Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid plot £100m swoop for Willian & Courtois

Real Madrid are considering a £100 million ($131m) swoop for Chelsea duo Thibaut Courtois and Willian, according to the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6004491/Real-Madrid-make-100m-bid-Chelseas-Willian-Thibaut-Courtois.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Los Blancos have long been linked with Blues goalkeeper Courtois, but have added Willian to their wishlist, with the Brazil international expected to cost around £65m ($85m).

Madrid plot £100m swoop for Willian & Courtois

The Liga giants are hoping to add reinforcements in attack and defence

Chelsea are preparing a bid of around £30 million ($39.3m) to sign Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, according to the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6002967/Chelsea-ready-make-30m-Aaron-Ramsey.html" target="_blank">Mail on Sunday</a>. Though Unai Emery sees Ramsey as an important figure in his Gunners rebuild, the Wales international is yet to sign a new deal at the Emirates Stadium. His current contract is up at the end of the upcoming season, and Chelsea are now set to move in and attempt to conclude a cut-price deal.

Chelsea to make £30m Ramsey bid

Jose Mourinho has again hit out at Manchester United's lack of transfer business this summer. Despite the arrivals of Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant, the Portuguese is unhappy with his squad less than two weeks out from the start of the Premier League season. And after his side's 4-1 defeat to Liverpool in the International Champions Cup he has revealed he wants two more new signings before the window closes. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/i-submitted-five-man-list-months-ago-mourinho-laments-man/drctv54irqyb167gpjkwahzri" target="_blank">Read the full story right here!</a>

Mourinho slams lack of signings

Juventus are prepared to offload a number of players to raise funds for a Paul Pogba bid, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/paul-pogba-lined-up-stunning-12994976" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; There is understood to be mutual interest between Juventus and Pogba, who starred for the Old Lady between 2012 and 2016. Juve are willing to sell&nbsp;Miralem Pjanic, Gonzalo Higuain and Daniele Rugani&nbsp;to help fund a massive bid for Pogba.&nbsp;

Juventus ready to sell big to land Pogba

The Old Lady are will to let several stars leave to buy the Frenchman 

Chelsea are interested in signing&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic.&nbsp; Dortmund are thought to be open to selling&nbsp;Pulisic&nbsp;if they receive a bid worth around £65 million ($85m). Blues owner Roman Abramovich has been involved in talks with Maurizio Sarri&nbsp;over a potential bid for the 19-year-old. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-alert-to-dortmunds-pulisic-as-abramovich-weighs-in/5ut2d7hjfp5t1rm0qhwetbbp9" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Chelsea and Abramovich keen on Pulisic

The Blues are interesting in bringing the American star to London

Marseille have opened discussions&nbsp;with Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud's&nbsp;representatives, reports <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-l-om-ouvre-des-discussions-avec-olivier-giroud-1496761.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport.</a> The Ligue 1 side have been after Nice striker&nbsp;Mario Balotelli, but negotiations over his transfer have stalled.&nbsp; And so OM have turned their attentions toward Giroud, though Chelea are not likely to part easily with the 31-year-old.&nbsp;

Marseille in talks with Giroud

Could the France international be set for a move back to his homeland?

Fanendo Adi is on his way out of the Portland Timbers, having scored the winner in his final match with the club on Saturday and <a href="https://www.timbers.com/post/2018/07/29/departing-fanendo-adi-cements-timbers-legend-game-winning-sunshine-goal" target="_blank">the club bidding him farewell</a>.&nbsp; <a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman/status/1023673339511025664" target="_blank">ESPN's Taylor Twellman</a>&nbsp;is now reporting that the prolific MLS forward will drop down a division for the rest of the season to join up with FC Cincinnati, with the club set to start play in MLS next season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Adi to make USL move

Jordan Pickford is set to be offered a new deal with Everton, <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/jordan-pickford-in-line-for-improved-everton-contract-vz688xcwr?CMP=Sprkr-_-Editorial-_-TimesSport-_-Unspecified-_-TWITTER" target="_blank">The Sunday Times</a> reports.&nbsp; The 24-year-old is set for an improved deal following his first season with the club and his outstanding showings for England at the World Cup.&nbsp;

