Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Messi closer to leaving than staying at Barca

Lionel Messi has informed Barcelona that his future at the club is far from certain, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rac1.cat/info-rac1/20200820/482917916800/messi-barca-koeman-bartomeu-temporada.html" target="_blank">RAC1</a>.&nbsp; The Argentine met with Ronald Koeman and explained to the new coach that he saw himself closer to the Barca exit than to staying at Camp Nou, which has been his home throughout his professional career.

Messi closer to leaving than staying at Barca

Captain held frank first-day talks with new coach Koeman

Arsenal have expressed interest in luring Houssem Aouar away from Lyon, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/C1-contre-le-bayern-aouar-a-fini-sur-une-bonne-note/1162904" target="_blank">L’Equipe</a>. The highly-rated midfielder continues to see his stock rise and will need a move this summer if he is to take in more European football during the 2020-21 campaign.

Arsenal keen on Aouar

Ajax have bid €15 million (£14m/$18m)&nbsp;for Luis Suarez, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1296241411738742790" target="_blank">El Chiringuito</a>. It is also claimed Barca are willing to sell the forward, who will turn 34 next season. That could open the door for the Spanish club to follow up their interest in the likes of Lautaro Martinez.

Ajax make €15m Suarez bid

Gareth Bale could be set to leave Real Madrid with Jose Mourinho keen on signing him for Tottenham, claims&nbsp;El Espanol. Mourinho was frequently linked with a move for Bale while manager of Manchester United. Bale has repeatedly stated his intention to see out his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu but Spurs chiefs are apparently keen on a return.

Mourinho wants Bale at Tottenham

Move could provide Real Madrid escape route

Ronald Koeman wants to make Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum his first signing at Barcelona, according to Dutch outlet&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ad.nl/buitenlands-voetbal/koeman-lonkt-naar-wijnaldum-als-bouwsteen-voor-wederopstanding-barca~a182cebe/?referrer=https://t.co/SCICKH0IEF?amp=1&amp;referrer=https://www.reddit.com/" target="_blank">AD</a>. Barca have just signed Miralem Pjanic in central midfield but Koeman apparently wants to link up with Wijnaldum again after managing him for the Dutch national side.

Koeman targeting Wijnaldum as first Barca signing

Barcelona youngster Ansu Fati has made Jorge Mendes his new agent, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200819/482911324790/ansu-fati-barca-cambio-de-representante-jorge-mendes-gestifute.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.&nbsp; Mendes also represents Cristiano Ronaldo, Nelson Semedo and Angel Di Maria among other high-profile stars.&nbsp; Fati's previous agent was Rodrigo Messi - the brother of Lionel - with no reason given for the change in agents.&nbsp;

Fati swaps Messi's brother for Ronaldo's agent

The rising star has made a bold switch in representation

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📢 ¡¡Unai Simón, renovado hasta 2025 ‼️ ❌ Sin cláusula de rescisión. 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗶 𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻 🧤 Todos los detalles 👉 <a href="https://t.co/BgtkRHrEC4">https://t.co/BgtkRHrEC4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UnaiSim%C3%B3n2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UnaiSimón2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AthleticClub?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AthleticClub</a> 🦁 <a href="https://t.co/OVkDpeqHPy">pic.twitter.com/OVkDpeqHPy</a> — Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) <a href="https://twitter.com/AthleticClub/status/1296483573332094981?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Athletic Club No.1 Simon signs new deal

Jadon Sancho's Borussia Dortmund team-mates are convinced that he will say put for another season - according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/08/20/jadon-sanchos-team-mates-convinced-will-not-leave-borussia-dortmund/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. Manchester United are trying to lure the England winger to Old Trafford, but are still some way off matching BVB's €120 million (£108m/$142m) valuation of a prized asset. Dortmund's first-team stars are now sure that Sancho will remain at Westfalenstadion after working alongside him during the club's pre-season tour.

