Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid to battle Bayern Munich for Rudiger

Jesse Lingard has rejected a contract offer from Manchester United, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4469959/jesse-lingard-rejects-new-man-united-contract-seeking-assurances-on-first-team-future" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. Lingard will be a free agent next summer and the club hope to convince him to stay, but he wants assurances over his place in the team before he will commit to a new deal.

Lingard snubs Man Utd contract offer (ESPN)

England international wants assurances over playing time at Old Trafford

Real Madrid have, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tuchel-pide-renovaciones-chelsea-20210906.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, joined Bayern Munich in the race for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger. Thomas Tuchel is still hoping to get a fellow German tied down on a new contract at Stamford Bridge, but it could be that he hits free agency in the summer of 2022.

Real battle Bayern for Rudiger (Fichajes)

Thomas Tuchel wants defender to sign new deal at Chelsea

Jules Kounde remains a target for Chelsea despite missing out on a summer switch from Sevilla, reports <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-transfer-news-jules-kounde-b954030.html" target="_blank">Standard Sport.</a> The France international defender could be the subject of another bid from Stamford Bridge in 2022, with Thomas Tuchel now prioritising reinforcements at the back.

Kounde remains a target for Chelsea (Standard Sport)

Real Madrid star Marco Asensio has emerged as a possible January target for Liverpool, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://todofichajes.com/asensio-objetivo-del-liverpool-para-el-mercado-de-invierno/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a>. The Spain international has been linked with Tottenham in the recent past, but interest from Anfield may be shown in the next window.

Liverpool looking into Asensio deal (Todofichajes)

Manchester City are keeping a close eye on AC Milan star Theo Hernandez, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-le-big-osservano-theo-hernandez-98441" target="_blank">Calciomercato.</a> Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be keen on the French left-back, who left Real Madrid for San Siro in 2019.

Man City keen on Theo Hernandez (Calciomercato)

Bayern Munich will face stiff competition in their pursuit of RB Salzburg forward Karim Adeyemi, reports <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/dfb-traum-debuet-so-tickt-flicks-neues-sturm-sternchen-adeyemi-77601390.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 19-year-old, rated at&nbsp;€20 million ($24m/£17m), is also said to be drawing interest from Barcelona and Liverpool. However, his time in the Bavarian youth system could give Bayern the advantage as they try to accumulate the next generation of top German talents.

Bayern have competition for €20m Adeyemi (Bild)

Sides in Spain and England also interested

Amadou Diawara will stay with Roma after rejecting an offer from Galatasaray, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2021/09/07/diawara-galatasaray-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> in Italy. The Serie A side were open to selling the midfielder as Galatasaray hoped to sign him before the transfer window closes in Turkey this week. But Diawara has opted to remain in the Italian capital and said no to the Super Lig team.

Diawara rejects Galatasaray offer

Ronald Koeman hopes to sign a new contract at Barcelona. The Dutch coach's current deal expires next summer and the club are willing to hand him an extension if the team meet their targets this season. Koeman has confirmed he hopes to commit to the club for several more years. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/koeman-wants-to-stay-at-barcelona-for-many-years/1o6am7dnjdb5a1gpwu8ohwcica" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Koeman wants new Barcelona contract

Juventus have not given up on signing Dusan Vlahovic from Fiorentina. The forward was linked with the Serie A giants as well as Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham and Inter in August but ended up staying at Fiorentina. <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2021/09/07-85133427/da_gravenberch_a_vlahovic_e_kamara_juve_caccia_aperta" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>&nbsp;reports the Bianconeri are willing to return for him next summer, when the €60 million asking price will likely be lowered with his contract set to expire in 2023.

Juventus to return for Atletico and Tottenham target Vlahovic

Arsenal have turned down Galatasaray's bid for Mohamed Elneny, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12401584/mohamed-elneny-arsenal-reject-bid-from-galatasaray-for-midfielder-before-close-of-turkish-transfer-window" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Egypt international has less than a year left on his current contract but the Gunners plan on keeping him for the season as he remains part of their plans.

