Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Aubameyang nearing new Arsenal deal

Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for Jesse Lingard, reports <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/06/alexis-sanchez-seals-inter-switch-in-move-saving-manchester-united-40m?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>. The England international has slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford and may now be allowed to move on.

Man Utd to listen to offers for Lingard

Red Devils to offload England international

Chelsea are readying a £65 million move for West Ham star Declan Rice, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-transfer-news-declan-rice-22483889" target="_blank">Daily Star.</a> The Blues are eager to bring a familiar face back onto their books having previously allowed the England international to leave their academy system.

Chelsea draw up £65m Rice plan

Arsenal are closing in on a three-year deal for Willian, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12044166/willian-close-to-joining-arsenal-on-three-year-deal" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The Brazil international forward is approaching the end of his contract at Chelsea and may be about to cross London as a free agent.

Willian close to agreeing Arsenal deal

Arsenal have reportedly put&nbsp;Ainsley Maitland-Niles on the market as the club looks to generate cash to facilitate Mikel Arteta's transfer vision, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12334007/arsenal-maitland-niles-for-sale-raise-cash-arteta/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The England youth international started the Gunners' FA Cup triumph over Chelsea only last week but could now be on his way out of the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal came under fire earlier this month as the club announced they were to axe 55 off-field jobs due to financial issues arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Arsenal place Maitland-Niles on market

Crystal Palace are poised to battle Fulham for the services of Southampton star Harrison Reed in the Premier League, per <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-crystal-palace-plot-move-to-sign-southampton-25-yr-old-hasenhuttl-will-let-go/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 25-year-old spent last term on loan with the Cottagers, helping them seal a Premier League return, and Scott Parker's side have been keen to bring him to the club on a full-time basis. But now Roy Hodgson's team are entering the race for Reed as they look to pick up their own transfer plans for another top-flight campaign.

Palace enter Reed race against Fulham

25-year-old spent last term with Cottagers

Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile&nbsp;Hojbjerg is set to join Tottenham as soon as next week, claims <a href="https://theathletic.com/1959808/2020/08/06/transfer-news-tracker-liverpool-tottenham-latest/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>.&nbsp; Spurs will pay&nbsp;£19 million&nbsp;($25m) for the 25-year-old, who will join on a five-year deal once he completes a medical.&nbsp; Hojbjerg joined the Saints from Bayern Munich in 2016.&nbsp;

Tottenham finalise Hojbjerg deal

Arsenal are hopeful Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is close to re-signing with the club, claims the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/08/06/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-close-signing-new-three-year-arsenal/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; The Gunners have offered the striker a new three-year deal worth&nbsp;£250,000-a-week.&nbsp;

Aubameyang nearing Arsenal agreement

The Gabon star looks set to stay at the Emirates

Ajax&nbsp;have expressed an interest in a loan move for Ryan Sessegnon but they face a wait to see if Jose Mourinho will allow him to leave Tottenham. Sessegnon struggled to establish himself in his first season at Spurs&nbsp;after a&nbsp;£25 million ($33m)&nbsp;move from&nbsp;Fulham last summer. The Dutch side could offer the 20-year-old valuable playing time, but his current manager may opt to keep him at Spurs for 2020-21. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ajax-request-loan-deal-for-tottenhams-sessegnon-but-await/cf3zz88w09nh13oy5ro9x91bs" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Ajax request loan deal for Tottenham's Sessegnon

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is ready to bid farewell to Willian, who looks set to join Arsenal on a free transfer. The 31-year-old&nbsp;is understood to be in advance talks with Arsenal over a three-year deal having only been offered a two-year contract to stay at Stamford Bridge. Having coped with the loss of Eden Hazard last season, Lampard said of Willian: "I would have no feeling of disappointment if he does move on." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-will-wish-him-well-lampard-not-worried-about-losing-willian-to-/z9hetksf1z941mvgu9jc127bs" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Lampard not worried about losing Willian to Arsenal

Veteran striker Robinho has left&nbsp;Turkish champions Istanbul Basaksehir after two seasons. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🙏 Hem mütevazı kişiliği, hem de karakteriyle örnek bir sporcu olan Robinho’nun kulübümüze vermiş olduğu emekler için teşekkür ediyor, kariyerinin geri kalan bölümünde başarılar diliyoruz. ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/9fJR8mAkfG">https://t.co/9fJR8mAkfG</a> <a href="https://t.co/iSjOyxjfKc">pic.twitter.com/iSjOyxjfKc</a>— İstanbul Başakşehir 🏆 #TürkiyeninYeniŞampiyonu (@ibfk2014) <a href="https://twitter.com/ibfk2014/status/1291720938774552576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> The 36-year-old Brazilian failed to score in 25 total appearances in the 2019-20 season.