Sancho's team-mates convinced he'll stay with BVB

Philippe Coutinho says he is "fully focused" on winning the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;with Bayern, and insists that he hasn't yet thought about his future amid links with Arsenal. Bayern have already passed up the chance to sign Coutinho permanently at the end of his season-long loan,&nbsp;which means he is due to&nbsp;return to Camp Nou&nbsp;ahead of the 2020-21 campaign. The Brazilian is still tied to Barcelona&nbsp;until 2023, however, it has been suggested that the club will cash in on the playmaker rather than re-integrate him into the squad. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-havent-thought-about-my-future-arsenal-linked-coutinho/1266uho0t58771qmw3o4f3zktb" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Arsenal-linked Coutinho addresses transfer speculation

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welcome to Hillsborough, Izzy! 🔥🦉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/swfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#swfc</a> — Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/swfc/status/1296501053735739393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Chelsea midfielder Brown joins Sheffield Wednesday on loan

Manchester United are attempting to hi-jack Arsenal's move for Lille defender Gabriel - according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/gabriel-lille-calciomercato-napoli-arsenal-united" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. Arsenal have submitted a €26 million (£23m/$31m) bid for the Brazilian, who is also weighing up an offer from Napoli. United have registered their interest at the last minute, with Gabriel set to make a final decision on his future within the next 48 hours.

Man Utd trying to hi-jack Arsenal's move for Gabriel

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Last details for Edinson Cavani to join Benfica. Contract offered until June 2023 for €10M/season as wage. Good chances to complete the agreement on next week. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DiMarzio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DiMarzio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cavani?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cavani</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Benfica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Benfica</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1296505983406137346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cavani closes on Benfica switch

Fulham&nbsp;have announced the signing of U.S. men's national team defender&nbsp;Antonee Robinson from&nbsp;Wigan&nbsp;for a fee reportedly in the region of £2 million ($2.65m). Robinson was officially unveiled at Craven Cottage on Thursday as he put pen to paper on a four-year contract. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/fulham-sign-usmnt-star-robinson-from-wigan/1ajzbmx51r3pe1bmfbswq8t1yk" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Fulham sign USMNT star Robinson from Wigan

Jadon Sancho would add “another layer to the cake” at&nbsp;Manchester United, says Wes Brown, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer urged to remain in the market for “exciting” additions. The Red Devils have&nbsp;long been linked with a move to bring Sancho back to England. He left&nbsp;Manchester City’s academy system in 2017 and has gone on to flourish in the&nbsp;Bundesliga, becoming an international performer and one of the hottest prospects on the planet. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sancho-another-layer-man-utd-cake-brown-exciting-old/5raesrihk6941tyl5nuqtjsfj" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

‘Sancho offers another layer to Man Utd cake’

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Another day, another signing. Jonathan Klinsmann has joined the 💙🤍&amp;💛— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) <a href="https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy/status/1296487079413776386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jonathan Klinsmann joins LA Galaxy

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The secret's out!<a href="https://twitter.com/BafanaBafana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BafanaBafana</a> international Kamohelo Mokotjo joins the 🔶 &amp; 🔷. Welcome, Kamo!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCCincy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCCincy</a> | AllForCincy— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) <a href="https://twitter.com/fccincinnati/status/1296439444627693577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

FC Cincinnati sign Mokotjo

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> [📝] Agreement with <a href="https://twitter.com/NKLokomotiva?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NKLokomotiva</a> over the transfer of Ivo Grbić. 🇭🇷 The goalkeeper signs for the following four seasons. ➡️ All the details: <a href="https://t.co/PmnkNZq9iC">https://t.co/PmnkNZq9iC</a> 🧤 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeGrbic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeGrbic</a> 🔴⚪ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/A%C3%BApaAtleti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AúpaAtleti</a> <a href="https://t.co/bfPYtwTqbM">pic.twitter.com/bfPYtwTqbM</a> — Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) <a href="https://twitter.com/atletienglish/status/1296471358415802374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Grbic joins Atletico from Lokomotiva

Southampton are interested in signing Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/_pauljoyce/status/1296437968048136194" target="_blank">The Times</a>. Potters shot-stopper Angus Gunn could move to the Bet 365 Stadium as part of the deal, which could be finalised in the coming weeks. Butland has made over 150 appearances for Stoke since joining the club from Birmingham City in 2013.

Southampton interested in Stoke 'keeper Butland

Liverpool midfielder Harry Wilson is the subject of interest from Aston Villa and Leeds United - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12447547/aston-villa-leeds-transfer-liverpool-harry-wilson/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The two clubs are ready to do battle in the transfer market for the 23-year-old, who is currently valued at around £20 million ($26m). Wilson is still hopeful of fighting for a place in the Liverpool team, but would prefer a permanent move rather than another loan if he is deemed surplus to requirements.

