Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Dortmund refuse to sell Pulisic

Borussia Dortmund are refusing to sell Christian Pulisic this summer, according to the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6026377/Borussia-Dortmund-insist-60m-rated-teenager-Christian-Pulisic-not-sale.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The midfielder has two years remaining on his contract and has drawn the interest of multiple clubs, with Bayern Munich and Chelsea leading the hunt. However the Bundesliga club do not want to sell this year, though they may be willing to agree to a Pulisic fee this summer with agreement he will not depart the club until after the season, akin to Liverpool's agreement with Naby Keita.&nbsp;

Dortmund refuse to sell Pulisic

The Bundesliga club will keep the teenager until next summer

AC Milan are preparing a huge&nbsp;€120 million (£106.9m/$139m) bid for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lastampa.it/2018/08/04/sport/sfida-alla-juve-per-milinkovic-leonardo-blitz-da-milioni-h2Kks7RuDATnHoyIcdXQ0I/premium.html" target="_blank">La Stampa</a>. The Serbia international would originally join the Rossoneri on a loan deal worth&nbsp;€40m before completing an&nbsp;€80m permanent move. New sporting director Leonardo is keen to add creative players to the Milan squad as he aims to provide for new centre-forward Gonzalo Higuain.

Milan prepare €120m Milinkovic-Savic bid

The agent of Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has urged the Blues to sell their No.1 to Real Madrid. Belgium international Courtois has long been linked with the Champions League holders, but no deal has yet been struck. And with Chelsea knowing they would not be able to sign a replacement after Thursday's transfer deadline in England, time is running out for Courtois to move to Spain to be closer to his family. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-must-let-courtois-join-real-madrid-says-agent/a1aduc293kdo1r6rv61sn1s60" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Agent urges Chelsea to sell Courtois

Anthony Martial could be staying at Manchester United this season, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/anthony-martial-transfer-wantaway-star-13029207" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The French forward is back in training and has been included in the side for Sunday's pre-season finale against Bayern Munich.&nbsp; Despite the 22-year-old landing in Jose Mourinho's doghouse over skipping the club's US tour, the club are not willing to sell unless a suitable replacement can be brought in.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Martial set for Man Utd stay

The forward may not be moving on after all

Arsenal are prepared to make a&nbsp;£25 million ($32m) bid for Croatian defender&nbsp;Domagoj Vida, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6938338/arsenal-transfer-news-besiktas-croatia-domagoj-vida/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; According to the report the deal can only happen if the club offload one of&nbsp;Shkodran Mustafi or Danny Welbeck to free up the funds, but new boss&nbsp;Unai Emery is keen to add a top defender this summer.&nbsp;

Arsenal to make £25m Vida bid

The Gunners are looking to add the Croatia star this summer 

The agent of Arsenal striker Lucas Perez has told <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-agent-of-arsenal-star-i-have-never-spoken-with-anyone--93151" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> that he has held no talks with Sporting regarding a summer switch. The Portuguese side were reported to be closing on a deal for a man out of favour in north London, but a deal appears unlikely.

No Sporting talks for Lucas

Jurgen Klopp has hinted that there could be late movement at&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;before the summer deadline passes. The Reds have already&nbsp;enjoyed a busy window bringing in Fabinho, Alisson and Xherdan Shaqiri, while Naby Keita has completed his move from RB Leipzig. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/klopp-hints-at-late-liverpool-movement-before-deadline-day/5tqod7jzku1d1ijqwo7afuu24" target="_blank">Read his full comments here!</a>

Klopp hints at late Liverpool movement 

Chelsea are ready to make a move for AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma as they prepare to let Thibaut Courtois join Real Madrid, claims <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/99280/jugada-tres-bandas-mete-thibaut-courtois-real-madrid-48-horas" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-waiting-for-chelsea-to-find-courtois-replacement/1koct8jmpshko15qm46zdow84n" target="_blank">Goal revealed recently that the only thing delaying a switch to Spain for the Belgian was the lack of a suitable replacement</a> at Stamford Bridge. Efforts to land a new No. 1 have now been stepped up, with attention turning to Italy and a 19-year-old star.

