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Gareth Bale has been offered&nbsp;a&nbsp;£1m-per-week wage by&nbsp;Beijing Guoan, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/gareth-bale-offered-eye-watering-18499003" target="_blank">Mirror.</a> The offer, which would be spread out over the course of the contract, would make Bale the highest paid player in the world. Yet the despite the lucrative offer, Bale may still be inclined to remain in Europe.

Bale offered £1m a week in China

Beijing Guoan are willing to make the Wales star the highest paid player in the world

Real Madrid have told midfielder&nbsp;Dani Ceballos to make up his mind over a season-long loan to either Tottenham or Arsenal. Both north London clubs retain an interest in the 22-year-old Spain international, and according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/07/21/football/1563741932_745717.html" target="_blank">AS</a>, the player is being urged to make up his mind and choose one or the other. Real Madrid will not sell Ceballos this year as they believe he has a long-term future at the club.

Ceballos urged to decide between Tottenham and Arsenal

Midfielder must choose between north London rivals

No fewer than three&nbsp;Chinese Super League teams are set to do battle for the signature of Real Madrid outcast Gareth Bale, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/07/21/5d34c8ee22601d20348b4589.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Jiangsu Suning&nbsp;and&nbsp;Beijing Guoan&nbsp;have been heavily linked with a move for the Welshman, while&nbsp;Shanghai Shenhua&nbsp;have also been mentioned as a possible destination. The winger was&nbsp;completely omitted&nbsp;from Real's&nbsp;squad for the friendly againt&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;on Saturday night with<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/zidane-confirms-bale-is-very-close-to-leaving-real-madrid/1mmx2tstalo8j1gp2l49e4ca12" target="_blank"> Zinedine Zidane claiming an exit was coming</a>&nbsp;- a move which prompted an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/zidane-disgrace-bales-agent-slams-real-madrid-boss-exit-talk/x5cu9hy6xjn1165xyh3olie2p" target="_blank">angry response from his agent&nbsp;Jonathan Barnett</a>.

Bale wanted by two Chinese Super League teams

Liverpool utility man James Milner has revealed he is "in the dark" about whether the club&nbsp;want him to stay at Anfield beyond the coming season. The 33-year-old's current deal has one year left to run,&nbsp;at which point he would&nbsp;be available on a Bosman deal. So far, the former Manchester City man has insisted he'd like to stay on Merseyside. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/milner-admits-doubt-over-liverpool-future-as-reds-delay-contract-/1amkgjxsmift41uty4y6d61996" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Milner in the dark over Liverpool future

Arsenal are considering moving on from their pursuit of Celtic left-back Kierian Tierney, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7274129/Arsenal-reconsidering-transfer-options-hitting-wall-attempts-land-Kieran-Tierney.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Gunners have reached an impasse over the&nbsp;£25 million-rated ($31m) Tierney with Celtic demanding much of the fee up front and in more guaranteed add-ons. As a result Arsenal are wondering whether they would be better off investing in strengthening multiple areas of the squad.&nbsp;

Arsenal consider moving on from Tierney

The Portland Timbers have made the loan of&nbsp;Tomas Conechny from San Lorenzo permanent, the MLS club have announced. The transfer was completed using targeted allocation money, though the fee was not disclosed. Conechny joined the Timbers in July 2018 and has made 12 appearances thus far in his time in Portland. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">“We are extremely happy that Tomás is fully a part of the Timbers." Tomás Conechny has been permanently signed from San Lorenzo. DETAILS | <a href="https://t.co/oQjlBeVNGV">https://t.co/oQjlBeVNGV</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCTID?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCTID</a> <a href="https://t.co/PXrVW3fhrD">pic.twitter.com/PXrVW3fhrD</a>— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimbersFC/status/1153386896707317760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Timbers make Conechny move permanent

Inter&nbsp;CEO Beppe Marotta has confirmed the club are in the hunt for two strikers, though he has conceded the club are limited by the financial constraints of Financial Fair Play. The San Siro club made one of the biggest moves in&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;this summer by bringing in former&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;boss&nbsp;Antonio Conte to replace Luciano Spalletti. It was expected the club was to overhaul their attack this summer and while Marotta confirmed that is the plan, he added there are financial considerations the club must take into account. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/we-are-seeking-two-strikers-marotta-confirms-inter-plans-but/1my6ws9f5w8nv1cgznzgm61yaw" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Inter want two strikers but concerned about FFP - Marotta

West Brom have enquired about bringing Everton defender Mason Holgate back to the club on loan, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7274097/West-Brom-make-enquiry-bringing-Mason-Holgate-club-loan-deal-Everton.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The 22-year-old Holgate spent the second half of last season on loan with the Baggies, helping them in the run to the promotion playoffs. And new West Brom manager Slaven Bilic wants Holgate to return to the club for this upcoming&nbsp;season.