Robinho departs Istanbul Basaksehir

Everton are keen on a move for Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot, according to the<a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/dalot-man-utd-transfer-news-22481970" target="_blank"> Daily Star.</a> Dalot has struggled to establish himself at Old Trafford, making just&nbsp;four league appearances this season and 11 in all competitions. Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is confident he can secure the 21-year-old for £10 million ($13m).

Everton interested in Dalot move

Liverpool are interested in signing Vasco da Gama teenager Talles Magno, according to <a href="https://esportes.yahoo.com/video/na-%C3%A1rea-com-nicola-liverpool-144642514.html" target="_blank">Yahoo</a>. The 18-year-old winger has a release clause of €50 million (£45m/$59m) but Vasco are willing to accept around half that amount.

Liverpool keen on Talles Magno

Werder Bremen have confirmed they are in discussions with&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;over a deal for winger Tahith Chong. Chong, 20,&nbsp;has struggled for first-team minutes at Old Trafford this season, with 12&nbsp;games played across all competitions. Reports in Germany&nbsp;suggest that Chong may sign a two-year loan deal with the Bundesliga outfit. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/werder-bremen-confirm-talks-with-man-utd-over-chong-deal/up0yc51q913x14tp7lyr3rl6b" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Werder Bremen confirm talks over Chong deal

Gremio star Everton is set to move to Portugal with Benfica, reports journalist Bruno Andrade.&nbsp; The two clubs have agreed a deal, leaving the Brazil forward free to report to his new club this weekend for a medical.&nbsp; <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Benfica e Grêmio acabaram de fechar a contratação de Everton Cebolinha. Acordo selado. Jogador viaja a Lisboa no domingo para fazer exames médicos e assinar contrato — Bruno Andrade (@brunoandrd) <a href="https://twitter.com/brunoandrd/status/1291787583387774978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Everton closes on Benfica move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I'm hearing from a trusted source that Philippe Coutinho and his associates have been at London Colney talking to Arsenal today...— Layth (@laythy29) <a href="https://twitter.com/laythy29/status/1291768183234465795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Coutinho holds talks at Arsenal training ground

David Silva “loves&nbsp;Serie A” and could play on “until he’s 40”, says the&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;midfielder’s father, with the World Cup winner being heavily linked with a move to&nbsp;Lazio. At 34 years of age, the Spanish playmaker is preparing to take on a new challenge. Silva has spent the last 10 years in English football,&nbsp;cementing his standing as a Premier League legend in the process. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/david-silva-loves-serie-a-play-until-40-man-city-father/1tzz6c5teqq681vqmvn0liddmq" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

‘David Silva loves Serie A & could play until he’s 40’

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ℹ Der <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> leiht Sarpreet <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Singh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Singh</a> und Christian <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fr%C3%BCchtl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Früchtl</a> für eine Saison an den 1. FC Nürnberg aus. Mehr Infos: <a href="https://t.co/xmaaCn0dr1">https://t.co/xmaaCn0dr1</a>— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern/status/1291785336000045056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Singh and Fruchtl leave Bayern on loan

Arsenal midfielder&nbsp;Lucas Torreira has admitted he may have to leave the club to find more playing time after a season in which he struggled to secure regular minutes. The Uruguayan made a major impact at the Emirates in his first season with the club after joining from&nbsp;Sampdoria&nbsp;in the summer of 2018, making 50 total appearances in 2018-19. But that number decreased to 39 in the 2019-20 campaign, as the 24-year-old also saw his Premier League starts drop from 24 to 17. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/at-this-age-i-need-to-play-arsenal-midfielder-torreira-admits-he-/1pf4h0392759o1a9m8gdsbl0ws" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Arsenal midfielder Torreira admits he may have to leave Gunners

