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Atletico Madrid have announced that Manchester City have deposited funds with La Liga to make the tranfer of Rodri official. The fee is €70m (£63m/$79m) and represents City's highest transfer fee. "The player has unilaterally terminated the emplyment constract that bound him to our club until June 30, 2023,"&nbsp; <a href="https://www.atleticodemadrid.com/noticias/el-manchester-city-deposita-en-laliga-el-importe-de-la-clausula-de-rescision-de-rodrigo" target="_blank">says the statement</a>. The 23-year-old made 34 appearances for Atleti last year, in hos lone season with the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-activate-rodris-70m-release-clause/ws0kaieu1s481d66f9w23ng2r">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Man City pay Rodri release clause

Atletico announce fee deposited with La Liga

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has agreed to join Paris Saint-Germain this summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/coutinho-dice-psg-7533757" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Brazil international's move to Parc des Princes will help facilitate Neymar's transfer in the opposite direction. PSG have requested a player be used as part of the deal that would see Neymar return to Camp Nou after two years in France.

Coutinho agrees to join PSG

Brazil international set to leave Camp Nou

Harry Maguire has told Leicester City that he wants to leave the club this summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9422368/harry-maguire-leicester-man-utd-city/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal have all shown an interest in siging the England international. The Foxes, however, are holding out for £85 million ($107m) if they are to sell the former Hull City centre-back

Maguire tells Leicester he wants to leave

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mbappe-shuts-down-transfer-rumours-with-simple-message/s2pvzzsfpa5h1mwujrtp9pohz">Goal</a> reports that the 20-year-old posted an image of himself in PSG's new kit with the club's slogan, ‘Ici c’est Paris’ - ‘this is Paris’ - followed by ‘19/20’, in a clear sign of commitment to the Ligue 1 giant. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> ICI C’EST PARIS 19/20 🔴🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_inside?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PSG_inside</a> <a href="https://t.co/diGY7fksve">pic.twitter.com/diGY7fksve</a> — Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) <a href="https://twitter.com/KMbappe/status/1146137032428851200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> Mbappe has been subject to several rumours about his future this summer, with reports suggesting he was keen for a new challenge in the Spanish capital. The striker scored 39 goals and made 18 assists in an incredible season for the French champions.

Mbappe uses social media to end Madrid speculation

Real Madrid's hopes of landing Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe have been extinguished after the French attacker took to his Twitter account to send a message.

Real Madrid are pushing to include Gareth Bale in a deal to sign Manchester United's Paul Pogba this summer.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/07/02/5d1b6fde22601d34068b45d2.html" target="_blank">Marca</a> claim that the Spanish side are "eager" to put the Welsh winger in any deal for the French star.&nbsp;

Madrid want to include Bale in Pogba deal 

French star still Spanish side's top target 

Neymar is planning on rejoining Paris Saint-Germain for preseason amid rumours of a potential departure, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/eltransistoroc/status/1146171924067835906?s=21">El Transistor.</a> The Brazil star has been linked with Barcelona and a reunion alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. But, with preseason looming, Neymar is expected to return to Paris to begin training with the club that signed him from Barca two years ago.

Neymar plans to return to PSG for preseason

Brazilian not expecting Barca move this summer 

James Wilson had signed for Aberdeen after being released by Manchester United. The 23-year-old spent last season on-loan in Scotland, and has made the move permanent. Wilson made his United debut in 2014, and made 20 appearances for the Red Devils, but his career was derailed by injuries.

Wilson confirms move to Aberdeen

Romelu Lukaku's agent says Inter are 'all out' in their bid to sign the Manchester United striker. The Belgium international's representative Federico Pastorello was in Milan for meetings regarding his client, says <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11756256/romelu-lukaku-inter-milan-all-out-to-buy-manchester-united-striker-says-agent-federico-pastorello" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. "It was just a chat," Pastorello told Sky in Italy. "I spoke with [Inter] director [Giuseppe Marotta] to understand the club's intention with the player."

Inter 'all out' for Lukaku

Atletico Madrid have denied making contact with Eintracht Frankfurt for Ante Rebic. The Croatia international is rated at €40m (£31m/$45m) and rumours had linked Atleti with him. The Spanish team's president Miguel Angel Gil Marin denied the rumours. "We have not made contact with the player or the club," he told Goal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/de/meldungen/atletico-madrid-dementiert-kontakt-ante-rebic-eintracht/1j8qc5ttgb8y01u83btqyf9unn" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Atletico deny Rebic approach

Sky Sports allege that Arsenal's reported transfer budget of £45m ($57m) is a bargaining tactic, and they have £70m to spend for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha. Sky reporter Kaveh Solhekol believes the Gunners want other clubs to believe they don't have a lot of money, and that their initial £40m bid for Zaha was a 'smokescreen'. "What I have been told is that it suits Arsenal that people think they only have £45m, because when they get into negotiations over a player, the selling club is going to think Arsenal don't have much money," Solhekol said.