West Brom enquire over Holgate

Cagliari are nearing an €18 million (£16m/$20m) deal for Boca Juniors&nbsp;midfielder Nahitan&nbsp;Nandez, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/cagliari-close-to-securing-boca-juniors-nandez-the-latest" target="_blank">Gianlucadimarzio.com</a>. Discussions have taken place in recent days and Cagliari are in continuous contact with the Argentine giants. While the deal is not yet complete, it is expected there will be a fee of between&nbsp;€17m-€18m.

Cagliari near €18m deal for Nandez

Former Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam has joined Reading on a one-year deal, the Championship club have announced. The 33-year-old midfielder departed Stoke City on free transfer and had spent time on trial with Blackburn this summer. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">🕑 Time for another signing?<a href="https://twitter.com/Charlie26Adam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Charlie26Adam</a> joins the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Royals</a> on a one-year deal<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CharlieIsARoyal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CharlieIsARoyal</a>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/1153379181557927938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Former Liverpool midfielder Adam joins Reading

The Chicago Fire have signed former United States international Jonathan Bornstein, <a href="https://www.chicago-fire.com/post/2019/07/22/chicago-fire-soccer-club-acquires-defender-jonathan-bornstein" target="_blank">the MLS club have announced</a>. The Fire acquired Bornstein from Israeli club&nbsp;Maccabi Netanya while also sending $50K in targeted allocation money to the Columbus Crew for the top spot in the MLS waiver order.&nbsp; The 34-year-old left back has signed a deal through 2020 with a club option for 2021.&nbsp;

Fire sign former USMNT defender Bornstein

Gareth Bale will require an offer of wages on the level of the world's highest-paid players in order to depart Real Madrid, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11835/11768500/gareth-bale-needs-huge-offer-to-leave-real-madrid" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Bale currently earns&nbsp;£550,000-per-week on a contract that runs through 2022 and only wants to leave the club if he believes the move is right for him. One situation might be if a club offered him wages to make him close to the highest paid players in the world, a source has told Sky.&nbsp;

Bale needs huge wage offer to leave Madrid

Roma are targeting Watford's Gerard Deulofeu as an alternative to AC Milan forward Suso, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-derby-spagnolo-sulla-fascia-tra-suso-e-deulofeu-i-dettagli-85862" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The Italian side are proposing a player-plus-cash deal involving goalkeeper Robin Olsen, who they are looking to sell following the signing of Pau Lopez. Roma have been in talks with AC Milan over a deal for Suso but remain some way apart in terms of a fee, with the Rossoneri valuing the 25-year-old at €40 million (£36m/$45m).

Roma targeting Deulofeu

Liverpool and Manchester City are considering making a move for Flamengo's 17-year-old Brazilian midfielder Reinier, report the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7272457/Manchester-City-Liverpool-set-battle-sign-17-year-old-Flamengo-midfielder-Reinier.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The teenager has yet to make a senior appearance for his club but is seen as one of Brazil's brightest young talents. Everton, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund have also been linked with the player, who would not be able to leave Flamengo until he turns 18 in January.

Prem duo tracking Brazilian Flamengo teenager 

AC Milan have agreed a deal worth €50m (£45m/£56m) with Atletico Madrid for forward Angel Correa, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/DiMarzio/status/1153348409555922944?s=09" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzo.</a> AC Milan director Zvonimir Boban was in Spain on Sunday putting the final touches on the deal. Correa has scored 40 goals in 178 appearances for Atletico since joining the club from San Lorenzo in 2014.

