Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Neymar set for showdown talks with PSG

Neymar's future with Paris Saint-Germain could be decided in talks in Paris this week, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7246529/Neymar-flies-France-showdown-talks-Paris-Saint-Germain-future-hangs-balance.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490&amp;ito=1490" target="_blank">Daily Mail.&nbsp;</a> PSG&nbsp;have confirmed that Barcelona are interested in re-signing the Brazilian star, who is understood to desire a move back to Camp Nou.&nbsp; The Ligue 1 side recently released a statement claiming that Neymar did not return to the club's pre-season training on time, adding further tension to the relationship.

Neymar set for showdown talks with PSG

The Brazilian could make a sensational return to former club Barcelona

Republic of Ireland U-21 goalkeeper&nbsp;Mark Travers has signed a new deal with Bournemouth, the club have announced. The length of the contract for the 20-year-old, who made his Premier League debut last season with two appearances for the Cherries, was not disclosed. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🙌🇮🇪 It's official - <a href="https://twitter.com/marktravers40?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@marktravers40</a> has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract with the club!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/afcb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#afcb</a> 🍒 <a href="https://t.co/u5bQzTJlz3">pic.twitter.com/u5bQzTJlz3</a>— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) <a href="https://twitter.com/afcbournemouth/status/1150797284914995200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Ireland youth international signs new Bournemouth deal

Monaco have announced the signing of&nbsp;Benjamin Lecomte from Montpellier for a reported&nbsp;€13 million (£12m/$15m). The 28-year-old goalkeeper joins the principality club on a five-year contract and is set to compete with&nbsp;Danijel Subasic for the No.1 shirt. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🧤 L’AS Monaco 🇲🇨 est heureux d’annoncer l’arrivée de <a href="https://twitter.com/Benj_Lecomte?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Benj_Lecomte</a> 🇫🇷 en provenance de Montpellier. Le gardien de but s’engage pour 5⃣ saisons. 📄➡ <a href="https://t.co/I38o3Io4pv">https://t.co/I38o3Io4pv</a> <a href="https://t.co/coJjgOx3AJ">pic.twitter.com/coJjgOx3AJ</a>— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) <a href="https://twitter.com/AS_Monaco/status/1150797327633924104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Lecomte joins Monaco

Matthijs de Ligt is set to arrive in Turin on Tuesday with a medical with Juventus planned for Wednesday according to <a href="https://twitter.com/DiMarzio/status/1150866900127223808" target="_blank">Sky Sports Italia</a>. The last issues between the Serie A champions and Ajax have been worked out with the defender on the verge of a €75 million (£68m/$84m) move to Juve.

De Ligt set for Juve medical

Everton&nbsp;have confirmed the signing of&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;midfielder Fabian Delph, for a fee believed to be around £8.5 million ($11m) which could rise to £10 million ($12m). The 29-year-old was widely reported to be joining the Toffees have fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad last season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/everton-announce-signing-of-10m-delph-from-man-city/1omkxftup6pgw1tk81tjkd4rfa" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Delph makes £10m Everton move

Liverpool&nbsp;goalkeeper Kamil Grabara has joined Huddersfield on a season-long loan deal.&nbsp; The 20-year-old has penned a new long-term contract at Anfield, but will spend the campaign at John Smith's Stadium with Jan Siewert's newly-relegated side.&nbsp; Grabara spent the second half of last season at Danish outfit Aarhus, and impressed for&nbsp;Poland&nbsp;at the European Under-21 Championships in&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-goalkeeper-grabara-joins-huddersfield-on-loan/1acaa68cxv9v11amsc4b785as5" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Liverpool goalkeeper Grabara joins Huddersfield on loan

Wigan have confirmed the signing of United States international Antonee Robinson, landing the left-back from Everton. The 21-year-old Robinson spent last season on loan at Wigan, and makes the move back to the Championship side for a fee reportedly around&nbsp;£2 million. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">✍️ We are delighted to welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/Antonee_Jedi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Antonee_Jedi</a> back to the club on a three-year-deal! <a href="https://t.co/2BeGs0IHVR">https://t.co/2BeGs0IHVR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReturnOfTheJedi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ReturnOfTheJedi</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wafc</a> 🔵⚪️💚— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaticsOfficial/status/1150847478838808578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Wigan confirm USMNT defender Robinson

D.C. United star Luciano Acosta is being targeted by Sevilla, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/sevilla-pressing-to-sign-dc-uniteds-acosta" target="_blank">Gianlucadimarzio.com</a>. Acosta came close to signing with Paris Saint-Germain in January and is a target for Monchi with his contract ending at the end of the year. The playmaker also has offers from China.

