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Chelsea are mulling over a move for Manchester City defender John Stones, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-boss-frank-lampard-ready-22415094" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The England international centre-half has seen a move away from the Etihad Stadium mooted, and Frank Lampard is prepared to offer him a clean slate at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea considering swoop for Stones

Leicester will need&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;football next season in order to keep Ben Chilwell from the clutches of&nbsp;Chelsea, says Kevin Phillips. The Blues have indentified the&nbsp;England&nbsp;international left-back as&nbsp;a top target for the next transfer window. An official approach for Chilwell could be made over the coming weeks, with Phillips conceding that the “big boys” are likely to be mulling over moves for the 23-year-old defender. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/leicester-need-top-four-to-keep-chilwell-from-chelsea/fwccnegbrex61djhc1tcq3a07" target="_blank">Read the fill story on Goal!</a>

'Leicester need top four to keep Chilwell from Chelsea'

Jean-Clair Todibo will likely be on the move again this summer. The centre-back joined Barcelona from Toulouse in January 2019 but was sent on loan to Schalke on loan that summer. Now that he is back in Catalunya, Barca are eager to sell him but their asking price has discouraged many of interested teams. Foot Mercato&nbsp;claims AC Milan and Rennes are still eyeing him up, however, and will try to talk Barca down from €25 million (£23m/$29m).

AC Milan and Rennes in race to sign Todibo

Napoli are prepared to sell midfielder Allan this summer as he dropped down the pecking order. The 29-year-old Brazil international has been limited to just 21 Serie A appearances this term, with coach Gennaro Gattuso preferring other options ahead of him. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-allan-e-irriconoscibile-e-si-avvicina-la-cessione-due-clu-67432" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports the Italian side have dropped their asking price from €40 million to €20m, and interested parties Everton and Juventus could swoop in for him.

Napoli lower asking price for Everton and Juventus target

Luis Figo would love to see “one of the best in the world” Kylian Mbappe at&nbsp;Real Madrid, but admits landing the&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;striker will prove difficult for a team that has already “found ways” to win without Cristiano Ronaldo. The Blancos legend has told AS: “He is one of the best in the world, he has a lot of talent and a lot of room for improvement, but of course, he is currently in a very strong financial team. I don't know if it will be possible to see him wear the white shirt.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-tough-land-mbappe-figo-found-ways-without/5fycs6b6g6ar1m373h31oilg3" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Real Madrid will find it tough to land Mbappe’ 

Benevento are looking into a possible deal for Daniel Sturridge following their promotion into Serie A, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8559663/Serie-B-champions-Benevento-interested-signing-Daniel-Sturridge-free-transfer.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The 30-year-old former Chelsea and Liverpool forward has been a free agent since severing ties with Turkish outfit Trabzonspor.

Sturridge being sought by Benevento

Mikel Arteta is ready to make the addition of another playmaker a top priority for&nbsp;Arsenal, with the Gunners boss looking to bring a new Santi Cazorla or Tomas Rosicky into Emirates Stadium. The Spaniard has said: "You go back to Cazorla, to Rosicky, to (Andrey) Arshavin when he played there, to (Aaron) Ramsey when he played there, to (Henrikh) Mkhitaryan when he came in. Even Jack Wilshere used to play in those pockets all the time. That is a lot of players who are now not here." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arteta-arsenal-need-new-cazorla-rosicky-no10-role/vpyl1yrsthny1af32iw57h3n6" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Arteta: Arsenal need a new Cazorla or Rosicky

Real Madrid are planning to raise £164 million from player sales in the next transfer window, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8559473/Real-Madrid-plan-raise-164m-squad-overhaul-Gareth-Bale-set-make-Bernabeu-exit.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Blancos are preparing to part with those deemed surplus to requirements, with Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and Luka Jovic among those to see exit doors opened.

