Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea close in on £90m Havertz signing

Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek has agreed a five-year contract to sign for Manchester United, according to <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/937745689/donny-van-de-beek-rond-met-manchester-united" target="_blank">De Telegraaf.</a> The Premier League side have also verbally agreed to pay a fee in the region of €45 million (£40m/$53m) for the Netherlands international. The 23-year-old is now expected to fly to Manchester United this week to finalise the move and undergo a medical.

Van de Beek agrees five-year Man Utd deal

Netherlands star set for Old Trafford move

Chelsea look&nbsp;to be closing in on a move for Kai Havertz after the Bayer Leverkusen star was not present for the Bundesliga club's pre-season fitness testing, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1300105672227540992?s=20" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 21-year-old did attend mandatory testing for Covid-19 on Friday and Saturday, but was absent when the Leverkusen squad met up again on Sunday. Chelsea have been in advanced talks with the German club for Havertz for the past few weeks and have agreed to pay their&nbsp;£90 million ($118m) asking price.&nbsp;

Chelsea close in on Havertz transfer 

Germany forward set for move to Stamford Bridge

Arsenal in pole position to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/mikel-arteta-y-coutinho-el-arsenal-suelta-una-bomba" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Chelsea have dropped out of the race to sign the Brazilian, who spent the 2019-20 season on loan at Bayern Munich. Arsenal could now swoop for Coutinho unopposed, with new Barca boss Ronaldo Koeman&nbsp;set to cut ties with a number of first-team stars.

Arsenal in pole position to sign Coutinho

Gunners move ahead of Chelsea in race to sign former Liverpool star

Clubs won't be obliged to meet Lionel Messi's €700 million (£624m/$833m) release clause, claims <a href="https://cadenaser.com/programa/2020/08/29/el_larguero/1598735904_635454.html" target="_blank">Cadena SER</a>.&nbsp; That mammoth sum has reportedly been avoided by Messi's decision to depart Barcelona at the end of the 2019-20 season.&nbsp; Barca may still push for a fee on the grounds of the Argentine walking away without just cause, but they'll have to accept a much smaller fee than their original release clause.&nbsp;

Messi set to avoid Barca release clause

The Argentine's Camp Nou exit is looking likely

Barcelona believe Lionel Messi will sign for Manchester City and they are hoping to agree a&nbsp;£250 million (€280m/$333m) deal for the Argentine, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-believe-lionel-messi-set-22598195" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The revised transfer fee comes as City and Messi continue to investigate the chances of him leaving Camp Nou for free.&nbsp; Barca are willing to accept players as part of the deal but want at least&nbsp;£120m (€134m/$160m) in cash so they can rebuild their squad.&nbsp;

Barca planning Messi compromise with Man City

Fulham have confirmed the arrival of&nbsp;Mario Lemina from Southampton. The 26-year-old will spend the 2020-21 campaign on loan at Craven Cottage.

Fulham sign Lemina on loan from Southampton

Italy&nbsp;boss Roberto Mancini insists he is not interested in returning to club football before his work with the Azzurri is complete. Reports in Italy had claimed a number of Premier League clubs had contacted the former&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;boss But Mancini says he&nbsp;wants to guide the national team to the European Championship next summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mancini-committed-to-italy-despite-reported-premier-league/1wv4xamsgt9cq1dw0p0xosfz61" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Mancini committed to Italy despite Premier League interest

After spending last season on loan at the club, Harrison Reed has made a permanent move to Premier League newcomers Fulham from Southampton. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Midfielder <a href="https://twitter.com/HarrisonReed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HarrisonReed</a> has completed a permanent transfer to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FFC</a> tonight: <a href="https://t.co/IGN2tLgE6J">https://t.co/IGN2tLgE6J</a> — Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1300168927528587264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Reed leaves Southampton for permanent Fulham move

Emerson Palmieri's agent has confirmed that&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;are interested in signing him this summer but says he is yet to discuss the matter with&nbsp;Chelsea. The left-back was limited to just 15 Premier League appearances under Frank Lampard in 2019-20 and has been deemed&nbsp;superfluous by the Stamford Bridge side. Emerson's representative,&nbsp;Fernando Garcia, has admitted that a move away from the Premier League could be on the cards for the&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;international. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/emerson-agent-confirms-inter-interest-but-is-yet-to-talk-to/185v2wv4x4waf1a1qejrhsl18n" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Emerson agent confirms Inter interest