AC Milan agree Correa fee

Atletico Madrid have decided to pursue a move for Real Madrid's James Rodriguez over Tottenham's Christian Eriksen, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2019/07/22/5d35b090e2704eea3f8b4585.html" target="_blank">Marca.</a> Atletico were believed to be leading the chase for Eriksen but they have instead switched their attention to Colombia forward James, with Real actively looking to sell the 28-year-old this summer. One factor seems to be the cost of the deal, with James believed to be valued at around €40m (£36m/$45m) compared to Eriksen, who Tottenham value at around €70m (£63m/$79m).

Atletico prefer James move over Eriksen

Leeds midfielder Vurnon Anita is set to leave Elland Road for Major League Soccer, reports <a href="https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/vurnon-anita-poised-leeds-united-16625365" target="_blank">Leeds Live. </a> The Dutchman has struggled for regular first-team football since joining Leeds from Newcastle in 2017, making just 18 league appearances for the Yorkshire club. He spent last season on loan at Eredivisie side Willem II but is now looking to secure a move to the United States, though there has been no formal approach for the 30-year-old as yet.

Anita set for MLS move

Manchester United are ready to make a move for Juventus forward Paulo Dybala if Romelu Lukaku or Paul Pogba leave, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7273135/Transfer-News-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-sees-Paulo-Dybala-perfect-playmaker-Man-Utd.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Juventus are willing to consider offers for the Argentina international and value him between £70m-£90m ($87.3m-$112.4m). Paris Saint-Germain and Inter are also interested in Dybala, though the 25-year-old is not interested in a move to the latter.

Man Utd eye Juve's Dybala 

Arsenal head of football&nbsp;Raul Sanllehi has returned to the United Kingdom to work on a pair of potential transfers, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-chief-jets-back-18649687" target="_blank">Mirror.</a> One of those moves is a season-long loan for Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos, who the Gunners are reportedly battling Tottenham for. The other potential transfer is for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney with the Gunners trying to pay less of the&nbsp;£25 million ($31m) fee up front.

Arsenal head of football returns to UK

<a href="https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2019-07-22/announcement-jordy-clasie-southampton-az-alkmaar-transfer" target="_blank">Southampton have confirmed</a>&nbsp;midfielder Jordy Clasie has departed the club permanently for Eredivisie side AZ. Clasie has spent the last two seasons on loan, first with Club Brugge then Feyenoord and joins AZ on a four-year deal. Reports have said Southampton received no fee, agreeing to a contract termination with Clasie.

Clasie departs Southampton for AZ

Barcelona are interested in Bayern Munich left back David Alaba due to his tactical versatility, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190722/463626051618/alaba-un-4-en-1-en-el-radar-del-barcelona.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The club do see Alaba as potential competition for Jordi Alba, but they are intrigued by his ability to play three other different positions as well.

Barca intrigued by Alaba's tactical versatility

Milan and Juventus are continuing to discuss a possible sale of&nbsp;Merih Demiral, with the Serie A champions providing the San Siro side an opening, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/milan-continue-to-pursue-demiral-the-latest" target="_blank">Gianlucadimarzio.com</a>. Juventus have not given the green light over a sale however, and they are still debating whether to include a buy-back option in a potential deal. Talks will likely heat up further when Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici returns to Italy from his club's Asian tour.

Milan, Juve Demiral talks progressing

Bruno Fernandes will certainly cost more than €62 million (£56m/$70m),&nbsp;Sporting&nbsp;C.P. president&nbsp;Frederico Varandas has insisted, amid reports of interest from&nbsp;Manchester United.&nbsp; The Red Devils have been linked with the&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;international for a number of months, with Ole Gunnar Solskajer seeing him as a potential replacement for Paul Pogba if the French playmaker were to leave this summer. Reports in Portugal have claimed Man Utd are preparing a bid in the region of&nbsp;€62m, so Varandas' latest comments will come as a blow to the Premier League side. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bruno-fernandes-will-cost-man-utd-more-than-62m-sporting/n1hdf97ki62v1lv7g8apshfth" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Man Utd target Fernandes will cost more than €62m

