Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Christensen and Kessie could leave Barcelona for free

Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie could both leave Barcelona for free if they are not registered ahead of Saturday's La Liga opener against Rayo Vallecano, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4718067/barcelona-signings-christensen-kessie-could-leave-club-on-free-transfers-if-not-registered-in-time" target="_self">ESPN</a>.The two signed this summer as part of an influx of new signings, but neither has been registered ahead of the league campaign.If Barca are not able to register them for financial reasons, the two could choose to execute a clause that allows them to leave for free.

Christensen and Kessie could leave Barca for free (ESPN)

Chelsea&nbsp;are close to finalising a deal for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-chelsea-cerca-llegar-acuerdo-14253981" target="_blank">SPORT</a>.Manchester United are also in the race but it seems that the Dutch midfielder will move to London to continue playing in the UEFA Champions League. The Blues are advancing in negotiations with Barca and are willing to pay over €80 million (£68m/$82m) to seal De Jong's services.

Chelsea edging closer to seal Frenkie de Jong transfer deal (SPORT)

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Once Barcelona register all signings with final green light coming from La Liga, Marcos Alonso will be sealed as next incoming. There’s an agreement in principle with Chelsea since last week 🚨🔵🔴 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Matter of details - Marcos would sign with Barça until 2024 with +1 option. <a href="https://t.co/XzTXH0TFlC">pic.twitter.com/XzTXH0TFlC</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1557099491219673089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona make Alonso plan (Romano)

U.S. men's national team striker Matthew Hoppe has completed his move to Middlesbrough, the club announced. The striker joins from Mallorca as he looks to make a late push for a spot in the USMNT squad at the 2022 World Cup.Hoppe becomes the second American on the books at Boro, joining Zack Steffen, who will spend the season on loan with the club from Manchester City.

USMNT striker Hoppe completes move to Middlesbrough

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Best of luck, @nmoriahwelsh 🤝— AFC Bournemouth Academy (@afcb_academy) <a href="https://x.com/afcb_academy/status/1557351230225129473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Moriah-Welsh shipped to Newport

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ℹ️ Young City defender Hayden Cann has joined Gainsborough Trinity on a season-long loan. 👏 Best of luck, Hayden!— Lincoln City FC 🇺🇦 (@LincolnCity_FC) <a href="https://x.com/LincolnCity_FC/status/1557389824709083140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Cann loaned to Gainsborough

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Deal done. ✅ Welcome, <a href="https://x.com/IssaDiop97?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IssaDiop97</a>! 🤍<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/IssaKindaMagic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IssaKindaMagic</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/FFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FFC</a>— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) <a href="https://x.com/FulhamFC/status/1557411453275033601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fulham announce Diop deal

Frenkie de Jong has been told to take a pay cut by Blaugrana supporters.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-barcelona-fans-heckle-de-jong-over-salary/blt215c6de1eae14df5" target="_blank">Watch what happened here.</a>

WATCH: Barca fans heckle De Jong over salary

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍ HE’S HERE <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WelcomeDamsgaard?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeDamsgaard</a> <a href="https://t.co/HNfZdtD4uf">https://t.co/HNfZdtD4uf</a>— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href="https://x.com/BrentfordFC/status/1557412940864692225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Brentford confirm Damsgaard transfer

GOAL can confirm that Arsenal are interested in signing Villarreal winger Yeremi Pino. Pino has established a reputation as one of the most exciting young forwards in Europe in recent years, making 77 first-team appearances for the Yellow Submarine before his 20th birthday.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-interested-yeremi-pino-transfer-villarreal-willing/blt0e9ae3e9982d81ac" target="_blank">Check out our full exclusive report!</a>

Arsenal interested in Yeremi Pino

Sergio Aguero believes it is possible for Bernardo Silva to make the move to Barcelona and, if he does, the Portuguese star will be key to Xavi's style of play.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bernardo-barcelona-manchester-city-xavi-aguero/blte7dd2f23006ef586" target="_blank">Read his full comments here</a>.