Villa & Leeds vying for Liverpool's Wilson

Declan Rice is worth as much as Harry Maguire and West Ham will sell the versatile 21-year-old if an offer of around £80 million ($105m) is tabled, claims Frank McAvennie. Manchester United&nbsp;made one&nbsp;England&nbsp;international the most expensive defender on the planet when parting with a fee of that size in the summer of 2019. It could be that another Three Lions star finds himself on the move in the current transfer window. Rice, who can operate as a centre-half or holding midfielder, has proved himself with club and country over the last two seasons and is now&nbsp;seeing a big-money switch mooted. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/maguire-worth-80m-rice-same-price-west-ham-chelsea-mcavennie/xj21frtxbysx15zrpaicj2qai" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

‘If Maguire’s worth £80m, Rice will go for the same price’

Manchester City would be willing to consider signing Jack Grealish if the right was right, claims <a href="https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-wze7x-a183143?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&amp;utm_medium=dlink&amp;utm_source=w_share" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. Manchester United appear to have ended their interest in the Aston Villa playmaker, which is leaving the door open for rivals to make a move.

City open to Grealish at right price

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Suits you, <a href="https://twitter.com/Antonee_Jedi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Antonee_Jedi</a>! 😎<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RAMPANT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RAMPANT</a> <a href="https://t.co/4NmlJ0mm8N">pic.twitter.com/4NmlJ0mm8N</a>— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/1296457651040157698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Fulham snap up Robinson

Manchester United have cooled their interest in Juventus winger Douglas Costa, according to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-costa-brooks-18794648" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. That is because Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now mulling over a move for Bournemouth playmaker David Brooks.

Man Utd cool interest in Costa

Kalidou Koulibaly remains an option that&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;should consider, claims Richard Dunne, telling Pep Guardiola he still needs a “leader” to replace Vincent Kompany at the heart of his back four. Dunne told Sky Sports: "They have spoken about Koulibaly for a while and they are looking for a leader, they are looking for someone to replace Vincent Kompany." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/koulibaly-man-city-need-leader-dunne/151yq1xu04hdf1w7779hc28jkx" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Koulibaly still right for Manchester City, they need a leader’ 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> have confirmed the signing of young midfielder Niall Brookwell, who will join up with the club's Academy following his departure from Liverpool. Welcome, Niall! ⚫️⚪️— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1296447096116121600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Newcastle land former Liverpool starlet

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lukas Nmecha will join <a href="https://twitter.com/rscanderlecht?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rscanderlecht</a> on loan for the coming season. Best of luck Lukas! 🙌 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManCity</a> | <a href="https://t.co/axa0klUGiM">https://t.co/axa0klUGiM</a> <a href="https://t.co/1NM8c4G39n">pic.twitter.com/1NM8c4G39n</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1296446892553801729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Man City sanction loan switch

Arsenal&nbsp;should be looking to offload Hector Bellerin “if the right money came”, says Charlie Nicholas, with the former Gunners star also urging Mikel Arteta to sell Shkodran Mustafi, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Rob Holding and Calum Chambers. Nicholas has told Sky Sports: "I would contemplate and look at, people have been mentioning, somebody like Bellerin if the right money came." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-sell-bellerin-right-price-nicholas-mustafi-sokratis/46x5sg2xau0z17kcm9yp915pj" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Arsenal should sell Bellerin for the right price’

Bayern Munich are doing everything in their power to keep hold of David Alaba amid rumours of interest from the Premier League, says Oliver Kahn. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-keep-alaba-premier-league-kahn/1dzncv5o9x6l1ruw9lbxa2yp7" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Bayern 'doing everything' to keep Alaba

Porto have signed English striker Danny Loader from Reading, with the 19-year-old set to play for the club's B team. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ⚽ Danny Loader é reforço da Equipa B até 2022 📍Avançado 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Inglaterra 👉19 anos 🔙Clube anterior: Reading<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCPorto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCPorto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCPortoB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCPortoB</a> <a href="https://t.co/HxOIRG7ipz">pic.twitter.com/HxOIRG7ipz</a> — FC Porto - Dobradinha 19/20 🏆🏆 (@FCPorto) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCPorto/status/1296401693568049152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Porto sign striker Loader from Reading

