Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Sterling to discuss new Man City deal

Manchester City are, according to <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/harry-kane-transfer-news-tottenham-latest-man-city-lionel-messi-b949780.html" target="_blank">Standard Sport</a>, "convinced" that Harry Kane can be lured away from Tottenham. A £150 million ($208m) move for the England captain is being mooted, as the reigning Premier League champions look to build on their record-breaking £100m ($139m) deal for Jack Grealish.

Man City convinced they can sign Kane (Standard Sport)

<a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-manchester-bloque-paul-pogba-08-08-2021-2KQPV6EY6ZH3BH6GBBLZ3VNRRM.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a> reports that Paris Saint-Germain have ended their interest in Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. With the Ligue 1 giants closing in on a deal for Lionel Messi, they are no longer looking into doing a deal for a World Cup winner that has entered the final year of his contract with the Red Devils.

PSG end their interest in Pogba (Le Parisien)

Ligue 1 giants won't move for Man Utd star

Arsenal are, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-yet-reach-leicesters-james-21262403" target="_blank">football.london</a>, turning their attention towards Manchester United star Jesse Lingard. With it proving difficult to prise James Maddison away from Leicester, the Gunners are looking at another England international playmaker.

Arsenal turning attention towards Lingard (football.london)

Manchester City are planning on holding further contract talks with Raheem Sterling, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15815431/raheem-sterling-man-city-contract-arsenal-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> Questions were being asked of the England international's future before a record-breaking deal for Jack Grealish was done, but the Blues remain keen on retaining his services.

Sterling to discuss new Man City deal (The Sun)

Chelsea remain keen on Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, according to <a href="https://sevilla.abc.es/orgullodenervion/fichajes-sevilla-fc/sevi-tuchel-presiona-y-granovskaia-hace-numeros-kounde-202108072254_noticia.html" target="_blank">ABC</a>. The Blues are close to wrapping up a big-money deal for Inter striker Romelu Lukaku, but that may not be the last of their spending as a French centre-half is also being lined up.

Chelsea remain keen on Kounde (ABC)

Inter are eyeing Man Utd striker Anthony Martial as the player they want to replace Romelu Lukaku, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15812992/man-utd-martial-inter-chelsea-lukaku-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Lukaku is set to sign for Chelsea in a deal that may break the Premier League record transfer fee and the Nerazzurri are ready to spend £50m ($69m) on the Frenchman.

Inter eye Man Utd star as Lukaku replacement (The Sun)

Harry Kane is available for Tottenham this weekend despite links to Manchester City, according to Nuno Espirito Santo. The striker has been linked to City all summer but Nuno says he can count on Kane this weekend. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kane-available-to-face-manchester-city-despite-transfer/s0c5suefb9s21abhsnuxd5px4">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Kane available to face Man City

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Sporting CP complete Uguarte signing

Gerard Moreno has signed a new deal with Villarreal, <a href="https://villarrealcf.es/noticias/todas-las-noticias/item/31385-gerard-renueva-con-el-villarreal-hasta-2027">the club announced</a>. Moreno's new contract runs through 2027 as Villarreal keep hold of their star forward. The Spanish forward is one goal away from becoming the club's all-time leading scorer, as he's currently level with Giuseppe Rossi on 82 goals.

Moreno renews with VIllarreal

Liverpool are in the race to sign Jeremy Doku, reports <a href="https://voetbal24.be/news/72004/jrmy-doku-op-weg-naar-europese-grootmacht-45-miljoen-euro">Voetbal24</a>. The Belgian star, who shined at the Euros this summer, is currently at Rennes but is expected to move on to a bigger club in the near future. It would take a fee of roughly&nbsp;£38m to sign the winger this summer.

Liverpool chasing Doku

Jack Grealish says he understands how Lionel Messi felt at his Barcelona goodbye press conference this weekend. The midfielder says he experienced similar feelings upon leaving Aston Villa, but he is now ready for a new chapter at Manchester City. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-felt-exactly-the-same-as-messi-grealish-on-leaving-aston-villa-/uiusoanynu1i112ywbabz7ddw">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

 'I felt exactly the same as Messi' - Grealish on Aston Villa

Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre has signed a contract extension, <a href="https://www.nashvillesc.com/news/nashville-soccer-club-ownership-extends-ceo-ian-ayre-s-contract-through-2026">the club confirmed</a>. The former Liverpool executive will remain with Nashville through 2026, having been in charge of helping build the club through the expansion process. “It’s been a blessing so far to see what Nashville SC has become, so it’s humbling to know that I will continue to be a part of this journey for years to come,” said&nbsp;Ayre. “I couldn’t image a better team and city to be surrounded by, and I will always be extremely grateful for being given the opportunity to lead this club. With our stadium getting ready to welcome fans through its gates in 2022, the future couldn’t be brighter."

