Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Gundogan to reject Barcelona move

Ilkay Gundogan will turn down interest from Barcelona to renew his Manchester City contract, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7230010/ilkay-gundogan-barcelona-contract-talks-manchester-city/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> The Blaugrana are hoping to lure Gundogan to the Camp Nou in January, but the midfielder is understood to be happy playing under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad. The 27-year-old has two years remaining on his current deal, and is keen to open talks over an extension.&nbsp;

Gundogan to reject Barcelona move

The German international has two years remaining on his current deal

John Terry's move to Spartak Moscow has hit a snag during the final round of negotiations, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport-express.ru/football/rfpl/news/terri-i-spartak-chto-proishodit-pryamo-seychas-1455742/" target="_blank">Sport-Express</a>. Although the Chelsea legend has agreed to spend a season in the Russian capital, details on his deal still need to be hammered out. And the 37-year-old has asked for an increase on the €1.9 million he has agreed to, which Spartak are reluctant to grant him. Terry's agent could not reach an agreement with the club but will return for talks over the next&nbsp;few days.

Terry's Spartak move hits a snag

Real Madrid are the latest club to show an interest in Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong, says <a href="https://okdiario.com/deportes/real-madrid/2018/09/11/inda-barcelona-real-madrid-pujaran-jong-3093613" target="_blank">OK Diario</a>. Barca have been prusuing the Netherlands international since the start of the year, while Tottenham have also been credited with an interest. The midfielder is expected to cost at least €50 million (£45m/$58m) and Madrid are ready to put forward an offer.

Real Madrid enter race for Ajax's Frenkie de Jong

Barcelona are on the hunt for a new left-back and are tracking Liverpool's Alberto Moreno and Nacho Monreal of Arsenal,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20180911/451750263581/barca-asi-esta-el-mercado-de-ocasion-del-lateral.html">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;says. The Catalan side want a backup option for Jordi Alba and see the Spaniards in the Premier League as good options, as Monreal wants to leave Arsenal and Moreno has fallen out of favour at Anfield. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid and Brazil full-back Filipe Luis is also being considered.

Monreal and Moreno on Barcelona radar

Chelsea could lose Cesc Fabregas on a free transfer in June 2019, with both Milan teams interested in his services, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1015689/Chelsea-transfer-news-Cesc-Fabregas-AC-Milan-Inter-Milan-Exclusive" target="_blank">Express</a>. The ex-Barcelona and Arsenal midfielder is out of contract next summer and will be free to discuss terms with overseas teams from January onwards.

Chelsea risk losing Cesc on a free

Midfielder is out of contract in June 2019

Tottenham have reached out to Paris Saint-Germain regarding midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-ou-en-est-le-dossier-rabiot-401978">Le10Sport.com</a>. Interest from Tottenham&nbsp;is said to be concrete while Chelsea have also been linked with the Frenchman. However, the Blues have reportedly yet to make an approach. Rabiot's contract with PSG ends in June, and the club still hopes to reach a deal with the 23-year-old midfielder.

Tottenham makes approach for PSG's Rabiot

Celtic captain Scott Brown is set to sign a new ceal with the club, according to <a href="https://stv.tv/sport/football/1430866-celtic-captain-scott-brown-set-to-sign-new-contract/">STV</a>. The midfielder's current contract is set to expire next summer, but Brown, who has won eight league crowns with Celtic, is set to sign a new deal in the coming weeks. "Me and the club we are speaking. There is no problem between myself and the club," Brown said. "They know i'm going to sign. There is no issues whatsoever. It's just a matter of time for us to get it done."

 Brown set for new deal at Celtic

Wolves midfielders Diego Jota and Ruben Neves are&nbsp;drawing interest from Juventus, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-city-face-battle-13223991#">the Mirror.</a> Manchester United and Manchester City are also said to be interested in the two, who were instrumental in Wolves' promotion to the Premier League. However, Juventus have&nbsp;also apparently joined the race to sign a pair of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portuguese compatriots after keeping tabs on the duo through the first four matches of the Premier League schedule.