Arsenal have £70m for Zaha

Norwich City have signed Teemu Pukki to a new three-year contract, the club has said. Pukki, who signed from Danish club Brondby in 2018 was instrumental in the Canaries return to the Premier League last season. The Finland international scored 29 goals in the Championship as Norwich won the second-tier title to return to England's elite. "it feels amazing [to have signed a new contract]," the 29-year-old told <a href="https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2019/july/teemu-pukki-signs-new-norwich-city-contract/" target="_blank">Norwich's official website</a>. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Teemu Pukki has signed a new three-year deal with the Club, with the option of a further year! 🙌 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ncfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ncfc</a> — Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1146448610814550017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Pukki signs new deal with Norwich

<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7210605/Frank-Lampard-pictured-arriving-Stamford-Bridge.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a> reports that Frank Lampard has been photographed arriving at Chelsea's stadium in anticipation of his return to West London. The club legend is expected to replace Maurizio Sarri as the Blues' boss after the Italian left to take over as Juventus manager. Lampard, who is the club's record goalscorer with 211 in all competitions has one year of managerial experience, taking Derby County to the Championship Playoff final last season, where they lost to Aston Villa.

Lampard spotted at Stamford Bridge

Bayern Munich have overtaken Manchester&nbsp;City in the race to sign Juventus right-back&nbsp;Joao Cancelo, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-city-prende-tempo-per-cancelo-la-juve-apre-al-bayern-monaco-i-21737" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. Reports suggest the City deal&nbsp;has been "stalled for several days".&nbsp;Juventus are now ready to reopen talks with other clubs, with Bayern Munich "taking shape".

Bayern overtake Manchester City in race to sign Joao Cancelo 

Manchester City&nbsp;have confirmed the signing of left-back Angelino, one year after they sold him to&nbsp;PSV. City have triggered a buy-back clause that was inserted into the agreement when the Spaniard moved to the Eredivisie in 2018. The fee is expected to be €12 million (£10.7m/$13.5m). <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-re-sign-angelino-from-psv-in-12m-deal/ra808agtvqnk1r4r24ju6q3oo" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> SO good to have you back! 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/YKOHW8L62Q">pic.twitter.com/YKOHW8L62Q</a> — Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1146482488321224705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Manchester City re-sign Angelino from PSV in €12m deal

Atletico Madrid&nbsp;have announced the club record €120 million (£107m/$134m) signing of&nbsp;Benfica&nbsp;attacker Joao Felix. Manchester City had been interested in exploring a deal for the player depending on the future of Leroy Sane,&nbsp;while the likes of&nbsp;Juventus,&nbsp;Barcelona,&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;had all also been linked. But it's Atleti that have secured his signature. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/atletico-madrid-complete-120m-move-for-benfica-teenager-joao/14iapt9d8mlpg1hdjack2vmqzx" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PuroTalento?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PuroTalento</a> <a href="https://t.co/ehvuo8YBNI">pic.twitter.com/ehvuo8YBNI</a> — Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) <a href="https://twitter.com/Atleti/status/1146478777024897025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Atletico Madrid complete €120m move for Joao Felix

Sunderland have completed the signing of former Coventry City goalkeeper&nbsp;Lee Burge on a free transfer. The League One club confirmed Burge's arrival at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday&nbsp;after the 26-year-old left&nbsp;Coventry following the conclusion of the 2018-19 season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Welcome to Sunderland, Lee Burge! 🔴⚪️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SAFC</a> — Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunderlandAFC/status/1146444361158320128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sunderland confirm Lee Burge signing

Lille president Gerard Lopez has revealed talks with "prestigious" clubs are ongoing with regard to star forward&nbsp;Nicolas Pepe, amid reported interest from Manchester United and Manchester City. According to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-city-nicolas-pepe-16527436" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>, the in-demand 24-year-old, who netted&nbsp;23 goals and registered&nbsp;12 assists in 41 games&nbsp;last season,&nbsp;will not leave France&nbsp;until after Ivory Coast's run in the African Cup of Nations is over.

Lille president admits Nicolas Pepe talks are ongoing 

Scottish champions Celtic have agreed a deal to sign Rapid Vienna left-back&nbsp;Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo, reports the <a href="https://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/17747171.boli-bolingoli-mbombo-deal-celtic-agreed-defender-jets-sign/" target="_blank">Glasgow Evening Times</a>. The player is expected to be unveiled by the Hoops on Friday after&nbsp;the 24-year-old left training in Austria to fly&nbsp;in&nbsp;for talks.

Celtic agree deal to sign Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo

West Ham United are reportrdly "running out of patience" with forward Marko Arnautovic after his brother accused the club of treating the player like a "commodity". <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11756116/marko-arnautovic-west-ham-losing-patience-with-striker-after-latest-criticism">Sky Sports News</a> claim the East London&nbsp;club were "surprised" by comments made by Arnautovic's brother, Danijel, who claims the club are "using" the 30-year-old Austrian. "He's not a cow or a horse which you bring to market," he told&nbsp;Sky Sports News.&nbsp;"He's a highly talented footballer who is simply being used by West Ham. He's just a number to them."