Sevilla targeting D.C. United's Acosta

Borussia Dortmund defender&nbsp;Abdou Diallo has completed his medical with Paris Saint-Germain ahead of his move to the French captial, sources confirm to Goal. Diallo is set to sign a five-year contract with PSG, completing a&nbsp;€32 million (£29m/$36m) move from the Bundesliga runners-up. <a href="https://www.goal.com/fr/news/psg-abdou-diallo-a-passe-sa-visite-medicale-signature/wa61jdpdcl381ay7jgqot37q9" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Diallo passes PSG medical

Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph has linked up with Everton at their training camp in Switzerland ahead of a&nbsp;£9 million move, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11763879/fabian-delph-joins-everton-training-camp-ahead-of-move-from-manchester-city" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Delph did not accompany City on the squad which flew to China for their pre-season tour on Monday with his time at the club apparently near an end.&nbsp;

Delph joins up with Everton

Neymar is set to reiterate his demand to re-join Barcelona in a meeting with Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo, according to <a href="https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/barca/neymar-leonardo-high-tension-in-paris-7553854?_ga=2.8644083.750951808.1563218291-1715258454.1549928382" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The talks are expected to be high tension, with no breakthrough thus far between PSG and Barca despite Neymar making his intentions clear before the Copa America. Both sides expect the situation to drag out for weeks, possibly through the end of the transfer window, as Barca have to clear out funds for the transfer and on their wage bill before any move is possible.

Neymar to reiterate transfer demand with PSG

Mexico&nbsp;international Edson Alvarez is still on&nbsp;Ajax's wishlist as the club prepares to replace&nbsp;Matthijs de Ligt. In fact, according to&nbsp;Marc Overmars, the Dutch club's Director of Football, Alvarez would be on the list even if&nbsp;De Ligt weren't headed for Juventus this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/overmars-edson-alvarez-move-to-ajax-a-possibility/pya5q6hospz51cy01ney0rwcy" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Alvarez move to Ajax a possibility - Overmars

<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-whelan-suggests-bielsa-in-face-to-face-talks-with-pl-manager-over-brilliant-signing/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> claim Marcelo Bielsa put off jetting out for Leeds United's trip Australia to meet Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool’s friendly against Bradford City. The Argentinian was Valley Parade on Sunday to discuss the potential transfer of Ryan Kent, with Bielsa interested in taking the winger on loan to Elland Road for a season. However Rangers are also keen on a similar move for the 22-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Ibrox.

Bielsa met Klopp to discuss Kent transfer

Roma director Gianluca Petrachi has confirmed Nicolo Zaniolo and Alessandro Florenzi are available for transfer. “It’s not right that every word we say gets built up into some giant story,” he said. “I understand your point of view, but I never put Zaniolo on the market. “As for Florenzi, he is the captain of Roma and I never put him on the market. If offers arrive, they will be evaluated, but I never called anyone to say he was available.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/wed-be-happy-if-we-could-sign-him-tomorrow-roma-director/nh4hjx3vdd8513iwpqen5jadj" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Petrachi denies Zaniolo and Florenzi are available for transfer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Comunicato Ufficiale: Tommaso Pobega ➡ <a href="https://t.co/p3AnPRdbQH">https://t.co/p3AnPRdbQH</a> Official Statement: Tommaso Pobega ➡ <a href="https://t.co/aOV1NTDgsC">https://t.co/aOV1NTDgsC</a> <a href="https://t.co/GmDwW1ITEX">pic.twitter.com/GmDwW1ITEX</a> — AC Milan (@acmilan) <a href="https://twitter.com/acmilan/status/1150822444254601216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pobega to join Pordenone Calcio on loan

Cardiff City are set to make a move for Bordeaux’s Younousse Sankhare, according to <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-cardiff-ready-to-beat-swansea-to-senegal-midfielder" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>. The outlet also claim the Bluebird’s rivals Swansea City are interested in the midfielder, while Sheffield United are believed to be monitoring the situation. Sankhare could cost Neil Warnock’s around £4.5 million ($6m).

