Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd agree £80m fee for Maguire

Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Tiemoue Bakayoko from Chelsea this summer,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/mercato-les-dossiers-chauds-du-psg-14-07-2019-8116260.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>&nbsp;says. Sporting director Leonardo has added Bakayoko to the French side's shortlist, having worked with the midfielder at AC Milan last season. Although Bakayoko wants to join PSG, the club are aware it is a tall order as he will prove expensive and Chelsea do not want to sell as their&nbsp;transfer ban means they cannot sign a replacement.

PSG eye Chelsea's Bakayoko

Midfielder open to joining French champions

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a fee of £80m for Leicester City and England centre-back&nbsp;Harry Maguire, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9456212/man-utd-transfer-news-live-maguire-milinkovic-savic-matuidi-pogba/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The deal would represent a world record fee for a defender. The 26-year-old former Hull City man will complete the move after a medical in Manchester on Monday. The fee is said to consist of&nbsp;£60m upfront, with £20m in add-ons.

Man Utd agree £80m fee for Harry Maguire

Juventus are closing in on the signature of Matthijs De Ligt. The Serie A champions have now agreed a&nbsp;€70million deal with Ajax for the centre-back who was also wanted by Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona. Gazzetta dello Sport reports the fee has been agreed, as well as a huge&nbsp;€150m release clause.

Juventus agree €70m deal to sign De Ligt

Bayern Munich are set to return for Callum Hudson-Odoi with a&nbsp;£45 million ($57m) offer for the Chelsea starlet, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7244447/Bayern-Munich-prepare-new-45m-bid-Chelseas-Callum-Hudson-Odoi.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The bid would be&nbsp;£10m more than the Bundesliga champions offer the Blues when they made a play for Hudson-Odoi in January. New Blues boss Frank Lampard wants to convince the winger to remain, but if they do not accept the bid, Chelsea risk losing Hudson-Odoi for nothing on a pre-contract in January.

Bayern to make new £45m Hudson-Odoi bid

Chelsea risk losing their star winger for nothing in January

Barcelona have only offered Philippe Coutinho to Paris Saint-Germain in a straight swap for Neymar, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-le-barca-a-degaine-sa-premiere-offre-pour-neymar-465110" target="_blank">le10sport.</a> The La Liga champions do not have the money to spend on Neymar after paying out Antoine Griezmann's full release clause. PSG have not responded to the offer, but it is possible Barca add Samuel Umtiti as the Ligue 1 champions want a new central defender.&nbsp;

Barca offered Coutinho for Neymar in straight swap 

The Liga champions do not have cash to pay for the PSG star after their Antoine Griezmann transfer

Atletico Madrid appear to have stolen a march on Napoli as they near the transfer of James Rodriguez from Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/07/13/5d2a4a8fe2704e31758b458a.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. James wants to remain in the Spanish capital over moving to Naples and Atletico are fond of him, with Los Blancos the only obstacle to a deal.&nbsp; However, with James not in Zinedine Zidane's plans, Madrid want to cash in on the Colombian while the playmaker is determined to push through a move to Atletico.&nbsp;

Atletico line up shock James move

The player and club are keen on a transfer but Real Madrid stand in the way

Bayern Munich have their sights set on a move for Stuttgart striker Leon Dajaku, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kicker.de/753320/artikel/vfb_talent_dajaku_vor_wechsel_zum_fc_bayern#omsmtwkicker" target="_blank">kicker</a>. Stuttgart's director of football, Thomas Hitzlsperger, recently spoke of the club's desire to "be patient" with youth players, but it seems the 18-year-old striker has different ideas. Dajaku has made two Bundesliga appearances and would be handed a place in Bayern's second-string side, who play in the 3. Liga.

Stuttgart youngster Leon Dajaku a target for Bayern

Barcelona have denied any wrongdoing after completing the signing of Antoine Griezmann on Friday. The Blaugrana triggered the Frenchman's €120 million (£107m/$134m)&nbsp;release clause and have denied Atletico Madrid's claims that they agreed terms with the forward in March, when the season was still in full flow. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said at the press conference announcing Griezmann: "I have spoken to them, but I do not think there is any proof, because there is no evidence of anything." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/there-is-no-evidence-of-anything-barcelona-deny-wrongdoing/owi2pu7ln3ma1gkck09l74id5" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Barcelona deny wrongdoing in Griezmann deal

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is proving to be the main obstacle between Milan and Dejan Lovren, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-klopp-complica-l-affare-lovren-84762" target="_blank">calciomercato.com</a>. The Croatian defender is valued at €25 million (£22m/$28m) by the Reds and Milan are drawing up a list of alternatives should Lovren prove too difficult to strike a deal for. Klopp is another barrier between the Serie A club and the centre-back, with the Liverpool boss seeing him as a key part of the dressing room and as a result would be unwilling to part ways for a discounted price.