Former Spain midfielder Ruben Baraja has been announced as the new manager of Real Zaragoza. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🎺 OFICIAL | Lalo Arantegui anuncia que Rubén Baraja será el nuevo entrenador del Real Zaragoza <a href="https://t.co/jVHQu9hb03">https://t.co/jVHQu9hb03</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealZaragoza?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealZaragoza</a> — Real Zaragoza (@RealZaragoza) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealZaragoza/status/1296391579884822529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Baraja announced as Zaragoza boss

Chelsea are mulling over a move for experienced Brazilian defender Thiago Silva, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/08/19/psg-defender-thiago-silva-offered-chelsea-free-transfer/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. With the South American about to leave Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent, the Blues are considering putting terms to the 35-year-old centre-half.

Chelsea consider move for Thiago Silva

Wolves are willing to listen to offers for Adama Traore, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8643111/Wolves-willing-consider-high-offers-Adama-Traore-earning-praise-Klopp-Guardiola.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Liverpool have seen a move for the jet-heeled winger mooted, with those at Molineux prepared to sell if the right terms are tabled.

Wolves willing to consider Traore offers

Felipe Anderson is pushing for a move away from West Ham, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12448787/felipe-anderson-transfer-west-ham-david-moyes/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Brazilian playmaker believes he will find regular football hard to come by under David Moyes and is ready to take on a new challenge.

Felipe Anderson wants out of West Ham

AC Milan are close to agreeing an extended stay at San Siro for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11863/12052940/zlatan-ibrahimovic-ac-milan-striker-nearing-new-deal-for-2020-21-season" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> reports that the Serie A giants believe a deal will be done that keeps the enigmatic Swedish striker on their books for the 2020-21 campaign.

Milan close to Ibrahimovic extension

Can Koeman keep Messi at Barcelona?

Bristol City have signed 23-year-old midfielder Joe Williams from Wigan on a four-year deal. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🆕 Signing 🎲 Sponsor 😍 Away shirt 🔥🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BristolCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BristolCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/rku6ZKaAJC">pic.twitter.com/rku6ZKaAJC</a> — Bristol City FC (@BristolCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/BristolCity/status/1296341229546999808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bristol City complete Williams signing

Newly-promoted Leeds have made a third offer for Brighton defender Ben White,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can confirm. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/leeds-submit-third-bid-for-brighton-defender-white/1wpdftjibb19u1f50ricz67tje" target="_blank">Read the full report here!</a>

Leeds make third White bid

Alexandre Pato is set to return to former club Internacional, 13 years after he left for AC Milan. The 30-year-old former prodigy has left Sao Paulo and, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYkU6-Xitu0&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Vozes do Gigante</a>, is now set to return to his old side.

Pato returning to Inter after 13 years

Wolfsburg have triggered the €20 million (£18m/$24m) release clause in the contract of Almeria striker Darwin Nunez,&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/08/19/segunda/1597851750_643154.html" target="_blank">AS</a>&nbsp;reports. The 21-year-old Uruguay international scored 16 goals in the Seguna Division this season but Almeria missed out on promotion. If they had gone up, his release clause would reportedly have doubled. Southampton, Brighton and Sheffield United have all been linked.

Wolfsburg move for €20m Premier League target Nunez

Arsenal are close to completing a move for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/gabriel-arsenal-transfer-contract-agreed-18209615" target="_blank">football.london</a>. The in-demand defender has been valued at €30 million (£27m/$26m), and the Gunners are now said to have agreed a transfer fee.

Arsenal close on €30m Gabriel

Matty Longstaff is set to reject a move to Serie A in order to sign a new contract at Newcastle, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/matty-longstaff-to-snub-serie-a-in-favour-of-newcastle-united-deal-bsjxj6zfk" target="_blank">The Times</a>. The 20-year-old's contract ended at the end of the season and he had been expected to leave, with Udinese among a number of clubs strongly linked with a move. Now, it seems Steve Bruce has convinced him to remain on Tyneside.

