Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid to return for Neymar in the summer

Real Madrid will return for PSG star Neymar&nbsp;next summer, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-le-pacte-secret-entre-neymar-et-le-real-madrid-402135" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp; The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Blancos, and the club has made contact with his father to explore a transfer in the summer of 2019.&nbsp; A deal is by no means a certainty, however, with Madrid still required to find an agreement with both Neymar and PSG.

Real Madrid to return for Neymar in the summer

The Brazilian star has been heavily linked with a return to La Liga

Jerome Boateng has confirmed reports that both&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and Paris Saint-Germain were interested in him this summer while revealing that Jose Mourinho was unable to convince him to leave Bayern Munich. "I called Jose Mourinho, I told him that his interest was an honor for me and thanked him for trying so hard for me," Boateng said. "I explained to Jose that it’s difficult to leave Bayern, and if I do, everything has to be in place to top this club." <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/boateng-i-turned-down-mourinhos-man-utd-offer-to-remain-with/3qrn6covc2qe1fvhbwx2ywrzz" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Boateng reveals reason for turning down Man Utd

Defender wasn't sure of leaving Bayern Munich 

Inter's pursuit of Luka Modric appears set to resume in January, according to <a href="http://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/mercato/inter/modric-a-gennaio-vuol-ripercorrere-la-pista-che-porta-all-inter_1235600-201802a.shtml">Sport Mediaset</a>. The Croatian star is interested in reopening discussions at the start of the winter window after Real Madrid president&nbsp;Fiorentino Perez refused a sale over the summer. Modric is said to be intrigued by the opportunity of challenging Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus should a move to Serie A go through.

Modric wants to join Inter in January

The Croatian was denied a Serie A move despite interest in the summer

Everton's star summer signing Richarlison revealed he almost gave up on football as a youngster. The Brazilian became Everton's most expensive ever transfer this past summer, and he's lived up to the hype by scoring three goals in his first three Premier League matches with the club. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/i-nearly-quit-football-everton-star-richarlison-reveals/ucq3tqpjrvpx1ctjtye2cjvb6">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Everton star Richarlison reveals he almost gave up football

Fulham are&nbsp;eager to lock up Ryan Sessegnon as the club prepares for contract talks, according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1016718/Tottenham-news-Fulham-Ryan-Sessegnon-contract-talks-Spurs-eye-up-winger">Daily Express</a>. Tottenham remain&nbsp;interested in the English winger, who helped lead the club to promotion last season. Sessegnon has started two of Fulham's first four Premier League matches but, despite being a late contender for a World Cup spot, has yet to earn a senior call-up at the international level.&nbsp;

Fulham eager for Sessegnon contract talks in wake of Tottenham interest

Besiktas striker Alvaro Negredo has been linked with a move to UAE side Al-Nasr. according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2018/09/12/football/1536773289_861806.amp.html?__twitter_impression=true">AS</a>. The former Tottenham forward is set to double his wages with the move after previously being linked with a return to La Liga. The market in the Emirates closes on Oct. 2, leaving plenty of time for the two sides to work out a deal.&nbsp;

Negredo linked with UAE side Al-Nasr

Bordeax have revealed that the club walked away from negotiations with Theirry Henry for "financial reasons". The French legend was linked with the Ligue 1 club's managerial position, but talks broke down before the start of the club season. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/bordeaux-reveal-arsenal-legend-henry-didnt-get-job-for-financial-/18z2kz17k15rp1hntzxe3k5h17">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Bordeax walked away from Henry negotiations for financial reasons

Paul Pogba's agent has promised the Manchester United midfielder a move to either Real Madrid or Barcelona, according to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/paul-pogba-man-utd-instagram-15135795">Manchester Evening News</a>. Mino Raiola in 2016 that he should move to England for "three years and then Spain". Pogba has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford as reports continue to detail a difficult relationship with Jose Mourinho.&nbsp;

Agent Raiola promises Pogba Real Madrid or Barcelona move

Crystal Palace have parted ways with chief scout Tom Coe, according to <a href="https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/crystal-palace-part-company-with-chief-scout-tim-coe/">London News Online.</a> Coe had been with Palace four five-and-a-half years as&nbsp;the Eagles broke their transfer record several times during his time with the club. The biggest moves of Coe's tenure were the signing of Dwight Gayle from Peterborough for a fee of around £6million and Christian Benteke for £27m.

Crystal Palace part ways with chief scout

AC Milan are preparing to make a bid for Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7242290/aaron-ramsey-ac-milan-arsenal-ivan-gazidis/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Wales international has seen speculation grow over his future as his contract&nbsp;nears its end. And with Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis reportedly close to San Siro, the way could be further smoothed for Ramsey to move to Serie A.

