Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Bayern to sign Bailey over Sane

Bayern Munich are set to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey as they admit defeat in the chase for Manchester City winger Leroy Sane, according to <a href="https://www.transfermarkt.de/exklusiv-fc-bayern-mit-leverkusens-bailey-einig-ndash-ende-des-sane-pokers-/view/news/342093">Transfermarkt.</a> The Bundesliga giants had been linked with Sane since the start of the window, but their high-profile pursuit of the wide-man has not gone down well in Manchester and Bayern have pulled out as a result. Bailey, 21, scored five goals and registered two assists from 29 Bundesliga appearances last term.

Bayern to sign Bailey over Sane

The German champions have opted to move for the Jamaican instead of their long-standing target.

Manchester United&nbsp;have reportedly enquired with Barcelona&nbsp;over a&nbsp;deal for central defender Samuel Umtiti, reports<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/"> Le10Sport.</a> United have been trying to sign Harry Maguire this summer but have so far been unable to agree a deal with Leicester. Le10Sport&nbsp;say they are now considering other targets, including Umtiti, who made 13 La Liga starts for Barca last season.

Man Utd eye Umtiti as Maguire alternative

The Red Devils see the Blaugrana centre-back as a cheaper alternative to the Leicester City man.

Moise Kean turned down&nbsp;Arsenal in favour of a move to Everton because the Gunners could not offer him regular first team football, according to the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/everton-agree-40m-deal-to-sign-kean-from-juventus/w4w8iq78l7l31t7otrpv544zk" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. As reported by Goal on Tuesday, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/everton-agree-40m-deal-to-sign-kean-from-juventus/w4w8iq78l7l31t7otrpv544zk" target="_blank">Kean is on the verge of completing a move to Everton</a>&nbsp;in a deal worth an initial €32 million (£29m/$35m). However, Arsenal were also said to be in the race to sign the 19-year-old, but could not guarantee regular first team football, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette both at the club.

Arsenal fail in attempt to hijack Moise Kean's move to Everton

Unai Emery wanted to sign Juventus wonderkid

Manchester United's plan to swap Romelu Lukaku for Juventus' Paulo Dybala has been agreed in principle, with personal terms now needing to be agreed according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11773814/paulo-dybala-and-romelu-lukaku-man-united-juventus-agree-swap-deal-in-principle" target="_blank">Sky Italia</a>. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to be drawn on the rumours but did confirm that his side were still working on incoming transfers. With Lukaku apparently keen to leave and Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri a fan of the Belgian, the swap seems to make sense for all parties.

Man Utd and Juventus agree Dybala-Lukaku swap

The two forwards are set to be on the move

Manchester United's chase for Harry Maguire could go right up to the final day of the transfer window as Leicester refuse to budge on their £90 million ($109m) asking price, report the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/07/30/manchester-uniteds-pursuit-harry-maguire-threatens-go-wire-leicester/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. Maguire is understood to be keen on the move but so far the clubs have been unable to come to an agreement on the fee, which would be a world record for a defender. Leicester have said they will not stand in Maguire's way - as long as a bid comes in that matches their valuation.

Man Utd must pay £90m for Maguire

Leicester aren't budging when it comes to their prized defender

Chelsea&nbsp;youngster Kasey Palmer is set to undergo a medical with&nbsp;Bristol City&nbsp;as he bids to avoid another loan move and leave in a permanent £3.5 million deal, Goal&nbsp;understands. The 22-year-old has been playing under Frank Lampard in pre-season but he missed the last match against Reading on Sunday as talks over his future neared a conclusion. Bristol City will beat&nbsp;Swansea City&nbsp;to the signing of the midfielder&nbsp;and he will become the third Chelsea player&nbsp;to make the move to the Robins this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-midfielder-kasey-palmer-on-verge-of-bristol-city/1up04zm03mujs1tngeo9omjwue">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Palmer set for Bristol City move