Pickford in line for new Everton deal

Milan youngster Manuel Locatelli has been taken off the transfer market following a change in ownership, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/report-ac-milan-take-midfielder-off-the-transfer-market-27499" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. The 20-year-old seemed destined for a move to Sassuolo before the ownership changed hands, but&nbsp;new technical director Leonardo is a fan of the midfielder and wants to keep him on board.&nbsp;

AC Milan take Locatelli off the market

Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived in Turin ahead of his first training session with&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;on Monday.&nbsp; The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star completed a shock&nbsp;€100 million (£88m/$117m) move to Serie A following the World Cup in Russia and was&nbsp;unveiled by the club earlier this month.&nbsp; And while the club are still on pre-season&nbsp;tour in the United States, Ronaldo and other members who missed out after the World Cup are expected to take part in training at the club's home base on Monday.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/ronaldo-arrives-in-turin-ahead-of-first-juventus-training/1w81aiy49fb361qed4jo99xbme" target="_blank">Read more here&nbsp;</a>

Ronaldo arrives in Turin

Manchester United must be willing to pay Robert Lewandowski similar wages to Alexis Sanchez if they wish to sign him, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/719662/Man-Utd-Bayern-Munich-star-Robert-Lewandowski-transfer-news-Alexis-Sanchez" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The Bayern Munich striker has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, but United are also said to be interested. However, the Red Devils would have to fork out the same level of&nbsp;remuneration as Sanchez, who is reported to earn&nbsp;in the region of £500k ($655k) a week.&nbsp;

Man Utd must pay Alexis-level money for Lewy

Axel Witsel will undergo a medical with Borussia Dortmund on Monday ahead of a move from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rtbf.be/sport/football/etranger/allemagne/detail_axel-witsel-passera-sa-visite-medicale-a-dortmund-ce-lundi?id=9983750" target="_blank">RTBF</a>. The Belgium international spent a year and a half in China following his transfer from Zenit in January 2017, but looks set for a return to Europe with the Bundesliga outfit.

Witsel set for Dortmund medical

Florian Lejeune has suffered a cruciate ligament injury that means the&nbsp;Newcastle United&nbsp;defender will need surgery, leaving the club in search of replacements.&nbsp; "We needed a centre-back before [Lejeune's injury] and still we need maybe another one," said Magpies boss Rafa Benitez.&nbsp;"It's bad news about Lejeune but to see Fabian Schar doing well is important; he will give us this extra option we didn't have." <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/newcastle-chasing-lejeune-replacement-as-defender-faces-cruciate-/1rwdnsushv7nj1kfhyy1zfvxh8" target="_blank">Read the full story here!</a>

Newcastle chasing Lejeune replacement

Roma have turned their attentions towards Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey after missing out on Malcom, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Roma/27-07-2018/roma-monchi-prova-bailey-n-zonzi-boston-280961513593.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The paper reports that the club's director of football, Monchi, is considering an approach for the Jamaican, who has impressed in the Bundesliga over the course of the past two seasons.

Roma keen on Bailey

Fulham are close to completing a deal for Swansea City defender Alfie Mawson, with <a href="http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/11453211/alfie-mawson-nears-fulham-move-with-swansea-talks-at-advanced-stage" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> reporting that talks are at an 'advanced stage'. The recently promoted outfit are strengthening their squad for the upcoming Premier League season, having already secured the services of Jean Michael Seri and Andre Schurrle, and Mawson would help to bolster their defence.

Mawson to Fulham talks at advanced stage

Arsenal forward Chuba Akpom is set to join Greek side PAOK in the coming days,Goal&nbsp;understands. Akpom was wanted by Sint-Truiden and a number of sides in France and Belgium, although&nbsp;it’s understood that Greek giants PAOK have won the race to sign him in a deal worth around £2million. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenals-akpom-closes-in-on-2m-paok-move/12fponyoqlzku1d1wmxtebosgq" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Akpom closes in on £2m PAOK move

Bayern Munich chairman&nbsp;Karl-Heinz Rummenigge offered an update on rumours linking&nbsp;Jerome Boateng to&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain, saying the German side have "received no contact" from the French outfit. "We have received no contact from PSG and we have not discussed money. I do know that his advisor is in Paris, but nothing has been finalised at all," he said in a quote released by the club on <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1023590208367935489" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;

Rummenigge: No contact with PSG over Boateng 

Aleksandar Mitrovic has arrived in London in order to finalise his £27m move to Fulham, reports <a href="http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/11453191/aleksandar-mitrovic-in-london-finalising-his-move-to-fulham" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Newcastle United striker, who impressed for Serbia at the World Cup in Russia, spent last season on loan at the club and it keen to complete a permanent move.

