Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Camavinga willing to wait for Real Madrid

Arsenal are preparing a second bid for Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/houssem-aouar-arsenal-transfer-bid-19003134" target="_blank">football.london.</a> After seeing an initial approach knocked back, the Gunners are ready to put a £36.5 million ($47m) offer on the table.

Arsenal ready second bid for Aouar

Gunners to make fresh approach for playmaker

Manchester City are preparing to offer Phil Foden a lucrative new contract, claims <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/manchester-city-prepared-to-offer-starlet-phil-foden-lucrative-long-term-deal" target="_blank">90min</a>. The 20-year-old is already tied to terms through to 2024, but his rise to becoming a key part of Pep Guardiola's plans is set to be rewarded.

Man City to offer Foden fresh terms

French starlet Eduardo Camavinga is willing to wait for Real Madrid, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2020/09/26/5f6e102f46163fc4168b45e1.html">Marca</a>. The Spanish side was prepared to splash the cash to sign the midfielder this summer, but the coronavirus pandemic altered the club's transfer plans. Now, the club is hoping to complete a deal next summer, and Camavinga is willing to wait despite interest from the likes of PSG.&nbsp;

Camavinga willing to wait for Real Madrid

The midfielder could make the move to La Liga in 2021.

Barcelona have turned down a €150 million (£137m/$174m) bid for Ansu Fati, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/09/26/5f6f0a21e2704ee7018b4576.html" target="_blank">Marca.</a> The Liga giants are still looking to tie the teenager to a new contract and, after making him part of their first-team squad, have no intention of parting with his potential.

Barcelona snub €150m offer for Fati

Big-money bid for Blaugrana starlet knocked back

Benfica&nbsp;star Ruben Dias suggested that he may have played his last game for the Portuguese giants as a move to&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;looms on the horizon.&nbsp; Dias, 23, has been followed closely by City scouts for several seasons thanks to his exploits in the middle of defence&nbsp;at Benfica.&nbsp; And this summer the Premier League club opened talks with their counterparts in Portugal over a potential signing.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ruben-dias-hints-at-man-city-move-after-netting-for-benfica/1dtqa5oiowseg1foc912ovp89p" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Dias hints at Man City move after netting for Benfica

Jack Wilshere should be considering a move to&nbsp;MLS, says Joe Cole, but the ex-West Ham midfielder has suggested that&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;or&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;may be more suitable landing spots for him. The former Arsenal star has entered the final 12 months of his contract at the Hammers. He is also&nbsp;struggling to convince David Moyes of his worth after enduring all too familiar injury struggles&nbsp;while in the East End. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/wilshere-mls-move-arsenal-serie-a-la-liga/16j7kktqxkehe1qxi3izxcxmoj" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Wilshere urged to make MLS move

Sheffield United are weighing up an approach for former Liverpool man Daniel Sturridge, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8775659/Sheffield-United-weigh-free-agent-Daniel-Sturridge-Chris-Wilder-scrambles-striker.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; Sturridge is currently a free agent after leaving Trabzonspor earlier in 2020.

Sheffield United consider Sturridge move

Inter&nbsp;sporting director Piero Ausilio has ruled out a move for N'Golo Kante in the current transfer window while also restating the club's intentions to hold onto defender Milan Skriniar.&nbsp; Kante has emerged as a transfer target for the Nerazzurri this summer, with coach Antonio Conte reportedly keen on a reunion with his former&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;charge at San Siro.&nbsp; The Blues, however, have been reluctant to open talks over their midfield star, with Frank Lampard describing Kante as "fundamental" to his plans.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/inter-chief-addresses-kante-transfer-talk/wjmq47qs2ukw18d328twm6r59" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Inter chief addresses Kante transfer talk

Sparta star Mohamed Rayhi is remarkably sincere over his motivations for leaving the Eredivisie in favour of&nbsp;Saudi Arabia: he wants a big payday rather than the chance to see the region's oilfields.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/im-not-going-to-see-their-oil-industry-saudi-arabia-move-all/gwysl014myg114paq2lrq14lg" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Saudi Arabia move all about the money, admits Rayhi