Cardiff to bid for Sankhare

Ryan Gauld has signed for Portuguese side SC Farense from Sporting Lisbon and agreed a two-year contract, as per <a href="https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/liga/transferencias/sporting-ryan-gauld-rescinde-contrato-e-assina-pelo-farense" target="_blank">Mais Futebol</a>. The Scot has moved to the Faro club on a free transfer, although Sporting will receive half of any future sell-on fee.

Gauld leaves Sporting

Aston Villa target Marvelous Nakamba has failed to return to Club Brugge for pre-season, as he attempts to force a move from the Belgian club. <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/792053/Aston-Villa-Club-Brugge-Marvelous-Nakamba-transfer-latest?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-star-football+%28Daily+Star+%3A%3A+Football+Feed%29" target="_blank">The Daily Star</a> claim Villa have offered £8 million ($10m) for the Zimbabwe international but Club Brugge are holding out for a fee closer £10 million ($12.5m).

Nakamba misses Club Brugge training

Manchester United’s new signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka has revealed Wilfried Zaha advised him on his recent move to the club. "When [Zaha] knew that I joined he just told me to play without fear,” said the defender. “I have come here as a new signing he said 'just play your game and do what I did last season’. "He was happy for me. He said I deserved it and I should continue working hard and doing what I do.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/he-told-me-to-play-without-fear-wan-bissaka-reveals-zaha/1ubodw94gs7hd1whz0kmlhfw9x" target="_blank">Read the full story at Goal</a>.

Zaha advised Wan-Bissaka on United move

Stoke have confirmed the signing of defender Tommy Smith from Huddersfield Town for a reported £4 million fee. Smith has inked a three-year contract with the Potters after spending six seasons with the Terriers. The 27-year-old right-back is Stoke's seventh signing of the summer. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 7️⃣<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCFC</a> 🔴⚪ <a href="https://t.co/iwStzSU5ca">pic.twitter.com/iwStzSU5ca</a> — Stoke City FC (@stokecity) <a href="https://twitter.com/stokecity/status/1150793198018711552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Stoke announce Smith

United States international Tyler Boyd has joined Turkish giants&nbsp;Besiktas, the club has announced. Besiktas&nbsp;won a battle that reportedly included David Beckham’s&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;expansion side,&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;Miami, which is set to start play in 2020 and had acquired his league discovery rights. The Turkish side will reportedly pay Portuguese Primiera Liga club Vitoria Guimarares around $2.2 million for Boyd, who excelled in his first exposure to Turkish football during the second half of the 2018-19 season with Ankaragucu. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/usmnt-winger-boyd-signs-with-turkish-giants-besiktas/1kvd0geu4whh41jmmztfnenma3" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

USMNT winger Boyd signs with Besiktas

Roma&nbsp;director Gianluca Petrachi has confirmed the club are interested in signing&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;defender Toby Alderweireld, but has insisted they are not using Franco Baldini as an intermediate to negotiate on their behalf. It was reported last week that Baldini, who previously worked as a director of football for Roma and operated as technical director for Spurs between 2013-2015, was in London negotiating a deal which could see Alderweireld move to the Italian club. It has since been reported that the 30-year-old has a relatively low release clause of just £25 million ($32m), which Roma could meet in the coming days. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/wed-be-happy-if-we-could-sign-him-tomorrow-roma-director/nh4hjx3vdd8513iwpqen5jadj" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Roma director confirms Alderweireld interest

Newcastle have a deal in place to sign Hoffenheim forward Joelinton, but it is contingent on Steve Bruce being appointed manager, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/07/15/steve-bruce-resigns-sheffield-wednesday-manager-bid-force-newcastle/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. Bruce has been in limbo over taking over the Newcastle job as the Magpies and Sheffield Wednesday have been unable to come to agreement over compensation.&nbsp;

Newcastle have deal in place for Joelinton

West Ham have been told they must pay&nbsp;€40 million plus add ons for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Sebastian Haller, reports <a href="https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/transfer-news/eintracht-frankfurt-name-price-sebastien-16588902" target="_blank">football.london</a>.&nbsp; In addition, while West Ham can pay the fee in installments, Eintracht want money up front plus installments within the next six months. However, West Ham's chances at pulling off a deal stand greater than 50/50.&nbsp;

