Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd trying to tie up Traore deal

Barcelona&nbsp;midfielder Rafinha is unaware of any interest from&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;in a swap deal involving Eric Garcia and has accepted he is likely to stay with the Catalan club this season.&nbsp; Reports have mentioned Rafinha's name in a possible swap deal involving Garcia, but sources tell&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rafinha-set-for-barcelona-stay-as-no-swap-deal-in-place-with-man-/1qddmtgwf4cif1kau0arvbfe9c" target="_blank">Goal&nbsp;</a>that the midfielder has not been told anything about a move to the Etihad.

Rafinha set for Barcelona stay as no swap deal in place with Man City for Eric Garcia

The midfielder has been offered to clubs around Europe but there are no takers so far

Liverpool are yet to explore the possibility of luring Kylian Mbappe away from Paris Saint-Germain, says Fabrizio Romano. He has told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVv17Nkfy0Y" target="_blank">Oddschecker</a>: "We’re talking about teams like Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid looking at Mbappe.&nbsp;&nbsp; "Right now, there has been no contact from Liverpool to get Mbappe next summer. We’ll have to wait some weeks to understand the real situation. Liverpool are not working to get Mbappe next summer."

Liverpool yet to make Mbappe approach

Reds not looking at PSG superstar for 2021

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Man United have now opened talks with Barcelona for Ousmane Démbélé. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> are offering a loan for Démbélé - while Sancho deal with BVB is stalling. Man Utd also contacted player's agent, putting so much effort to convince the player who already refused <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> loan on June. 🔴 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1311377856178593799?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Man Utd in talks with Barcelona for Dembele

The Red Devils are desperate to land a young star

Antonio Conte is eager to arrange a reunion with Marcos Alonso at Inter - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-il-piano-per-marcos-alonso-29549" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Nerazzurri boss coached the Spaniard during his time at Chelsea, and is now hoping to lure him to San Siro. Alonso's place in Frank Lampard's Blues line-up&nbsp;has come under serious threat following Ben Chilwell's arrival from Leicester, and Inter are hoping to strike a deal for the left-back before the market closes.

Conte wants Alonso reunion at Inter

Rennes are in talks to sign Juventus defender Daniele Rugani - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/SimoneRovera/status/1311729583109087241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1311729583109087241%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fj3fw9y%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse" target="_blank">Telefoot</a>. The French club want to bring in the 26-year-old on an initial loan deal, with an option to buy included in the final agreement. Rennes hope to finalise Rugani's transfer before the October 5 deadline, with the defender open to a move to&nbsp;Roazhon Park with Champions League football on offer.

Rennes in talks to sign Rugani

Fulham have identified Sampdoria defender&nbsp;Omar Colley as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Celtic have also been linked with the 27-year-old, who has an £11 million ($14m) release clause in his current contract. Colley has racked up 57 appearances across all competitions for Sampdoria, and still has two years left to run on his current deal.

Fulham eyeing Sampdoria star Colley

Manchester United are set to submit an offer for Penarol winger&nbsp;Facundo Pellistri - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/SebasGiovanelli/status/1311726838302076934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1311726838302076934%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fj3f84d%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse" target="_blank">Sport 890</a>. The Red Devils are prepared to hand the 18-year-old a five-year contract at Old Trafford, and are happy to allow him to remain in Uruguay on loan until January. Lyon are also interested in Pellistri, but United are now well placed to win the race for his signature.

Man Utd set to submit offer for Pellistri

Everton have reached an agreement to sign Ben Godfrey from Norwich City - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/_pauljoyce/status/1311740835780874243" target="_blank">The Times</a>. The Canaries have accepted a £25 million ($32m) bid plus add-ons for the 22-year-old defender, who will finalise a move to Goodison Park before the transfer window closes. Godfrey has appeared in all three of Norwich's Championship games at the start of the new season.