West Ham 'losing patience' with Marko Arnautovic 

Ghana international forward Kevin-Prince Boateng will retrun to Sassuolo and not make his sensational Barcelona move permanent. Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali had said he expected Barcelona to make the 32-year-old's transfer permanent, bust said things had changed since then. "Right now we already know Boateng is back to Sassuolo and together we will see what he wants to do," Carnevali told Goal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/we-will-see-what-boateng-wants-to-do-sassuolo-president-says/1ezcdtqkfnacv1d6kumlinm1ex" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Boateng back with Sassuolo

Mexico international Hector Herrera has joined Atletico Madrid on a free transfer the club have announced. The midfielder will make the switch after six seasons at Porto, on a three-year contract. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 📝 | Acuerdo con <a href="https://twitter.com/HHerreramex?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HHerreramex</a> para que se convierta en nuevo jugador rojiblanco 🔴⚪ 🇲🇽 El futbolista mexicano firmará mañana su contrato para las próximas 3 temporadas 👋 ¡Bienvenido! 🔝 👉 <a href="https://t.co/z8HTjOhaUx">https://t.co/z8HTjOhaUx</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/A%C3%BApaAtleti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AúpaAtleti</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BienvenidoHerrera?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BienvenidoHerrera</a> <a href="https://t.co/cbnsdbqJTl">pic.twitter.com/cbnsdbqJTl</a> — Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) <a href="https://twitter.com/Atleti/status/1146444337426907137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> The 29-year-old made 245 appearances in Portugal, and has 70 appearances for his country.

Atletico sign Herrera

Blackpool have signed former Crystal Palace Sully Kaikai on a free transfer. The winger joins the Seasiders on a two-year contract after his contract with Dutch side NAC Breda was canceled by mutual consent, says the Blackpool Gazette. Kaikai made 11 appearances for the Eagles, and has had loan spells with Charlton, Shrewsbury, Crawley Town and Brentford.

Blackpool sign free agent winger Kaikai

Jack Wilshere has said that Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser would be a great signing for his former club Arsenal. In an interview with <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-transfers-ryan-fraser-wilshere-16519504" target="_blank">Football London</a>, the West Ham midfielder said the 25-year-old Scotland international would be a great fit for the Gunners. "I think Ryan Fraser would be a great signing. I know him well. He's probably the hardest working player I've ever worked with," Wilshere, who played with Fraser for the Cherries, said.

Wilshere urges Arsenal to sign Fraser

Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly is keen to remain in Manchester, despite links with a move back to his native France, reports <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/">L'Equipe</a>.&nbsp; It has been suggested that Lyon are interested in making a bid for the 25-year-old, but the player remains unconvinced.&nbsp; Centre-back Bailly has been at Old Trafford for the last three seasons, during which time he has made a total of 74 appearances. Arsenal are also said to be looking at the defender with a view to a potential bid.&nbsp;

Bailly wants United stay

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is seeking an update on his future sooner rather than later, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/romelu-lukaku-wants-man-utd-17375036">Mirror</a>. The Belgian forward wants to complete a move to Inter Milan before his current side head off on a pre-season tour of Australia and the Far East. So far, the Milanese giants are said to be way off United's valuation of £80 million for the player, however&nbsp;Lukaku would like to join up with Antonio Conte in Serie A.

Lukaku seeking United update

Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua have made a fresh approach for Roma winger Stephan El Shaarawy, according to <a href="https://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/mercato/2019/07/03/news/el_shaarawy_cina_rilancio_quanti_affari-230229000/">La Repubblica</a>. The first offer, said to be around the €13 million mark, was rejected by the capital club, but the report suggests the Chinese could be back for more. They want to secure a star name before their transfer window closes on July 31st, and are now said to have upped the bid to €20 million with a three-year contract offer on the table worth €12 million per season plus bonuses.

Shanghai Shenhua make fresh approach for El Shaarawy

Barnsley have completed the signing of centre-back Aapo Halme for an undisclosed fee, thought to be in the region of six-figures. The Finnish defender has signed a three-year deal at Oakwell, with an option to add a fourth. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🎥 | Tall. Calm. Composed. Defender. Welcome to Oakwell, Aapo Halme! 👋 Showcase ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/pszpglerJ9">https://t.co/pszpglerJ9</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YouReds?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YouReds</a> <a href="https://t.co/CEDRVqbmXp">pic.twitter.com/CEDRVqbmXp</a>— Barnsley FC (@BarnsleyFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarnsleyFC/status/1146423479698382848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> Added to the capture of AFC Wimbledon centre-half Toby Sibbick, The Tykes will have a completely new-look backline after last season's defensive pairing Ethan Pinnock and Liam Lindsay left for a combined fee of around £5.5 million.

