Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd to raid RB Leipzig for sporting director Paul Mitchell

Juventus have signed Stephy Mavididi from Arsenal. The England youth international spent the second half of last season at Charlton but will now join up the Serie A side's B team. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/mavididi-joins-juventus-from-arsenal/f6lnrwtmigcn1qu1pyv4tac9r" target="_blank">Click here to read more</a>

Juventus sign Mavididi from Arsenal

The 20-year-old has made a permanent switch to Italy

Manchester United are considering approaching Paul Mitchell of RB Leipzig to become their director of football, <a href="http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11473469/manchester-united-identify-dan-ashworth-and-paul-mitchell-for-technical-director-role" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;says. The Red Devils are planning on installing a new position to take over control of transfers and see Mitchell, who is credited with bringing Dele Alli and Toby Alderweireld to Tottenham,&nbsp;as an ideal candidate.&nbsp; Dan Ashworth, currently at the Football Association, is another name on United's shortlist for the role.

Man Utd to raid RB Leipzig for sporting director Paul Mitchell

Red Devils target man said to have discovered Dele Alli

AC Milan will sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic on loan from Lazio in a €40 million (£36m/$45m) deal that includes an option to buy the midfielder,&nbsp;<a href="http://carlofesta.blog.ilsole24ore.com/2018/08/16/per-milan-genoa-attesi-in-tribuna-diversi-manager-di-elliott-e-membri-del-cda/" target="_blank">Il Sole 24</a>&nbsp;reports. The Rossoneri are expected to beat the likes of Manchester United to the signing of the Serbian midfielder, who is booked in for a medical at San Siro on Friday. Milan are also said to be chasing Adrien Rabiot from Paris Saint-Germain, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/16-08-2018/milan-rabiot-milinkovic-savic-sogni-mercato-sembra-chiuso-ma-290223389292.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>&nbsp;but will have to compete with Barcelona.

AC Milan reach Milinkovic-Savic agreement with Lazio

The midfielder is set for a medical at San Siro

Juventus&nbsp;midfielder&nbsp;Miralem Pjanic is set to sign a new contract with the Serie&nbsp;A champions, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/juventus-settimana-prossima-la-firma-di-pjanic-sul-rinnovo" target="_blank">Gianluca&nbsp;Di Marzio.</a> The Bosnian was targeted by&nbsp;Barcelona, ​​Manchester City and Chelsea this summer, but will commit his long-term future to Juventus.&nbsp; Pjanic, 28, joined Juve from Roma in 2016.&nbsp;

Pjanic to sign new Juve deal

The midfielder was rumoured to be on the move to Man City or Barca

Manchester United will hold firm and refuse to allow disgruntled star Paul Pogba to leave Old Trafford, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7029366/man-united-refuse-sell-pogba-mourinho/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> Despite an increasingly difficult relationship with manager Jose Mourinho&nbsp;and interest from Barcelona, United are insisting Pogba&nbsp;won't be sold.&nbsp; The 25-year-old reportedly has his heart set on a move to Camp Nou, but it appears he may have to shelve his plans to depart for now.&nbsp;

Man Utd will refuse to sell Pogba

The midfielder's relationship with Jose Mourinho is becoming increasingly strained

Inter have confirmed they will take legal action against Javier Tebas, the president of La Liga. In an interview with ABC, Tebas criticised Inter over the&nbsp;club's pursuit of Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/inter-to-sue-la-liga-president-over-modric-transfer-comments/c27ytt9zda21udbsnxax4quu" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Inter to sue over Modric comments

Paul Pogba is not “a Barcelona type player”, says Paul Scholes, with the midfielder urged to stick with Manchester United and revel in a captaincy role entrusted to him by Jose Mourinho. The France international has seen his future called into question for some time, with&nbsp;a move to Spain&nbsp;or a return to Juventus having been discussed at length this summer. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pogba-isnt-a-barcelona-type-of-player-scholes-predicts-man/y7mso50s2l11kea9r07f7niw" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Pogba isn't a Barcelona type of player'

Mauricio Pochettino would likely swap Tottenham for Manchester United if given the chance, claims Jermaine Jenas. The Argentine tactician has seen his profile rise considerably during a four-year stint in north London, with Spurs transformed into top-four regulars and Premier League title contenders. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pochettino-wouldnt-turn-down-man-utd-tottenham-boss-could/1je9xxc4uh80az9818szzne2u" target="_blank">See what a former Tottenham star has had to say on his future here.</a>

Could Pochettino replace Mourinho?

