Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Modric pushing for Real Madrid exit

Real Madrid’s Luka Modric is still keen on a move to Inter, but time is running out for the Croatia international, per <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-direct-contact-between-modric-s-agent-and-real-madrid--30299" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. Vlado Lemic, the World Cup finalist’s agent, has been in direct contact with Madrid president Florentino Perez as he attempts to secure a release for the 32-year-old. Modric’s desire to join the Serie A outfit has been a long-running thread of the off-season, but with the Italian transfer window closing in less than 24 hours, Los Blancos look to have staved off another major departure following Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit to Juventus.

Modric wants Inter switch

Croatia international still seeking Inter switch

Real Madrid will attempt once again to sign Miralem Pjanic from Juventus, <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/99568/florentino-perez-activa-tapado-fichaje-80-millones-mas-duele-barca" target="_blank">Don Balon</a> reports. In response to their European Super Cup loss to Atletico Madrid, the Spanish giants are to bid €80 million (£72m/€91m) for the Bosnian. Juve are determined to keep hold of the player and will not let him go for less than €100m.

Madrid to tempt Juventus with Pjanic bid

Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane wants to move to the Premier League for his next job, <a href="http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. The Frenchman stood down at the Bernabeu in the summer after winning a third successive Champions League and wants another big club for his next role. While he wants to move to England, it is Manchester United he holds a particular candle for.

Zidane eyes Man Utd as his next role

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will make three new signings following his side's loss to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup, <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/noticia/detalle/99566/desastre-real-madrid-florentino-perez-activa-tres-fichajes-perder-supercopa-europa" target="_blank">Don Balon</a> reports. Having lost that fixture 4-2 after extra-time, Perez believes his side needs more depth, and as such will make a trio of additions before the transfer window closes. A midfielder, a left-back and a striker are all on the club's shopping list.

Real Madrid set for three new arrivals

Luka Modric is set to beg Real Madrid to let him leave to join Inter, <a href="https://sport.sky.it/tag/sport/luka-modric.html" target="_blank">Sky </a><a href="https://sport.sky.it/tag/sport/luka-modric.html" target="_blank">Sport</a><a href="https://sport.sky.it/tag/sport/luka-modric.html" target="_blank"> Italia</a> report. The Croatia midfielder has long been linked with the San Siro side, but Los Blancos are holding out for his €750 million release clause. Despite turning out for Madrid in their Super Cup loss to Atletico Madrid, his future remains uncertain.

Modric still wants Inter move 

Real Madrid star has heart set on San Siro

Paul Pogba still wants to move to Barcelona, the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6064545/Troubled-Paul-Pogba-heart-set-forcing-transfer-Barcelona.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports. The France international has had a troubled relationship with manager Jose Mourinho, but even if that heals, he still wants to move to Camp Nou. His desire to play for Barca is the driving force behind his wish to leave.

Pogba has his heart set on Barcelona move

Arsenal striker Stephy Mavididi is believed to be in talks with Serie A champions Juventus over a surprise&nbsp;move, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/7032335/arsenal-stephy-mavididi-juventus-loan-charlton/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 20-year-old, who has made no senior appearances for his parent club, is thought to be in discussions over a switch to Turin, sealing a definitive departure from the Emirates Stadium. Mavididi has spent three spells out on loan since turning professional in 2015 with the Gunners, with two of those stints at Charlton Athletic.

Mavididi set for shock Juventus switch

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> ❗ [BREAKING NEWS] Agreement with US Sassuolo Calcio for the transfer of Marlon Santos<a href="https://t.co/3nWcfUJpMO">https://t.co/3nWcfUJpMO</a> — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1030156585199390720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sassuolo sign Marlon from Barca

Arsenal’s Krystian Bielik has joined Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan deal. The Polish centre-back joined the Gunners in 2015 but has struggled to force his way into the first team. His latest loan move follows similar spells with Birmingham City and Walsall. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">✍️ Welcome to Charlton, Krystian Bielik! 👉 <a href="https://t.co/gH14zplkqv">https://t.co/gH14zplkqv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cafc</a> <a href="https://t.co/bX9Ymi1xfc">pic.twitter.com/bX9Ymi1xfc</a>— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/1030031504766894080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bielik joins Charlton on loan