Rangers have confirmed midfielder&nbsp;Daniel Candeias has departed the club for&nbsp;Genclerbirligi for an undisclosed fee. Genclerbirligi, promoted to the Turkish Super Lig for this year, have signed Candeias to a two-year contract. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RangersFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RangersFC</a> can confirm Daniel Candeias has joined Turkish side Genclerbirligi for an undisclosed fee. ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/U9BByvo4oB">https://t.co/U9BByvo4oB</a> <a href="https://t.co/Zjs0QJJfvZ">pic.twitter.com/Zjs0QJJfvZ</a>— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1153326502219526145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Rangers confirm Candeias exit

Ivan Rakitic continues to ignore the transfer talk which surrounds him at&nbsp;Barcelona, with it his intention to remain at Camp Nou for the foreseeable future. Speculation regarding a move elsewhere is nothing new for the&nbsp;Croatia international with links to Inter and Manchester United poppping up in the past. Rakitic has always turned a deaf ear to the rumours, with the 31-year-old midfielder fully committed to a contract at Camp Nou and it appears little has changed. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rakitic-reiterates-future-stance-as-barcelona-exit-talk/sau9d1et59px1dhftulamvg30" target="_blank">Read what he had to say right here on Goal!</a>

Rakitic still wants Barca stay

Genoa are in talks with Sevilla midfielder Roque Mesa with progress being made, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/genoa-contacts-underway-with-sevilla-for-roque-mesa" target="_blank">Gianlucadimarzio.com</a>. The Serie A side are looking to bring the 30-year-old Mesa in on a loan this year with a purchase option.

Genoa in talks for Roque Mesa

Newcastle have reignited their interest in Nice winger Allan Saint-Maximin, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-newcastle-s-attaque-a-allan-saint-maximin-ogc-nice/1042318" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The Ligue 1 side are now willing to accept offers within the region of £23&nbsp;million ($28m)&nbsp;for the Frenchman, with Watford also thought to be monitoring his situation. Saint-Maximin contributed six goals and three assists in 34 Ligue 1 appearances for Nice last term.

Newcastle reignite interest in Allan Saint-Maximin

France&nbsp;midfielder Nabil Fekir will undergo a medical at&nbsp;Real Betis&nbsp;later today, ahead of a permanent €20&nbsp;million (£18m/$22.4m) switch from&nbsp;Lyon. The 26-year-old had one year left to run on his existing contract at Lyon's Olympic Stadium but was given permission to speak to potential suitors at the end of last season. The mercurial playmaker had no intention of extending his stay in&nbsp;Ligue 1,&nbsp;with it his desire to undertake a new challenge after six successful years in his homeland. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fekir-set-for-real-betis-medical-ahead-of-20m-switch-from/n2mh2bmci3im1jerphzg3yygj" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Fekir set for Real Betis medical 

Marcus Thuram has completed a permanent transfer from Guingamp to Borussia Monchengladbach on Monday afternoon. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> We know a 🔟 when we see one 👀 <a href="https://t.co/OyjMILiNNr">pic.twitter.com/OyjMILiNNr</a> — Gladbach (@borussia_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/borussia_en/status/1153304368059490304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Thuram completes Gladbach switch

Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Fulham left-back Ryan Sessegnon, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/07/22/tottenham-closing-deal-sign-ryan-sessegnon/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. The 19-year-old, who has one-year remaining on his current deal at Craven Cottage, will cost Spurs up to £20 million ($25m) with add-ons. Sessegnon contributed two goals and six assists in 35 Premier League appearances for Fulham last term as they suffered relegation from the Premier League.

Fulham's Sessegnon closing in on Tottenham switch

Chelsea&nbsp;youngster Ethan Ampadu has joined&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;outfit&nbsp;RB Leipzig&nbsp;on a season-long loan deal. The teenage midfielder graduated to the Blues senior squad in 2016 and has since managed to appear in 12 matches across all competitions. Ampadu penned a new five-year contract at Stamford Bridge in September 2018 and featured in three&nbsp;Europa League&nbsp;matches during the team's run to glory in Baku back in May. He will now have the chance to help Leipzig challenge at the top of the Bundesliga table and in the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;after agreeing on a season-long loan deal. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-youngster-ampadu-joins-rb-leipzig-on-season-long/ldbfg4lpvadp1i5m3vmuubfjp" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Chelsea's Ampadu joins Leipzig on loan