Brighton have announced the signing of Lars Dendoncker&nbsp;from Club Brugge&nbsp;on a two-year contract. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">✍️ Albion have today completed the signing of Belgian defender Lars Dendoncker on a two-year contract. 🇧🇪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHAFC</a> 🔵⚪️— Brighton &amp; Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1291766053110980609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> Dendoncker, 19, is the younger brother of Wolves star Leander.&nbsp;

Brighton land Dendoncker from Club Brugge

Former Valencia sporting director Amedeo Carboni&nbsp;has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo agreed a move to the club in 2006, but the deal never went through. Carboni&nbsp;claims that Ronaldo gave the green light after the 2006 World Cup, with Manchester United fans upset at him for goading Wayne Rooney into a red card in a quarter-final match. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ronaldo-agreed-to-leave-man-utd-for-valencia-in-2006-but/f015vqx3ljc4142qrifstpxmy" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

'Ronaldo agreed to leave Man Utd for Valencia in 2006'

Torino have confirmed the appointment of&nbsp;Marco&nbsp;Giampaolo as the club's new head coach on a two-year deal. Giampaolo began the 2019-20 season as AC Milan boss, but was sacked in October after a poor start. The 53-year-old has also managed&nbsp;Cagliari, Siena, Catania, Cesena, Brescia, Empoli, and Sampdoria.

Giampaolo named Torino manager

Aston Villa have named Craig Shakespeare as the club’s new assistant head coach. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aston Villa is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Shakespeare as the club’s new Assistant Head Coach.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1291744617336123393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> Shakespeare was an assistant at Leicester City when they won the Premier League in 2016, and has also been head coach of the Foxes and most recently Watford.

Shakespeare named Villa assistant head coach

Ajax are reportedly in the hunt for a loan move for Tottenham's Ryan Sessegnon, says <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/07/ajax-keen-to-take-ryan-sessegnon-on-loan-from-tottenham-fulham" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>. The 20-year-old has found chances hard to come by since he moved to the club from Fulham last year. Now, the Dutch heavyweights are keen on his attacking prowess, while his former club the Cottagers are also interested in seeing him return to their fold.

Ajax circling Sessegnon loan move

Robin van Persie has admitted that it was an offer he could not refuse after he returned to Feyenoord to join the club's coaching staff, <a href="https://www.feyenoord.com/news/overview/van-persie-joins-coaching-staff---i-couldnt-turn-this-down" target="_blank">the club has confirmed</a>. The Dutch legend has linked back up with Dick Advocaat just over a year after he played his last game for the club, and will work with the team's strikers. "Dick called me and asked if I wanted to come," Van Persie stated.&nbsp;"And I couldn’t turn Dick down."

RVP: I couldn't turn Feyenoord down

Nurnberg have signed goalkeeper Christian Fruchtl on loan from Bayern Munich, <a href="https://www.fcn.de/news/artikel/fruechtl-kommt-von-den-bayern/" target="_blank">the club has confirmed</a>. The Germany youth international has come through the ranks in Bavaria but is yet to play a senior game for the club. The 20-year-old will hope to gain key experience with his move further afield.

Nurnberg land loan for Bayern keeper

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our first signing of the summer! 🐯 Welcome to Hull City, Lewie Coyle! 🖤🧡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hcafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hcafc</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/theTigers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#theTigers</a>— Hull City (@HullCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/HullCity/status/1291675481415323648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hull sign hometown boy Coyle

Frank Lampard has “lost trust” in Kepa Arrizabalaga, says Frank Sinclair, with Chelsea being urged to address that issue by launching a raid on Atletico Madrid for Jan Oblak. The Blues set a world record when they brought the shotstopper to Stamford Bridge two years ago&nbsp;but he has struggled to convince across his career in English football so far. "I think if you want to compete with&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Manchester City, Chelsea need a goalkeeper of the same standard and certainly Jan Oblak would produce that," Sinclair stated. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/oblak-make-chelsea-title-challengers-sinclair-goalkeeper/idhwvul92r5z1hq5mrjl8vuep" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

'Chelsea should sign Oblak'

Arsenal need to move quickly if they are to tie up a deal for Gabriel Magalhaes. <a href="https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/colunas/danilo-lavieri/2020/08/06/arsenal-entra-na-briga-por-gabriel-magalhaes-que-vira-sensacao-no-mercado.htm" target="_blank">UOL</a> claim that Napoli are also mulling over an approach for the Lille defender as they face up to the possibility of Kalidou Koulibaly leaving their ranks.