Arsenal reject Galatasaray bid for Elneny

Amin Younes is in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt to decide his future amid reports the winger wnats to leave. After seeing Filip Kostic go on strike after being denied a move away from the German side, there were fears Younes would join him in an attempt to force the club to let him leave. <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/eintracht-frankfurt-news-amin-younes-will-mit-streik-abgang-erzwingen/12401184/34130" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> in Germany says Younes is discussing his future with the Frankfurt despite reports he snubbed the club and stayed in Turkey.

Younes in talks to decide Eintracht Frankfurt future

Valencia will sell Jose Luis Gaya in the near future if he does not sign a new contract. Barcelona have made the 26-year-old a top target in their search for a long-term replacement for Jordi Alba, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210907/1001685450/gaya-controlado-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Gaya's contract will expire in the summer of 2023 but Valencia do not want to lose him for free, so they will try to secure a large transfer fee in the next year.

Valencia open to selling Barcelona target Gaya

Zinedine Zidane hopes to continue his coaching career with the France national team, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lefigaro.fr/sports/football/equipe-de-france/didier-deschamps-en-pleine-tourmente-20210906" target="_blank">Le Figaro</a>. Current boss Didier Deschamps' future at the helm of Les Bleus has come into question recently and Zidane has been considered the favourite to succeed him. Zidane left Real Madrid at the end of last season but is in no hurry to take charge of a&nbsp;club level as he is prepared to wait for the France job to become available.

Zidane waiting on France job

Sergi Roberto is close to signing a new contract at Barcelona,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210907/1001685670/nuevo-paso-adelante-renovacion-rebaja-sergi-roberto.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;says. The 29-year-old will accept a pay cut to remain at Camp Nou before his current deal expires at the end of the season.

Roberto close to Barcelona extension

Galatasaray are considering a move for&nbsp;Amadou Diawara before the transfer window closes in Turkey. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-il-galatasaray-piomba-su-diawara-la-situazione-57737" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports Roma are open to selling the 24-year-old midfielder, who has not been able to hold on to a regular starting spot. A €10 million (£9m/$12m) move could be on the cards and Jose Mourinho is happy to let him leave as he has other options available.

Roma open to Diawara sale as Galatasaray plot move

Inter are plotting a swoop for Bayern Munich winger Corentin Tolisso - according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. The Nerazzurri want to sign the 27-year-old on a free transfer when his current contract at Allianz Arena expires next summer. Tolisso will be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with Inter when the winter transfer market opens in January.

Inter plotting Tolisso swoop

Willian has admitted that he "wasn't happy" at Arsenal while explaining his decision to rejoin Corinthians. Arsenal initially snapped Willian up on a free transfer in the summer of 2020 after his departure from Chelsea, where he had established himself as one of the most consistent midfielders in the Premier League. The Brazilian&nbsp;was handed a three-year contract at Emirates Stadium, but failed to reach the same high standards in his first season with the Gunners, and ultimately decided to cut short that agreement and head back to his homeland on deadline day. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/willian-was-not-happy-at-arsenal-but-wont-reveal-reasons/4uioumepf2mv13bpo0h8lpqh1" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Willian: I wasn't happy at Arsenal

Juventus are still keen on Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic - as <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-vlahovic-anche-col-rinnovo-29994" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a> reports. The Bianconeri tried to sign the 21-year-old in the summer, and plan to return with a fresh approach when the transfer window reopens. Vlahovic, who has also been linked with a move to the Premier League, scored 21 goals in 37 Serie A outings for Fiorentina last term.

Juve still keen on Vlahovic

CSKA Moscow are trying to finalise a deal for Milan winger Samu Castillejo - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-trattativa-ad-oltranza-con-il-cska-mosca-per-castillejo-ci-22072" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Russian club want to bring in the 26-year-old on loan before the transfer window closes in their country on Wednesday night. However, Milan are demanding a €1 million loan fee that CSKA don’t want to pay, and it remains to be seen whether the two clubs can reach a compromise.

