Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea reassure Aubameyang after Tuchel exit

AC Milan are yet to open talks with Rafael Leao over a new contract.<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-la-vera-impresa-sarebbe-il-rinnovo-di-leao-meglio-venderlo-63391" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports that months have passed since the club last met with the player or his agents to talk about his future and could be open to selling him next summer if he does not sign a new contract.

No contract talks between AC Milan & Leao

Eric Bailly has explained the key role Marseille president Pablo Longoria played in his move from Manchester United. "When he called, he told me about my time at Villarreal, about all the things I did there. He told me secrets that I didn’t expect. I said to myself: ‘I don’t know him, but how does he know all this?’" Bailly told <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-grace-a-longoria-lom-boucle-de-gros-transferts-613027" target="_blank">Le10 Sport</a>. “Then he explained that he was close friends with my former coach Marcelino. The conversation was smooth and easy. It made me want to come even more.”

Bailly reveals why he left Man Utd

Tonali signs new five-year at AC Milan

Tottenham were among the clubs interested in Kim Min-jae before he joined Napoli, according to the player's intermediary.“Inter, Juventus, Tottenham, Rennes and Roma have tried to sign Kim, and many clubs have held meetings on video, but we wanted Kim to be able to play in a good team with a certain continuity, and that team was Napoli,” Ho Lee said in an upcoming documentary on South Korean footballers, as reported by <a href="https://www.calcionapoli24.it/le_interviste/castellacci-infortunio-osimhen-serve-almeno-un-mese-non-bisogna-forzare-i-tempi-n531355.html" target="_blank">Calcio Napoli 24</a>.

Spurs were interested in South Korean star

Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has laughed off rumours that he could depart the club following an influx of attacking talent to Camp Nou this summer. “An exit? I have just arrived at Barca!” he exclaimed at a recent event.

Torres laughs off Barca exit rumours

West Brom have agreed a deal to sign Tom Rogic on a free transfer, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/jpercytelegraph/status/1568170865388388352?s=21&amp;t=FJdFZf8owKWjtgpwR0YSwQ" target="_blank">John Percy</a>.The midfielder has been out of contract since leaving Celtic at the end of last season.

West Brom agree deal to sign Rogic

The <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-marquinhos-martinelli-fabio-vieira-turner-b1024366.html?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1662667862" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a> have reported that Mikel Arteta considered letting new arrival Marquinhos leave on loan, before being impressed by the young Brazilian during pre-season.Arteta's decision to keep him around has already proved to be an inspired one, with the 19-year-old <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-arsenal-starlet-marquinhos-scores-goal-on-debut/blt35f0cfbda7f5129e" target="_blank">grabbing a goal and assist on his debut</a>.

Arsenal considered Marquinhos loan

Al Ahly appoint Koller as new head coach

Former Inter, Newcastle and Roma defender Davide Santon has announced his retirement from football. The 31-year-old revealed to <a href="https://www.tmwradio.com/" target="_blank">TMW Radio</a> that injuries had taken their toll during his career, and in recent times he doubts that he would have been able to pass a medical.

Santon announces retirement

Atlanta United are set to keep faith with manager Gonzalo Pineda for the 2023 MLS season. As reported by <a href="https://www.wsbtv.com/sports/mls/atlanta-united-fc/despite-tumultuous-season-atlanta-united-manager-pineda-will-return-2023-season/SNJQHGFDWJBIJBF3XC5ZZGHCUI/" target="_blank">Channel 2's Zach Klein</a>, Pineda will be kept on despite the Five Stripes enduring a tumultuous campaign full of off-field drama.

Atlanta United to keep faith in Pineda

A remarkable story has been broken by <a href="https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1568244194077966338" target="_blank">El Chiringuito</a> in Spain. They report that Rayo Vallecano president Raul Martin Presa was assaulted by Raul de Tomas' agent on Thursday during negotiations. Martin Presa is now beginning legal action, but incredibly De Tomas is still expected to join Rayo in January. He may even leave Espanyol earlier than that if the two parties can agree to the mutual termination of his contract.