Klopp stands in the way of Milan's move for Lovren

Romelu Lukaku is willing to take a pay cut to leave Manchester United and join Inter, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juve-de-ligt-is-a-done-deal-lukaku-is-still-pushing-for-an-inter-68968" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport (via calciomercato.com)</a>. The Belgian has been a reported transfer target for Antonio Conte for much of the summer window, and he is willing to play his part to secure a move to the San Siro. The Red Devils have set an asking price of&nbsp;€83 million (£75m/$94m), while the Nerazzurri have made an offer totalling €70m&nbsp;(£63m/$79m) which includes a two-year loan with an obligation to buy set at €60m.

Lukaku willing to take pay cut to join Inter

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has refused to rule out the possibility of moving into the market for another left-back to cover Andrew Robertson, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/11763184/jurgen-klopp-refuses-to-rule-out-liverpool-left-back-move-to-cover-andy-robertson" target="_blank">Sky Sports&nbsp;News</a>. The Reds recently released their back-up option Alberto Moreno, who has now joined Villarreal, and that now leaves James Milner as the main option aside from the Scotland international. Speaking after their 3-1 win over Bradford City&nbsp;on Sunday, Klopp said: "We will see. It's not a yes, not a no. "I can imagine we have a look at all the things around us. Of course, we lost a left-back&nbsp;but today we saw two pretty young ones, and James [Milner]&nbsp;played it. We will see."

Liverpool may yet move for left-back to cover Robertson, says Klopp

Reece Oxford's potential switch to Augsburg has been revived, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/21572/11762925/reece-oxfords-move-from-west-ham-to-augsburg-could-be-back-on" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Bundesliga side are trying to land the centre-back in a&nbsp;£2.7 million deal but negotiations hit a stumbling block. But Oxford has since abandoned his demands of having a release clause inserted in case the club were relegated, giving the Germans hope of moving forward with a transfer.

Oxford could still leave West Ham for Augsburg

Marseille are in talks to sign Dario Benedetto from Boca Juniors,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.laprovence.com/actu/en-direct/5593759/breve-om-a-pusher.html" target="_blank">La Provence</a>&nbsp;says. The French side have been in talks with the 29-year-old striker and are confident of completing a deal expected to be worth around €16 million (£14m/€18m)&nbsp;in the next week.

Marseille close in on Boca's Benedetto

Real Madrid have given Napoli an ultimatum over their pursuit of James Rodriguez. The Italian side are in talks to sign the Colombia international but coach Carlo Ancelotti warned this week that the deal could take time. But Real are growing impatient amid reports Atletico Madrid are trying sign the midfielder and&nbsp;Calciomercato&nbsp;says they have told Napoli they have until Thursday to make an offer.

Real Madrid give Napoli deadline for James deal

Paris Saint-Germain are on the verge of signing&nbsp;Abdou Diallo from Borussia Dortmund for €32 million (£29m/$36m), <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dortmund-defender-diallo-set-to-join-psg-in-32m-move/17uuj4e8p0s0b16j4g1rlrts29" target="_blank">Goal&nbsp;can confirm</a>. The 23-year-old will sign a five-year contract with the&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;champions, making his return to&nbsp;France&nbsp;after spending the last two seasons in the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;with&nbsp;Mainz&nbsp;and Dortmund.

PSG to sign €32m Diallo from Dortmund

Aberdeen have completed the signing of Funso Ojo on a three-year deal. The Belgian midfielder joined from Scunthorpe, where he made 87 appearances in two years. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> BREAKING NEWS | We can this evening confirm the signing of Funso Ojo on a three-year deal. Welcome to Pittodrie, Funso!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StandFree?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StandFree</a> <a href="https://t.co/ezJpsCVP1f">pic.twitter.com/ezJpsCVP1f</a> — Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AberdeenFC/status/1150465004912730112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Aberdeen confirm Ojo signing