Donnarumma to replace Courtois at Chelsea

Former Liverpool youth product Brad Smith is reportedly headed to MLS to join up with the Seattle Sounders on loan, according to journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/chriswisey/status/1025326992315637761" target="_blank">Chris Wise</a>. Having made just five Premier League showings for&nbsp;Bournemouth since joining from Liverpool in 2016, the 24-year-old appears set to join up with the Western Conference side.&nbsp; It's been a busy summer for the Sounders, who have already landed&nbsp;Raul Ruidiaz and are also reportedly on the verge of signing&nbsp;Paolo Hurtado as they push for a playoff place.&nbsp;

Sounders set to sign Bournemouth's Brad Smith

Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown admits it may be time for Anthony Martial to leave Old Trafford. He told betfair:&nbsp;“He didn’t play many times last year so looking from the outside it doesn’t look good. He might be off.” <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pogba-performing-now-free-of-pressure-man-utd-star-backed-by/1sfn128otdlua1bwutj7mtld71" target="_blank">Find out what else Brown has had to say about Martial and his fellow Frenchman Paul Pogba right here.</a>

Time up for Martial at Man Utd?

Manchester rivals United and City passed up the opportunity to sign Arturo Vidal ahead of Barcelona, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/10JoseAlvarez/status/1025716821603885056" target="_blank">El Chiringuito</a>. The Chilean midfielder has <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/arturo-vidal-joins-barcelona-from-bayern-munich/1qz9815193djy1xt7flfm7z185" target="_blank">completed a&nbsp;€20 million (£18m/$23m) switch to Camp Nou from Bayern Munich</a>, but he was offered to leading Premier League sides first. Those in England opted against making a move as both United and City had concerns over Vidal's long-term fitness and his age, with an experienced performer now 31.

Utd & City passed on Vidal deal

Bournemouth have agreed a club-record £25 million (€28m/$33m) fee for Levante's Jefferson Lerma, according to <a href="http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11743/11461356/bournemouth-close-on-jefferson-lerma-as-club-record-25m-fee-agreed-with-levante" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The midfielder will fly to England to have a medical and discuss personal terms, after having submitted a transfer request last week.&nbsp;

Bournemouth agree club record fee for Lerma

Milan Skriniar is ready to renew his Inter contract and rebuff reported interest from&nbsp;Manchester United. La Liga champions&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;have also been linked with a move for the centre-back, but he is set to stay in Serie A. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/skriniar-set-to-snub-man-utd-and-sign-new-inter-deal/fqcjkr2d50xe1ttozdi0oedcf" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Skriniar to snub Man Utd & Barca

Aleix Vidal has completed his return to Sevilla from Barcelona, with the deal worth €8.5 million (£8m/$10m) and a further €2m in variables. The defender brings to an end a three-year tenure with Barca, during which he never started more than six La Liga games in a season for the club. Vidal returns to Sevilla, where he starred in one season before making his move to Barca.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/vidal-complates-85m-return-to-sevilla-from-barcelona/1ro36qmsctdux17p31ckaxugkq" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Vidal makes €8.5m exit to Sevilla

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock has accepted defeat in his attempts to bring&nbsp;Liverpool's&nbsp;Marko Grujic back on loan. Grujic spent the second half of last season at Cardiff and featured 13 times in the Championship as the Welsh side secured promotion to the Premier League, but he will not be returning. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-frustrate-cardiff-to-keep-grujic-in-klopps-plans/1mlmk0tufgk2o19ojqdxtoyv0d" target="_blank">See what Warnock has had to say on the Serb's future here.</a>

Klopp keeping Grujic at Anfield

Chelsea&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;will need to look elsewhere for a new centre-half after seeing Kalidou Koulibaly commit to a new five-year contract at Napoli. The Senegal international has been targeted by Premier League clubs for some time, with&nbsp;Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City all credited with holding an interest in the past. He will, however, be staying put this summer after seeing off bids of €90 million (£80m/$104m) and penning fresh terms in Italy. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/koulibaly-pens-new-contract-to-end-90m-chase-for-chelsea-man/17qcg0aie0ho81mgouo1v41env" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Koulibaly ends €90m transfer chase

Liverpool&nbsp;have been urged to make a move for&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;contract rebel Aaron Ramsey, with Dean Saunders of the opinion that the Welshman would make the Reds “stronger”. The 27-year-old has&nbsp;entered the final year of his deal at Emirates Stadium and is yet to commit to fresh terms. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ramsey-would-make-liverpool-stronger-arsenal-raid-supported/1r14jtee92pta1tc28vi47jz3x" target="_blank">Check out what a former Reds striker has had to say on a possible transfer here.</a>

Should Liverpool make Ramsey move?