Aguero: Bernardo would be key for Barca

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BREAKING: Manchester City are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund left-back Raphael Guerreiro 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/1qnFKc1tir">pic.twitter.com/1qnFKc1tir</a>— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) <a href="https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1557374535439089664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man City turn attention to Guerreiro

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bit of Villa news: Douglas Luiz in advanced talks over new contract. Confidence now a deal is close. More on <a href="https://x.com/MailSport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MailSport</a>— Sami Mokbel (@SamiMokbel_BBC) <a href="https://x.com/SamiMokbel_BBC/status/1557406684422832134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Luiz in talks for new contract

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🆕👀 "𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙚́𝙜𝙖𝙨𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨 !" ✍️ <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WelcomeMalang?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeMalang</a> <a href="https://t.co/iLWunE4hcV">pic.twitter.com/iLWunE4hcV</a>— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) <a href="https://x.com/AS_Monaco/status/1557396429571850240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sarr heads to Monaco

Chelsea and Manchester United are set to lock horns for Croatian right-back Josip Juranovic, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/chelsea-considering-move-for-celtic-josip-juranovic-" target="_blank">90min. </a>The defender was brilliant last season and was named in the Scottish Premiership Team of the Year.

Chelsea and United fight for Celtic's Josip Juranovic

Strasbourg have rejected a €12 million bid from Wolverhampton Wanderers for striker Ludovic Ajorque, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/IgnazioGenuardi/status/1557343307080032256" target="_blank">Ignazio Genaurdi. </a>They value the player a little higher at €15m and even if Wolves match their price, they might not be willing to let him go as Habib Diallo might depart to Serie A side Salernitana.&nbsp;

Strasbourg reject Wolves'  €12 million bid for Ajorque

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">L’Olympique de Marseille annonce aujourd’hui la signature d’<a href="https://x.com/Alexis_Sanchez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Alexis_Sanchez</a>. Libre de tout contrat, l’attaquant international chilien aux 143 sélections qui a remporté 17 trophées dans sa carrière s’est engagé après le succès de sa visite médicale. 🇨🇱 👉 <a href="https://t.co/uDsgwShYoX">https://t.co/uDsgwShYoX</a> <a href="https://t.co/vVh7F9uzJd">pic.twitter.com/vVh7F9uzJd</a>— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) <a href="https://x.com/OM_Officiel/status/1557347600583598080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Marseille announce Alexis Sanchez signing

Newcastle United are racing ahead of Villarreal to get the signature of Tanguy Ndombele, according to <a href="https://mediafootmarseille.fr/newcastle-et-villarreal-sont-la-pour-ndombele-info-media-foot/" target="_blank">Media Foot. </a>Tottenham value the player at around €50 million which means that the Magpies have to shell out a hefty amount to get the services of the player.

Newcastle ahead of Villarreal to sign Ndombele

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thomas Tuchel is pushing with Todd Boehly to sign Pierre Aubameyang as he’s considered perfect striker - but Barcelona have not received official proposal yet. 🚨🔵 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Chelsea are considering Auba as an option as revealed last week ⤵️ <a href="https://t.co/GqXEQm4e5L">https://t.co/GqXEQm4e5L</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1557345443180322817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Tuchel continues to push for Aubameyang

Newcastle United are interested in signing Goncalo Ramos from Benfica, as reported by <a href="https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/premier-league/12669858/transfer-update-are-newcastle-set-to-make-an-offer-for-benficas-gon231alo-ramos" target="_blank">Sky Sports. </a>The 21-year-old striker should cost around €30m.

Newcastle preparing to bid for Newcastle's Ramos

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ We're delighted to confirm the signing of Hamza Choudhury on a season-long loan from Leicester City, with an option to buy. Welcome, <a href="https://x.com/HamzaChoudhury1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HamzaChoudhury1</a>! 👋<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WatfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WatfordFC</a> | <a href="https://x.com/CorpayFX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CorpayFX</a>— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://x.com/WatfordFC/status/1557320866349715461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Watford get Hamza Choudhury from Leicester City

Iker Bravo has been one of the most sought-after players in the summer and Bayer Leverkusen's striker wishes to play for Real Madrid despite being heavily linked to Atletico Madrid, as per reports from <a href="https://twitter.com/santos_relevo/status/1557295885742120961?s=21&amp;t=q4JVkQuAAtPuCU7Ldr2QlA" target="_blank">Relevo. </a>Madrid is in search of a low-cost transfer option and the 17-year-old fits the bill.