Milan interested in Arsenal's Ramsey

Paulo Dybala will leave Juventus in January and already has offers from clubs in Spain and England, Palermo owner Maurizio Zamparini has claimed. The forward started his side's Serie A opener against Chievo last month, but did not play in the 2-0 win over Lazio and only managed 10 minutes off the bench in the 2-1 victory against Parma prior to the international break. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/dybala-will-leave-juventus-in-january-claims-zamparini/1on737uhqsnbz1k1bdosa3jh5k" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

'Dybala has offers to leave Juventus'

Zinedine Zidane is keen to get back into coaching - but what will be the Real Madrid legend's next challenge? “I am definitely going to coach again soon,” he told Spanish television station&nbsp;RTVE. “It’s what I like doing and it’s what I’ve done my whole life.”&nbsp; Manchester United, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain have all emerged for possibilities, while he may have to wait a while for a chance at the France job. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/man-united-juventus-or-psg-where-next-for-zinedine-zidane/1bnpi9k70j9fo1pab0wqjpx8mq" target="_blank">Read more here from Robin Bairner...</a>

Where next for Zidane?

Former Chelsea star John Terry has turned down a move to Spartak Moscow. The 37-year-old defender was believed to be close to a deal with the Russian side worth around £3 million per&nbsp;year.&nbsp; But Terry has revealed in a statement that he has rejected the chance to join Spartak.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-legend-terry-turns-down-3m-a-year-spartak-moscow/1a56u1vqt53yr1cmevchoh9g25" target="_blank">Read what Terry had to say&nbsp;right here!</a>

Terry turns down Spartak Moscow switch

Saint-Etienne midfielder&nbsp;Ole Selnaes&nbsp;has said that Fulham have been tracking his progress for a while. The 24-year-old Norway international said that while the Cottagers are following him, an offer has yet to arrive.&nbsp; “That club has been following me for a while, even if nobody came to speak to me directly. I didn’t receive an offer," Selnaes told <a href="https://www.butfootballclub.fr/ligue-1/saint-etienne/asse-info-but-son-avenir-le-debut-de-saison-des-verts-les-verites-dole-selnaes/" target="_blank">But! Football Club</a>. "My work is here, I’m focused on Saint-Etienne."

Selnaes: Fulham have been tracking me for a while

Arsenal&nbsp;chief executive&nbsp;Ivan Gazidis is close to joining AC Milan, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/12-09-2018/milan-gazidis-sprint-finale-ad-a-un-passo-elliott-arsenal-290929133925.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> The Gunners chief is being lined up by Milan's new ownership to help the club better cope with UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations. The report states the two sides are nearing an agreement, with&nbsp;Gazidis&nbsp;set for a huge financial windfall.&nbsp;

Gazidis close to Milan move 

Sunderland have confirmed they have sacked Papy Djilobodji&nbsp;following his return to the club. He "comprehensively" failed a fitness test. Signed for £8 million in 2016, the Senegal international now finds himself a free agent. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/sunderland-sack-8m-signing-djilobodji-over-contract-breach-as-he-/wh3qef74sgdq1als4ie5qdqg6">Get the full story here!</a>

Sunderland sack ex-Chelsea defender

Valencia's €40m (£36m/$46m) deal to sign Goncalo Guedes from Paris Saint-Germain will take them six years to pay off, according to <a href="https://abonnes.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Paris-a-vendu-goncalo-guedes-pour-40m-et-8364-payables-en-six-ans/939234" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. While it is not unusual for transfers to be broken into chunks, the length of this deal is exceptional.&nbsp; However, they could pay a further €15m in bonuses should he prove a success.

Valencia to pay off PSG for Guedes over six years

New England Revolution defender Claude Dielna is keen on a move to Real Betis, according to <a href="http://www.footmercato.net/flash-mercato/info-fm-claude-dielna-interesse-le-betis-seville_236246" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. The Frenchman has previously turned out for the likes of Olympiacos and Ajaccio, and is eager to make a return to Europe.

Dielna interested in La Liga move

Manchester United want Atletico Madrid director of football&nbsp; Andrea Berta, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6158933/Man-United-look-Atletico-Madrid-chief-director-football.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Red Devils have been impressed with the work Atleti have conducted in the transfer market, and after seeing their own shortcomings in the summer are ready to move for the Italian. However, Tottenham's Paul Mitchell and Juventus'&nbsp;Fabio Paratici are also possibilities.

Man Utd readying unusual Atletico Madrid swoop

Red Devils want to pinch transfer mastermind

Newcastle left-back Kenedy admits that it is still his goal to make it big at Chelsea. "I have a dream to return and to be a champion for the club," said the player, who is currently at St. James' Park on loan. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/kenedy-dreams-of-chelsea-return-when-newcastle-loan-is-over/1k0vbow4kzc741kly95hlt2iqz" target="_blank">Get the full story here!</a>

Kenedy dreams of Chelsea return

<ad><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">OFFICIAL | <a href="https://twitter.com/SamiKhedira?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SamiKhedira</a> extends his contract with Juventus until 2021! ✍️⚪️⚫️ ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/IM3AhNwe72">https://t.co/IM3AhNwe72</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FinoAllaFine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FinoAllaFine</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaJuve</a> <a href="https://t.co/NXLrPT72ey">pic.twitter.com/NXLrPT72ey</a>— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1039804958844039168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></ad>