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📣 OFFICIAL | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealBetis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealBetis</a> signs Claudio Bravo 📝🤝 Welcome, <a href="https://twitter.com/C1audioBravo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@C1audioBravo</a>! 🆕💚 ➡ <a href="https://t.co/CHmY23NNJ1">https://t.co/CHmY23NNJ1</a> <a href="https://t.co/UCBO1EQQA6">pic.twitter.com/UCBO1EQQA6</a> — Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealBetis_en/status/1300154750013497345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Claudio Bravo joins Betis

Valencia have contacted Arsenal to discuss a possible move for Matteo Guendouzi,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superdeporte.es/valencia/2020/08/30/valencia-cf-pregunta-arsenal-situacion/468800.html" target="_blank">Super Deporte</a> reports. The Gunners are reportedly willing to let the French midfielder leave as he is not part of Mikel Arteta's plans. The Spanish side cannot afford to buy the 21-year-old but hope to convince Arsenal to let him leave on loan.

Valencia target Arsenal midfielder Guendouzi

Barcelona&nbsp;midfielder Arturo Vidal has talked up a potential return to former club&nbsp;Juventus, admitting he would be “happy” if&nbsp;new head coach Andrea Pirlo contacted him over a move. Vidal has been linked with a move away from the Blaugrana this summer as new boss Ronald Koeman attempts a summer rebuild. He has previously been linked with a move to Inter, but the Chile international admits he would be tempted by the prospect of linking-up with his former team-mate Pirlo in Turin. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/if-pirlo-or-juventus-call-me-i-would-be-happy-barcelonas/umccwdn8rmt61euzxzrar06b8" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

If Pirlo or Juventus call me, I would be happy - Vidal

Barcelona are keen on a swap dealing involving defender&nbsp;Samuel Umtiti and Lyon forward Memphis Depay, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FApor_elmundo/status/1300109206050267138" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> New Barca boss Ronald Koeman is keen to bolster his forward line this summer&nbsp;but is also under pressure to lighten the club's spiralling wage bill, making a swap deal the&nbsp;ideal solution. The Catalan giants&nbsp;hope the prospect of returning to his boyhood club would be enough to persuade&nbsp;Umtiti to leave Camp Nou.

Barca eye Umtiti-Depay swap deal

Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen looks set to join Celtic on loan,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>&nbsp;reports. The Scottish champions lost Fraser Forster and Craig Gordon this season and see the 30-year-old Sweden international as an ideal signing. But Celtic are unable to meet his wage demands, meaning Roma will have to pay a portion of them over the campaign.

Celtic to sign Olsen on loan from Roma

Lazio are close to tying Ciro Immobile to a five-year contract extension, says&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2020/08/30/lazio-rinnovo-immobile-news" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Italy. The striker will earn €4 million per season when he commits to the new deal, which is expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Immobile set to sign Lazio extension

Marseille are close to signing Yuto Nagatomo from Galatasaray, according to Telefoot. The Japanese left-back will spend one season at the Ligue 1 outfit after joining on a free transfer.

Ex-Inter star Nagatomo to join Marseille

Leeds are eager to continue their summer spending spree as the Premier League newcomers have opened talks with Udinese to sign Rodrigo De Paul, Goal has learned. The Serie A side are demanding €30 million (£27m/$36m) for the 26-year-old attacking midfielder and he is also being monitored by some top Italian teams. He is Marcelo Bielsa's top&nbsp;target&nbsp;and could be the next addition in a busy transfer window for Leeds. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/leeds-in-talks-to-sign-27m-de-paul-from-udinese/ucds9pzcmedm1d8u4krymsojy" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Leeds in talks to sign De Paul from Udinese

Wolves are ready to end their attempts to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Arsenal, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1300069519399018497?s=20" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> Wanderers had identified the 23-year-old as the ideal replacement for Republic of Ireland international Matt Doherty, who signed&nbsp;for Tottenham earlier on Sunday. However, Maitland-Niles'&nbsp;man of the match performance in&nbsp;Saturday's&nbsp;Community Shield and subsequent&nbsp;a call up to the England squad has forced a rethink within the Gunners hiearchy, who now want to keep the player and offer him a new deal.&nbsp;