Barnsley sign Leeds centre-back Halme

Sheffield United have confirmed the signing of Luke Freeman for a club record undisclosed fee from Queens Park Rangers.&nbsp; The 27-year-old midfielder has agreed a three-year deal at Bramall Lane and the move comes to the delight of boss Chris Wilder. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to the Blades Luke 👋✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SUFC</a> 🔴 <a href="https://t.co/8xxaqSTSKR">pic.twitter.com/8xxaqSTSKR</a>— Sheffield United (@SUFC_tweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/SUFC_tweets/status/1146418360680353792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> "He's one of the best players in the Championship and he can play in a number of positions," he told the club's official <a href="https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2019/july/freeman-signs/">website</a>. "Luke is ideal to complement what we already have at the club, I think he will be a good fit for us."

Luke Freeman signs for Sheffield United

QPR have snapped up former Liverpool centre-back Conor Masterson after the 21-year-old had come to the end of his deal with Liverpool.&nbsp; The Republic of Ireland U21 international had never played a first-team game for the Reds but had twice been featured on the bench.&nbsp; <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QPR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QPR</a>, Conor Masterson!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeConor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeConor</a>— Queens Park Rangers FC (@QPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/QPR/status/1146403217225338881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> "To sign with QPR is an honour and a privilege and I can't wait to get started," the youngster told the club's official <a href="https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/conor-masterson-signs-for-qpr/">website</a>.&nbsp;

QPR sign former Liverpool centre-back Masterson 

Gonzalo Higuain has been informed that he is no longer required at Juventus after he returned from a loan spell at Chelsea.&nbsp; The striker has been advised by the club that he needs to look for a new side this summer, as they want to offload his €7.5 million per season wages.&nbsp; It was mooted that the Argentine forward may stay in Turin in order to make another reunion with Maurizio Sarri, however this has not turned out to be the case. Read more on this story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/higuain-told-he-can-leave-juventus/1dlwp3fifweq31lmms3w7pd48d">Goal</a>.

Higuain surplus to requirements at Juventus

Gianluigi Buffon will make his return to Juventus official on Thursday, after the deal had been heavily reported in recent days. The legendary stopper will undergo his medical before signing a one-year deal worth €1.5 million plus bonuses.&nbsp; His salary is thought to be much reduced since he left for France and completed one season in Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain. Read more on this story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/higuain-told-he-can-leave-juventus/1dlwp3fifweq31lmms3w7pd48d">Goal</a>.

Buffon return to Juve is imminent

Lazio have officially signed Liverpool youngster Bobby Adekanye, after the 20-year-old decided against renewing his contract on Merseyside.&nbsp; The forward moved from the Ajax academy to Barcelona's youth system in 2011, back when he was only 12 years old.&nbsp; <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🤝 Adekanye is a new Eagle!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeBobby?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeBobby</a> ⚪️🔵 <a href="https://t.co/F5qMBrpEpv">pic.twitter.com/F5qMBrpEpv</a>— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialSSLazio/status/1146378538892873728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>&nbsp; It's reported that Adekanye has signed a four-year deal with the Serie A outfit. You can read more on this story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lazio-sign-liverpool-youngster-adekanye/11zd4tjegbkci195crcetquoo1">Goal</a>.

Lazio sign Liverpool's Bobby Adekanye

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is said to be very keen on a move for Real Madrid starlet Dani Ceballos, according to a report in Spanish newspaper <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/07/03/5d1c900de2704e396a8b456f.html">Marca</a>. After Zinedine Zidane has made it very clear that the youngster doesn't feature in his plans in the Spanish capital, the U21 star is now subject to interest from Italy, Germany, as well as three different Premier League sides.&nbsp; While Tottenham and Arsenal have shown their interest already, Liverpool are said to have recently entered the race to capture the midfielder's signature. Ceballos is currently on holiday after winning the U21 European Championships with Spain.

Liverpool eye Spain U21 star Ceballos

Frank Lampard's imminent arrival at Stamford Bridge will see Eddie Newton promoted to his former role as assistant manager, reports the <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/eddie-newton-to-move-into-chelsea-coaching-role-under-frank-lampard-7kl2zjk96">Times</a>.&nbsp; The 47-year-old made 165 appearances for Chelsea between 1990 and 1999, and has worked in the number two position under both Roberto Di Matteo and Guus Hiddink.&nbsp; In recent times, the former defensive midfielder has helped to oversee the progress of the club's many loan players, however he is expected to make the step up once again after Lampard has been officially announced.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chelsea set to promote Eddie Newton to work alongside Lampard

Real Betis and Tottenham have reportedly come to a stalemate over negotiations for Argentina international Giovani Lo Celso, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11675/11755837/giovani-lo-celsos-tottenham-move-stalls-over-valuation">Sky Sports</a>. The 23-year-old is said to have an £88 million release clause in his contract, with the La Liga side ready to accept a bid of £70 million.&nbsp; Negotiations for the midfielder could yet resume if Spurs can sell Christian Eriksen, the report suggests, but for now Lo Celso is out of their reach.&nbsp;