Lionel Messi could complete his U-turn at&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;by signing a new two-year contract with the club, claims Rivaldo. The Brazilian has told Betfair: “We don't know how things have evolved between Messi and the current president, so let's wait and hope that he changes his mind and ends up extending his contract for two more seasons.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-tipped-sign-two-year-contract-barcelona-rivaldo-fati/1mgd2rfic94iu12yk8gw8kvd2u" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Messi tipped to sign two-year contract

Bayern Munich will not be breaking the bank to keep David Alaba, reports <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/2081945/2020/09/25/david-alaba-bayern-munich/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The German giants are keen to keep the Austrian on their books, after seeing him enter the final year of his contract, but they will not be offering wage parity with Manuel Neuer and Robert Lewandowski.

Bayern won't break the bank for Alaba

PSV and Porto have expressed interest in taking Riqui Puig on loan from Barcelona, claims <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200925/483646914040/psv-eindhoven-y-porto-preguntan-por-riqui-puig.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The highly-rated youngster has been informed that he does not figure in Ronald Koeman's immediate plans at Camp Nou.

PSV & Porto want Puig

Lyon will demand €50 million (£46m/$58m) from any deal involving Houssem Aouar, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/mohamedbouhafsi/status/1309915681694113793" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. Arsenal are keen on the talented playmaker and remain some way short of meeting that asking price.

Lyon to demand €50m for Aouar

N'Golo Kante has made himself available for transfer at Chelsea, according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1340240/Chelsea-N-Golo-Kante-transfer-Lampard-wants-Rice-SNT" target="_blank">Express Sport.</a> The World Cup winner has emerged as a top target for Inter as Frank Lampard explores the option of prising Declan Rice away from West Ham.

Kante makes himself available

Union Berlin are closing in on a loan deal for Loris Karius, reports <a href="https://www.kicker.de/union-ist-an-karius-dran-4000000035633/transfermeldung">Kicker</a>. The club has already reached an agreement with the goalkeeper, who was loaned to Besiktas last season. Karius is not in Liverpool's plans going forward as the Reds&nbsp;are looking to move the goalkeeper on this summer.

Union Berlin close in on Karius

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United do not need to buy new centre-backs before the end of the window. The manager says he believes his current group of defenders are simply finding form and he does not require defensive reinforcements. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/weve-got-good-enough-centre-backs-solskjaer-rules-out/mueu280ygqd01gpii5ppxb6ir">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Solskajer: Our centre-backs are good enough

Leeds are set to submit a bid for Todd Cantwell, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/norwich-city-ace-cantwell-on-leeds-united-radar/">Football Insider</a>. Marcelo Bielsa wants to recruit a No. 10 and a No. 8 before the end of the transfer window as he looks to build on the club's thrilling start to life in the Premier League. The Norwich midfielder signed a new deal with the club last year, but that contract&nbsp;runs through 2022, offering a bit of hope to those pursuing him.

Leeds prepare Cantwell bid

Parma have signed centre-back Lautaro Rodrigo Valenci on loan from Lanus, <a href="http://parmacalcio1913.com/2020/09/26/lautaro-rodrigo-valenti-joins-parma-calcio/?lang=en">the club announced.</a> The Italian side has an obligation to buy at the end of the loan, with the player signing a deal through June 2025. Valenti made 28 appearances for Lanus last season, scoring three goals.

Parma add Argentine on loan

Thomas Tuchel has responded to links to Antonio Rudiger and Tiemoue&nbsp;Bakayoko.&nbsp; The Chelsea duo look set to leave the club this summer, with PSG among the clubs interested in the duo. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/tuchel-responds-to-rudiger-bakayoko-transfer-links/ap0a2tei8jxl1m922peud5zem">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

