Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barca set to bid €40m for Soyuncu

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on the verge of signing a five-year contract at Barcelona, claims <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200805/482678720012/ter-stegen-renovara-por-cinco-temporadas.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Germany international goalkeeper is set to see his value to the cause at Camp Nou reflected in lucrative fresh terms.

Barcelona close to doing Ter Stegen deal

Barcelona are set to submit a €40 million (£36m/$47m) bid for Leicester centre-back Caglar Soyuncu - according to <a href="https://www.ntvspor.net/futbol/ozel-caglar-soyuncu-yu-barcelona-istiyor-5f2bf7fb0ee4c62570b07425" target="_blank">NTV Spor</a>. The 24-year-old is ready to commit to a five-year contract at Camp Nou if the two clubs can agree on a final fee. &nbsp;Soyuncu proved to be&nbsp;a standout performer for Leicester in 2019-20 following Harry Maguire's record move to Manchester United last summer.

Barca set to bid €40m for Soyuncu

Turkish defender in line for Camp Nou switch

Chelsea are eyeing a potential move for Atletico Madrid defender&nbsp;Jose Gimenez, as the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-gimenez-west-ham-rice-22476166" target="_blank">Daily Star</a> reports. The 25-year-old has a £110 million ($145m) release clause, but the Blues are hoping he can be brought in for a significantly lower fee. Frank Lampard is a keen admirer of&nbsp;Gimenez, who has enjoyed another fine individual season at Atletico.

Chelsea eyeing Atletico's Gimenez

Brentford striker Said&nbsp;Benrahma has emerged as a target for Tottenham, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-eye-said-benrahma-transfer-22476395" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The Algerian playmaker is expected to cost around&nbsp;£16 million (€17m/$21m) with West Ham also linked with an interest.&nbsp; Benrahma has told Brentford he wants to play in the Premier League next season after the club failed to secure promotion.&nbsp;

Tottenham targeting £16m Benrahma

Spurs are keen to sign the Championship star

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Hearing there is serious interest coming from the Middle East in Toronto FC and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a> striker Jozy Altidore. — Roger Gonzalez (@RGonzalezCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/RGonzalezCBS/status/1291149778903015424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Altidore attracts interest from Middle East

Rangers&nbsp;manager Steven Gerrard believes star forward Alfredo Morelos has "had his head turned" by speculation over his future. Morelos has been heavily linked with a move to&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;side&nbsp;Lille, with Rangers' moves to sign attackers Kemar Roofe and Cedric Itten on Tuesday widely interpreted as them preparing for life without the 24-year-old Colombian. Asked whether he expected Morales to be at the club next week, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/gerrard-admits-rangers-star-morelos-has-had-his-head-turned/tosy66y1qovw19v9xsqz85305" target="_blank">Gerrard replied</a>: "I don't know, I can't control what goes on outside. Everyone knows he's had his head turned, for sure. There's no denying that."

Morelos has 'had head turned' by Lille interest - Gerrard

&nbsp;FC Dallas goalkeeper&nbsp;Jesse Gonzalez has had his contract terminated by MLS, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/1979570/2020/08/06/sources-mls-terminates-jesse-gonzalezs-contract/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The goalkeeper has been suspended since June amid an investigation into reports of domestic abuse, while he went into a substance abuse and behavioural health program.

Gonzalez contract terminated by MLS

Getafe have confirmed their interest in Real Madrid youngster Brahim Diaz. The Santiago Bernabeu side are willing to let him leave on loan for the 2020-21 campaign and&nbsp;Mundo Deportivo&nbsp;reports there are several teams interested in taking him. And Getafe president Angel Torres has confirmed his team are among them: "Real Madrid know&nbsp;we are interested in him.&nbsp;If they leave him and he wants to come, we will make a place for him at Getafe."

Getafe want Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid

Marseille are hoping to beat Lille, Lazio and Real Sociedad to the signing of Jose Juan Macias from Chivas Guadalajara. <a href="https://mexico.as.com/mexico/2020/08/06/futbol/1596725912_988239.html" target="_blank">AS</a>&nbsp;reports the French side have made a €10 million bid for the 20-year-old striker, but Lille are also eager to make a formal bid.