Atletico target Iker Bravo favours Real Madrid move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Brentford have now finally signed and sealed Mikkel Damsgaard deal, here we go confirmed! Medical has been successfully completed in the last 24 hours. 🚨🐝🇩🇰 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrentfordFC</a> Contract will be valid until June 2027, fee around €15m to Sampdoria. It’s finally done, official soon. <a href="https://t.co/O5elOu51gf">pic.twitter.com/O5elOu51gf</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1557298112506593282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Brentford close to signing Mikkel Damsgaard

Bayern Munich have signed Javier Hernandez from Atletico, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/fc-bayern-bayern-muenchen-schnappt-sich-das-naechste-top-talent-80959468.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild. </a><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our Story ✅ Javier Fernández (15) joins <a href="https://x.com/FCBayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayern</a> from Atlético Madrid. Next top-talent for the midfield <a href="https://x.com/BILD_Sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BILD_Sport</a>— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) <a href="https://x.com/cfbayern/status/1557252929228345345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bayern signs teenage sensation from Atletico

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Arsenal are set to complete another outgoing after Lucas Torreira. Pablo Marí leaves the club and joins Italian Serie A side Monza, full agreement now reached - it’s done. 🚨🔴 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> Pablo Marì leaves on loan deal with obligation to buy if Monza will remain in Serie A. <a href="https://t.co/7kCeWAbhP4">pic.twitter.com/7kCeWAbhP4</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1557267065354031109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Pablo Mari set to join Monza

Hector Bellerin is on the verge of signing for Real Betis, as reported by<a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/betis/2022/08/09/62f259d9ca474157518b45b8.html" target="_blank"> Marca. </a>His agent is in London and is in talks with ARsenal to terminate his contract.

Bellerin close to joining Betis

West Ham are interested in signing Bayern Munich centre-back Tanguy Nianzou, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/west-ham-transfer-notebook-kehrer-bid-vlasic-exit-close-centre-back-latest">90min</a>.David Moyes is looking to shore up his defence and is looking at Ninazou as an option.

West Ham pursue Bayern's Tanguy Nianzou

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Another attacking option now under consideration for Man Utd is Watford's Ismaila Sarr. Previously linked to Old Trafford. Has a lot of Premier League interest in taking him back to the top-flight. <a href="https://t.co/4OyYYg6lbt">https://t.co/4OyYYg6lbt</a>— Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) <a href="https://x.com/GraemeBailey/status/1556985244016050176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Manchester United reignite interest in Ismaila Sarr

Nottingham Forest have turned their sight to Villarreal left-back Pervis Estupinian after Alex Moreno stayed put at Real Betis, according to Daily Mail. Ligue 1 outfits Lyon and Nice are also interested in the defender.

Forest interested in Villarreal's left-back Pervis Estupinan

Nottingham Forest are pushing to sign Pervis Estupinan from Villarreal, reports <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a9195619654380053342-nottingham-forest-fonce-sur-pervis-estupinan" target="_self">Foot Mercato</a>. Villarreal would be willing to sell the Ecuadorian for €20 million after the fullback made 28 La Liga appearances last season. Forest recently saw a move for Alex Moreno fall apart, leaving the newly-promoted club in need of a full-back.

Forest after Ecuadorian star Estupinan

Georgino Wijnaldum has revealed Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi convinced him to join Roma on loan from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.Wijnaldum played alongside Salah at Liverpool and last year teamed up with Hakimi at PSG, and he says both influenced his decision in a big way.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/salah-hakimi-roma-reveals-wijnaldum/blt4ceabdb2eda543a7" target="_self">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Salah and Hakimi convinced me to join Roma, reveals Wijnaldum

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Monza remain optimistic for Pablo Marí deal. Hellas Verona have been trying to enter the race until the end but Monza are progressing in talks with Arsenal. 🚨⚪️🔴 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> Arsenal are waiting for player’s final decision but Monza want to get it done soon. <a href="https://t.co/4zlaGsJkSM">pic.twitter.com/4zlaGsJkSM</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1557087219923427328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Monza after Arsenal's Mari

The New York Red Bulls are set to sign Canadian winger Tyler Pasher, reports <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/new-york-red-bulls-finalizing-deal-for-ex-houston-dynamo-winger-tyler-pasher" target="_self">90min</a>. Pasher was waived by the Houston Dynamo last week after providing six goals and three assists in 39 games. Pasher's new contract with the Red Bulls will run through the end of the MLS season.

Pasher set for Red Bulls move

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