Eintracht demand €40m for Haller

Former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes is returning to the club to coach, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190715/463473019341/victor-valdes-volvera-al-barca-para-entrenar-al-juvenil-a.html?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=md" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Valdes will take over youth side&nbsp;Juvenil A, replacing Denis Silva.&nbsp; Valdes began his coaching career at&nbsp;Moratalaz last year, where he led the squad to the Youth Champions Cup of Madrid, defeating Real Madrid in the final&nbsp;

Valdes returns to Barca

Harry Maguire has told Leicester City he wants to pursue a move to Manchester United if the Red Devils meet Leicester's valuation for him, reports the <a href="https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1150785295777972227" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. Leicester are demanding between&nbsp;(£80 million-£90m) ($100m-$113m)&nbsp;for the centre-back and should that fee not be met, Maguire is not expected to force the issue. Maguire's has not submitted a formal transfer request, even with this call to allow him to depart of the Foxes receive their desired fee.&nbsp;

Maguire wants Man Utd move

New&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;signing Aaron Ramsey believes he has secured a "dream" move and insists he paid offers from other clubs no mind once he heard of the Old Lady's interest. Ramsey left Arsenal on a free transfer at the end of the 2018-19 season, with the two parties failing to agree on a new contract, with a Juventus agreement announced in Februrary.&nbsp; It had been clear since the start of the season that it was to be Ramsey's final campaign at Emirates Stadium and numerous Italian clubs were linked with him, but there was only one place he wanted to be. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ramsey-as-soon-as-i-heard-of-juve-interest-there-was-only/1dnlkeq62b9w71x7g1cjqrqkby" target="_blank">Read what Ramsey had to say right here on Goal!</a>

Ramsey couldn't turn down Juventus chance

West Brom have agreed a fee with Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang on the sale of Salomon Rondon, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11763735/salomon-rondon-deal-agreed-between-west-brom-and-rafa-benitezs-dalian-yifang" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.&nbsp; Rondon's contract containted a £16.5 million ($21m) release clause and now he is negotiating personal terms with the Chinese club. Yifang is managed by Rafa Benitez, who managed Rondon while he was on loan at Newcastle last season.&nbsp;

West Brom, Dalian agree Rondon fee

Matthijs de Ligt's transfer to&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;is nearing its conclusion, according to&nbsp;Ajax's director of football Marc Overmars. Serie A&nbsp;champions Juve are the team who look set to secure the teenage centre-back, however, for a reported fee of&nbsp;€66 million ($74m, £59m). Ajax confirmed on Sunday that De Ligt had been left out of their travelling squad for&nbsp;a pre-season trip to Austria&nbsp;, and Overmars believes the transfer is all but done, with the player expected in Turin to undergo a medical on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/overmars-optimistic-de-ligt-saga-almost-over-as-juventus/1xr3s4vyfyhle1jgf7c5065o1k" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

De Ligt transfer nearly done - Overmars

Charlie Austin has shunned a switch to West Brom and informed Southampton that he wants to stay put, claims TEAMtalk. The 30-year-old striker has entered the final year of his contract with the Saints and had seen the path cleared for a move to be made elsewhere.

Austin doesn't want to leave Southampton

Javier Pastore has turned down the chance to swap life at Roma for that at AC Milan, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-roma-midfielder-rejects-milan-58179" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. A swap deal involving Suso had been mooted between two Serie A sides, but an Argentine playmaker is reluctant to get involved.

Pastore rejects Milan move

Hakim Ziyech is “better than Mesut Ozil”, says Marc Overmars, but&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;have ignored the advice of a former star to offload a World Cup winner and raid&nbsp;Ajax for a player they could get for the half the price. Overmars told&nbsp;Voetbal International: “I think Hakim Ziyech is better than Mesut Ozil.&nbsp;I would tell Arsenal: sell him and you will get Hakim for half the price.&nbsp;But they didn't listen to me." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sell-ozil-get-ziyech-for-half-the-price-arsenal-ignoring/17erk2nvfdcwp1k0nibzp3m7m3" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Sell Ozil & get Ziyech for half the price!'