Lazio midfielder&nbsp;Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is not a transfer target for AC Milan and there has been no contact between the clubs to set up a deal, says Rossoneri sporting director Leonardo. He said: "There was no contact, no negotiation, and I don't know why the press thought there was." <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/milan-deny-40-million-deal-for-lazio-star-milinkovic-savic/839m8erpunj312qzw52p7gpvq" target="_blank">Read the full story on talk of €40 million (£36m/$46m)&nbsp;deals here.</a>

No Milan bid for SMS

Mohamed Salah wants to stay at Liverpool for “as long as he can”, says Mido, with Real Madrid set to be kept waiting for at least “three or four years”. The Egyptian forward has committed to a new deal with the Reds through to 2023 and is expected to stick around for the foreseeable future. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/salah-will-stay-at-liverpool-for-as-long-as-he-can-mido/1fddmyklghgpn1cld0p02zvegh" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Salah will stay at Liverpool for years'

Nice have made a&nbsp;€7 million (£6.3m/$8m) bid for New York City FC midfielder Jesus Medina, according to journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/Perreski/status/1030514289323507713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1030514289323507713&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlssoccer.com%2Fpost%2F2018%2F08%2F17%2Freport-patrick-vieiras-nice-make-bid-nycfcs-jesus-medina" target="_blank">Pablo Pedrero</a>. New Nice boss Patrick Vieira is keen to reunite with the Paraguay international after he impressed in MLS under the ex-Arsenal midfielder's stewardship.

Nice make bid for NYCFC's Medina

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain presidents Josep María Bartomeu and Nasser Al Khelaifi have met in Madrid, reports <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2018/08/17/football/1534528687_986882.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The two sides are reported to be in transfer discussions, with Adrien Rabiot being linked with a switch to Camp Nou and Ousmane Dembele with a move to Parc des Princes.

Barca & PSG in Dembele discussions?

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde has dismissed speculation the La Liga champions could sign Paul Pogba. The Manchester United star is&nbsp;reportedly unsettled at Old Trafford amid speculation he has fallen out with manager Jose Mourinho. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pogba-transfer-talk-of-no-interest-to-barcelona-boss/188m82fa136vd1356a2alw47o8" target="_blank">See what the Barca boss has had to say on the ongoing rumours&nbsp;here.</a>

Barca quiet on Pogba talk

With the deadline in Italy having passed ahead of the new top-flight campaign, Goal looks at the new faces from whom big things are expected. Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain may have dominated the headlines, but there were plenty of other notable deals done. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ronaldo-higuain-and-the-biggest-signings-of-the-serie-a/1rbr68xqfj14r1dwoepjxn04sv" target="_blank">Check out a rundown of the best here.</a>

Best deals of the Serie A window

David Ospina has completed his loan switch from Arsenal to Napoli, with the Serie A side having a €5 million purchase option. The Colombia international goalkeeper has left Emirates Stadium after slipping behind Petr Cech and summer signing Bernd Leno in the Gunners' pecking order. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ospina-leaves-arsenal-on-napoli-loan-ahead-of-5m-transfer/19qmdt515jkcg1984e86rhv1vn" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ospina leaves Arsenal on Napoli loan

Ragnar Klavan has completed a £2 million ($2.5m) move to Cagliari, with Liverpool having deemed the defender&nbsp;surplus to requirements. Goal&nbsp;revealed earlier this week that the Reds would consider offers for the 32-year-old&nbsp;after seeing him slip down the pecking order. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-part-with-klavan-as-2m-cagliari-deal-is-pushed/11p0pwngladci1w56g34drqvsl" target="_blank">Check out the full story on his switch here.</a>

Klavan leaves Liverpool for Italy

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will not be making a move for Claudio Marchisio following his release by Juventus, despite&nbsp;losing Kevin De Bruyne for up to three months. The reigning Premier League champions have seen their Belgium international playmaker laid low by knee ligament damage. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/guardiola-rules-out-move-for-marchisio-as-de-bruyne-cover-at-man-/1lq3fm79vokym13m2cdm53dcj2" target="_blank">Click here to see what Guardiola has said on a possible dip into the free agent pool.</a>

