Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal's Mustafi set to join Roma

Barcelona chiefs are meeting to finalise the proposal to bring Neymar back to the club from PSG, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190819/464157113265/cumbre-del-barca-para-ultimar-la-oferta-final-por-neymar.html?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. President Josep Bartomeu,&nbsp;Vice President&nbsp;Enrique&nbsp;Tombas and&nbsp;CEO Oscar Grau are among the 'heavyweights' to have met on Monday morning as they look to work out the finances on the deal. They are thought to want a loan deal with a non-obligatory purchase option, similar to the deal Bayern Munich struck to sign Philippe Coutinho. Whether PSG could be convinced remains to be seen.

Barca bigwigs meeting to finalise Neymar proposal

Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi is set to leave the club on loan to Serie A side Roma, according to&nbsp;Gazzetta dello Sport contributor <a href="https://www.forzaroma.info/calciomercato-as-roma/mercato-roma-occasione-mustafi-petrachi-ci-pensa/" target="_blank">Forza Roma</a>. Manager Unai Emery is happy for Mustafi to leave the Emirates after bringing in David Luiz from Chelsea on deadline day. The deal will include an option to purchase, which could earn Arsenal as much as €25 million (£22.9m/$27.7m).

Mustafi set for Arsenal loan exit

Defender will join Roma on loan with view to buy

Manchester United attacker Alexis Sanchez is set to undergo a medical with Inter on Tuesday - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Nerazzurri will sign the Chilean on a one-year loan deal with the option to buy for £14 million ($17m) at the end of the season. Sanchez has only managed to score three Premier League goals for United since his switch from Arsenal in January 2018.

Sanchez set for Inter medical ahead of loan move

Paris Saint-Germain will act quickly to sign Paulo Dybala after their Ligue 1 season got off to an inauspicious start in defeat to Rennes on Sunday. The Mail report the French club will open talks with Juventus about a €80 million (£73m/$89m) deal for the Argentina international. PSG sporting director Leonardo would like to conclude the deal by Wednesday and will talk with the player's agent Jorge Antun to work out a deal, the paper reports. The Serie A champions are willing to part with the playmaker, who has been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham this summer.

PSG and Juve to hold Dybala talks

French champions eager to make improvements after 2019-20 season gets off to a bad start

Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele is set to be out for more than a month with a hamstring injury, the club have confirmed. The Frenchman played 90 minutes against Athletic Club on Friday evening, but will miss upcoming fixtures - and could see his spot taken by Neymar by the time he returns. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dembele-sidelined-five-weeks-with-hamstring-injury-barcelona/39an1dsnk20o181oa9i3syc6w" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Dembele set for spell on sidelines

Franck Ribery appears to have decided on his next club at last. He has been subject to offers from all over the world since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Prepared for a new challenge! 🔜 💪🏼 🙌🏼 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fr7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fr7</a> <a href="https://t.co/XZqSiAP4KA">pic.twitter.com/XZqSiAP4KA</a> — Franck Ribéry (@FranckRibery) <a href="https://twitter.com/FranckRibery/status/1163530224627257345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ribery makes up his mind

Barcelona are still trying to find players to include in a swap deal for Neymar - but Nelson Semedo won't be one of them. The Portuguese right-back was one of the players Barca were considering sending to PSG, but according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2019/08/19/5d5ac52ce2704e258f8b462d.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, are now aware that he has no desire to leave the club. Semedo joined Barca from Benfica two years ago, and has made 50 appearances in La Liga.

