Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd close to agreeing terms with Varane

Nice have launched a €4m (£3.4m/$4.7m) bid for Southampton's&nbsp;Mario&nbsp;Lemina, says <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-logc-nice-propose-4-meur-pour-lemina-558109" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. The 27-year-old is under contract with the Saints through next year, but spent last term on loan with Fulham. But the Ligue 1 club remain hopeful that they can wrestle him from the Premier League.

Nice chasing Southampton's Lemina (Le10Sport)

Manchester United are close to agreeing personal terms with Raphael Varane, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-varane-21028916" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The France international defender is currently on holiday, and no fee has been agreed with Real Madrid, but the Red Devils are hoping to get a deal done.

Man Utd close to agreeing terms with Varane (MEN)

Arsenal have opened transfer negotiations with Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves - according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/internacional/paises/inglaterra/wolverhampton/detalhe/arsenal-tenta-ruben-neves?ref=Mercado_DestaquesPrincipais" target="_blank">Record</a>. The Gunners can secure the 24-year-old's services if they meet the Wanderers' £35 million ($48m) asking price. Neves, who is contractually&nbsp;tied to Wolves until 2024, scored five goals in 36 Premier League games last term.

Arsenal open Neves negotiations (Record)

Gunners formalise interest in Portuguese ace

Real Madrid are demanding €50 million (£43m/$59m) for Manchester United target Raphael Varane - according to <a href="https://www.abc.es/deportes/real-madrid/abci-varane-vende-bien-o-no-vende-202107120326_noticia.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2F" target="_blank">ABC</a>. The Red Devils have offered €45m (£38m/$53m)&nbsp;already, but will have to increase their bid in order to secure the Frenchman's services. Real are eager to cash in on Varane before he becomes a free agent in 2022, with the defender eager to take on a new challenge away from Santiago Bernabeu.

Real demanding €50m for Man Utd target Varane (ABC)

Blancos set asking price for France defender

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">😀 M̶i̶s̶e̶r̶a̶b̶l̶e̶ 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!<a href="https://twitter.com/Sam_McCallum15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sam_McCallum15</a> ✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QPR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QPR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/McCallumMonday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#McCallumMonday</a>— QPR FC (@QPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/QPR/status/1414638293782863873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

McCallum loaned to QPR

Forrmer Cardiff City captain Sol Bamba is to link up with his former boss Neil Warnock at Middlesbrough in order to build his fitness as he continues to recover from cancer, <a href="https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/warnock-offers-former-skipper-hand-of-friendship" target="_blank">the club has confirmed</a>. The Ivory Coast international was forced to undergo&nbsp;chemotherapy earlier this year, and was deemed to be cancer-free in the late spring. Now, he has been given the chance to get back into shape by his old Bluebirds boss, who has taken charge in the north-east.

Bamba to build fitness at Boro

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Roster Update Patrick Weah to join <a href="https://twitter.com/RealBetis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RealBetis</a> for a two-week stretch to train with the first team and work with their coaching staff. <a href="https://t.co/w1jUnlFY02">pic.twitter.com/w1jUnlFY02</a>— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MNUFC/status/1414647514838491136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Weak links up with Real Betis

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍ OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | Agreement reached with <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OfficialBHAFC</a> for the incorporation of <a href="https://twitter.com/MatyRyan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MatyRyan</a>! Welcome Mat!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RyanTxuriUrdin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RyanTxuriUrdin</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AurreraReala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AurreraReala</a> <a href="https://t.co/vRVL2Y8jXf">pic.twitter.com/vRVL2Y8jXf</a>— Real Sociedad (@RealSociedadEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealSociedadEN/status/1414646912750440451?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ryan heads for Real Sociedad

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ OFFICIAL STATEMENT | <a href="https://twitter.com/alderete_20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@alderete_20</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BenvingutAlderete?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BenvingutAlderete</a> — Valencia CF 🦇🍊🌊 (@valenciacf_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciacf_en/status/1414587831004110857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Valencia nab Alderete on loan

Manchester City would prefer to pursue Harry Kane over Antoine Griezmann as Pep Guardiola seeks strike reinforcements at the Etihad Stadium, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15572139/man-city-transfer-griezmann-kane-haaland/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The France international would likely come cheaper than both the England skipper and Erling Haaland, who is also on the Blues' radar. But Guardiola would rather bring in Kane over the Barcelona man, with the former having led the Three Lions within a penalty shootout of Euro 2020 glory this weekend.