Juventus join Man City and Man Utd in pursuit of Wolves duo

Ernesto&nbsp;Valverde is delaying talks of a potential Barcelona renewal until January, according to <a href="http://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2018/09/11/5b96c2a646163f28978b45a7.html">Marca</a>. The Barca manager signed a two-year deal with an option for a third when taking over the club in May 2017. The club won La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish SuperCup in his first year in charge, but Valverde isn't quite ready to decide on a long-term future. "It will depend on if I am enjoying my work," he said.

Valverde delaying talks of Barcelona renewal

Juventus are one of several clubs pushing to sign French defender Benjamin Pavard, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-barcelone-juventus-benjamin-pavard-vers-un-gros-transfert-lete-prochain-401761">Le10Sport.com</a>. The Stuttgart defender saw his reputation rise during this past summer's World Cup with a stunning goal against Argentina serving as one of the highlights of the French campaign. In the months since, Pavard has drawn interest from a variety of teams, and it appears Juventus has joined the likes of Barcelona and Bayern Munich as potential suitors for the 22-year-old defender.

Juventus after World Cup winner Pavard

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has said he never believed Antoine&nbsp;Griezmann would join Barcelona. The France star announced his decision to stay at Atletico&nbsp;just before a World Cup in which he helped lead his country to glory. Speaking to <a href="https://www.cope.es/deportes/futbol/noticias/sigue-directo-entrevista-simeone-partidazo-cope-20180910_257129" target="_blank">Cadena Cope</a>, Simeone said of Griezmann: "I always felt that he wanted to stay."

Simeone never saw Griezmann at Barcelona

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says Lorenzo Insigne won't be sold for less than&nbsp;€200 million (£178m/$232m). The 27-year-old has become a key figure for Napoli, scoring 62 goals in&nbsp;256 career appearances. De&nbsp;Laurentiis&nbsp;said that he and&nbsp;Insigne's agent Mino Raiola&nbsp;have decided on €200m as the player's&nbsp;"symbolic release clause." <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/if-we-get-a-200m-bid-well-sell-him-napoli-president-puts/10zvznamziwc1ifcgom8id3b3" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here!</a>

Insigne won't be sold for less than €200m - De Laurentiis

City rivals&nbsp;Milan and Inter are set to fight for Cagliari midfielder Nicolo&nbsp;Barella's signature, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-milan-tried-to-sign-inter-target-this-summer-44427" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; Milan attempted to sign the 21-year-old this summer, but their offer of&nbsp;Manuel Locatelli and cash was turned down. Juventus have also been credited with an interest in the Italy youth international.&nbsp;

Milan and Inter to battle for Barella

Everton&nbsp;forward&nbsp;Ademola Lookman&nbsp;will switch his international allegiance from England to Nigeria, according to <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/sports/football/ademola-lookman-dumps-england-for-super-eagles-of-nigeria-id8836350.html" target="_blank">Pulse</a>.&nbsp; The 20-year-old was born in England to Nigerian parents, and has represented England at the U19, U20 and U21 levels.&nbsp;

Lookman to switch from England to Nigeria

Manchester United are&nbsp;looking at&nbsp;Atletico Madrid sporting director&nbsp;Andrea Berta&nbsp;for their director of football position, reports the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-considering-atletico-madrids-andrea-berta-for-director-of-football-role-a3933141.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard.</a> The Italian has emerged as one of the leading candidates for the role, which United hope to fill by the end of 2018.&nbsp; Berta has been with Atletico&nbsp;since 2013, and has been instrumental in crucial&nbsp;signings like Antoine Griezmann and Jan Oblak.

Man Utd eye Berta for director of football

Ruben Loftus-Cheek will not ask to leave Chelsea over a lack of playing time as he is willing to wait for his chance. The 22-year-old midfielder has been included in the England squad for Tuesday's clash with Switzerland despite his inability to break into Maurizio Sarri's starting XI. Although he enjoyed his loan spell at Crystal Palace, Loftus-Cheek says he is willing to remain patient and try to impress when given the opportunity. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/i-just-have-to-be-patient-loftus-cheek-will-wait-for-chelsea/1hbf6gptbkljw1rjbjlj5vqs0i" target="_blank">Click here to read Loftus-Cheek's comments</a>

Loftus-Cheek will wait for Chelsea chance

Darren Bent says he wants to join Rangers and team up with Steven Gerrard. The 34-year-old is without a club after leaving Derby at the end of the season and says he would jump at the chance to move to Ibrox. “You’re talking about one of the biggest clubs in football in Rangers," he told <a href="https://talksport.com/football/421078/rangers-transfer-news-darren-bent/" target="_blank">Talksport</a>.&nbsp;“To get the opportunity to go up there and play – definitely!”