Tottenham move for Lo Celso Now On Hold

Arsenal target Wilfired Zaha has admitted his future is unclear at current side Crystal Palace.&nbsp; The 26-year-old is currently on duty at AFCON with the Ivory coast and a report in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wilfried-zahas-eight-word-response-17375736">Mirror</a>&nbsp;revealed his response when questioned. &nbsp;"I don't know, we'll see in the future," the striker admitted, a reply that will only serve to increase rumours in the current transfer window.&nbsp;

Zaha speaks on Palace future

Tottenham are reportedly ready to include Toby Alderweireld in a deal with AS Roma as they continue to pursue Italy international Nicolo Zaniolo.&nbsp; According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-7204283/Tottenham-ready-sell-Toby-Alderweireld-Roma-raise-funds-Nicolo-Zaniolo.html?fbclid=IwAR3Xes5G13axd627c3AEdszCAAAwKccxE_IlPXYy_Yxe7CbdsG6bWZ5I6v4">Daily Mail</a>, Mauricio Pochettino is ready to sacrifice the 30-year-old central defender in order to facilitate the move for Zaniolo, a midfielder Spurs are desperate to secure. Alderweireld has a £25 million buyout clause in a contract that expires next summer, while Roma are certainly in the market for central defenders after selling Kostas Manolas to Napoli earlier this week.

Tottenham use Alderweireld to get Zaniolo?

Barcelona have offered winger Malcom to Arsenal, but the Gunners are holding out for Wilfried Zaha, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-offered-barcelona-star-malcom-17375101">Mirror</a>. After making a €37 million move from Bordeaux last summer, the Brazilian has struggled to hold down a regular place in the first team, making just 15 La Liga appearances last season.&nbsp; The report suggests that the Catalan giants are looking to raise funds for large bids for both Neymar and Antoine Griezmann, and would offer Malcom on loan, with an option to buy. However, Arsenal are keen to hold out for their first choice Zaha,&nbsp;for the moment at least.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Barca offer Malcolm to Arsenal as Zaha alternative

Leeds United have signed Wolves winger Helder Costa on a season-long loan deal. The move will then be made permanent next summer, with a four-year contract already agreed. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">✍ | <a href="https://twitter.com/heldercosta_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@heldercosta_</a> has today joined <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> from Wolves on an initial one year loan deal, which will become a permanent transfer next summer— Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1146388120335716352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Wolves winger Costa joins Leeds

Reports in Italy suggest Inter Milan are set to join Juventus in their attempts to sign Matteo Darmian in order to fill a void at full back.&nbsp; According to transfer expert <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/darmian-inter-calciomercato-manchesterunited-transfers-to-dalbert-miranda">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>, Antonio Conte is a huge fan of the Manchester United man and could be tempted to move for him if the Nerazzurri lose Dalbert over the next few weeks. With Juve also seeking reinforcements, Di Marzio insists the Turin giants are monitoring Darmian’s situation but believes that Inter might move quickly to secure a €10 million deal for the 29-year-old.&nbsp;

Inter and Juventus want United's Darmian

A report in the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/07/03/leicester-close-56m-pair-youri-tielemans-ayoze-perez-stand-firm/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_tw&amp;fbclid=IwAR21L0MrX5t2ulIaV201xURlpxhR3gsmH_3lFl8hFVB9p2_dM42v1msDL1k">Daily Telegraph</a> has revealed that Leicester City&nbsp;are close to completing a double swoop for Monaco midfielder Youri Tielemans and Newcastle striker Ayoze Perez. After weeks of talks, the report suggests the deal with Monaco is finally reaching its conclusion and could be completed as soon as next week. At £40 million, the capture of the Belgian would be a club record for Leicester.&nbsp; Meanwhile, the completion of the deal for Perez should be even quicker, with his medical expected to take place today.

Leicester set to complete double swoop for Perez and Tielemans

Manchester United have reportedly offered David De Gea a new contract believed to be worth £350,000 per week as they bid to keep the goalkeeper at Old Trafford.&nbsp; According to Paul Hirst of the <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/david-de-gea-offered-five-year-deal-worth-350k-a-week-by-manchester-united-mc2bcvkwd?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1562152458">Times</a>, the club have offered him a five-year deal with a huge increase on his current £200k per week salary as the look to ward off interest from PSG and others.&nbsp; Talks began last year but have so far failed to see any agreement reached. De Gea’s existing contract expires next summer and United are keen to tie him down and avoid losing him on a free transfer in 12 months time.&nbsp;

 New MUFC contract for De Gea

Manchester City are said to be readying a bid for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake as a replacement for Vincent Kompany, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-nathan-ake-bournemouth-vers-manchester-city/1036063">L'Equipe</a>.&nbsp; Tottenham are also said to be interested in the centre-back, but the report suggests he will ultimately make the move up to Manchester.&nbsp; Ake, a former Chelsea player, is reported to be worth £40 million, and can also provide cover at left-back if needed.&nbsp;