John Terry has emerged as a surprise target for Portuguese side Sporting, according to <a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/Noticias/Ver/745266" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. The former Chelsea captain is currently without a club, having been released by Aston Villa at the end of last season following a failed promotion charge to the Premier League. Terry is said to have met&nbsp;Madeira Rodrigues, a candidate to become Sporting's new president, over a possible move to the club and is interested in securing a deal once the election has taken place on September 7.

Sporting to make shock move for Terry

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says that the club are yet to make a decision on the future of striker Nakhi Wells, according to the <a href="http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/16421140.burnley-yet-to-make-a-decision-on-nahki-wells-future/?ref=mac" target="_blank">Lancashire Telegraph</a>. The Bermuda international joined from Huddersfield Town for a £5m ($6.3m) move last year but failed to make an impact in his inaugural season at Turf Moor. Dyche however has stated that the forward’s imminent plans are currently not set in stone, with former club Derby County thought to be interested in a loan move.

Wells' future uncertain at Burnley

Leeds United are mulling over a move for Liverpool’s Marko Grujic if their pursuit of Muhamed Besic fails, per the <a href="https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/" target="_blank">Yorkshire Evening Post</a>. The Everton defensive midfielder is tipped to be heading for Everton and Marcelo Bielsa’s side are instead thought to be chasing the Reds’ Serbia international as a fall-back. Grujic spent last season on loan in the Championship at Cardiff City and helped the Welsh club to second-place and promotion to the Premier League.

Leeds consider swoop for Grujic

Liverpool defender Ragnar Klavan is a transfer priority for Turkish side Fenerbahce, according to the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a>. The Estonia international joined the Reds in 2016 and was an unused substitute in last season’s Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid. The 32-year-old is expected to be limited in the amount of game-time he will receive under Jurgen Klopp if he remains at Anfield for the coming campaign.

Fenerbahce pushing for Liverpool's Klavan 

Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko may be set for a loan switch to Spain from Manchester City, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/betis/20180816/451335323140/betis-cesion-city-zinchenko.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The 21-year-old, who has made 14 appearances for the Premier League champions since joining in 2016, has spent time away from the club previously on loan at PSV. Zinchenko had been posed for a €18m (£16m) move to Wolves before the English top-flight transfer deadline shut and is now tipped to potentially join up with La Liga side Real Betis, among others.

Zinchenko set for Spain move

Everton sporting director Marcel Brands has hinted that more players may leave the club before the transfer window shuts at the end of the month, according to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/411612/more-everton-players-leave-transfer-deadline-sporting-director-marcel-brands-talksport/" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>. The Toffees spent big before the Premier League window closed, bringing in a bevy of talent including Richarlison, Yerry Mina and Bernard among others. But Brands has acknowledged that there may be departures yet to come from Goodison Park as Marco Silva’s squad shapes up for the season ahead, following an opening day 2-2 draw with Wolves.

Everton exits possible, says Brands

Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony’s future at the club is still undecided according to manager Graham Potter, per <a href="https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/swansea-city-graham-potter-birmingham-15038010" target="_blank">WalesOnline</a>. The Ivory Coast international, who rejoined the Swans from Manchester City last year, was limited to 18 appearances throughout the 2017-18 campaign due to injury, as the club were relegated from the Premier League. He has been tipped to follow several other big-name players out of the door, but new coach Potter says that the 29-year-old’s Liberty Stadium tenure remains up in the air.