Liverpool&nbsp;midfielder Herbie Kane is heading to the Championship on loan this week. Hull City,&nbsp;Brentford&nbsp;and Charlton Athletic&nbsp;are all hoping to sign the 20-year-old, who impressed at Doncaster Rovers in League One last term. Millwall&nbsp;and Luton Town&nbsp;have also expressed an interest Kane, who has been training and playing with Liverpool’s under-23 side for the past 10 days.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-midfielder-kane-set-for-championship-loan-move/avcq232he4rp1ua7f89yiyzvf" target="_blank">Read Neil Jones' report on Goal</a>

Liverpool's Kane set for loan move

Roma are prepared to offer Tottenham €20 million (£18m/$23m)&nbsp;for Toby Alderweireld, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-domani-rilancio-per-alderweireld-e-zaniolo-61783" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Italian side have already set out a four-year contract for the Belgian defender, but must agree terms with Spurs first. Tottenham have another plan in mind, however, as they want Nicolo Zaniolo from Roma and are willing to make Alderweireld part of the deal.

Roma to offer €20m for Alderweireld

Nice right-back Youcef Atal is eyeing a move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://soccerlink.fr/2019/07/14/non-classe/info-soccer-link/atal-priorise-le-psg-nice-veut-le-revaloriser-2650.html" target="_blank">Soccer Link</a>&nbsp;reports. PSG have long been linked with the 23-year-old Algeria international, but there have also been reports of interest from Atletico Madrid and Chelsea. But Atal has made the French capital his priority, but Nice hope they can convince him to extend his stay.

Atletico & Chelsea target Atal wants PSG move

Cagliari will lodge an official €15 million (£13m/$17m) offer for Boca Juniors midfielder Nahitan Nandez on Monday, says&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Italy. President Tommaso Giulini will meet with his Boca counterpart to discuss a potential transfer for the 23-year-old, who has made 53 appearances since joining from Penarol in 2017.

Cagliari to make €15m Nandez bid

Oliver Torres is on the verge of a €20 million move to Sevilla, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://abola.pt/Nnh/Noticias/Ver/797497" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. The 24-year-old midfielder joined Porto from Atletico Madrid in a permanent deal in 2017, having spent the previous three season on loan there,&nbsp;but will return to La Liga this summer. The Primeira Liga side are willing to let him go for around&nbsp;€15 million (£13m/$17m)&nbsp;and Sevilla are confident of reuniting him with Julen Lopetegui, who brought him to Portugal.

Torres to make €15m Sevilla switch

Kai Havertz says he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen for at least another year despite reported interest from several clubs. The 20-year-old midfielder has been targeted by Bayern Munich and Arsenal in recent months, but he says he has no intention of leaving Leverkusen. "For me, it has long been clear that I will spend the next season in Leverkusen, without any ifs and buts," he told <a href="https://www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/havertz-leverkusen-transfer-1.4524300?reduced=true" target="_blank">Süddeutsche Zeitung</a>.&nbsp;"I feel good in Leverkusen, and I see a period&nbsp;in which I can develop very well here."

Havertz promises Bayer Leverkusen stay

Borussia Dortmund defender Abdou Diallo is edging closer to a €32 million (£29m/$36m) to Paris Saint-Germain, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-abdou-diallo-dortmund-en-route-vers-le-psg/1040038" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. The 23-year-old made 38 appearances for the Bundesliga club across all competitions last season and could reportedly join the Ligue 1 champions within the next few days. Diallo has previously stated his admiration for PSG, telling&nbsp;L'Equipe:&nbsp;"A young player in Europe who tells you that PSG's project is not interesting,&nbsp;is not credible."

Diallo nearing €32m PSG move

Manchester City have&nbsp;completed the signing of Liam Delap, the son of former Premier League midfielder Rory Delap, from Derby County. The 16-year-old striker confirmed the move in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5fVw1H4Mi/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet" target="_blank">an Instagram post</a>, in which he thanked the Rams for the 10 years he spent with the club. Delap has been in red hot form for England under-16s this year, winning the Golden Boot at the Mercedes Benz Aegean Tournament with four goals to his name.

Man City sign England U16 striker Delap

Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye is keeping his cards close to his chest regarding a possible move to Paris Saint-Germain, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://sanslimitesn.com/idrissa-gueye-sur-alain-giresse-malgre-tout-ce-qui-sest-passe-il-nous-a/" target="_blank">Sanslimitesn.com</a>. The Senegal international is currently playing at the African Cup of Nations, and has been reluctant to give anything away when being&nbsp;questioned about a&nbsp;L'Equipe&nbsp;report claiming&nbsp;interest from PSG. "I did not read L'Equipe, but they told me about it," he said. "There, I am fully focused on my competition.&nbsp;We'll have time to talk about it again if it's still there."

