Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Napoli and Leicester to battle for Ajax star

Chelsea are ready to table a huge offer for West Ham star Declan Rice, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-extraordinary-chelsea-spree-to-continue-with-huge-declan-rice-bid/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The England international previously spent time in the Blues' academy system and could form part of Frank Lampard's elaborate spending spree in 2020.

Chelsea to make huge offer for Rice

Blues to step up interest in West Ham star

Manchester City are looking into their finances ahead of a possible transfer offer for Barcelona legend Lionel Messi. <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/manchester-city/story/4166134/manchester-city-crunching-numbers-for-possible-lionel-messi-deal-sources">ESPN</a> reports that the Premier League giants are examining whether they can sign the Argentine wizard and not breach the Financial Fair Play rules. Barcelona's official stance is that Messi is not for sale and interested parties must activate his&nbsp;€700 million (£632m/$826m) release clause.

Man City preparing Messi bid

Barca could lose their superstar to the Premier League club

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CardiffCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CardiffCity</a> are pleased to welcome Jordi Osei-Tutu on a season-long loan from <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Arsenal</a>. ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/ILqI4gWOM4">https://t.co/ILqI4gWOM4</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CityAsOne?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CityAsOne</a> <a href="https://t.co/qTUjUan8If">pic.twitter.com/qTUjUan8If</a>— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CardiffCityFC/status/1298247690187354113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Cardiff land Osei-Tutu on loan from Arsenal

New Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman has told Ivan Rakitic he can leave the club, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/08/25/primera/1598340373_336858.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Rakitic is hopeful of a return to former club Sevilla, who are eyeing the Croatian as a replacement for Ever Banega. Sevilla are looking to land Rakitic on a free transfer, which would require Barca cancelling a contract that has one season remaining.

Koeman tells Rakitic he can leave Barca

Bayer Leverkusen are nearing a €30 million (£27m/$35m) move for Roma forward Patrik Schick, reports <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Roma/25-08-2020/roma-calciomercato-schick-al-bayer-leverkusen-3801425047442.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> Schick impressed during his spell on loan with RB Leipzig last term, scoring 10 goals in 28 games. Leverkusen are preparing to reinvest some of the funds from Kai Havertz's impending sale&nbsp;into improving their attack.

Leverkusen near €30m Schick move

Fomer PSG&nbsp;defender Thiago Silva will undergo a Chelsea medical on Thursday, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/12056486/thiago-silva-set-to-undergo-chelsea-medical-on-thursday" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The 35-year-old will move to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer, despite a last-ditch effort from PSG to keep him. Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz appear likely to join Silva soon as new arrivals, after Chelsea already landed Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner this off-season.

Silva to undergo Chelsea medical on Thursday

Crystal Palace are set to sign&nbsp;Eberechi Eze&nbsp;from for £19.5 million ($26m), reports <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/25/crystal-palace-set-to-sign-qprs-eberechi-eze-for-195m-and-target-mateta?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">The Guardian.</a> The 22-year-old attracted plenty of interest after scoring&nbsp;14 goals in the Championship last season,&nbsp;with&nbsp;Aston Villa, Fulham, Leeds, West Ham and&nbsp;West Brom also keen on a deal. Palace are also in talks with Mainz over a move for striker&nbsp;Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Palace set to complete £19.5m Eze signing

Everton are in talks to sign midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12056548/abdoulaye-doucoure-everton-in-talks-with-watford-over-midfielder" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The 27-year-old wants to leave the Hornets after their relegation, but the two clubs remain far apart in their valuation.&nbsp; Watford are holding out for £35 million ($46m) for Doucoure.&nbsp;

Everton in talks to sign Doucoure

Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese has been linked with a loan move to Independiente, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/dmontalvan/status/1298293095340167172?s=21">Diego Montalvan</a>.&nbsp; The MLS club is set to hold talks with Gallese's representatives in an effort to sort out the future of the Peruvian star.&nbsp; Gallese joined Orlando in January and was one of the top goalkeepers at the MLS is Back tournament.&nbsp;