Benfica have opened talks regarding a deal for out of favour Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/matteo-darmian-transfer-benfica-open-13032008" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. A return to his native Italy had been mooted for the versatile full-back, but Napoli and AC Milan have been priced out of a move by the Red Devils' £15 million ($20m) asking price.

Man Utd open Darmian exit discussions

Ivan Perisic has admitted he is still open to moving to the Premier League, leaving the door open for Manchester United to reignite their interest. The Red Devils pursued the Inter star last summer but he opted to stay and sign a new five-year contract with the Italian side.&nbsp; However, the 2018 World Cup finalist will not rule out a move away from San Siro. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/perisic-offers-man-utd-hope-by-airing-premier-league/179hvlnlo4bb81fled41l5vt44" target="_blank">Read what Perisic said here</a>

Man Utd target Perisic open to Premier League move

AC Milan forward Suso has revealed that the Serie A side have knocked back a number of&nbsp;approaches for his services this summer. The Spaniard told Marca:&nbsp;"We had several offers, four or five. But the club was not willing to negotiate." <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/suso-rues-loss-of-bonucci-leadership-at-ac-milan-while-admitting-/13is0e5cfps3t1c7e945yimbz9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Milan see off Suso offers

Daniele Rugani has turned down a&nbsp;€20 million (£18m/$23m) contract offer from Chelsea and will remain at Juventus, reports <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2018/08/04-46022853/juventus_rugani_ha_detto_no_a_20_milioni_per_restare?cookieAccept" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The 24-year-old defender has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, but he is set to be handed a prominent role at the Serie A champions this season.

Rugani snubs lucrative Chelsea contract

Arsenal have accepted a bid of around&nbsp;€5 million for forward Lucas Perez from Sporting, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abola.pt/Clubes/Noticias/Ver/743519/147" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. The Spaniard has struggled to make an impact in north London and spent last season on loan at Deportivo La Coruna. He could now be on his way to Portugal, though he will likely need to take a pay cut.

Arsenal accept Sporting bid for Lucas

Wolves have taken the lead in the race to sign Besiktas defender Domagoj Vida having made an&nbsp;€18 million (£16m/$20.8m), according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sabah.com.tr/spor/futbol/2018/08/04/domagoj-vida-icin-18-milyon-euro" target="_blank">Sabah</a>. The Croatia international has been linked with a host of clubs after impressing at the World Cup. But the newly-promoted Premier League side are now set to meet with officials from Besiktas to negotiate Vida's move to England.

Wolves make €18m Vida bid

Roma's hunt for a new central midfielder has seen them turn to Arsenal's Granit Xhaka, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://romanews.eu/notizie-roma/rassegna-stampa-roma/roma-spunta-xhaka/" target="_blank">Roma News</a>. The Giallorossi are looking to sign a replacement for Radja Nainggolan, and despite agreeing a fee to bring in Sevilla's Steven Nzonzi, personal terms have proven to be a stumbling block. As such they are now set to pursue Switzerland international Xhaka.

Roma turn to Xhaka

Benfica are the latest club to show an interest in signing Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6940901/benfica-end-matteo-darmian-manchester-united-nightmare/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Darmian has long been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with Napoli and Inter among those keen on the Italy international. But Portuguese giants Benfica have now entered the race, though they are only willing to offer to take the full-back on loan.

Benfica enter Darmian race

It has taken Chelsea signing Jorginho only three matches to make his impact with the Stamford Bridge side, but it could all have been so different. Manchester City were chasing the Italy international for much of the summer but were pipped at the post by Maurizio Sarri's side. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-metronome-jorginho-would-have-been-perfect-for-peps/3284e50vntf01djszu60pggx1" target="_blank">Sam Lee explains why the midfielder could have been sensational at the Etihad</a>.

Jorginho would have been perfect for Man City

Should Paul Pogba complete his move from Manchester United to Barcelona, he has already earmarked which shirt number he wants, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/report-man-utd-s-pogba-picks-barcelona-shirt-number-78728" target="_blank">CalcioMarceto</a> reports. The World Cup winner will claim the No.8&nbsp;worn by Andres Iniesta before his summer departure to the J-League. Pogba is already said to have held talks with Barca sporting director Eric Abidal over a potential switch.

Pogba has picked his Barcelona shirt number

Barcelona defender Yerry Mina has agreed personal terms with Manchester United, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20180802/451188064481/fc-barcelona-barca-yerry-mina-manchester-united.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Colombia international has emerged as a target for the Red Devils as Jose Mourinho looks to bring in a centre-back before the closure of the transfer window. And though Mina wants to move to Old Trafford, the two clubs are yet to agree on a final fee for the transfer.