Porto have announced the signing of Club America goalkeeper&nbsp;Agustin Marchesin. The 31-year-old Argentine is headed to Europe after helping Las Aguilas to a league and a cup title during his time in Mexico City. He played 125 games for America, keeping 49 clean sheets. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/argentina-goalkeeper-marchesin-sold-by-club-america-to-porto/613b02nito8t18pdilg6gr6sf">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Porto sign Marchesin

Napoli are readying a £60m (€66m/$73m) bid for Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha after missing out to Arsenal on Nicolas Pepe, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-7307601/Transfer-news-Napoli-set-launch-60-million-bid-Crystal-Palace-winger-Wilfried-Zaha.html">Daily Mail.</a> Zaha had hoped to push through a move from Palace to the club he supported as a boy, Arsenal, but the Eagles demanded too much money up front and the Gunners turned their attention to Pepe, with Lille allowing them to pay in installments. The Ivory Coast international scored 10 goals and registered 10 assists from 34 Premier League games last season.

Napoli ready £60m bid for Zaha

Arsenal&nbsp;are set to sign&nbsp;Lille&nbsp;forward Nicolas Pepe for&nbsp;€80 million (£72.9m/$88.7m), according to Lille president Gerard Lopez, speaking to <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/losc-lopez-donne-les-details-du-transfert-de-pepe-a-arsenal-1740841.html">RMC Sport.</a> Pepe hit 22&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;goals and registered 11 assists last season as Lille finished second in the table behind&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain. PSG coach Thomas Tuchel made his admiration for the&nbsp;Ivory Coast&nbsp;forward clear, with&nbsp;Liverpool,&nbsp;Inter,&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;among the other major clubs linked with the winger. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lille-president-confirms-pepe-to-arsenal-for-80m/15jorefqnpijb1cqn8tt4jjs3q">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Lille president 'confirms' Pepe to Arsenal for €80m

Germany&nbsp;forward Andre Schurrle has joined&nbsp;Spartak Moscow&nbsp;on a season-long loan deal, his parent club&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;have announced. Spartak have the option to sign the former&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen,&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wolfsburg&nbsp;player permanently next year,&nbsp;with the fee reportedly set at €6m (£5.5m/$6.6m). Schurrle made 24 Premier League appearances for&nbsp;Fulham&nbsp;last season, scoring six goals. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/andre-schurrle-makes-spartak-moscow-loan-switch-from/1cueje2cwd2vk1igkgosgbmua3">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Schurrle makes Spartak Moscow loan switch

Napoli forward Simone Verdi's transfer to Torino could be just days away from completion, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-napoli-agent-reveals-latest-updates-on-verdi-torino-75279" target="_blank">according to Calcio Mercato.</a>&nbsp; The 27-year-old signed for Napoli from Bologna only in the summer of last year but looks set to move on again having scored just three Serie A goals for his new team. The Italy international's agent said:&nbsp;We are just waiting to understand what Napoli will tell us. It doesn't mean that he will remain, but we can't say for sure that he will leave either."

Napoli's Verdi close to Torino move

Bournemouth&nbsp;defender&nbsp;Brad Smith&nbsp;has extended his loan stay with&nbsp;Seattle Sounders&nbsp;until the end of the MLS season, <a href="https://www.soundersfc.com/post/2019/07/31/sounders-fc-and-afc-bournemouth-agree-extend-loan-brad-smith" target="_blank">the club have confirmed.</a>&nbsp; Smith, who began his career at Liverpool,&nbsp;originally joined the Sounders last August and has played in 25 MLS matches. “We’ve been very happy with Brad’s performance since he arrived here last August and we’re excited he’ll be staying through the season,” said Sounders FC Sporting Director &amp; VP of Soccer Chris Henderson. “His athleticism and quality have been crucial to our play this season, and he has quickly emerged as one of the better fullbacks in our league.”