Orlando star Gallese linked with Independiente loan

<a href="https://twitter.com/AEK_FC_OFFICIAL/status/1298297164251242499/photo/1">AEK Athens have announced</a> the signing of Karim Ansarifard. The Iranian international has earned 81 caps for his country, scoring 26 goals while featuring at two World Cups. He has previously featured for the likes of Nottingham Forest, Olympiacos and Osasuna.&nbsp;

AEK Athens sign Iranian star Ansarifard

Antonio Conte is set to remain at Inter, the club confirmed. The manager had been widely linked with a departure after criticising the club, but Conte is set to remain on after meeting with club executives. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/conte-inter-stay-constructive-meeting-club-hierarchy/1mj9tubpphdy61m7szavkjkm1r">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Conte set for Inter stay

Lionel Messi has told Barcelona that he wants to leave the club, reports <a href="https://www.tycsports.com/la-liga/bomba-lionel-messi-le-comunico-a-barcelona-que-se-quiere-ir-20200825.html">TyC Sports</a>.&nbsp; The Barca star recently met with new manager Ronald Koeman, but remains unconvinced by the club's plans for the future. As a result, Messi has communicated to the club that he wants&nbsp;to leave after 20 years with the club.

Messi tells Barca he wants out

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has said he is calm over contract talks for Sergio Aguero and Pep Guardiola. The pair have entered the final season of their deals at Etihad Stadium, with Al Mubarak hoping to enter talks over an extension soon. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/everything-will-work-out-naturally-man-citys-al-mubarak/n1t2wi2yrf16190ca0as2na05" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Man City planning Aguero and Guardiola contract talks

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✅ OFFICIAL: Pedro is now an <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASRoma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASRoma</a> player 💪 <a href="https://t.co/ToViuer49F">pic.twitter.com/ToViuer49F</a>— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASRomaEN/status/1298289181442158592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Pedro moves from Chelsea to Roma

Real Betis Balompié has signed Martín Montoya from Brighton, with the defender returning to the side he represented on loan in 2016. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📣 OFFICIAL | Martín Montoya is, again, a Green and White 📝🤝 Welcome back! 🏠🔙😃 ➡ <a href="https://t.co/bzQcvHrn7s">https://t.co/bzQcvHrn7s</a> <a href="https://t.co/tYEbHGVn8r">pic.twitter.com/tYEbHGVn8r</a>— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealBetis_en/status/1298282275126247432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Montoya returns to Betis from Brighton

Goal has learned that Leeds United&nbsp;are in advanced talks to sign Spanish forward Rodrigo from&nbsp;Valencia. Officials from Leeds&nbsp;have flown to&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;to convince the 29-year-old to leave La Liga and join the newly promoted Premier League outfit. Leeds are set to make an offer of €30 million (£27m/$35m) plus add-ons.

Leeds in advanced talks to sign €30m Rodrigo 

Arsenal&nbsp;will lose out if they end up facing&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;in a transfer battle for&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;midfielder Thomas Partey, claims Nigel Winterburn. The former Gunners defender told Bookmakers.co.uk: "If Barcelona’s interest is genuine, then I think it’s going to be very difficult for Arsenal to sign him." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-lose-battle-barcelona-partey-winterburn-transfer/145x5wdec5k3w126ewautfa8oz" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Arsenal will lose any battle with Barcelona for Partey’

Leicester want Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico to replace Chelsea-bound Ben Chilwell, but <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/napoli-make-inquiry-for-tagliafico-from-ajax-the-latest" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a> claims the Foxes face competition. Serie A side Napoli are also said to be keen on the Argentina international.

Napoli to rival Leicester for Tagliafico

Arsenal have snubbed an approach from Monaco for Emile Smith Rowe, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8661797/Arsenal-knock-Monaco-approach-Emile-Smith-Rowe.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The highly-rated playmaker, who spent time on loan at Huddersfield last season, is wanted by Ligue 1 heavyweights on a permanent basis but the Gunners are reluctant to sell.

Arsenal snub Monaco approach for Smith Rowe

Brighton will not sell Ben White to Leeds at any price, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11741/12055753/ben-white-brighton-will-not-sell-defender-to-leeds" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Whites had been hoping to tie up a permanent deal for a centre-half to helped them to promotion during a loan spell in 2019-20, but the Seagulls are reluctant to do business with a Premier League rival.

