Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Bayern want €60m for Barca target Lewandowski

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Update <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lewandowski?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lewandowski</a>: His move to Barcelona is more likely than a few weeks ago. Now it’s an open poker about the price. It is said that Bayern wants to receive at least €60m. Barcelona improves their offer. Open end. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_Marc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sky_Marc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TransferUpdate?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TransferUpdate</a> 🟨🇵🇱— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1541019771143069697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bayern want €60m for Barca target Lewandowski (Sky Sport)

Manchester United have reacted angrily to reports that Cristiano Ronaldo's agent met with new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly over a possible move.The <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/rice-transfer-chelsea-west-ham-27327844" target="_blank">Mirror </a>reports that the Red Devils have dismissed out of hand any sale, amid claims that Jorge Mendes has offered his client out to both the Blues and Bayern Munich.

Man Utd furious over Ronaldo Chelsea links (Mirror)

Red Devils are not considering letting veteran striker go

Liverpool are confident that they can beat Manchester United to the signing of Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Jude Bellingham, claims the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19001962/liverpool-jude-bellingham-man-utd-man-city-kalvin-phillips/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Bellingham, 18, has inched closer to Anfield after Manchester City switched their attentions to Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips.

Liverpool confident of Bellingham signing (Sun)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Raphinha deal. Arsenal have already scheduled a meeting with Leeds next week - Leeds will ask again for £65m fee. 🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> Barcelona still in contact with Deco after personal terms agreed, but no fresh bid yet. Tottenham and Chelsea, still in talks with agents. Race still open. <a href="https://t.co/jyf5ct3R73">pic.twitter.com/jyf5ct3R73</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1541154945445072896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal continue Raphinha pursuit

Talks between Juventus and Angel Di Maria are back on track, according to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2022/06/26/di-maria-juve-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>. Earlier negotiations had stalled over contract length, but the Italian giants are now prepared to offer the Argentine his preferred one-year deal.

Juventus make Di Maria breakthrough

Arsenal have agreed a £45 million ($55m) deal with Manchester City for Gabriel Jesus as well as personal terms with the attacker,&nbsp;GOAL&nbsp;can confirm.The Gunners have been locked in talks with City for weeks over the Brazil international, who Mikel Arteta has identified as his priority target to bolster his striking options this summer.An agreement was reached between the clubs on Friday before Arsenal reached terms with the player himself on Sunday.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-agree-jesus-transfer-fee-man-city/blt14d9183f3dfde15d" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Arsenal agree Jesus contract and £45m transfer fee with Man City

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sadio Mané will wear the number 1️⃣7️⃣ shirt at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> 👕🔴⚪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiaSanMia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MiaSanMia</a>— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1541133749160738816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bayern unveil Mane's new shirt number

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">El Villarreal necesita vender. Y el West Ham quiere comprar. Ente fijo y variables, la operación podría irse a los ~45M. No hay acuerdo a día de hoy. Siguen los contactos <a href="https://t.co/kPX4trkqSa">https://t.co/kPX4trkqSa</a>— Toni Juanmartí (@tjuanmarti) <a href="https://twitter.com/tjuanmarti/status/1541048092535017475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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West Ham close on Danjuma

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ATENÇÃO! Fulham fez proposta e tem princípio de acordo com Manchester United por Andreas Pereira: 10 milhões de euros + 3 milhões de euros em bônus. Ingleses agora tentam convencer Andreas Pereira, emprestado ao Flamengo até quinta-feira (30)<a href="https://t.co/qbUIPSykje">https://t.co/qbUIPSykje</a>— Marcelo Hazan (@Marcelo_Hazan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Marcelo_Hazan/status/1541115448439226370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fulham make bid for Man Utd's Pereira

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨La Roma puso sus ojos en Arthur Melo. *️⃣Mourinho ve en él a un futbolista que le podría dar muchas soluciones por sus variantes de juego. *️⃣Hubo charlas con la Juventus, que en principio no quiere soltarlo porque invirtió €72M en él, pese a que para Allegri no es titular. <a href="https://t.co/ktYaA8A6GZ">pic.twitter.com/ktYaA8A6GZ</a>— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1541069425083834369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Roma set sights on Juve's Arthur

Fulham are ready to announce the transfer of Joao Palhinha from Sporting, reports the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19005931/fulham-to-announce-joao-palhinha-transfer-sporting-lisbon/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. The midfielder will cost the Premier League new boys £20 million after they beat Wolves to his signature.