City to favour Kane over Griezmann

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ Walsall Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of <a href="https://twitter.com/htafc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@htafc</a> striker Kieran Phillips on a season-long loan deal! Read more 👉 <a href="https://t.co/OadeSd4URR">https://t.co/OadeSd4URR</a> <a href="https://t.co/tU1BhYU5z0">pic.twitter.com/tU1BhYU5z0</a> — Walsall FC Official (@WFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/WFCOfficial/status/1414607987168186368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Phillips swaps West Yorkshire for Walsall

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">😊🔴⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeDePaul?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeDePaul</a>! 🆕🏧 <a href="https://twitter.com/rodridepaul?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rodridepaul</a> is already red and white! 📝 <a href="https://t.co/3FhPJU0jtr">https://t.co/3FhPJU0jtr</a> <a href="https://t.co/3MhyDe1aMP">pic.twitter.com/3MhyDe1aMP</a>— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) <a href="https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1414631739796955142?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Atletico Madrid confirm De Paul capture

Philadelphia Union have signed sporting director&nbsp;Ernst Tanner to an extended contract following his success in the position, <a href="https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/philadelphia-union-sign-sporting-director-ernst-tanner-to-contract-extension" target="_blank">the club has confirmed</a>. Under his watch since he arrived in late 2018, the MLS outfit have achieved back-to-back top three finishes in the Eastern Conference, lifting the Supporters Shield last term as the best regular-season finishers. Though they have struggled to challenge post-season for the MLS Cup so far, Tanner's renewal shows the faith the club have in his leadership, helping to cement them among the league's forerunners.

Tanner pens Union extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📃 | CLUB STATEMENT An agreement has been reached with Joao Mario for the early termination of his contract 👇<a href="https://t.co/rLQDef1yNM">https://t.co/rLQDef1yNM</a>— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Inter_en/status/1414614105617485826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Inter agree Joao Mario termination

Erling Haaland's absence from Borussia Dortmund's pre-season preparations has been laughed off by sporting director Michael Zorc, who quipped that the striker was "already in England" amid heavy transfer speculation. The Leeds-born Norway international has enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks at club level in recent years, backing up an impressive maiden campaign in the Bundesliga with his first bit of silverware after claiming the DFB-Pokal Cup last term. Such performances have seen a number of potential moves mooted, with Chelsea thought to head a group of Premier League suitors, and his no-show for a fitness test on Monday could have raised alarm bells - but Zorc was quick to shrug off talk of a departure for the 20-year-old. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/erling-is-already-in-england-chelsea-target-haalands-absence/1muhz8oypd0pq1letd43nh1qo7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here!</a>

Zorc laughs off Haaland talk

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Best of luck, <a href="https://twitter.com/lewiscass27?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lewiscass27</a>! ⚫️⚪️— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1414585608459145218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Magpies confirm Cass loan move

Liverpool are, according to <a href="https://www.anfieldwatch.co.uk/exclusive-fabrizio-romano-provides-update-on-mohamed-salahs-contract-situation/" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, no closer to agreeing a new contract with Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian forward is already tied to the Reds until 2023, but fresh terms have been mooted for a prolific presence at Anfield.

Liverpool no closer to new Salah deal

Juventus are, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Juventus/11-07-2021/calciomercato-juventus-identikit-quarta-punta-4102649901122.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>, in the market for a young striker with plenty of potential. Kaio Jorge of Santos remains a top target for the Bianconeri, but no moves are being made as yet with uncertainty continuing to surround the future of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Juve want to sign young striker

<a href="https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/fc-barcelona/20210711/7592164/griezmann-futuro-barca-mercado-fichajes.html" target="_blank">La Vanguardia </a>reports that Antoine Griezmann is open to leaving Barcelona this summer. The World Cup-winning forward has seen a return to Atletico Madrid mooted and will only agree to a Camp Nou exit if he gets to link up with a title-chasing outfit.

