Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona view €250m Salah as Messi successor

Tottenham enquired about signing two Manchester United players during the summer transfer window, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-vs-tottenham-transfer-15070476" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. United had been interested in Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld, but there was also the possibility of players heading in the opposite direction. According to the report, Spurs asked about Anthony Martial and Juan Mata, but United rejected the approach for the attacking pair.

Spurs asked about two Man Utd stars

Barcelona view Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah as a €250 million (£226m/$291m) successor to Lionel Messi, claims <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/99825/barca-ya-ha-decidido-quien-sera-sucesor-leo-messi-llegara-2019" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Salah has established himself as one of the most devastating attackers in world football over the past couple of years and is being lined up by Barca to take over the mantle from Messi, and also to provide support due to concerns over the long-term form of Luis Suarez. Kylian Mbappe is also a player of interest, but Barca are planning to make a move to bring in Egypt star Salah in the summer of 2019.

Barca view €250m Salah as Messi successor

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer Tottenham £100 million ($128m) to secure the services of Christian Eriksen, according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1008506/Tottenham-Hotspur-PSG-Christian-Eriksen-Danny-Rose-Mauricio-Pochettino" target="_blank">Sunday Express</a>. The paper reports that Ligue 1 side are eager to add some extra quality in midfield before the transfer window shuts this coming Friday and a bumper bid for the Denmark international is being considered should their attempts to sign Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona fail - which seems likely <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/no-other-club-can-offer-me-what-barcelona-offers-rakitic/1ka460a85g0g21oy7qria2w8cb" target="_blank">following the Croatian's latest comments</a>. Eriksen, who has been a key player for Spurs since joining from Ajax in 2013,&nbsp;has also been heavily linked with Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.

PSG ready to make £100m Eriksen bid

The Danish playmaker is an alternative target

Barcelona&nbsp;midfielder Ivan Rakitic has ruled out leaving Camp Nou, despite rumours linking him with a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. "The last days were for reflecting and for me is a privilege wearing the&nbsp;shirt, I am very proud and I hope to be here for a long time," Rakitic told reporters in the mixed zone after the 1-0 win over Real Valladolid. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/no-other-club-can-offer-me-what-barcelona-offers-rakitic/1ka460a85g0g21oy7qria2w8cb" target="_blank">Read his full comments here</a>

Rakitic rules out PSG transfer

Midfielder not looking to leave Barcelona

Real Betis remain favourites to sign Barcelona midfielder Rafinha before the close of the transfer window, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/benfica-suma-puja-por-rafinha-7003910" target="_blank">Sport</a>. Barcelona are willing to offload Rafinha, but their demand for €25 million (£23m/$29m), potentially as a mandatory purchase option at the end of a loan deal, is a sticking point for Betis. Benfica are also interested in Rafinha, and would be prepared to meet the asking price, but their offer hinges on qualification for the Champions League group phase.

Barcelona want €25m for Rafinha

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is weighing up an approach for Sporting’s attacking midfielder Ryan Gauld, according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/castaignos-e-gauld-cobicados" target="_blank">Record</a>. A potentially season-ending injury to Jamie Murphy has left Gerrard looking for cover and he is considering a move for former Dundee United youngster Gauld. Sporting are keen to offload Gauld before the transfer window closes and he could head to Ibrox on a season-long loan deal.

Rangers consider Gauld loan offer

Monaco have agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen to sign left-back Benjamin Heinrichs, reports <a href="https://www.sport1.de/transfermarkt/2018/08/benjamin-henrichs-vor-wechsel-von-bayer-leverkusen-zu-as-monaco" target="_blank">Sport1</a>. Heinrichs has previously been linked with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City, but is now set to link up with Ligue 1 side Monaco. Leverkusen have accepted an offer in the region of €20 million (£18m/$23m) for Heinrichs, who will now undergo a medical ahead of finalising his move.

