Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd set sights on Juve's Demiral

Juventus have picked out three players they could offer to Manchester United as part of a deal for Paul Pogba this summer, <a href="https://www.corriere.it/sport/19_luglio_18/juve-non-rinuncia-pogba-potrebbe-offrire-cancelo-united-18fd79de-a92f-11e9-abac-9e8ff837917d.shtml" target="_blank">Corriere della Sera</a>&nbsp;reports. The Italian champions believe they can convince United to lower their £150 million ($188m) asking price for the French midfielder by offering to send Joao Cancelo, Douglas Costa and Blaise Matuidi to Old Trafford.

Juve pick three players to swap for Pogba

Serie A champions to offer Cancelo, Costa & Matuidi 

Milan are looking at bringing in Atletico Madrid attacker Angel Correa but need to finance the move with sales of Patrick Cutrone and Andre Silva. <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/milan-the-latest-on-their-pursuit-of-atletico-madrids-correa" target="_blank">Gianlucadimarzio.com</a> reports Correa is their top priority in reinforcing the attack with price tag of €55 million (£49m/$62m) possible. But Cutrone and Silva need to be sold first, with Wolves interested in the former and Monaco the latter.

Milan looking to finance Correa move

Senegal winger Ismaila Sarr is nearing a transfer, with Watford as a possible destination, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-rennes-le-transfert-dismaila-sarr-quasiment-boucle-465944" target="_blank">le10sport</a>. A deal for the&nbsp;21-year-old Rennes attacker is close to being done, and while the identity of the new club is unknown, Watford was very interested in Sarr.

Sarr nears possible Watford transfer

Paris Saint-Germain have approached Juventus star Paulo Dybala's entourage, according to <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-le-psg-avance-ses-pions-pour-paulo-dybala-1734166.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. PSG sporting director Leonardo believes Dybala's value has dropped, and as a result he has taken an interest in the Argentine attacker. That decreased price leads PSG to beleive they can do a deal for Dybala regardless of what happens in any prospective Neymar deal.&nbsp;

PSG approach Dybala's entourage

Dimitar Berbatov feels criticism of&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;forward Romelu Lukaku is unfair and hopes the Belgian stays at Old Trafford. Lukaku joined United from&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;in a £75 million deal ($94m) in 2017, scoring 28 goals in 66 Premier League games since then, but his performances have been much maligned. He has been linked with a move to Inter but Berbatov, who played under Alex Ferguson for four years at United, would prefer to see Lukaku remain at the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-think-lukaku-should-stay-berbatov-backs-striker-for-man/l1noi0y13y2g1j7ms6pd0o0ls" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Berbatov backs Lukaku for Man Utd stay

Porto are still pursuing Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, but have no agreement yet either player or club, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-forcing-de-porto-pour-trapp-une-offre-de-prolongation-du-psg-465932" target="_blank">le10sport</a>. Trapp, who spent last season on loan with Eintracht Frankfurt, has been heavily recruited by the Portuguese club this summer, but there has yet to be a breakthrough in talks. The German also is considering a contract extension offer from PSG.

Porto lack agreement with Trapp or PSG

Reported&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;target Kai Havertz has admitted he is uncertain if playing for the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;champions is the “next and right step” for him, while conceding he is likely to move on from&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;in the future. The 20-year-old Havertz is considered one of Europe’s brightest young talents, having exploded onto the scene last season with Leverkusen, scoring 17 Bundesliga goals. Havertz, speaking to Bild, admitted uncertainty over whether Bayern are the right club for him when he does decide to depart, though he added it is not his primary focus at the moment. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-target-havertz-uncertain-if-bayern-move-is-next/1dm0noy5f6ddn113sq0izrpv9i" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Havertz uncertain if Bayern move is 'next and right step'

Armando Izzo has signed a new contract at&nbsp;Torino, ending speculation he could move to the Premier League. Arsenal were reportedly interested in the centre-back, who has also been linked with&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Everton. But Izzo, who made his first&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;appearance in a&nbsp;Euro 2020&nbsp;qualifier in March, has instead signed a new five-year deal with Torino. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/reported-arsenal-target-armando-izzo-commits-to-torino/ldtuu0ztq1zq1p5qpest97375" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Reported Arsenal target Izzo commits to Torino

Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu has undergone a medical ahead of a loan move to RB Leipzig, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11766717/chelseas-ethan-ampadu-has-medical-with-rb-leipzig-ahead-of-loan-move" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 18-year-old was left out of the Blues tour squad as manager <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ampadu-out-of-chelsea-tour-squad-as-lampard-seeks-loan-deal/18g7t7k46herp1pb5pfzvsz6zx" target="_blank">Frank Lampard confirmed earlier in the week a loan move would be best for the teen</a>.