Juan Mata hopes David de Gea and Paul Pogba will both ignore ongoing transfer rumours to remain at&nbsp;Manchester United. The former is yet to commit to a new contract at Old Trafford, while the latter has sparked talk of interest from Real Madrid and Juventus. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pogba-de-gea-should-stay-at-man-utd-mata-hoping-for-positive-end-/1ehqcclocbwqw18cg5c0qous1z" target="_blank">Here is what Mata has had to say on two team-mates.</a>

'Pogba & De Gea should stay at Man Utd'

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce wants to take Burnley defender Ben Gibson to St James' Park, claims the <a href="https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/17785879.newcastle-boss-keen-former-middlesbrough-defender/" target="_blank">Northern Echo</a>. The former Middlesbrough man could be returned to the North East 12 months after making a £15 million ($19m) move to Turf Moor.

Newcastle keen on Gibson

Real Madrid&nbsp;boss Zinedine Zidane "wanted to keep Cristiano Ronaldo and sell Gareth Bale" during his first spell in charge, according to former club president Ramon Calderon. A Wales international forward at the Santiago Bernabeu is edging towards the exits a year on from the departure of a five-time Ballon d'Or winner. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/zidane-wanted-to-keep-ronaldo-and-sell-bale-ex-real-madrid/1tikbym3mlys41sfr5960l37um" target="_blank">Find out what Calderon has had to say on goings on here.</a>

'Zidane wanted to keep Ronaldo and sell Bale'

Chelsea starlet Dujon Sterling is set to link up with QPR on a season-long loan, claims <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-transfer-news-dujon-sterling-rumours-gossip-latest-a9015536.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>. The 19-year-old right-back spent the 2018-19 campaign with Coventry and will be freed to leave Stamford Bridge again in search of more regular game time.

Sterling set for QPR loan

Roma are in the process of identifying alternative centre-half targets, claims <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/21-07-2019/roma-mercato-frenata-alderweireld-ora-spunta-rugani-3401059271659.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>, with a deal for Toby Alderweireld looking unlikely. If the Belgian cannot be prised from Tottenham, then attention will shift to Juventus star Daniele Rugani.

Roma have alternatives to Alderweireld

Kylian Mbappe is still reluctant to enter into discussions regarding fresh terms at Paris Saint-Germain reports, <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-le-vrai-patron-c-est-mbappe-21-07-2019-8121210.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>. The World Cup winner is pleased to be taking on more responsibility, as Neymar edges towards the exits, but does not want to feel pressure over his contract.

Mbappe still reluctant to discuss PSG deal

Bournemouth have held talks regarding a deal for Huddersfield midfielder Philip Billing, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-bournemouth-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-huddersfield-midfielder/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 23-year-old is eager to remain in the Premier League after suffering relegation with the Terriers in 2018-19.

Bournemouth in Billing talks

Arsenal have seen a bid for Wilfried Zaha of £55 million ($69m) plus Reiss Nelson on loan knocked back by Crystal Palace, according to The Independent. The Eagles are looking for £80m ($100m) from any deal and are refusing to lower those demands despite the player's apparent desire to move on.

Arsenal fail with £55m Zaha bid

Crystal Palace are one of several sides monitoring Reece James' situation at Chelsea, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/11768218/reece-james-crystal-palace-monitoring-chelsea-defender" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Blues are expected to part with the 19-year-old this summer, with his stock having risen during a season-long loan at Wigan in 2018-19.

Palace keen on Chelsea star James

Real Madrid are willing to let Gareth Bale head to China as a free agent, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3904475/source-real-would-let-bale-go-to-china-for-free" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Blancos have been unable to find a buyer for the Welshman but are desperate to get him off their books and could tear up the final three years of his contract if he opts for a move to Asia.