Monaco agree €20m Heinrichs deal

Simon Mignolet has been left frustrated by Liverpool's decision to deny him a loan move while allowing Loris Karius to join Besiktas. Mignolet has been called upon to act as backup for Alisson so far this season, while Karius has been sent to&nbsp;Turkey on a two-year loan deal. And the 30-year-old is not happy with being stuck on the bench despite receiving offers for a temporary move away from Anfield. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/mignolet-its-strange-that-liverpool-let-karius-go-but-not-me/j2yammgqtvep17udopsj3tdf9" target="_blank">Read what Mignolet had to say right here!</a>

Mignolet: Strange that Karius got to leave instead of me

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en-gb">EDF: "With Kevin Strootman, there are transfer discussions ongoing and we’re assessing the situation. He’ll almost certainly be in the squad for tomorrow, but we’ll make a call on that after the final training session."<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RomaAtalanta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RomaAtalanta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SerieA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SerieA</a>— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASRomaEN/status/1033706073662861314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">26 August 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco has confirmed Kevin Strootman is a wanted man, with the midfielder expected to join Marseille on a five-year contract.

Strootman closes on €25m Marseille switch

Leicester City will consider a January approach for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Bradley Dack, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7101888/leicester-blackburn-golden-boy-bradley-dack/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Dack has enjoyed an impressive start to the season with Championship side Blackburn after being linked with a summer move to Leicester. The Foxes could now step up their interest in the New Year, amid reports he will cost in the region of £10 million ($13m).

Leicester plot £10m Dack move

Loris Karius has thanked Liverpool fans for their support after joining Besiktas on a two-year loan. The goalkeeper made two crucial errors in Liverpool's Champions League final loss to Real Madrid in May, while he also struggled for form&nbsp;during pre-season. Liverpool subsequently paid a then world-record fee for a goalkeeper to sign Alisson from Roma. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/you-never-let-me-walk-alone-karius-says-goodbye-to-liverpool/efcd731vjygxz6btvwl81pdz" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here!</a>

Karius pays tribute to Liverpool

Schalke look to have won the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Sebastian Rudy in a €15 million (£14m/$17m) deal, reports <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bundesliga/vereine/schalke/sebastian-rudy-schalke-wechsel-perfekt-fc-bayern-56883904.sport.html" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>. Rudy is being allowed to leave Bayern due to a surplus of midfielders in Niko Kovac’s squad, and he had been wanted by RB Leipzig. However, the Germany international now looks to be on his way to Schalke and the transfer could be completed on Monday.

Rudy poised for €15m Schalke transfer

Hearts are set to sign Manchester United youngster Demetri Mitchell on loan for a second time, reports <a href="http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3611695/manchester-uniteds-demetri-mitchell-set-to-rejoin-hearts-on-loan-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Mitchell spent the second half of last season on loan at Hearts and he is poised to rejoin the Scottish side for the remainder of this campaign. Capable of playing anywhere down the left-hand side of the pitch, Mitchell was involved in United’s pre-season plans, but has yet to establish himself as a regular with Jose Mourinho’s first-team squad.

United youngster set for Hearts loan

Manchester United are set to hold talks with Ander Herrera regarding a new contract at Old Trafford, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7102012/manchester-united-midfielder-ander-herrera-set-for-two-year-contract-extension-despite-lack-of-first-team-action/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Herrera is keen to stay with United and is hopeful of signing a two-year extension to his current deal, which is due to expire at the end of the season. Discussions are being planned for the upcoming international break once the European transfer window has closed.

Herrera set for new Man Utd deal

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha is good enough to play for Real Madrid, according to three-time European Cup winner Graeme Souness. Ivory Coast international Zaha agreed a new deal at Selhurst Park earlier this month that runs until 2023, having last season helped prevent his boyhood club from dropping into the Championship. Yet Souness has made the bold claim Zaha should be playing for a club accustomed to challenging for Europe's major honours, rather than one involved in&nbsp;relegation fights. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/crystal-palace-wilfried-zaha-play-for-real-madrid-graeme/uct7vxlk2mle112vo3tvztibq" target="_blank">Read what Souness had to say right here!</a>

'Zaha could play for Real Madrid'

Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez is insistent that his discussions over his future at the club is an issue he is happy to leave until the new year as he looks to guide his side to another impressive Premier League finish. He was expected to sign a contract extension before the new campaign began, but talks broke down after Benitez was unable to receive assurances over control on transfer spending. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/benitez-newcastles-form-more-important-than-my-future/1kpwiy5wpimaf1gunxv5ob2yb7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Benitez not focusing on future