Nashville CEO Ayre extends contract

Tanguy Ndombele is mulling over his future at Spurs, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/tanguy-ndombele-missed-arsenal-pre-season-game-despite-being-fit-to-play/v81xTfvbAQ3L">the Athletic</a>. Ndombele fell down the pecking order last season and was left out of Spurs' recent friendly despite not having any fitness issues, according to Nuno Espirito Santo. Under Nuno, Ndombele has not played a minute in preseason for Spurs this summer, despite missing out on the Euros after being left off the France squad.

Ndombele considering his Spurs future

Southampton have agreed a deal to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja on a season-long loan deal. The Blues have opted to send the teenager out on loan as they prepare to finalise their&nbsp;£98 million ($136m) deal for Inter's Romelu Lukaku. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelseas-broja-to-join-southampton-on-a-season-long-loan/1l99um368a1ha1sjoedahmunci">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea's Broja to join Southampton on loan

AIK have completed the signing of Kristoffer Nordfeldt, the club <a href="https://www.aikfotboll.se/nyheter/kristoffer-nordfeldt-till-aik-fotboll-2021-08-09">announced on Monday</a>. Nordfeldt, who was a member of Sweden's squad at the Euros this summer, has previously played for Swansea, Heerenveen and, most recently,&nbsp;Genclerbirligi in Turkey.

AIK signs Sweden international

Manchester United are reluctant to part with Diogo Dalot and would prefer to keep him at Old Trafford for 2021-22, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-news-dalot-21260956" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. The Portuguese defender spent last season on loan at AC Milan and has seen another move mooted in the current window.

Man Utd prepared to keep Dalot

Valencia have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah on a season-long loan after he excelled in pre-season. Like Thomas Tuchel, the Liga giants have been impressed with the youngster's season at Lorient in Ligue 1 last year&nbsp;along with his pre-season performances at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel has told Chelsea not to sell the 22-year-old at any cost and that he will strongly consider promoting him from the loan group to his squad next season. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/valencia-chalobah-chelsea-kounde-transfer/1kiil8i64ld8912dy5ctywa5bc" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Valencia move for Chalobah as Chelsea make space for Kounde

West Ham are in talks to sign Liverpool striker Divock Origi - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-open-preliminary-talks-to-sign-origi-after-liverpool-asking-price-slashed/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Hammers are hoping to arrange a £15 million ($21m) deal for the 26-year-old, whose current contract at Anfield is not due to expire until 2024. Origi failed to score in nine Premier League outings for Liverpool last term, with only two of those coming as a starter.

West Ham in talks to sign Origi 

Milan have made contact with Roma over a possible deal for Alessandro Florenzi - as <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-l-idea-a-sorpresa-per-la-fascia-destra-e-florenzi-avviati--45997" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a> reports. The Giallorossi are prepared to let the 30-year-old leave on loan, with an option to buy included in any final agreement. Florenzi still has two years remaining on his contract at Roma, but spent the 2020-21 campaign out on loan at Paris Saint-Germain.

Milan contact Roma over Florenzi

Leicester City have identified Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/923620/leicester-west-ham-rumours-jannik-vestergaard-fofana-transfer-injury/" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>. The Foxes are looking at the 29-year-old as a potential replacement for Wesley Fofana, who has been ruled out of the first half of the new season through injury. Vestergaard only has one year left on his current contract, and Southampton could let him go for around £15 million ($21m).

Leicester target Vestergaard

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Inter are closing on Edin Dzeko deal. Contract agreed until 2023, now waiting for Roma to sign a new striker to complete the agreement. 🇧🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> Dzeko’s not considered Lautaro Martinez replacement, as Inter board want him to stay after selling Lukaku. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1424652081328267265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Inter close to finalising Dzeko deal

Goal&nbsp;can confirm that Paris Saint-Germain are confident of keeping Kylian Mbappe once the signing of Lionel Messi is finalised, as Real Madrid continue to wait in the wings for the France international. Mbappe's future has been the subject of much speculation in recent months, with the World Cup winner yet to reach an agreement over a contract extension with PSG. The 22-year-old is being heavily linked with Madrid after entering the final 12 months of his current deal, but Messi's impending arrival at Parc des Princes could lead to a swift resolution that sees him remain in Paris for the long term. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/psg-confident-of-keeping-mbappe-once-messi-signing-is/4v3iaq896prr1ldnsvmxgga5t" target="_blank">Read more here</a>.

PSG confident of keeping Mbappe once Messi signing is confirmed

Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff has emerged as a target for Everton, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/newcastle-agree-fee-with-arsenal-to-sign-joe-willock-subject-to-personal-terms/2Ys86vE9lQve" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. Former Magpies boss Rafa Benitez, who is now calling the shots at Goodison Park, is eager on putting a reunion in place with a player that he knows well.

Everton eyeing up Newcastle star Longstaff

<a href="https://theathletic.com/news/southampton-agree-deal-for-blackburn-striker-adam-armstrong/51IIIMkxsqwF" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that Southampton have agreed a £15 million deal for Blackburn striker Adam Armstrong. The 24-year-old hit 28 goals for Rovers last season and has been linked with a number of Premier League sides, but the Saints are lining him up to replace Danny Ings.