Man City won't move for Marchisio

Jose Mourinho says&nbsp;Matteo Darmian will stay at Manchester United despite&nbsp;<a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/darmian-determined-leave-manchester-united-defensive/10zots4cwj7jg1byswompnli69" target="_blank">the defender announcing his intention to leave</a>. Italy international Darmian has been linked with a return to Serie A, but with the&nbsp;league's transfer window closing on Friday a deal has not materialised. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mourinho-confident-darmian-will-stick-with-man-utd/179s161dlpkn513vrvj39v2re0" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Darmian to remain at Man Utd

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">ℹ️ Comunicado oficial I <a href="https://twitter.com/SimoneZaza?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SimoneZaza</a> <a href="https://t.co/q0SAnjHK0v">https://t.co/q0SAnjHK0v</a>— Valencia CF 🦇💯 (@valenciacf) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciacf/status/1030494893171453953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Zaza leaves Valencia for Torino

Steve Bruce says Jack Grealish would have joined Tottenham if the club had made a bid earlier in the summer transfer window. Spurs eventually made a £20 million bid for the winger on deadline day but were unable to complete a deal. &nbsp;“It’s fair to say we were in such a bad position financially that if Tottenham had have done their work early, then I’m sure he would have been a Tottenham player," Bruce said. “Before the takeover came in, everyone was for sale – that’s how difficult the situation was."

Bruce: Grealish would be a Spurs player if they'd bid earlier

David Ospina has joined Napoli from Arsenal, per <a href="http://www.legaseriea.it/it/serie-a/calcio-mercato?squadra=napoli" target="_blank">Lega Serie A</a>. The goalkeeper moves to the Italian side on loan, having fallen behind Petr Cech and Bernd Leno in Unai Emery's pecking order at the club.&nbsp;

Ospina joins Napoli from Arsenal

<ad><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeEkong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeEkong</a> 🇳🇬 Scopri di più su <a href="https://twitter.com/WTroostEkong?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WTroostEkong</a>, nuovo difensore bianconero ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/oLabDeAKTm">https://t.co/oLabDeAKTm</a> <a href="https://t.co/7F6MTL1wkA">pic.twitter.com/7F6MTL1wkA</a>— Udinese Calcio (@Udinese_1896) <a href="https://twitter.com/Udinese_1896/status/1030455390025273345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></ad>

Udinese sign Troost-Ekong

Alaves want to sign Barcelona striker Paco Alcacer on loan, per <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20180817/451343142515/paco-alacer-alaves-cedido.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Alcacer has scored just 15 goals for the Camp Nou club in 50 appearances, and Alaves, who <g class="gr_ gr_109 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace" data-gr-id="109" id="109">are</g> set to play the Camp Nou club this weekend, <g class="gr_ gr_146 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace" data-gr-id="146" id="146">are</g> keen on taking him on a short-term deal.

Alaves want Alcacer

Joao Mario is set to join Rubin Kazan from Inter this summer, reports <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/17-08-2018/inter-joao-mario-uscita-c-rubin-kazan-290242032238.shtml?refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">Gazzetta </a><g class="gr_ gr_48 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling" data-gr-id="48" id="48"><a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/17-08-2018/inter-joao-mario-uscita-c-rubin-kazan-290242032238.shtml?refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">dello</a></g><a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/17-08-2018/inter-joao-mario-uscita-c-rubin-kazan-290242032238.shtml?refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank"> Sport</a>.&nbsp; The midfielder spent last season on loan at West Ham and is now poised to replace Alex Song at the Russian club.&nbsp;

Joao Mario to join Rubin Kazan 

Maurizio Sarri says he is sure Eden Hazard will spend the season with Chelsea instead of joining Real Madrid. The Spanish giants continue to be linked to the attacker, but he has been offered a lucrative contract at Chelsea. And although Sarri stayed quiet on the likelihood of Hazard extending his stay, he is confident he will stay put. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/sarri-certain-hazard-is-staying-at-chelsea-despite-real/1fx6q8z0v98fp10cufcey73wdl" target="_blank">Read what Sarri had to say about Hazard here</a>

Sarri certain Hazard will stay at Chelsea

Celtic have rejected a £13 million ($17m) from Porto for Olivier Ntcham,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands. The Portuguese side will come back for the midfielder, however, and he wants the Glasgow club to reach an agreement and let him leave. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/celtic-reject-13m-bid-for-ntcham-from-porto/n8m97d6hhqvo1nm562p1wg5yv" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Celtic reject £13m bid for Ntcham

