Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Guardiola wants Chelsea defender James at Man City

Leciester defender Wesley Fofana is the latest centre-half to register on Real Madrid's recruitment radar, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tapado-madrid-sustituir-raphael-varane-wesley-fofana-20210625.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. The Blancos have lost Sergio Ramos, and could see Raphael Varane head the same way, meaning that a highly-rated Frenchman at the King Powers Stadium is now in their thoughts.

Fofana registering on Real Madrid's radar (Fichajes)

Manchester United are close to sealing the signing of Jadon Sancho. <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-man-united-finalise-jadon-sancho-signing-after-terms-agreed/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;says the Red Devils have reached a personal agreement with the England international and are close to striking a deal worth £77.5 million ($108m)&nbsp;with Borussia Dortmund.

Man Utd near £77.5m Sancho deal (Football Insider)

Red Devils close to agreement with Dortmund

Manchester City are interested in signing Reece James from Chelsea, says&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/2673617/2021/06/26/manchester-city-add-chelseas-reece-james-to-their-wanted-list/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The England international has caught Pep Guardiola's attention with his performances and is on their list of targets.

Guardiola wants Chelsea defender James at Man City (The Athletic)

Premier League champions could move for him this summer

Barcelona have Marcos Alonso in their sights. <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210626/410226724495/el-barca-pregunta-por-marcos-alonso-chelsea.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;claims the Spanish side hope to sign the defender should they let Junior Firpo go this summer.&nbsp; Barca have tried to sign him before and are not the only team interested in him this time around, as Inter could move for him too.

Barca target Chelsea left-back Alonso (Mundo Deportivo)

Liverpool have contacted Paris Saint-Germain to ask how much they want for Kylian Mbappe, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/transfer-market/2021/06/25/60d6195346163f20488b4593.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The striker is yet to sign a new deal at the French club and the Premier League side are making an ambitiou approach for him, but they will have to sell some players before they will have enough money to get him.

Liverpool make Mbappe enquiry (Marca)

Reds will need to make sales before they can afford him

Brighton have told Arsenal they must pay £50 million ($69m) plus add-ons to land Ben White, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15398113/arsenal-brighton-ben-white-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Gunners have seen a second bid of £42m ($58m) plus add-ons turned down for the England intenational defender. &nbsp;PSG, Tottenham, Liverpool and Dortmund have all been linked with a move for the 23-year-old.

Brighton demand more than £50m for White (The Sun)

The Gunners will have to spend big to land the defender

Real Madrid have ruled out a summer move for PSG striker Kylian Mbappe, reports <a href="https://cadenaser.com/ser/2021/06/25/deportes/1624644162_203317.html" target="_blank">Cadena Ser.</a> PSG are set to make a huge proposal to Mbappe for a contract renewal, with the striker's deal set to expire in 2022. The Blancos are resigned to the fact that they do not have the financial muscle to compete with PSG.

Real Madrid rule out Mbappe move (Cadena Ser)

The Blancos don't have the finances to pull off a deal this summer

Benfica have signed&nbsp;Portuguese&nbsp;winger Gil Dias from Monaco on a deal until 2026. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🎥 <a href="https://twitter.com/GilDias_17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GilDias_17</a> é do Sport Lisboa e Benfica!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DeTodosUm?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DeTodosUm</a> <a href="https://t.co/fNZUuL7DNd">pic.twitter.com/fNZUuL7DNd</a> — SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) <a href="https://twitter.com/SLBenfica/status/1408802238517022729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Benfica sign Dias

Sergio Ramos is househunting in Paris, sparking rumours a move to Paris Saint-Germain is imminent - reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20210626/410257084147/sergio-ramos-busca-casa-en-paris.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The 35-year-old is on the lookout for a new club after it was confirmed he will bring his 16-year Real Madrid career to an end when his contract expires at the end of this month. A host of clubs have been linked with his services, but his interest in the French capital suggests a move to the Ligue 1 side is imminent.