Real willing to let Bale leave on a free

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Leighton Clarkson has signed his first professional contract with the Reds 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/QcRmuMufqo">https://t.co/QcRmuMufqo</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1153258432134299649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Liverpool youngster pens pro terms

Bale back at Tottenham?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ياسين إبراهيمي يجري الفحص الطبي اجرى الدولي الحزائري ياسين إبراهيمي لاعب بورتو الفحص الطبي بمستشفى اسبيتار، وذلك تمهيدا للتوقيع للرهيب. إبراهيمي الحاصل مؤخرا على لقب كاس الأمم الأفريقية رفقة الجزائر سيلتحق بكتيبة الرهيب عقب التوقيع. Yacine Brahimi conducted a medical examination <a href="https://t.co/osgg3QbdeY">pic.twitter.com/osgg3QbdeY</a>— AlRayyanSC (@AlrayyanSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlrayyanSC/status/1153246938332041216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New home for Brahimi

Antoine Griezmann admits it will be “difficult” for&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;to put a deal in place for&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;forward Neymar. He has told Sky Sports: "We have to get it done first because it is a difficult transfer, but he is a great player." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/griezmann-sees-neymar-deal-as-difficult-for-barcelona-after/nbdmv89526u61h045rrobrts6" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Difficult for Barca to get Neymar'

Barcelona are ready to open talks with Lionel Messi regarding another extension to his contract, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3904431/sources-barca-set-to-open-messi-contract-talks" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Argentine is currently tied to the Liga champions until 2021, but those at Camp Nou are eager to add another two years to that deal and keep the five-time Ballon d'Or winner on their books until he is 36.

Barcelona to open contract talks with Messi

Toby Alderweireld claims to be “focused on Spurs” as questions continue to be asked of his future in north London. A move away from Tottenham continues to be mooted for the Belgium international defender, who is in the final year of his contract. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/alderweireld-addresses-transfer-talk-as-tottenham-future-is/1qwczrbbzrruy1s3k0cm358qm9" target="_blank">Here is what he has had to say on his future.</a>

Alderweireld addresses transfer talk

Tottenham are close to completing the signing of Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/07/22/tottenham-closing-deal-sign-ryan-sessegnon/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. Spurs have been chasing the 19-year-old for a number of months and have now reportedly made a breakthrough in their negotiaitions.&nbsp; The Cottagers could look to use the cash from the sale to bring in Josh Onohma from the north London club in a separate deal.&nbsp;

Tottenham closing in on Sessegnon

Montpellier defender Ellyes Skhiri will undergo a medical with&nbsp;Koln, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kicker.de/753827/artikel/koeln-erwartet-skhiri-zum-medizincheck" target="_blank">Kicker</a>. The centre-back has been linked with a move to the Bundesliga outfit for the majority of the summer and will now complete his move after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations. Skhiri helped Tunisia on their run to the semi-finals.&nbsp;

Skhiri set for Cologne medical

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John O'Shea rejoins Reading as first team coach

Tammy Abraham says he is hopeful of starting regularly for Frank Lampard at Chelsea next season.&nbsp; The striker spent last season on loan at Aston Villa, who beat Lampard's Derby in the play-off final at Wembley in May. But Abraham now thinks he can ward off competition from the likes of&nbsp;Olivier Giroud at Stamford Bridge.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-sa/news/all-things-look-possible-abraham-hopeful-of-earning-a/16l2kasojt2rr1bcefv7o1w084" target="_blank">Read Abraham's full quotes here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Abraham hopeful of starting for Chelsea

Jerome Boateng's future is yet to be decided, insists Bayern Munich chairman&nbsp;Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. The defender had to fly home early from the Bavarians' pre-season tour to the USA due to private reasons. And Rummenigge insists the 30-year-old could still feature in Niko Kovac's plans this season.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-om/news/boateng-future-undecided-rummenigge-coy-after-defender/cxtgqhtm6opu1vmxhdrsvt7iw" target="_blank">Read the full story here on&nbsp;Goal.</a>

Rummenigge: No decision made on Boateng future

Blackburn will complete the signing of Christian Walton on a season-long loan deal on Monday, reports the <a href="https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/17785046.rovers-set-announce-two-new-signings-within-24-hours/" target="_blank">Lancashire Telegraph</a>. Walton has spent the last two campaigns on loan at Rovers' North West rivals Wigan. Tony Mowbray confirmed after his side's friendly with Rangers that they will "hopefully" make two signings imminently, with Manchester City's&nbsp;Tosin Adarabioyo also expected to join in a temporary switch.&nbsp;