Man City go for Bournemouth star Ake

A report in Italy believes that Inter Milan will turn to Fernando Llorente if they fail to secure a move for AS Roma striker Edin Dzeko over the next few weeks.&nbsp; According to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2019/07/03-58553538/inter_fernando_llorente_il_piano_b_per_l_attacco/?a=6">Tuttosport</a>, talks with the Bosnia international have stalled and the Nerazzurri have begun to seek an alternative solution, with Llorente now viewed as the leading candidate for Antonio Conte.&nbsp; The 34-year-old Spaniard played under the new Inter boss during their time at Juventus, while the player became a free agent on July 1 following the end of his contract with Tottenham.

Inter turn to Llorente instead of Dzeko?

According to a report in Portuguese newspaper <a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/Noticias/Ver/795862">A Bola</a>,&nbsp;Bruno Fernandes' agent Bruno Pinho will fly to London today in order to hold talks with Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United.&nbsp; The 24-year-old Sporting midfielder has scored 47 goals in 106 appearances for the Portuguese side, and is said to have an €100 million release clause in his contact, but the report suggests no side is willing to pay more than a €55 million fee.&nbsp; If the Liga Nos side were to accept the offer, it would be their highest ever outgoing transfer, after Joao Mario went to Inter Milan for €40 million in summer 2016.

Bruno Fernandes' agent set to hold talks with PL clubs

West Ham are set to submit a fresh £14 million bid for West Brom striker Salomon Rondon, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-west-ham-set-to-submit-14m-player-bid-after-pl-rivals-pull-out-of-race/">FootballInsider</a>. The East London club are said to have been encouraged to do so after Wolves pulled out of a deal to capture the 29-year-old Venezuelan. Rondon spent last season on loan at Newcastle, where he bagged 11 goals in 32 appearances on Tyneside. The Hammers are looking to pay less than his £16.5 million release clause with their latest bid.&nbsp;

West Ham prepare £14 million bid for Rondon

Reports in Italy suggest that Juventus are ready to allow star forward Paulo Dybala leave for Old Trafford in order to facilitate the signing of Paul Pogba. According to Nicolo Schira of <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1146336274866941953?s=20">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>, Juve sporting director Fabio Paratici will offer between €60-€70 million plus Dybala for the Frenchman, however United are holding out for a cash bid of €150 million. The report also suggests that Real Madrid are still keen on Pogba, putting pressure on Juve to get the deal done.&nbsp;

Juve ready to sacrifice Dybala for Pogba?

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is set to be handed a new contract worth £120,000 per week. The England international is currently out injured after rupturing his achilles tendon before the Europa League final at the end of last season, but will be rewarded for his good performances with the new deal.&nbsp; That injury will keep him out until at least October but the Stamford Bridge outfit have shown faith in his ability. You can check out the full story <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-qa/news/loftus-cheek-set-to-sign-new-120k-a-week-chelsea-deal/3fj5bam2ho7c1f0uxfmfa6cpi">right here on&nbsp;Goal</a>.

Loftus-Cheek set for £120k-a-week contract renewal

After announcing the deal last month, Atletico Madrid have confirmed Felipe will formally arrive at the club today following his move from Porto. It is hoped the centre-back can fill the hole in Diego Simeone's team left by Diego Godin's move to Inter. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">🔴⚪ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BienvenidoFelipe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BienvenidoFelipe</a> 🔴⚪ 🛬 Hoy llega a Madrid Felipe, central brasileño procedente del <a href="https://twitter.com/FCPorto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCPorto</a>, y mañana firmará su contrato que le vincula con nuestro club para las próximas tres temporadas 🔝 👋🏼 ¡Bienvenido a tu nueva casa! ☺ 👉🏼 <a href="https://t.co/0Z5JgwWXST">https://t.co/0Z5JgwWXST</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/A%C3%BApaAtleti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AúpaAtleti</a> <a href="https://t.co/DS6eDFkXgn">pic.twitter.com/DS6eDFkXgn</a>— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) <a href="https://twitter.com/Atleti/status/1146334405356675072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Felipe arrives at Atletico Madrid

Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez has returned to West Ham triaining amid reports he is set to leave the London Stadium. The former Manchester United forward has hinted at a desire to move on from the Irons, though he now insists he is happy to back with the club ahead of the new campaign. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chicharito-joins-west-hams-switzerland-training-camp-amid/53xhn8gnljew1ijpnvbmr2iy2" target="_blank">Check out the latest right here!</a>

Chicharito returns to West Ham training

Former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has completed a move to Chinese second tier side&nbsp;Qingdao Huanghai. Toure last played for Olympiacos but was released just three months after returning to the Greek side in December. There were some reports suggesting he had retired, but he will now continue his career in the Far East.&nbsp;

Yaya Toure joins Qingdao Huanghai 

Arsenal have made initial contacts regarding a move for Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-nabil-fekir-ol-en-marche-arriere/1036241" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. France international Fekir could be sold this summer if he cannot agree a new deal with the Ligue 1 outfit. They have already rejected a number of bids from Chinese clubs, and the Gunners could now swoop in.