Bony's Swans future still undecided

Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts has joined La Liga outfit Girona on a season-long loan deal. The 21-year-old, who moved to the Etihad Stadium in 2015 from Fulham, has spent the last two-and-a-half years on loan at Scottish Premiership champions Celtic. Roberts, a former England youth international, joins fellow City midfielder Aleix Garcia on a temporary basis to Estadi Montilivi. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">OFICIAL I Patrick Roberts, nou jugador del Girona ✅ L’extrem internacional anglès, de 21 anys, arriba cedit pel <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCityCatala?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManCityCatala</a> 👉 + Iinfo <a href="https://t.co/gGmxrlGhBj">https://t.co/gGmxrlGhBj</a> Welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/patrick7roberts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@patrick7roberts</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GironaFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GironaFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OrgullGiron%C3%AD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OrgullGironí</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AcceptemElRepte?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AcceptemElRepte</a> <a href="https://t.co/RAGIG15Gvy">pic.twitter.com/RAGIG15Gvy</a>— Girona FC (@GironaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/GironaFC/status/1030107233802182656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Roberts seals Girona loan switch

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has said Petr Cech will start Saturday's derby against Chelsea, meaning that summer signing Bernd Leno will be forced to wait at least another week to make his bow for the Gunners. Emery said the decision was an "easy" one but added that he has confidence in the new arrival. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/the-decision-is-easy-emery-gives-cech-derby-backing/9ypjb5z15ti21t4jls96anwk2" target="_blank">Get his full quotes here!</a>

Leno to wait for Arsenal debut

Cristiano Ronaldo's Serie A debut with Juventus has been pushed back a week in the wake of the Genoa bridge tragedy, which left 39 dead. Juve's fixture against Chievo has been postponed following the incident.&nbsp; No date has been given for when the fixture will be played as yet. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/confusion-over-ronaldos-juventus-debut-as-serie-a-mourns/1t41fr96lsm0m1oanu4wh869pc" target="_blank">The full news is here.</a>

Ronaldo's Juventus debut postponed due to Genoa tragedy

Yaya Toure will not be offered a deal by West Ham, with Manuel Pellegrini considering his squad to be “complete” without bringing the former Barcelona and Manchester City star on board. The Chilean coach said: "Yaya Toure is a good player, but in this position we have our players. "He will always be a good player, but for the moment he is not for West Ham. For the moment, the squad is complete." <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/west-ham-rule-out-yaya-toure-offer-as-pellegrini-plans/on4z1hon76dz1jqi0owhe3gna" target="_blank">Get the full story here!</a>

West Ham rule out Yaya Toure offer

Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Alex Song's attitude has been praised by Maurizio Jacobacci, his new coach at Sion. "Everyone knows who he is, but he has presented himself so modestly," he said. "People see him as a star, I see him firstly as a great footballer.&nbsp;The greatest are often the most humble.&nbsp;The key is simplicity.&nbsp;That's what Alex has.&nbsp;The simplest game is the most complicated thing to do." The 30-year-old has spent the last two years with Rubin Kazan, where a contract dispute prevented him playing regularly.

Ex-Gunner Song praised by Sion boss

Saint-Etienne have completed a deal to sign former Newcastle midfielder Remy Cabella on a permanent basis from Marseille. Cabella spent the second half of last season on loan from the Stade Velodrome side. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InMyFeelings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InMyFeelings</a> ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/Xpfexk76zM">pic.twitter.com/Xpfexk76zM</a> — AS Saint-Etienne (@ASSEofficiel) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASSEofficiel/status/1030087099112976384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2018</a></blockquote> </center>

Saint-Etienne confirm Cabella signing

Everton director of football Marcel Brands has denied reports that inflated agent fees, which proved prohibitive to Manchester United, were involved in the transfer of Yerry Mina from Barcelona to Goodison Park. “I put the offer in and Barcelona asked for a totally different amount that we would never have paid. Then they said: 'Ok, we will wait until the end of the market.'&nbsp;We never changed our offer," he claims. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/everton-deny-man-utd-reports-over-mina-agent-fees/nzzey1u1p3ua1lxfm241ouz6v" target="_blank">Get the full story here!</a>

Everton deny Man Utd reports over Mina agent fees

Linked with a €14&nbsp;million move to Southampton this summer, Lille attacker Nicolas Pepe is unlikely to be on the move this summer. After starting the season in bright form with a goal last weekend, the Saints target is set to remain at the club until at least January. Sevilla had been touted to move for the young attacker, with a €25m bid reported. "Do I think we'll keep Pepe? Yes," head coach Christophe Galtier said on Thursday. "Firstly, the player wants to stay, and secondly the president wishes to retain him."