Ampadu has Leipzig medical

Juventus&nbsp;have included Gonzalo Higuain in their pre-season tour squad despite reports&nbsp;Roma&nbsp;have agreed on a deal to sign the striker on loan. Higuain is back at Juve after leaving&nbsp;Chelsea, for whom he scored five Premier League goals during the&nbsp;second half of last season, opted not to extend his loan or trigger a purchase option. The Argentine has been linked with a permanent move this summer with&nbsp;his opportunities at Juve seemingly limited as they boast Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala among their forward options. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/higuain-named-in-juventus-pre-season-tour-squad-amid-roma/1252kscdvqwun13jqzrhbsvcc5" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Higuain included on Juve pre-season tour

Ajax&nbsp;have announced an agreement with Club America for&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;international Edson Alvarez, who is expected to sign a five-year contract. The Eredivisie club added the agreement, which is reportedly for a fee around $17 million (£14m), is subject to a medical. Ajax director for football&nbsp;Marc Overmars had previously talked up the possibility of the club moving for the Alvarez, saying the 21-year-old was a target for them regardless of the situation regarding Matthijs de Ligt, who has since had his move to&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;confirmed. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ajax-complete-17m-signing-of-versatile-mexico-star-alvarez/hdlym7xyzhv414vc74sjhj9pm" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Ajax reach $17m Alvarez deal

Wolves have joined the hunt to sign Benfica defender Ruben Dias, according to the <a href="https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2019/07/19/wolves-chase-highly-rated-portuguese-defender-ruben-dias/" target="_blank">Express and Star</a>. Dias, who is reportedly drawing interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid, has a&nbsp;£57 million ($71m) release clause in his contract. Wolves would want to pay far less than that fee however, and offer a better chance at first-team football than many of the other interested clubs.

Wolves enter Dias race

Brighton winger Anthony Knockaert is having a medical at&nbsp;Fulham ahead of a transfer, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/11766661/brighton-winger-anthony-knockaert-having-fulham-medical" target="_blank">Sky Sports News.</a> The 27-year-old is set to become the next addition at Craven Cottage as Fulham look to bounce straight back up to the Premier League.&nbsp; Knockaert joined Brighton from Standard Liege in 2016 and made 139 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring 27 goals.

Knockaert having medical at Fulham 

Milan are chasing Juventus defender Merih&nbsp;Demiral with the next week key to talks, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/milan-demiral-juventus" target="_blank">Gianlucadimarzio.com</a>. New Milan boss&nbsp;Marco Giampaolo has targeted Demiral, who joined Juve this month from Sassuolo, and the Serie A champions might let him leave. Milan will either have to pay&nbsp;€40 million (£36m/$45m) or do a loan with an obligation to purchase along with a buy-back option for Juventus.&nbsp;

Milan chasing Juve's Demiral

Claudio Pizarro has confirmed the forthcoming season, his 20th in the&nbsp;Bundesliga, will be his last before retirement. The 40-year-old is set to call time on a career that began in his native&nbsp;Peru&nbsp;in 1996 and which has seen him make a lasting mark on German football. Now in his fourth stint with&nbsp;Werder Bremen, Pizarro became the oldest goalscorer in Bundesliga history when he found the net with a free-kick against&nbsp;Hertha Berlin&nbsp;in February. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/werder-bremen-veteran-pizarro-confirms-he-will-retire-at-end/bdvxnww3fo561i06sa633ld01" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Pizarro confirms retirement date

Paolo Maldini insists&nbsp;AC Milan&nbsp;did not make an offer for Luka Modric this close season, although he admits the&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;man would be "perfect" at San Siro. Modric is expected to stay at Madrid, where he has been since 2012, but the 33-year-old was linked with moves to&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;last year and rivals Milan in recent months. Maldini, acknowledging the midfielder's blend of experience and talent, says there was never any negotiation for the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/maldini-modric-would-be-perfect-but-milan-have-not-bid-for/17mygjxwdt9151cmqspbr7hj8o" target="_blank">Read what he had to say right here on Goal!</a>

Maldini: Modric would be 'perfect' for Milan

Aston Villa and Saint-Etienne are looking at Egypt forward Trezeguet, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-asse-les-verts-etudient-le-dossier-trezeguet-kasimpasa-465907" target="_blank">le10sport</a>. Saint-Etienne expect to have extra funds after the William Saliba transfer with Arsenal, and value the attacking versatility brought by the Kasımpaşa forward. The Turkish club want around €10 million (£9m/$11m) for Trezeguet which may cool Saint-Etienne on a move and give Villa the advantage.