Griezmann open to Barcelona exit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ℹ️ <a href="https://twitter.com/ozankabak4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ozankabak4</a> has been given this week off as he looks to sort out his future. <a href="https://twitter.com/rabbi_matondo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rabbi_matondo</a> will continue his rehabilitation in Wales this week.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/S04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#S04</a>— FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/s04_en/status/1414573429873942534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Where will Kabak end up after Liverpool loan?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations, Owen 👏🔴— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1414570390643478532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Liverpool youngster signs new deal

Torino striker&nbsp;Andrea Belotti is poised to make a final decision on his future amid links with Roma - according to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2021/07/11/calciomercato-torino-belotti-rinnovo" target="_blank">Sky Italia</a>. The 27-year-old, who has just helped Italy win Euro 2020, only has one year left on his contract at&nbsp;Stadio Olimpico Grande&nbsp;Torino. Belotti has the option to extend his stay at Torino, but Roma are thought to be ready to submit a €30 million (£26m/$36m) offer for the 27-year-old.

Belotti to make future decision amid Roma links

Brentford are readying a £10 million bid for Liverpool midfielder Harry Wilson - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15555615/brentford-liverpool-wilson-transfer-premier-league/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Premier League new boys are eager to bring the 24-year-old onto their books, with the Reds happy to sanction his permanent departure if they receive a suitable offer. Wilson has only appeared in two senior games for Liverpool to date, and spent the 2020-21 campaign on loan at Cardiff City.

Brentford ready £10m bid for Liverpool's Wilson

Villarreal have reached an agreement to sign Stade Reims striker&nbsp;Boulaye Dia - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/villarreal/2021/07/11/60ead7cc46163f221c8b4594.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The 24-year-old will put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the reigning Europa League champions, with the deal set to be finalised this week. Dia has spent the last three years of his career on Reims' books, scoring 24 goals in 78 appearances across all competitions.

Villarreal reach agreement to sign Dia

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> OFICIAL | Acuerdo cerrado entre el Rayo Vallecano y Bebé para la renovación del contrato que unía a ambas partes.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RayoDePrimera?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RayoDePrimera</a> <a href="https://t.co/lWBeeMcfz9">pic.twitter.com/lWBeeMcfz9</a> — Rayo Vallecano (@RayoVallecano) <a href="https://twitter.com/RayoVallecano/status/1414500911343362049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ex-Man Utd striker Bebe signs Rayo Vallecano extension

Rafa Benitez wants Everton to make a move for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, claims <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/everton-transfer-news-kalidou-koulibaly-target" target="_blank">90min.</a> The Senegalese centre-half has seen a move to England mooted for some time, and it could be that he ends up on Merseyside.

Everton keen on Koulibaly

Arsenal will only let Granit Xhaka leave for Roma if their €20 million (£17m/$24m) valuation is met, reports <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/12-07-2021/notizie-calciomercato-live-oggi-12-luglio-4102681651765.shtml?vclk=modulo-calciomercato" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> The Swiss midfielder is expected to leave Emirates Stadium this summer, but no deal with Serie A heavyweights coached by Jose Mourinho has been done as yet.

Arsenal demanding €20m for Xhaka

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Young midfielder <a href="https://twitter.com/alexjankewitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@alexjankewitz</a> has completed a transfer to <a href="https://twitter.com/BSC_YB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BSC_YB</a>:— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1414509843931549700?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Midfielder leaves St Mary's

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Giroud is expected to complete his move to AC Milan today with a medical and contract signing. 🇮🇹 <a href="https://t.co/Wm3UQpM3B3">https://t.co/Wm3UQpM3B3</a>— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1414506949085995009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Giroud closing in on Milan move

Brighton are yet to receive an offer for Ben White that meets their demands, reports <a href="https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/19435653.brighton-ready-keep-hold-englands-ben-white/" target="_blank">The Argus</a>. Arsenal have been heavily linked with the England international, and have big-money bids on the table, but no deal has been agreed as yet.