Leeds will not land White

Chelsea&nbsp;want £26 million ($34m) for left-back Emerson Palmieri, who is surplus&nbsp;to requirements and interesting clubs such as&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;giants&nbsp;Inter. The 26-year-old is ready to leave Stamford Bridge having failed to convince Frank Lampard of his long-term worth, with Marcos Alonso set to battle impending new signing Ben Chilwell for a starting spot. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-put-26m-asking-price-on-wantaway-full-back-emerson/o3sw79db817i1fv8b7dvokht2" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea put £26m asking price on Emerson

Paris Saint-Germain are eager to reunite Luis Suarez with his former Barcelona team-mate Neymar, claims <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/psg-esta-atento-luis-suarez-8086561" target="_blank">Sport</a>. An experienced Uruguayan frontman is said to have been told that he is surplus to requirements at Camp Nou, allowing him to explore other options – such as a switch to Parc des Princes.

PSG want to reunite Suarez with Neymar

Arsenal full-back Sead&nbsp;Kolasinac is seeking a return to Schalke - according to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/fc-schalke-transfer-news-arsenals-sead-kolasinac-soll-kommen/12055613/34096" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>. The 27-year-old wants to rejoin the German club on loan ahead of the 2019-20 campaign. Kolasinac began his career at&nbsp;Schalke before joining Arsenal on a free transfer in 2017.&nbsp;

Arsenal's Kolasinac seeking Schalke return

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Swans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Swans</a> have completed the signing of <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Wolves</a> midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White on a season-long loan! ✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CroesoMorgan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CroesoMorgan</a> 👋 👉 <a href="https://t.co/ltq4HIM1yl">https://t.co/ltq4HIM1yl</a> <a href="https://t.co/L9DRDoJapK">pic.twitter.com/L9DRDoJapK</a> — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SwansOfficial/status/1298221158068887553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Gibbs-White joins Swansea on loan from Wolves

Celtic are looking to sign Ajax winger Noa Lang, but face competition from Hertha Berlin, Real Sociedad and Villarreal, sources have told Goal. The 21-year-old scored a hat-trick on his first Ajax start back in December and has come to the attention of clubs around Europe. Lang spent the start of 2020 on loan at Twente before the Eredivisie was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Celtic battling European clubs for Ajax's Lang

Huddersfield have approached Manchester United over James Garner's availability - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-huddersfield-town-make-approach-to-sign-man-united-rising-star/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Terriers are hoping to bring the 20-year-old midfielder in on a season-long loan, with the Red Devils expected to sanction his temporary departure. Garner has appeared in seven senior-level games for United to date, including one outing in the Premier League last season.

Huddersfield make approach for Man Utd starlet Garner 

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Leicester City Academy graduate Luke Thomas has signed a new long-term contract with the Football Club! 🔵 — Leicester City (@LCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1298202557098209280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Thomas commits to fresh terms with Leicester

Juventus want to bring in Roma striker Edin Dzeko to replace Gonzalo Higuain - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/in-settimana-il-contatto-dzeko-fienga-la-juve-osserva-paratici-v-38750" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Bianconeri are preparing to terminate Higuain's current contract, which frees up a spot in Andre Pirlo's attack. Duvan Zapata,&nbsp;Arkadiusz Milik and Raul Jimenez have all been linked with Juve recently, but Dzeko has now emerged&nbsp;their first-choice target ahead of the new season.

Juve want Dzeko to replace Higuain

Ottmar Hitzfeld has admitted that&nbsp;Liverpool-linked midfielder Thiago Alcantara will be a huge loss for his old club, but the former&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;coach is still hoping that Hansi Flick can persuade David Alaba to stay put. Thiago and Alaba both played a key role in Bayern's run to the treble in 2019-20, with their final outings of the season coming in a&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;final victory over&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;on Sunday. The former's appearance in the showpiece is expected to be his last for Bayern, as he gears up to undertake a new challenge away from&nbsp;Germany. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-linked-thiago-will-be-a-huge-loss-says-hitzfeld-but-ex-/sn5v5sspfj9417z215cde4eof" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Thiago will be a huge loss for Bayern - Hitzfeld