Real Madrid intend to raise £164m from sales

Barcelona could cash in on Brazilian right-back Emerson before he has even played a game for the club. The 21-year-old is on loan at Betis until the summer of 2021, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200725/482514198742/barca-emerson-milan.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;reports AC Milan are eyeing him up, though they are hesitant to pay the €32 million (£29m/$37m) Barca are demanding. The Rossoneri are open to paying around €22m (£20m/$26m)&nbsp;for him, but Barca will not budge on their asking price.

Barcelona want €32m for AC Milan target Emerson

Monaco are working on signing Barcelona midfielder Matheus Fernandes, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/monaco-quiere-matheus-fernandes-8053132" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Ligue 1 side have already reached out over a possible loan deal with an option to buy. Barca sealed the signing of the 22-year-old for €3 million in the winter and tied him down to a five-year deal before sending him on loan to Real Valladolid.

Monaco making move for Barcelona midfielder

Adam Lallana has agreed to join Brighton, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/1951322/2020/07/25/adam-lallana-brighton-transfer-liverpool-contract-premier-league/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The midfielder will leave Liverpool this summer and had been linked with Brighton and Leicester, but it is the former who have won the race. Lallana, 32,&nbsp;will take a significant drop in wages to sign a three-year deal that gives him the chance to go into coaching with the club when his playing career is over.

Lallana agrees three-year deal with Brighton

Matteo&nbsp;Pessina's options are open after his impressive season at Hellas Verona. The 23-year-old midfielder has impressed in Serie A and will return to Atalanta, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/pessina-spera-nel-milan-il-club-attende-napoli-roma-e-valencia-f-14364" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports Napoli, Roma and Valencia are eager to sign him.&nbsp; AC Milan co-own him and are watching him, while he wants to go back to San Siro.

Roma and Napoli target Pessina wants AC Milan return 

Paris Saint-Germain have their eye on Hertha Berlin striker Matheus Cunha,&nbsp;<a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-le-psg-s-interesse-a-matheus-cunha-1953936.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. The 21-year-old Brazilian joined Hertha from RB Leipzig in January, but there is already talk of him moving on to bigger and better things. Inter have been linked, but PSG sporting director Leonardo is another of the former Sion player's admirers.

PSG plot move for Hertha striker Cunha

Barcelona&nbsp;remain unfazed by&nbsp;Inter’s attempts to put fresh terms in place with Lautaro Martinez,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;has learned, with the Liga giants in no rush to step up their efforts to land the Argentine. The highly-rated South American forward remains the&nbsp;top target at Camp Nou for the next transfer window. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-unfazed-inter-lautaro-contract-no1-target/jcroleqssk9l1emlbjfk5ealo" target="_blank">Check out the latest on his future here.</a>

Barcelona unfazed by Inter's attempts to renew Lautaro contract

Manchester United won't sanction loan extensions for Chris Smalling and Alexis Sanchez, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/12035571/man-utd-wont-extend-chris-smalling-and-alexis-sanchez-loans-at-roma-and-inter-milan" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Red Devils want to find permanent deals for two men who have spent the 2019-20 campaign at Roma and Inter respectively.

Man Utd won't sanction loans for Smalling & Alexis

Liverpool remain keen on tying Georginio Wijnaldum to a new contract, reports <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1314013/Liverpool-transfer-news-Georginio-Wijnaldum-Thiago-Alcantara" target="_blank">Express Sport.</a> The Reds have been heavily linked with Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, but they also want to extend the deal of a Netherlands international past the summer of 2021.

Liverpool still working on Wijnaldum deal

Victor Moses could leave Chelsea again in 2020-21 for another loan spell in Serie A, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/07/25/calciomercato-inter-moses-conte-roma-chelsea/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Nigeria international has spent the current campaign with Inter, but he is now being eyed by Roma.