Jose Mourinho has played down talk of a rift between himself and Barcelona target Paul Pogba, confirming him as Red Devils captain for the weekend. Pogba and his relationship with his manager has come under fire once again this season and the midfielder stirred speculation of an Old Trafford exit with comments after the club's opening Premier League fixture of the campaign. Following a 2-1 victory over Leicester, Pogba said of the rumours:&nbsp;"There are things I can say and there are things I cannot say... otherwise I will get fined." Reports suggesting Pogba would try and force a move to Barca followed but Mourinho has now moved to reject claims of any disharmony between the two. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/paul-pogba-jose-mourinho-never-been-happier-manchester/19fj1dtm0e7741vzm9bvdwnckn" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Mourinho talks Pogba amid Barca rumours

Former Arsenal striker Gervinho is set to undergo a medical at Serie A side Parma today, Goal understands. Gervinho left Roma in 2016&nbsp;to join Chinese Super League outfit Hebei China Fortune in a deal worth around&nbsp;€18 million (£16m/$20.5m) but is now close to completing his Italian return. The 31-year-old scored 26 goals in 88 games for Roma during his three-year stay at the club.

Former Arsenal forward set for Parma medical

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his Juventus debut against Chievo this weekend. Boss Massimiliano Allegri will hand the 33-year-old his first competitive start following his €100 million (£89m/$114m) move from Real Madrid, but has warned his side not to get complacent. "We shouldn't think that, with Ronaldo, we'll win regardless. He brings extra value to our team." <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/cristiano-ronaldo-does-not-guarantee-serie-a-title/u8spcm5h491c18ivdx1zyh58v" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Ronaldo debut set for Chievo

<ad> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCFC</a> are delighted to welcome Cuco Martina to the <a href="https://twitter.com/bet365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bet365</a> Stadium on a season-long loan from <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Everton</a>, subject to EFL and FA approval. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/welcomeCuco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#welcomeCuco</a> <a href="https://t.co/ui0ZqN8JP1">pic.twitter.com/ui0ZqN8JP1</a> — Stoke City FC (@stokecity) <a href="https://twitter.com/stokecity/status/1030429101780295681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></ad>

Martina joins Stoke on loan

Arsenal have confirmed that out-of-favour winger Joel Campbell has left the club to join Serie A side Frosinone. Campbell, who spent last season on loan at Real Betis, played 40 games in all competitions during his Gunners career but is not part of manager Unai Emery's plans. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/joel-campbell-joins-frosinone-from-arsenal/5gpppb1t19xv1dg814oh9qgzy" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Joel Campbell leaves Arsenal

Neymar has been backed to join Real Madrid from PSG, by his former team-mate Yuri Berchiche. Yuri left PSG to join La Liga side Athletic Bilbao in the <g class="gr_ gr_129 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-del replaceWithoutSep" data-gr-id="129" id="129">summer,</g> and believes former Barcelona star Neymar will soon tread the same path back to Spain.&nbsp; "I see him returning but more in white than in blue and red," Yuri told&nbsp;El Larguero. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/neymar-transfer-news-i-can-see-psg-star-joining-real-madrid-says-/asou7osqm38b1hu118wpzans3" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Neymar backed for Real Madrid move

Real Madrid <g class="gr_ gr_65 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace" data-gr-id="65" id="65">have</g> identified Timo Werner, Rodrigo and Mauro Icardi as potential signings this summer, per <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2018/08/17/primera/1534461604_236498.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Los Blancos lost Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus this summer but they cannot afford to purchase a player like Harry Kane or Kylian Mbappe to replace him.&nbsp; As such, Werner, Rodrigo and Icardi have emerged as potential targets, with any deal for one of the players likely to cost around €80 million (£71m/$91m).

Madrid identify three strikers to replace Ronaldo

<ad><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">El regreso de un gran goleador. ⚽⚽⚽ ¡Bienvenido a casa, <a href="https://twitter.com/carlos7bacca?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@carlos7bacca</a>! 🇨🇴 <a href="https://t.co/OtgSIvan9F">pic.twitter.com/OtgSIvan9F</a>— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) <a href="https://twitter.com/VillarrealCF/status/1030401379708362752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></ad>

Bacca joins Villarreal

<center><ad><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kramaric2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kramaric2022</a> 🎉 Andrej <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kramaric?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kramaric</a> hat seinen Vertrag bei der <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSG</a> vorzeitig um zwei weitere Jahre bis 2022 verlängert! 🌐 Alle Infos: <a href="https://t.co/59ZIBioE77">https://t.co/59ZIBioE77</a> <a href="https://t.co/cGKttLjDuh">pic.twitter.com/cGKttLjDuh</a>— TSG Hoffenheim (@tsghoffenheim) <a href="https://twitter.com/tsghoffenheim/status/1030401360288788480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></ad></center>

Kramaric signs new Hoffenheim deal

Celtic have signed Daniel Arzani on a two-year loan from Manchester City. Arzani has won five caps for Australia but has yet to play for City, having spent the previous two seasons on loan at Melbourne City in Australia.