Bournemouth's Smith extends MLS stay 

Henry Onyekuru is close to agreeing a move to Monaco from Everton with the clubs almost settled on a €12m deal, <a href="https://twitter.com/mohamedbouhafsi/status/1156619544452108289" target="_blank">as reported by RMC Sport.</a> The 22-year-old Nigerian has spent the last two seasons on loan at Galatasaray and Anderlecht and has never made a Premier League start for the Toffees.&nbsp; Once terms are agreed between the clubs the player will sign a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 side. &nbsp;

Onyekuru close to Monaco move

Steven Gerrard has given up on any hope of taking Ryan Kent back to Ibrox for a second loan spell, <a href="https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/steven-gerrard-time-rangers-move-ryan-kent" target="_blank">as reported by FourFourTwo</a>. Kent spent last term on loan at Rangers and the former Liverpool skipper had hoped to seal a second loan deal for the new season, but Jurgen Klopp has priced the club out of a bid with a £10m valuation. “Jurgen has come out and given the answer that will come out of my mouth anyway. It has been addressed and we move on," said&nbsp;Gerrard. “The end of it? Where we are right now, yes. We respect Liverpool’s stance and we thank them very much for allowing us to work with Ryan for a year."&nbsp;

Rangers priced out of Kent move 

Dundee United&nbsp;are lining up a move for former&nbsp;Motherwell&nbsp;winger&nbsp;Elliott Frear, who is a free agent after leaving Fir Park at the end of last season, <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4546100/dundee-united-transfer-motherwell-elliott-frear/" target="_blank">as reported by the Sun</a>. The 28-year-old&nbsp;was recently on trial with English League One side Oxford United.&nbsp;

Dundee United after ex-Motherwell winger Frear

Dutch winger&nbsp;Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld has passed a medical ahead of a transfer from Club Brugge to Bournemouth,<a href="https://twitter.com/JimWhite/status/1156616567389597707" target="_blank"> as reported by broadcaster Jim White.</a>&nbsp; The 22-year-old Netherlands international scored five goals in 20 games for Brugge last season as they finished second in the Belgian league. &nbsp; The deal for Groeneveld, who made his international debut against Germany at the end of 2018,&nbsp;is expected to go through for around £15m.

Groeneveld passes Bournemouth medical

French midfielder Hannibal&nbsp;Mejbri will join Manchester United for a fee of €10m, <a href="https://twitter.com/Tanziloic/status/1156610726854709249" target="_blank">as reported by </a><a href="https://twitter.com/Tanziloic/status/1156610726854709249" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. The player's representatives are expected in Manchester shortly to finalise the terms of the deal ahead of the transfer.&nbsp; The 16-year-old, who joined Monaco's youth academy in 2018, terminated his contract with the 2017 Ligue 1 champions last month.

Mejbri set for Manchester United transfer 

Jamal Lowe is set to have a medical ahead of a switch from Portsmouth to Wigan Athletic. He will reunite with manager Paul Cook, who signed him from non-league Hampton &amp; Richmond while in charge at Portsmouth. The 25-year-old winger hit an impressive 15 League One goals last season, with an additional nine assists to his name from 45 appearances.

Lowe to follow Cook to Wigan

Leicester City defender Elliott Moore is set for a permanent move to Oxford United, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football">Sky Sports.</a> The 22-year-old has spent the last two seasons out on loan with Belgian second-tier side Oud-Heverlee Leuven. He wore the captain's armband as he made 23 league appearances at centre-back, scoring five goals.

Moore to join Oxford

Brentford have completed the signing of Joel Valencia from Polish top-flight outfit Piast Gliwice. Valenica is&nbsp;a versatile 24-year-old attacking midfielder who is also comfortable out wide or just off a more conventional central&nbsp;striker.&nbsp; He scored six goals and managed six assists in 33 league games last season.

Brentford land Valencia

Midfielder Sebastien Rudy has returned to Hoffenheim from Schalke on a season-long loan. The 29-year-old spent seven years with Hoffenheim before leaving to join Bayern Munich, but he was sold to Schalke just one season later. Rudy has played 212 games for his temporary employers across all competitions, scoring 12 goals and registering 35 assists.

