Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea in talks with PSG over Kimpembe transfer

Manchester United&nbsp;have completed the signing of&nbsp;Lisandro Martinez&nbsp;from Ajax, with the Argentina international defender making his way to Old Trafford at the end of a protracted transfer saga. Erik ten Hag quickly identified the 24-year-old as a top target after making his own move from the Eredivisie champions to the Premier League heavyweights this summer.He has now got his man, with the Red Devils further reinforcing their back line with a player that will be eager to impress in new surroundings – particularly with the 2022 World Cup fast approaching.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/martinez-man-utd-transfer-ajax-defender/bltaa66de6b5caad111" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Martinez makes Man Utd move in £46.5m transfer

Frenkie de Jong would only leave Barcelona for Bayern Munich, according to <a href="https://www.goal.com/de/meldungen/frenkie-de-jong-barcelona-fuer-den-fc-bayern-muenchen/blt1a3aff9cf6372f63" target="_blank">Sport</a>.The midfielder has been heavily linked with Premier League clubs Manchester United and Chelsea, however does not want to leave Barca - and if he must, he wants to go to Bayern.Barca are keen to sell the Dutchman to save on his high wages - but De Jon himself is much less keen.

De Jong 'would only leave Barcelona for Bayern' (Sport)

The midfielder has been dragging his heels over a move to Manchester United

Manchester United are willing to be patient to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona.<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-frenkie-de-jong-27497706" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports the Premier League side will wait until the final day of the transfer window as they are determined to land Erik ten Hag's top priority.

Man Utd to wait until end of transfer window to sign De Jong (Mirror)

Juventus are drawing up a list of possible replacements for defender Matthijs de Ligt as the Netherlands international prepares to leave the club,&nbsp;GOAL&nbsp;understands. Negotiations between the Old Lady and Bayern Munich have now reached their final stages, with an agreement for a deal that could reach around €80 million (£68m) including add-ons now agreed.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-de-ligt-replacement-shortlist-transfer-bayern-munich-draws-closer/bltdd315ade0748d535" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Juventus reach €80m De Ligt transfer agreement with Bayern

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">AS Roma had a meeting today with Paulo Dybala’s agents. Opening bid on the table, trying to convince the player - Dybala who will make final decision on future soon. 🇦🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DiMarzio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DiMarzio</a> Tiago Pinto and José Mourinho, now trying - Dybala’s still available as free agent.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548727750592266240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Roma meet with Dybala's agents

New Barcelona signing Robert Lewandowski admitted that he hopes to swiftly move past the dispute which marred his final days at Bayern Munich this summer. The forward enjoyed a spectacular eight-year spell at the Allianz Arena, winning the Bundesliga in every season he spent with Die Roten while also lifting the Champions League in 2020 and establishing himself as one of the deadliest scorers in the game.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-lewandowski-completes-transfer-bayern-munich/blte8dc6730c81dea0c" target="_self">But he is now gearing up for a new challenge at Camp Nou</a>, after the two clubs agreed on a&nbsp;€45 million (£38m/$45m)&nbsp;for the 33-year-old Poland international.In the future, he hopes his relationship with Bayern Munich can be repaired.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lewandowski-reflects-bitter-bayern-munich-transfer-feud/blt8aa9a737746c6f34" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Lewandowski reflects on bitter Bayern transfer feud after exit to Barcelona

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Charles de Ketelaere didn’t play one single minute in the Supercup game between Club Brugge and Gent - no risk, as AC Milan are in talks to sign him. 🔴🇧🇪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> Leeds made an official bid two weeks ago - but AC Milan are leading the race since 10 days as player’s priority. <a href="https://t.co/f1kopUS3Xf">pic.twitter.com/f1kopUS3Xf</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548728275379314692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Milan in talks to sign De Ketelaere

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/team/rangers/cnnku8uihko7u4th0fms4pvg6" target="_self">Rangers</a>&nbsp;have agreed a £4million ($4.75m) fee with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/team/liverpool/c8h9bw1l82s06h77xxrelzhur" target="_self">Liverpool</a>&nbsp;to sign Ben Davies,&nbsp;GOAL&nbsp;can confirm, with the defender set to leave Anfield having failed to make a single competitive appearance for the Reds.The 25-year-old, signed from Preston in January 2021, spent last season on loan with Sheffield United in the Championship, but will now seal a move to Scotland once a medical is completed and personal terms finalised.Rangers, the Europa League runners-up, have seen off interest from a host of Championship clubs, including Blackburn and Middlesbrough, to land the centre-back.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rangers-agree-transfer-fee-with-liverpool-for-ben-davies/blt3d4db850184d35d8" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Rangers agree £4m transfer fee with Liverpool for Ben Davies