Aston Villa and Saint-Etienne target Egypt star

The Philadelphia Union have traded for goalkeeper Joe Bendik and allowed Carlos&nbsp;Miguel Coronel to return to Red Bull Salzburg, the MLS side announced. The 30-year-old Bendik was acquired from the Columbus Crew for a 2020 second-round draft pick and will back up No.1 Andre Blake. The 22-year-old Coronel had featured four times for the Union this season but was requested back by Salzburg, with the Union agreeing. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">🚨Roster News: Union have acquired goalkeeper Joe Bendik from <a href="https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrewSC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@columbuscrewsc</a>. Joe has been added to the club’s active roster ahead of tomorrow’s match. Welcome to Philly! 👉<a href="https://t.co/r4LKd9ObES">https://t.co/r4LKd9ObES</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewBendikFace?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewBendikFace</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DOOP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DOOP</a> <a href="https://t.co/un6YeFgYvR">pic.twitter.com/un6YeFgYvR</a>— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilaUnion/status/1152239924843728896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Union trade for Bendik

Midfielder Alberto Soro will join&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;imminently, according to Real Zaragoza president Christian Lapetra. It has been reported Soro will sign for Madrid in a €2.5 million deal that could rise to around €5m, before returning to Zaragoza on loan. Lapetra said on Friday he expected&nbsp;the transfer to be formally announced "in a matter of hours". <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/alberto-soro-join-real-madrid-real-zaragoza-laliga-transfer/qpk4076xt35a1jf7f04lxhdd9" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Soro to join Real Madrid 'in a matter of hours'

Dean Henderson is closing in on a new contract with Manchester United which will allow him to return to Sheffield United on loan, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7265481/Transfer-news-Dean-Henderson-close-new-Manchester-United-deal-Sheffield-United-loan-return.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Henderson has one year left on his current contract but talks have been progressing well and include the stipulation the goalkeeper be allowed to go out on loan with a Premier League club to continue his development. United believe he is their future No.1 and would like him to continue his development this season.

Henderson nears new Man Utd deal

Manchester City have made preliminary looks into signing Samuel Umtiti from Barcelona, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-barcelone-manchester-city-pense-a-umtiti-465906" target="_blank">le10sport</a>. Barcelona have made Umtiti available with a price tag of around €60 million (£54m/$67m), though they would accept something over&nbsp;€50m. City have investigated a possible deal, though they have not advanced past the preliminary stage and have not made an offer.

Man City make contact over Umtiti

The Columbus Crew have announced the signing of midfielder&nbsp;Youness Mokhtar, who last featured for Stabaek of Norway's top flight. Terms of the deal were not disclosed though the Crew did reveal targeted allocation money was used to sign the free-agent.&nbsp; “We would like to welcome Youness Mokhtar to Columbus Crew SC. Youness is a creative and dynamic player who can add variety to our attack,” Crew general manager&nbsp;Tim Bezbatchenko said in a statement. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">OFFICIAL: Youness Mokhtar will wear Black &amp; Gold!! 📰: <a href="https://t.co/WVZvN7cSGX">https://t.co/WVZvN7cSGX</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crew96?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crew96</a> <a href="https://t.co/QekwWkREAD">pic.twitter.com/QekwWkREAD</a>— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrewSC/status/1152216635673104384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Crew sign Mokhtar

Frank Lampard intends to keep Kurt Zouma at&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;despite&nbsp;Everton’s interest in the defender. Zouma made 32 Premier League appearances during a loan spell at Goodison Park last term,&nbsp;and the Toffees are reportedly keen to seal a permanent deal for the 24-year-old. But after Zouma started Friday’s friendly defeat to Kawasaki Frontale in Yokohama, Lampard said he wants the&nbsp;France&nbsp;international to remain at Stamford Bridge. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lampard-wants-zouma-to-stay-at-chelsea-amid-talk-of-a/1pc9ieq7sbwkp13coj3an888yt" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Lampard wants Zouma to stay at Chelsea 

Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen is registering on the rercruitment radar of Atletico Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2019/07/19/5d319b8746163fb96c8b4594.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. James Rodriguez is a top target for the Liga giants, as they try to prise the Colombian away from arch-rivals Real Madrid, but a Danish star at Spurs is considered to be their Plan B.