Rudy returns to Hoffenheim

Southampton&nbsp;striker&nbsp;Guido Carrillo remains in talks over a move to&nbsp;Boca Juniors, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/southampton">Sky Sports</a>. They claim three other overseas clubs have emerged with interest in the 28-year-old Argentine.&nbsp; Carrillo joined Saints from Monaco in January 2018 but has made just seven Premier League appearances.

Carrillo move from Saints drags on 

Liverpool youngster Harry Wilson will get another chance to impress potential suitors tonight when he lines up in a friendly against Lyon in Geneva, reports the <a href="http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/latest-harry-wilsons-liverpool-future-16675879">Echo</a>. The 22-year-old, who impressed while on loan with Derby County in the Championship last season, has appeared in all six warm-up games so far with Newcastle and Bournemouth retaining an interest in a player Liverpool rate at around £25million (€27m). Liverpool have previously indicated they would only sanction another loan move if it were to another Premier League club.

Liverpool's Wilson attracting interest

Manchester United centre-back Axel Tuanzebe is the subject of interest from Newcaste United, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7306027/Newcastle-keen-Manchester-United-starlet-Axel-Tuanzebe-deal-hinges-Harry-Maguire.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. But it's reported that United will only allow Tuanzebe to leave if they manage to wrap up the signing of Harry Maguire from Leicester. Tuanzebe played under Steve Bruce whilst on loan at Aston Villa last season.

Newcastle keen on Manchester United's Tuanzebe

Borussia Dortmund are among the sides eyeing up a move for goalkeeper&nbsp;Alexander Nubel, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/schalke-04-fc-bayern-und-bvb-mischen-bei-alexander-nuebel-mit-63655746,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">BILD</a>. The 22-year-old made 22 appearances for Schalke last season, with Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig also said to be in the race to secure his services. Nubel is regarded as one of the most exciting young goalkeepers in Europe.

Dortmund eye move for Nubel

Forgotten midfielder Danny Drinkwater is expected to stay with Chelsea after failing to secure a new club, reports the <a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea/danny-drinkwater-set-for-chelsea-stay-after-failing-to-secure-summer-transfer-a4202106.html">Evening Standard</a>. The 29-year-old has struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge after his £35million (€38m/$42m)&nbsp;move from Leicester City in 2017 and made just one substitute appearance last season and that came in the Community Shield. Drinkwater is expected to be on the bench for tonight's friendly at Red Bull Salzburg and has been involved more during the pre-season friendlies under new boss Frank Lampard.

Drinkwater to stay with Chelsea

Inter Milan&nbsp;striker&nbsp;Mauro&nbsp;Icardi&nbsp;is believed to be reconsidering a move to&nbsp;Roma, reports Sky in Italy. They believe this could trigger a swap deal involving&nbsp;former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko. Roma value the Bosnian striker at €20million (£18m) and have turned down two bids of €10m and €12m from Inter but would be open to offer him plus cash to their Serie A rivals in return for Icardi.

Icardi and Dzeko swap discussed

Barcelona's Brazilian striker Malcom is set for a reported €20million (£18m) move to Zenit St Petersburg, according to <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/">RMC</a>. The 22 year old made just 15 appearances for Barca after joining them from Bordeaux last summer. Everton were strongly linked with a move for Malcom in recent months but the latest report says he will undergo a medical this week before signing a five-year deal with the Russian club.

Malcom on the move to Zenit

Manchester City's young centre back Tosin Adarabioyo will spend the new season on loan at Blackburn Rovers. The defender, who joined City as a five-year-old, will look to continue gaining experience at Championship level after making 36 appearances for West Brom during a loan spell last term. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Best of luck to <a href="https://twitter.com/TosinAdarabioyo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TosinAdarabioyo</a> who has joined <a href="https://twitter.com/Rovers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rovers</a> on a season-long loan. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mancity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mancity</a> <a href="https://t.co/W16qreGXty">pic.twitter.com/W16qreGXty</a> — Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1156504778261684224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Man City's Adarabioyo loaned to Blackburn

Watford striker Dodi Lukebakio is close to completing a move to Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin for&nbsp;€20million (£18.m), according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-courtise-par-lille-dodi-lukebakio-est-proche-du-hertha-berlin/1045042">L'Equipe</a>. The Belgian under-21&nbsp;international enjoyed a successful loan spell in Germany with Fortuna Dusseldorf last season, scoring 14 goals in all competitions. The speedy frontman&nbsp;failed to make an impact at Vicarage Road making just one substitute apperance after joining them from Anderlecht in January, 2018.