Moses wanted back in Serie A

Stefano Pioli hopes to work with Zlatan&nbsp;Ibrahimovic&nbsp;at Milan again next season now his own future has been resolved - and he has tipped Rafael&nbsp;Leao&nbsp;to "explode" in 2020-21. Veteran striker&nbsp;Ibrahimovic&nbsp;returned to the&nbsp;Rossoneri&nbsp;on a short-term deal in January and has scored seven goals in 16&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;appearances. Ibrahimovic&nbsp;had been linked to an exit at the end of the campaign&nbsp;with&nbsp;Bologna&nbsp;having been tentatively linked, while a return to his native&nbsp;Sweden&nbsp;was said to be on the cards. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/zlatan-ibrahimovic-milan-future-rafeal-leao-explode-stefano/1pqjxgvnxjh0y1tf37hfuk7bes" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Pioli wants Ibrahimovic to stay at AC Milan

Hertha Berlin, RB Leipzig and Schalke are all interested in signing&nbsp;Hakan Calhanoglu - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-calhanoglu-studia-da-top-player-richieste-dalla-bundesliga-78521" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. A bidding war between the Bundesliga trio could be on the cards&nbsp;as they aim to bring&nbsp;the former Bayer Leverkusen star&nbsp;back to Germany. However, Milan are reluctant to sell, and hope to tie&nbsp;Calhanoglu down to a new contract which will see him remain at San Siro beyond 2021.

Hertha, Leipzig & Schalke keen on Calhanoglu

Brazilian winger Hulk is interested in returning to Porto - according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/hulk-quer-voltar-ao-fc-porto-em-janeiro?ref=HP_1BucketDestaquesPrincipais" target="_blank">Record</a>. The 34-year-old's current contract with Shanghai SIPG expires in December, at which point he will be free to complete a free transfer to Estadio Do Dragao. Hulk hasn't played in Europe since leaving Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2016.

Hulk interested in Porto return

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is close to signing a new long-term deal at Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200725/482485683266/ter-stegen-mas-cerca-de-su-renovacion-con-el-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Spanish giants are confident that the German goalkeeper will commit to fresh terms which will see him remain at Camp Nou through to 2025. Ter Stegen's current deal expires in two years time, and he has recently been linked with a move to Chelsea.

Barca close to tying Ter Stegen down to fresh terms

Union Berlin have signed 22-year-old Japan forward Keita Endo from Yokohama F. Marinos on a loan-to-buy deal. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 👉 1. FC Union Berlin have signed Japan international forward Keita Endo from <a href="https://twitter.com/prompt_fmarinos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prompt_fmarinos</a> on an initial loan deal with an option to buy. <a href="https://t.co/wtmSEausNA">https://t.co/wtmSEausNA</a> — 1. FC Union Berlin (@fcunion_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/fcunion_en/status/1286950469278019584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Union sign Japan forward Endo

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has admitted Wilfried Zaha remains set on a move away from the club. “Wilf has made it clear, ever since I came to the club really, that he would relish a move and would like to move on and find some pastures new," Hodgson told a press conference. Zaha was closely linked with Arsenal last summer, but the Gunners eventually opted to sign Nicolas Pepe instead.

Zaha wants to leave Palace - Hodgson

Mohamed Salah has suggested his future could lie away from Liverpool after their Premier League title triumph. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/no-one-knows-salah-unsure-of-liverpool-future-after-reds/14xy1mszycye01khmzzg6cif12" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

'No-one knows' - Salah unsure of Liverpool future

Juventus are willing to sanction Douglas Costa's departure this summer - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/douglas-costa-e-un-problema-314-giorni-senza-di-lui-la-juve-cerc-95291" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Brazilian winger could be sold if the Bianconeri's €50 million (£45m/$58m) valuation is met when the transfer window reopens. Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have recently been linked with Costa, who is still under contract at Juve until 2022.