Marseille make €10m Macias bid

Bayern Munich&nbsp;president Uli Hoeness says that David Alaba will not be lured away from the club, adding that "the last million is not that important" for a player that has found comfort with the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;giants. Alaba&nbsp;has been linked with a move away from Bayern Munich in recent weeks as the defender has just 12 months left on his contract. And Hoeness also says Alaba's future remains with Bayern, as he says that moving to any other club would be a step backwards for the defender. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/the-last-million-is-not-that-important-bayern-president/1f20vkvuvap7y1r8ljh6fi1nov" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Bayern confident Alaba will not be lured away

Gregory van der Wiel has returned to professional football after taking a year-long break from the game. The former Ajax and Paris Saint-Germain right-back last played for Toronto but left last August and began to focus on his entrepreneurial career. But this week he signed a deal with Eredivisie side RKC Waalwijk. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 💛💙 Welkom op het Waalwijkse trainingsveld! 🔸 Voormalig international Gregory van der Wiel sluit aan bij de selectie en staat vanaf vandaag op het trainingsveld. 🔗 <a href="https://t.co/0jI2wLvK8h">https://t.co/0jI2wLvK8h</a> — RKC Waalwijk (@RKCWAALWIJK) <a href="https://twitter.com/RKCWAALWIJK/status/1291290832839094273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ex-PSG and Ajax star Van der Wiel signs for RKC

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> We can confirm <a href="https://twitter.com/PapeCheikhJR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PapeCheikhJR</a> has joined Dijon on loan until 30 June 2021.<a href="https://t.co/x5wYxoEIqj">https://t.co/x5wYxoEIqj</a> — OL English 🇬🇧 (@OL_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/OL_English/status/1291436770261897217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lyon loan Diop to Dijon

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Norwich have rejected <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a>'s opening offer of £10m for Jamal Lewis <a href="https://t.co/6n8vou6VWx">https://t.co/6n8vou6VWx</a> — Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MelissaReddy_/status/1291422573318873090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Liverpool's Lewis bid rejected by Norwich

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> BREAKING: Bournemouth reject bid in excess of £12million from Sheffield United for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1291433329192046593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Sheffield United's £12m Ramsdale bid rejected

Maurizio Sarri’s future at Juventus has been called into question towards the end of the season. But the coach has dismissed suggestions it depends on their Champions League results ahead of their last-16 tie with Lyon on Friday. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-dybala-hands-of-the-medics-champions-league-lyon/vqscqf2b04p31jt67ch1d5pug" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Sarri: My Juve future doesn't depend on Champions League

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Striker Tyler Smith has penned a season-long deal with League One outfit Swindon Town. Good luck, Tyler! 👊 — Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) <a href="https://twitter.com/SheffieldUnited/status/1291415091980775429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Sheffield United loan Smith to Swindon

Liverpool have offered Norwich £10 million for left-back Jamal Lewis, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/1959808/2020/08/06/transfer-news-tracker-liverpool-lewis/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The 22-year-old is reportedly eager to make the switch to the Anfield side after impressing in the English top-flight last season.

Liverpool make £10m Lewis bid

St. Pauli have brought in Rodrigo Zalazar from Eintracht Frankfurt, <a href="https://twitter.com/fcstpauli/status/1291384867448598533?s=21">the club announced</a>. Zalazar has joined St. Pauli on a one-year loan after spending this past season with Polish side&nbsp;&nbsp;Korona Kielce. The midfielder has been capped by Uruguay up to the U-20 level.

St. Pauli seal Zalazar loan

Henrikh Mkhitaryan says he is happy to remain at Roma for the 2020-21 season. The on-loan Arsenal midfielder says he feels comfortable with the Serie A club on the heels of a "good season" to begin life in Italy. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/mkhitaryan-roma-deal-2020-21-arsenal/1jt9cagypziw217g67gcaocm8x">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Mkhitaryan happy to stay at Roma

Union Berlin have signed Max Kruse, <a href="https://twitter.com/fcunion/status/1291399193299431425">the club announced on Thursday</a>. Kruse's move sees him return to the Bundesliga after most recently featuring for Turkish side Fenerbahce. The 32-year-old forward has notably played for Werder Bremen, Borussia Monchengladbach and Wolfsburg.&nbsp;