Gueye remains coy regarding PSG rumours

Wantaway Inter striker Mauro Icardi only has his eyes on a move to Juventus this summer despite interest from other clubs, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/inter-icardi-only-wants-juve-the-first-offer-is-ready-78666" target="_blank">calciomercato.com</a>. The Argentinian has been sent back to Milan by the club while&nbsp;the rest of his team-mates prepare for their pre-season tour of Asia, and the Old Lady are now ready to make their move. The Serie A champions are reportedly ready to make an offer of €40 million (£36m/$45m) but will need to offload some of their current striking options, such as Gonzalo Higuain, before a deal can be made with Inter.

Icardi only has eyes for Juventus move

Arsenal have yet to make an offer that matches Celtic's £25 million ($31m) valuation of Kieran Tierney, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/17769689.kieran-tierney-not-close-leaving-celtic-arsenal-still-way-short-25m-asking-price/?ref=twtrec" target="_blank">The Herald</a>. The Gunners have made no secret of their interest in the full-back, initially offering the Scottish Premiership side £15m ($19m) before making an improved offer which still fails to meet the club's demands. The 22-year-old is regarded as one of Scotland's brightest young talents and Celtic are now willing to stand firm and hold out for the full £25m asking price.

Arsenal yet to meet Celtic's £25m asking price for Tierney

Leicester City have agreed a £45 million ($57m) fee with Brighton for centre-back Lewis Dunk, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9504512/leicester-45m-dunk-transfer-brighton-defender-man-utd-maguire/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. With Harry Maguire reportedly close to an £80m ($101m) move to Manchester United, the Foxes have turned to Dunk as they look to replace the England international at the heart of defence. The 27-year-old made 38 appearances for the Seagulls last season, scoring two goals as they finished 17th in the Premier League.

Leicester agree £45m fee for Dunk

Arsenal have approached&nbsp;Brazilian club Gremio regarding the availability of Copa America star Everton, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/rs/futebol/noticia/arsenal-faz-consulta-e-estuda-apresentar-proposta-ao-gremio-por-everton-cebolinha.ghtml" target="_blank">Globo Esporte</a>. The 23-year-old forward was named in the Team of the Tournament this summer after notching three goals and an assist in his homecountry, and&nbsp;new Arsenal sporting director Edu is said to have instigated the opening round of&nbsp;talks.

Arsenal make approach for Brazil star Everton

Championship club Swansea City are reportedly weighing up a loan move for Chelsea&nbsp;attacking midfielder Kasey Palmer, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11762970/swansea-consider-loan-move-for-chelseas-kasey-palmer" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Despite being on the Stamford Bridge books since 2016, the 22-year-old is yet to make a senior appearance for the Blues, and spent last season on loan at Blackburn Rovers and, latterly, Bristol City.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Swansea weigh up loan move for Chelsea midfielder Kasey Palmer

Daniel Sturridge has been offered a route back into the game after being released by Liverpool this summer, with Serie A side Bologna ready to take him to Italy. According to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1153065/Daniel-Sturridge-Bologna-Liverpool-Jurgen-Klopp-transfer-news-rumours-gossip" target="_blank">Express</a>, Aston Villa and Rangers are also interested in acquiring the 29-year-old striker's services, but wage demands similar to the&nbsp;£120,000 a week he was reportedly earning at Anfield could scupper any potential deal.

Bologna throw Sturridge Serie A lifeline 

Manchester United legend&nbsp;Bryan Robson has urged&nbsp;Paul Pogba to "knuckle down" amid ongoing transfer speculation linking him with a big-money move away from the Red Devils. The&nbsp;France&nbsp;international has been strongly linked with a summer move away from Old Trafford and has admitted the time has come for "a new challenge somewhere else". Pogba's agent Mino Raiola is often vocal when it comes to his player's futures, but&nbsp;Robson&nbsp;believes&nbsp;the 26-year-old should be the&nbsp;sole master of his destiny and&nbsp;hopes outside influences don't sway his decision. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/be-your-own-person-pogba-urged-to-ignore-agent-raiola-by-man-utd-/ltat32uh7pzu17emlnf0oaa8v" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Be your own person!' - Pogba urged to ignore agent by Man Utd legend

