Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City set to swoop for Inter striker Lautaro

Leeds are looking into deals for Liverpool duo Divock Origi and Rhian Brewster, claims <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leeds-united-liverpool-transfer-news-22561393" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> The Whites are preparing for a return to the Premier League and are eager to add greater firepower to their ranks, with there options at Anfield for them to explore.

Leeds want to land Liverpool duo

Real Madrid are yet to receive any offers for Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/08/21/5f400778e2704ea92d8b462a.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Wales and Colombia internationals are expected to be on the move this summer after falling out of favour at Santiago Bernabeu, but reported interest in their servies has delivered no formal approaches.

No offers for Bale and James

Manchester City want to sign Inter forward Lautaro Martinez, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12468559/man-city-transfer-sevilla-martinez/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The striker has been chased by Barcelona, with an £81 million ($107m) price tag on his head.

Man City set to swoop for Inter striker Lautaro

Leeds United are considering a move for Liverpool strikers&nbsp;Divock Origi and&nbsp;Rhian Brewster, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/leeds-united-liverpool-transfer-news-22561393?_ga=2.126760970.663005527.1598123944-1700250537.1596382223" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Celtic's Odsonne Edouard remains the Whites' first choice striking target, but Belgium forward Origi is seen as an alternative. In addition, Marcelo Bielsa's side are ready to make a loan move for Brewster, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Swansea.

Leeds eye Reds duo

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is growing increasingly frustrated with the club's transfer strategy after missing out on key targets, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/carlo-ancelotti-growing-frustrated-evertons-22563633" target="_blank">Star</a>. The Toffees missed out on&nbsp;Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Tottenham while another target, Gabriel Magalhaes, is expected to join Arsenal. The Italian took the Toffees job on the understanding he would have significant funds to spend and is likely to apply further pressure to the club's board to bolster the squad before October's transfer deadline.

Ancelotti frustrated with Everton transfer failings

Napoli are considering a move for Arsenal defender&nbsp;Sokratis&nbsp;Papastathopoulos should their move for Lille centre-back Gabriel fail, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/napoli/2020/08/22-73035640/napoli_su_sokratis_gabriel_all_arsenal/" target="_blank">Corriere Dello Sport.</a> The Gunners are believed to be leading the chase for Gabriel, along with Napoli and Manchester United. Should the 22-year-old move to Emirates Stadium then&nbsp;Sokratis, who played alongside Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso at Milan, is seen as an alternative for the Italian club.

Napoli consider Sokratis

The many suitors of Raul Jimenez, including the likes of&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester United, have been warned by Wolves legend John Richards that it will take “silly money” to prise the prolific striker from Molineux. The&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;international enjoyed the most productive campaign of his career to date in 2019-20, with 27 goals scored across all competitions. Those efforts have&nbsp;brought Jimenez to the attention of leading sides across Europe, with his services said to be sought in the Premier League,&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;and&nbsp;La Liga. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/jimenez-sale-require-silly-money-juventus-wolves-richards/75v8w7z7ybu21qpj2cixah9ka" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Jimenez sale will require silly money’ 

AC Milan are ready to steal a march on Arsenal by launching a bid for Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/08/22/ac-milan-look-take-advantage-arsenal-upheaval-loan-move-dani/" target="_blank">Telegraph.</a> The Spain international spent last season on loan at the Emirates and a return, either on another loan or permanent deal, looked most likely this summer. However, the departure of head of football Raul Sanllehi has caused a degree of upheaval at the Gunners, with Milan hoping to take advantage of that&nbsp;uncertainty with a late bid for Ceballos' services.

Milan eye Ceballos

Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon have, according to <a href="https://www.lacuarta.com/" target="_blank">La Cuarta</a>, connected Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal. The Chilean has previously spent time in Turin and could be taken back to the Serie A champions this summer after seeing an exit door opened at Camp Nou.

Vidal wanted back at Juventus

Nicolas Tagliafico is wanted by Leicester to replace Chelsea-bound Ben Chilwell, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8654293/Leicester-eye-Ajax-left-Nicolas-Tagliafico-replace-Chelsea-bound-Ben-Chilwell.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> The Argentina international has long been linked with a move to the Premier League and could end up heading out of Ajax this summer.

Leicester looking at Tagliafico

Gerard Pique has not beenn made available for transfer at Barcelona, reports <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/08/21/primera/1598012396_312059.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Liga giants have opened themselves up to offers for a number of senior stars, including Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba, but they will not part with a long-serving centre-half.