Eriksen is Atletico's Plan B

Paris Saint-Germain are expected to join the race for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/psg-likely-to-enter-race-for-lazio-s-milinkovic-savic-10270" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The 24-year-old has been linked with Manchester United for some time, but his asking price may prove too high for the Red Devils and the Ligue 1 champions can step in.

PSG to enter the race for SMS

Gonzalo Higuain is yet to give the green light for a move to Roma, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/roma-still-waiting-for-higuain-s-yes-16596" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. As things stand, the Argentine striker remains on the books at Juventus, but he is expected to be on the move before the summer window slams shut.

Roma waiting on decision from Higuain

Christian Eriksen could “slot into&nbsp;Liverpool’s team”, says Dean Saunders, with the Reds considered to be in need of someone that can make them “more productive”. The general consensus is that Jurgen Klopp would welcome another playmaker onto his books. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/eriksen-could-slot-into-liverpools-team-spurs-star-would/1l55loqzmp2qt1pli20174iem1" target="_blank">Here is what a former Reds striker has had to say on that search.</a>

‘Eriksen could slot into Liverpool’s team’

Danny Rose has offered himself to Barcelona, reports <a href="https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/barca/danny-rose-offers-himself-to-barcelona-7560690" target="_blank">Sport</a>, but the Liga champions are not planning to do a deal. They are still in the market for a new left-back, as cover for Jordi Alba, but will leave the path clear for the likes of a PSG and Manchester United when it comes to a player currently with Tottenham.

Barcelona snub Rose offer

Everton are ready to rival Arsenal in the battle to lure Wilfried Zaha away from Crystal Palace, claims the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/everton-to-rival-arsenal-for-wilfried-zaha-as-crystal-palace-demand-80m-a4193616.html#Echobox=1563526723" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. The Gunners have led the chase for the Ivory Coast international winger, but the Toffees are now keen on taking him to Goodison Park.

Everton to rival Arsenal for Zaha

Manchester United&nbsp;have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Leicester's Harry Maguire, with&nbsp;Pep Guardiola playing&nbsp;down&nbsp;Manchester City's chances of signing another centre back. The Blues boss has said: "There's a chance [of a defender coming in] but I don't know if it will be possible. We [already] have three incredible central defenders and Fernandinho can play in that position." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/boost-for-man-utd-in-maguire-chase-as-guardiola-plays-down-citys-/wym6oq9tdjvn1lgti7mdgq1eo" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Guardiola distances City from Maguire

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🆕 Olympien. 🆙 the ⚪️🔵<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%C3%81lvaroestOlympien?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ÁlvaroestOlympien</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OMnation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OMnation</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CasadePapel3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CasadePapel3</a><a href="https://t.co/tL9Vw1JeML">pic.twitter.com/tL9Vw1JeML</a>— Olympique Marseille (@OM_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/OM_English/status/1152200858714746883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Alvaro links up with Marseille

Real Madrid are planning to use the money generated from sales of Isco and Marco Asensio to fund a move for Paul Pogba, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3902531/sources-iscoasensio-sales-could-fund-pogba-bid" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Blancos have been heavily linked with the Manchester United midfielder and are preparing to step up their efforts to bring him on board.

Isco & Asensio sales to fund Pogba bid

West Bromwich Albion have announced the signing of&nbsp;Kenneth Zohore from Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🆕9️⃣ Introducing <a href="https://twitter.com/kzohore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kzohore</a> ✍🏼<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeKen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeKen</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WBA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WBA</a> <a href="https://t.co/kn9Am4j58J">pic.twitter.com/kn9Am4j58J</a> — West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WBA/status/1152173787103846400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