Union Berlin complete Kruse signing

West Ham have not received any offers for Declan Rice, says David Moyes. The midfielder has been linked with a move to Chelsea and Manchester United, but Moyes says he isn't looking to encourage any bids for the English star. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/chelsea-rice-yet-to-attract-bid-moyes-west-ham-transfer/1sfpr59erckbpz3fkltbx149r">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

West Ham yet to receive offer for Chelsea target Rice

Steven Fletcher has been offered a one-year deal at Celtic, reports <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53675841">BBC</a>. The midfielder, who was also offered an option of a further year at Celtic, has also been offered one-year deals by a pair of Championship clubs. Fletcher recently rejected an offer from his current club, Sheffield Wednesday, after scoring 13 goals in 30 appearances last season.

Fletcher offered Celtic deal

Bayern Munich are set to send&nbsp;Sarpreet Singh to Nuremberg on a one-year loan deal, reports <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/fc-bayern-muenchen-sarpreet-singh-fuer-ein-jahr-zum-1-fc-nuernberg-72253744.bild.html">Bild</a>. Singh trained with Bayern in Munich on Thursday morning but is now preparing to move to the 2. Bundesliga side after being left out of Bayern's Champions League squad. The New Zealand international has made two senior appearances for Bayern, with both coming in the Bundesliga.&nbsp;

Bayern's Singh set to join Nuremberg

Jack Harrison has confirmed that he will be taking in a third spell at&nbsp;Leeds United, with&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;opening an exit door once again for the promising winger. He has told ESPN FC: “I'll be there again next season, so it's exciting to go back and do it all again in a few weeks.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/harrison-third-spell-leeds-man-city-exit/10o9b5zgh18ru17sragtmmztdk" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Harrison confirms third spell at Leeds

Barcelona midfielder Rafinha has an offer on the table from China, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/rafinha-has-an-offer-from-china-but-is-hoping-for-a-premier-league-move-8066131" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Brazilian is mulling over those terms, but would prefer to earn himself a move to the Premier League during the current transfer window.

Rafinha wants Premier League move

Former Arsenal midfielder Denilson has joined Sliema Wanderers on a one-year deal, according to <a href="https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/sliema-sign-former-arsenal-midfielder-denilson.809895" target="_blank">The Times of Malta.</a> The Brazilian has struggled with injury in recent times but is still just 32 years of age.

Denlison takes on new challenge in Malta

Celtic have tabled a fresh offer to Albian Ajeti as they seek to wrap up a permanent transfer. <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-offering-new-ajeti-bid-to-get-deal-done/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports that the Scottish champions have been struggling to agree personal terms with the West Ham striker, but hope a compromise is now close.

Celtic put fresh offer to Ajeti

Eric Garcia has turned down a contract extension with&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;amid major interest from&nbsp;Barcelona. Goal&nbsp;reported on July 31 how&nbsp;the Spanish giants have made the 19-year-old their top target, with his contract running down at the Etihad Stadium. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-target-garcia-rejects-new-man-city-deal/jjq9vjzr66te19el3yb5w4s7j" target="_blank">Check out the full update here.</a>

Garcia rejects new Man City deal

David Silva continues to offer "positive signals" to Lazio, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/lazio-david-silva-is-getting-closer-positive-signals" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. The World Cup winner is preparing to leave Manchester City as a free agent and could agree to take on a new challenge in Italy.

Lazio closing in on Silva

Arsenal&nbsp;need to be making Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang an “offer he can’t refuse”, as they once did with Mesut Ozil, says David Seaman. The Gunners great told The Gary Newbon Sports Show: "Make him an offer he can't refuse. They did it with Ozil, so why not do it with our best player." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/aubameyang-offer-cant-refuse-seaman-arsenal-ozil-contract/iwoaxq5j2cto1oi64qna66z6k" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Make Aubameyang an offer he can’t refuse’

Tottenham have agreed a £25 million ($33m) deal with Southampton for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1291337792342102017" target="_blank">talkSPORT.</a> Spurs have also sanctioned a move in the opposite direction for Kyle Walker-Peters.