Arsenal must act fast for Gabriel

Manchester United are monitoring Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-planning-david-de-22484811" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The Red Devils have seen questions asked of David de Gea, Dean Henderson and Sergio Romero's future in another transfer window and want to ensure that they have alternatives in mind.

Man Utd monitoring Meret

Leeds United are hopeful that they may be able to pick up a cut-price deal for&nbsp;Said Benrahma after the Algeria international failed to earn promotion with Brentford, per <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/08/06/leeds-united-prepare-offer-brentford-forward-said-benrahma/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The striker has been linked with the Whites before but Marcelo Bielsa's side are expected to follow through on their interest and pursue the striker, with him envisioned as a key cog in their attack. The Yorkshire outfit took the Championship title last term despite finishing the campaign with just a few recognisable first-team forwards and are keen to bolster their goalscoring potential.

Leeds to follow through on Benrahma

Manchester United&nbsp;should be looking to “go and get Mario Mandzukic on a free”, says Owen Hargreaves, with the Red Devils still in the market for another goalscorer. Hargreaves told BT Sport: "Maybe you go and get Mario Mandzukic on a free, a different type of centre-forward." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-go-get-mandzukic-free-hargreaves-transfer/qytylykzomj41tgc44m6n9v50" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Man Utd should go and get Mandzukic on a free’

Celtic have asked about the availability of Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sven Ulreich, according to <a href="https://www.sport1.de/fussball/bundesliga" target="_blank">Sport1.</a> The Scottish champions have already snapped up Vasilis Barkas, but remain in the market for another shot-stopper.

Celtic ask about Ulreich

Rangers and Croatia left-back&nbsp;Borna Barisic could make the short trip across the border from Scotland to England after attracting the eye of Leeds United, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-line-up-move-for-rangers-27-yr-old/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 27-year-old, who just missed out on his nation's squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia two years ago. has impressed at Ibrox and could head south to try his luck at another top-flight outfit. Leeds remain hopeful that they may be able to keep the cornerstone of their Championship-winning defence, Brighton loanee Ben White, at the club despite major interest elsewhere.

Barisic on Leeds' radar

Rennes have registered an interest in signing Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori on a season-long loan deal but the Blues remain cautious about accepting an offer. Several sources have confirmed the discussions as the French club prepare for a Champions League campaign next season by making an approach for the 22-year-old. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rennes-enquire-about-tomori-loan-deal-but-no-decision-yet/7i423sol33dx1qyktbapmuq96" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Rennes enquire about Tomori loan deal

Manchester United were reportedly interested in former Bournemouth man Nathan Ake before he secured a move to Manchester City, per <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12043833/nathan-ake-manchester-united-were-keen-on-defender-before-he-signed-for-city" target="_blank">Sky Sports News</a>. The Red Devils set a world record fee for a defender when they signed&nbsp;Harry Maguire last year and were allegedly keen in bringing in Ake as a potential partner for the England international. City instead however secured the Dutch international on a five-year deal this week.

Man Utd keen on Ake before City move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👀 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘄𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! 📝 Australisch international Daniel Arzani versterkt <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fcutrecht?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fcutrecht</a>! 👉 <a href="https://t.co/62B3AG3Ppw">https://t.co/62B3AG3Ppw</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/arzani?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#arzani</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/voetbal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#voetbal</a> <a href="https://t.co/7mPSIhIyoF">pic.twitter.com/7mPSIhIyoF</a>— FC Utrecht (@fcutrecht) <a href="https://twitter.com/fcutrecht/status/1291649089206091777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Arzani links up with Utrecht