West Brom sign Zohore

Inter&nbsp;boss Antonio Conte has expressed his admiration for&nbsp;Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku, who continues to be linked with a move to San Siro. The&nbsp;Belgium&nbsp;international&nbsp;admitted back in April that he "dreams" of playing in&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;one day, fuelling speculation he could leave United this summer. Inter have been touted as his most likely next destination,&nbsp;with&nbsp;chief executive Giuseppe Marotta 'optimistic' a deal can be pushed over the line before the August transfer deadline. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/you-know-very-well-i-like-this-player-conte-expresses-admiration-/x0h8tajr35or1aku1npbi4q0f" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Conte confirms Lukaku admiration amid Inter transfer links

Barcelona have identified Bayern Munich defender David Alaba as a primary transfer target, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3902445/sources-barca-target-alaba-as-alba-competition" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Spanish champions want the Austrian full-back to provide competition for Jordi Alba at Camp Nou and he is reportedly open to the switch. Alaba scored three goals and laid on three assists in 31 Bundesliga appearances for Bayern last term.

Barcelona target Bayern's Alaba

Wolves have opened talks with Milan to discuss a possible deal for&nbsp;Patrick Cutrone, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11699/11766293/wolves-in-talks-with-ac-milan-over-patrick-cutrone" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Rossoneri value the 21-year-old at around £23 million ($29m) and are keen on raising extra funds to chase their own transfer targets. Cutrone contributed three goals and two assists in 34 Serie A appearances for Milan last season.

Wolves in talks to sign Milan striker Cutrone

Sean Longstaff admits to being “flattered” by reports linking him with&nbsp;Manchester United, but the Newcastle midfielder is looking to keep his “head down” for now. The 21-year-old made a breakthrough on Tyneside last season, with 13 first-team appearances taken in across all competitions. Longstaff offered enough to suggest that he is now a target for another United, but the youngster is reading little into the speculation for now. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/longstaff-keeping-his-head-down-amid-flattering-man-utd-transfer-/1k15541pklxql15yvihyiobcdn" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Longstaff flattered by Man Utd transfer talk

Juventus defender&nbsp;Merih Demiral is the subject of interest from Manchester United, according to <a href="https://turkish-football.com/man-united-make-surprise-enquiry-for-juventus-defender-merih-demiral-in-response-to-matthijs-de-ligt-transfer/" target="_blank">Turkish Football</a>. The Red Devils have identified the 21-year-old as an alternative target in case they fail to land Leicester City's Harry Maguire. Demiral signed for Juve for €18 million ($20m, £16m) from Sassuolo at the start of the month, but he is worried that he will struggle to compete for a place in Maurizio Sarri's starting XI.

Man Utd set sights on Juve's Demiral 

Manchester United&nbsp;manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is “working on one or two” transfer deals as he seeks to further bolster his ranks at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have already snapped up Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka&nbsp;in the summer window and are now being heavily linked with the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-working-on-one-or-two-deals-amid-man-utd-links-to/1vawvqhc8guov12v56whod0a03" target="_blank">Find out what the United boss has had to say on his recruitment plans here.</a>

Solskjaer 'working on one or two' deals

Manchester City,&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Basel&nbsp;are monitoring&nbsp;Fenerbahce&nbsp;goalkeeper Berke Ozer, a source close to the player revealed to&nbsp;Goal. The three clubs have made enquiries to Ozer's representatives regarding his current situation and availability. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-man-city-eye-fenerbahce-goalkeeper-ozer/o9pc623yhdth1kxnzmo4flyke" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Liverpool & Man City eye Fenerbahce goalkeeper

Marcos Alonso has shut down speculation suggesting that he could leave&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;this summer, with the Spaniard “very happy” at Stamford Bridge. A return to his homeland has been mooted for the 28-year-old left-back, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid reportedly among the interested parties. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/alonso-shuts-down-chelsea-exit-talk-as-he-is-very-happy-with/ej9alxqm8avv1595mwzozpag8" target="_blank">Here is what Alonso has had to say on his future.</a>

Alonso shuts down Chelsea exit talk

Everton have expressed interest in Flamengo starlet Reinier, according to <a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/rj/serra-lagos-norte/futebol/noticia/ainda-sem-filipe-luis-flamengo-traz-na-bagagem-sinalizacao-de-oferta-inglesa-por-reinier.ghtml" target="_blank">Globo Esporte</a>. The 17-year-old Brazilian is considered to be a hot prospect at the Toffees are eager to win the race to bring him to Europe.