Ramos sparks PSG rumours

Newcastle have agreed to sign former Arsenal teenager&nbsp;Shaun Mavididi on a free transfer, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-arsenal-mavididi-agreed/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 16-year-old was released by the Gunners earlier this year and has spent time on trial with the Magpies. A number of Championship and Premier League clubs were interested in the forward, but Newcastle have won the race, with&nbsp;Mavididi likely to link up with the club's academy initially.

Newcastle to sign former Arsenal youngster

Netherlands coach Frank de Boer has no concerns regarding Denzel Dumfries' focus at Euro 2020, with the highly-rated PSV full-back being backed to "deal with"&nbsp;rumours of interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. A talented Dutch squad have caught the eye on European Championship duty, taking maximum points from the group stage, and have hot prospects drawing admiring glances from across Europe. Buccaneering right-back Dumfries forms part of that group, with two goals scored at a major international tournament, but De Boer is confident that transfer speculation will not become a distraction for the 25-year-old defender. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dumfries-deal-with-it-netherlands-euro-2020-de-boer-bayern/yctsl8l1buks1pxmo649lm2nd" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

De Boer backs Dumfries to deal with Bayern & Real talk

Chelsea are out of the running for Inter defender Achraf Hakimi, reports <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/26-06-2021/calciomercato-hakimi-psg-fatta-inter-65-milioni-4102279871674.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> Paris Saint-Germain have now been cleared to push a €65 million (£56m/$78m) deal through, with the Morocco international making it clear that they are his favoured option.

Chelsea withdraw from the race for Hakimi

West Ham are, according to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AtZsTFV5cI" target="_blank">The Arsenal Lounge</a>, ready to battle Bayer Leverkusen for Eddie Nketiah. A highly-rated 22-year-old striker is expected to leave Emirates Stadium this summer, but it may be that he heads across London and joins the Hammers.

West Ham want Nketiah

Donyell Malen has emerged as a "primary transfer target" for Liverpool, says <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/donyell-malen-arsenal-psv-liverpool-24396642" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> The 22-year-old PSV forward is currently on Euro 2020 duty with the Netherlands but could see a big-money deal put in place once that tournament comes to a close.

Malen is a top target for Liverpool 

Burnley are prepared to listen to offers for James Tarkowski, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-handed-major-tarkowski-boost/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> West Ham are among those to have been linked with an England international centre-half that is approaching the final 12 months of his contract at Turf Moor.

Burnley open to offers for Tarkowski

Philippe Coutinho dreams of returning to Liverpool from Barcelona, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/mercado-fichajes/coutinho-debera-rebajarse-sueldo-salir-barca-barsa-barcelona-inter-11858375" target="_blank">Sport.</a> The Brazilian playmaker has endured a tough time at Camp Nou since leaving Anfield during the winter window of 2018 and is seeing a second stint in English football mooted.

Coutinho dreams of Liverpool return

Real Madrid are preparing a €50 million (£43m/$60m) bid for Jules Kounde, reports <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-madrid-acerca-kounde-y-ofrece-50-millones-pero-sevilla-pide-clausula-80-202106251242_noticia.html#vca=mod-lo-mas-p5&amp;vmc=leido&amp;vso=real-madrid&amp;vli=portadilla.deportes&amp;vtm_loMas=si" target="_blank">ABC</a>. The France international is now a top target for the Blancos, but Sevilla are expected to demand closer to €80m (£69m/$95m) from any sale.

Real ready €50m bid for Kounde

Nuno will ask Tottenham to snap up Conor Coady if he takes the managerial reins in north London, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-nuno-wants-tottenham-to-sign-england-star-to-be-his-lieutenant-next-season/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The ex-Wolves boss wants to raid his former employers at Molineux for an England international defender that he knows well.

Nuno wants Coady at Tottenham

West Ham are ready to add to their collection of Czech Republic internationals, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/2624791/2021/06/23/west-ham-summer-transfers-centre-back-midfielder-and-striker-top-list-for-moyes-with-more-czechs-in-the-frame/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> With Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal already on board, the Hammers are now keen on Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral.