Mina agrees Man Utd personal terms

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has hailed the arrival of new midfielder Arturo Vidal. The Chile international is set to move to Camp Nou from Bayern Munich in a deal worth&nbsp;€20 million (£18m/$23m) after an agreement was reached between the two clubs. And Valverde is hopeful that Vidal's 'warrior' instinct will bring added energy to his side. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/warrior-vidal-will-bring-energy-to-barcelona-valverde/tqxq152okr771n3gtseo3wmt4" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Valverde thrilled with Vidal arrival

Everton winger Kevin Mirallas has completed his&nbsp;€7.5 million (£6.7m/$8.7m) move to Fiorentina. The Belgium international joins La Viola on an initial season-long loan deal but will sign a four-year contract once his permanent move is finalised.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mirallas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mirallas</a> è un calciatore della Fiorentina Leggi il comunicato ufficiale: <a href="https://t.co/p2qQYTtxRz">https://t.co/p2qQYTtxRz</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoiSiamoFirenze?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoiSiamoFirenze</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InsiemeSiamoPi%C3%B9Forti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InsiemeSiamoPiùForti</a> <a href="https://t.co/UPhx1kX5HC">pic.twitter.com/UPhx1kX5HC</a>— ACF Fiorentina (@acffiorentina) <a href="https://twitter.com/acffiorentina/status/1025668913831575552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mirallas completes €7.5m Fiorentina move

Many felt that Mario Balotelii's form for Nice over the past two seasons would be enough to secure him a move back to the big time this summer. Despite persistent reports linking him with Marseille or a return to Italy, though, the former Manchester City forward remains a Nice player on the eve of the season. So what is going on?&nbsp;<a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/what-the-hell-is-going-on-with-mario-balotelli-this-summer/1hhvsgodjmfdy1de9nhf8ob8pm" target="_blank">Goal's&nbsp;Robin Bairner takes a look at his situation...</a>

What is going on with Balotelli?

Celtic are set to complete a two-year loan deal for Melbourne City teenager Daniel Arzani, according to the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6025253/Celtic-cusp-two-season-loan-deal-Manchester-City-new-boy-Daniel-Arzani.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Australia international Arzani was the youngest player at the 2018 World Cup and impressed for the Socceroos. He is now set to seal a permanent switch to Manchester City before being sent to Parkhead to gain experience.

Celtic close in on Arzani loan

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has pledged his future to the Stamford Bridge outfit. After strugging for consistent form during his first season in the Premier League, speculation has persisted that he could be sold. But the Spain international insists everything is 'perfect' as he prepares for the new campaign. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/morata-pledges-his-future-to-chelsea-everything-is-perfect/76vi7wp8kb7z1xhq9dq3voiq3" target="_blank">Check out the full story right here!</a>

Morata pledges future to Chelsea

Leicester City are set to hold talks with Monaco winger Rachid Ghezzal, according to the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6025219/Leicester-hold-talks-Monacos-Rachid-Ghezzal-look-fend-Watford.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Ligue 1 outfit have allowed Ghezzal to travel to England to discuss personal terms after an agreement was reached between both clubs. Watford have also shown an interest in the wideman but look set to miss out.

Leicester hold Ghezzal talks

Manchester City are set to send teenage striker Lucas Nmecha on loan to Leeds United, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6936672/manchester-city-lucas-nmecha-pep-guardiola-loan/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Leeds have already signed one City youngster on a temporary deal this summer having brought in Jack Harrison. And now Pep Guardiola is set to do mentor Marcelo Bielsa another favour by lending him Nmecha for the duration of the campaign.

Man City youngster set for Leeds

Burnley have agreed a £15 million ($19.5m) fee with Middlesbrough to sign defender Ben Gibson, according to the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6025261/Burnley-15m-bid-Ben-Gibson-accepted-9m-offer-Troy-Deeney-rejected.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Clarets are yet to make a senior signing this summer but are closing in on moves for Swansea's Sam Clucas and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart. And now, having had two bids rejected, they look set to welcome Gibson to Turf Moor if they can agree personal terms.