Celtic sign Arzani on loan from Man City

Gus Poyet has left his role as Bordeaux coach&nbsp;after a disagreement with the French side. The coach criticised the club in a press conference over the sale of&nbsp;Gaetan Laborde to Montpellier, calling the decision a "disgrace". And the partnership between the two parties has broken down, as his departure became official on Friday. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/bordeaux-boss-poyet-leaves-club-after-disagreement-with-chairman-/19yi5udagcl5e1bbjuxbd4u5bn" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Poyet leaves Bordeaux after chairman disagreement

The 13-year-old son of former Barcelona and Brazil star Ronaldinho has joined Cruzeiro,&nbsp;AS&nbsp;claims. Joao Mendes and his mother reached an agreement with the Brazilian side after the young striker rejected&nbsp;an approach from Paris Saint-Germain.

Ronaldinho's 13-year-old son joins Cruzeiro

Liverpool have agreed to sell defender Ragnar Klavan to Cagliari in a £2 million ($2.5m) deal. The Estonia&nbsp;international will travel to Italy on Friday to complete a medical and finalise personal terms as he ends his two-year stay at Anfield. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/liverpool-to-consider-ragnar-klavan-sale-as-reds-plan-for/19x0vpmwls1hk1hdy33hz1n0bu" target="_blank">Goal&nbsp;revealed earlier this week that the Reds would consider offers for the 32-year-old</a>, and Cagliari have seen off interest from Germany to land the experienced centre-back. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-defender-klavan-set-to-join-cagliari-in-2m-deal/10qq8zel8sy9618ly6e6takqpi" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here!</a>

Klavan set for £2m Cagliari switch

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb">25 unforgettable years in black and white draw to a close for <a href="https://twitter.com/ClaMarchisio8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ClaMarchisio8</a> 🏳🏴 Thank you for everything, Claudio! <a href="https://t.co/pZYAu9iGfs">https://t.co/pZYAu9iGfs</a> <a href="https://t.co/AI6YtCmTQq">pic.twitter.com/AI6YtCmTQq</a>— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1030361084023066624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">17 August 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> Claudio Marchisio has left Juventus after they agreed to a mutual termination of his contract. The midfielder has been linked with a move to Monaco.

Marchisio leaves Juventus

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb">Djidji al Toro<a href="https://t.co/I1gZh4LJe7">https://t.co/I1gZh4LJe7</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SFT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SFT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/djidji?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#djidji</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/toro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#toro</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/torino?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#torino</a> <a href="https://t.co/gAbMSzKzAH">pic.twitter.com/gAbMSzKzAH</a>— Torino Football Club (@TorinoFC_1906) <a href="https://twitter.com/TorinoFC_1906/status/1030356336553410560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">17 August 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> Nantes defender Koffi Djidji has joined Torino on loan with a view to a permanent move to the Serie A club.

Torino complete Djidji loan

Real Madrid have been left enraged by Inter for contacting Luka Modric without permission,&nbsp;<a href="http://cadenaser.com/ser/2018/08/16/deportes/1534449124_272821.html" target="_blank">Cadena SER</a>&nbsp;says. The Italian side's interest has been growing in recent weeks amid reports the Croatia international could be set to follow Cristiano Ronaldo to Italy. However, Madrid president Florentino Perez has denounced the Serie A side for attempting to lure the star midfielder behind their back.

Real Madrid fume at Inter over Modric talks

Roma have had a €40 million (£36m/$45m) for Leon Bailey rejected by Bayer Leverkusen, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mediasetpremium.it/" target="_blank">Mediaset Premium</a>. The Serie A side are determined to bring the Jamaica international to Italy this summer, but their offer falls short of Bayer Leverkusen's €50m (£45m/$57m) asking price.