Bent: I want to join Rangers

Toby Alderweireld says he was not disappointed when a move to Manchester United failed to go through. The Belgian was one of many centre-backs United pursued during the transfer window, but Tottenham refused to let him go. And Alderweireld says he accepted the club's decision as he was not willing to push for a move "at all costs". <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/alderweireld-not-disappointed-about-man-utd-transfer/1gdsotme9wxkf1jx7jcj7vvqmt" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Alderweireld not disappointed by collapsed Man Utd move 

James Rodriguez is not willing to move to Manchester United while there is the prospect of Zinedine Zidane taking over at Old Trafford, <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/100228/james-rodriguez-descuelga-telefono-estalla-guerra-real-madrid">Don Balon</a> reports. The Real Madrid man is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, and if he fails to secure a move there could move to England. United have been touted as a potential buyer, but the Colombia international will not move there if there is a chance 'Zizou' could take over.

James would reject Man Utd move

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said he always had full confidence Antoine Griezmann would stay with the club. Indeed, the Argentine went so far as to swear on his children that this was his belief. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/simeone-i-swear-on-my-kids-i-didnt-see-griezmann-making/3ovunmfd2i1y12cli6cs4kv1x" target="_blank">Get the full story here!</a>

I was sure Griezmann was never going to Barca - Simeone

PSG boss Thomas Tuchel has laid down his intent to keep Adrien Rabiot. The midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked to Barcelona, Chelsea and Juventus, but the coach says he "loves" working with the player and does not want him to go anywhere. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/tuchel-warns-chelsea-and-juventus-off-rabiot/3dzlbq1l0ocf1mpnuefug6u2n" target="_blank">Get the full story right here!</a>&nbsp;

Tuchel warns Chelsea & Juventus off Rabiot

PSG made contact with Zinedine Zidane over the possibility of the ex-Real Madrid coach taking over at the Parc des Princes last season, <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-zidane-paris-le-point-precis-sur-le-contact-401912" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a> reports. Zidane, however, was not willing to make such a big call at the time.&nbsp; The club remains interested in the man who led Real Madrid to three successive Champions League crowns before stepping down in the summer.

PSG have already made contact with Zidane

Diego Simeone has said that Atletico Madrid are now at Real Madrid's level due to their sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus. "From the results we aren't worse than Madrid or Barca," he said. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/simeone-without-ronaldo-atletico-are-at-real-madrids-level/n9flzeya70sm1rhnznqfbzw5g">Get the full story here!</a>&nbsp;

Simeone: We're at Real Madrid's level since they sold Ronaldo

Inter are considering a move for Porto star Hector Herrera but could be beaten to him by Roma, says&nbsp;<a href="http://tuttosport.com" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The midfielder has a €40 million (£36m/$46m) release clause on his contract, but it expires at the end of the season and he does not plan on renewing. Roma have been tracking him and are ready to make a €15m&nbsp;(£13m/$17m) offer at the turn of the year, whereas Inter would rather wait to snap him up for free.

Inter to fight Roma for Herrera

Inter will look to tie two of their most valuable players Mauro Icardi and Milan Skriniar to new contracts, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/10-09-2018/inter-icardi-skrniar-contratti-caldi-big-blindare-290892224020.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Icardi has been courted by Real Madrid and Juventus recently as he continues to shine for the San Siro outfit, but he is expected to renew his deal to 2023 instead of head for the exit. Meanwhile, Skriniar has already rejected one offer from the Nerazzurri and is holding out for more money amid reports Manchester United and Barcelona want him.

Inter offer Real Madrid and Man Utd targets new contracts

Former West Ham and Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand is on trial with St Mirren,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/anton-ferdinand-closes-st-mirren-13222598" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>&nbsp;reports. The Buddies recently hired Oran Kearney as their new manager and he is considering snapping the 33-year-old up for a team lacking experience in defence.