Semedo rules himself out of Neymar switch

Lille's France under-19 forward Alexis Flips has been sent out on loan to continue his development at Ligue 2 side Ajaccio for the season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> We'd like to wish Alexis Flips the very best of luck during his loan spell with AC Ajaccio this season 💪👏. <a href="https://t.co/JSDOLummrX">pic.twitter.com/JSDOLummrX</a> — LOSC Lille EN (@LOSC_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/LOSC_EN/status/1163507349316878337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lille back Flips to shine on loan at Ajaccio

Michel Vorm was considered as a potential solution to Liverpool's goalkeeping crisis following the injury to Alisson earlier this month. Goalkeeping coach John Achterberg told <a href="https://nos.nl/artikel/2297851-fan-bezorgt-liverpool-keeperscrisis-aantrekken-vorm-is-ter-sprake-gekomen.html" target="_blank">NOS</a> that the Reds were taking the situation seriously, with the a high-quality third-choice keeper not just a luxury. Former Swansea and Tottenham keeper Vorm, now 35, is without a club after his contract with Spurs expired at the end of last season.

Liverpool considered Vorm as Alisson backup

Bristol City forward Matt Taylor has returned to Oxford United on loan for the season. The 29-year-old began his career at Oxford, representing a number of sides including both Bristol clubs in the intervening years. “I grew up watching Oxford and loved being part of the club before," Taylor told the club's <a href="https://www.oufc.co.uk/news/2019/august/matty-taylor-signs/" target="_blank">website</a>.&nbsp;"I still have family in Oxfordshire and so many friends here; it was unbelievable to walk back in today and see so many familiar faces. I could not be happier to be joining the club again and can’t wait to get started."

Taylor heads home from Bristol City

Bundesliga outfit Augsburg have brought in veteran Swiss right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner after he was released by Arsenal. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Der <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCA</a> verpflichtet Stephan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lichtsteiner?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lichtsteiner</a>: Herzlich willkommen bei ROT-GRÜN-WEISS! ✌️ <a href="https://t.co/bF3IUsZHni">pic.twitter.com/bF3IUsZHni</a> — FC Augsburg (@FCAugsburg) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCAugsburg/status/1163515031998345217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lichtsteiner heads from Arsenal to Augsburg

Championship side Charlton have finalised the signing of 32-year-old Isreal international forward Tomer Hemed on a one-year deal, more than a week after the transfer window closed. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> IT'S DONE! ✍️ Welcome to The Valley (finally!), Tomer Hemed! 👉<a href="https://t.co/wOeCn2hCR3">https://t.co/wOeCn2hCR3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cafc</a> <a href="https://t.co/5p6hDAOevz">pic.twitter.com/5p6hDAOevz</a> — Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/1163519225564209154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Charlton finally sign Hemed

Juventus’ young left-back Luca Pellegrini has rejoined fellow&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;side&nbsp;Cagliarion loan for the duration of the 2019-20 season. The 20-year-old, who has represented&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;at five youth international levels, joined Juve from&nbsp;Roma&nbsp;earlier this summer for €22 million (£20.1m/$24.4m), signing a four-year contract. Leonardo Spinazzola moved in the opposite direction as the Italian champions brought in a player earmarked as a future first-team prospect. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-starlet-pellegrini-returns-to-cagliari-on-loan/m0gf2cp8jnti1ax90ul76ujy4" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Juventus starlet Pellegrini returns to Cagliari 

RB Leipzig&nbsp;coach Julian Nagelsmann says he wants&nbsp;to keep striker Timo Werner at the club despite reported interest from&nbsp;Bayern Munich. Werner's contract at the Red Bull Arena is set to expire at the end of this season and the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;champions&nbsp;have been heavily linked with a swoop for the 23-year-old. Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff&nbsp;admitted in April that Werner was unlikely to sign a new deal, meaning the club may be forced to sell him now or risk of losing the striker on a free transfer next summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/in-my-head-werner-is-my-player-nagelsmann-eager-to-keep/k7fh6onfbzyt1binx4rgx3rha" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Nagelsmann eager to keep Werner

Sporting are aiming to land Diego Simeone's son&nbsp;Giovanni as their replacement for Bas Dost, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lanazione.it/" target="_blank">La Nazione</a>. Dost is expected to depart before the close of the transfer window, and Sporting have already contacted Fiorentina over Simeone, hoping to land him on loan. In addition to Sporting,&nbsp;Cagliari, Lazio and Sassuolo are all interested in the 24-year-old.&nbsp;

Simeone lined up as Dost replacement

Lazio are set to complete a €5.5 million (£5m/$6.1m) deal for&nbsp;Partizan's&nbsp;Strahinja Pavlovic, who also drew interest from Juventus,&nbsp;reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/lazio-complete-deal-for-pavlovic-the-details" target="_blank">Gianlucadimarzino.com</a>.&nbsp; However, the 18-year-old defender is set to remain at the Serbian club on loan for the 2019-20 season.