CSKA trying to finalise deal for Milan’s Castillejo

Former England international striker Andy Carroll remains without a club following his release by Newcastle. The injury-ravaged 32-year-old is, however, looking to land a new employer and <a href="https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/exclusive-andy-carroll-situation-latest-following-newcastle-united-exit-amid-recent-links-to-reading/" target="_blank">Football League World</a> claims that several Championship sides have been offered a chance to do a deal.

Carroll offered to Championship clubs

Bayern Munich are closing in on the signing of Croatian wonderkid&nbsp;Lovro Zvonarek - according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/bild-plus/bundesliga/vereine/bayern-muenchen/fc-bayern-muenchen-bayern-kauft-kroatisches-top-talent-77599090,view=conversionToLogin.sport.html" target="_blank">SPORT BILD</a>. The 16-year-old, who currently plays for&nbsp;Slaven Belupo Koprivnica, is set to move to Allianz Arena for an initial fee of €1.8 million. The deal could rise to €5m including add-ons, with&nbsp;Zvonarek likely to join Bayern's academy ranks in January.

Bayern close in on Croatian wonderkid Zvonarek

Tottenham winger Lucas Moura has revealed his intention to return to Sao Paulo, admitting "I want to play for the club of my heart again". Moura has been a key player for Spurs since completing a £25 million ($35m) switch from Paris Saint-Germain in January 2018, helping the club compete at the top of the Premier League and reach their first Champions League final. However, the Brazilian only has two years left to run on his current contract&nbsp;and has now admitted that he harbours ambitions to head back to Sao Paulo - where he initially began his career back in 2010. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/tottenham-winger-lucas-moura-reveals-intention-to-return-to/sp1mir0z76kbz39v0e75yy9q" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Spurs winger Moura reveals future intention

Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny has seen a move to Turkey break down due to wage demands, claims<a href="https://talksport.com/football/938629/arsenal-transfer-elneny-wages-besiktas-galatasaray/" target="_blank"> talkSPORT.</a> The Egypt international has seen a return to Besiktas mooted, while Galatasaray are also said to be keen, but no deal will be done before Wednesday's transfer deadline.

Elneny saw move to Turkey break down

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to the Albion, <a href="https://twitter.com/keanB07?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@keanB07</a> ✍️ The 24-year-old has penned a two-year deal at The Hawthorns.— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WBA/status/1435166046231670789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New arrival at West Brom

Real Betis are keen on bringing Dani Ceballos back onto their books, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/betis/20210905/1001685002/betis-volvera-carga-dani-ceballos.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The former Arsenal loanee has rejoined the fold at Real Madrid this season, but faces fierce competition for places and may be offered an escape route by his former club in January.

Betis reignite interest in Ceballos

Chelsea are, according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1486466/Chelsea-Bayern-Munich-Leroy-Sane-transfer-latest-update-news-SNT" target="_blank">Express Sport,</a> keeping an eye on Leroy Sane's situation at Bayern Munich. The former Manchester City winger has struggled since returning to his native Germany in 2020 and may be offered a route back to the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea keeping an eye on Sane

Atletico Madrid are eyeing Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez as a potential replacement for Jan Oblak - according to <a href="https://www.larazon.es/deportes/laotraliga/20210906/m7qvbcpfj5agrfsxgdiypxszam.html" target="_blank">La Razon</a>. The La Liga champions are preparing themselves for the possibility that Oblak could leave the club in 2022 amid reported interest from the Premier League. Martinez is top of Atletico's list when it comes to securing a new No.1, but he still has three years left to run on his current contract at Villa Park.

Atletico eyeing Martinez as potential Oblak replacement 

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Inter are working on contract extensions. Lautaro Martinez will soon sign his new deal until June 2026. Nicolò Barella is also in the list to discuss a new contract in the next weeks. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> Inter will also open talks with Marcelo Brozovic. His current deal expires next June. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1435057371152330757?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Inter to focus on Barella & Brozovic after Lautaro renewal

Juventus have set their sights on Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-alla-francese-non-solo-tchouameni-nel-mirino-radar-puntati--50907" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Bianconeri could look to reach a pre-contract agreement with the 21-year-old in January, with his current contract at Stade Velodrome due to expire in June 2022. Kamara isn’t the only player on Juve’s radar, though, with Lyon’s Houssem Aouar and Rayan Cherki also under consideration.