Bayern Munich have abandoned plans to sign Juventus attacker&nbsp;Paulo Dybala this summer, according to Bild&nbsp;via <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/niente-dybala-il-bayern-ha-scelto-i-sostituti-di-ribery-e-robben-54526" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, and will now turn their attentions to Barcelona's&nbsp;Ousmane Dembele and Leroy Sane of Manchester City The 25-year-old had&nbsp;been tipped to replace the likes of Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben, who both retired at the end of last season, but the Argentine international now looks set to stay in Turin for the duration of the 2019-20 season.&nbsp;

Bayern Munich abandon plans to sign Paulo Dybala

Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn is set to become Sheffield United's latest summer signing, according to the <a href="https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/latest-blades-news/sheffield-united-blades-close-in-on-another-new-signing-476980" target="_blank">Sheffield Star</a>. Positive talks between the two clubs are said to have progressed over the last 48 hours, with a deal expected to be announced over the next few days.

Sheffield United set you announce fourth signing of the summer

New Real Madrid signing Eden Hazard could wear the number 23 next season - a shirt synonymous with&nbsp;David Beckham.&nbsp;&nbsp; The former Manchester United and England icon&nbsp;wore the same number during his four-year stint in the Spanish capital&nbsp;between 2003 and 2007. Now, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/07/14/5d2aed5be2704ebc928b45dd.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, Real's headline summer signing from Chelsea has his eye on the same squad number after Luka Modric (10) and&nbsp;Mariano Diaz (7) refused to relinquish theirs.

Hazard eyes up Beckham's shirt at Real Madrid

Tottenham star&nbsp;Christian Eriksen could run out of options this summer and stay at the club next season, reports <a href="https://talksport.com/football/572775/tottenham-christian-eriksen-options-transfer/" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>. Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy, is understood to have placed a £130m asking price on the Dane's head, who has just 12 months left on his current contract in north London. Real Madrid and Manchester United were said to be keen on the 27-year-old, but so far no bids have materialised.&nbsp;

Eriksen running out of options and could stay at Tottenham 

New Valencia striker Maxi Gomez says he wants to&nbsp;“help the team and score many goals' after completing a €14m swap deal Celta Vigo involving Santi Mina earleir today. The agreement also includes the two-year loan of new Valencia signing Jorge Saenz, who recently arrived from Tenerife. “It’s really nice to be able to play in the Champions League," said Maxi. "I’ve never done that before, and from a young age I’ve always dreamt of playing in the Champions League and La Liga."&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/maxi-gomez-completes-valencia-transfer/qqkv3a154d641fzsf5oa4slh7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 🎙️ <a href="https://twitter.com/gomez_maxi9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gomez_maxi9</a> "Siempre soñé con jugar la <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChampionsLeague</a>” 🔝🌟 ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/xWeIGnK3DI">https://t.co/xWeIGnK3DI</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeMaxi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeMaxi</a> 🦇&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewEra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewEra</a> 🖤 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneFamilyVCF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OneFamilyVCF</a> <a href="https://t.co/vqjoz5kZtt">pic.twitter.com/vqjoz5kZtt</a> — Valencia CF 🦇💯 (@valenciacf) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciacf/status/1150372191512551424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Champions League football played a part in Maxi Gomez move

Daniel James says he is aiming&nbsp;to emulate&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;legend Ryan Giggs as he begins his Red Devils career. Having joined the Old Trafford club this summer, rapid&nbsp;Wales&nbsp;winger James already plays under Giggs at intrernational level and has the man himself as the perfect mentor. James became Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first signing of the summer when he arrived from&nbsp;Swansea City&nbsp;and is keen to follow in Giggs'&nbsp;footsteps for the Red Devils.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/daniel-james-aspires-to-be-next-ryan-giggs/59n4qz89tva31feh3q00vmd9t" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

New Man United signing wants to emulate Ryan Giggs

Five across; clue: New striker at the Mestalla - It's Gomez. Following their Crossword teaser on social media, Valencia have now officially confirmed the signing of Maxi Gomez from Celta Vigo with Santi Mina moving in the opposite direction. The attacker, who had been a&nbsp;prime target for West Ham,&nbsp;moves for&nbsp;€14 million plus Mina. As well, Celta will loan centre back Jorge Saenz, who had been&nbsp;playing for Tenerife before joining Valencia this summer. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🔥 WELCOME <a href="https://twitter.com/gomez_maxi9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gomez_maxi9</a> 🔥 Official Statement ➡️📝<a href="https://t.co/8AeFxK3dua">https://t.co/8AeFxK3dua</a> <a href="https://t.co/k7yKWVqwHr">pic.twitter.com/k7yKWVqwHr</a>— Valencia CF English 🦇💯 (@valenciacf_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciacf_en/status/1150368128423071745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Maxi Gomez signs for Valencia

What could this mean? We do wonder... <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Playing crossword on a Sunday afternoon... <a href="https://t.co/hq5d41xzwE">pic.twitter.com/hq5d41xzwE</a>— Valencia CF English 🦇💯 (@valenciacf_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/valenciacf_en/status/1150362133839958016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Valencia puzzler...