Lazio set to complete Pavlovic deal

Monaco have ended their pursuit of Juventus defender Daniele Rugani and are looking at Martin&nbsp;Caceres, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1163450859931471873" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schira</a>. The Ligue 1 club view the former Juve defender as a more economical solution, as the free agent's salary demands are just €1.5 million per season plus bonuses.

Monaco end Rugani pursuit

Celtic are hoping to close a deal for Bournemouth winger Jordon Ibe on a loan deal, reports the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1167630/Celtic-transfer-news-Jordan-Ibe-Bournemouth" target="_blank">Express</a>. Ibe joined from Liverpool for&nbsp;£14 million ($17m) in 2016, and the Cherries are looking for&nbsp;£20m for their winger now, though he has yet to feature this season. Celtic wanted a permanent move but have balked at that price and now are looking to secure Ibe on loan before the close of the Scottish transfer window.

Celtic closing in on Ibe deal

Sierra Leone forward Musa Noah Kamara has had his contract with Trelleborgs cancelled after just a week - because the Swedish cold was too extreme for him. Signed as the top scorer in the&nbsp;2019 Sierra Leone Premier League, the 19-year-old is now set to return to his home country. Throughout the football season, the average temperature in Trelleborg can be as much as 30 degrees Celsius (86D Fahrenheit)&nbsp;lower than in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone forward cancels Swedish contract due to cold

Hannover 96 have signed 21-year-old Swedish winger Emil Hansson on a three-year deal from Feyenoord. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Der siebte Neue ist da: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/H96?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#H96</a> hat Emil <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hansson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hansson</a> verpflichtet. ✍️ Der schwedische U21-Nationalspieler wechselt von <a href="https://twitter.com/Feyenoord?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Feyenoord</a> aus der niederländischen Eredivisie an den Maschsee. 🤗<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NiemalsAllein?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NiemalsAllein</a> ⚫⚪💚<a href="https://t.co/8dFEGOH38E">https://t.co/8dFEGOH38E</a> — Hannover 96 (@Hannover96) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hannover96/status/1163481272230010881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Hannover sign Swedish prospect Hansson

Veteran midfielder Alper Potuk has signed a new contract with Fenerbahce - the same length as his previous deal, but with a 40 per cent pay cut. The 28-year-old is nearing on 200 appearances for the club since joining in 2013, and will be hopeful of seeing out his deal which runs until 2022. Sporting director Damien Comolli expressed his gratitude, telling the club's <a href="https://www.fenerbahce.org/haberler/futbol/2019/8/alper-potuk-tan-ornek-davranis" target="_blank">website</a>: "This is the first time I have come across such a situation among the clubs and players I have worked with".

Fenerbahce midfielder Potuk agrees to pay cut

Simone Scuffet, formerly touted as a future star of Italian goalkeeping, has joined Serie B side Spezia on loan for the season. The 23-year-old, still under contract at Udinese, has also had spells with Serie C club Como and Turkish side Kasimpasa. He has represented Italy more than 40 times across four youth levels, but hasn't been able to kick on since his final under-21 appearance back in 2017.

Scuffet drops down to Serie B

Portuguese side Boavista have signed defender Fabiano Leismann on loan from Palmeiras. The 27-year-old Brazilian can play at right-back or centre-back, and recently enjoyed a productive loan spell at Internacional. He wasn't in Luiz Felipe Scolari's plans for the coming season at Palmeiras.