Spurs agree Hojbjerg deal

Lille&nbsp;are set to sign Canada international Jonathan David after agreeing a&nbsp;€30 million&nbsp;(£27m/$35m) club-record deal with Gent despite interest from a number of Premier League clubs. The 20-year-old will&nbsp;replace Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who joined Napoli in a €50m (£45m/$59m) deal last week, and&nbsp;will sign&nbsp;a five-year deal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/no-arsenal-move-for-david-as-lille-agree-30m-deal-for-gents/1989r0eghqih91asmp9o3oi3tp" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

No Arsenal move for David as Lille agree €30m deal

Manchester City want four more signings this summer, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/12042856/man-city-nathan-ake-set-for-medical-city-want-to-sign-four-more" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Pep Guardiola has already tied up deals for Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake, but the spending is set to continue at the Etihad Stadium.

Man City want four more signings

Tahith Chong's agent has spoken out on the winger's links with&nbsp;Werder Bremen, confirming that the&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;starlet "wants to go to the&nbsp;Bundesliga". The&nbsp;Netherlands&nbsp;Under-21 international was due to become a free agent at the end of the 2019-20 season, but United ultimately decided&nbsp;to&nbsp;hand the attacker a&nbsp;new two-year deal&nbsp;back in March, with the option to extend by a further year. However, Werder&nbsp;have&nbsp;emerged as a potential next destination for Chong over the past week, with reports in&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;stating that the youngster's agent&nbsp;Erkan Alkan has held talks with the German club in Bremen. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chong-wants-to-go-to-the-bundesliga-man-utd-starlets-agent/phfkt7ordml41pgjwqpyv3oe3" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'Chong wants to go to the Bundesliga'

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Ex-Madrid midfielder Torro joins Osasuna 

Rennes have identified Bayern Munich midfielder Javi Martinez as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.kicker.de/4000000034684/transfermeldung" target="_blank">Kicker</a>. The 31-year-old only has one year left to run on his current contract at Allianz Arena, and has not yet been offered an extension. Rennes are now planning to swoop for Martinez, who only featured in 16 Bundesliga matches for Bayern in 2019-20.

Rennes target Bayern's Martinez 

Tottenham centre-back&nbsp;Juan Foyth is the subject of interest from Leeds - as the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-transfer-news-tottenham-foyth-22472930" target="_blank">Daily Star</a> reports. The 22-year-old could be available in the summer transfer window for a fee within the region of £15 million ($20m). Foyth has fallen down the pecking order at Spurs since Jose Mourinho's arrival, with his last appearance for the club coming way back in December.

Leeds interested in Tottenham defender Foyth

Barcelona&nbsp;have announced the signing of Sao Paulo wonderkid Gustavo Maia, as well as the inclusion of a €300 million (£270m/$355m) release clause in his contract at Camp Nou. Maia has completed a move to Barca for a fee of €4.5 million, while committing his future to the club through to 2025. He will go straight into the club's B team setup ahead of the 2020-21 campaign, with a view to forcing his way into Quique Setien's first-team plans as he develops his all-round game. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-sign-sao-paulo-wonderkid-gustavo-maia-insert-300m/1gmw6gsoqaxrp1s2fge8w8olv2" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Barcelona sign Sao Paulo wonderkid Gustavo Maia 

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🇺🇸 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲 𝚒𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚘𝚠𝚗 Welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/delatorreluca?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@delatorreluca</a>! — Heracles Almelo (@HeraclesAlmelo) <a href="https://twitter.com/HeraclesAlmelo/status/1291279088724750337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

De la Torre joins Heracles on loan from Fulham

Lyon are willing to sanction&nbsp;Houssem&nbsp;Aouar's summer departure if their €70 million (£63m/$83m) valuation is met - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-lione-vende-aouar-la-juve-c-e-34039" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Juventus have been keeping tabs on the 22-year-old for months, and could launch a bid for his signature ahead of the 2020-21 campaign. Aouar scored nine goals and laid on seven assists in 38 games for Lyon in all competitions last season.