Everton agree £25m Godfrey fee with Norwich

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 😉 A̶n̶n̶o̶u̶n̶c̶e̶ ̶Z̶e̶q̶i̶r̶i̶ Zeqiri announced... 🙌 #️⃣2️⃣9️⃣<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHAFC</a> 🔵⚪️ <a href="https://t.co/7w20BI3Eek">pic.twitter.com/7w20BI3Eek</a> — Brighton &amp; Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1311698135505227776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Brighton sign Zeqiri from Lausanne-Sport 

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MNUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MNUFC</a> acquires $150,000 in 2020 General Allocation Money (GAM) and $450,000 in 2021 GAM and a 2021 SuperDraft pick from Montreal Impact for forward Mason Toye. Additionally, Minnesota will retain a percentage of any future transfer fee on Toye.<a href="https://t.co/G3rm2gvZSe">https://t.co/G3rm2gvZSe</a> — Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MNUFC/status/1311720638374125569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Toye completes Montreal switch

Southampton are in talks with Elche to allow Guido Carrillo to leave on a free transfer, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/mcgrathmike/status/1311703745063985152" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. The 29-year-old striker joined for a reported £19 million ($27m) from Monaco in 2018 but he has played just 10 times for the Saints without scoring. Carrillo spent the last two seasons on loan at Leganes, scoring seven goals in 56 La Liga games.

£19m flop Carrillo nears Southampton exit

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Shaqiri's omission tonight is down to transfer interest from at least two clubs. No risk taken with him by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> as a result. No fitness issue.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> — Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1311735077794177024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Shaqiri left out of Liverpool squad amid transfer interest

Porto have signed Spanish striker Toni Martinez for €3.5 million&nbsp;from Famalicao on a five-year deal, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/fc-porto/toni-martinez-no-fc-porto-por-cinco-temporadas_d1263526" target="_blank">RTP</a>. Martinez, 23, previously spend three years on the books at West Ham.

Martinez completes €3.5m Porto switch

Roma will make a new bid for Chris Smalling in the next 24 hours, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1311721833889173504" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. It is reported Manchester United wouldn't allow Diogo Dalot to leave on loan&nbsp;as part of the deal, so Roma will ask for Timothy Fosu-Mensah instead.

Roma to make new Smalling bid

Leicester are set to offer a new contract to Harvey Barnes after his first call-up to the England senior side, the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/10/01/leicester-offer-harvey-barnes-new-contract-following-first-england/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>&nbsp;reports. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/calvert-lewin-saka-england-call-ups-foden-greenwood/p84x8mvvth161f4b6vpk0q80t" target="_blank">Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Bukayo Saka have also been called up, with Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood dropped.</a>

Leicester to offer Barnes new contract after England call-up

Michael Cuisance's expected move from Bayern Munich to Leeds has fallen through, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.de/" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>. It is claimed the two clubs could not reach an agreement over the French midfielder's transfer fee.

Cuisance-Leeds deal falls through

Manchester United would be as well investing in 'decent defenders' rather than pursuing a big-money deal for Jadon Sancho, according to Sir Alex Ferguson's former assistant manager, Steve McClaren. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sancho-luxury-man-utd-dont-need-red-devils-invest-defenders/4nb3414y8soe1b2en5pyllr1p" target="_blank">Read what he had to say here on Goal!</a>

'Sancho is a luxury Man Utd don't need'

Manchester United&nbsp;midfielder Andreas Pereira has arrived in Rome to complete a season-long loan switch to&nbsp;Lazio. He has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford following the arrivals of Bruno Fernandes and Donny van de Beek and has struggled for game time.&nbsp; The writing was on the wall for Pereira as he wasn't included in either of their matchday squads for the first two league games of the season, or the&nbsp;Carabao Cup&nbsp;win over Luton. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/andreas-pereira-arrives-lazio-complete-man-utd-loan-exit/1mgao34v4vcp01k6uinrovkxxn" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Pereira arrives at Lazio to complete Man Utd loan exit

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ DONE DEAL Attacking midfielder Marcus Maddison arrives in SE7 on a one-year deal with the option of a second year 👉<a href="https://t.co/iRsOk82PND">https://t.co/iRsOk82PND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cafc</a> <a href="https://t.co/RE3x2npEm9">pic.twitter.com/RE3x2npEm9</a> — Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/1311700475079733248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Maddison completes Charlton move