Boavista bring in Fabiano on loan

Sheffield United right-back George Baldock, 26, has signed a new three-year contract at the club, keeping him with the Blades until 2022. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 2 0 2 2 💥 George Baldock has penned a new long term contract with the Blades ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/QFtv5hmMZo">pic.twitter.com/QFtv5hmMZo</a> — Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) <a href="https://twitter.com/SheffieldUnited/status/1163473221691293698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Blades tie down Baldock to new deal

Italian left-back Antonio Mazzotta has signed for Serie B side Crotone, after his contract at Palermo was cancelled over the summer. The 30-year-old is joining for a second spell at Crotone, having initially moved there as an Italy youth international back in 2011. Palermo released their squad at the end of last season after they were expelled from Serie B.

Mazzotta moves to Crotone

Arsenal are working on a complicated new deal for star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as manager Unai Emery looks to build on the progress made in the transfer window this summer. Aubameyang, 30, was joint-top scorer in the Premier League last season and has scored in both of the Gunners' league games so far this campaign. According to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/08/19/arsenal-devise-complicated-plan-keep-pierre-emerick-aubameyang/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>, there is optimism on both sides that an agreement can be reached.

Gunners plotting new contract for Aubameyang

Mario Balotelli's self-proclaimed homecoming to Serie A side Brescia has proved a popular move with the club's fans - his official unveiling, scheduled for today, has had to be delayed due to the size of the crowd gathered to welcome him. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Balotelli due to be presented to the media soon. Time keeps being pushed back because of the number of supporters who have descended on the hotel. — James Horncastle (@JamesHorncastle) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesHorncastle/status/1163465207965978625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Balotelli's unveiling delayed by crowds

Milan sporting director Paolo Maldini is in Madrid to negotiate a transfer for Mariano Diaz, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. With Luka Jovic added to Karim Benzema in the striker position this season, the 26-year-old Spaniard isn't in Zinedine Zidane's first-team plans and a number of European clubs are thought to be interested in him. Diaz scored four goals in 22 appearances for Madrid last season, including one memorable curling strike against Roma in the Champions League.

Milan's Maldini in Madrid for Mariano

Newcastle have bolstered their under-23 squad with the addition of 20-year-old French defender Ludwig Francillette, formerly of Dijon. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Newcastle United have completed the signing of young defender Ludwig Francillette. More here: <a href="https://t.co/60qJGmZsgW">https://t.co/60qJGmZsgW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/iv7ljMujOR">pic.twitter.com/iv7ljMujOR</a> — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1163466585308377088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Newcastle sign youngster Francillette

Mauro Icardi will not be leaving Inter for Monaco, claims his wife and agent Wanda Nara. Amid the speculation suggesting that the Argentine striker could swap Serie A for Ligue 1, Nara told <a href="https://www.tycsports.com/futbol-internacional/wanda-nara-mauro-icardi-no-va-a-ir-a-monaco-20190819.html" target="_blank">TyC Sports</a>: "He will not go to Monaco."

Icardi move to Monaco ruled out

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Town have completed the signing of Cyprus international Anthony Georgiou on-loan from Tottenham Hotspur until January. Welcome to Portman Road, <a href="https://twitter.com/_Ant_georgiou?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_Ant_Georgiou</a>!— Ipswich Town FC (@IpswichTown) <a href="https://twitter.com/IpswichTown/status/1163458268544430080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ipswich take Georgiou from Tottenham

Blaise Matuidi is eager to remain at Juventus, claims <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/19-08-2019/juve-matuidi-epurato-lusso-rischia-champions-ma-non-vuole-partire-3401789381570.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The France international midfielder has been linked with a return to his homeland at Monaco, but has snubbed a switch in order to stay with the Serie A champions.