It's a done deal as Santi Mina joins Celta from Valencia. This now paves the way for Maxi Gomez to move the other way and make his anticipated switch to the Mestalla. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">ISTO VAI DE CORAZÓN 💙<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SantiVolveaCasa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SantiVolveaCasa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IstoVaiDeCorazon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IstoVaiDeCorazon</a> <a href="https://t.co/Tn4HoHYzcJ">pic.twitter.com/Tn4HoHYzcJ</a>— RC Celta (@RCCelta) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCCelta/status/1150355613488230402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Celta Vigo sign Santi Mina 

The Northern Echo reports Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will not be spending £5m to prise Steve Bruce from Sheffield Wednesday. However, Owls chief&nbsp;Dejphon Chansiri is adamant he will not lower his demands. The Magpies are now in China for the Premier League Asia Trophy but are&nbsp;without a coach following Rafael Benitez's departure. Bruce is their main managerial target though the fee has proved to be a real sticking point.

Steve Bruce at centre of Newcastle wrangle

Martell Taylor-Crossdale won't have to move far&nbsp;following the expiry of his contract at Chelsea after sealing a switch to west London rivals Fulham. The 19-year-old had been linked with a number of Championship clubs and has now signed for the Cottagers. Speaking to the club's official website, he said: "I'm ready to go here and show everyone what I can do. I felt coming here presented the perfect opportunity to push into the first team. I had a look at the pathway into the first team and I'm hopeful I can breakthrough to impress the manager." Taylor-Crossdale landed the Golden Boot during the Under-18 Premier League campagin of 2016/17. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">The Club are pleased to announce the signing of forward Martell Taylor-Crossdale following the expiry of his contract at <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChelseaFC</a>! ✍️— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/1150341391450591232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Striker leaves Chelsea for rivals

Bordeaux have agreed a deal to sign Hwang Ui-jo. The French side are close to snapping up the Gamba Osaka forward who has 27 caps for his country. Having scored 31 goals in 70 games for the J1 League side, Hwang Ui-jo will undergo a medical before signing. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Accord de principe avec le <a href="https://twitter.com/GAMBA_OFFICIAL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GAMBA_OFFICIAL</a> pour le transfert de Ui-jo Hwang ! L'international 🇰🇷 passera prochainement l’ensemble des tests médicaux avant de parapher les documents administratifs liés à son transfert. <a href="https://t.co/NIPL5tlZ56">pic.twitter.com/NIPL5tlZ56</a>— FC Girondins de Bordeaux (@girondins) <a href="https://twitter.com/girondins/status/1150337104314023936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bordeaux agree deal for South Korea international

One of League One's star names is staying put after signing a contract extension with Sunderland. Aiden McGeady, formerly of Celtic, Spartak Moscow and Everton, has put pen to paper on a new one-year deal keeping him at the club until 2021. The 33-year-old, who scooped Sunderland's Player of the Year award last season, has scored 21 goals in 75 appearances for the Black Cats in all competitions since moving to the Stadium of Light&nbsp;in 2017. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🙌 We're delighted to confirm that Aiden McGeady has put pen to paper on a new deal at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SAFC</a>. Full story 👇<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneClubOurClub?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OneClubOurClub</a>— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SunderlandAFC/status/1150329356511797249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Aiden McGeady commits to Sunderland

Arsenal have made an offer for Nicolas Otamendi but the Argentine has his heart set on a return to Valencia. The defender looks to be on his way out of Manchester City with Atletico Madrid and PSG also keen to sign him. However, according to <a href="https://www.superdeporte.es/valencia/2019/07/13/dd/419332.html">Super Deporte</a> in Spain, Otamendi is ignoring all interest and is adamant on returning to the Mestalla.

Arsenal's Otamendi offer to be ignored

Leeds duo Kemar Roofe and Mateusz Klich are targets for Burnley, Football Insider reports. The Clarets are looking to take advantage after the Elland Road failed in their bid for promotion last season. Having already signed Jay Rodriguez, Seam Dyche is still looking to bolster his attacking options with attacker&nbsp;Roofe and marauding midfielder Klich on his wishlist.