Lukebakio set for Hertha Berlin

Rennes have reignited their bid to capture Arsenal's veteran defender Laurent Koscielny, according to <a href="http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11773963/laurent-koscielny-rennes-back-in-for-arsenal-captain">Sky Sports</a>. The Ligue 1 outfit are keen on a free transfer but the Gunners are demanding a fee for the Frenchman who has a year to run on his current deal. The Gunners have begun disciplinary proceedings against the centre back after claiming he refused to travel on a pre-season tour to the United States.

Rennes renew Koscielny interest

Roma have turned their attention to Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren after being priced out of a move for Toby Alderweireld, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/31-07-2019/roma-asso-manica-la-difesa-lovren-liverpool-3401304302129.shtml?refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Lovren&nbsp;was linked with a move to Roma's Serie A competitors Milan earlier this summer, but a deal is yet to come to fruition, with Liverpool said to be keen on holding on to the Croatian. However, Lovren has fallen down the pecking order among the other centre-back's at Liverpool and this report claims that the Reds could consider an offer in the region of €20 million (£18m).

Roma ponder bid for Liverpool's Lovren

Patrice Evra has called former Juventus team-mate Paulo Dybala in an attempt to talk him into a move to Manchester United, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/30-07-2019/lukaku-ok-la-juve-dybala-parla-lo-united-oggi-si-decide-3401296250372.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. United and Juventus are said to be locked in talks regarding a swap deal involving Dybala and Romelu Lukaku. Evra, who recently announced his retirement from football, is reportedly attempting to convince the Argentina forward to complete a move to Old Trafford.

Evra calls Dybala to persuade him into Man Utd move

Aston Villa have made a move to sign West Brom winger Matt Phillips, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/aston-villa-want-to-sign-west-brom-star/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. 28-year-old Phillips is set to enter the final year of his contract with the Baggies, who may be forced into a sale this summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer at the end of the season. Villa have already made 10 signings during the transfer window&nbsp;and look set to add to that imminently, with deals for Marvelous Nakamba and Tom Heaton also said to be close.

Aston Villa make move for West Brom's Phillips

Everton midfielder Joe Williams is expected to complete a move to Championship side Wigan in the next 24 hours, say the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-agree-deal-sale-young-16671273">Liverpool Echo</a>. The 22 year old, who has one year left on his current deal with the Toffees, is expected at the DW Stadium today to finalise personal terms on the move. Wigan had an initial offer – believed to be around £1million – rejected by Everton but an improved bid has been accepted.

Williams poised for Wigan switch

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remained tight-lipped when asked about the club's interest in Paulo Dybala on Tuesday. Reports suggest that United and Juventus are in talks to regarding a swap deal involving Dybala and Romelu Lukaku. “I’m not here to talk about any rumours or speculation about other team’s players.&nbsp;But, of course, we’re working on one or two cases, as I’ve said before," Solskjaer said. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/were-working-on-one-or-two-cases-solskjaer-coy-on-dybala/by3uhwql31f118ylcfo2cp6bo" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal.</a>

Solskjaer coy on Dybala speculation

Sheffield United have agreed a £17 million fee&nbsp;to sign Swansea City striker Oli&nbsp;McBurnie, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11773944/oli-mcburnie-sheffield-united-agree-20m-deal-for-swansea-striker" target="_blank">Sky Sports News</a>. If the deal goes through, it will be the fourth time that the Premier League newcomers have broken their transfer record in this window. McBurnie scored 22 goals in the Championship for Swansea last season and is now set to become the Blades' eighth signing of the summer.