Southampton target Pepe not leaving Lille

In comes Barcelona defender Sergi Palencia on loan to Bordeaux, but leaving the Ligue 1 club on a similar deal is Paul Baysse, who joins Caen. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Benvinguda <a href="https://twitter.com/Sergipalencia96?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sergipalencia96</a> ! Le latéral du <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBarcelona</a> est prêté pour une saison en Gironde ! <a href="https://t.co/aZc8ffgddA">pic.twitter.com/aZc8ffgddA</a>— FC Girondins de Bordeaux (@girondins) <a href="https://twitter.com/girondins/status/1030069212759371776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">C'est officiel, <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulBaysse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaulBaysse</a> s'est engagé sous forme de prêt (sans OA) avec le <a href="https://twitter.com/SMCaen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SMCaen</a>. Nous lui souhaitons une très belle saison en Normandie <a href="https://t.co/AuxYyjlZap">pic.twitter.com/AuxYyjlZap</a>— FC Girondins de Bordeaux (@girondins) <a href="https://twitter.com/girondins/status/1030077520635486208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Barcelona defender completes Bordeaux move

Keylor Navas' position as Real Madrid No.1 has been hit by Wednesday's 4-2 Super Cup loss to Atletico Madrid, <a href="http://www.marca.com/" target="_blank">Marca</a> reports. Head coach Julen Lopetegui had not decided between the Costa Rica goalkeeper and new signing Thibaut Courtois, but the loss means that Navas' position has been seriously weakened. Indeed, it is even suggested he could be sold before the end of the transfer window.

Super Cup loss a blow to Navas

Steven N'Zonzi's move to Roma means that French amateur side Beauvais have struck it rich. The midfielder's transfer from Sevilla to the Serie A side for €24 million means that the fifth-tier team from northern Paris have netted €133,250 as he spent the 2004-05 season there. "It's superb news," their president told <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/ile-de-france/le-transfert-de-steven-nzonzi-fait-les-affaires-de-l-as-beauvais-15-08-2018-7853772.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>.

Beauvais hit jackpot with N'Zonzi deal

Chelsea opted against signing Nabil Fekir from Lyon over the summer. The Blues held talks with the French club over the possibility of acquiring the France international, but decided against making a bid worth £65 million ($85m). Of course, Fekir almost joined Liverpool during the summer, but that deal fell through. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-opted-against-fekir-move-as-pulisic-interest-remains/hm5ikuyer0rr1i719mx9mv4ve" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea opted against Fekir move

Manuel Pellegrini has ruled out a move for free agent Yaya Toure. The West Ham manager was asked about the possibility of contract talks with the former Manchester City <g class="gr_ gr_5 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-del replaceWithoutSep" data-gr-id="5" id="5">midfielder,</g> but dismissed the prospect. "At the moment our squad is good," he replied.

Pellegrini rules out move for Yaya Toure

Leeds United missed out on an Iran international during the summer transfer window, per <a href="https://turkish-football.com/majid-hosseini-rejected-leeds-united-move-after-trabzonspor-promise-bielsa-was-keen-on-2018-world-cup-defender/" target="_blank">Turkish-Football.com</a>. Marcelo Bielsa was keen to sign Majid Hosseini following his performances at the World Cup, but he instead joined Trabzonspor, having previously given his word to the club.

Leeds miss out on Iran international

Nice striker Mario Balotelli could finish the season at West Ham, <a href="http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. The Premier League side are following developments regarding the Italian closely and could make a move for him in January if no deal can be found before then. The Italy international is out of contract at the end of the season and is currently being chased by Marseille, Napoli and Torino. However, Nice are refusing to sell him for less than €10 million and time is running out for a deal to be done by the end of the summer window in Europe. The Hammers could, therefore, swoop in January.