Aaron Ramsey is delaying his contract extension with Arsenal in order to secure ‘his last big pay day’, according to former Gunners man Ray Parlour. The Wales international is into the final year of his current deal at the Emirates Stadium and has repeatedly been linked with a departure, with Barcelona, Chelsea, Lazio and Manchester City all linked to his signature. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/ramsey-seeking-last-big-pay-day-from-new-arsenal-contract/cin3wtaq80oc1eypc91x3doym" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here!</a>

Ramsey wants 'last pay day' from new Gunners deal

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb">Samuel Shashoua has joined Atlético Baleares on loan until the end of the season, subject to international clearance. Good luck, <a href="https://twitter.com/Sam_shash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sam_shash</a>. <a href="https://t.co/5uYjHmp7V3">pic.twitter.com/5uYjHmp7V3</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1033662840253558784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">26 August 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Spurs midfielder heads to Spain

Chelsea are insistent that Roman Abramovich remains committed to the club&nbsp;amid a report&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Sunday Times&nbsp;that he wants to sell the Stamford Bridge side. The report says that the oligarch's directors have appointed advisers from merchant bank Raine Group to conduct a strategic review at Chelsea. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-knock-back-abramovich-sale-reports/dzvrsp90pu4h1cel8fbavzpf3" target="_blank">Read more on Goal right here!</a>

Chelsea knock back Abramovich sale reports

David Luiz is the latest Chelsea player to admit that Antonio Conte’s summer departure from the club meant an extended stay at Stamford Bridge. Following on from compatriot Willian, the former Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica centre-back has confessed that had&nbsp;the Italian not been sacked on the eve of the new season, the chances of him still playing for the Blues would be slim. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/david-luiz-if-conte-stayed-id-have-left-chelsea/nvcw6ckxkcw610ntye2dtwcv4" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here!</a>

David Luiz: If Conte stayed, I’d have left Chelsea

Thierry Henry could be appointed as Bordeaux manager by Wednesday, per <a href="https://www.sudouest.fr/2018/08/26/girondins-thierry-henry-officialise-des-mercredi-5336787-766.php" target="_blank">Sudouest</a>. The former Arsenal striker, who has worked as a coach for the Belgium national team, has been heavily linked with the post since previous boss Gustavo Poyet was suspended by the club, and could be installed in time to take training later this week.

Henry could be appointed by Bordeaux by Wednesday

Roman Abramovich has put Chelsea up for sale, and values the club at over £2 billion (€2.2bn/$2.5bn), per the <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/super-rich-alerted-to-chelsea-sale-cz7lv7lkb" target="_blank">Sunday Times</a>. The Russian oligarch has hired an American investment bank to broker the sale, and is hopeful of receiving a record fee for a football club. Abramovich rejected a £2bn bid from Sir Jim Ratcliffe earlier this year, as he was holding out for a higher bidder.

Abramovich puts £2bn Chelsea up for sale

Kevin Strootman has been identified as a potential target by Ligue 1 club Marseille, report <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Mercato-l-om-pourrait-se-lancer-sur-le-dossier-kevin-strootman/933881" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The French club are willing to pay €30 million (£27m/$34m) for the midfielder, but are also interested in signing Nabil Bentaleb, with the former Tottenham star an alternative to the Netherlands international.

Strootman a target for Marseille

Liverpool&nbsp;manager Jurgen Klopp predicted a bright future for "fantastic goalkeeper" Loris Karius following&nbsp;confirmation of his loan move to Besiktas. Karius, 25, will spend the next two seasons in&nbsp;Turkey&nbsp;as he attempts to rebuild his career. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/klopp-backs-fantastic-karius-to-shine-for-besiktas/10xgqhurhhq9z1qza1xfqdbo34" target="_blank">Read the full story!</a>

Klopp backs 'fantastic' Karius to shine at Besiktas

Manchester United are already sizing up Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini for a possible January move, the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7101684/manchester-united-transfer-news-lorenzo-pellegrini/" target="_blank">Sun</a> reports. The 22-year-old would fill the profile of the box-to-box player United wanted - but did not sign - this summer. However, a centre-back remains the priority of manager Jose Mourinho.