Longstaff to snub Serie A for Newcastle contract

Lyon&nbsp;sporting director Juninho confirmed there will be departures following the club's&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;semi-final loss, though he is not worried about the&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;outfit. After stunning&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;en route to the final four, Lyon's memorable 2019-20 European campaign came to an end&nbsp;after losing 3-0 to Bayern Munich on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juninho-confirms-lyon-departures-looming-after-champions/ydtxtvlaf6301gll8cnn8jz6x" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Juninho confirms Lyon departures looming

Australian defender Trent Sainsbury has joined Belgian club KV Kortrijk, the club has confirmed.&nbsp; The 28-year-old has signed a deal running until 2022&nbsp;and comes on the back of a strong season with Israeli side&nbsp;Maccabi Haifa.&nbsp; <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welkom Trent Sainsbury! 🙌 ✍ 2022 🇦🇺 🔴⚪ ➡ <a href="https://t.co/TypQsEXcmW">https://t.co/TypQsEXcmW</a> 🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeTrent?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeTrent</a> 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/kLgvT2hCig">pic.twitter.com/kLgvT2hCig</a> — KV Kortrijk (@kvkofficieel) <a href="https://twitter.com/kvkofficieel/status/1296142933113044994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sainsbury signs on in Belgium

Fenerbahce striker&nbsp;Vedat Muriqi is poised to line up for Lazio next season after an&nbsp;€18 million (£16m/$21m) deal was agreed, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/trtspor/status/1296197953275731969" target="_blank">TRT Spor</a>. Muriqi will reportedly sign a five-year deal with Lazio after scoring&nbsp;17 goals across 36 games last season in Turkey.&nbsp;

Lazio set to sign €18m Muriqi

Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic is close to sealing a move to Qatar, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8643379/Celtic-star-Tom-Rogic-set-4m-Qatar-move.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; A&nbsp;£4 million deal could be approved in the next 24 hours with the Australian out of favour under Hoops manager Neil Lennon.&nbsp;

Rogic to trade Celtic for Qatar

Leeds United have submitted a third bid for Brighton defender Ben White, claims <a href="https://theathletic.com/1959808/2020/08/19/transfer-news-tracker-leeds-ben-white/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.&nbsp; A fresh offer of £25 million ($32m) has been submitted for the 22-year-old, who spent last season on loan with Marcelo Bielsa's side.&nbsp; Several other clubs, including Liverpool and Chelsea, have been credited with an interest in White.

Leeds make third bid for Brighton's White

Southampton have emerged as favourites to sign Watford striker Danny Welbeck, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12447837/southampton-transfer-arsenal-danny-welbeck-watford/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1597871464" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; Welbeck is eager for a&nbsp;move&nbsp;after the Hornets' relegation and is expected to cost around&nbsp;£5.5 million ($7m) with a release clause in his contract.&nbsp;

Southampton closing in on Welbeck

Watford attacker&nbsp;Gerard Deulofeu has confirmed he will be leaving the club this summer with a return to La Liga on the cards.&nbsp; "My time at Watford will end this summer," he told <a href="https://twitter.com/ClubMitjanit/status/1296200883097698309?s=20" target="_blank">CAT Radio</a>.&nbsp;"I still don't know where I will go. The Spanish league is an option."&nbsp; Watford were relegated to the Championship this season.

Deulofeu confirms Watford exit

Bournemouth winger David Brooks has been of long-term interest to Manchester United with the club considering making a move this summer, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/david-brooks-man-utd-transfer-18792239" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>.&nbsp; The 23-year-old is expected to cost around&nbsp;£40 million ($52m) with any move potentially relying on whether the Red Devils are able to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho.&nbsp;

Man Utd circling for £40m Brooks

David Silva has said&nbsp;Real Sociedad's style of play and family considerations led him to select the Basque side as his next destination instead of&nbsp;Lazio. After&nbsp;10 hugely successful years at&nbsp;Manchester City, Silva left&nbsp;England&nbsp;as a free agent with plenty of clubs around the world showing interest. Lazio appeared to be in pole position to land the 34-year-old but in an unexpected move,&nbsp;Silva signed with&nbsp;Sociedad&nbsp;on a two-year contract on Monday. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ex-man-city-star-silva-reveals-why-he-snubbed-lazio-in-favour-of-/o54gz1o7fn5h11zuawc8gak43" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

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