Arsenal make contact over Fekir deal

Lyon have completed the signing of Lille midfielder Thiago Mendes in a deal worth&nbsp;a reported €25 million (£22.4m/$28m). Mendes will act as a replacement for Tanguy Ndombele, who left Lyon for Tottenham on Tuesday. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck">Thiago Mendes s'engage avec l'Olympique Lyonnais ! Bem-vindo 🇧🇷 <a href="https://t.co/Der5tZBnwU">pic.twitter.com/Der5tZBnwU</a>— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) <a href="https://twitter.com/OL/status/1146329702774333440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Lyon sign Ndombele replacement Mendes

Paul Pogba's preference this summer is to return to Juventus, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/02-07-2019/juve-resiste-sogno-pog-bis-club-vuole-altra-gioia-francese-340552033498.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Manchester United midfielder has made it clear he is keen to depart Old Trafford after struggling for consistency with the Red Devils. And though Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is desperate to sign him, the allure of returning to Juve is driving Pogba towards the Bianconeri.

Pogba wants Juventus return

Atletico Madrid are interested in bringing in Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette as a replacement for Antoine Griezmann, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenals-alexandre-lacazette-eyed-transfer-17372445">Mirror</a>. It's thought that the former Lyon man is looking to move on after the Gunners failed to qualify for the Champions League last season, and Diego Simeone is able to offer this at Atleti.&nbsp; The Frenchman scored 13 goals in 35 Premier League appearances for Arsenal last season, and could be an ideal replacement for his compatriot Griezmann, who is expected to be presented at Camp Nou next week.

Lacazette could replace Griezmann at Atletico

Chelsea could officially announce Frank Lampard as their new manager today, according to a report in the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/">Sun</a>. The Blues have been in talks with their former midfielder, who is currently in charge at Derby, for some time and it's expected that the club will release the news at some point today, with a press conference to follow tomorrow.&nbsp; Chelsea are due to fly to Dublin ahead of their first pre-season fixture on July 10th, and it's expected the official news will be released before they make the trip. Meanwhile it's been reported that Derby will appoint Dutchman Phillip&nbsp;Cocu in Lampard's place.&nbsp;

Chelsea could confirm Frank Lampard today

Arsenal transfer target Kieran Tierney wants to stay at Celtic, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1148354/arsenal-transfer-news-kieran-tierney-celtic-unai-emery">The Express</a>. It's been suggested&nbsp;that Unai Emery would like to bring the 22-year-old left-back to the Gunners, however the youngster is said to prefer&nbsp;to stay put for now. Meanwhile Celtic are reportedly open to a transfer, but will hold out for a fee of at least £25 million. Tierney has already made 12 appearances as a full Scotland international and has been with the Hoops since joining the youth sector back in 2005.&nbsp;

Arsenal target Tierney wants Celtic stay

Manchester United are putting together a bid for Spain U21 star Dani Olmo after he put in some star performance at the recent European Championships, according to Croatian newspaper <a href="https://sportske.jutarnji.hr/tags/SN%20Tags/Dani_Olmo">Sportske Novosti</a>. After spending seven years in the Barcelona youth sector, the winger moved to Dinamo Zagreb in 2014, where he has collected four league titles and lifted three Croatian cup trophies.&nbsp; The report suggests that United will face stern competition from several clubs, with Bayer Leverkusen said to have already submitted a £22 million bid. However, officials at Old Trafford are set to offer £35 million in an attempt to bring the 21-year-old to Manchester.&nbsp;

Man Utd go for Spain star Olmo

Everton striker Sandro Ramirez has joined up with La Liga outfit Valladolid on a season-long loan. The club confirmed the news in an official <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1146139744759361536?s=20">statement</a>, after the 23-year-old failed to score in eight appearances for the Toffees since moving to Merseyside in a £5.3 million deal back in summer 2017. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">↩️ | Sandro Ramirez has joined <a href="https://twitter.com/LaLiga?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaLiga</a> side <a href="https://twitter.com/realvalladolid?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realvalladolid</a> on a season-long loan for the 2019-20 campaign. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> 🔵— Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1146139744759361536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> The striker also failed to score in two previous loan spells in La Liga, his barren run made up of 13 appearances for Sevilla between January and summer 2018, and 24 appearances with Real Sociedad last term.