Manchester United are poised to launch a £50 million ($63m) move for Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes, reports <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-transfer-news-bruno-fernandes-a9005431.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>. Initial approaches from Old Trafford for the 24-year-old have been knocked back, but the Red Devils believe that they now have a suitable transfer package in place.

Man Utd to launch £50m bid for Fernandes

Joselu has completed a permanent switch to La Liga outfit Deportivo Alaves on Monday afternoon. The 29-year-old has moved to the&nbsp;Mendizorrotza Stadium for an undisclosed fee, two years after arriving at St James' Park from Stoke City. Joselu racked up 52 appearances across all competitions for the Magpies, scoring seven goals. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Newcastle United can confirm that Joselu has completed a permanent move to <a href="https://twitter.com/Alaves?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Alaves</a>. Good luck, <a href="https://twitter.com/JoseluMato9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoseluMato9</a>. 👉🏽 <a href="https://t.co/u3FRObLBbM">https://t.co/u3FRObLBbM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/AwXPIFYKnR">pic.twitter.com/AwXPIFYKnR</a> — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1150767036886376449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Joselu leaves Newcastle to join Alaves

Manchester United&nbsp;have to part with Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez, says Paul Parker, with the former considered to be “sulking” while the latter has been a “massive mistake”. The ex-Red Devils defender has told Eurosport of Pogba: "He wants to go – that’s been stated, but the only thing he’s not done is go on strike. You don’t know whether it’s struck him to do that." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-have-to-let-sulking-pogba-massive-mistake-alexis-go-says-/1s4g8lint1w5y166zpu28ycg1g" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

'Man Utd have to let Pogba & Alexis go'

Bayern Munich have conceded that they are unlikely to prise Leroy Sane away from Manchester City, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/11763558/leroy-sane-bayern-munich-accept-signing-man-city-winger-is-unlikely-in-this-window" target="_blank">Sky</a> in Germany. The highly-rated winger has been a top target for the Bundesliga champions, but the Premier League title holders are reluctant to part with him.

Bayern accept getting Sane is unlikely

What next for PSG superstar?

Mason Mount has committed to a new five-year contract at&nbsp;Chelsea, with that deal set to take the highly-rated midfielder through to 2024. Goal revealed two weeks ago that fresh terms for the England U21 international were close. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mount-pens-five-year-chelsea-contract-as-lampard-looks-to/1q27fx4ru7vlk1ew8mjpp26w8z" target="_blank">Check out the full story on his new deal here.</a>

Mount pens new Chelsea deal

Atletico Madrid are exploring the option of taking James Rodriguez from arch-rivals Real Madrid, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3900447/source-real-madrids-james-eyes-atletico-move" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Colombia international, who has spent the last two seasons on loan at Bayern Munich, is said to be open to making a move across the Spanish capital.

Atletico keen on James

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;still need to bring in "a player like Bryan Robson" to shore up the midfield ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.&nbsp; The Red Devils boss has said on his transfer plans: "Timing is obviously an issue, but we're working, as I’ve said before - of course, we're optimistic." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-need-a-leader-like-robson-solskjaer-airs-midfield/1kgqvc70z5cf71u4da108k3tff" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Man Utd need a leader like Robson'

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has met the demands of Sheffield Wednesday and paid £4 million compensation for taking Steve Bruce off the Owls, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9510597/newcastle-pay-sheffield-wednesday-4m-for-steve-bruce/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The former Sunderland and Aston Villa boss is set to be named as successor to Rafa Benitez at St James' Park.

Newcastle pay £4m for Bruce

Sheffield United have failed in a £15 million ($19m) bid for Swansea striker Oli McBurnie, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11683/11763634/oli-mcburnie-sheffield-uniteds-bid-for-swansea-striker-rejected" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Blades are busy identifying top transfer targets as they prepare for a return to Premier League competition in 2019-20.

McBurnie bid knocked back

Arsenal have matched Tottenham's €30 million (£27m/$34m) bid for St Etienne defender William Saliba, according to <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-saliba-au-coeur-d-une-lutte-arsenal-tottenham-1731242.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. The highly-rated 18-year-old has emerged as a top target for two north London rivals, with his current employers now weighing up their options.