Juventus set sights on Marseille’s Kamara

Paris Saint-Germain has joined the race to sign Milan midfielder Franck Kessie - according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a2367927620189594007-le-psg-a-lance-les-hostilites-pour-franck-kessie" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>. Tottenham have also been linked with the 24-year-old, but PSG are ready to offer him a €9 million-per-year salary at Parc des Princes. It has been suggested that Milan will sell Kessie in January to avoid losing him on a free transfer next summer.

PSG join race to sign Kessie

With Aleksandar Kolarov and Ivan Perisic out of contract after this season, Inter are scouting for recruits to add to the left side of their formation next year, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-occhi-su-borna-sosa-la-croazia-ha-respinto-l-assalto-della-79915" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso is said to be on of the candidates they will consider to bolster their ranks, with Frankfurt's Filip Kostic another potential option.

Inter scout for left-sided players with Alonso possible target

Juventus are eager to deepen their investment in French talent, writes <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-alla-francese-non-solo-tchouameni-nel-mirino-radar-puntati--50907" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, as they've created a list of players in Ligue 1 they want to pursue over the next year. Houssem&nbsp;Aouar and&nbsp;Rayan&nbsp;Cherki of Lyon and&nbsp;Benoit Badiashile of Monaco are considered among their top targets.

Juve to deepen French investment

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">USMNT tidbit: Anthony Hudson has been promoted to assistant coach on a full-time basis. Englishman was named US U-20s head coach in January 2020 but deputized with senior team when pandemic shut that program down. That move is now permanent; search for new U-20s HC is underway.— Charles Boehm (@cboehm) <a href="https://twitter.com/cboehm/status/1435023150216003584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Hudson gets USMNT promotion

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Barça president Laporta clarifies to Onze about Griezmann buy option with Atletico: “Griezmann must play 50% of the matches he can take part in for the purchase option of Atletico to become mandatory”. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/ReshadRahman_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ReshadRahman_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> …so it’s buy option and not 100% obligation yet. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1434997175977746434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Griezmann loan option details revealed

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️Defender Bobby Thomas has signed a new three-year deal with the Clarets Well in, <a href="https://twitter.com/Bobby_Thomass?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bobby_Thomass</a> 👊 — Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/1434826424221847554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Burnley announce Thomas extension

Donny van de Beek says he has held “positive” talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about his Manchester United future and is confident of making an impression this season after a difficult opening year at Old Trafford. The Netherlands international made just four Premier League starts during&nbsp;2020-21&nbsp;following his £35 million ($48m) switch from Ajax and his future was brought into question over the summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/van-de-beek-ready-to-make-man-utd-impact-after-positive/1aw9bd2a5ad3p1ah9ake76pkyx" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Van de Beek: Solskjaer told me he needs me

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🔴 Michael Ruth has joined <a href="https://twitter.com/FalkirkFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FalkirkFC</a> on loan for the rest of the 2021/22 season. Good luck at the Falkirk Stadium <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelruth09?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaelruth09</a>. — Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AberdeenFC/status/1434842508605984771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Aberdeen loan out Ruth

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Former Manchester United midfielder Aliou Traoré (20) will join Parma as free agent, done deal. Agreement reached today and contract signed. 🇫🇷🟡🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Parma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Parma</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/1913parmacalcio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@1913parmacalcio</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1434911186735271939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Parma add Man Utd free agent Traore

Andreas Christensen has hinted that his time at Chelsea could be extended beyond the summer of 2022, with the Danish defender optimistic his&nbsp;contract situation "looks good". As things stand, the 25-year-old is&nbsp;due to become a free agent next summer when his current deal expires. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/christensen-chelsea-contract-free-agent/19s3gyr0pm60w175k7nmuybhbg" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

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