Mitrovic arrives for Fulham medical

Diego Simeone hopes Atletico Madrid defender Sime Vrsaljko can be persuaded to reject interest from Inter and stay with the Europa League champions. Inter head coach Luciano Spalletti&nbsp;has confirmed&nbsp;Vrsaljko is a transfer target for the Serie A side, the defender having excelled in Croatia's run to the World Cup final. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/simeone-wants-vrsaljko-stay-atletico-madrid/1022eajqri6to10yi8rsj9x6v5" target="_blank">Read the full story here!</a>

Simeone urges Vrsaljko to stay at Atleti

Napoli&nbsp;have made an offer for&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;full-back Matteo Darmian, president&nbsp;Aurelio De Laurentiis says. After coach Jose Mourinho&nbsp;revealed the&nbsp;defender wants to leave United, Darmian confirmed&nbsp;he wants a fresh start and more regular playing time. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/napoli-president-confirms-offer-for-man-utd-star-darmian/3gs76e270yak1gvuqk19mds9d" target="_blank">Read the full story here!</a>

Napoli confirm offer for Man Utd star Darmian

Liverpool&nbsp;have accepted a bid worth up to £3.5 million ($4.5m) from Rosenborg for midfielder Pedro Chirivella. The Spaniard has featured regularly during the Reds’ pre-season campaign, and played in the&nbsp;4-1 win over Manchester United&nbsp;in Michigan on Saturday. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-accept-35m-bid-from-rosenborg-for-chirivella/1si0b7r76jq021latl0f3emlzb" target="_blank">Read the full story from Liverpool correspondent Neil Jones!</a>

Liverpool accept £3.5m Rosenborg bid for Chirivella

Mauricio Pochettino has dismissed the notion of Gareth Bale returning to Tottenham from Real Madrid as unrealistic. Bale made no secret of his frustration with a lack of starts for Real Madrid at the end of last season, suggesting he could leave the club after scoring twice in the Champions League final defeat of Liverpool in May. The 29-year-old has long been linked with a return to Spurs, although the club would appear unlikely to be willing or able to meet the Wales star's wage demands. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-transfer-gareth-bale-tottenham-unrealistic/fdupv2sw3bbg1ch3qikizpsw4" target="_blank">Read the full story!</a>

'Bale return not realistic' - Pochettino

Newcastle have opened talks with West Brom over a potential move for striker Salomon Rondon, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11453198/newcastle-in-talks-for-west-brom-striker-salomon-rondon" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Magpies boss Rafa Benitez sees the Venezuela international as an ideal replacement for Fulham-bound Aleksandar Mitrovic. Rondon has a £16.5 million ($21.6m) release clause, though Dwight Gayle could be included as part of the deal.

Newcastle open Rondon talks

West Ham are preparing a second bid for Besiktas defender Domagoj Vida, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fanatik.com.tr/vida-yarisi-suruyor-2000950" target="_blank">Fanatik</a>. The Irons have had a&nbsp;€25 million (£22.3m/$29.2m) offer rejected for the Croatia international centre-back who shone during the World Cup for the runners-up. And despite Monaco making a&nbsp;€30m (£26.7m/$35m) bid of their own, the Turkish outfit have been told to wait for West Ham as they prepare their own counter offer.

West Ham prepare second Vida bid

Liverpool have opened talks with Middlesbrough as they look to offload winger Sheyi Ojo, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6887826/sheyi-ojo-middlesbrough-liverpool-10m-talks/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Fulham but could now leave Anfield permanently. Boro are set to pay £10 million ($13.1m) for Ojo as they look to beat off competition from Championship rivals Nottingham Forest.