Ben Chilwell has explained&nbsp;Chelsea's inconsistent start to the season and has urged caution in the club's long-term aim to get back to the top. It has been a slow start to the season with one win, two draws and a defeat despite spending £220 million ($280m)&nbsp;in the transfer window, after manager Frank Lampard didn't hide the club's ambition to compete for titles. However, despite the new £50m ($65m) signing from&nbsp;Leicester City&nbsp;coming to emulate Ashley Cole by winning a host of titles in west London, Chilwell&nbsp;has urged fans to give time to the group to gel together. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chilwell-explains-chelsea-slow-start-220m-spend/yvzc8cxyzph81t1z9khgsju0h" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Chilwell explains slow start for Chelsea's £220m project

Fenerbahce and Aston Villa are vying for Norwich midfielder Emi Buendia - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/yagosabuncuoglu/status/1311299138974294021" target="_blank">TRT Sport</a>. Villa are hoping to persuade the 23-year-old to return to the Premier League, having seen him shine in a struggling Canaries squad last season. However, Fenerbahce are optimistic of persuading Buendia to move to Turkey instead, with Norwich now resigned to losing a prized asset.

Fenerbahce & Villa vying for Buendia

Tottenham defender Juan Foyth is the subject of interest from Fulham - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11958309/tottenham-transfer-news-and-rumours" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Cottagers want to sign the 22-year-old on an initial loan deal, with Scott Parker eager to bolster his ranks at the back. Foyth hasn't featured for Spurs since December, having fallen down the squad pecking order under Jose Mourinho.

Fulham interested in Foyth

Jadon Sancho has the potential to be the next Ryan Giggs or Cristiano Ronaldo at&nbsp;Manchester United, but the Red Devils also needing to be bringing in at least two defenders&nbsp;says Luke Chadwick. The&nbsp;protracted transfer saga appears set to drag on towards Monday’s deadline, with the&nbsp;England&nbsp;international winger having a return to his homeland from&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;mooted. The&nbsp;Bundesliga giants are adamant that they will not be selling, but United have refused to throw in the towel. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/sancho-next-giggs-ronaldo-man-utd-chadwick-two-defenders/zbuisnmczcxa1brdskpx94dja" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

‘Sancho could be next Giggs or Ronaldo for Man Utd’

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Comunicado Oficial 😉<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/afcb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#afcb</a> 🍒 <a href="https://t.co/6UdwKw5ETR">pic.twitter.com/6UdwKw5ETR</a>— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) <a href="https://twitter.com/afcbournemouth/status/1311652110161903616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bournemouth sign Atletico Madrid winger Riquelme

Zidane reacts to Jovic-Man Utd links

Lucas Torreira is on the verge of completing a move to&nbsp;Atletico Madrid,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can confirm. The&nbsp;Uruguay&nbsp;international has been in talks with the Liga side for weeks and there is now a total agreement between the player and the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-star-torreira-on-verge-of-atletico-switch/1cmoijhxfb2o11vmnwidy76yua" target="_blank">Read the full story here.</a>

Arsenal star Torreira on verge of Atletico switch

⛔⛔⛔ Inter&nbsp;sporting director Piero Ausilio has confirmed they have received contact from&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;about centre-back Milan Skriniar but insists that the&nbsp;in-demand defender "is not on the market". Ausilio told&nbsp;Sky&nbsp;in&nbsp;Italy:&nbsp;"Skriniar?&nbsp;I repeat: there was contact with&nbsp;Tottenham, but we reiterated that he&nbsp;is not on the market and we have not received any special offers. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/inter-warn-tottenham-skriniar-not-for-sale-play-down-links/blvodoc4t6us19v1lt054qqid" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Spurs warned Skriniar not for sale

Edinson Cavani remains without a club and&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;has learned that no offer from&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;has been put to the former&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;striker. Atletico Madrid do have terms on the table, but they need to move Diego Costa out before tying up any agreement. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/no-man-utd-offer-for-cavani-as-former-psg-strikers-search/9qfnfybo56kh1vpjk9p48mnpn" target="_blank">Check out the latest on a Uruguayan frontman here.</a>

No Man Utd offer for Cavani 

Roma are closing in on a deal for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/manchester-united-transfer-smalling-roma/LQoZHCBn1IfA" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> An offer much closer to the Red Devils' £20 million ($26m) asking price has been tabled by a Serie A outfit that had the England international on loan in the 2019-20 campaign.