Sheffield United strike record deal for McBurnie

Everton are ready to finally offload Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru, according to the<a href="http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-henry-onyekuru-transfer-latest-16672653"> Liverpool Echo</a>.&nbsp; The 22 year old moved to Goodison from Belgian side KAS Eupen for around £7million in the summer of 2017 but has not been able to obtain a work permit to play in the Premier League. Instead Onyekuru has spent the last two seasons out on loan with first Anderlecht and more recently Galatasaray but Everton are currently in talks with Monaco over&nbsp;a permanent move to France.

Onyekuru set to leave Everton

Manchester United are among several clubs keeping an eye on Marseille starlet Isaac Lihadji, reports the <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-face-battle-barcelona-18803350">Mirror</a>. The 17 year old striker is also attracting interest from Barcelona and Everton, <a href="http://www.laprovence.com/article/om/5615653/om-lihadji-veut-des-garanties.html">according to La Provence</a>. It is claimed the teenager is happy to remain in France for now but wants assurances that he will be given first team opportunities this season.

Trio chasing French starlet

Aston Villa are expected to clinch a deal for Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton after agreeing a fee of £8million. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/07/31/aston-villa-agree-8m-deal-burnley-goalkeeper-tom-heaton/">The Daily Telegraph</a>&nbsp;say the 33 year old will have a medical at Villa Park in the next 48 hours after an improved offer was accepted by the Clarets. Heaton played the first half of Burnley’s 6-1 friendly victory over Nice at Turf Moor last night.

Heaton set for Villa

Raphael Varane has said he believes his France&nbsp;team-mate Paul Pogba would be a "fantastic" addition at Real Madrid. Pogba has been heavily linked with a move to Madrid, but Manchester United appear to be unwilling to let him go without a fight. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pogba-would-be-fantastic-but-i-trust-madrid-squad-varane/1fvy4mlro7rzc1o4lqba5k1bjw" target="_blank">Read what Varane said about Pogba's possible addition right here</a>

Pogba would be fantastic at Madrid - Varane

Newcastle have seen a £4.5 million bid for Amiens right-back Emil Krafth rejected, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9618720/newcastle-4-5m-transfer-bid-amiens-emil-farth-rejected/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> Krafth joined Amiens for £2m last summer, but the Ligue 1 side have turned down the chance to make a quick profit on the Sweden international. Newcastle are unlikely to return with a larger bid for the 24-year-old, whom&nbsp;they would consider a squad player.

Newcastle have £4.5m bid for Krafth rejected

Inter have made contact with Monaco over a move for striker Pietro Pellegri, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-inter-make-contact-for-pellegri-67963" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports.&nbsp; Pellegri, 18, moved from Genoa to Monaco last year but struggled with injuries in his first season in Ligue 1, making just three league appearances. Inter are hoping to give&nbsp;Pellegri a lifeline by bringing him back to Italy.

Inter contact Monaco over Pellegri

Manchester United legend&nbsp;Wayne Rooney has backed his former club's pursuit of Harry Maguire. United are in hot pursuit of the England defender, who Leicester&nbsp;are said to value at&nbsp;£90 million ($109m). <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utds-maguire-move-backed-by-record-scorer-rooney/o46ivig92q8g1wfq5lxq03fdm" target="_blank">Read what Rooney had to say about Maguire right here</a>

Rooney backs Maguire move to Man Utd

Manchester United have returned for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti, claims <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-fc-barcelone-manchester-united-pret-a-foncer-sur-umtiti-467328" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>. The Red Devils have been linked with&nbsp;the France international in the past, but have yet to make progress on a deal for the 25-year-old.&nbsp; But United are now reportedly in talks for Umtiti and would be willing to offer €50 million (£46m/$56m).

Man Utd reignite interest in Umtiti

Gonzalo Higuain's brother and agent Nicola held talks with Roma on Tuesday over a transfer, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-higuain-s-brother-to-hold-talks-with-roma-25636" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Higuain has returned to Juventus after an unsuccessful loan at Chelsea, and the Bianconeri are now looking to offload the 31-year-old. Roma appear to have the inside track to land Higuain on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy for €36 million (£33m/$40m).

