Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal & City reach Zinchenko agreement

Arsenal are readying an approach for Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba, reports <a href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2022/07/arsenal-transfer-move-edmond-tapsoba-bayer-leverkusen " target="_blank">FootballTransfers</a>.The Gunners are in the market for another centre-half and are willing to splash out €50 million (£43m/$50m) on a 23-year-old Burkina Faso international.

Arsenal move for €50m Tapsoba (FootballTransfers)

Liverpool have, according to <a href="https://esportes.yahoo.com/sao-paulo-se-anima-com-disputa-por-antony-174950418.html?guccounter=1 " target="_blank">Yahoo Esportes</a>, held talks with Ajax forward Antony as they seek to hijack Manchester United’s bid to land the Brazil international.The Reds are not looking to do a deal this summer, unlike their fierce Premier League rivals, but hope a talented South American can be talked into staying put for 12 months before making his way to Anfield in 2023.

Liverpool to hijack Man Utd’s move for Antony? (Yahoo Esportes)

<a href="https://theathletic.com/news/west-ham-transfer-armando-broja-chelsea/bMnVjInMZDtr/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that West Ham have tabled a £30 million ($36m) bid for Chelsea striker Armando Broja.The 20-year-old frontman caught the eye while on loan at Southampton last season and is now looking to make a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge in the current window.

West Ham make £30m bid for Broja (The Athletic)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Introducing our second signing of the summer! 🔵<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KoulibalyIsChelsea?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KoulibalyIsChelsea</a>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1548170818701537280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea complete Koulibaly capture

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona, here we go! FC Bayern have just told Barça that they have accepted final proposal. Agreement finally in place between all parties. 🚨🔵🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Lewandowski asked Bayern to leave also on Friday - he will jlin Barcelona during the weekend. 🇵🇱 <a href="https://t.co/nmodHuNscw">pic.twitter.com/nmodHuNscw</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548068332804272129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lewandowski set to join Barcelona (Fabrizio Romano)

Jobe Bellingham followed in his brother Jude's footsteps by agreeing to sign a professional contract at Birmingham.The deal will be finalised when he turns 17 in September.

Bellingham signs Birmingham deal

Brahim Diaz will stay at AC Milan next season, says <a href="https://as.com/futbol/internacional/brahim-apuesta-firme-n/" target="_blank">AS</a>.The attacking midfielder is on loan from Real Madrid and the Spanish side are happy to see him continue his development in Serie A instead of bringing him back to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Brahim Diaz to stay at AC Milan

Real Madrid are asking for around €10 million for Dani Ceballos this summer, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20220716/1001837217/cantidad-pide-real-madrid-ceballos.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports.The Spain international has a year left on his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid want €10m for Ceballos

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇵🇹🤝 Bem-vindo, Diogo! 🔴⚪ <a href="https://t.co/3crli0ThMU">pic.twitter.com/3crli0ThMU</a>— 1. FC Union Berlin (@fcunion) <a href="https://twitter.com/fcunion/status/1548218591228489728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Diogo Leite joins Union Berlin on loan from Porto

Sampdoria are plotting a move for Atletico Madrid's Marcos Paulo.<a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2022/07/16/marcos-paulo-samporia-atletico-madrid-news-calciomercato" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> reports that Bologna are also in contention to sign the winger, who spent last season on loan at Famalicao.

Sampdoria target Marcos Paulo

Paris Saint-Germain have signed Hugo Ekitike from Reims.The French side landed him on loan until the end of the 2022-23 season but have an option to buy.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/psg-newcastle-ekitike-trransfer/blt9020bca0b0f22927" target="_blank">GOAL understands</a> they will then pay €35 million to Reims for the forward.

PSG confirm Ekitike signing

Real Betis star Nabil Fekir has been offered to AC Milan, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-proposto-a-sorpresa-fekir-la-situazione-96814" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.Betis are willing to listen to offers for Fekir but are demanding around €35 million for him.

Fekir offered to AC Milan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sources: Portland Timbers in advanced talks with Independiente Medellín to sign Colombia youth int'l RB Juan David Mosquera. Nothing agreed/done yet, but advanced. Mosquera, 19, has made 59 apps with Medellín. Would occupy final U22 Initiative slot for Portland. <a href="https://t.co/Dw5WKDC59Z">pic.twitter.com/Dw5WKDC59Z</a>— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) <a href="https://twitter.com/tombogert/status/1548336263773573122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Timbers in talks to sign Mosquera

Marseille are looking for a replacement for Steve Mandanda.<a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a2211916861145970517-om-un-gardien-de-but-en-liga-piste" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a> reports the French side are scouting La Liga for an option to take the goalkeeper's place.

Marseille look to La Liga for Mandanda replacement

Fabian Ruiz&nbsp;is not close to reaching an agreement over a new contract with Napoli.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-la-richiesta-di-fabian-ruiz-spaventa-de-laurentiis-cifre--99493" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the Serie A side have been in talks with the Spain international over a new deal but his salary demands are too high.