Khedira signs new Juventus contract

Former Real Madrid and Spain boss Vicente del Bosque believes that Usain Bolt could have a future in football - at full-back. The Olympic sprinter has been on trial with Central Coast Mariners in Australia, where he has featured on the wing. However, the experienced coach thinks he'd be better off in defence. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/vicente-del-bosque-usain-bolt/taa7lh3p11a213jesf1gmmcv1">Get the full story here!</a>

Del Bosque sees Bolt as a full-back

Cristiano Ronaldo is doing his best to talk Juventus into making a move for Manchester United's Paul Pogba, <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/100234/cristiano-ronaldo-presiona-juventus-quitarle-crack-messi" target="_blank">Don Balon</a> reports. The Portuguese believes signing Pogba is required to lift them to the standard of Champions League contenders. Barcelona, meanwhile, are also on the hunt for the World Cup winner, whose position at the Red Devils remains uncertain.

Ronaldo talking Juventus into Pogba move

Mario Balotelli's summer transfer saga has taken its toll on his body, with the Italian currently well overweight. Speaking to <a href="http://www.lequipe.fr">L'Equipe</a>, at source at the club said: "He was there without really being there and he knew he was suspended for the first three matches of the season. He really wasn't in good shape." Indeed, it is claimed he returned weighing 100kg - 12kg more than at the end of last season. Much of it has been shed, but there remains work to be done.

Balotelli well overweight at Nice

Andrea Pirlo is reportedly in advanced talks for a one-off appearance with Australian semi-professional side Avondale FC&nbsp; The Italian midfielder last played for MLS side New York City FC in 2017 following a standout career in Serie A. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/andrea-pirlo-in-talks-to-play-for-australian-club-avondale/fucge0d86u961n48dyaijwt9x">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Pirlo set to come out of retirement with with Australian team

After a summer of reports linking the Spanish star with a transfer, Marco Asensio says he never considered leaving Real Madrid. Asensio was linked with a move to Liverpool during the summer, but the Real Madrid midfielder says he now has big expectations for his role with the club this season. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/marco-asensio-real-madrid-spain-nations-league/1p0lwr987b2vl1g2tr4hea4lfw">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Asensio says he never considered Real Madrid exit

New England Revolution&nbsp;defender&nbsp;Claude Dielna is looking for a move to La Liga with Real Betis when his contract with MLS runs out,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.footmercato.net/flash-mercato/info-fm-claude-dielna-interesse-le-betis-seville_236246" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a> reports.&nbsp; The 30-year-old French defender has fallen out of favor over the last month with the Revs and would like a return to Europe.&nbsp;

Stefan Lichsteiner&nbsp;has denied reports of retirement while vowing to challenge Hector Bellerin for a starting spot. The former Juventus defender moved to Arsenal this summer on a one-year deal, but has found matches hard to come by since jumping to the Premier League. "For me, stepping down has never been up for debate, if I have to admit that I cannot keep the level of the last few years, then it is time," Lichsteiner&nbsp;said, according to <a href="https://sport.ch/league-nations-uefa/181042/lichtsteiner-spielen-muss-wer-das-team-weiterbringt-nur-darum-gehts">Sportal</a>. "'But then I will not only resign from the Swiss national team, but finish my career. Based purely on performance data I have the physicality of a 28-year-old."

Arsenal's Lichsteiner dismisses retirement rumours

Juventus remain&nbsp;confident that the club can pull off deals for both Paul Pogba and Marcelo, according to <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2018/09/11-47302430/juventus_ora_magie_marcelo-pogba/?cookieAccept&amp;cookieAccept">Tuttosport</a>. Even after signing Cristiano Ronaldo, the Italian club believes a move for the Manchester United midfielder could be in the cards thanks to the Portuguese star's presence, his connection with the players still in the squad and his agent&nbsp;Mino Raiola's relationship with the club. Club executives also remain intrigued by the possibility of reuniting Ronaldo and Marcelo in Italy after previously registering interest over the summer.&nbsp;

Juventus still interested in shock moves for Pogba and Marcelo

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is set to be rewarded with a new deal from Lazio&nbsp;that could be finalised by the end of the month, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/11-09-2018/rinnovi-immobile-milinkovic-simeone-zielinski-lazio-napoli-quanti-casi-aperti-290909851747.shtml">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Serbian&nbsp;had been the subject of transfer rumours all summer, but Lazio were able to hold on to the highly regarded midfielder following the World Cup. Now, the club is expected to tie the midfielder down long term with a deal running through 2023.&nbsp;

Milinkovic-Savic to sign new deal with Lazio

Houston Dynamo forward Romell Quioto says he is eyeing a European move as soon as this winter. Currently with Honduras for the international break, Quioto&nbsp;says a move to Spain would be particularly interesting, but the 27-year-old forward is looking to make a move in the near future. “I still have not been told anything, I'm happy with the team, I'm fine there, but you want better things, to be able to play in Europe, but I have to see if I get it,”&nbsp;he said, according to <a href="http://www.diez.hn/legionarios/1214337-498/romell-quioto-salir-a-equipo-europa-houston-dynamo-contrato-mls">Diez</a>.

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