Ferdinand on trial with Scottish club

Jeremy Sarmiento is set to move from Charlton to Benfica, turning down Manchester City in the process, the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/charlton-youngster-jeremy-sarmiento-to-join-benfica-despite-manchester-city-interest-a3932181.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a> reports. The 16-year-old was born in Spain to Ecuadorian parents, who moved to London for work reasons, but is now set to switch to Portugal, having already been pictured in the colours of his new club.&nbsp; He is a technical wide forward player, who can also feature as a No.10.

Charlton youngster to reject Man City for Benfica

Juventus are closely monitoring the progress of RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/nella-juve-del-futuro-spunta-werner-95525" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Germany international forward appeals to them because of his all-round game, and there is a belief that he could become their next Mario Mandzukic.

Juventus target RB Leipzig star

Tottenham have their eye on Ajax midfielder Frenkie&nbsp;de Jong, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7226741/tottenham-ben-chilwell-frenkie-de-jong-mauricio-pochettino/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Mauricio Pochettino did not sign anyone in the summer and wants reinforcements for his squad. He sees the Netherlands international as the perfect addition, though Barcelona are also interested. Furthermore, Leicester's Ben Chilwell is a target.

Spurs eyeing Barca-target De Jong

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel revealed Alphonse Areola is in pole position to be the club's number one goalkeeper over Gianluigi Buffon. Italian great Buffon left Serie A champions&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;for&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;as a free agent at the end of the season and the 40-year-old started the first three matches of the Ligue 1 campaign. But he now looks to be behind Areola, who is playing out the last year of his contract but voiced a desire to remain and win the No.1 job this season. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/tuchel-areola-in-pole-to-be-psgs-number-one-ahead-of-buffon/1vi1qrwh3njqrzxmujjm7r3st" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Areola in pole position to be No.1 over Buffon

BSergio&nbsp;Busquets is nearing an agreement to sign a new deal with Barcelona, but small details are holding up the contract, reports <a href="http://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2018/09/10/5b966518e5fdeabd298b464f.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The new contract will see Busquets become one of the highest paid members of the squad, with a salary comparable to Luis Suarez. The hope had been to announced the deal when Busquets returned from Spain duty, but that is unlikely to happen now despite a deal being agreed in principle in mid-August.

Small details slowing Busquets contract

PSV's Mexico star Hirving Lozano has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/atletico-madrid-un-nazionale-messicano-nel-mirino-28218" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; The talented forward has seen his stock rise drastically since starring at the 2018 World Cup for El Tri.&nbsp; And Atletico have joined the likes of Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund in monitoring 'Chucky' in the Eredivisie.&nbsp;

Atletico Madrid move for Chucky Lozano

Tottenham have entered the race for Paris Saint-Germain star Adrien Rabiot, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://talksport.com/football/420755/tottenham-hotspur-transfer-news-spurs-liverpool-rabiot/" target="_blank">TalkSport</a>. Rabiot is out of contract at Parc des Princes next summer and looks unlikely to renew.&nbsp; And while Liverpool have been closely linked to the midfielder, Spurs could also battle for his signature in 2019.

Spurs fight Liverpool for Rabiot

AC Milan have enlisted Kaka in their efforts to beat Barcelona to the signing of Lucas Paqueta, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/kaka-aliado-del-milan-para-seducir-paqueta-7027413" target="_blank">Tuttosport (via Sport)</a>.&nbsp; The Flamengo youngster has become one of Brazil's hottest properties in 2018, attracting attention from Camp Nou.&nbsp; But Milan are also interested in Paqueta, and believe the presence of his compatriot and new team sporting director will give them an edge in talks.

Milan to use Kaka in order to land Paqueta

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has ruled himself out of the running for a return to Old Trafford, reports&nbsp;<a href="http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11494096/edwin-van-der-sar-rules-out-rejoining-manchester-united-as-director-of-football" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.&nbsp; The ex-Netherlands international had been linked with a technical director posting at the club, taking charge of scouting and recruitment. But he is committed to current club Ajax, where he holds a similar role.

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