Burnley agree £15m Gibson fee

Oswaldo Alanís could be headed for MLS, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.record.com.mx/futbol-futbol-internacional-mexicanos-en-el-extranjero/oswaldo-alanis-iria-cedido-del-getafe-a-la" target="_blank">Diario Record</a>. The El Tri center back, who missed out on Mexico's World Cup roster, made a move to&nbsp;Getafe this summer, but&nbsp;was signed by since-departed Ramon Planes. Current coach Jose Bordalas sees him as surplus to needs and the 29-year-old could be shipped to another club in Europe or sent to MLS, though no club was named in the report.&nbsp;

Mexican defender Alanis headed to MLS?

Alphonso Davies' $13.5 million (€11.5m/£10m) transfer to Bayern Munich broke a&nbsp;10-year-old transfer fee record for a Major League Soccer player.&nbsp; That number may double the record if Davies meets certain incentives,&nbsp;but Octavio Zambrano still thinks Bayern has landed a steal. "Bayern got a bargain, no doubt. One hundred percent," Zambrano told&nbsp;Goal. "His best years are ahead of him and he has so much more in his game.&nbsp;I think they got a superb player for a very good deal. Alphonso is a player of three or four times that amount." <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/bayern-signing-davies-was-a-bargain-a-13m-zambrano/rl52zmisuy9r13mcc34ne9asc" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Zambrano: $13.5m Davies 'a bargain' for Bayern

Justin Meram&nbsp;is headed back&nbsp;to the Columbus Crew, <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/08/02/stejskal-justin-meram-returns-columbus-crew-sc-trade-orlando" target="_blank">MLSsoccer.com</a> reports.&nbsp; The Crew will send&nbsp;$750,000 in allocation money and an international slot to Orlando in the deal.&nbsp;

Meram headed back to Columbus

Arturo Vidal bade a warm farewell to Bayern Munich as he relishes a new challenge at Barcelona. Chile midfielder Vidal has agreed to join Barca on a three-year deal&nbsp;, with just a medical remaining to conclude a transfer understood to be worth in the region of €20 million (£18m/$23m). <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/vidal-thanks-bayern-for-sanctioning-20m-barca-move/2w0b4q5yolym1x3a1wye4gq0o" target="_blank">Read more here&nbsp;</a>

Vidal thanks Bayern for sanctioning Barca move

Aleix Vidal has left Barcelona's USA training camp to finalise a transfer amid a likely switch to Sevilla. The winger and full-back is expected to seal a €9 million (£8m/$10m) return to the club he joined Barca from in 2015. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-confirm-aleix-vidal-departure-amid-imminent/uh674ct1pqc0zvy3i7agekoz" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Barca confirm Aleix Vidal departure

<a href="https://www.lafc.com/post/2018/08/03/lafc-acquires-defender-danilo-silva-loan" target="_blank">LAFC announced</a> the loan signing of&nbsp;Danilo Silva on Friday.&nbsp; The 31-year-old defender, who played one season in MLS 13 years ago, will be re-united with manager&nbsp;Bob Bradley, who he played five games under as an 18-year-old.&nbsp; To make the move, LAFC has to trade for Silva's MLS right with the New York Red Bulls, though he comes to LA on loan from&nbsp;Brazilian side Internacional.&nbsp;

Danilo Silva returns to MLS to play for Bradley

Real Madrid allowed&nbsp;Fabio Coentrao extra time away from the club to seek out a move this summer, <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2018/08/03/primera/1533251099_399063.html" target="_blank">AS</a> reports.&nbsp; New Madrid boss&nbsp;Julen Lopetegui doesn't see the Portuguese defender in his plans and the club are hoping for a quick solution.&nbsp;

Real Madrid give Coentrao extra leave to search for move

Mexico goalkeeper&nbsp;Guillermo Ochoa is nearing a move to Napoli, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/napoli-sempre-piu-vicini-gli-arrivi-di-ochoa-e-malcuit" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. The club are also closing in on the signing of&nbsp;Lille full-back Kevin Malcuit.&nbsp;

Napoli closing in on Ochoa

Maurizio Sarri hopes Chelsea sign at least one midfielder&nbsp;before the transfer window closes, but the coach does not expect the club to be busy ahead of Thursday's deadline. The former Napoli boss has previously said he isn't interested in the transfer market and is hoping to keep a number of first team stars such as&nbsp;Eden Hazard, Willian and Thibaut Courtois,&nbsp;who were linked with moves away. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/sarri-eyes-new-midfield-signing-before-transfer-deadline/1dl2l9is98415120q93877mk1p" target="_blank">Read his full comments on Goal!</a>

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