Wolves ready to end Maitland-Niles pursuit

Donny van de Beek has told his Ajax team-mates he is leaving the club to sign for Manchester United, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/mercado-fichajes/otro-reves-para-barca-van-beek-comunica-fichaje-por-united-8092983" target="_blank">Sport.</a> The 23-year-old, who has also been linked with a move to Barcelona, was left out of the squad for friendlies against&nbsp;Frankfurt and Union Berlin over the weekend, fuelling speculation he was on the verge of a move away. Now it seems Old Trafford is the destination, with the Netherlands midfielder expected to travel to Manchester next week to finalise the move.

Van de beek tells team-mates he is moving to Man Utd

AC Milan are close to completing a deal for Brescia midfielder&nbsp;Sandro Tonali, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-stretta-finale-per-tonali-accordo-totale-a-un-passo-98962" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The&nbsp;Rossoneri have moved ahead of rivals Inter in the race to sign the 20-year-old, having reached agreement on a five-year deal. They have yet to agree a fee with&nbsp;Brescia, though an initial loan worth €10 million (£9m/$12) with an obligation to buy&nbsp;for around €25m (£22m/$33m) is expected to be finalised shortly.

Milan closing in on Tonali

Everton defender Michael Keane has signed a new five-year contract, keeping him at Goodison Park until 2025. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ | We’re delighted to confirm that <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelkeane04?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaelkeane04</a> has signed a new five-year contract, committing his future to the Club until the end of June 2025.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> 🔵 — Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1300071542924210176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Keane signs new Everton deal

Arsenal are considering a double swoop for Brentford pair&nbsp;Said Benrahma and David Raya, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/arsenal-plot-brentford-double-raid-said-benrahma-david-raya?utm_source=RSS" target="_blank">90Min.</a> The Bees were beaten in the Championship play-off final last month and their failure to reach the Premier League means a number of their star players may now look to move on. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has already recruited Brentford's head&nbsp;of set pieces&nbsp;Andreas Georgson and goalkeeping coach&nbsp;Inaki Cana, and they have recommended he raid their former club again for forward&nbsp;Benrahma and goalkeeper&nbsp;Raya.

Gunners eye Bees duo

Lionel Messi can only leave&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;if his €700 million (£624m/$823m) release clause is met,&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;confirmed on Sunday. Messi handed in a transfer request to the Barca board last week, with a view to triggering the clause in his contract which allows him to leave the club at the end of each season. The clause in question expired in June, but the Argentine's legal team are ready to argue that he should be&nbsp;allowed to terminate his deal unilaterally due to the 2019-20 season being extended into August because of the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-can-only-leave-barca-if-his-700m-release-clause-is-met/bw9lcg8ybdu1ihdf761jprn0" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

La Liga confirms Messi can only leave Barca if €700m release clause is met

Monaco are closing in on the signing of Bayer Leverkusen forward&nbsp;Kevin Volland - according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-kevin-volland-a-monaco-ca-se-precise/1166003" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The 28-year-old will move to Stade Louis II for a fee within the region of €15 million (£13m/$18m), with the deal set to be finalised by Tuesday. Volland scored 10 goals in 27 Bundesliga outings for Leverkusen last term.

Monaco close in on Volland

Thiago Alcantara looks set to leave&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;and CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge&nbsp;expects&nbsp;an offer for the midfielder in the coming days. Liverpool&nbsp;have been heavily linked with a move for Thiago, although Rummenigge said this week that Bayern had received no contact from the Premier League champions. However, asked about Thiago in an interview with&nbsp;Welt am Sonntag, Rummenigge replied: "It looks like he will leave us. It was important for him that he showed that he can play well in the big games.&nbsp;When it comes to that, it's a finish that hurts a bit. I expect an offer for him in the next few days." Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/karl-heinz-rummenigge-thiago-alcantara-depature-bayern/b9b19mv1igc51im1w591j2puw" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Bayern expect Thiago offer 'in the next few days'

Leeds United have set their sights on Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul - according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/08/30/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebook-leeds-united-eye-udinese-midfielder/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. Marcelo Bielsa wants the 26-year-old to be the club's third major signing of the summer transfer window. Leeds have already brought in Rodrigo and Robin Koch from Valencia and Freiburg ahead of their return to the Premier League.