Roma closing in on Smalling capture

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to the 𝘕𝘰𝘶 World. ⚓️ <a href="https://t.co/mpPq0OwgGL">pic.twitter.com/mpPq0OwgGL</a>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1311645807574216706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The new man at Camp Nou

Arsenal are still waiting on offers for Mesut Ozil, reports the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/mesut-ozil-arsenal-transfer-update-22772876" target="_blank">Daily Star.</a> The Gunners had been hoping to offload the World Cup winner in the current window, but no suitable bids have been tabled for a man on a lucrative contract.

Arsenal have no suitable offers for Ozil

Eric Garcia remains a top priority for Barcelona, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20201001/483772226623/el-barca-aprieta-por-eric-garcia.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Manchester City defender has seen a return to his roots in Catalunya mooted after entering the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium.

Garcia remains a priority for Barcelona

Newcastle have approached Juventus about taking Daniele Rugani on loan, claims <a href="https://www.alfredopedulla.com/esclusiva-rugani-interesse-concreto-del-newcastle-la-situazione/" target="_blank">Alfredo Pedulla.</a> Valencia are also keen on the 26-year-old centre-half, but the Magpies' offer includes an option to buy at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

Newcastle looking into Rugani loan

Moving out those on the fringes of their squad is going to be key to any late-window business from Manchester United. The Red Devils are prepared to part with the likes of Phil Jones, Jesse Lingard, Daniel James and Sergio Romero. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/james-lingard-the-man-utd-outcasts-who-could-be-key-to-late/1mgoe6o21ejga13rj95bgnsbmf" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Man Utd outcasts key to late signings

The <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-transfer-news-houssem-aouar-transfer-sead-kolasinac-and-lucas-torreira-a4560706.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a> reports that Arsenal want Sead Kolasinac and Lucas Torreira off their books by the end of the week. Deals for the duo will free up space and funds at Emirates Stadium, allowing Mikel Arteta to launch another raid for Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar.

Arsenal want quick deals for duo

West Ham are confident they can push through a loan deal for Ruben Loftus-Cheek, reports the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-believe-theyll-chelseas-22773017" target="_blank">Daily Star.</a> The Hammers also believe that, while looking to take one player from Chelsea, they can keep Declan Rice out of the clutches of a Premier League rival at Stamford Bridge.

Hammers expecte Loftus-Cheek deal

Chelsea are struggling to find anyone willing to take Kepa Arrizabalaga offer their hands, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12812377/chelsea-wasting-5m-kepa-bench-loan-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Blues are willing to let the Spanish goalkeeper leave on loan, but no interest has been shown in the error-prone custodian.

Chelsea fail to find taker for Kepa

Atletico Madrid will swoop for Edinson Cavani if Diego Costa joins Paris Saint-Germain, claims <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/09/30/football/1601451522_141007.html" target="_blank">AS.</a> The Liga giants are prepared to part with one experienced striker, with another being lined up as his replacement.

Atletico ready to move for Cavani

Manchester United have turned their attention to Atalanta winger Amad Traore, according to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-amad-traore-transfer-19028462" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The Red Devils are confident that a deal for the talented 18-year-old can be pushed through before Monday's deadline.

Man Utd working on Traore transfer

West Ham have, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/12086616/hans-vanaken-club-brugge-reject-west-ham-bid-of-13m-for-midfielder" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, seen a £13 million ($17m) bid for Hans Vanaken rejected by Club Brugge. The Belgium international midfielder is a top target for David Moyes, but more money will need to be tabled in order to get a deal over the line.