Fulham set to announce Joao Palhinha transfer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sam Edozie deal almost completed between Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen, as revealed on Friday. City have accepted to let him to as he had no intention to extend the contract expiring in June. 🔴🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bayer04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bayer04</a> Two year deal agreed with Bayer 04, it’s gonna be official soon.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1541089767164723200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Edozie heading to Leverkusen

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bologna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bologna</a> leading the race to sign Mattia <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Caldara?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Caldara</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a>. Opened talks. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/i9ZU6WFHy1">https://t.co/i9ZU6WFHy1</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1541057700838129671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bologna lead race for Caldara

Mohamed Salah saying he will be at Liverpool next season&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/salah-summer-move-liverpool-mane-future/bltfd26039e83cde3fb" target="_self">regardless of what happens on the contract front&nbsp;</a>“was clearly a threat”, says Robbie Fowler, with a Reds legend asking questions of the “calculations” being run at Anfield.Discussions regarding fresh terms for a talismanic presence have dragged on for some time, but no paperwork has been signed and a three-time Golden Boot winner could&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/could-salah-leave-liverpool-premier-league-man-city-chelsea/bltc699876d673592b3" target="_self">work his way towards free agency</a>&nbsp;in 2023.Efforts are being made to prevent such an occurrence from happening – especially as Sadio Mane has already departed for Bayern Munich – but Fowler believes more needs to be done in order to convince Salah that his standing among the global elite is being recognised.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/salah-liverpool-contract-threat-addressed-by-reds-legend-fowler/bltce89be552565d462" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Salah contract ‘threat’ at Liverpool addressed by Reds legend Fowler

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Galatasaray have made an offer for Real Betis's Portuguese player William Carvalho. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Betis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Betis</a> 👉 He continues to be interested in William Carvalho at Fenerbahçe. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FB</a> <a href="https://t.co/NtkzBqPDLT">pic.twitter.com/NtkzBqPDLT</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1541037984656621570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Galatasaray eye Betis' Carvalho

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cristiano Ronaldo situation. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> ▫️ Man Utd insist he’s not for sale, as they want him for next season. ▫️ Mendes discussing with clubs to explore options, Bayern said no. ▫️ Cristiano likes ten Hag but wants to see ‘ambition’ on the market. 📲 More: <a href="https://t.co/l3xIiHLO5G">https://t.co/l3xIiHLO5G</a> <a href="https://t.co/6a5Xh1rQo9">pic.twitter.com/6a5Xh1rQo9</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1541043578780147714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ronaldo wants Man Utd transfer 'ambition'

West Ham are still considering a move for James Ward-Prowse, suggests <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/12640604/west-ham-agree-163-11m-areola-deal-interest-in-ward-prowse" target="_blank">Sky Sports News</a>.But David Moyes is aware how tough a move for the England international, under a long-term contract at Southampton, might be.As such, the Hammers are considering a slate of other options.

Hammers still eye Ward-Prowse

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 AS Monaco plans to offer Italian striker Andrea Belotti a contract until 2025. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASMonaco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASMonaco</a> 🇮🇹 👉AC Milan are continuing the race to sign Belotti. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SempreMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SempreMilan</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ofl9ZzhsQE">https://t.co/Ofl9ZzhsQE</a> <a href="https://t.co/43s0Hie8x1">pic.twitter.com/43s0Hie8x1</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1541042711511310336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Monaco plot Belotti offer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Manchester City and Leeds have now all paperworks ready to be signed for Kalvin Phillips deal. Personal terms already agreed - Kalvin only wanted City move. 🔵🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> City and Leeds are also closing on Darko Gyabi separated deal - he’s joining Leeds on permanent move worth £5m. <a href="https://t.co/wr9N22Di4x">pic.twitter.com/wr9N22Di4x</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1541043836566265857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Phillips deal effectively completed

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Real Madrid will extend the contract of Brazilian star Rodrygo until 2027.🇧🇷<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HalaMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HalaMadrid</a> 🏆⚪ <a href="https://t.co/DY8KmeRTJe">pic.twitter.com/DY8KmeRTJe</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1540959503738441731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Madrid to extend Rodrygo contract

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Christian Eriksen’s decision on future club now finally getting closer. He’s gonna communicate with his agent in the next hours/days to make a final decision. 🇩🇰 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Many proposals on the table, while Brentford have still hope - Spurs, now focused on different targets.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1541012686590312450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Eriksen close to contract decision

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Burnley Football Club are delighted to confirm the signing of Scott Twine on a four-year contract from MK Dons for an undisclosed fee 📝— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/1541007110368120832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Burnley bring in Twine

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Luka Jovic 🔜 Fiorentina ⌛<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HalaMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HalaMadrid</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaViola?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaViola</a> <a href="https://t.co/gzkTQWY4Oz">https://t.co/gzkTQWY4Oz</a> <a href="https://t.co/fNCcq2s6ZA">pic.twitter.com/fNCcq2s6ZA</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1540992346766049280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Jovic close to Fiorentina move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Matter of time for the announcement of Alphonse Areola staying at West Ham on a permanent deal. It’s fully agreed with Paris Saint-Germain and player side. 🇫🇷🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WHUFC</a> It’s all set, confirmed ⤵️ <a href="https://t.co/fvda869XFe">https://t.co/fvda869XFe</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1540988101576867842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Hammers close to Areola confirmation

West Ham have offered a deal to Jesse Lingard's representatives over a move for the outgoing Manchester United star, per <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12640478/jesse-lingard-west-ham-make-offer-to-sign-player-on-free-after-expiry-of-man-utd-contract" target="_blank">Sky Sports News</a>.The England international, poised to become a free agent, spent the latter half of the 2020-21 campaign on loan at London Stadium in a highly successful move.Attempts to move back met multiple stumbling blocks, resulting in Lingard spendiing a lacklustre final year at Old Trafford, but he could now finally head back to the Hammers.