PSG boss Tuchel responds to Rudiger and Bakayoko transfer links

Midfielder&nbsp;Simon Colyn has joined Italian side SPAL on trial, <a href="https://www.whitecapsfc.com/post/2020/09/25/vwfc-colyn-spal">the Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed</a>. The 18-year-old Canadian youth international made his MLS debut in 2018 and has spent time with the first team since. “This is a great opportunity for Simon,” said Axel Schuster, Whitecaps sporting director and chief executive officer. “Last year Simon was able to spend time training with PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands, and now he has a chance to test himself with this trial in Italy.” &nbsp;

Whitecaps midfielder joins SPAL on trial

Leeds are winning the race for Bodo/Glimt attacking midfielder Jens Petter Hauge, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://amp.calciomercato.com/news/hauge-un-gioiello-che-intriga-atalanta-e-leeds-affare-per-la-fas-78971?__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The 20-year-old caught the eye in a Europa League clash with AC Milan, with the Serie A giants now mulling over an approach of their own.

Leeds head queue for Europa League star

More signings to come at Chelsea?

Barcelona&nbsp;coach Ronald Koeman has said that “nothing is ruled out” when it comes to the potential signings of&nbsp;Inter's Lautaro Martinez and&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;forward Memphis Depay. The Dutchman has said: "Nothing is ruled out. We are always looking for players to improve our game. " <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-moves-for-lautaro-martinez-and-depay-not-ruled-out/yl9ye628e6r6108txh6k7k2na" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Barcelona moves for Lautaro Martinez and Depay not ruled out

Luiz Suarez will fit Diego Simeone's style of play "perfectly", according to Rivaldo, who believes&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;made a mistake in allowing the Uruguayan to leave the club. Atleti&nbsp;snapped up Suarez for the bargain price of €6 million&nbsp;from Barca on Friday, tying him down to a two-year contract. The 33-year-old had spent the previous six years of his career at Camp Nou, scoring 198 goals across 283 outings while getting his hands on four&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;titles and the&nbsp;Champions League, but was deemed surplus to requirements by new Blaugrana boss&nbsp;Ronald Koeman. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/suarez-will-fit-simeones-style-perfectly-rivaldo-disagrees/gg2khmi62h9b12m6zt29ic8yf" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Rivaldo disagrees with Barca's decision to offload Suarez 

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is determined to seal a transfer to Atletico Madrid - according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4190980/arsenal-keen-on-torreira-swap-dealatletico-madrid-reluctant-to-involve-partey-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The two clubs are in advanced talks over a loan deal, but it has yet to be decided whether an option or obligation to buy will be included in the final agreement. Arsenal had hoped to include Thomas Partey in the deal, but Atletico have ruled out selling the Ghana international unless his £45 million ($57m) release clause is met.&nbsp;

Torreira determined to seal Atletico transfer 

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Aboubakar joins Besiktas following Porto exit

Atletico Madrid are still considering a move for ex-Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/09/25/primera/1601050109_573419.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Los Rojiblancos haven't ruled out submitting an offer for the 33-year-old despite snapping up his compatriot Luis Suarez from Barcelona. The Uruguay team-mates will link&nbsp;up at Wanda Metropoliano if a deal goes through, but Benfica have also been heavily linked with Cavani in recent weeks.

Atletico still considering Cavani move

Lyon&nbsp;president Jean-Michel Aulas has fired a warning to&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;over Houssem Aouar, claiming their opening offer of €35 million (£32m/$41m) for the midfielder is too low. It was widely reported that Arsenal submitted a formal bid for Aouar on Friday, with the&nbsp;Frenchman thought to be open to a potential move to Emirates Stadium. However, the Gunners have seen their initial approach turned down, and as it stands, Aouar&nbsp;will line up for Lyon against Lorient in&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;on Sunday afternoon. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lyon-fire-aouar-warning-to-arsenal-as-they-claim-reported/19qrfsy4k0m4l1etf1yxfelpdp" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Lyon fire Aouar warning to Arsenal over reported €35m offer

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Juve loan Pellegrini to Genoa 

Inter are eyeing a potential swoop for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/25-09-2020/smalling-inter-agguato-bologna-che-errore-frabotta-3802268507048_preview.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. The Nerazzurri will target the 30-year-old as a replacement for Milan Skriniar if he completes a proposed move to Manchester City. Smalling spent the 2019-20 season on loan at Roma, who are also eager to secure his services on a permanent basis.