Bayern Munich&nbsp;manager Hansi Flick has hinted that Thiago Alcantara could be on his way to the Premier League amid repeated speculation of a move to&nbsp;Liverpool. Flick has told Sport1: "If he wants to try again in the Premier League now, I totally understand. But it would be a shame because Thiago gives our game that certain something." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-boss-flick-hints-at-premier-league-move-for-thiago/1lb6yl2ugew491bii49tdv0daz" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Bayern boss hints at Premier League move for Thiago

Liverpool are preparing to add&nbsp;Yasser Larouci as part of a future bid for Norwich City's Jamal Lewis after their first offer was turned down, says the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8600871/Liverpool-make-10m-offer-Norwich-left-Jamal-Lewis-substantial-sell-clause.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Reds were knocked back with a reported £10m ($13m) move for the left-back, with the Canaries valuing him at twice that. Jurgen Klopp's side however still feel that they may be able to get their man and may use the 19-year-old as part compensation.

Liverpool prep swap bid for Lewis

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐷𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝐷𝑖𝑒ℎ𝑙! 📝 One of our brightest prospects, Justin <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diehl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Diehl</a> has signed a long-term deal until 2023 with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/effzeh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#effzeh</a>! 🔴⚪ <a href="https://t.co/fiv0VGnd7d">https://t.co/fiv0VGnd7d</a>— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/fckoeln_en/status/1291653595352440834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Diehl pens long-term Koln deal

Arthur is expected to return to Barcelona this weekend to personally oversee the termination of his Barcelona contract, per <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2020/08/06/5f2c567022601df9078b45f3.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Brazil international has refused to play for the Blaugrana in their Champions League finale this month and initially did not return to the club following at the close of the Liga season. However, he will now return to Camp Nou to officially finish his stay there before he heads to Juventus.

Arthur set for Barca termination talks

Barcelona&nbsp;are set to&nbsp;make a €15 million (£14m/$18m) bid&nbsp;for&nbsp;Eric Garcia in the coming days after&nbsp;the defender turned down&nbsp;a contract extension&nbsp;with&nbsp;Manchester City.&nbsp; The Catalan&nbsp;giants have made the 19-year-old their top target&nbsp;with his contract&nbsp;at the Etihad Stadium moving into its final year. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-to-bid-for-man-city-garcia/ox56t7ug63k9154sbvzq8abrl" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Barcelona to make £14m bid for Garcia

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">He's our soldier now 🛡 Welcome to Killie, <a href="https://twitter.com/DikamonaClevid?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DikamonaClevid</a>— Kilmarnock FC (@KilmarnockFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/KilmarnockFC/status/1291442292713234433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kilmarnock sign ex-Hearts man Clevid

Tottenham are keen on bringing Callum Wilson to the club and uniting a pair of England strikers up front, per the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-wilson-hojbjerg-transfer-news-22482309" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. Three Lions international Wilson suffered relegation with Bournemouth last month but is tipped to exit the club to continue his Premier League career. Now, Jose Mourinho could add him to bolster his ranks in attack, according to reports.

Tottenham eye up Wilson

Stoke City are looking to offload Tom Ince as they prepare to reshuffle their squad ahead of next season, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-stoke-city-plan-to-offload-10m-star-get-off-wage-bill/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Potters are seeking to move the veteran Championship player on owing to his struggles in the final third. Ince still has two years left on the deal he signed after arriving from Huddersfield in 2018.

Stoke seek to move Ince on

Lazio are hopeful that David Silva will sign despite a lower salary than expected, with the Serie A club offering up a private jet as part of their deal for the veteran Manchester City man, claims <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/lazio/2020/08/06-72533432/lazio_attesa_per_il_si_di_david_silva_filtra_ottimismo_sulla_trattativa/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>. Silva has been a cornerstone of the Blues' success in recent years but could move to Italy after finishing his stay in the north of England. Lazio are hopeful of bringing his experience to the club too as they prepare for a Champions League campaign next term.

Lazio offer private plane for Silva deal

Leeds United are confident they can beat off a host of major European rivals to the signing of&nbsp;Stuttgart striker Nicolas Gonzalez, per <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/leeds-boss-marcelo-bielsa-plots-22481569" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. Marcelo Bielsa's Whites ended a 16-year exodus from the Premier League last month with the Championship title, but will need to spend smart if they are to survive in the top flight. The 22-year-old is one particular target, but has no shortage of admirers with&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund,&nbsp;Inter,&nbsp;Milan, Roma, Lazio and Napoli all chasing his signature too.