Ruiz and Napoli far from contract agreement

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-lewandowski-completes-transfer-bayern-munich/blte8dc6730c81dea0c" target="_blank">Barcelona have confirmed that they have reached an agreement</a> to sign Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Agreement in principle for the transfer of Robert Lewandowski 🔗 <a href="https://t.co/quEclaHkdl">https://t.co/quEclaHkdl</a> <a href="https://t.co/YTCRbaW173">https://t.co/YTCRbaW173</a>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1548339690155040773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barca confirm Lewandowski agreement

Bayern Munich are set to make a third offer for Rennes forward Mathys Tel, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-le-bayern-munich-veut-encore-accelerer-sur-mathys-tel-rennes/1343857" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>.The German side had a €22 million bid turned down by the Ligue 1 team but they are not giving up on their pursuit of the 17-year-old.

Bayern to make improved Tel bid

AC Milan believe Japhet Tanganga is the man to strengthen their defence this summer.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-occhi-in-casa-conte-si-valuta-tanganga-per-tentare-il-tomo-63028" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports the Serie A side hope to land him on loan ahead of the new season as they look to strengthen at centre-back.

AC Milan target Spurs defender Tanganga

FC Barcelona have approached Aston Villa over a possible transfer of their 18-year-old English midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220716/1001837306/barca-negocia-chukwuemeka-entraran-subastas.html" target="_self">Mundo Deportivo</a>.Barcelona sporting advisor Jordi Cruyff has already initiated talks with the Premier League club who are keen to let go the player whose contract expires in 2023.

Barcelona in talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Zukunft in München: FC Bayern verlängert mit <a href="https://twitter.com/SergeGnabry?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SergeGnabry</a> bis 2026! 🔴⚪ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gnabry2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gnabry2026</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiaSanMia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MiaSanMia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a>— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern/status/1548297252065517570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Serge Gnabry commits future to Bayern Munich

Ajax are all set to re-sign Dutch forward Brian Brobbey from RB Leipzig, according to <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1015694220/terugkeer-brobbey-naar-ajax-dichtbij?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=seeding-televoetbal" target="_self">De Telegraaf</a>. Brobbey who graduated from Ajax's youth system, was sold to RB Leipzig on a free transfer in the summer of 2021. Brobbey, though, returned to the Dutch club in January 2022 on loan and now he is all set to re-join them on a permanent basis.The 20-year-old Dutch forward was also, reportedly monitored by Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag but apparently, the player informed his former manager that he wants to return to the Amsterdam-based club.

Ajax set to bring back Brian Brobbey

Manchester United are desperate to get a deal for Frenkie de Jong over the line and are preparing to throw even more money at the Barcelona midfielder, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/acabo-venta-frenkie-jong-viaja-14094893 " target="_blank">Sport</a>.A fee has been agreed for the Netherlands international, but not personal terms are in place and the Red Devils are eager to address that issue as quickly as possible.

Man Utd to throw more money at De Jong

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ajax are now set to sign Francisco Conceição on permanent deal from Porto. €5m release clause triggered, five year contract. 🚨🇵🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ajax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajax</a> Conceição will undergo medical tests soon - called by <a href="https://twitter.com/Record_Portugal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Record_Portugal</a>. <a href="https://t.co/dcx3yTxq85">pic.twitter.com/dcx3yTxq85</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548250967518285824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ajax closing on capture of Conceicao

Despite reports suggesting that Manchester City may be willing to cash in on Bernardo Silva this summer, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-barcelona-bernardo-silva-27494030?_ga=2.244575173.1129165550.1657789524-9747693645.1620887704 " target="_blank">The Mirror</a> claims that the Premier League champions have no intention of sanctioning a sale.The Portuguese playmaker is among those to have been linked with La Liga giants Barcelona, but Pep Guardiola still has a role for him to play at the Etihad Stadium.

Man City have no intention of selling Silva

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📝 Blackpool Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of Lewis Fiorini on a season-long loan from Manchester City. ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/j2wcuuhAXW">https://t.co/j2wcuuhAXW</a> <a href="https://t.co/wp5Etzm0fX">pic.twitter.com/wp5Etzm0fX</a>— Blackpool FC (@BlackpoolFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackpoolFC/status/1548272546755186695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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City send Fiorini out on loan

Everton have snubbed a “huge” approach from Newcastle for Antony Gordon and entered into contract talks with a home-grown star, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/everton-gordon-talks-newcastle/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The 21-year-old winger is attracting admiring glances from afar, but the Toffees are determined to keep him at Goodison Park.

Everton discussing new deal for Gordon

Leeds are making moves to tie Joe Glehardt down on fresh terms, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-in-advanced-talks-over-joe-gelhardt-deal/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a>.The Whites have been impressed by the young forward’s ongoing development and are in the process of drawing up a new contract for him.