Matuidi has no desire to leave Juve

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📰 George Marsh has joined League Two side <a href="https://twitter.com/leytonorientfc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@leytonorientfc</a> on loan until January. Good luck, George! 👍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYS</a> <a href="https://t.co/uoNknkNYjI">pic.twitter.com/uoNknkNYjI</a>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1163451412702998528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Marsh leaves Spurs on loan

West Ham are hoping to agree a new long-term contract with Manuel Lanzini, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11789148/west-ham-hoping-to-agree-new-long-term-deal-with-manuel-lanzini" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Argentine has impressed during his time in England and only has 12 months left on his current deal at the London Stadium.

West Ham want new deal for Lanzini

Barcelona&nbsp;should be willing to forgive and forget with Neymar, says Jordi Cruyff, with the Brazilian&nbsp;“one of the five most special” talents in world football. He has told El Pais: "Let&nbsp;Neymar&nbsp;come back?&nbsp;I am always in favour of the return or the incorporation of players who have exceptional quality and he is a clear case of a&nbsp;football player who, above all, makes a difference." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/neymar-one-of-footballs-top-five-special-talents-barcelona/xd958pqgb9dx11dgnrwdb1n1d" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Barcelona should forgive and forget'

Neymar has the potential to rival Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, says former Santos president Marcelo Teixeira, with it no surprise to find him at the centre of a transfer tussle involving&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Barcelona. The&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;international is currently on the books of&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;giants&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain, having&nbsp;completed a record-breaking €222 million (£200m/$262m) switch to France in the summer of 2017. Prior to that, he had spent four years at Camp Nou and generated talk of interest from the Santiago Bernabeu. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neymar-has-it-in-him-to-rival-messi-ronaldo-madrid-barca-talk-no-/i9x5msrjcbtr12uwmorgrwio5" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Neymar links to Madrid & Barca no surprise to ex-Santos president

Roma, Monaco and Barcelona are all interested in signing Juventus&nbsp;centre-back&nbsp;Daniele Rugani, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/juventus/2019/08/19-60142652/juve_rugani_in_partenza_roma_in_piena_corsa/?a=2" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Bianconeri are looking to offload the 25-year-old before the Italian transfer window closes on August 23, but no formal offers have yet been submitted. Rugani was restricted to just 15 Serie A appearances for Juve last season after falling down the squad pecking order.

Roma, Monaco & Barcelona eyeing Rugani

Daniel Sturridge has delayed making a decision on his next club despite being offered a lucrative contract&nbsp;by Turkish side Trabzonspor. The former&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;striker's agent, Clifford Bloxham, travelled with the player's uncle and manager, Dean Sturridge, and his mother, Grace, to meet&nbsp;with Trabzonspor vice-president Sertac Guven last week. They offered the&nbsp;England&nbsp;international a two-year deal worth around €3 million (£2.8m/$3.3m) per season - one of the biggest in the club's history -&nbsp;but are yet to receive a definitive answer on whether Sturridge will accept it. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sturridge-delays-decision-on-next-club-despite-trabzonspor/1el3lnsl17d513e5n4tckotf5" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Sturridge delays decision on next club 

Juventus sent scouts to watch Moussa Dembele in action for Lyon against Angers on Friday, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-la-juventus-turin-a-supervise-moussa-dembele-ol/1050081" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The Bianconeri are weighing up a move for the Frenchman, who scored twice in a 6-0 home win for Sylvinho's side. Dembele now has three goals to his name from two matches for Lyon at the start of the new Ligue 1 season.

Juventus scout Dembele

Thiago Silva is hopeful Neymar will remain at&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;amid ongoing rumours suggesting he could return to&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;before the European transfer deadline. Neymar's future in Paris has been the subject of much speculation throughout 2019, with&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;both interested in securing his services&nbsp;before September 2. The&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;international failed to report for pre-season training with the PSG squad, after expressing a desire to go back to&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;following a difficult two-year spell in the French capital. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/i-feel-that-neymar-can-stay-thiago-silva-hopeful-psg/eo862qkculiu1657ul7kmkvuy" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Silva hopeful Neymar will snub La Liga return