Leeds set sights on De Paul 

Barcelona&nbsp;must pay €14 million (£12m/$17m) to cancel Luis Suarez's current contract,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands. A new era is being&nbsp;ushered in at Camp Nou under Ronald Koeman, who replaced Quique Setien in the managerial hot seat following a humiliating 8-2&nbsp;defeat to&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;in last season's&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;quarter-finals. The Dutchman has already started making plans for his first year at the helm, with wholesale changes to the squad expected after the club's first trophyless season in 12 years. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-must-pay-14m-to-cancel-suarez-contract/16c1xjtpykp0c1qwtdbuwkq8dz" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>.

Barcelona must pay €14m to cancel Suarez contract

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> It's time to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeDoherty?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeDoherty</a>! ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/NOE5EEvMoA">pic.twitter.com/NOE5EEvMoA</a> — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1299995285968613381?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Tottenham announce Doherty's arrival 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has proclaimed that he wants to "bring&nbsp;AC Milan&nbsp;back to where it belongs" ahead of signing a new contract at San Siro. Ibrahimovic scored 10 goals in 18 appearances for Milan after returning to the club on a six-month deal in January. The 38-year-old saw the 2019-20 campaign through to its conclusion with the Rossoneri after disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, helping Stefano Pioli's men pick up more points than any other&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;side post-lockdown. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ibrahimovic-set-to-sign-new-contract-san-siro-ac-milan/1bl5gsefk54qq1kfu5imy71d6t" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Ibrahimovic set to sign new AC Milan contract

Michael Keane is set to sign a new contract at Everton - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-everton-first-teamer-agrees-terms-of-bumper-new-deal/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 27-year-old has agreed to fresh terms with the Toffees which will see him remain at Goodison Park beyond the expiration of his existing deal in 2022. Everton will give an official update on Keane's long-term future before the start of the new season.

Keane set to sign new Everton deal

Newcastle are considering a move for Porto striker&nbsp;Moussa Marega - according to <a href="https://www.abola.pt/Clubes/2020-08-29/fc-porto-newcastle-disposto-a-dar-15-milhoes-por-marega/858797/42" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. The Magpies are willing to offer the Portuguese club €15 million (£13m/$18m) for the 29-year-old, whose current contract is due to expire next year. However, Porto are likely to hold out for at least €20 million (£18m/$24m) for&nbsp;Marega, with West Ham also reportedly keeping a close eye on his situation.

Newcastle eyeing Porto striker Marega

Aston Villa are preparing to launch a £10 million bid for Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez - according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-aston-villa-transfer-news-emi-martinez-goalkeeper-rumours-gossip-latest-a9695296.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>. It has been suggested that the Gunners will allow the Argentine to leave Emirates Stadium now that No.1 shot-stopper Bernd Leno has returned to full fitness. Villa are ready to submit an offer for Martinez, but the 27-year-old did start Arsenal's Community Shield final victory over Liverpool on Saturday.

Villa prepare £10m offer for Arsenal keeper Martinez

Roma midfielder&nbsp;Jordan Veretout has emerged as a transfer target for Napoli - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-veretout-in-pole-per-il-dopo-allan-la-posizione-della-rom-84535" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Giallorossi want the 27-year-old to replace Allan, who is close to sealing a move to Everton. Veretout racked up 33 Serie A appearances for Roma in 2019-20, scoring six goals.

Napoli set sights on Roma's Veretout

Rennes have lined up a replacement for Chelsea-bound goalkeeper Edouard Mendy - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a6179224906278343187-le-stade-rennais-pret-a-placer-ses-pions-pour-alphonse-areola" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. The French outfit are eager to bring in Paris Saint-Germain shot-stopper Alphonse Areola, who spent last season on loan at Real Madrid. Rennes are hoping to arrange an initial loan deal for&nbsp;Areola, with Mendy poised to complete his proposed move to Chelsea in the coming days.