Lyon ready to sell Juve-linked Aouar for €70m

Manchester United&nbsp;should be targeting Harry Kane over Jadon Sancho, says Paul Scholes, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer urged to launch a raid on&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;instead of one on&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund. Scholes told BT Sport: "I think if that's Harry Kane you're talking about now, I'd be more desperate to sign him than Sancho at this stage, although don't get me wrong, as I said I think he's a top-quality footballer." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-targeting-kane-over-sancho-scholes-real-goalscorer/1jqlm8gsvin731ljt5fkpuyhqe" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Man Utd should be targeting Kane over Sancho’

Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all keen on 'new Jadon Sancho' Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, reports <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/borussia-dortmund-15-jaehriger-soll-nachfolger-von-jadon-sancho-werden-72242044,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html###wt_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&amp;wt_t=1596703603728" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 15-year-old winger is on the books at Manchester City, as Sancho once was, and is attracting interest from across Europe.

Dortmund, Barca and Real Madrid want 'new Sancho'

How will Ake get on an Man City?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔝 | ANNUNCIO<a href="https://twitter.com/Alexis_Sanchez?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Alexis_Sanchez</a> si trasferisce in nerazzurro a titolo definitivo gratuito 👇 <a href="https://t.co/CprkLm71rh">https://t.co/CprkLm71rh</a>— Inter (@Inter) <a href="https://twitter.com/Inter/status/1291298196417806337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Alexis completes permanent move from Man Utd to Inter

Tottenham are ready to offload Serge Aurier, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/serge-aurier-set-leave-tottenham-22474634" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> AC Milan and Monaco are keen on the Ivory Coast international right-back who has been deemed surplus to requirements by Jose Mourinho.

Spurs set to sell Aurier

Fulham are looking to put a new contract in place for promotion-winning manager Scott Parker, reports the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/fulham-offer-scott-parker-new-contract-harry-arter-harrison-reed-transfers-a4517936.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard.</a> The Cottagers, who are heading back to the Premier League, also want to wrap up permanent deals for loan stars Harry Arter and Harrison Reed.

Fulham want new contract for Parker

Gabriel Magalhaes has emerged&nbsp;as a serious target for Arsenal, while the Gunners are hopeful of finalising a deal to sign&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;winger Willian. Goal&nbsp;can confirm that Arsenal are one of the clubs in the running for the&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;Under-20s international, but a firm offer has yet to be made for a player also being eyed by&nbsp;Manchester United. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-join-man-utd-in-race-for-lille-centre-back-gabriel/1x7q1y554ox2h1eeshdy3mec0n" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Arsenal join Man Utd in race for Gabriel

Paul Scholes has said he's happy to see Alexis Sanchez leave&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;after the Chilean's permanent move to&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;was confirmed by both clubs on Wednesday. The transfer&nbsp;will formally be announced on Thursday but on Wednesday,&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;CEO Giuseppe&nbsp;Marotta&nbsp;and&nbsp;Red Devils manager&nbsp;Ole Gunnar Solskjaer&nbsp;confirmed the 31-year-old would join the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;side on a permanent deal. Sanchez has been on loan with Inter this term,&nbsp;scoring four goals across 29 appearances. That move followed a difficult season and a half with United, where Sanchez scored just five goals in 45 appearances and failed to lock down a regular place in the line-up. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/the-sooner-they-got-rid-of-him-the-better-scholes-happy-to/9mezaez4tfes1t7wbcejleu3i" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Scholes happy to see Sanchez leave Man Utd

Milan have cooled their interest in Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-cambia-la-strategia-per-jovic-la-situazione-51760" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri tried to sign the 22-year-old on loan in January, and were planning to step up their pursuit this summer. However, Milan have shelved plans to sign Jovic after deciding to offer Zlatan Ibrahimovic a permanent contract at San Siro.

Milan cool interest in Jovic 

Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel is eager to sign David Alaba from Bayern Munich - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-psg-une-enorme-concurrence-pour-tuchel-avec-alaba-la-reponse-513598" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. Tuchel wants Alaba to replace the exit-bound Thiago Silva in the heart of his defence at Parc des Princes next season. Bayern are open to selling the 28-year-old, but would prefer to see him join Barcelona or Real Madrid than PSG.