West Ham enter Balotelli chase

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Ich werde <a href="https://twitter.com/s04?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@s04</a> als meine Heimat immer im Herzen behalten und weiter verfolgen - egal wo ich bin! Glück auf! Euer Thilo 🙌🏾 <a href="https://t.co/oF9Aw9AlVj">pic.twitter.com/oF9Aw9AlVj</a> — Thilo Kehrer (@KehrerThilo) <a href="https://twitter.com/KehrerThilo/status/1030019549679284229?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Kehrer offers his Schalke goodbyes after PSG switch

Sevilla right-back Sebastien Corchia is set to move to Benfica on loan, <a href="http://eldesmarque.com/sevilla/sevilla-futbol-club/1111008-corchia-viaja-a-lisboa-para-cerrar-su-cesion-al-benfica" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a> reports. The 27-year-old France international had an injury-hit campaign in Spain last season and missed out on the World Cup as a consequence. He will replace&nbsp;Tyronne Ebuhei, who will miss much of the season due to serious knee injury, in Lisbon.

Corchia heading for Benfica loan

Former Arsenal attacker Joel Campbell is set to complete his move to Frosinone in Serie A later today. According to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/serie-a/2018/08/15/calciomercato-frosinone-campbell-arsenal.html" target="_blank">Sky Italia</a>, he underwent a medical on Wednesday night.

Campbell set for Frosinone move

Thilo Kehrer has completed his move from Schalke to PSG for €37 million (£33m/$42m). The Parisians are impressed with his versatility and claim to have beaten many top European clubs to the German's signature. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/kehrer-completes-37m-psg-move-on-five-year-contract/dfipkoxfzfk119nv9xcfrgxww" target="_blank">The full story is here!</a>

Kehrer completes €37m PSG move

Benfica have postponed Ruben Dias' transfer negotiations with Lyon, <a href="https://www.abola.pt/Clubes/Noticias/Ver/745240/40/" target="_blank">A Bola</a> reports. The Portuguese side want to retain the centre-back until after they have played their Champions League playoff fixtures against Greek side PAOK. The second leg of that match is on August 29, leaving little time for the Ligue 1 side to force through what they anticipate will be a club-record deal. Dias is expected to cost around €30 million (£27m/$34m).

Benfica postpone Ruben Dias transfer talks

Adrien Rabiot is set to use his position of strength to demand a €9 million-per-year deal from Paris Saint-Germain, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/parisunited6/status/1029997377082597376" target="_blank">Paris United</a>. With just a year left on his contract and the possibility of leaving for free next summer, the player knows he is in a strong bargaining position. Barcelona, meanwhile, are ramping up their interest as the close of the transfer window approaches in Spain.

Rabiot to demand €9m-per-year contract

Mathias Pogba, brother of Manchester United star Paul, has failed a trial with Germany third-tier club&nbsp;KFC Uerdingen because he is too fat. Coach Stefan Kramer said: "He would not have been able to improve our team... he still has too many kilos around his hips." Pogba's previous clubs include&nbsp;Wrexham, Crewe, Crawley and Partick Thistle.

Pogba too fat for German third division

Toby Alderweireld will secure the contract of his dreams in the near future, Jermain Jenas believes. Tottenham may be standing firm against the Belgian's desire to leave, but with Bayern Munich hovering, the ex-England midfielder believes it is only a matter of time before the centre-back gets his due. “He’s coming to the end of his career, he wants that big contract, he deserves that big contract and he’s going to get that big contract,”&nbsp;he said of the 29-year-old. “And if Tottenham aren’t the club to do it, he’ll wait and get it elsewhere.” <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/alderweireld-denied-man-utd-move-but-will-get-big-contract/12p8q36pg4wan1h2q8jya79bo6" target="_blank">Get the full story here!</a>

'Alderweireld will leave Spurs for a big contract'