Leeds open contract talks with Gelhardt

William Saliba will be pushing for a move away from Arsenal if he does not get assurances over game time from Mikel Arteta, reports <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/william-saliba-arsenal-transfer-atletico-madrid-marseille-b2123942.html " target="_blank">The Independent</a>.The highly-rated defender is yet to take in a competitive appearance for the Gunners after spending time out on loan and is not prepared to be a back-up option at Emirates Stadium.

Saliba prepared to push for Arsenal exit

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still going strong at 40 years of age and is set to sign a new 12-month contract with AC Milan, says <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/la-storia-infinita-di-ibrahimovic-a-giorni-firmera-il-rinnovo-con-il-milan-tutte-le-ultime-1706049 " target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>.The enigmatic Swedish striker helped the Rossoneri to Serie A title glory last season and is eager to play on after seeing his 2021-22 campaign disrupted by injury.

Ibrahimovic to sign new Milan contract

Juventus are back in the market for Alvaro Morata, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-juve-ripensa-a-morata-per-l-attacco-contatti-in-corso-con-l-a-65765 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, with talks back underway with Atletico Madrid.The Spain international striker has spent the last two seasons back on loan in Turin and may see that spell extended in 2022.

Juve re-open talks for Morata

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Arsenal and Manchester City have now reached verbal agreement in principle for Oleksandr Zinchenko, fee around £30m. Personal terms are still discussed. ⚪️🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> Salary and length of contract, in negotiation - key step to complete the agreement. <a href="https://t.co/QJYrwdqJH1">pic.twitter.com/QJYrwdqJH1</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548201264261079040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal-City reach verbal agreement over Zinchenko transfer (Fabrizio Romano)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Robert Lewandowski said goodbye to Bayern teammates and will sign the contract in the next 24 hours in order to become new Barcelona player. It's agreed since end of February. 🔵🔴🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Xavi, in contact with Robert for months to explain the project. <a href="https://t.co/0JCL8hzTu4">pic.twitter.com/0JCL8hzTu4</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548216867147456512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lewandowski bids farewell to Bayern teammates (Fabrizio Romano)

Arsenal remain interested in Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta, but <a href="https://mediafootmarseille.fr/paqueta-arsenal-transfert-ou-ca-en-est-vraiment-on-vous-dit-tout/.html " target="_blank">Media Foot</a> reports that no formal bid has been tabled as yet.The Gunners continue to work on recruitment matters behind the scenes for now, with careful consideration being given to the pursuit of a number of possible additions.

Arsenal yet to table bid for Paqueta

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bukayo Saka’s contract extension has always been priority for Arsenal, talks are still ongoing with his agent in order to reach full agreement on long term deal. ⚪️🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> Saka’s happy with Arsenal project, discussing on salary details. <a href="https://t.co/v7p0FE8OUs">pic.twitter.com/v7p0FE8OUs</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1547965225894219776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal in contract talks wih Saka

Joe Lolley has, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11019285/Joe-Lolley-set-leave-Nottingham-Forest-winger-does-not-feature-Steve-Coopers-plans.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, been told that he does not form part of Nottingham Forest's plans for life in the Premier League.The 29-year-old winger is now training with the club's U23 squad and is free to move on in the summer window.

Lolley free to leave Forest

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: Flamengo have opened talks to sign former Chelsea’s Oscar from Shanghai SIPG. Deal in negotiation until January 2023 🚨🇧🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flamengo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flamengo</a> Oscar, open to the move while talks are still ongoing. <a href="https://t.co/KexMfd1Q8S">pic.twitter.com/KexMfd1Q8S</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548048436104048640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Flamengo open talks to sign ex-Chelsea star Oscar

Manchester United are convinced they are close to completing the signing of Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong, reports the <a href="09903/man-utd-frenkie-de-jong-transfer-barcelona-3/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Despite recent public statements from Barca throwing doubt on the deal, the Red Devils are still confident of closing an agreement and reuniting the ex-Ajax star with old boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.

Man Utd still confident of De Jong transfer

Yet another big name is heading to Major League soccer this summer. Toronto FC announced on Friday that they have completed the transfer of Federico Bernardeschi, who will move to Canada from Juventus on a free transfer. Bernardeschi joins as a Designated Player, under contract until 2026.MLS has been abuzz with blockbuster deals so far in the transfer window, with Gareth Bale and Giorgio Chiellini moving to LAFC and Lorenzo Insigne bound for Toronto.Now Chiellini's long-time Juve team-mate is also heading stateside after five years starring at the Serie A giants.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/toronto-fc-seal-latest-blockbuster-mls-transfer-with-signing-of-italian-international-bernardeschi/bltcebe9e10a81ddcfc" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Toronto FC seal latest blockbuster MLS transfer with Bernardeschi signing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">After <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lewandowski?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lewandowski</a>’s sale <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BayernMunich?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BayernMunich</a> will increase the bid to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a> to try to sign Matthijs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DeLigt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DeLigt</a>, who has already agreed personal terms for a contract until 2027 (€12M/year). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/7vDE422obK">https://t.co/7vDE422obK</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1548070691039195136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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