsenal

Former&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;and&nbsp;England&nbsp;defender Ashley Cole has announced his retirement from all forms of football at the age of 38 following a two-decade career. The veteran left-back made the announcement on&nbsp;Sky Sports Super Sunday ahead of the Blues' clash with&nbsp;Leicester City&nbsp;in the Premier League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/former-chelsea-and-england-defender-ashley-cole-announces/klqluzaurpk1qqvsoujol3jr" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 FA Cup 🏆🏆🏆 Premier League 🏆 Champions League 🏆 Europa League 🏆 League Cup Not a bad career at all 😎 <a href="https://t.co/Yyj80KjJrX">pic.twitter.com/Yyj80KjJrX</a> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1163078844854652928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cole announces retirement from football

Lyon striker&nbsp;Moussa Dembele&nbsp;could be in line for a move to Italian champions&nbsp;Juventus, according to reports from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-la-juventus-turin-a-supervise-moussa-dembele-ol/1050081" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The ex-Celtic forward was watched by Juve's&nbsp;scouts on Friday night as Lyon opened their Ligue 1 campaign with a 6-0&nbsp;win over Angers,&nbsp;with Dembele scoring twice.

Dembele on Juve's radar

Marko Grujic has claimed Philippe Coutinho will be the ‘best footballer in&nbsp;Germany’ when he completes his loan move to&nbsp;Bayern Munich. The German champions&nbsp;confirmed on Friday night that a deal has been agreed for Coutinho to join the club from Barcelona on a loan, with an option to buy. “He is a special and exciting player, he does crazy things," said the Brazilian’s former Liverpool team-mate. "He got incredible tricks and skills in his locker.&nbsp;He will be by far the best footballer in Germany.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/grujic-coutinho-will-be-the-best-footballer-in-germany/b4qp5tzsx8391n7y39xhv1dj8" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> "Coutinho will be the best player in the Bundesliga, by far" 🤩<a href="https://t.co/uPjqljMisn">https://t.co/uPjqljMisn</a> — Goal News (@GoalNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalNews/status/1163047891033706497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Grujic: Coutinho will be the best footballer in Germany

French star Franck Ribery has emerged as a serious target for Serie A side Fiorentina, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/fiorentina-ce-lapertura-di-ribery-le-ultime" target="_blank">gianlucadimarzio.com</a>. The 36-year-old, who has been&nbsp;without a club since his release from Bayern Munich earlier this summer, also has admirers at&nbsp;Dinamo Moscow and Spartak in Russia.&nbsp;

Next stop Italy for Ribery?

Juventus midfielder Emre Can is a target for Paris&nbsp;Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, claim <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juve-s-can-attracts-bayern-psg-73256">Calciomercato</a>. The arrival of Aaron Ramsey has pushed Can further down the pecking order at Juve, who may be keen to cash in on a player signed for a free last summer.

Can wanted by PSG and Bayern

Barcelona full-back Nelson Semedo would be open to joining Paris Saint-Germain this summer, should he be used as a makeweight to allow Neymar to move in the other direction. Spanish outlet <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190818/464129711490/semedo-futuro-manos-club.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> are reporting that Semedo is happy in Barcelona but would be willing to move to PSG, who are in the market for a right-back. Atletico Madrid and Juventus are also said be fans of the Portuguese international.

Semedo happy to be part of Neymar deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> MCFNews| 📣 ¡<a href="https://twitter.com/Josseroodriguez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Josseroodriguez</a> vuelve a una casa que conoce muy bien! 😊💙 ¡¡Bienvenido de nuevo, José!! 🙌 ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/UoRAhth3iP">https://t.co/UoRAhth3iP</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vuelve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vuelve</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Si%C3%A9ntelo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Siéntelo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TuM%C3%A1laga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TuMálaga</a> <a href="https://t.co/TI1wQndQ1w">pic.twitter.com/TI1wQndQ1w</a> — Málaga CF (@MalagaCF) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalagaCF/status/1163051344669937664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">18 August 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Malaga confirm Rodriguez

<a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/real-madrid-returning-to-manchester-united-for-paul-pogba-lx2x8d0xz?wgu=270525_54264_15661173979239_a3a724ae1e&amp;wgexpiry=1573893397&amp;utm_source=planit&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_content=22278" target="_blank">The Times</a> claim Real Madrid will make another attempt to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba before the end of the Spanish transfer window. The Frenchman is known to be a long-term target of Los Blancos, but they may struggle to secure his services with United unable to buy a replacement until January.

Real to return for Pogba

Wolves winger Diogo Jota has admitted Harry Maguire’s transfer fee to Manchester United is ‘hard to explain’ and shows how astronomical prices have become in the market. “It (the £80m fee) is hard to explain,” he said. “The market is unreal now in my opinion. But it's nothing to do with me, it is to do with the clubs and it is the moment we are living in. We just have to respect that amount.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/maguires-80m-transfer-fee-is-hard-to-explain-says-wolves/1w510ejee5dvr1n1yug9jztjr4" target="_blank">Read the full story at Goal</a>.