West Ham make Lingard offer (Sky Sports)

Cristiano Ronaldo made a return to his spiritual home in rejoining Manchester United from Juventus in the summer of 2021, but a door is being left open for him to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sporting-president-claims-ronaldo-return-will-happen-one-day/7okm28axal911n951o4j4o8f9">head back to his roots at Sporting.</a><iframe></iframe>The five-time Ballon d’Or winner took his first tentative steps&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cristiano-ronaldo-vs-lionel-messi-who-is-the-goat-football-stats-/ual7d33i8hjz14plhwkf2yvkr">down a road to greatness</a>&nbsp;when bursting onto the senior stage in Lisbon, with his undoubted potential spotted by Sir Alex Ferguson back in 2003.After spending the best part of 20 years cementing a legacy as one of the finest talents to have ever played the game, speculation is building once again regarding a potential retracing of steps to where it all began.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-man-utd-sporting-return-door-open-emotional/bltd787cdee4ae4d816" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Ronaldo return to Sporting? Door left open for Man Utd star

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea will submit a new proposal for Raheem Sterling as they're already working on it. Tuchel wants him and personal terms have been already discussed. 🚨🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Negotiations with City were led by Marina Granovskaia - she now left the club, Boehly is preparing the new bid. <a href="https://t.co/O0z5DUA0Sz">pic.twitter.com/O0z5DUA0Sz</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1540974646056599553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Blues to submit fresh Sterling proposal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Leeds United are preparing a €30m bid for Charles de Ketelaere. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> 👉 AC Milan 👉 Leicester City 👉 Napoli <a href="https://t.co/EvcLGqG0M2">pic.twitter.com/EvcLGqG0M2</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1540931576481034241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Leeds prep De Ketelaere bid

Liverpool feel confident they will land Jude Bellingham next summer from Borussia Dortmund, per <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19001962/liverpool-jude-bellingham-man-utd-man-city-kalvin-phillips/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.The Reds are expected to be engaged in a fierce transfer battle for the England international's services.But with Bellingham's Three Lions team-mate Kalvin Phillips set to join Manchester City, Klopp's men feel they will have the advantage in a year.

Reds confident of Bellingham buy

Cristiano Ronaldo could return to Italy next season with reports claiming he would be keen to reunite with Jose Mourinho at Roma, per <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Roma/25-06-2022/cristiano-ronaldo-torna-italia-stato-offerto-roma-4401149183519_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FRoma%2F25-06-2022%2Fcristiano-ronaldo-torna-italia-stato-offerto-roma-4401149183519.shtml" target="_blank">Gazetta dello Sport</a>.The Portuguese could not fire an under-perfoming Manchester United to a top four finish in his first season back at Old Trafford.That has sprouted suggestions he could skip out on the final year of his deal, with the Europa Conference League champions one mooted destination.

Ronaldo could return to Italy

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Juventus and Chelsea are monitoring the situation of the Brazilian striker Neymar.🇧🇷 🎩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaJuve</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a> <a href="https://t.co/q7m0hfMEcV">pic.twitter.com/q7m0hfMEcV</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1540930229950156802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Juve and Chelsea keep eyes on Neymar

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sven Botman will travel to Tyneside early next week together with his agents, medical has already been booked. Newcastle will pay €37m with add-ons, paperworks completed. ⚪️⚫️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> Again, negative feelings around Ekitike deal. NUFC definitely not happy with the situation.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1540897135549243393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Newcastle book Botman medical

Newcastle United and Leeds United are both chasing Strasbourg defender Gerzino Nyamsi, <a href="https://www.goal.com/fr/news/rc-strasbourg-apres-naples-newcastle-et-leeds-s-interessent-a-gerzino-nyamsi/blte61dd6072a1d8410" target="_blank">GOAL FRANCE </a>understands. As well as the Premier League duo Napoli are also interested in the centre-back, who enjoyed a fine season in Ligue 1 following his move from Rennes last summer.

Newcastle & Leeds chase Strasbourg's Nyamsi

Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has confirmed that he is heading to MLS on a free transfer to Los Angeles FC.Bale, 32, is LAFC's second high-profile arrival this summer after Giorgio Chiellini chose the club after bidding farewell to Juventus.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bale-lafc-transfer-reports-spark-immense-mls-excitement/blt3b2dc173b8b5b7fa" target="_self">He arrives in the United States to huge fanfare</a>&nbsp;and still with plenty to offer after nine years at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/former-real-madrid-ace-bale-confirms-mls-transfer-with-lafc/blt45d71549b62ad96f" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Bale confirms MLS transfer to LAFC

West Ham United plan to hold firm over star midfielder Declan Rice, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/rice-transfer-chelsea-west-ham-27327844" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Rice has been closely linked to a move to Chelsea, but the Hammers are adamant that they will not sell to their London rivals or anyone else.

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