Blackburn set to complete Walton signing

Juventus will look to sell one of&nbsp;Merih Demiral&nbsp;and&nbsp;Daniele Rugani this summer, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-fra-demiral-e-rugani-uno-e-di-troppo-milan-e-roma-ci-provan-56637" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The defenders will see their game time limited after the arrival of Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax.&nbsp; Maurizio Sarri could look to offload one of the duo, with Roma and AC Milan showing interest, but keep one as cover.&nbsp;

Juve to offload Rugani or Demiral

Manchester City could still hijack Manchester United's deal for Harry Maguire if they can sell Nicolas Otamendi and Equiliam Managala, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9551441/man-city-maguire-transfer-sell-mangala-otamendi/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Red Devils have reportedly agreed an £80 million ($100m) deal to sign Maguire from Leicester. City have been unable to match Man Utd's bid but they could come up with the cash if they can offload two of their unwanted centre-backs.&nbsp;

Man City could sell Otamendi & Mangala to free up Maguire funds

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/6416040-exclusive-bayern-munich-consider-bid-for-crystal-palace-star-wilfried-zaha" target="_blank">90min</a>. The Ivorian is also a primary target for Arsenal, but the German champions are weighing up a bid having so far failed to replace&nbsp;Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery this summer. Palace value Zaha at around £80 million ($100m) and he is contracted to remain at Selhurst Park until 2023.

Bayern consider Zaha swoop

Crystal Palace have seen a £20 million ($25m) bid for Chelsea defender Reece James rejected, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/793099/Chelsea-transfer-news-Crystal-Palace-Reece-James" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The Eagles want the&nbsp;19-year-old to replace Aaron Wan-Bissaka at Selhurst Park, but the Blues are unwilling to let the teenage star leave while they have a transfer ban. James spent last season on loan at Wigan, racking up 45 Championship appearances in total.

Chelsea reject £20m bid for James from Crystal Palace

Milan striker Andre Silva is on the verge of a permanent transfer to Monaco, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-andre-silva-saluta-i-compagni-trasferimento-al-monaco-a-un-42339" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The two clubs have agreed on a €30 million ($34m, £27m) deal, with an official announcement expected this week. Silva spent the 2018-19 campaign on loan at Sevilla, scoring nine goals in 27 La Liga appearances.

Andre Silva closing in on Monaco switch

Inter are considering sending Ivan Perisic to Manchester United in exchange for Romelu Lukaku, to complete a player-plus-cash deal, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-conte-boccia-perisic-ora-anche-lui-e-sul-mercato-i-dettagl-76692" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Nerazzurri boss Antonio Conte has deemed the Croatian surplus to requirements at San Siro and the Red Devils could reignite their interest in the winger following a failed pursuit last summer. Perisic, 31, contributed eight goals and three assists in 34 Serie A appearances for Inter last term.

Inter weigh up Perisic-plus-cash offer for Man Utd's Lukaku

Dynamo Kiev midfielder&nbsp;Mykola Shaparenko is the subject of interest from both Manchester United and Arsenal, according to <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2019/07/21/mykola-shaparenko-eyed-by-arsenal-and-manchester-united-as-west-ham-also-show-interest-in-ukraine-international/" target="_blank">Caught Offside</a>. The 20-year-old is also on Chelsea and West Ham's radar, but he is contracted to remain in Kiev until 2023. Shaparenko contributed five goals and two assists in 22 Ukrainian Premier League matches for Kiev last season.

Man United & Arsenal eyeing Shaparenko

Filipe Luis said he hopes Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar returns to La Liga champions Barcelona for the good of Brazilian football. Neymar wants to leave Ligue 1 holders PSG, with a move back to former club Barca on the cards two years on from his world-record €222 million (£199m/$249m) exit. While Filipe Luis would like to see his Brazil team-mate return to Camp Nou, the former Atletico Madrid full-back acknowledged it will not be easy. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/filipe-luis-hopes-neymar-returns-to-barca-for-the-good-of/1vew7223t9p6p15vlff36rlmuk" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

'Neymar to Barca would be good for Brazilian football'

Minnesota United are set to sign 30-year-old left-back Wilfried Moimbe to a short-term contract, reports the <a href="https://theathletic.com/1088554/2019/07/21/sources-minnesota-united-set-to-sign-former-nancy-nantes-left-back-wilfried-moimbe/" target="_blank">Athletic</a>. Moimbe has departed Ligue 2 side AS Nancy on free transfer, and his deal is expected to be short in order to give the Loons increased flexibility.&nbsp;