Arsenal match Spurs' bid for Saliba

North London rivals battle for €30m defender

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">LATEST: Under-23s seal defender deal<a href="https://t.co/0mEkwCdSlT">https://t.co/0mEkwCdSlT</a>— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/1150724157887393792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New arrival at Burnley

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Signing number 9⃣ is in the bag! 😁<a href="https://t.co/iQ1AO5El65">https://t.co/iQ1AO5El65</a>— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) <a href="https://twitter.com/SevillaFC_ENG/status/1150732791342145537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sevilla snap up Torres

Roberto Soldado is set to join La Liga outfit Granada on a free transfer, the club have announced on Monday. The 34-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Fenerbahce at the start of July and will undergo a medical at Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes on Tuesday. Soldado contributed six goals and four assists in 21 matches for&nbsp;Fenerbahce last season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 🔴⚪️ El <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Granada?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Granada</a> y <a href="https://twitter.com/R9Soldado?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@R9Soldado</a> alcanzan un principio de acuerdo para su incorporación al equipo rojiblanco. 🖊️ Firma por una temporada, con opción a otra. 🆓 El delantero llega libre. 🥼 Pasará reconocimiento médico el martes.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BienvenidoSoldado?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BienvenidoSoldado</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SobranLasPalabras?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SobranLasPalabras</a> — Granada C.F. (@GranadaCdeF) <a href="https://twitter.com/GranadaCdeF/status/1150718050968199170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Soldado set to sign for Granada

Borussia Dortmund defender&nbsp;Abdou Diallo is on the verge of completing a transfer to Paris Saint Germain, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3900020/psg-set-to-sign-diallo-from-dortmund-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The France U-21 star will sign a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 champions on Monday ahead of a €32 million ($36m, £28m) switch. Diallo contributed one goal and one assist in 28 Bundesliga matches for Dortmund last season.

PSG set to sign Dortmund ace Diallo

Jadon Sancho has revealed he will "always love" Pep Guardiola, but felt that leaving&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;to join&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;was best for his continued development. The 19-year-old completed a £10 million ($13m)&nbsp;switch to Westfalenstadion in the summer of 2017, ending his two-year stay at the Etihad Stadium. The mercurial winger impressed in City's academy side during his time at the club but failed to earn a single first-team appearance before Dortmund swooped for his signature. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ill-always-love-pep-but-dortmund-was-best-for-me-sancho-opens-up-/15az0ikmmmibe1t7tkn9n6lo3m" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'I'll always love Pep' - Sancho opens up on Man City exit

Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/3900138/live-transfer-talk-arsenal-plot-move-for-new-brazil-star-everton" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Los Colchoneros have made contact with their arch-rivals to discuss a possible deal, but Napoli are favourites to land the Colombian's signature. James spent the last two years on loan at Bayern Munich, but the club decided not to take up an option to sign him permanently.

Atletico join race to sign Rodriguez

Jurgen Klopp is expecting Simon Mignolet to remain at&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;despite the Belgian struggling for game time as back-up to £65 million ($82m) man Alisson. Mignolet took in just two appearances for the Reds last season as was widely tipped to be on the move in the current transfer window. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/klopp-expecting-mignolet-stay-despite-questions-of-liverpool/1u2dakmo77s7n1wael8fzekk0o" target="_blank">Here is what his manager has had to say on his future.</a>

Klopp expecting Mignolet stay

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Steve Bruce is understood to have resigned as Sheffield Wednesday manager this morning, along with assistants Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence. All three put resignations in writing. Newcastle have made an offer of compensation to Sheffield Wed - but it is still to be accepted.— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) <a href="https://twitter.com/_pauljoyce/status/1150700080137220096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bruce edging towards Newcastle?

Philippe Coutinho has given the green light for a return to Liverpool to be negotiated, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/news/345296/liverpool_esclusivo_tentativo_concreto_per_il_ritorno_di_coutinho" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Brazilian, who has struggled to make an impact at Barcelona, could head back to Anfield on a two-year loan which includes an option to buy.

Coutinho open to Liverpool return

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 🗣 Jose Mourinho: "Right now, I am studying German. Bundesliga? Now, I'm studying German because I miss the language. I speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian. But I do not exclude anything, not even Germany." 🤔🤔 <a href="https://t.co/m7wG4O19Hv">pic.twitter.com/m7wG4O19Hv</a> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1150599277539971075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bundesliga-bound?