Rayo president suing De Tomas agent following

Van der Sar extends his contract until 2025

Free agent&nbsp;Nikola Maksimovic might join Roma as Jose Mourinho still wants to sign a centre-back after Marash Kumbulla got injured and the club suffered defeats against Udinese and Ludogorets, as reported by <a href="https://football-italia.net/maksimovic-in-talks-for-roma-move/" target="_blank">Football Italia</a> via La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Italian outfit have already started talks with the former Genoa defender who has 146 Serie A appearances under his belt.

Maksimovic might join Roma

Napoli&nbsp;director&nbsp;Cristiano&nbsp;Giuntoli has revealed that Kalidou Koulibaly, Lorenzo Insigne and others were sold to cut down on the club's wage bill. "Lorenzo was getting €9m gross, €4.5m net. We had to run a risk, COVID has affected the finances and we had to bring the club back into a sustainable path. To do that, we had to cut the wage bill. Their sales was a forced choice," he stated to <a href="https://twitter.com/CorSport/status/1568122031304052736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1568122031304052736%7Ctwgr%5Ed562a9635a5345af874c6d7a3172651f9ac6d0e2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ffootball-italia.net%2Fnapoli-forced-to-sell-koulibaly-to-chelsea-kvaratskhelias-real-salary-revealed%2F" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport. </a>

Napoli sold Koulibaly and others to reduce wage bill

Thomas Tuchel will receive a £6.9m pay-off&nbsp;after his contract, that ran until 2024, was terminated a few days back, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/09/07/thomas-tuchel-left-shocked-chelsea-sacking-did-not-see-coming/" target="_blank">The Telegraph. </a>He is unlikely to take up another managerial role at the moment

Tuchel to receive £6.9m compensation

Chelsea is soon expected to hire a sporting director and Graham Potter will give his inputs as well, according to <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-sporting-director-graham-potter-b1024373.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard. </a>Former Liverpool executive&nbsp;Michael Edwards happens to be one of the candidates for the post.

Chelsea plan sporting director appointment

Liverpool will bid for Bellingham in 2023

Napoli backed out of Navas deal due to high wages

Teenage midfielder Gavi is set to extend his contract with Barcelona before October, as reported by <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220909/1001865002/renovacion-gavi-cerca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo. </a>The 18-year-old, whose current contract expires in the summer of 2023, will sign until 2026.

Gavi to sign extension at Barcelona

Alejandro Grimaldo has drawn attention from both Arsenal and Newcastle as reported by <a href="http://sportwitness.co.uk/newcastle-arsenal-picture-signing-defender-move-less-e10m/" target="_blank">SportWitness. </a>Juventus are also interested in the Benfica-player as he is expected to be available for less than €10m in January.

Arsenal and Newcastle interested in Grimaldo

Brentford coach Thomas Frank was linked to take up Brighton job after Graham Potter joined Chelsea. But the manager is not eager to accept the offer. "Very happy here at Brentford. A lot of unfinished business to do here. We have started the season well and big potential at the club, so that’s what my focus is and my focus is on the Southampton game," he told <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/graham-potter-brentford-southampton-brighton-champions-league-b2162903.html" target="_blank">The Independent. </a>

Frank to turn down Brighton offer

Matej Kovar has joined Sparta Prague on a season long-loan after signing a new contract with Manchester United, as <a href="https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/matej-kovar-signs-new-deal-and-joins-sparta-prague-on-loan" target="_blank">announced by the official club website. </a>The fresh terms with the Reds will tie him down until June 2025, with the option of a further year.

Man Utd's Kovar joins Sparta Prague on loan

Nottingham Forest refuse to slow down after signing 21 players in the summer as they want to bring Igor Gomes from Sau Paolo in January to further bolster their squad. The Brazilian outfit's technical director, Muricy Ramalho, in an instagram chat with Nilson Cesar, has stated that it will be "hard to renew" the player's contract which runs until March 2023 which should further boost Forest's chances to get their man.