PSG boss Tuchel eager to sign Alaba

Former Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser has been offered&nbsp;a £55,000-a-week contract by Crystal Palace, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12317441/fraser-50000-transfer-palace-bournemouth/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1596643654" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; The 26-year-old is currently a free agent and has been linked with interest from&nbsp;Arsenal, Everton&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;but none&nbsp;of those sides are yet to make a formal offer.&nbsp;

Crystal Palace make move for Fraser

Manchester United&nbsp;manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Alexis Sanchez will be joining&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;on a permanent transfer.&nbsp; Sanchez has enjoyed a solid season on loan with Antonio Conte's side with all parties agreeing his long-term future now lies in Milan.&nbsp; In comparison, the former&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;attacker had struggled to impress for the Red Devils, scoring just five goals across 45 appearances for United.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-confirms-permanent-inter-move-for-man-utd-flop/1mx2g50xrn4912nlp4h5krnof" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Solskjaer confirms permanent Inter move for Sanchez

Scotland striker Steven Fletcher is in talks to join Celtic, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8597755/Celtic-make-Scotland-striker-Steven-Fletcher-one-year-contract.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The 33-year-old is a free agent after leaving Sheffield Wednesday and is ready to turn down a lucrative offer from Stoke City to seal a move to the Hoops.&nbsp;

Celtic in talks for Steven Fletcher

Mesut Ozil is open to taking a pay cut but first wants assurances about Arsenal's&nbsp;financial future, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/arsenal/story/4087572/arsenals-ozil-wants-assurances-over-financial-plans-for-coronavirus-pay-cut-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.&nbsp; Ozil, along with two other players, reportedly turned down a 12.5 per cent wage reduction proposed by the club in April.&nbsp; The German star,&nbsp;however, is willing to take an even bigger pay cut should the club show more clarity around their decision-making, with a verbal agreement reached but paperwork yet to be finalised.&nbsp;

Ozil wants Arsenal assurances before pay cut

Former Rangers manager&nbsp;Pedro Caixinha has joined Saudi side Al-Shabab on a two-year deal.&nbsp; <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> The beginning of a new challenge! Glad and honored to be part of this project with <a href="https://twitter.com/AlShababSaudiFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlShababSaudiFC</a> . Let’s go White Lions! <a href="https://t.co/OLPItPyZrd">pic.twitter.com/OLPItPyZrd</a> — Pedro Caixinha (@PedroCaixinha) <a href="https://twitter.com/PedroCaixinha/status/1291049222112935936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Caixinha takes charge of Al-Shabab

Lionel Messi will retire as a&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;player in "three or four years", according to club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi has a contract at Camp Nou until the end of the 2020-21 season, but Bartomeu last month said he expects the superstar forward to sign an extension. The 33-year-old has been linked with a return to boyhood club Newell's Old Boys before hanging up his boots. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bartomeu-insists-messi-will-retire-as-a-barcelona-player-in/1wkw53x9jm4wv1h9h8t4k2wibx" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Bartomeu insists Messi will retire as a Barcelona player

Neeskens Kebano&nbsp;has signed a new deal with Fulham, <a href="https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/1291058222539866113?s=20" target="_blank">the club has confirmed</a>.&nbsp; The 28-year-old winger is now contracted to the club until 2022 after playing a key role in sealing Fulham's return to the Premier League. "I have a lot of affection for this club, for the fans, so it's natural this decision to sign a contract when this opportunity was offered to me, and I'm very happy to be here for a couple of more seasons," Kebano said.&nbsp;

Kebano signs Fulham extension

Ghana striker&nbsp;Samuel Tetteh is set to join New York Red Bulls from RB Salzburg, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://sportsworldghana.com/exclusive-samuel-tetteh-set-to-join-mls-side-new-york-red-bulls/" target="_blank">SPORTSworldGhana.com</a>.&nbsp; The 24-year-old has enjoyed a strong season on loan with LASK and is now poised for a fresh start in MLS.&nbsp;

New York Red Bulls poised to sign Tetteh

Scott Parker is set to be rewarded for returning Fulham to the Premier League with a lucrative new deal.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1319130/Fulham-news-Scott-Parker-bumper-new-contract-offer-promotion-EXCLUSIVE" target="_blank">The Express</a> reports that Parker will be offered a new contract that will take his yearly salary from&nbsp;£3 million to around&nbsp;£5m. That pay rise comes on the back off Fulham&nbsp;defeating Brentford 2-1 in their promotion play-off final on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Parker set for Fulham pay rise

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