Jota: Maguire fee is ‘hard to explain’

Daniel Sturridge is a target for Trabzonspor and Monaco. <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1166971/Daniel-Sturridge-Liverpool-tug-of-war-free-agent-Trabzonspor-Monaco-transfer-news" target="_blank">The Express</a> claim the former Liverpool man’s representatives were in Turkey this week to discuss a deal with Trabzonspor, however a move to Ligue 1 is also not off the table. Monaco are interested in signing Sturridge, something which is much more likely to happen should Radamel Falcao leave the club and join Galatasaray before the end of the window.

Trabzonspor and Monaco want Sturridge

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> Der <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> hat den französischen U20-Nationalspieler Michaël Cuisance von Borussia Mönchengladbach verpflichtet. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ServusMicha%C3%ABl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ServusMichaël</a> Zur Presseerklärung: <a href="https://t.co/lKkkkmy6ad">https://t.co/lKkkkmy6ad</a> <a href="https://t.co/MGOxDmEEhV">pic.twitter.com/MGOxDmEEhV</a> — FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern/status/1163035836109266945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">18 August 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bayern announce Cuisance signing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> Erstes Bild von Coutinho in München. Mehr gleich bei Sky Sport News HD.<a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayern</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> <a href="https://t.co/DuQkepRQD5">pic.twitter.com/DuQkepRQD5</a> — Marc Behrenbeck (@Sky_Marc) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_Marc/status/1163008412617195520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">18 August 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Coutinho spotted in Munich

With just two weeks left in the Italian transfer market, Napoli are stepping up their efforts to sign Inter's Mauro Icardi. The Argentinian looks set to leave San Siro after a summer of speculation surrounding his future. Napoli are desperate to sign the striker and are willing to part with €65 million (£59m/$79m) plus Arkadiusz Milik to secure Icardi’s services. However, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> also report that the frontman would prefer a move to Juventus, who are also keen on the transfer.

Napoli could offer €65m plus Milik for Icardi

<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/lozano-to-complete-medical-on-tuesday-ahead-of-napoli-move-31572" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> are reporting that Hirving Lozano will complete a medical with Napoli on Tuesday ahead of a move from PSV Eindhoven. A €42 million (£38m/$51m) fee has been agreed with the clubs, with the player’s agent, Mino Raiola, meeting the club in the early hours of Sunday morning to trash out the deal’s finer points.

 Lozano medical to take place on Tuesday

Harry Maguire’s former team-mate James Maddison has praised Harry Maguire for his conduct this summer during the speculation around his move to Manchester United. "The way he conducted himself over the summer was fantastic and it's the perfect example for anyone going through that situation,” said Maddison. "He came into training every day, trained as well as he could, was excellent in pre-season games and his focus was on Leicester. When it came to the time to sign for Manchester United then so be it, but he conducted himself brilliantly.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/perfect-maguire-conducted-himself-brilliantly-says-maddison/1gdecggs063uc1mc7wrglvelcm" target="_blank">Read the full story at Goal.</a>

Maguire praised for attitude this summer

Tiemoue Bakayoko could be about to return to France with two Ligue 1 clubs weighing up moves for the midfielder, according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1167012/PSG-Monaco-Tiemoue-Bakayoko-lifeline-Chelsea-transfer-news" target="_blank">the Express</a>. Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco are both interested in the 24-year-old whose Chelsea career looks to have come to an end. Bakayoko joined the Blues from Monaco in 2017, but has failed to impress in that time and spent last year on loan at AC Milan.

PSG and Monaco consider Bakayoko move

Fenerbahce are interested in a deal to sign Bologna and Paraguay forward Federico Santander from Serie A side Bologna. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fenerbahce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fenerbahce</a> is really interested in Federico <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Santander?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Santander</a>. Talks ongoing with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bologna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bologna</a>, that ask €10M to sell El Ropero. Fener have offered €8M and for him a contract until 2023. <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/1162987533858476033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">18 August 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Fenerbache want Bologna's Santander

Manchester United, Everton and Wolves were interested in signing PSV Eindhoven star Steven Bergwijn during the summer, as per <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/sevilla/sevilla-futbol-club/1167444-bergwijn-renueva-psv">El Desmarque</a>. The winger ultimately chose to remain with the Eredivisie outfit, who wanted €40 million (£37m/$44m) for the Dutch international’s services.

Premier League trio chased Bergwijn this summer

Aston Villa made several offers for Angers midfielder Baptiste Santamaria according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/" target="_blank">L’Equippe</a>. The Villans failed to sign the 24-year-old, who has now reportedly attracted the interest of Napoli. Instead, Dean Smith landed midfielders Douglas Luiz and Marvelous Nakamba in his place.