West Ham see Vanaken bid knocked back

Bayern Munich&nbsp;are keen on taking Thomas Lemar on loan from&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;after losing Leroy Sane to injury,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can confirm, but putting an agreement in place will not be easy. That is because the terms favoured by the German champions are not the preferred option for those on the opposite side of discussions. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bayern-munich-lemar-loan-sane-injury-atletico-madrid/rs918iy1t3v31hqh5f47rnv0p" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Bayern Munich keen on Lemar loan

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti says Norwich centre back Ben Godfrey is a "really good" player but refused to comment on a bid for the player. The Toffees are reportedly interested in a loan for the 22-year-old, while the Canaries are said to be holding out for a fee as high as £26 million ($33.5m). “I said in the past that we are looking for a centre-back because we are short there, and Godfrey is a really good centre-back, but he is at this moment playing for Norwich, so I can’t say more,” said Ancelotti after Everton's 4-1 Carabao Cup win over West Ham.

Ancelotti praises 'really good' Godfrey but remains coy on bid

Benjamin Mendy is starting his fourth season under Pep Guardiola at&nbsp;Manchester City, and yet he is&nbsp;still to convince the Catalan coach that he can be relied upon to perform at a consistent high level. As such, and with just five days of the transfer window still remaining, a new left-back could yet arrive at the Etihad Stadium&nbsp;provided a&nbsp;defender is sold to free up a space in the squad. Our Manchester City correspondent, Jonathan Smith, has examined their situation on the left side of defence <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mendy-running-out-of-time-convince-guardiola-man-city/lkb8pwei9fif1sfgpynmmoirm" target="_blank">here</a>.

Mendy running out of time to convince Guardiola as Man City consider late left-back move

<a href="https://www.acmilan.com/en/news/articles/media/2020-09-30/official-statement-jens-petter-hauge" target="_blank">AC Milan have confirmed the signing of striker Jens Petter Hauge&nbsp;from Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt.</a> The 21-year-old has signed a contract with the Rossoneri until 2025, having bagged 26 goals in 51 appearances for his hometown club.

Milan sign Norwegian striker Hauge

<a href="https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/1849213/albion-sign-young-midfielder-khadra" target="_blank">Brighton and Hove Albion have signed teenage attacking midfielder Reda Khadra from Borussia Dortmund for an undisclosed fee.</a> The 19-year-old will join up with the Premier League club's under-23 squad, having previously won the UEFA Youth League with Dortmund's U19s. Brighton U23s&nbsp;head coach Simon Rusk said, “We’re delighted to welcome Reda to the club. He offers a lot of attributes as a player and he can play in midfield or in an attacking role. He is very excited to come to England and progress his career and we look forward to working with him.”

Brighton sign midfielder from Dortmund

Manchester City's plans to move for Bayern Munich star&nbsp;David Alaba or Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico rest on getting Oleksandr Zinchenko out first. <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12810491/man-city-guardiola-alaba-tagliafico-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> claims that is proving problematic at the moment, with Pep Guardiola unable to look into adding anothe left-back to his squad.

City business rests on Zinchenko

Liverpool&nbsp;have received offers for Rhian Brewster, Harry Wilson and Marko Grujic, with all three in line to leave the club before next week’s transfer deadline. Sheffield United&nbsp;have made their move for Brewster, while&nbsp;Burnley&nbsp;have tabled a bid of around £12 million ($16m) for&nbsp;Wales&nbsp;international Wilson. Grujic, meanwhile, is the subject of an offer from Borussia Moenchengladbach, who are keen to take the Serbian midfielder back to the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;after two successful seasons on loan there with&nbsp;Hertha Berlin. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-receive-bids-for-brewster-wilson-grujic/1ka2yteegsa021r5vlvw4xa69c" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Reds receive bids for Brewster, Wilson & Grujic

Marseille have, according to<a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a5684505066033525695-lom-vise-matteo-guendouzi" target="_blank"> Foot Mercato</a>, asked about taking Matteo Guendouzi on loan. The French midfielder has fallen out of favour at Arsenal and could head back to his homeland in order to rediscover a spark.