Everton keen on Flamengo starlet Reinier

How Trippier ended up at Atletico

Salomon Rondon has completed a move to Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang, with the former Newcastle loanee being reunited with Rafa Benitez after leaving&nbsp;West Brom. The&nbsp;Venezuela&nbsp;international striker had a £16.5 million ($21m) release clause in his contract with the Baggies. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rondon-reunited-with-benitez-as-he-joins-carrasco-hamsik-at/583txibflosp1cbownfwnaedf" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Rondon reunited with Benitez

Manchester United have made contract with Juventus regarding a possible deal for Paulo Dybala, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1152025555333595136" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Bianconeri are said to be looking for around €80 million (£72m/$90m) from any deal, but aware that the Argentine forward has no desire to leave.

Man Utd keen on Dybala

Gerard Deulofeu has been linked with a return to AC Milan, but the Spanish winger claims to be happy at Watford. He has said: "I feel comfortable here. The first season I suffered a little bit but finally I adapted to Watford and I enjoy it here. “I scored a lot of goals to help the team last season. I hope this season I score more than 12 goals because I can score more. I feel the type of player like me, I can score more goals."

Deulofeu happy at Watford

Andreas Pereira has joked that he is ready to aid&nbsp;Manchester United’s efforts to keep Paul Pogba at the club by stealing the&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;target’s phone. Speculation surrounding the World Cup-winning midfielder’s future refuses to go away. Pogba has admitted that it may be time for him to make a fresh start&nbsp;after three years back at Old Trafford which have seen him attract regular rounds of criticism. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/i-might-steal-his-phone-so-he-cant-talk-to-anyone-pereira/1kl31hdzsv5ma1v73mm8tgg75x" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Pereira reveals plan to keep Pogba at Man Utd

Hoffenheim have confirmed that Brazilian forward Joelinton is in “concrete talks” with a Premier League club, as Newcastle aim to complete a record deal. The <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/hoffenheim-confirm-joelinton-talks-newcastle-16601937" target="_blank">Chronicle Live</a> reports that the 22-year-old's agents were finalising an agreement with the Magpies on Wednesday, with new boss Steve Bruce supportive of the move. Joelinton contributed seven goals and five assists in 28 appearances for&nbsp;Hoffenheim last season.

Joelinton closing in Newcastle switch

Spanish striker Fernando Llorente has been offered a contract at Fiorentina, after leaving Tottenham upon the expiration of his previous deal in June. According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7258861/Transfer-news-Fernando-Llorente-weighing-offer-Serie-Fiorentina.html" target="_blank">Mail</a>, the 34-year-old has the chance to return to Serie A, but Spurs may also offer him an extra year in north London. Llorente scored five goals in 33 appearances across all competitions for Tottenham last season.

Fiorentina offer Llorente a contract

Fulham midfielder&nbsp;Jean Michael Seri is on the verge of completing a loan move to&nbsp;Galatasaray, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7258451/Fulham-news-Jean-Michael-Seri-set-join-Galatasaray-1-3m-loan-deal.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The 28-year-old will sign for the Turkish giants for an initial £1.3 million ($2m), with an option included to make the move permanent next year. Seri contributed one goal and two assists in 32 games for Fulham last season as they suffered relegation from the Premier League.

Seri set to join Galatasaray

Burnley will only sell Tom Heaton if&nbsp;their £12 million ($15m)&nbsp;valuation is met, amid ongoing interest from Aston Villa. According to the <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-been-dealt-blow-16600912" target="_blank">Birmingham Mail</a>, the Villans have already had a £4&nbsp;million ($5m) bid rejected, but they are expected to return with an improved offer. Heaton made 19 Premier League appearances for Burnley in total last season.

Burnely want £12m for Heaton

Steve Bruce could be handed more than&nbsp;£90 million ($113m) to spend this summer at Newcastle.&nbsp; The manager signed a three-year deal with the club to replace Rafa Benitez, and <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11765254/steve-bruce-could-have-more-than-90m-to-spend-at-newcastle-this-summer" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> reports that he could be handed a massive amount of money to bring in new players this summer.&nbsp;