Man Utd eye Pellegrini for January

Sevilla's hopes of signing Julian Draxler from PSG have been dashed due to the player's price tag, <a href="http://www.lequipe.com">L'Equipe</a> reports. The Germany international is set for a peripheral role at Parc des Princes under Thomas Tuchel and could be shipped out. However, Sevilla cannot afford the attacking midfielder's wages.

Sevilla priced out of Draxler move

Juventus are in the race to sign 17-year-old full-back Rayan Ait Nouri from Ligue 1 side Angers, according to <a href="http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Rayan-ait-nouri-angers-sur-le-depart/933867">L'Equipe</a>. The teenager featured in his side's 3-1 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday and is touted as one of France's greatest prospects. However, he may well depart Angers before the close of the summer transfer window, with RB Leipzig in the hunt, too.

Juventus make move for Ait Nouri

Ligue 1 side Monaco want to sign&nbsp;Chelsea midfielder&nbsp;Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan this summer, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7098369/chelsea-ruben-loftus-cheek-monaco-loan/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports.&nbsp; The 22-year-old has been told to wait his turn with the London club, but the French side can offer playing time that would be valuable for the youngster.&nbsp;

Monaco want Loftus-Cheek on loan

Aaron Ramsey is set to follow Mesut Ozil's lead and force Arsenal to wait on a decision about his future, the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6098445/Aaron-Ramsey-delay-decision-Arsenal-future-January.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> claims.&nbsp; The 27-year-old will be a free agent at the end of the season and, having seen Ozil's wait pay off, is willing to test the club's resolve by not signing a new deal until the winter.&nbsp;

Ramsey to make Gunners wait on contract

Fenerbahce are keen on landing Tottenham's Moussa Sissoko before the end of the month, according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1008497/Man-Utd-Martial-Tottenham-transfer-Martial-Rose-Sissoko" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; Spurs will not want to see their side depleted, but the French star has been a flop in London and could be ready to move on.&nbsp;

Fenerbahce keen on Moussa Sissoko

LAFC captain and center back&nbsp;Laurent Ciman is drawing interest from Europe, according to <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/08/25/after-being-left-out-18-rumors-swirl-around-lafcs-laurent-ciman" target="_blank">MLSsoccer.com</a>. Ligue 1's Dijon seems to be the frontrunner at the moment.&nbsp;

LAFC's Ciman drawing European looks

The only contact Manchester United had over deals for Toby Alderweireld and Danny Rose was a call from Spurs, the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-uniteds-only-contact-over-13139039" target="_blank">Mirror</a> claims.&nbsp; The report claims that the Old Trafford side made no attempt to sign the Spurs stars and were not considering a move for either player before they were contacted by Spurs.

Spurs called United over Rose and Alderweireld

The £87million ($112m) price put on Anthony Martial has put European clubs on alert, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/725664/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Anthony-Martial-price-tag" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; The French forward's agent has made it clear he wants a move for his client and the Premier League side are ready to offload him if the price is met.&nbsp;

European teams on alert for Martial

U.S. national team defender Cameron Carter-Vickers has been loaned to Swansea City, the <a href="https://www.swanseacity.com/news/cameron-relishing-swans-challenge" target="_blank">club's announced</a> on Saturday.&nbsp; The 20-year-old has found playing time hard to come by at Tottenham and spent last season on loan with two different clubs.&nbsp;

Carter-Vickers loaned to Swansea 

Danny Rose has his eyes on a move to Ligue 1 with Marseille, the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/725638/Tottenham-transfer-news-Danny-Rose-Marseille-England-squad" target="_blank">Daily Star</a> reports.&nbsp; The defender is eager to keep his England hopes alive and believes he needs a move to do so.&nbsp;

Rose eyes Marseille move

Manchester United are lining up a winter window deal for Ryan Sessegnon, according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1008513/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Jose-Mourinho-Ryan-Sessegnon" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; Jose Mourinho wants to make a point by landing the prized youngster from Fulham.&nbsp;

Mourinho wants winter Sessegnon deal

Old Trafford boss wants to make point with young star

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