Celtic&nbsp;have rejected&nbsp;Arsenal's £25 million&nbsp;($31m) bid for defender Kieran Tierney as the Gunners' summer transfer woes continue. Scotland&nbsp;international Tierney has emerged as Unai Emery's primary target at left-back, with the north London outfit having already seen a £15m ($19m) offer knocked back. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-25m-tierney-bid-rejected-by-celtic/hnr4hng8635f1bmh0fqbv9nib" target="_blank">Here is the latest on a protracted saga.</a>

Arsenal see £25m Tierney bid rejected

Adam Lallana has become the “odd man out” at&nbsp;Liverpool, says Steve Nicol, with the&nbsp;England&nbsp;international potentially edging his way towards the exits. The ex-Reds defender told ESPN FC: "At his best he can give you a little sparkle. Unfortunately, in his time at Liverpool, he’s not really been at his best very often." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lallana-is-liverpools-odd-one-out-exit-possible-for-man-who/wv9oetwexa791j9fhx4fa46f5" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Lallana is Liverpool’s odd one out’

Will he stay or will he go?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Neymar est au Camp des loges pour la reprise de l’entraînement avec le PSG ! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Neymar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Neymar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lequipe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lequipe</a> <a href="https://t.co/B38IThK32Q">pic.twitter.com/B38IThK32Q</a>— Anne-Sophie Bernadi (@AnneSoBernadi) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnneSoBernadi/status/1150665194684723200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Neymar back in Paris as transfer talk drags on

Arsenal&nbsp;left-back Nacho Monreal says he wants to stay at the club despite reports they are trying to sign Kieran Tierney from&nbsp;Celtic. Monreal has been with the London side since 2013 but has just one year left on his contract. The Gunners are reportedly prepared to sell the 33-year-old this summer as they hope to refresh their options in at left-back with Celtic star Tierney. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/i-belong-at-arsenal-and-want-to-stay-monreal-stands-firm/1i6uxli94oqdd1obmzeamwc9v2" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Monreal wants to stay at Arsenal despite Tierney bid

AC Milan and Roma are both interested in signing Fulham&nbsp;midfielder Jean Michael Seri, according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1153058/transfer-news-AC-Milan-Fulham-Jean-Michael-Seri-Roma-rumours-gossip" target="_blank">Express</a>. The Ivory Coast international is aiming to leave Craven Cottage this summer following the club's relegation from the Premier League. Crystal Palace, Napoli and Inter are also thought to be monitoring Seri's situation, but he is due back at Fulham at the end of the month after starring at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Milan & Roma chase Fulham's Seri

Bristol City are closing in on the signing of Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, with a one-year-loan deal in the works. According to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9501819/arsenal-eddie-nketiah-loan-bristol-city/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>,&nbsp;the Robins are favourites to land the 20-year-old ahead of a whole host of Premier League clubs, due to their impressive record when it comes to nurturing young talent. Nketiah featured in seven senior matches for Arsenal last season, scoring once.

Bristol City set to sign Arsenal's Nketiah

Ajax defender&nbsp;Joel Veltman is the subject of interest from West Ham, according to <a href="https://www.voetbalprimeur.nl/nieuws/886850/telegraaf-veltman-wil-weg-bij-ajax-west-ham-united-hoopt-toe-te-slaan.html" target="_blank">Voetbal Primeur</a>. The 27-year-old wants to leave Amsterdam this summer and the Hammers are weighing up a bid for his services. Veltman missed the first half&nbsp;of the 2018-19 campaign through injury but helped Ajax secure a domestic double after the turn of the year.

West Ham eyeing Veltman

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly against Dejan Lovren's proposed €25 million ($28m, £22m) switch to AC Milan. According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-klopp-complica-l-affare-lovren-84762" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>, the German coach feels Lovren is worth more to the Reds, who would also have to look for a replacement if he left the club. Lovren only managed 18 appearances for Liverpool across all competitions last season, after falling behind Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip in the squad pecking order.