Marseille make move for Guendouzi

Will there be movement in Madrid?

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer isn't expecting the club to make any more signings before the transfer window closes. "I can't give you any news. We are working with what we have got," Solskjaer told Sky Sports on Wednesday.&nbsp; "We have a big squad. We changed 10 players from Saturday. If there is any update, we will let you know."&nbsp;

Solskjaer not banking on Man Utd transfers

Fiorentina have identified Jose Callejon as a possible signing should&nbsp;Federico Chiesa leave for Juventus, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/fiorentina-target-callejon-as-chiesas-potential-replacement" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>.&nbsp; The 33-year-old winger is currently a free agent after spending seven seasons with Napoli. Bournemouth striker&nbsp;Joshua King and&nbsp;River Plate's&nbsp;Martinez Quarta are also on Fiorentina's radar.&nbsp;

Fiorentina planning for Chiesa departure

Slavia Prague CEO Jaroslav Tvrdik has revealed on <a href="https://twitter.com/JaroslavTvrdik/status/1311415703933800450?s=20" target="_blank">social media</a> that defender&nbsp;Vladimir Coufal is set to join West Ham. The clubs have agreed to&nbsp;a&nbsp;€6 million deal for Coufal, who will have a medical in London tomorrow.&nbsp;

West Ham to sign €6m Coufal

Ajax left-back Nicolas&nbsp;Tagliafico will cost Manchester City&nbsp;£22 million (€24m/$28m), claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-transfers-tagliafico-ajax-19026746" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>.&nbsp; Pep Guardiola is eager to bring another defender to the Etihad and Tagliafico is seen as a&nbsp;cheaper option that Bayern Munich's David Alaba.&nbsp;

Man City target Tagliafico to cost £22m

Everton have opened talks with Norwich City about a deal for centre-back Ben&nbsp;Godfrey, according to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54364885" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>.&nbsp; The Toffees want to sign the 22-year-old on loan but the Canaries are expected to demand a sale as they look to raise funds after being relegated from the Premier League last season.&nbsp;

Everton make move for Norwich's Godfrey

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Confirmed. This is the situation. Negotiations on - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a>, Barça and OL involved. Different positions. Talks ongoing. 🔴 <a href="https://t.co/CkfW1N8Sl8">https://t.co/CkfW1N8Sl8</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1311423877348761606?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dembele doubting Barca future

Tottenham are close to sealing a loan deal for&nbsp;Benfica striker Carlos Vinicius, reports <a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/tottenham-close-carlos-vinicius-loan-19027387" target="_blank">football.london</a>. The 25-year-old is Jose Mourinho's preferred signing up front and he will likely come to Spurs with an option to buy included.&nbsp;

Tottenham set to sign Benfica striker Carlos Vinicius

Chelsea have told Antonio Rudiger he must sign a 12-month contract extension if he wants to spend the season out on loan, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-antonio-rudiger-tottenham-22770039" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Tottenham and West Ham both want to sign the defender but the Blues won't let him leave, even temporarily, without agreeing to a new deal at Stamford Bridge.&nbsp;

Rudiger facing Chelsea crossroads

Chelsea&nbsp;defender Matt Miazga is set to join&nbsp;Anderlecht&nbsp;on a season-long loan, which has finally been agreed after he overcame a&nbsp;pre-season injury. The U.S. men's national team centre-back is fully fit once again and has chosen to move to the Belgian giants following conversations with Vincent Kompany, who moved to manage his former club following his retirement after a legendary career at&nbsp;Manchester City. It will be the 25-year-old's fourth loan club after spells at Vitesse, where he spent two seasons between 2016 and 2018,&nbsp;Nantes&nbsp;and Reading, where he spent half of 2018-19 and all of last season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-and-usmnt-defender-miazga-set-to-join-anderlecht-on/1bynmz4f25eok18dtrq063t4bg" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

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