Hammers turn attention to Kral

Arsenal are, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/smith-rowe-contract-arsenal-villa-24396215" target="_blank">The Mirror,</a> planning on holding more contract talks with Emile Smith Rowe. The promising playmaker has emerged as a target for Aston Villa and is only tied to terms in north London through to 2023.

Arsenal planning more Smith Rowe talks

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Jack Hendry has joined <a href="https://twitter.com/kvoostende?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kvoostende</a> on a permanent basis. We wish <a href="https://twitter.com/Jack_Hendry2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jack_Hendry2</a> all the best for his future career. 🍀 <a href="https://t.co/srobNlwjKu">pic.twitter.com/srobNlwjKu</a> — Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1408757904438566917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Hendry leaves Celtic for Oostende

Juventus expect to get around €40 million (£34m/$48m) for centre-back Merih Demiral,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/euro-2020/calciomercato/2021/06/26-83028136/juve_arriveranno_50_milioni_dalle_cessioni" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>&nbsp;reports. The Serie A side are looking to sell the defender ahead of the new campaign and the likes of Everton, Roma and Atalanta have been looking at him.

Juventus want €40m for Everton target Demiral

Bournemouth winger Arnaut Danjuma could be on his way to Germany this summer, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/wolfsburg-mengt-zich-in-strijd-om-danjuma" target="_blank">Voetbal International</a>. The 24-year-old is currently wanted by Wolfsburg but they are not the only Champions League team monitoring him. Danjuma still has three years left on his contract at the Cherries.

Wolfsburg lead race to sign Danjuma

Aston Villa are preparing to make a big offer for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/aston-villa-transfer-tammy-abraham-24402820" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The Blues are willing to sell the striker this summer and many clubs have been linked, but Villa hope to win the race to land him.

Aston Villa ready big Abraham bid

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Daniel Ballard edging towards a move to Millwall for the season. Not signed yet and medical still to be completed, but it’s heading in that direction. Several Championship clubs, including Blackpool again, had been trying to sign him. <a href="https://t.co/aCb1VrMefK">pic.twitter.com/aCb1VrMefK</a> — Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/status/1408727132268867584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ballard heading to Millwall

Barcelona are stepping up their attempts to commit Lionel Messi to a new contract,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57620897" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. The Argentine's contract is up in four days and the Catalan side are confident of convincing him to pen a new two-year deal.

Barca press Messi to sign two-year deal

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Understand Daniel Oyegoke could be heading to Brentford after his surprise decision to reject Arsenal’s pro contract offer. <a href="https://t.co/Idl1UJ7l1C">pic.twitter.com/Idl1UJ7l1C</a> — Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/status/1408720976674705409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Oyegoke to leave Arsenal for Brentford

Arjen Robben has not decided if he will continue to play for Groningen next season. The winger came out of retirement to feature for his boyhood team last year but played a limited role because of injury. "Arjen has not yet made a decision about his future. Until then, he will follow his own program," technical director Mark-Jan Fledderus said. "We keep in touch with each other about this and give him as a club all the time and space to make a well-considered choice about his future."

Robben yet to decide on future

Juventus are urgently trying to wrap up the signing of Manuel Locatelli from Sassuolo, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/euro-2020/calciomercato/2021/06/26-83029346/locatelli_pi_vlahovic_doppio_colpo_juve_in_vista" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Italy star wants to join the Turin giants, while Dusan Vlahovic could also be snapped up from Fiorentina this summer.

Juve move for Locatelli and Vlahovic

England manager Gareth Southgate is set to be offered a new contract. <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/gareth-southgate-new-england-contract-plans" target="_blank">90min</a> claims the Football Association want him to stay in charge beyond the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and are ready to discuss a deal with him.