Minnesota to sign French left-back

The possible transfer of Leicester City centre-back Harry Marguire to Manchester United is "imminent", reports the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-transfer-news-harry-maguire-fee-fernandes-latest-updates-a9014676.html" target="_blank">Independent.</a> The Foxes had been holding out for&nbsp;£80 million ($100m) and the Red Devils have come up with an acceptable offer, with&nbsp;£10m in conditional clauses. Maguire wants to join United and Leicester have said he could go if the Red Devils met their demands.&nbsp;

Maguire to Man Utd 'imminent'

Lyon star Nabil Fekir is nearing a deal to join Real Betis after positive talks between the clubs and player, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2019/07/21/5d34c1db22601de14e8b456e.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The clubs have nearly reached an agreement over a fee with Fekir and Lyon also set to receive a portion of any future sale. Betis appears set to beat out La Liga rivals Sevilla and Valencia as well as Napoli for the France international's signature.&nbsp;

Fekir nears Betis move

Real Madrid are planning to go right up until the close of the transfer window in order to sign Paul Pogba, reports <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/07/21/football/1563742106_299829.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. While Manchester United have said Pogba will not be sold after the Premier League window closes August 8, the Liga giants view that as just one deadline. Should they be unable to swing a deal, they will continue their efforts for the next three weeks in order to land Pogba by the close of of the Liga transfer window September 2.&nbsp;

Madrid's Pogba plans not deterred by PL transfer window

While Man Utd have said they won't sell after August 8, the Liga giants believe a deal can still be done

Juventus&nbsp;head coach Maurizio Sarri expects the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;champions to make more signings before the transfer window closes. It has been a busy off-season for Juve, who have signed Matthijs de Ligt, Aaron Ramsey, Adrien Rabiot, Luca Pellegrini, Merih Demiral and Gianluigi Buffon. Juve have also been linked with former midfielder and&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;star Paul Pogba, as well as&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;outcast Mauro Icardi and with more comings and goings mooted, Sarri provided an update on the squad's situation following their 3-2 friendly defeat to Tottenham. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/we-certainly-have-to-do-something-sarri-expects-juventus/1hwbra7g40syw11xhkpklbdemw" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Sarri expects Juventus activity during transfer window

Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that they are still in talks with James Rodriguez over a potential transfer. The Colombian has been the subject of a drawn out transfer saga this summer, with a move away from Real Madrid a more likely outcome than him remaining at the Santiago Bernabeu. Napoli have been strongly linked with the 28-year-old this summer, and Ancelotti is in hot pursuit of the midfielder, saying: ""We're still talking for James, a player that I really like. "I'm very attached to James, I rate him very highly and he can certainly improve our team." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/im-very-attached-to-james-ancelotti-says-napoli-still/oqqcecik6y5r1a14c7l557wof" target="_blank">Read more here on Goal!</a>

Napoli still in negotiations with James, says Ancelotti

Sheffield Wednesday chairman Dejphon Chansiri offered to drop all legal challenges relating to Steve Bruce's appointment at Newcastle United - as long as the Magpies agreed to send&nbsp;Achraf Lazaar and Rolando Aarons to&nbsp;Hillsborough on loan and cover most of their wages. According to a report in <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-stunned-sheffield-wednesday-chief-18499772" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>, the Thai businessman also wanted&nbsp;a formal arrangement put in place for other players to follow.&nbsp;The Tyneside club are understood to have dismissed the&nbsp;demands outright.

Newcastle offered way out of Bruce legal wranglings

Paris Saint-Germain star Julian Draxler has insisted his future in the French capital is not intrinsically linked to whether Neymar stays with the Ligue 1 champions. The German international has been the subject of much transfer speculation this summer, with Bayern Munch mentioned as a possible destination. But he has downplayed the links to Bayern and the effects of Neymar's situation on his club outlook following a PSG pre-season friendly against Nurnberg.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/draxler-insists-his-paris-future-does-not-depend-on-neymar/52939l7qk2qz1t7l9nz72ncma" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

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