Southampton agree £15m Armstong deal

Antoine Griezmann has registered on Manchester United's recruitment radar for some time, and <a href="https://todofichajes.com/llegan-las-rebajas-y-el-manchester-united-viene-decidido-a-por-griezmann/" target="_blank">Todofichajes</a> claims the Frenchman is still of interest to the Red Devils. A World Cup winner has seen a summer move away from Barcelona mooted, although Lionel Messi's departure from Camp Nou could lead to him staying put.

Man Utd still monitoring Griezmann

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Bojan joins Iniesta in Japan

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Milan sanction loan switch

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Arsenal are still keeping an eye on Martin Ødegaard. He’s always been the main target as number 10 - if he decides to leave Real and Real decides to sell him, Arsenal will bid for Ødegaard. 🔴🇳🇴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> Arsenal would be ready to try also for a permanent move... but it’s up to Real. <a href="https://t.co/oJ8lAKBZ5u">https://t.co/oJ8lAKBZ5u</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1424460237222916100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Arsenal still tracking Odegaard situation

Bayern Munich are considering re-signing Franck Ribery - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/08-08-2021/calciomercato-ribery-bocciato-fiorentina-spera-chiudere-bayern-420284365715.shtml?vclk=modulo-calciomercato" target="_blank">Gazzetta Dello Sport</a>. The 38-year-old has been training with the German champions since leaving Fiorentina at the end of the 2020-21 campaign. Bayern are looking at Ribery, who last played for the club between 2007 and 2019,&nbsp;as a potential backup option for first choice winger&nbsp;Kingsley Coman ahead of the new season.

Bayern considering re-signing Ribery 

Roma have joined the race to sign Tammy Abraham amid Inter's interest in their striker Edin Dzeko. Inter are looking at Dzeko as a potential replacement for Romelu Lukaku,&nbsp;who is set to join Chelsea in a deal worth&nbsp;£98 million ($135m). And, if Roma do lose their star forward, they'll look towards Stamford Bridge for a replacement as they eye a potential deal for Abraham. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/roma-join-arsenal-and-atalanta-in-race-to-sign-chelseas/e4yauduj1rn4117xx3ewhyisk" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Roma join Arsenal and Atalanta in race to sign Chelsea's Abraham

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 【完全移籍加入のお知らせ】 FW ボージャン クルキッチ選手が完全移籍で加入することに決まりました。<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/visselkobe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#visselkobe</a> are delighted to announce the signing of <a href="https://twitter.com/BoKrkic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BoKrkic</a>! Welcome to Kobe!🙌 詳細はこちら▼<a href="https://t.co/2HhEpNpjrv">https://t.co/2HhEpNpjrv</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A3%E3%83%83%E3%82%BB%E3%83%AB%E7%A5%9E%E6%88%B8?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ヴィッセル神戸</a> <a href="https://t.co/rXlXMPvui4">pic.twitter.com/rXlXMPvui4</a> — ヴィッセル神戸 (@visselkobe) <a href="https://twitter.com/visselkobe/status/1424596579047014402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ex-Barca striker Bojan joins Vissel Kobe

Chelsea youngster Armand Broja is ready to sign for Southampton, according to <a href="https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-talks-loan-armando-broja-21259586?_ga=2.152304826.2035075997.1628462559-116887982.1615276389" target="_blank">football.london</a>. Broja will seek first-team football elsewhere as the Blues try to sign Romelu Lukaku.

Broja ready for Southampton move

Arsenal are ready to make a play for Fiorentina attacker Dusan Vlahovic, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-fiorentina-vlahovic-8-agosto-2021" target="_blank">Di Marzio</a>. The forward is seen as an alternative if they cannot get Tammy Abraham.

Arsenal ready to launch Vlahovic move

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette could team up with Jose Mourinho at Roma, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/?refresh_ce" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> Lacazette, however, wants to move to a Champions League club - a category that the Serie A side do not fall into.

Mourinho wants Lacazette at Roma

Barcelona are ready to launch an appeal against Lionel Messi's move to PSG, according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-transfer-news-barcelona-24716333" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The newspaper has published a letter from a lawyer arguing that the Ligue 1 side have a worse record with regards FFP than they do.

Barcelona launch appear against Messi's PSG move

Tottenham will hold crucial talks with Harry Kane on Monday, <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/tottenham-transfers-kane-martinez-nuno-24715510" target="_blank">The Mirror</a> reports. The England captain has tried to force his way out of the club, but Spurs are determined to keep him. Manchester City hold an interest in the hitman.

Spurs to hold key Kane talks on Monday

Southampton are to try to loan Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15815582/southampton-transfer-liverpool-oxlade-chamberlain/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The midfielder was previously on their books as a youngster before he moved to Arsenal.

Saints attempt Oxlade-Chamberlain deal

Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock is heading back to Newcastle - but on a permanent basis after a successful loan last season. According to the <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58141002">BBC</a>, a deal worth more than £20m ($27.7m)&nbsp;has been agreed.

Willock heading to Newcastle

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