Former Juventus midfielder Albin Ekdal is back in Serie A, having completed a move to Sampdoria from Hamburg. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 📄 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ekdal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ekdal</a> è blucerchiato: dall'<a href="https://twitter.com/HSV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HSV</a> a titolo definitivo ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/JdTwtmYl0Q">https://t.co/JdTwtmYl0Q</a> <a href="https://t.co/P8uIkbHTrH">pic.twitter.com/P8uIkbHTrH</a> — U.C. Sampdoria (@sampdoria) <a href="https://twitter.com/sampdoria/status/1029988304354193409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ekdal signs with Sampdoria

Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev admits that Real Madrid are still troubled on missing out on Kylian Mbappe. The striker was loaned to Paris Saint-Germain last summer with a compulsory purchase option, much to the chagrin of Madrid president Florentino Perez. "Every time he sees me he always blames me for not selling him Kylian Mbappe," Vasilyev told RMC. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-still-blame-me-for-not-selling-them-mbappe/1f3y9q76kiqnf1rhp3uwtl3y87" target="_blank">The full story is here!</a>

Missing out on Mbappe annoys Madrid - Vasilyev

Saint-Etienne will complete the signing of Marseille midfielder Remy Cabella on Thursday, <a href="https://www.ledauphine.com/sport/2018/08/16/c-est-pour-aujourd-hui" target="_blank">Le Dauphine</a> reports. The former Newcastle man has long been linked with a move to Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, where he spent the second half of last season on loan. He will sign a four-year deal with the Ligue 1 side.

Saint-Etienne to complete Cabella signing

AC Milan have agreed a part-exchange deal to sign Samu Castillejo from Villarreal, <a href="http://www.marca.com/futbol/villarreal/2018/08/15/5b746057e5fdea564c8b45bf.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> states. Malaga will receive in the region of €4 million (£3.6m/$4.5m)&nbsp;for left winger Samu, while Milan will pay Villarreal a further €15m next summer. As part of the transfer, striker Carlos Bacca will be sent in the opposite direction.

Milan to swap Bacca for Castillejo

Dimitar Berbatov has played down Paul Pogba's spat with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho. The ex-Red Devils striker believes the rift has been over-exaggerated in the media and that the France midfielder will not move to Barcelona this summer. "There has been chat in the media about him being unhappy, but I think the newspapers and social media are always focused on that side of things, trying to find problems that aren't necessarily there, constantly exaggerating - it's on the pitch that matters," he told betfair. "Jose and Pogba will figure it out." <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/pogba-mourinho-will-figure-it-out-man-utd-feud-being-exaggerated-/1dvfiedfewa7m1cgonppa6g1kh" target="_blank">Get his full quotes here!</a>

Pogba and Mourinho will be fine - Berbatov

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has played down the prospect of losing midfielder Luka Modric before the end of August. The 32-year-old continues to be linked with a move to Inter, but he says the World Cup 2018 Golden Ball winner is delighted to be at the Bernabeu. "He couldn't be happier to continue playing for Real Madrid," Perez told Movistar+. <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/modric-couldnt-be-happier-at-real-madrid-blancos-director/ht45u5qcmvcq1wu2a57joyorq" target="_blank">Get the full story right here!</a>

'Modric couldn't be happier at Real Madrid'

Marseille are ready to make a fresh bid for Celtic striker Moussa Dembele, <a href="https://abonnes.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-l-om-bouge-pour-simone-zaza/931017" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. No offer has been made yet, but it is believed a €15 million bid could be sufficient to sign the forward. OM have not yet abandoned hope of signing Mario Balotelli from Nice, but have had two recent offers rebuffed.