Villa missed out on Santamaria

Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko&nbsp;remains on the radar of both Monaco and PSG, with <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1167012/PSG-Monaco-Tiemoue-Bakayoko-lifeline-Chelsea-transfer-news" target="_blank">Express</a> reporting the clubs&nbsp;are&nbsp;considering a late move for the Frenchman. The 24-year-old spent last season on loan with Inter and remains surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.&nbsp; The Blues bought Bakayoko from Monaco in 2017 for £40 million but he's failed to secure his place in Chelsea's side after a turbulent debut season.&nbsp;

Monaco and PSG weighing up Bakayoko offer

Edinson Cavani is set to leave&nbsp;PSG at season's end and join new MLS side Inter Miami, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1162761409480011776" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport's reporter Nicolo Schira</a>. The 32-year-old has reportedly agreed to a lucrative three-year deal and will lead the line for a club spearheaded by David Beckham.&nbsp; Miami will enter the MLS in 2020 with Cavani likely to be a mid-season signing&nbsp;for the club.&nbsp;

Cavani closes in on Inter Miami move

Manchester United are ready to pay Marcos Rojo to leave the club, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-ready-go-desperate-18954530" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Rojo still has two years left on his deal, and with the club not able to find a buyer, United are ready to make an offer to buy the defender out of his contract.&nbsp;

Man Utd ready to pay Rojo to leave 

Hirving Lozano joining Napoli is "just a matter of time" according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/napoli-closing-in-on-lozano-the-latest" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>.&nbsp; The report claims the Mexico international will sign a five-year worth&nbsp;€4 million per season.&nbsp;

Napoli closing on Lozano

Mario Balotelli has a new home in Serie A, with the deal expected to be announced on Sunday.&nbsp; <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/balotelli-brescia-deal-complete-announcement-expected-tomorrow" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a> reports that the forward's deal is done, but a susperstition has seen the club hold the signing for an extra day for better luck.&nbsp;

Balotelli deal with Brescia to be announced on Sunday

Mauricio Pochettino had admitted that some Spurs players could still make an exit this summer.&nbsp; The Tottenham boss says his squad could still change, despite how late in the summer it is.&nbsp; "I think it's not an excuse. I am not complaining about the situation, only explaining it," the Argentine stated after the match.&nbsp;"Of course, we still need to wait to see what happens with our squad. Maybe some players are still in a situation where things can happen." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/difficult-circumstances-pochettino-admits-transfer/q5d5a0khsfwv10tkt05a42ut6" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Poch admits Spurs players could still leave 

Real Madrid will make a late £60 million ($73m) bid to sign&nbsp;Christian Eriksen from Tottenham, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9744443/christian-eriksen-real-madrid-60m-bid-spurs-transfer-news/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1566078064" target="_blank">as reported by the Sun.</a> The Spanish giants are waiting until the last minute to pile pressure on&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;chief Daniel Levy to accept a ‘take it or leave it’ offer for the Dane.&nbsp; Levy is determined not to let big assets leave on a free and sold Mousa Dembele last season rather than allow him to run down his contract.

Real Madrid to make late play for Eriksen 

Celtic&nbsp;are closing in on the signing of Rosenborg full-back Birger Meling after confirming the capture of former Southampton striker Jonathan Afolabi,<a href="https://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/17844344.celtic-close-birger-meling-landing-striker-jonathan-afolabi/" target="_blank"> the Glasgow Evening Times claims.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Celtic&nbsp;manager Neil Lennon was tight-lipped&nbsp;about the possibility of bringing Meling to Glasgow after watching his side labour to a 2-1 win over Dunfermline after extra-time in the Betfred Cup. But it is believed that Meling is close to agreeing a deal to join the Scottish champions, and he could be unveiled before Celtic’s Europa League play-off against AIK Stockholm on Thursday night.

Celtic close in on Meling signing

Borussia Monchengladbach have confirmed thier French midfielder Mickael Cuisance has joined Bayern Munich for €10 million (£9m/$11m), <a href="https://www.kicker.de/755697/artikel" target="_blank">as reported by Kicker.</a>&nbsp; Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said:&nbsp;“Mickael is a huge talent, with a lot of quality in possession football. I think he will make a name for himself because he has a good mentality, an excellent technique and an excellent left foot.”&nbsp;

Bayern sign Cuisance

Manchester United striker Alexis Sanchez has turned down the chance to leave Old Trafford and join&nbsp;Italian outfit Roma, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/alexis-sanchez-turned-down-roma-18953913" target="_blank">according to the Mirror.</a> United were willing to pay a huge chunk of his £560,000-a-week wages after the two clubs had agreed a loan deal with an option to buy. But the Chilean has turned down the chance of a move to the Italian capital.&nbsp;

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