Higuain's agent holds talks with Roma

A leaked video of Nicolas Pepe in an Arsenal shirt has emerged on social media ahead of his official unveiling.&nbsp; Pepe is on the brink of joining the Gunners from Lille in what is expected to be a&nbsp;club-record €80 million (£73m/$89m) deal. The 24-year-old's transfer was all but confirmed by the pictures, which show him in an Arsenal shirt standing in front of a green screen. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pepe-appears-in-arsenal-shirt-in-leaked-video-before-80m/jhs5al0cr5i01k9xtqrcyidf4" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Pepe appears in Arsenal shirt in leaked video 

Jose Mourinho is a candidate to take over the managerial job at Valencia, reports <a href="https://www.libertaddigital.com/deportes/futbol/2019-07-30/la-ultima-bomba-del-verano-mourinho-al-valencia-1276642644/" target="_blank">Libertad</a>. Mourinho has been without a job since being sacked by Man Utd in December, but his search for a new managerial role could bear fruit soon. Current Valencia boss&nbsp;Marcelino is in a feud with club hierarchy, and Mourinho could be a candidate to replace him due to his agent Jorge Mendes's relationship with club owner Peter Lim.

Mourinho could take over Valencia

Arsenal are in talks with Rennes over a move for defender Laurent Koscielny, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-hold-laurent-koscielny-transfer-18802328" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The 33-year-old refused to join the Gunners on the club's pre-season tour of the USA as he looks to force a transfer back to his native France. But Arsenal are still demanding a fee for the defender, and will not allow him to terminate his contract.

Arsenal in talks with Rennes over Koscielny

Bournemouth are prepared to bid £25 million ($30m) for Liverpool winger Harry Wilson, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9621003/bournemouth-25m-bid-harry-wilson-eddie-howe-liverpool/" target="_blank">The Sun.&nbsp;</a> The 22-year-old impressed on loan at Derby last season, but his path to playing time at Anfield this season is unclear. Newcastle and Aston Villa are also interested in Wilson, but it appears as though the Cherries are the favourites to land him.

Bournemouth eye £25m Wilson bid

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has reiterated he does not control&nbsp;his team's transfers. Pochettino saw his role change from first-team coach to manager in 2016, which typically means more involvement in transfer business. But the Spurs boss indicated that club chairman Daniel Levy is still in charge. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mauricio-pochettino-tottenham-transfers-premier-league/13pj6ajf3rezc174emcek399t6" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Pochettino insists Tottenham transfers are out of his hands

Tottenham are facing competition from Atletico Madrid and Napoli in their chase for Real Betis star Giovani Lo Celso, report <a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/two-champions-league-clubs-fighting-16669185" target="_blank">football.london</a>.&nbsp; The arrival of Nabil Fekir at Betis means Lo Celso can now leave, with Spurs having been linked with the 23-year-old Argentina international throughout the summer. Now, they may have to speed things up if they are to get their man. Atletico and Napoli had been in competition for James Rodriguez, who is now looking likely to stay at Real Madrid.

Spurs face fresh competition for Lo Celso

Barcelona winger Malcom has moved closer to joining Zenit St Petersburg after rejecting an offer from Everton, claim <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/noticia-sport-acuerdo-inminente-por-malcom-7576357" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Russian club were able to offer a higher salary than the Toffees, with the clubs now close to a final agreement around the €45 million (£41m/$50m) mark. The 22-year-old is also thought to have rejected an offer from a club in MLS.

Malcom rejects Everton for Zenit

Arsenal could have moved a step closer to one of their summer transfer targets after offering an improved deal for Celtic's Kieran Tierney, claim the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7303163/Transfer-news-Arsenal-closing-Kieran-Tierney-capture-restructuring-25m-deal.html?__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Gunners' previous offer of £25 million ($30m) was rejected and it seemed as though the move was dead in the water, but it may now have legs if Arsenal are willing to pay more of the fee upfront. Tierney himself is reported to be keen on the move and the chance to test himself in the Premier League.

Arsenal offer restructured Tierney deal

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