Bayern Munich are in talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder&nbsp;Kai Havertz, according to <a href="https://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/kai-havertz-leverkusen-bayern-1.4567556" target="_blank">Sueddeutsche</a>. The 20-year-old is expected to complete a switch before the September 2 transfer deadline, bringing to an end his nine-year stay at Bay Arena. Havertz scored in a 3-2 win for Bayer Leverkusen against Paderborn in the Bundesliga on Saturday.&nbsp;

Bayern in talks for Havertz

Arturo Vidal has no intention of leaving Barcelona, reports Spanish publication <a href="https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/barca/arturo-vidal-is-not-going-anywhere-7597878" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Chilean midfielder has been linked with a move to Serie A giants Inter, but he wants to stay at Camp Nou and fight for his place.

Vidal planning Barcelona stay

Fernando Llorente is stalling on committing to any of the offers he has on the table as he wants a move to Manchester United, claims <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-former-tottenham-star-holding-out-for-man-utd-offer" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>. The 34-year-old is a free agent after turning down an extension at Tottenham and believes a deal can be done with the Red Devils.

Llorente holding out for Man Utd move

What's going on with Neymar?

Philippe Coutinho had a frustrating time at Barcelona but will be free to express himself again after joining Bayern Munich on loan. The Brazil international playmaker has linked up with the Germain giants on an initial season-long loan. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/escape-from-messi-the-real-coutinho-will-now-return-at/177326dxj38491n9zvo7tb9ltt" target="_blank">Goal takes a look at why a switch to the Bundesliga can help him to rediscover his spark</a> away from the shadow of Lionel Messi.

The real Coutinho will return at Bayern

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ServusCoutinho?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ServusCoutinho</a>! 👋😊🇧🇷 ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/dYTK6kjTJB">https://t.co/dYTK6kjTJB</a> <a href="https://t.co/Sz7LTFwNvw">pic.twitter.com/Sz7LTFwNvw</a>— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1163364313500983298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Coutinho completes Bayern loan move

Bayern Munich&nbsp;are not chasing&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;midfielder Emre Can and will end their transfer market activities with the imminent loan signing of Philippe Coutinho. Reports suggested Can was looking for a path to Allianz Arena with Juve coach Maurizio Sarri doubting he will play a leading role in Turin this season. However, the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;champions aren't interested in the&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;international - who is believed to want to fight for his place at Juventus. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-munich-not-interested-in-can-with-coutinho-completing/1pscuipiezler18axx7leu2jfu" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Bayern not interested in Juve's Can

Ajax forward&nbsp;Kasper Dolberg is closing in on a transfer to Ligue 1 outfit Nice, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-kasper-dolberg-ajax-amsterdam-se-rapproche-de-nice/1050284" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The 21-year-old is expected to sign a five-year contract at the&nbsp;Allianz Riviera, with a €25 million ($28m, £23m) deal to be announced in the coming days. Dolberg racked up 25 Eredivisie appearances for Ajax during their title-winning 2018-19 campaign.

Dolberg touted for Nice switch

Manchester United are prepared to offer Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly a contract extension, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9747443/man-utd-talks-eric-bailly-leaving-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 25-year-old's current deal is due to expire next year, but the Red Devils are hoping to tie him down to fresh terms before he becomes a free agent. Bailly is currently out of action until the new year with a&nbsp;medial knee ligament injury, which he suffered in a pre-season friendly.

Man Utd set to offer Bailly an extension

Former Tottenham striker&nbsp;Fernando Llorente is on the verge of joining Lazio, according to <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/08/18-60126078/llorente_la_lazio_ci_prova_/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport</a>. Lazio have opened negotiations with the Spaniard's representatives, but Inter, Fiorentina and Napoli are also monitoring his situation. Llorente left Spurs upon the expiration of his contract earlier this summer, bringing to an end his two-year spell in north London.&nbsp;

Llorente closing in on Lazio transfer

Chelsea midfielder&nbsp;Tiemoue Bakayoko has emerged as a target for Ligue 1 duo Paris Saint Germain and Monaco - according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1167012/PSG-Monaco-Tiemoue-Bakayoko-lifeline-Chelsea-transfer-news" target="_blank">Express</a>. Monaco have already made contact with the Blues to discuss a possible deal, with&nbsp;the Frenchman hoping to revive his career back in his homeland. Bakayoko has been absent from&nbsp;Frank Lampard's squad for Chelsea's first three&nbsp;games of the new season.