Juve willing to sell Costa for €50m

Mikel Arteta’s face visibly drops when he hears another question about Mesut Ozil coming his way during press conferences nowadays. It does not&nbsp;matter how many times he says "nothing has changed", the questions just keep on coming. And they will, until Ozil decides it is&nbsp;time to leave&nbsp;Arsenal. That is&nbsp;not likely to be any time soon, with&nbsp;the 31-year-old and his agent having always been insistent the German World Cup winner will see out his current contract, which runs until 2021. Read the full article on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-18m-ozil-problem-key-to-arteta-transfer-plans/18tzw8c7je7hq11ivrfpup765e" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Arsenal's £18m Ozil problem holds key to Arteta's transfer plans

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes - as the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/gabriel-magalhaes-eyed-manchester-united-22411279" target="_blank">Daily Record</a> reports. Everton, Inter and Napoli have all been linked with the 22-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window. United have contacted Lille to ask them for regular updates on Gabriel's situation, with a view to potentially launching a bid for his services&nbsp;later in the year.

Man Utd keeping tabs on Lille defender Gabriel

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio&nbsp;Romero has emerged as a transfer target for Everton and Leeds - according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4145857/man-uniteds-romero-a-transfer-target-for-leedseverton-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Both clubs could launch summer bids for the Argentine shot-stopper, who has grown frustrated with his back-up role in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad behind David de Gea. Everton want Romero to provide competition&nbsp;for Jordan Pickford, while Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is looking to put together a squad capable of securing Premier League survival next season.&nbsp;

Everton & Leeds target Man Utd keeper Romero

Former Bayern Munich forward Sandro Wagner has announced his decision to leave&nbsp;Tianjin Teda - as <a href="https://www.besoccer.com/new/sandro-wagner-quits-chinese-football-for-family-reasons-864766" target="_blank">Be Soccer</a> reports. The 32-year-old, who moved to the Chinese Super League in January 2019, is calling time on his spell in the far east due to "family reasons". Wagner scored 12 goals in 26 appearances for&nbsp;Tianjin Teda after joining the club from Bayern for €5 million.

Ex-Bayern star Wagner leaves Tianjin Teda

Barcelona are ready to sell Brazilian midfielder Rafinha to Inter - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200725/482486203086/barca-italia-celta.html?facet=amp" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Blaugrana rejected a €10 million bid from Celta Vigo for the 27-year-old earlier this month, but are now prepared to&nbsp;accept the Nerazzurri's offer of €16 million (£15m/$19m). Rafinha has spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Celta, and he only has one year left to run on his current contract at Barca.

Barca ready to sell Rafinha to Inter

Sassuolo midfielder&nbsp;Jeremie Boga is the subject of interest from Napoli and Marseille - according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-om-une-offensive-a-25-meur-pour-jeremie-boga-512167" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. Marseille need to raise funds before launching a bid for the 23-year-old, but Napoli have already prepared a €25 million (£23m/$29m) offer. Sassuolo are likely to hold out for an extra €10m for Boga, who has scored 11 goals in 35 games for the club this season.

Napoli & Marseille eyeing Boga

Swiss international Mario&nbsp;Gavranovic&nbsp;<a href="https://gnkdinamo.hr/hr/Novosti/Clanak/gavranovic-ponovno-u-dresu-hrvatskog-prvaka">has returned to Dinamo Zagreb</a> just weeks&nbsp;after leaving the club. The forward saw his contract with the club end this summer and was prepared to depart, having been with the Croatian side since 2018. However, Gavranovic has surprisingly come to terms on a deal to rejoin the team on a multi-year deal. Life, and especially football, are really unpredictable," he said.&nbsp;"Who would have said a few weeks ago that I would be in my favorite shirt again? When the opportunity arose to return, I did not hesitate for a second because we all know what Dinamo means to me."

Swiss international returns to Dinamo Zagreb just weeks after leaving

Brighton are the frontrunners to sign Adam Lallana, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/_pauljoyce/status/1286775668697640963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1286775668697640963&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fhxaixd%3Fresponsive%3Dtrue%26is_nightmode%3Dfalse">the Times</a>. The midfielder is set to leave Liverpool after Sunday's match against Newcastle, ending his six-year stay at Anfield. Lallana has also been linked to Leicester as he prepares to make his next move as a free transfer.&nbsp;

Brighton lead chase for Lallana

Western Sydney Wanderers are preparing to lose captain Mitchell Duke and veteran defender Matthew Jurman because of uncertainty surrounding the A-League's salary cap. A report in <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/shooting-in-the-dark-wanderers-fear-losing-stars-amid-salary-cap-uncertainty-20200724-p55f7j.html" target="_blank">SMH</a>&nbsp;quotes the club's coach Jean-Paul de Marigny as conceding the duo may depart despite wanting to keep them. "That’s a possibility, that could be one of the pitfalls," de Marigny said. "Until we know ... what the salary cap will be, it’s very, very hard to answer this. But potentially that could be a scenario."