Burnley plot double Leeds swoop

What a signing this proved to be! <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">HE'S TOP OF THE LEAGUE! What an amazing four years for <a href="https://twitter.com/sterling7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sterling7</a>&nbsp; who signed <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/onthisday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#onthisday</a> in 2015 💙 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mancity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mancity</a> <a href="https://t.co/j3bGUosDNe">pic.twitter.com/j3bGUosDNe</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1150299649707823104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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West Ham's search for a new striker has taken another twist with Brentford forward Neal Maupay the latest player to catch their eye. According to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-west-ham-to-submit-mammoth-english-club-striker-offer/">Football Insider</a>, the Hammers are set to offer the Frenchman a huge pay increase to ensure they get their man amid rival interest from Aston Villa, Sheffield United and Brighton. Having been linked to Diego Costa after seemingly missing out on Maxi Gomez, West Ham have swithced&nbsp;their attention to Maupay who scored 25 goals in the Championship last season.

West Ham to submit 'mammoth' offer for Championship striker

Spurs officials are set to meet with Spurs to discuss the possible transfer of Nicolo Zainolo. <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/">Corriere dello Sport</a> claim the two clubs will hold talks over a possible&nbsp;€45m deal which would also see Toby Alderweireld join Roma. While the Belgian has reportedly agreed to the switch,&nbsp;there could be a slight hitch in the exchange with Zainolo&nbsp;said to prefer a move to Juventus over Spurs.

Tottenham to meet Roma in Zaniolo pursuit

Celtic reman optimistic 16-year-old Liam Morrison will turn down Bayern Munich and sign a professional contract with the club. While reports claim the youngster has agreed to join the Bundesliga champions, Celtic assistant John Kennedy insists the Bhoys haven't given up on persuading the defender to stay. 'I know there’s been a discussion but we’re trying to sign Liam on a professional contract,' he told the Evening Times. 'There’s a lot of interest from elsewhere but nothing’s happened, nothing has been agreed, we’re still in the mix and we want to keep our players here'.

Celtic hopeful young defender will snub Bayern

Liverpool frontman Sadio Mane has been heavily linked with Real Madrid this summer and rumours were ramped up when&nbsp;Saee Seck, head of the Senegalese Football Association, said Mane 'should be thinking of that offer seriously'. However, the Liverpool Echo have reported no bid has been made and insist there has been no contact from the LaLiga giants regarding the star winger.

No Real bid for Mane despite Senegal claims

Inter chief executive Giuseppe Marotta has said he is 'optimistic about everything' as the Italian giants push to land Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku. Talks have already begun between the two clubs with the striker himself revealing he expects an update on his future next week as he looks to seal a switch away from Old Trafford. Officials met on Thursday with United setting an&nbsp;asking price of&nbsp;&nbsp;€83m (£75m/$94m). So far, Inter have reportedly made an offer of €70 million (£63m/$79m) – comprising of a two-year loan and a €60m obligation to buy.

Inter chief 'optimistic' over move for Lukaku

Harry Maguire has angrily claimed Leicester are pricing him out of a move to Manchester United, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9501566/man-utd-harry-maguire-leicester-transfer/">The Sun</a>. The England centre-back has already told his team-mates of his desire to move on this summer amid £70m bids from the Red Devils and Manchester rivals City which were flatly rejected. Maguire, 26, is said to be furious that Leicester are holding out for £85m and told of his frustrations during the club's training camp in France.

Man United target Maguire accuses Leicester of pricing him out of move

Matias Pellegrini is closing in on a move to David Beckham's Inter Miami, according to reports out of South America (via <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/MLS_Buzz/status/1150031474235715584" target="_blank">MLS Buzz</a>).&nbsp; Inter are reportedly set to pay around&nbsp;around $9 million&nbsp;(£​7m) for the 19-year-old Estudiantes&nbsp;star.&nbsp;

Matias Pellegrini nearing Inter Miami move 

Arsenal have offered&nbsp;€80 million (£72m/$90m) for Lille striker&nbsp;Nicolas Pepe.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-arsenal-a-propose-80-millions-d-euros-a-lille-pour-pepe/1039868" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> report that the gunners are hoping to pay out the deal for the Ligue 1 star over several years.&nbsp;