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Turkish international Okay Yokuşlu has passed medicals and signed the contract with West Bromwich, after terminating contract with Celtic Vigo. 🇹🇷🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WBA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WBA</a> All parties waiting for work permit then it will be official.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548715676910723073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Yokuslu signs West Brom deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Gerard <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Deulofeu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Deulofeu</a> is one step away to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Napoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Napoli</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Udinese?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Udinese</a>. Contract until 2026 (€2,5M/year). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/71gaHTljK8">https://t.co/71gaHTljK8</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1548704959147003911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Deulofeu on verge of Napoli switch

Kalidou Koulibaly will not "dominate" at Chelsea as he did with Napoli, according to Rafa Benitez, who has doubts about his concentration and aerial ability. Chelsea have spent big on the central defender as they continue to re-shape their squad this summer, buying the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-koulibaly-transfer-signing-napoli/blt7ff418b51ada3821" target="_self">31-year-old for £34 million ($41m) from the Serie A side</a>.Koulibaly was long regarded as one of the best defenders in Italian football - however, Benitez, who coached him at Napoli, says his weaknesses could be exploited more readily in the Premier League.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-koulibaly-wont-be-dominant-premier-league-benitez/blt3b4092dd468586ee" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Chelsea warned Koulibaly 'won't be so dominant in the Premier League'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Paris Saint-Germain have Gonçalo Inácio as one of the options in their list in case Presnel Kimpembé leaves, he’s really appreciated by Campos. ⭐️🇵🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a> Negotiations on between Chelsea and PSG for Kimpembé. Chelsea have re-activated contacts for Koundé, Barça want to be fast.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548676349778345985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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PSG consider Inacio approach

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Real Sociedad are prepared to pay €6.5m fee to Real Madrid for 50% right of Kubo. Talks are progressing, in order to finalise the deal soon. ⚪️🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Negotiations ongoing, contract until June 2027 on the table. <a href="https://t.co/xk0Okf1FnU">pic.twitter.com/xk0Okf1FnU</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548682306063417345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sociedad working on deal for Real Madrid's Kubo

Milan are keen on signing Renato Sanches this summer with PSG slow to secure a move for the midfielder, report <a href="https://www.milannews.it/news/gazzetta-milan-speranza-sanches-strada-in-salita-ma-non-e-chiusa-459153" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a>The Serie A champions are long standing admirers of the 24-year-old, but he seemed set for PSG as they begun talks with the Portugal international.However reports state PSG are yet to submit an official bid to Lille, which is giving hope to Milan that they may be able to swoop in.

Milan 'still have hope of signing Sanches'

Ajax are putting the finishing touches on a €22 million plus €5m add-ons deal for Rangers defender Calvin Bassey, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548549810872918016" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano.</a>Bassey was linked with clubs in the Premier League after impressing in Rangers' run to the Europa League final last season.However the 22-year-old, who can play at left back or central defence, looks likely to be on his way to the Netherlands.

Ajax 'finalising Bassey deal' as PL clubs miss out

Chelsea will not sell striker Armando Broja this summer, with any exit for the Albanian forward to be a loan deal, report <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11021909/West-Ham-ready-complete-loan-deal-Chelseas-Armando-Broja.html" target="_blank">Mail Online.</a>West Ham were reportedly ready to sign the 20-year-old permanently this summer after he impressed on loan at Southampton with nine Premier League goals.However Chelsea feel Broja could become a first team player eventually and so will only loan him to West Ham - a stance the Hammers are reportedly set to accept.

Broja 'will not be sold this summer'

West Ham are awaiting a response from Lille after offering £32.5million for midfielder Amadou Onana, according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11020995/West-Ham-await-response-Lille-making-32-5m-offer-midfielder-Amadou-Onana.html" target="_blank">Mail Online.</a>The 20-year-old made his senior international debut for Belgium last month and has grown significantly in reputation since joining Lille for £6m a year ago.He played 40 games last season, including all eight of the French club's Champions League matches.