Barcelona will not part with Pique

Wolves have announced on the club's <a href="https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/under-23/20200816-hanne-makes-wolves-departure/" target="_blank">official website</a> that Boubacar Hanne has departed for Gil Vicente. The 21-year-old moves for an undisclosed fee after three years at Molineux.

Wolves let Hanne leave

Arsenal&nbsp;have signed Dutch teenager Salah-Eddine from&nbsp;Feyenoord&nbsp;on a free transfer. The 17-year-old central midfielder, known as Salah, will initially join up with the Gunners’ academy squad ahead of the 2020-21 campaign and has already trained with his new team-mates. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-sign-dutch-youngster-salah-eddine-from-feyenoord-on-free-/1r209nf1itn181k45msn0g8j91" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Arsenal sign Salah on free transfer

Roma have no intention of selling&nbsp;Nicolo Zaniolo this summer despite strong interest from Juventus, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-ancora-in-pressing-su-zaniolo-il-giocatore-ha-deciso-ora-to-83953" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> The 21-year-old is due to meet with new Roma owner Dan Friedkin in the coming days, with&nbsp;the American billionaire expected to highlight&nbsp;Zaniolo's importance to the club going forward. That likely means bad news for Juventus, who are desperate to sign the youngster, while Inter and Borussia Dortmund are also believed to be tracking his progress.

Juve target Zaniolo not for sale

Georginio Wijnaldum’s future remains a “worry” for&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and should be accelerating the club’s bid to get a deal for Thiago Alcantara pushed through, says Don Hutchison. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is aware of the need to further strengthen his ranks in order to maintain lofty standards and chase down more major silverware. Bayern Munich playmaker Thiago has emerged&nbsp;as a top target, and&nbsp;Hutchison believes he would be a shrewd addition. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/wijnaldum-worry-liverpool-sign-thiago-hutchison/nq41l1xtrk461wrtsbampe0st" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Wijnaldum’s a worry & Liverpool should sign Thiago’

Fulham are the latest club to declare an interest in QPR attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12054432/eberechi-eze-fulham-join-west-ham-newcastle-and-crystal-palace-in-hunt-for-qpr-forward" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The 22-year-old was left out of QPR's squad for their pre-season friendly against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday in expectation that a move is imminent. Crystal Palace,&nbsp;West Ham, Newcastle and West Brom have also shown an interest in&nbsp;Eze, who is valued in the region of £20 million ($26m)

Fulham enter Eze race

Manchester United&nbsp;“can’t rely on Anthony Martial” and need to be looking at bringing in another proven frontman, says Paul Parker. The former Red Devils defender told Eurosport: "Jadon Sancho would represent a decent signing, but it will be expensive and United need at least one good centre-half and probably a striker too because you can’t rely on Anthony Martial." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-cant-rely-martial-need-striker-parker-centre-half/1mjdhv4kw7ifj1rij8ittzsegf" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Man Utd can’t rely on Martial & need a striker’ 

Arsenal remain keen on doing a permanent deal for Dani Ceballos, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12054238/willian-winning-champions-league-is-arsenal-target" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Spanish playmaker spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Emirates Stadium from Real Madrid.

Arsenal still chasing down Ceballos deal

Juventus are willing to do a deal with Manchester United for Douglas Costa. <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1326088/Juventus-Douglas-Costa-Man-Utd-transfer-news-Ed-Woodward-Jadon-Sancho" target="_blank">The Express</a> reports that the Bianconeri are prepared to part with the Brazil international forward as they seek to free up funds and space in their squad.

Juve willing to do Costa deal with Man Utd

Lautaro Martinez remains Barcelona's top transfer target, according to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2020/08/22/lautaro-martinez-remains-fc-barcelona-top-priority-after-inter-europa-league-loss-amid-depay-rumors/#25d554626ada" target="_blank">Forbes</a>. The Blaugrana have been heavily linked with the Inter striker and want to bring him in as a long-term successor to Luis Suarez in their No.9 berth.

Lautaro remains Barca's top target

AC Milan are not giving up on their pursuit of Benfica midfielder Florentino, according to&nbsp;Calciomercato. The Portuguese giants want to keep the 20-year-old and expect him to stay for at least one more year and have set a €30 million asking price to warn the Rossoneri off. Milan, meanwhile, are still trying to get their man but are trying to talk Benfica down to a two-year loan with an option to buy. Fulham are trying to compete with the Serie A side and have had a bid rejected.