Middlesbrough look to sign Liverpool's Ojo

Juventus defender Mattia Caldara is now Chelsea's priority defensive signing for the summer window, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/28-07-2018/fratello-agente-higuain-milano-ma-chelsea-va-caldara-280985168112.shtml?refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Blues hierarchy have met with Juve over a move for Caldara despite him having never played a minute for the Bianconeri after he was sent back on loan to Atalanta when he first arrived in Turin in January 2017. Chelsea are also keen on Daniele Rugani, but Maurizio Sarri has now asked for Caldara as his main target.

Caldara tops Chelsea's defensive shortlist

Once dubbed the 'German Messi', Max Meyer is available on a free transfer this summer having left Schalke at the end of the 2017-18 campaign. So why has no one taken a chance on the talented 22-year-old?&nbsp;<a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/what-has-happened-to-the-german-messi-max-meyer/1pkkqoqudh9aw1d2spu3srb3tz" target="_blank">Goal's&nbsp;Ronan Murphy investigates what the future holds for the diminuitive playmaker...</a>

What has happened to Max Meyer?

Manchester United are in competition with Manchester City for the services of Middlesbrough teenager Nathan Wood, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-manchester-city-transfer-12996050" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The highly rated defender recently turned 16 and has already been involved with the Boro first team, with a number of clubs are monitoring his progress. And, according to the report, Premier League rivals United and City are leading the race for his signature.

Man Utd & City battle for Middlesbrough teenager

Keylor Navas is relaxed about his Real Madrid future after speaking with new coach Julen Lopetegui despite speculation constantly linking the club with other goalkeepers. This year, Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois is their primary target between the posts, with the Belgian developing into one of the world's best at Stamford Bridge, but Navas says he is not worried. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrids-courtois-chase-doesnt-scare-navas/vtskdhmnkvpg1g5geyr2l8psm" target="_blank">Read the full story!</a>

Madrid's Courtois chase doesn't scare Navas

Newcastle have been dealt a blow in the pursuit of Swansea City defender Federico&nbsp;Fernandez, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6887547/federico-fernandez-newcastle-swansea-10m/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Magpies boss Rafa Benitez had hoped to bring Fernandez to the north east in a loan deal as he faces up to potentially losing Jamaal Lascelles this summer. But Championship outfit Swansea have placed a £10 million ($13.1m) price tag on the Argentine, who is also wanted by Krasnodar.

Newcastle face fight to sign Fernandez

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is not giving up on his dream of signing for Real Madrid, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2018/07/29/5b5ccca3e2704edc038b456d.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Poland international has made it clear to Bayern that he wishes to leave the club this summer. And he remains hopeful of making a switch to Santiago Bernabeu as the Blancos look for a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lewandowski not giving up on Madrid dream

Fulham are the latest club to show an interest in signing Celtic defender Kieran Tierney, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6886990/kieran-tierney-fulham-celtic-25m/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The full-back is likely to cost £25 million ($32.8m) though is willing to remain at Parkhead for the upcoming campaign. Everton, Wolves and Bournemouth are also keen on the 21-year-old who has previously been linked with Manchester United.

Fulham join race to sign Tierney

Burnley are preparing a bid for Stoke City striker Peter Crouch, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6887210/peter-crouch-burnley-stoke-500k-bid/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Potters are willing to sell&nbsp;former England international Crouch as new manager Gary Rowett plots a route back to the Premier League. And Burnley boss Sean Dyche is willing to part with £500,000 to bring the 37-year-old to Turf Moor.

Burnley eye Crouch move

Chelsea have moved ahead of AC Milan in the race to sign Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-lead-gonzalo-higuain-transfer-12995706" target="_blank">Sunday Mirror</a>. Milan looked in pole position to bring the Argentina international to San Siro having offered him a contract worth £80,000 per week. But Chelsea are willing to pay Higuain around £120,000 per week and are now close to completing a £90 mliilon ($118m)&nbsp;move to sign both the forward and team-mate Daniele Rugani.