Klopp reluctant to sell Lovren to Milan

Dani Ceballos may yet stay at Real Madrid despite ongoing rumours that he would leave the club, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/07/14/5d2b8f9546163f95198b4583.html">Marca</a>. Ceballos impressed at the U-21 European Championships and the club now believes that he could turn into a star in Madrid. With Paul Pogba's potential move continuing to look more doubtful, the club will look to groom Ceballos for a more frequent role going forward.&nbsp;

Ceballos' Real Madrid departure no longer guaranteed

Jose Mourinho hinted at potential interest in the Bundesliga by stating that he is currently learning German. The former Manchester United boss has been linked with a number of clubs since leaving Old Trafford, but he appeared to hint a move to Germany is one that could interest him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/i-am-studying-german-mourinho-hints-at-bundesliga-interest/1o6a2ezcgyv7i15b01ktokz9ab">Read what Mourinho had to say on Goal!</a>

Mourinho: 'I'm learning German'

Arsenal are targeting a move for Brazil international Everton, according to <a href="http://www.radiogrenal.com.br/arsenal-encaminhara-membro-da-comissao-medica-para-realizacao-de-exames-com-everton-em-porto-alegre/">Radio Grenal</a>. The Brazil winger was one of the stars of this past summer's Copa America, as he helped guide his country to the title on home soil despite the absence of Neymar. Members of Arsenal's medical staff are set to fly to Brazil this week to conduct a medical with the Gremio winger.

Arsenal targeting Brazil's Everton

Aston Villa are splashing some serious cash over the summer as they eye a successful return to the top-flight as the club has outspent the likes of Arsenal,&nbsp;Liverpool,&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;and&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;combined over the past few weeks.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/aston-villa-blowing-away-premier-league-in-transfer-market/8mppj9ffi5bg1u30txlkqp96j">Read the full story on Villa's big-spending summer on Goal!</a>

Aston Villa blowing away Premier League in transfer market as they near €100m spending mark

Celtic have rejected a £25 million ($31m)&nbsp;bid from&nbsp;Arsenal for&nbsp;left-back Kieran Tierney, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11763265/celtic-reject-arsenals-25m-kieran-tierney-bid" target="_blank">Sky Sports News.</a> The Scottish champions are believed to be unhappy with the structure of Arsenal's bid, which contained a significant amount of cash in add-ons.&nbsp; Napoli are also still chasing the 22-year-old,&nbsp;who is under contract until 2023.

Celtic reject Arsenal's £25m Tierney bid

Leicester City will not sell star centre-back Harry Maguire for less than £75 million ($94m), according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/07/14/harry-maguire-showing-no-signs-forcing-move-manchester-united/?li_source=LI&amp;li_medium=li-recommendation-widget" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; Manchester United are interested in the England international, but currently see the defender being worth no more than £60m&nbsp;($75m). Though Maguire would like a move to United, he is unlikely to try and force a move through should Leicester's valuation not be met.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maguire won't leave Leicester for less than £75m

Real Betis, Sevilla and Valencia are all looking to sign Lyon star Nabil Fekir, reports <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-nabil-fekir-ol-suivi-de-pres-par-valence-et-les-clubs-de-seville/1040132" target="_blank">L'Equipe.</a> After nearly moving to Liverpool last summer, Fekir now appears set to depart Lyon after an indifferent season in 2018-19.&nbsp; Fekir has turned down advances from Chinese sides and the 25-year-old now appears set to continue his career in La Liga.&nbsp;

Betis, Sevilla & Valencia chasing Fekir

Flamengo are looking to sign Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/5835816/flamengo-diego-costa-e-o-novo-alvo-para-ser-centroavante-do-clube" target="_blank">ESPN Brazil.</a> The&nbsp;Brazilian side have sent representatives to Europe to try and negotiate a deal for the 30-year-old, who could be on his way out of Atletico for a second time. Flamengo are willing to pay up to €13 million (£12m/$15m)&nbsp;for Costa, but his high salary could be an impediment to a deal.&nbsp;

Flamengo interested in Diego Costa

Malaga winger Jony Rodriguez is set to undergo a medical with Lazio on Monday, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/lazio-jony-rodriguez-to-take-medical-on-monday" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio.&nbsp;</a> Lazio had announced Rodriguez's arrival last week, but there was a snag in negotiations between the clubs that looked like it could kill the deal. But the 28-year-old is now clear to join the Serie A side.&nbsp;

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