Roma's €40m Bailey bid blocked by Bayer 

Toronto FC striker&nbsp;Jozy Altidore has drawn interest from clubs in Serie&nbsp;A and Ligue 1, according to <a href="http://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/3600193/toronto-fc-and-us-star-jozy-altidore-attracting-attention-from-serie-aligue-1" target="_blank">ESPN FC.&nbsp;</a> Altidore, 28, has&nbsp;scored 56 goals in 107 appearances in all competitions since arriving in MLS in 2015.&nbsp; The U.S. international spent time with several European sides prior to his move to Toronto, including Sunderland and AZ.&nbsp;

Altidore draws Serie A, Ligue 1 attention

Liverpool defender Ragnar&nbsp;Klavan&nbsp;is closing in on a €2 million move to Cagliari, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/cagliari-vicino-larrivo-di-klavan-dal-liverpool" target="_blank">Gianluca&nbsp;Di Marzio.&nbsp;</a> The 32-year-old moved to Anfield from&nbsp;Augsburg in 2016, and is in the final year of his contact.&nbsp; With&nbsp;Virgil van Dijk, Dejan Lovren, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez in place, Klavan's&nbsp;prospects for minutes with the Reds in 2018-19 appeared to be limited.&nbsp;

Klavan nears Cagliari move

Chelsea star Willian will be&nbsp;given a new two-year contract with a pay rise, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7033852/willian-new-deal/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The 30-year-old Brazilian was subject of interest from Manchester United and Barcelona this summer, but is ready to extend his stay with the Stamford Bridge side.&nbsp; Willian's current deal pays him £120,000 per week and expires in 2020.&nbsp;

Willian to sign new two-year deal

Paris Saint-Germain are no longer interested in signing Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, claims <a href="http://www.espn.com/soccer/club/paris-saint-germain/160/blog/post/3599485/psg-thilo-kehrer-move-over-jerome-boateng-is-sound-business-sense" target="_blank">ESPN FC.</a> The Ligue&nbsp;1 champions <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2018/08/16/47056842/kehrer-completes-37m-psg-move-on-five-year-contract" target="_blank">confirmed the arrival of Thilo Kehrer from Schalke</a>&nbsp;on Thursday, which has satisfied their search for defensive reinforcements. Boateng, 29, appears set to stay at Bayern with his other reported suitor, Manchester United, no longer able to sign players before January.&nbsp;

PSG end interest in Boateng

Arsenal are confident that midfielder Aaron Ramsey will sign a new deal with the club, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/aaron-ramsey-new-contract-arsenal-13093124" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The&nbsp;27-year-old&nbsp;is in the final year of his contract, and has generated interest from&nbsp;Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona and Lazio&nbsp;among other clubs. But Arsenal still feel they will be able to hold on to Ramsey, who joined the Gunners in 2008.

Arsenal confident Ramsey will sign new deal

Julian Draxler&nbsp;could leave Paris Saint-Germain by the end of August, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-draxler-depart-possible-396187" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp; PSG manager Thomas Tuchel is considering using new arrival&nbsp;Thilo Kehrer&nbsp;in midfield, which would further diminish Draxler's chances for minutes.&nbsp; RB Leipzig,&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;and&nbsp;Schalke&nbsp;are all interested in the 24-year-old, though no formal offer has been made yet.&nbsp;

Draxler could leave PSG

Lille left-back Hamza Mendyl is close to joining Schalke, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-hamza-mendyl-lille-en-route-pour-schalke-04/931294" target="_blank">L'Equipe.</a> The 20-year-old Morocco international came on for the Ligue&nbsp;1 side at the end of last season, starting six of the club's final seven league games.&nbsp; Arsenal were also linked with a move for&nbsp;Mendyl.

Schalke to land Morocco left-back

Juventus&nbsp;are nearing the signing of 18-year-old striker&nbsp;​Nikolai Baden Frederiksen from&nbsp;Nordsjaelland, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/juventus-fatta-per-il-2000-nikolai-baden-frederiksen" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio.</a> Frederiksen&nbsp;will cost Juve €2 million and will join up with Juve's youth team with an eye toward a future with the senior side.&nbsp;

Juventus to sign Danish starlet

Everton defender Cuco Martina will join&nbsp;Stoke on a season-long loan, reports <a href="http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11701/11474168/everton-defender-cuco-martina-set-for-season-long-stoke-loan" target="_blank">Sky Sports News.</a> The 28-year-old made 28 appearances last season, but has been deemed surplus to requirements after the arrival of Lucas Digne from Barcelona

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