Leeds keen on Stuttgart's Gonzalez

Western Sydney Wanderers captain Mitch Duke is poised to leave the club at season's end, reports the <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/wanderers-set-to-lose-another-captain-with-duke-nearing-saudi-move-20200807-p55jkl.html?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1596774621" target="_blank">Sydney Morning Herald</a>.&nbsp; The Aussie attacker is coming off contract and has received a lucrative offer from a side in&nbsp;the Saudi Arabian Professional League.&nbsp;

Wanderers set to lose Duke

Eredivisie side&nbsp;Heracles Almelo have signed American attacker Luca de la Torre, <a href="https://www.heracles.nl/2020/08/06/heracles-almelo-contracteert-aanvaller-luca-de-la-torre/" target="_blank">the club has confirmed</a>.&nbsp; The 22-year-old arrives on a free transfer from Fulham and has signed an initial two-year deal.&nbsp;

Heracles sign Torre

Manchester United will listen to offers for Jesse Lingard this summer, claims <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/06/alexis-sanchez-seals-inter-switch-in-move-saving-manchester-united-40m?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>.&nbsp; Contracted until 2021 but with the option of an extra year, Lingard has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and the club are prepared to cash in now if the right offer is made.&nbsp;

Man Utd open to Lingard sale

Lazio have made an offer of €18 million (£16m/$21m)&nbsp;for Fenerbache striker Vedat Muriqi, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/lazio-is-not-stopping-18-million-for-fenerbache-striker-muriqi" target="_blank">Gianluca DiMarzio</a>.&nbsp; The 26-year-old scored 17 goals this season in Turkey with Lazio eager to bolster their attack after securing Champions League football.&nbsp;

Lazio chasing Fenerbache's Muriqi

Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori&nbsp;is in the sights of Ligue 1 club Rennes, claims <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-fikayo-tomori-chelsea-la-piste-ambitieuse-de-rennes/1158785" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>.&nbsp; Initial talks between all parties have been started but it's unclear whether the French side are eager to loan or buy the 22-year-old.&nbsp;

Rennes targeting Chelsea's Tomori

Andoni Iraola has been named as Rayo Vallecano's new manager.&nbsp; Vallecano finished eighth in&nbsp;Segunda Division this season with Iraola arriving after stints with&nbsp;AEK Larnaca and Mirandes.

Rayo Vallecano appoint Iraola

Everton are hoping to sign Manchester United defender Diego Dalot for just&nbsp;£10 million ($13m), reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-boss-carlo-ancelotti-targets-22482456" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The Red Devils paid nearly double that for the full-back in 2018 but he has struggled to secure regular minutes at Old Trafford with the Toffees now hoping to land a bargain.&nbsp;

Everton planning Dalot swoop

Liverpool winger Harry Wilson has emerged as a target for Leeds United, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12312444/leeds-prepare-transfer-liverpool-harry-wilson/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; Wilson spent last season on loan at Bournemouth and is contracted at Anfield until 2023. Leeds, however, are contemplating a&nbsp;£15 million ($19m) offer with Aston Villa and Newcastle also circling.&nbsp;

Leeds wants Liverpool's Wilson

Watford have decided against handing young Watford midfielder Callum Whelan a new contract, according to the <a href="https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/18634398.watford-not-offered-callum-whelan-new-contract/" target="_blank">Watford Observer</a>. The former Manchester United academy product had featured for the first-team in the FA Cup this season but is now free to leave the club.&nbsp;

Whelan free to leave Watford

Sheffield United's&nbsp;£12 million (€13m/$15m) offer for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has been rejected by Bournemouth, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8601897/Bournemouth-reject-Sheffield-Uniteds-12m-bid-goalkeeper-Aaron-Ramsdale.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; Ramsdale is contracted to the Cherries until 2024 and they are in no rush to sell another player after the departure of Nathan Ake to Manchester City.&nbsp;

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