Wanderers set to lose star duo because of salary squeeze

Belgian side Sint-Truiden have tabled an&nbsp;offer for Wellington Phoenix ace Liberato Cacace. According to <a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/122243259/kevin-muscats-sinttruiden-makes-play-to-sign-phoenix-young-gun-liberato-cacace" target="_blank">Stuff</a>, the 19-year-old is wanted by the Belgium club, which is managed by former Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat.

Cacace wanted by Sint-Truiden

Liverpool&nbsp;boss Jurgen Klopp has&nbsp;again revealed his admiration for Thiago Alcantara, but he refused to be drawn on whether his side are looking to sign the&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;midfielder. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/thiago-is-a-great-player-klopp-repeats-praise-for-bayern/1qu1xz7ga46d218nhljn5itjz7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Thiago is a great player' - Klopp repeats praise for Bayern Munich star as Liverpool rumours persist

Chelsea are looking at signing Switzerland international Denis Zakaria but will first look at securing Kai Havertz. The Blues appear close to snaring Havertz but are also keen on Gladbach midfielder Zakaria, the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1314043/Chelsea-transfer-news-Kai-Havertz-Denis-Zakaria-Man-Utd-Man-City" target="_blank">Express</a> reports. Zakaria, 23, has been a key reason for Gladbach's rise into the top four and is also wanted by Manchester United and Manchester City.

Chelsea keen on Zakaria but Havertz the focus

D.C. United have signed winger Paul Arriola to a long-term contract extension, according to the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/24/paul-arriola-dc-united-contract-extension/" target="_blank">Washington Post</a>. Arriola's contract was due to expire at the end of the 2021 season but has been extended until the end of the 2024 campaign - pending MLS approval. The 25-year-old has 14 goals and 12 assists in 68 regular season appearances for United but has recently been absent because of an ACL injury.

Arriola signs long-term with D.C. United

Celtic have joined the&nbsp;queue of clubs looking at signing prodigious Philadephia Union midfielder Brenden Aaronson. An <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/07/24/celtic-among-teams-interested-philadelphia-unions-brenden-aaronson-tom-bogert" target="_blank">MLSsoccer.com</a> report says the 19-year-old is wanted by Hoffenheim, Freiburg, Eintracht Frankfurt and Gladbach, with Celtic and an unnamed Belgian club now also interested. Aaronson earned his first cap for the USMNT against Costa Rica in February.&nbsp;

Celtic eyeing budding USMNT talent Aaronson

Arsenal want to sign Wolves striker Raul Jimenez if Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang decides to leave the club. <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-arsenal-songe-de-plus-en-plus-a-raul-jimenez-512134" target="_blank">Le10 Sport</a> reports the Gunners see&nbsp;the Mexican international as the perfect replacement for Aubameyang, who is currently in contract discussions with less than a year left on his deal at the Emirates. The report says Arsenal are also interested in Moussa Dembele, Memphis Depay and Allan Saint-Maximin.

Arsenal eye Jimenez if Aubameyang leaves

The Gunners are looking at contingency plans if their captain departs

Mexican international Jonathan Gonzalez is being targeted by Atlanta United and another MLS club. The 21-year-old, who featured for Monterrey, previously represented the U.S. on the youth level before switching to Mexico. Gonzalez is now subject to interest from Atlanta, with a decision to be made soon on the player's future, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman/status/1286468982195675138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1286468982195675138&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fhwsf3h%3Fresponsive%3Dtrue%26is_nightmode%3Dfalse" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.

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