Inter eyeing Smalling swoop

Eintracht Frankfurt have turned down the chance to re-sign Luka Jovic from Real Madrid - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/09/25/primera/1601050777_926397.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjI%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Serbian striker was eager to return to&nbsp;Deutsche Bank Park on loan, but the German outfit have no interest in arranging a deal. Jovic has struggled since moving to Madrid from Frankfurt for €60 million (£55m/$70m) last summer, and the Blancos want to loan him out for the duration of the 2020-21 campaign.

Frankfurt turn down chance to re-sign Jovic 

Andy Cole says he understands&nbsp;Manchester United's reluctance to spend "crazy money" on Jadon Sancho, with his £109 million ($139m) price tag deemed too high "in this current climate". United's well-documented pursuit of Sancho has been the longest-running transfer story of the summer, and it looks highly likely to rumble on until the market closes on October 5 unless a breakthrough in negotiations is made. The German outfit have made it clear from the outset that they will not sanction a prized asset's departure for less than €120m (£110m/$140m), but the Red Devils are not prepared to pay the full amount upfront. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/109m-for-sancho-cole-understands-man-utds-reluctance-to/ma91dpclcp4f1i3xfgpfaxhzr" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'£109m for Sancho?' - Cole bauks at Dortmund's asking price

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Lyon sell Swiss keeper Racioppi to Dijon

Milan have submitted an opening offer of €4 million for Bodo/Glimt winger&nbsp;Jens-Petter Hauge - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/hauge-ha-stregato-il-milan-c-e-voglia-di-chiudere-l-affare-80224" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Hauge caught the eye of Rossoneri officials during a Europa League qualifying clash at San Siro on Thursday. The 21-year-old scored and provided an assist during Bodo/Glimt's 3-2 defeat, and Milan are now looking to strike a deal before the transfer market slams shut.

Milan submit €4m offer for Bodo/Glimt winger

Everton are eager to bring in Barcelona defender&nbsp;Jean-Clair Todibo before the transfer window closes - according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/everton-transfer-news-jean-clair-todibo-barcelona-loan-epl-latest-b600759.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a>. The Toffees want to secure the 20-year-old's services on a session-long loan, but Barca will only agree to the deal if an obligation to buy is included. Todibo spent the second half of the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Schalke, who decided against taking up the option to buy him outright.

Everton eager to bring in Barca's Todibo

Fulham are close to signing Ademola Lookman on loan from RB Leipzig - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/deal-mit-fulham-fast-fix-leipzigs-lookman-vor-england-leihe-73105380.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 22-year-old will move to Craven Cottage in a deal worth €2 million subject to a medical. Lookman, who took in a spell at Everton earlier in his career,&nbsp;was restricted to just 10 Bundesliga appearances for Leipzig last season.

Fulham close to signing Lookman on loan

Barcelona youngster&nbsp;Alex Collado&nbsp;is set to leave Camp Nou - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/09/25/5f6e5783ca474114138b4576.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Porto and Sampdoria are both interested in the 20-year-old midfielder, with the Blaugrana ready to sanction his departure on loan. Collado was on the verge of breaking into Barca's first team last season before his progress was interrupted by injury.

Collado set to leave Barca

All&nbsp;the signs point to Dele Alli leaving&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;soon, claims former Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas. Alli has fallen out of favour under Jose Mourinho in the season's early stages, failing to even make the bench&nbsp;for wins over&nbsp;Lokomotiv Plovdiv and&nbsp;Southampton&nbsp;before starting and playing an hour in Thursday's win at&nbsp;Shkendija&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Europa League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/all-signs-lead-to-alli-leaving-tottenham-mourinho/2qs9oh35ooqv1jb7tntdd252t" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'All signs lead to Alli leaving Tottenham'

Enigma striker Mario Balotelli could be on his way top Genoa, along with Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia. Balotelli is currently under contract with Serie B side Brescia, but Genoa want to target the Italy international and Ranocchia to help propel the team up the table. <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/doppio-colpo-in-canna-per-il-genoa-vicini-balotelli-e/adkepbw8w2qu1jgg4n1p3u5vv" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Balotelli and Ranocchia could join Genoa