Forest plan to sign Gomes in January

Everton will begin talks with Anthony Gordon to discuss a new contract, as reported by <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/88057235-everton-will-hold-discussions-over-deal-for-26m-star-at-goodison-park" target="_blank">GIVEMESPORT </a>via journalist Pete O'Rourke.He was heavily linked to Chelsea in the summer transfer window and the London club even submitted a bid worth £45m which was rejected by Everton.

Everton eager to extend Gordon's contract

Barcelona will once again try to sign Bernardo Silva in the summer of 2023, as reported by <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-olvida-bernardo-silva-75208777" target="_blank">SPORT.</a> The Catalan club wanted to bring the Portuguese in the recently concluded transfer window but financial constraints made it difficult for them to complete the signing.

Barca will go again for Silva in June 2023

Chelsea to push for Gvardiol again in January

Juan Mata signed a one-year contract with Galatasaray following his release from Manchester United at the end of last season and has now come up with a message for the fans after joining the Turkish outfit. "I feel so good. I am excited and very motivated," he said. "I'm grateful for being here. Everyone is being very friendly. I can't wait to win with Galatasaray."<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltecc2c2f6a0fed123/Screenshot_2022-09-08_223630.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltecc2c2f6a0fed123/Screenshot_2022-09-08_223630.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltecc2c2f6a0fed123/Screenshot_2022-09-08_223630.png?format=jpg" alt="Mata Gala " data-source="Getty Images " data-copyright="Getty Images" data-portal-copyright="Getty Images" perform:prop="uuid:bltecc2c2f6a0fed123;width:589;height:414"></picture>

Mata sends first message after joining Galatasaray

Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk is open to join Arsenal in January, the player himself stated speaking to<a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1567914590565974020" target="_blank"> CBS Sports. </a>"I do dream (of the Premier League). I think every guy dreams about the Premier League. Arsenal is a very good team with a very good coach. I like the way they play. "Yes it would be hard to say no from my side, I can't say no but the transfer is not only my decision and my word. In winter we will see," he said. Everton were also interested in signing the player in the summer.

Mudryk open to Arsenal move

Galatasaray have completed the signing of Mauro Icardi as the club continues its summer overhaul. Icardi joins the likes of Lucas Toerreira, Dries Mertens and Juan Mata as summer signings.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/psg-striker-icardi-heads-to-galatasaray-on-loan/blta69ab04229c8902f" target="_self">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Icardi joins Galatasaray on loan

Former Napoli defender Kevin Malcuit has signed with MKE Ankaragucu, <a href="https://ankaragucu.org.tr/kevin-malcuit-ankaragucumuzde/" target="_self">the club confirmed</a>. Ankara finished first in the Turkish second division last season, earning promotion to the Super Lig. He joins former Real Madrid and PSG winger Jese Rodriguez at the club.

Ex-Napoli defender ends up in Turkey

Loris Karius has signed a contract with Newcastle, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1567994686102716417" target="_self">Fabrizio Romano</a>.The ex-Liverpool goalkeeper, who has been without a club, signed a short-term deal on Wednesday night.

Karius bound for Newcastle

AC Milan are moving to lock up Sandro Tonali with a new contract, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/milan-tonali-krunic-rinnovo-news-8-settembre-2022" target="_self">Gianluca DiMarzio</a>. Tonali looks set to sign a new deal through 2027, having made 87 appearances so far at age-22.

Tonali set for new Milan deal

Chelsea's owners have assured Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang that he still has a place at the club, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/09/08/chelsea-co-owners-called-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-reassure/" target="_self">Telegraph</a>. A favourite of Thomas Tuchel, the ex-Arsenal star was signed just ahead of the transfer deadline, only to see the German boss fired this week after just one game together. But Aubameyang has been reassured that the signing was not made just to appease Tuchel, with Chelsea saying they expect him to play a key role under Graham Potter.

Chelsea reassure Aubameyang

Gabriel Jesus was 'very keen' to join Chelsea in the first place after leaving Manchester City, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/3576054/2022/09/08/tuchel-sacking-chelsea-potter/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">The Athletic. </a>The report claims that Chelsea management was also eager to bring the player to Stamford Bridge but former coach Thomas Tuchel thought otherwise.

Jesus was keen on Chelsea ahead of Arsenal move

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