West Ham 'make £32.5m bid for Onana'

Newly appointed Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier has admitted that while he would love to retain the services of Brazilian star Neymar, the final decision isn't just in his hands.“Yes, I was clear. Afterwards, I repeat, in this area, there are many things that I cannot control,” Galtier told <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/psg-galtier-neymar-things-i-cannot-control/bltb7f5e8cc27b95429" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>.

Galtier 'cannot control' Neymar future

Leeds United have kept a price tag of £35m for their midfielder, Jack Harrison, amidst interest from Newcastle United, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11021125/Leeds-slap-35m-price-tag-Jack-Harrison-amid-Newcastle.html" target="_self">Daily Mail</a>.Reportedly, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is highly impressed by the player's work rate and wants the 25-year-old at St. James' Park this summer.

Leeds want £35m for Jack Harrison

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are in direct talks for Presnel Kimpembé deal. Initial request around €60/65m but Chelsea are prepared to submit €45/50m proposal. Work in progress. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> PSG consider Kimpembé part of the project - but he can leave in case of good proposal. <a href="https://t.co/7pcV6YWD3q">pic.twitter.com/7pcV6YWD3q</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548582526247223296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea in talks with PSG over Kimpembe transfer

Wayne Rooney wants to bring his former Manchester United team-mate Phil Jones to D.C. United - according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/phil-jones-man-united-dc-27497921" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.Rooney is in the process of identifying targets after being appointed by the MLS club, for whom he enjoyed a short playing stint at the end of his playing career.Jones is on the D.C. United manager's wishlist, with the Red Devils thought to be ready to sell a man that has barely played for the club in recent years due to injury.

Rooney wants ex-Man Utd team-mate Jones at D.C. United

Roma boss Jose Mourinho has made a direct call to ex-Juventus forward Paulo Dybala over a summer transfer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/dybala-arriva-la-telefonata-di-mourinho-l-argentino-apre-alla-ro-39941" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 28-year-old has been linked with Inter Milan and Napoli after dropping into the free agency pool, but Mourinho is trying to convince him to head to Stadio Olimpico.Roma are prepared to offer Dybala a four-year deal worth €6 million per year.

Roma boss Mourinho calls Dybala over transfer

Juventus are readying a €45 million (£38m/$45m) swoop for Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-roma-manda-un-segnale-alla-juve-fascia-al-braccio-per-zaniolo-81281" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 23-year-old is eager to sign an extension at Stadio Olimpico with his current deal due to expire in 2024, but also wants a higher salary.If Roma don't meet his demands, Juve will move in with a bid for Zaniolo, who recorded two goals and two assists in 28 Serie A outings for Roma last term.

Juve readying €45m Zaniolo swoop

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Zlatan Ibrahimović, set to sign a new contract with AC Milan in the next days. New deal will be valid until June 2023, salary around €1/1.5m net guaranteed plus add ons depending on his performances. 🔴🇸🇪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> He will turn 41 in October - never ending Zlatan. <a href="https://t.co/hqyEoJLH88">pic.twitter.com/hqyEoJLH88</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548460136955490307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Milan set to announce Zlatan's new contract

Sevilla are plotting a bid for Ben Brereton Diaz from Blackburn, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19223405/blackburn-ben-brereton-diaz-sevilla-transfer-news/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Blackburn want £20 million ($24m) for him, but Sevilla are only willing to pay half of that fee.

Sevilla move for Brereton Diaz

PSV are eager to sign Ibrahim Sangare to a new contract, <a href="https://www.ed.nl/psv/psv-hoopt-gewilde-sangare-met-nieuw-contract-te-behouden~ae6c85de/" target="_blank">Eindhovens Dagblad</a> says. The midfielder has been linked with a move to Manchester United but there has been no official bid so far. If PSV were to sell him, they will demand €37 million (£31m/$37m) for him.

PSV to renew €37m Man Utd target Sangare’s contract

Tottenham are close to signing Djed Spence from Middlesbrough, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11020765/Tottenham-set-wrap-12-5m-signing-Middlesbroughs-Djed-Spence.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> reports. The right-back has had a medical with the Premier League side and will soon complete a £12.5 million ($15m) move.

Spurs near £12.5m Spence signing

Free agent Djibril Sidibe is eyeing a return to the Premier League, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19223185/djibril-sidibe-premier-league-transfer-monaco/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.The right-back spent a year on loan at Everton and is looking for a new club after leaving Monaco following the end of his contract.

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