Frank Lampard has revealed that fellow club legend player Petr Cech is getting involved in goalkeeping training sessions amid a fight for the No.1 spot at&nbsp;Chelsea. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lampard-refuses-to-rule-out-kepa-loan-as-cech-returns-to/hcecmiy1outo1p12kstk9ncgs" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lampard refuses to rule out Kepa loan as Cech returns to training with Chelsea goalkeepers

Tottenham&nbsp;manager Jose Mourinho&nbsp;has said that out-of-favour midfielder Dele Alli should follow the example set by Tanguy Ndombele.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenham-boss-mourinho-wants-out-of-favour-alli-to-follow/1vxk6vz114wi012a1won6cd8z8" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Tottenham boss Mourinho wants out-of-favour Alli to follow Ndombele's example and get Spurs career back on track

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit back at suggestions that he might be frustrated with&nbsp;Manchester United’s transfer activity this summer, saying it was disrespectful to Donny van de Beek. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-defends-man-utd-transfer-window/1870tvgem1o9d11hle32y7fyar" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Solskjaer defends Manchester United's transfer window activity

Leicester are considering making a play for Leverkusen centre-half Jonathan Tah if they can't sign James Tarkowski from Burnley. The Foxes want a centre-back before the end of the transfer window and will look at Tah if the Clarets continue to reject their Tarkowski bids, the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8773923/Leicester-consider-Bayer-Leverkusens-Jonathan-Tah-bring-James-Tarkowski.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports. Burnley turned down a Leicester&nbsp;pitch for Tarkowski on Friday,&nbsp;with a transfer fee in excess of&nbsp;£30 million ($38m) offered.

Leicester look at Tah as Tarkowski alternative

Manchester City&nbsp;are in talks about signing&nbsp;Benfica&nbsp;centre-back Ruben Dias in a deal that could see Nicolas Otamendi move in the opposite direction. Napoli's Kalidou&nbsp;Koulibaly was City's preferred target for much of the summer but negotiations over the Senegal&nbsp;international have proven difficult and any signs of a deal look over. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-city-talks-benfica-portugal-defender-dias/bf53drw4vcnr15exn3bt6cbox" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Man City in talks with Benfica over Portugal defender Dias

Chelsea are gearing up for one last push to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, in a transfer that could also see Jorginho head to Arsenal. <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-arsenal-transfer-rice-jorginho-22744878" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports Frank Lampard understands it could take a huge bid to pry Rice from the Hammers' grasp, and with the club's extensive transfer activity this summer, the Blues could be forced to sell Jorginho to balance the books. Arsenal have been frustrated in their attempts&nbsp;to sign midfielders&nbsp;Thomas Partey from Atletico&nbsp;and Lyon's Houssem Aouar, and could turn their attention to Jorginho if the Italian becomes available.

Jorginho could join Gunners if Rice arrives at Chelsea

Barcelona will officially announce the purchase of USMNT right-back Sergino Dest early next week, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague/status/1309616352886431749" target="_blank">Guillem Balague</a>. The 19-year-old Ajax defender&nbsp;- who has also attracted from Bayern - is close to wrapping up a move to Camp Nou that will cost the Catalans&nbsp;€20 million&nbsp;(£18m/$23m) up front plus an additional €5m (£4.5m/$6m) in bonuses. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Dest should be a Barcelona player early next week <a href="https://t.co/Gh46RvUaWC">https://t.co/Gh46RvUaWC</a> — Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) <a href="https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague/status/1309616352886431749?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Barca to announce Dest transfer

Hertha&nbsp;Berlin sporting director Arne Friedrich has confirmed that his club are considering a move for Mario Gotze. Gotze, 28, has been a free agent since his contract at Borussia Dortmund expired in July. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/hertha-berlin-confirm-interest-in-former-bayern-and-dortmund/9fj02zcirjaj1ti3o3al9gvvn" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

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