Arsenal offer €80m for Pepe

New&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;striker Antoine Griezmann says that he is relishing the chance to train and play alongside Lionel Messi at the club, stating that it will be 'an incredible joy' to play beside the Argentine.&nbsp; "I'm looking forward to seeing what Messi's like on a day-to-day basis in training," Griezmann told&nbsp;Barcelona's official website.&nbsp;"Playing next to him is an incredible joy." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/playing-with-messi-at-barcelona-will-be-an-incredible-joy/9ht3jk3u453f19n71c6g8mxf5" target="_blank">You can read more for Barca's new star right here on Goal</a>

Griezmann relishing Messi partnership

Jose Mourinho is longing for a return to football management seven months after being sacked by&nbsp;Manchester United, but has stressed that he is&nbsp;waiting for "the right project" to present itself. Mourinho has been linked with numerous jobs since leaving United in December, with&nbsp;Benfica,&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;and most recently Newcastle said to have been interested. But, after rejecting speculation surrounding the Magpies&nbsp;due to a desire to challenge for honours, the former&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;boss reiterated his plan to only accept the perfect offer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mourinho-desperate-for-right-project-and-return-to/1j3gaa75rcw5y1fz8exoglrbpk" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Mourinho desperate for 'right project' 

Carlo Ancelotti expects negotiations with&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;to bring James Rodriguez to&nbsp;Napoli&nbsp;will take "a very long time".&nbsp; Ancelotti, who worked with James, 28, at both Madrid and&nbsp;Bayern Munich, is keen to sign the&nbsp;Colombia&nbsp;international.&nbsp; But Partenopei president Aurelio De Laurentiis has told Madrid they will have to lower their demands for the attacker, who is surplus to requirements at the Santiago Bernabeu.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/napolis-james-negotiations-will-take-a-very-long-time/hyk53zbpq2ht1u0dg4c5ajoqy" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Napoli's James negotiations will take 'a very long time' - Ancelotti

Burnley are readying a&nbsp;£7 million ($9m) offer for Denmark youth international&nbsp;Joakim Maehle, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9501865/joakim-maehle-burnley-genk-denmark-denmark/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. The Genk right-back has become the Clarets top choice at the position after scouts have pushed manager Sean Dyche to sign him.&nbsp;

Burnley prep £7m deal for Danish defender

Juventus goalkeeper&nbsp;Mattia Perin is close to securing an exit to Benfica this summer, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/juventus-benfica-deal-for-perin-nears-completion-the-latest" target="_blank">Gianlucadimarzio.com</a>. With Gianluigi Buffon's return, Perrin is looking for a chance to play regularly to increase the odds he will feature at next summer's Euros. Rui Costa is heavily recruiting Perrin, and a deal is close with the keeper joining Benfica on a loan with&nbsp;€15 million (£14m/$17m) mandatory purchase option.

Perin close to Benfica move

Arsenal youngster&nbsp;Eddie Nketiah could be headed to Bristol City on loan, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9501819/arsenal-eddie-nketiah-loan-bristol-city/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. The Gunners think the 20-year-old Nketiah would be better off playing regularly in the Championship than a much smaller role with Arsenal. Bristol City lead the chase but numerous clubs are in on him, including some Premier League outfits.

Arsenal starlet nears Bristol City loan

Liverpool have joined the race to sign CSKA Moscow striker Fedor Chalov, though they will face heavy competition for his signature, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-arsenal-man-utd-chasing-18205871" target="_blank">Mirror.</a> The £20 million-rated ($25m) Chalov has a long list of admirers that include Arsenal, both Manchester City and United, Tottenham as well as Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Monaco and Sevilla. But the 21-year-old Chalov is looking for playing time and he may be hard-pressed to find it at Anfield given the strength of the Reds attack.&nbsp;

Liverpool enter race for Chalov

Arsenal have returned with an improved bid of&nbsp;£25 million ($31m)&nbsp;for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11762689/arsenal-make-improved-25m-offer-to-celtic-for-kieran-tierney" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Gunners had a bid of&nbsp;£15m rejected by the Scottish champions three weeks ago. Tierney, who is under contract until 2023, is also attracting interest from Napoli.

Arsenal make £25m Tierney bid

Manchester United have told Real Madrid they will not sell Paul Pogba for less than £150 million, and have set a deadline for a deal to be done, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-dig-heels-over-18205361" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The Red Devils won't let the La Liga giants ruin Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plan for the season and have told Madrid they will not sell at all once the Premier League window closes on August 8. The club would not do a deal without being able to secure a top-notch replacement and United worry Madrid will look to spend August attempting to lure Pogba to them on the cheap.&nbsp;

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