Brighton have no acceptable bids for White

Real Sociedad are closing in on the signing of Brighton and Australia&nbsp;goalkeeper Mat Ryan - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/07/11/primera/1626012012_371086.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 29-year-old, who spent the second half of the 2020-21 season on loan at Arsenal, will pen a two-year deal at the Anoeta after undergoing a medical in San Sebastian later this week. Ryan still has a year left on his current deal at Brighton, but has been replaced by Robert Sanchez as the club's No.1 shot-stopper.

Real Sociedad close in on Mat Ryan

Manchester City have identified Fulham defender&nbsp;Antonee Robinson as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15559300/man-city-transfer-antonee-robinson-wolves/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Premier League champions are hoping to beat Wolves to the signing of the 23-year-old, who is under contract at Craven Cottage until 2024. Pep Guardiola wants to bring in Robinson to bolster his options at the back, having seen the United States international stand out during Fulham's 2020-21 campaign, which ultimately ended with relegation.

Man City target Fulham defender Robinson

Burnley are plotting a swoop for&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;winger&nbsp;Maxwel Cornet - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15555368/burnley-cornet-transfer-hertha-berlin/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Clarets are hoping a £13 million ($18m) bid will be enough to prise the 24-year-old away from the French outfit. Cornet has also been linked with Hertha Berlin, but still has two years left on his current contract at Lyon.

Burnley plotting Cornet swoop

Sampdoria and Denmark midfielder&nbsp;Mikkel Damsgaard is the subject of interest from Real Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/sampdoria/2021/07/11-83498729/sampdoria_real_madrid_su_damsgaard" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Blancos are planning a summer swoop for the 21-year-old following his stellar Euro 2020 campaign with Denmark, who reached the semi-finals. Barcelona,&nbsp;Liverpool,&nbsp;Everton,&nbsp;AC Milan,&nbsp;Inter, Juventus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Roma are also eyeing Damsgaard, but Sampdoria will try to keep hold of the playmaker&nbsp;for one more year.

Real Madrid interested in Damsgaard

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> I’m hearing that Minnesota United forward Patrick Weah will be training at Real Betis for next two weeks. — Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/1414235174263476224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Weah to train with Betis

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> AC Milan are in talks with Monaco to sign French left back Fodé Ballo-Traoré as backup option for Theo Hernandez. Negotiations ongoing - as per <a href="https://twitter.com/Tanziloic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tanziloic</a> Ballo Traoré will be replaced by Ismail Jakobs at Monaco. 🔴🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Monaco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Monaco</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1414192505659269122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

AC Milan after Ballo-Traore

Barcelona want to sign Renato Sanches from Lille, <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-barcelone-veut-renato-sanches-tottenham-a-laffut-558022" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a> reports. Barca's financial situation is likely to prevent a deal taking place, while Tottenham are also interested in the Portugal international. Arsenal have also been linked with Sanches but are prioritising other targets.

Barcelona eye Lille star Sanches

Barcelona are ready to make change in goal, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports. Their perilous financial situation means that they are ready to offload Neto, with Valladolid's&nbsp;Jordi Masip and Levante's Aitor players they are monitoring instead.&nbsp;

Barca set for goalkeeping changes

Barcelona are set to sign Kays Ruiz-Atil from Paris Saint-Germain. <a href="https://www.rac1.cat/" target="_blank">RAC1</a> reports. Ruiz-Atil previous spent time in La Masia, so is known to the Catalan side.

Barcelona set to sign PSG youngster

Real Madrid have been told they will have to pay €60 million (£51m/$71m) if they wish to sign Mikel Merino, according to <a href="https://okdiario.com/deportes/" target="_blank">OK Diario</a>. Carlo Ancelotti has made a midfield enforcer his priority and sees the Real Sociedad player as being one who fits the bill.

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