Unhappy Everton striker Ramirez makes loan move to Valladolid

Newcastle United will look to make a bid for Belgium boss Roberto Martinez as they search for a replacement for Rafa Benitez, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9423430/mike-ashley-roberto-martinez-newcastle/">Sun</a>. The Spaniard is under contract with the Belgian FA until 2020, but the Magpies are expected to make an approach as owner Mike Ashley looks to seek a boss with Premier League experience.&nbsp; The report suggests that the former Everton boss would land a pay increase of around £1 million per season over his current deal if he took the job, with other options for the Tyneside club said to include Manchester City assistant Mikel Arteta and Nice boss Patrick Vieira.&nbsp;

Newcastle push for Roberto Martinez

Young Stoke star Nathan Collins is said to be subject to a battle on the transfer market between Manchester United and Werder Bremen, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9422265/man-utd-transfer-battle-werder-bremen-nathan-collins/">Sun</a>.&nbsp; The 18-year-old stands at 6'5" tall and made three senior appearances at the end of last season. It's reported that United have competition from Bremen, who have enquired about the Irishman's&nbsp;availability following the success of Englishman Jadon Sancho at Borussia Dortmund.&nbsp;

Man Utd go head-to-head with Werder Bremen for Collins

Newcastle United have accepted a £30 million bid from Leicester City for forward Ayoze Perez, according to the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48848627">BBC</a>.&nbsp; The 25-year-old has scored 48 times for the Magpies in 195 appearances since making the move to Tyneside from Tenerife in 2014. The capture of the Spaniard will mark Brendan Rodgers' second signing of the summer, after Leicester brought in defender James Justin from Luton Town.&nbsp;

Leicester agree £30m fee for Ayoze Perez

West Ham have rejected a €22 million (£20m/$25m) offer from Chinese Super League club for star striker Marko Arnautovic. <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11755183/marko-arnautovic-hands-in-transfer-request-at-west-ham" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> says the Hammers dismissed the bid instantly, accusing it of being 'an insult' for that quality of player. Speculation has been swirling around the future of the 30-year-old Austrian, but Football London reports Arnautovic is yet to ask for a move away from the London club. Arnautovic has become an accomplished centre-forward over the last couple of seasons, hitting double figures in goals in both of West Ham's last two Premier League campaigns.

Hammers reject 'insulting' bid for Arnautovic

Newly promoted Aston Villa have strengthened their squad with the signing of Brazilian striker Wesley Moraes in a record&nbsp;£22 million ($28m) deal from Belgium's Club Brugge. The 22-year-old's move&nbsp;had already been agreed between the two clubs, but was only made official once a work permit was received on Tuesday, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/aston-villa-complete-club-record-22-million-wesley-signing-after-/r28y73gxoye61992pqs61gzvl" target="_blank">Goal</a> reports. The reported&nbsp;£22m&nbsp;fee paid by Villa for Moraes surpasses the&nbsp;£19m outlayed to sign Darren Bent from Sunderland during the 2010-11 season. Moraes scored 26 league goals in 76 matches for the Belgian club as he became a key player over the last two seasons.

Villa snare Brazilian forward in club-record transfer

Arsenal have seemingly entered the race for Harry Maguire, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9422181/arsenal-leicester-harry-maguire-enquiry/">the Sun</a>, although the club's initial bid is much lower than that of Manchester United. The Gunners have submitted an offer of&nbsp;£50 million for the England centre-half, far less than the&nbsp;&nbsp;£70m offer Leicester rejected from Manchester United. Arsenal are also pushing to sign Wilfried Zaha, but have also failed to meet Crystal Palace's valuation of the forward.&nbsp;

Arsenal enter Maguire race with low bid

Phil Jagielka is training with Burnley as the veteran defender awaits a move to a new club, according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7206415/Phil-Jagielka-trains-Burnley-fit-looks-new-club.html">the Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; The 36-year-old was released by Everton last month, ending his 12-year stay with the club. And Sean Dyche is allowing the defender to keep fit while working with Burnely, although the club is unlikely to sign him as a result.&nbsp;

Jagielka training with Burnley while searching for new club

Dani Ceballos is set to leave Real Madrid on loan this summer with Spurs and Milan two of the clubs interested in his services, according to<a href="https://twitter.com/eltransistoroc/status/1146171000154984454?s=21"> El Transistor</a>. The midfielder scored two goals for Spain in the triumphant run through the U-21 Euros.&nbsp; Ceballos has made 56 appearances for Real Madrid, having joined the club from Real Betis in 2017.

Spurs and Milan chase Ceballos loan

Torino are chasing Watford's Adam Masina, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/torino-pursue-watford-defender-masina">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. The fullback joined Watford this past summer, moving from Bologna following a five-year stint with the club. He made 11 appearances in all competitions for Watford with seven of those coming in the Premier League.&nbsp;

Torino pursuing Watford defender

Phillip Cocu will be confirmed as the new Derby manager following Frank Lampard's departure, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11696/11755364/phillip-cocu-to-replace-frank-lampard-as-derby-boss">Sky Sports</a>. Lampard is expected to be named Chelsea boss within the next few days, having recently agreed to a contract with his former club.&nbsp; Cocu will now step in, having won the title three times in four seasons as PSV boss before an unsuccessful stint at&nbsp;Fenerbahce.&nbsp;

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