AC Milan battle Fulham for Florentino

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Barcelona sniffing around Angeliño, Ronald Koeman supposedly behind the interest. City want €30m which was similar to his clause at Leipzig. It’s absolutely anybody’s guess who’s coming or going at Barca this summer, how have they got any money?! 🤷🏼‍♂️ — Sam Lee (@SamLee) <a href="https://twitter.com/SamLee/status/1297145865568755712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Barcelona target Man City left-back Angelino

Ronald Koeman wants to bring ex-PSV star to Camp Nou

Everton are in a battle with AC Milan for the signing of Saint-Etienne winger&nbsp;Denis Bouanga, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-asse-le-milan-ac-pousse-pour-denis-bouanga-515674" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>. Valencia and Real Betis are also in the picture but it is the Rossoneri who lead the race even though they have not yet made an official offer.

Everton and AC Milan move for Bouanga 

West Ham have told Norwich to cough up an extra £3 million after their first bid for&nbsp;Jordan Hugill was rejected. <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-bid-tabled-for-west-ham-star-another-3m-will-seal-deal/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;claims the recently relegated side offered £2m for the 28-year-old forward but the Hammers want £5m.

Norwich's Hugill bid falls £3m short of West Ham's asking price

Luis Suarez says&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;president Josep Maria Bartomeu should tell him if he wants the Uruguayan striker to leave the club. After Ronald Koeman's appointment as coach, the Catalan side are expected to make more big changes to the first-team following their second-place finish in&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;and 8-2 humiliation at the hands of&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;quarter-final. Suarez has been highlighted as one player who could be sacrificed but he says he wants to stay at Camp Nou for the time being. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/suarez-itd-be-nice-if-bartomeu-spoke-to-me-if-he-wants-me-out-of-/dtzijs0f6r281suy875t8oo1y" target="_blank">Read the story on Goal!</a>

Suarez: Barca should tell me if they want me out

Andrea Pirlo wants his former team-mate Alessandro Nesta to join him at Juventus, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/08/22-73027233/clamoroso_pirlo_chiama_nesta_vieni_alla_juve_/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The recently appointed coach wants the ex-AC Milan and Italy defender to become a member of his coaching staff.

Pirlo wants Nesta at Juventus

&nbsp;Arsenal have completed the signing of Salah-Eddine after his release from Feyenoord. The 17-year-old midfielder will join the club's youth academy. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ArsenalAcademy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ArsenalAcademy</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Salahouladd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Salahouladd</a> 👋 <a href="https://t.co/9b54QwIfvc">https://t.co/9b54QwIfvc</a> — Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArsenalAcademy/status/1297096178694328320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Arsenal sign Salah-Eddine

Arsenal have spurned Juventus' attempts to organise a swap deal that would see Daniele Rugani move to England and Hector Bellerin go the other way. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-la-verita-sullo-scambio-per-rugani-con-l-arsenal-due-giocat-72269" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;claims the two sides held talks over an exchange between the two players but they have been unable to reach an agreement.

Arsenal and Juve can't agree Bellerin-Rugani swap

&nbsp;Antonio Conte looks set to leave Inter in the wake of their Europa League final defeat, according to <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/conte-verso-addio-inter-successore-allegri/16boqlhogua961wwkxphvpsul8" target="_blank">reports in Italy</a>. The former Chelsea boss only took over at San Siro last year but could be on his way out already. Conte will meet with the club leaders on Monday and wants assurances over the future or else he will end the relationship.

Conte nears Inter exit as Allegri waits to take over

Islam Slimani is close to completing a move to Rennes, according to Telefoot. The Leicester striker spent last season on loan at Monaco but looks set to make a permanent switch to Ligue 1.

Slimani nears Rennes switch

Matty Longstaff has signed a two-year contract extension with Newcastle. "I'm delighted to have signed. It took a bit longer than I'd hoped but I'm really happy it's done now, and I can't wait to get back to playing at a full St. James' Park hopefully soon," the 20-year-old said. "I spoke to Steve Bruce and we talked through it and it was a no-brainer after I spoke to him. He gave me my chance and I'm really looking forward to working with him and his coaching staff, who were all great with me."

Longstaff signs Newcastle contract

Talks between Edinson Cavani and Benfica have broken down, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/08/21/calciomercato-benfica-cavani-nunez-juventus-inter-roma/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a>. The Uruguay striker appeared close to joining the Portuguese giants but the club cannot afford to match his demands. Benfica are considering a swoop for 21-year-old Darwin Nunez instead, while Cavani was previously wanted by Inter, Juventus, Lazio and Roma.