Chelsea leading race for Higuain

Aston Villa have moved to block Jack Grealish from joining Tottenham, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jack-grealish-transfer-blow-penny-12995559" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The 22-year-old seemed poised to move to north London, with Spurs attempting to drive the midfielder's price down.&nbsp; And that move has now backfired after Villa were taken over by&nbsp;billionaires Nassef Sawaris and Wes Edens, who have no desire to sell.&nbsp;

Villa block Grealish move to Tottenham

Watford are looking into a move for Liverpool striker Divock Origi, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/divock-origi-lined-up-watford-12995771" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Origi has returned to Liverpool after spending last season on loan at Wolfsburg, but is not in Jurgen Klopp's plans moving forward.&nbsp; The Reds want Origi to leave permanantly in a move worth £26 million ($34m), but Watford are more interested in a one-year loan move.&nbsp;

Watford consider move for Origi

Atletico Madrid full-back&nbsp;Sime Vrsaljko&nbsp;will complete a move to Inter next week, says <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/27-07-2018/inter-spalletti-vidal-vrsaljko-offerta-22-milioni-280961041463.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> Vrsaljko&nbsp;will join on an initial loan for €5.5 million, with Inter retaining the right to buy next summer for €16.5m (£15m/$19m).&nbsp;

Vrsaljko nears Inter move

Manchester United are planning a £35 million ($46m) bid for Barcelona defender Yerry Mina, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6887283/manchester-united-transfer-news-jose-mourinho-plots-35m-move-for-colombias-world-cup-star-yerry-mina/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a>&nbsp; The Red Devils are looking for centre-back reinforcements and have been put off by Leicester's £60m&nbsp;($79m) price tag on Harry Maguire. Mina, 23, would prefer a permanent transfer despite Barca's preference for a loan.&nbsp;

Man Utd plan £35m Mina bid

Real Madrid will not pursue a move for Chelsea star Eden Hazard, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2018/07/28/football/1532759175_879982.html" target="_blank">AS</a>.&nbsp; Julen Lopetegui has decided that Isco will be the centerpiece of his squad, making a big-money move for the Belgian unnecessary.&nbsp; Additionally, Marco Asensio's development has convinced the Madrid hierarchy that Hazard is not needed.&nbsp;

Madrid rule out move for Hazard

Bayern Munich midfielder&nbsp;James Rodriguez says he wants to stay at the club, despite rumours linking him with a return to Real Madrid.&nbsp; Rodriguez, who is about to begin the second season in a two-year loan from Madrid, also indicated he is open to a long-term stay at the Allianz&nbsp;Arena.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/james-rodriguez-staying-at-bayern-for-years-is-a-good-option/wzs8k3v1icu419q2fbinyh8v8" target="_blank">Read what James had to say right here!</a>

James wants Bayern stay 

Arsenal are interested in&nbsp;Gillingham&nbsp;goalkeeper&nbsp;Tomas Holy, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-eyeing-giant-goalkeeper-tomas-12996159" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The 6-foot-9 Holy impressed with the&nbsp;League One club last year, with&nbsp;Gillingham&nbsp;now braced for Premier League attention. In addition to the Gunners,&nbsp;Crystal Palace, West Ham and Everton&nbsp;have shown an interest in the 26-year-old.&nbsp;

Arsenal interested in giant Gillingham keeper 

Danny Drinkwater is set to leave Chelsea just one year after joining from Leicester City, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/danny-drinkwater-heading-chelsea-exit-12995133" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. New manager&nbsp;Maurizio Sarri does not have Drinkwater in his plans after injuries limited him to just five Premier League starts in 2017-18. A return to Leicester could be in the offing, with&nbsp;Southampton and Crystal Palace also interested.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Drinkwater heading for Chelsea exit

Newcastle have accepted Fulham's £22 million ($29m) bid for striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, <a href="http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11452578/newcastle-accept-fulhams-22m-aleksandar-mitrovic-bid" target="_blank">Sky</a> reports.&nbsp; The Serbia international impressed on loan with the Cottagers last season,&nbsp;scoring 12 goals in 20 games to help them achieve promotion.&nbsp; The 23-year-old made three appearances at the World Cup for Serbia, scoring once.&nbsp;

Newcastle accept £22m Fulham bid for Mitrovic 

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