Marseille back in for Celtic striker Dembele

Marcelo said he is happy with the state of&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;after their UEFA Super Cup loss to Atletico Madrid, while Julen Lopetegui turned his attention to La Liga. "I don't make the signings. The squad looks good to me. We are united as a group." <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/marcelo-happy-with-madrid-squad-amid-transfer-talk/1tc9lrkwq87hn11dm699o7n1r9" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Marcelo happy with Madrid squad

Wilfried Zaha has become Crystal Palace's best-paid player ever, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wilfried-zaha-transfer-latest-huge-13087867" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Having signed a new five-year deal with the club, he is set to scoop £135,000 ($171,000) a week or £33.8m over the duration of his deal. Tottenham, Everton and Chelsea all wanted him this summer but were unable to match Palace's £60m demands.

Zaha's staggering new wage revealed 

LAFC has sent rookie&nbsp;Tristan Blackmon&nbsp; out on loan to&nbsp;USL side Phoenix Rising FC, the <a href="https://www.lafc.com/post/2018/08/15/lafc-loans-defender-tristan-blackmon-phoenix-rising-fc" target="_blank">club announced on Wednesday</a>.&nbsp; Blackmon has made five starts in league play for the club in 2018.&nbsp;

LAFC loan rookie to Phoenix 

Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic is set to sign a new contract, according to <a href="http://www.mediasetpremium.it/" target="_blank">Mediaset Premium</a>. The former Roma and Lyon man will add one year to his current deal, which ends in 2021, but his wage will jump to €7 million (£6.7m/$8.5m)&nbsp;per year - a rise of €2.5m. Barcelona, PSG and Real Madrid have been chasing him this summer.

Pjanic set for new Juventus deal

Julen Lopetegui says&nbsp;losing to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup does not mean Real Madrid will decide to sign new players. "What was outlined by the club's sports policy does not change by this final," Lopetegui said to&nbsp;Movistar. "Now La Liga starts, which is a very important title for me, and we have to start well." <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/super-cup-loss-doesnt-change-real-madrid-transfer-policy/pn8p7usb343r1uwl4pt9i03do" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

No panic signings for Madrid

Serie A outfit Sassuolo have finalised a deal to sign Marlon on loan from Barcelona, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/sassuolo-set-to-sign-marlon-from-barcelona-39198" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a> reports. He has undergone his medical and the Italian side have beaten Schalke to his signature. They will pay €6 million (€5.4m/$6.7m)&nbsp;up front&nbsp;plus the same fee again later.

Sassuolo swoop for Barcelona defender

Juventus will not move for Adrien Rabiot this summer, according to <a href="http://www.tuttosport.com/foto/calcio/calciomercato/2018/08/15-46406420/juventus_da_pogba_a_rabiot_ecco_le_strategie_per_il_futuro/#slide-3" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>.&nbsp; The Italians had been linked with a transfer for the 23-year-old PSG midfielder, but they are prepared to play a waiting game. Rabiot's deal is up at the end of the season but Barcelona and Liverpool are both floating as well.

Juventus will not make Rabiot move 

Rangers have turned down an approach from Bordeaux for striker Alfredo Morelos, according to the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-reject-derisory-alfredo-morelos-13087951" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>. The Ibrox side have branded the offer derisory, with the bid thought to have been around £3.75 million. Steve Gerrard's side will not sell for less than the £7.5m ($9.5m) they rejected for the player in January.

Rangers reject 'derisory' Morelos bid 

Wantaway Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld could be set for Bayern Munich, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/toby-alderweireld-could-join-bayern-13087799" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. Should Jerome Boateng depart the Bundesliga side for Paris Saint-Germain, a vacancy would arise at centre-back. Alderweireld could fill that gap, having seen a potential move to Manchester United this summer break down.

Alderweireld linked with Bayern Munich switch 

Real Madrid could sign Christian Eriksen before the end of the transfer window in Spain, the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1003963/Real-Madrid-Christian-Eriksen-Luka-Modric-transfer-news" target="_blank">Express</a> reports. The Tottenham star has been linked with PSG, but a late move from the Spanish side could see him head to the Bernabeu. That would allow Luka Modric to leave for Inter, where he has been linked for much of the summer. Spurs have reportedly placed a €200m (£178m/$226m) fee on their midfielder, which is likely to scupper any deal.

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