Bruce to be given massive warchest at Newcastle 

In a trade that only happens in MLS, the San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew have swapped targeted allocation money for general allocation money.&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> NEWS: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crew96?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crew96</a> has acquired $110,000 in GAM for the 2020 MLS Season from the <a href="https://twitter.com/SJEarthquakes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SJEarthquakes</a> 📰 <a href="https://t.co/BAl8RevPii">https://t.co/BAl8RevPii</a> <a href="https://t.co/Gd7sYsWD97">pic.twitter.com/Gd7sYsWD97</a> — Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrewSC/status/1151899574468059140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> The two types of funding serve different functions within the MLS roster rules, and the trade could be an indicator of a coming bit of real transfer business for the Earthquakes, who have landed the money for this season.&nbsp;

MLS teams trade TAM for GAM

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard will be the man making the call on Willian's future as Barcelona look to land the Brazilian.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1154522/Chelsea-transfer-news-Willian-Barcelona-Frank-Lampard" target="_blank">The Express</a> claim that Barcelona are looking to land the 30-year-old on a&nbsp;£30 million​ ($38m) deal.&nbsp; And though Willian has not joined back up with the Blues following Brazil's win in Copa America, it will be the club's new coach who makes the call on offering the winger a new contract to keep him at Stamford Bridge.&nbsp;

Lampard to decide on Willian's future

Jurgen Klopp doesn't see any need to start talks over a new contract with Liverpool.&nbsp; The manager has a deal running through 2022 and plans to see that out, while insisting that the club don't need to give him fresh terms any time soon.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/it-is-just-a-contract-klopp-sees-no-need-for-fresh-liverpool/5vhtfmvcbh8y1xacjnci4qfiv" target="_blank">Read his full comments right here on Goal</a>

Klopp: It's too early for contract talks with Liverpool 

MLS has a new big-name owner, with NBA superstar James Hardin buying in as a minority owner for the Houston Dyanmo along with the Dash of NWSL.&nbsp; Harden is an NBA MVP and joins an ownership group that already includes Oscar De La Hoya.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/nba-superstar-james-harden-joins-dynamo-and-dash-ownership-group-/1nwcp20bphi1d136shadsqmoth" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal&nbsp;</a>

James Hardin joins owenership group for Dynamo and Dash

Thiago Almada, the talented young Argentine being dubbed "the next Lionel Messi" is stalling on a new contract with&nbsp;Velez Sarsfield in hopes of making a move to Europe.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.abola.pt/Nnh/Noticias/Ver/797863" target="_blank">A Bola </a>claim Manchester City are interested in signing the 18-year-old and he is keen on a move. As such, he's not interested in a new contract that would see his buyout clause rise substantially.&nbsp;

'Next Messi' stalling on new deal in Argentina

Hatem Ben Arfa may be on his way to Spain this summer after being released from Rennes. The 32-year-old&nbsp;has not found many interested parties in his homeland, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Mercato-hatem-ben-arfa-libre-interesse-plusieurs-clubs-de-liga/1041430" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>&nbsp;reports&nbsp;there are options available in Spain, where Real Betis, Espanyol and Leganes are showing interest in him.

Ben Arfa heading to La Liga?

Celtic defender Jozo Simunovic has become the subject of interest from Lille,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4502284/jozo-simunovic-lille-celtic-5m-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>&nbsp;claims. The French side are lining up a £5 million ($6m) bid for the 24-year-old centre-back, who moved to Scotland from Croatia four years ago. Lille have already approached the Scottish champions and are confident of signing him, even though Celtic boss Neil Lennon wants Simunovic to stay.

Lille target £5m Celtic defender

Atletico Madrid have made James Rodriguez a priority as they look to bring an end to their summer transfer business. <a href="http://co.marca.com/claro/futbol/colombianos-mundo/2019/07/18/5d30aa5946163fb1158b45a4.html?intcmp=MODCLAR01" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports that the Rojiblancos are pushing to land the Colombia international from Real Madrid, while Napoli are still in the frame. But negotiations with Real Madrid are not expected to be easy, even though James is open to making the switch to their rivals.

Atletico want James to complete summer spending

Napoli are edging towards the signing of Nicolas Pepe after holding positive talks with Lille. The French side are holding out for around €65 million for their star attacker, who has been linked to Paris Saint-Germain as well as several Premier League teams. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis identified Pepe as a potential option for the Serie A side earlier in this transfer window and is now moving in on him. <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/serie-a/2019/07/18/napoli-pepe-calciomercato-news.html" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> in Italy reports negotiations are underway between the two sides and the Stadio San Paolo club are willing to offer 22-year-old midfielder Adam Ounas as part of the deal to try to lower Lille’s price.

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