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> OFICIAL | <a href="https://twitter.com/juanberrocal4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@juanberrocal4</a>, nuevo jugador del <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDMirand%C3%A9s?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CDMirandés</a> cedido por el <a href="https://twitter.com/SevillaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SevillaFC</a> ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/1Qd5nbBG68">https://t.co/1Qd5nbBG68</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BienvenidoBerrocal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BienvenidoBerrocal</a> <a href="https://t.co/l5mkK9AEMQ">pic.twitter.com/l5mkK9AEMQ</a> — CDMirandés (@CDMirandes) <a href="https://twitter.com/CDMirandes/status/1298171941476589568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Sevilla loan Berrocal to Mirandes

Rickie Lambert hopes Nike’s association with Liverpool helps to bring a “marquee signing” into Anfield, but concedes that a dream deal for Kylian Mbappe may be “out of reach”. Lambert told talkSPORT: “I was hoping Mbappe or something. But I think he is out of our reach, to be honest.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mbappe-liverpool-nike-marquee-signings-lambert-transfer/8qegalozg7jh1upf2k8nuynt7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Mbappe to Liverpool? Nike make marquee signings’

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/TJRichards89?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TJRichards89</a> has today completed a season-long loan to <a href="https://twitter.com/drfc_official?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drfc_official</a>. 👊 Best of luck for the campaign, Taylor!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHAFC</a> 🔵⚪️— Brighton &amp; Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1298183337887113216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Brighton sanction loan switch

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bienvenue, <a href="https://twitter.com/LacroixMaxence?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LacroixMaxence</a> 🇫🇷🐺🤝 The Wolves have signed French defender Maxence Lacroix on a four-year contract from <a href="https://twitter.com/FCSM_officiel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCSM_officiel</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VfLWolfsburg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VfLWolfsburg</a> <a href="https://t.co/cXzYAfZYSF">pic.twitter.com/cXzYAfZYSF</a>— VfL Wolfsburg EN (@VfLWolfsburg_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/VfLWolfsburg_EN/status/1298183583924977665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Fresh face at Wolfsburg

Former Tottenham full-back Kieran Trippier is a target for Aston Villa, claims <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/08/23/aston-villa-keen-sign-kieran-trippier-atletico-madrid-bolster/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The England international is currently with La Liga giants Atletico Madrid, but he could be lured back to the Premier League.

Aston Villa are tracking Trippier

Paris Saint-Germain are considering moving on from Thomas Tuchel, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/08/24/football/1598298171_861482.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The German coach guided the Ligue 1 giants to the Champions League final in 2020, but suffered defeat to Bayern Munich and could now make way for a new manager.

PSG considering sacking Tuchel

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🙏 Teşekkürler <a href="https://twitter.com/Gaelclichy22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gaelclichy22</a>! <a href="https://t.co/XBKESH6rG8">pic.twitter.com/XBKESH6rG8</a> — İstanbul Başakşehir 🏆 #TürkiyeninYeniŞampiyonu (@ibfk2014) <a href="https://twitter.com/ibfk2014/status/1298170698972700672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ex-Arsenal & City star Clichy leaves Basaksehir

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bienvenue <a href="https://twitter.com/YMvogo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YMvogo</a> 🇨🇭👊🏾<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MVOGOALIE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MVOGOALIE</a>— PSV (@PSV) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSV/status/1298168869090140160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New arrival at PSV

Valencia are closing in on the signing of Real Madrid striker Borja&nbsp;Mayoral - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20200824/483015008947/borja-mayoral-valencia-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Bats are in contact with the 23-year-old's agent over a possible transfer, but they must first sell either&nbsp;Rodrigo or Kevin Gameiro to raise funds for a proposed&nbsp;€15 million (£14m/$18m) deal. Mayoral has spent the last two years on loan at Levante, who ultimately passed up the chance to sign him permanently at the end of the 2019-20 campaign.

Valencia closing in on Madrid striker Mayoral

Manchester United back up goalkeeper&nbsp;Joel Pereira is set for a loan move to Huddersfield - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12487204/man-utd-transfer-joel-pereira-huddersfield/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 24-year-old, who spent last season in the Scottish Premier League with Hearts, has fallen further down the squad pecking order at Old Trafford following Dean Henderson's return from Sheffield United. Pereira now looks likely to&nbsp;continue his development at the John Smith's stadium, with Huddersfield currently building a squad for a promotion bid in the Championship.