PSG and Monaco eyeing Bakayoko

Moroccan&nbsp;Romain Saiss is set to join Besiktas after Wolves reached an agreement with the Turkish club. According to <a href="https://twitter.com/sercan_dikme/status/1163199988907819009" target="_blank">Beyaz TV</a>,&nbsp;Besiktas Football Director Ali Naibi has been in England negotiating the deal.&nbsp; Saiss joined Wolves in 2016 from Angers and recently played his 100th match in all competitions for the club.&nbsp;

Wolves midfielder Saiss close to Besiktas move

Thoms Tuchel says Neymar will not leave Paris Saint-Germain unless the club secure a proper replacement. The Brazilian has been linked with a move away from the club all summer, but that move will not happen unless a new player comes in. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/neymar-not-leaving-psg-without-a-replacement-tuchel/o464frwa04cb11wnkh3bbdt37">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Neymar not leaving PSG without a replacement

Jose Mourinho says he is itching to return to football while revealing the emotional toll his absence has taken on him. The manager has been out of work since leaving Manchester United last season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/i-cant-enjoy-it-mourinho-tears-up-while-talking-about-managerial-/18g11bsaowoqs1nwals0p0lfib">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Mourinho tears up when discussing break from football

Monaco have entered the race to sign Mauro Icardi, according to <a href="https://www.tuttonapoli.net/in-primo-piano/clamoroso-icardi-inserimento-del-monaco-offerto-mega-ingaggio-da-12mln-a-stagione-405566">RAI</a>. The Ligue 1 club have made an offer for the Inter striker, who is expected to leave the club this summer. Monaco have offered Icardi a five-year deal worth more than currently offered by fellow hopefuls Napoli, although nothing has been finalized just yet.&nbsp;

Monaco enter Icardi chase

Mauricio Pochettino once again voiced his frustration with the Premier League's early transfer deadline, adding that he hopes that the date is pushed back in the future. England's deadline was several weeks before their European counterparts, leaving clubs in a precarious position with regards to losing and replacing players. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/we-have-to-go-back-pochettino-hopes-premier-league-will/15l57zcq80s561u0euig4sjtn9">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Pochettino hopes for change in Premier League transfer deadline

After being rebuffed in moves for Daniele Rugani and Dejan Lovren Roma may exploit sporting director's Gianluca Petrarchi's Torino ties to augment their back-line. Petrarchi was in the same role at Torino for a decade and they have two defenders on their books who have caught his eye according to <a href="https://www.chiesaditotti.com/2019/8/18/20810289/could-petrachi-look-to-torino-for-center-back-help" target="_blank">Chiesa Di Totti</a>. Armando Izzo and Nicholas Nkoulou are the players in question, but maybe difficult to prise away as Torino fight to qualify for the Europa League with games against Wolves in the next two weeks.

Roma look to Torino for defensive reinforcements

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not believe Paul Pogba will be allowed to leave Manchester United before the European transfer window closes on September 2. Pogba had agitated for a move away from the club over the summer, but no deal could be done. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/pogba-is-staying-at-manchester-united-says-solskjaer/w13uas0zsqvg1uz2ibrghj8qm">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Solksjaer says Pogba will not leave Old Trafford

Fiorentina are intensifying their interest in Napoli defender Lorenzo Tonelli, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/fiorentina-moves-closer-to-target-tonelli" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. The 29-year-old was born in Florence and a return home would suit the player and the club. Tonelli spent last season on loan with Sampdoria, but did not appear enough to trigger a purchase clause.

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