Cavani move on hold as Benfica eye alternatives

Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;director Sebastian Kehl expects Jadon Sancho to stay at the club for "at least" another season. The 20-year-old winger has been heavily linked with a move to&nbsp;Manchester United, though the two sides have been unable to reach an agreement. But&nbsp;Kehl has reiterated that Sancho wants to stay and that the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;outfit have no interest in letting him go.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sancho-will-stay-at-dortmund-for-at-least-another-season/qb4tu1apfh0h1c5liq1zpq09p" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Sancho staying for at least another season - Kehl

Barcelona have made a €10 million bid for Manchester City youngster Eric Garcia,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200822/482925191046/barca-city-eric-garcia-todibo.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;reports. The Catalan side are waiting on City's answer but are not willing to improve on that fee. If City reject the bid, Barca will wait until January to get him for a lower price or sign him for free next summer.

Barcelona wait on Man City verdict on €10m Garcia bid

Chelsea and Leicester are close to an agreement for left-back Ben Chilwell,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/12049918/ben-chilwell-chelsea-close-to-agreeing-deal-for-leicester-defender" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;reports. The Leicester star has been high on the Blues' shopping list for some time and is eager to make the switch to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea close to Chilwell signing

Ever Banega felt mixed emotions after&nbsp;Sevilla's&nbsp;Europa League&nbsp;triumph over&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;brought the curtain down on his stay with the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-have-to-leave-the-club-of-of-my-life-banega-happy-to-sign/ws1o20re55qw1c67a4n9q8yg0" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'I have to leave the club of of my life' - Banega happy to sign off at Sevilla with Europa League title

Eduardo Camavinga insisted he would stay at&nbsp;Rennes&nbsp;for the 2020-21 season amid consistent&nbsp;rumours of a transfer to&nbsp;Real Madrid. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/camavinga-rules-out-real-madrid-transfer-will-be-staying-at/e5wuhzbqpwmi15j1fsjrn1cru" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Camavinga rules out Real Madrid transfer, will be staying at Rennes

Alessandro Florenzi is wanted by Everton and Atalanta, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-intrigo-florenzi-la-decisione-dell-atalanta-e-il-pressing-d-44328" target="_blank">CalcioMercato.com</a>,&nbsp;while Inter are the latest side to register an interest. The 29-year-old right-back spent part of last season on loan at Valencia&nbsp;from Roma and is set to move on again this summer.

Everton and Atalanta joined by Inter in fight for Florenzi

AC Milan are ready to target a move for Tottenham's Serge Aurier, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/21-08-2020/milan-aurier-prescelto-pressing-tottenham-3801340250867.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports. The Ivory Coast international has struggled to win over Jose Mourinho but no deal has been&nbsp;agreed between the clubs. Aurier, meanwhile, is keen on the move.

Milan set to move for Spurs star Aurier

Alexandre Pato has announced that he will depart Sao Paulo via Instagram. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Hoje se encerra mais um ciclo importante da minha carreira. Gostaria de agradecer ao <a href="https://twitter.com/SaoPauloFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SaoPauloFC</a> e toda torcida pelo apoio e confiança nesses 17 meses de trabalho, com muita dedicação, entrega e profissionalismo! <a href="https://t.co/4CIsbo1SpB">pic.twitter.com/4CIsbo1SpB</a> — PATO (@Pato) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pato/status/1296917080705503236?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Pato quits Sao Paulo

Paris Saint-Germain are seeking to sign Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-benjamin-pavard-bayern-munich-plait-au-psg-et-a-leonardo/1163395" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. FCB have reportedly placed an asking price of around €45 million (£40m/$52m) on the World Cup winner, who can play at right&nbsp;or centre-back.

PSG eyeing Bayern star Pavard

Leeds are ready to move for Freiburg defender Robin Koch, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12468364/leeds-kock-white-transfer-tottenham/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The £20 million-rated ($26m) centre-back is also wanted by Tottenham. The newly promoted side have given up on signing Ben White from Brighton and have now turned their attention to other targets.

Leeds chase Koch after giving up on White

Inter head coach Antonio Conte has said that he may not be at San Siro next term. The Italian saw his side lose 3-2 to Sevilla on Friday, ending a campaign that has seen his at odds with Inter's hierarchy.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/im-not-sure-ill-be-inter-manager-next-season-conte/1p9smmyleogge1nzlf303r42v4" target="_blank">Get the full story on Goal right here</a>

I’m not sure I’ll be Inter manager next season – Conte

Norwegian side Tromso have confirmed Isak Hansen-Aaroen has left the club after agreeing to sign for Manchester United. The forward made his senior debut for Tromso at age 15 and is considered a star of the future. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-to-sign-teenage-star-hansen-aaroen-tromso-confirm/1hnccpb6vs4sq1hk0j24i5ahe7" target="_blank">Get the full story here.</a>

Man Utd to sign teenage star Hansen-Aaroen, Tromso confirm

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