Rennes line up replacement for Chelsea-bound Mendy

Fulham are closing in on the signing of Benfica midfielder&nbsp;Florentino Luis - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-florentino-si-allontana-fulham-pronto-a-chiudere-per-quasi-27305" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Cottagers will bring in the 21-year-old on a season-long loan with the option to buy for €27 million (£24m/$32m). Milan have also been linked with&nbsp;Florentino, who featured in 10 Primeira Liga matches for Benfica last season.

Fulham closing in on Florentino

Martin Braithwaite is eager to inherit Barcelona's number 10 shirt should Lionel Messi leave the club, reports <a href="https://www.20minutos.es/deportes/noticia/4364131/0/braithwaite-dorsal-messi-fc-barcelona/" target="_blank">20 Minutos</a>.&nbsp; As the Denmark international discusses his own future at Camp Nou, he has reportedly made a bold early bid for Messi's number.&nbsp;

Braithwaite asks for Messi's number

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Donny Van de Beek would love to join Premier League and he’s waiting for an official bid after clubs have contacted his agents on last weeks. Ajax will let him leave if any club will match the price tag [around €40M]. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/vandebeek?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#vandebeek</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ajax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ajax</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1299802434810904576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Van de Beek wants Premier League move

Wolves manager&nbsp;Nuno Espirito Santo is waiting to re-sign with the club as he sees whether they are willing to reinforce his squad, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/nuno-espirito-santo-stalling-new-22598650" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Nuno's current contract expires at the end of next season with a new three-year deal currently on the table.&nbsp;

Nuno unsure over Wolves future

Wolves are set to make an improved second offer for Arsenal youngster Ainsley&nbsp;Maitland-Niles, reports the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1329092/Arsenal-transfer-news-Wolves-Ainsley-Maitland-Niles-second-bid-25m-Premier-League" target="_blank">Express</a>.&nbsp; The Gunners want&nbsp;around £25 million ($33m) for the 23-year-old with Wolves' initial offer falling well short of that sum.&nbsp; Maitland-Niles made 32 appearances for Arsenal last season with Brighton and Newcastle also monitoring his situation at the Emirates.&nbsp;

Wolves step up chase for Maitland-Niles

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero has emerged as a target for Everton, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/carlo-ancelotti-eyes-man-utd-22598507" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Toffees manager Carlo Ancelotti is eager to put pressure on Jordan Pickford in goal with Romero seen as an ideal option. The Red Devils shot-stopper is also attracting interest from Leeds United.&nbsp;

Everton planning Romero swoop

Manchester City believe manager Pep Guardiola will re-sign with the club for a further three years if they manage to sign Lionel Messi, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-closing-lionel-messi-22598296" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Messi reportedly sought assurances from Guardiola that he wouldn't be leaving the Etihad at the end of next season prior to green-lighting a potential move.&nbsp;

Messi signing key to Guardiola's future

Tottenham defender Serge Aurier turned down the chance to join Wolves as part of a deal for Matt Doherty, reports the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/serge-aurier-wolves-tottenham-transfer-22597936" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; While Spurs are still&nbsp;expected to sign Doherty, Aurier prefers a move to AC Milan or Bayer Leverkusen.&nbsp;

Aurier refuses Wolves move

Aston Villa are set to offer Arsenal&nbsp;£10 million&nbsp;(€11m/$13m) for goalkeeper Emi Martinez, according to the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-aston-villa-transfer-news-emi-martinez-goalkeeper-rumours-gossip-latest-a9695296.html" target="_blank">Independent</a>.&nbsp; The Gunners, however, are expected to demand up to double that&nbsp;fee if they are to let the Argentine leave.&nbsp;

Villa circling for Arsenal's Martinez

Manchester United have emerged as favourites to sign Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4169264/manchester-united-in-pole-position-to-sign-donny-van-de-beek-from-ajax-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.&nbsp; While Barcelona and Real Madrid have previously been linked with interest, the Dutchman is now more likely to move to Old Trafford.&nbsp; Van de Beek was left out of Ajax's squad for a pre-season game on Saturday due to uncertainty over his club future.&nbsp;

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