Man Utd keeper Pereira set for loan move

Milan have&nbsp;opened talks with Real Madrid over a possible transfer for Brahim Diaz - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/blitz-del-milan-col-real-per-brahim-le-condizioni-dell-affare-un-21364" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Blancos have ruled out selling the&nbsp;21-year-old permanently, but are willing to send the midfielder to San Siro on loan. Diaz has appeared in 21 games for Madrid since joining the club from Manchester City in January 2019, scoring twice.

Milan open talks with Madrid for Brahim Diaz

Everton are considering loaning Moise Kean back to Juventus - as <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/moise-kean-set-juventus-loan-22571924" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports. The 20-year-old has struggled to settle at Goodison Park, and Carlo Ancelotti is prepared to allow him to return to Turin for the duration of the 2020-21 season. Kean has only scored two Premier League goals in 29 outings since joining Everton from Juve for £28 million ($37m) last summer.

Everton could send Kean back to Juve

Ex-president Massimo Moratti says his former club Inter have probably tried to sign Lionel Messi. The Barcelona star has been linked with a move this summer, and Moratti believes his former club have probably already enquired. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inter-have-probably-tried-to-sign-messi-ex-president-massimo/qm7bigpdj2a41bed1etd9jfvn">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Inter have probably tried to sign Messi'

Juventus are eyeing PSG's Leandro Paredes among several other signings this summer, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/juventus-paredes-calciomercato">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. Paredes is free to leave PSG this summer, despite recently starting in the Champions League final.&nbsp; The midfielder originally signed with PSG in 2019, joining fro Russian side Zenit.

Juve look towards PSG's Paredes

Louis van Gaal says that he tried to sign a number of big-name stars at Manchester United. The former Red Devils boss admitted that he was thinking big during his tenure, as he tried to sign Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mane and several other top players. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/van-gaal-reveals-he-tried-to-sign-neymar-lewandowski-and-mane-at-/vmc7te9x546k1n3s7dbbq880i">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Van Gaal reveals he tried to sign Neymar, Lewandowski and Mane at Manchester United

Sporting KC are interested in Argentinian left-back&nbsp;Juan Sanchez Mino, reports <a href="https://soydelrojo.com/juan-sanchez-mino-se-va-rumbo-al-exterior/">Soy del Rojo</a>. The 30-year-old defender currently plays for Independiente, having previously featured for Boca Juniors and Torino. Mino has made a total of&nbsp;116 appearances for Independiente since joining the club in 2016.

Sporting KC chase Argentinian defender

Hector Bellerin has been offered to PSG, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/hector-bellerin-is-offered-to-paris-saint-germain-msxn9p89f">the Times</a>. The Arsenal defender is among five players being made available by the Gunners as the club looks to balance the wage bill. Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Gabriel in the near future.

Bellerin offered to PSG

Milan are hoping to sign Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz on a loan deal for next season. <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1298003322729832451?s=20" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a> reports the Serie A club want to add the Spanish under-21 international to their squad as they attempt to rise up the table after a sixth-place finish in 2019-20. Diaz made 10 appearances for Real last season.

Milan open talks to sign Real's Diaz

Serie B side Venezia are contemplating a move for Ajax winger Dennis Johnsen, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/venezia-interest-in-ajaxs-dennis-johnsen" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. The 22-year-old Norwegian is currently on the outer at the Dutch giants having spent last season on loan at Heerenveen and Zwolle.

Venezia eye Johnsen

Leverkusen are close to signing Roma striker Patrik Schick as Kai Havertz nears the exit door. According to <a href="https://www.football-italia.net/157612/bayer-leverkusen-surge-schick" target="_blank">Football Italia</a>, the Germans look set to pay&nbsp;€29 million (£26m/$34m) to activate the&nbsp;Czech striker's release clause with Havertz closing in on a move to Chelsea. Schick spent last season on loan at Leipzig, who decided to not rival Leverkusen for his signature, while Fiorentina and Torino are also reportedly interested.

Leverkusen eyeing Schick as Havertz replacement

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