Southgate to get new England deal

AC Milan have sat down to discuss a move with Santos star Kaio Jorge, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-e-stato-proposto-kaio-jorge-il-punto-55746" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The club executives held talks with the player's agent and could make a €10 million move, but he is not a priority at the moment as they look to invest in other transfers.

AC Milan hold Kaio Jorge talks

Timo Baumgartl has joined Union Berlin from PSV,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/union-berlin-union-leiht-baumgartl-aus-76885570.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>&nbsp;reports. The 25-year-old centre-back will join on loan with an option to buy.

Union Berlin sign Baumgartl

Feyenoord have set an €8 million asking price for star winger Steven Berghuis, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/2051976051/oorlog-over-transfersom-van-steven-berghuis" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>. Ajax&nbsp;are leading the race to sign him but the Amsterdam giants are only offering €4m for him

Feyenoord tell Ajax to double Berghuis offer

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LAGalaxy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAGalaxy</a> have opened talks to sign Gareth <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bale?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bale</a>, who return to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tottenham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tottenham</a> but he is not in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ancelotti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ancelotti</a>’s plans for the next season. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1408445067774283784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Galaxy in talks over Bale move

Everton are closing in on appointing Rafa Benitez as their new manager, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9726691/Everton-finalise-appointment-Rafa-Benitez-manager-week.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The Toffees will hold more talks with the former Liverpool and Real Madrid boss over the weekend, with a contract offer likely to follow. Benitez most recently managed Chinese Super League&nbsp;side&nbsp;Dalian Professional.

Everton close in on Benitez appointment

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ℹ️ Fiete <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Arp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Arp</a> has joined second division side Holstein Kiel on a year-long loan. 🔗 <a href="https://t.co/ikif53h6bA">https://t.co/ikif53h6bA</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://t.co/ifhravIrQa">pic.twitter.com/ifhravIrQa</a>— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1408462165670076416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Arp joins second-tier Holstein Kiel on loan

Red Bull Salzburg star Patson Daka has confirmed that he is set to join Leicester City after weeks of rumours surrounding his club future. Daka has been linked to&nbsp;Tottenham and Liverpool in recent weeks, but Leicester have won the race to his signature after persuading the Zambian that they could offer him more first-team&nbsp;chances. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/red-bull-salzburg-star-daka-confirms-move-to-leicester/1f7bnur2hv2551sfxeut82i6np" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Salzburg star Daka confirms move to Leicester

Jonathan Ikone wants to leave Lille this summer, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-ikone-resta-un-idea-per-la-corsia-di-destra-48242" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The 23-year-old played a major role in Lille's Ligue 1 title last term, making 37 appearances in the league.&nbsp; Borussia Dortmund and AC&nbsp;Milan are both interested in the attacker.

Ikone wants to leave Lille

Juventus could be convinced to sell defender Merih Demiral this summer if another club were to meet their valuation of the Turkish centre-back. Goal&nbsp;can confirm that Juve would be willing to consider offers of around €40 million (£35m/$48m) once the summer market opens. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-ready-to-listen-to-offers-around-40m-for-defender/xqpz1p89ynxn1vnw9i4pm5q0y" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Juventus ready to listen to offers around €40m for Demiral

Roma defender Chris&nbsp;Smalling will not join Everton this summer, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9725939/Chris-Smalling-WONT-joining-Everton-despite-uncertain-Roma-future-following-Mourinho-appointment.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Smalling faces an uncertain future at Roma after Jose Mourinho, his former boss at Man Utd, was appointed as head coach. But the 31-year-old is understood to have no interest in joining&nbsp;the Toffees, who have been linked with a move.

Smalling won't join Everton

Anthony Martial and Donny van de Beek could be sold as part of Manchester United's summer overhaul, reports <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4419669/manchester-uniteds-anthony-martialdonny-van-de-beek-at-risk-as-solskjaer-plans-rebuild--sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Several clubs have asked about the availability of the pair, with United open to offers if the price is right.&nbsp; Diogo Dalot, Andreas Pereira and Jesse Lingard could also be leaving Old Trafford.

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