Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea to submit £14m bid for Ronaldo

Manchester United and Bayern Munich are among those mulling over moves for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, claims <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Napoli/07-07-2022/calciomercato-napoli-spalletti-vuole-deulofeu-barak-timori-osimhen-4401308136856.shtml?cmpid=shortener_e2a2a487na " target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.The Nigeria international has seen his stock soar over recent years, to the point that Premier League and Bundesliga giants are now ready to ask him to lead their attacking line.

Man Utd & Bayern could move for Osimhen (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Joe Gomez is close to signing a new long-term contract at Liverpool, with Diogo Jota and Naby Keita also in line for new deals.Meanwhile, Liverpool have reached an agreement worth up to £17 million with Nottingham Forest for Wales international full-back Neco Williams.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/gomez-new-liverpool-deal-jota-keita/blt3d90ea35eff5605e " target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Gomez, Jota & Keita in line for Liverpool deals

Manchester United and Arsenal target Lisandro Martinez has, according to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/1115869/transfers-news-gossip-live-arsenal-chelsea-tottenham-man-united-liverpool-newcastle-city/ " target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>, requested a move away from Ajax.A path is now being cleared for Premier League heavyweights to step up their interest in the Argentine defender.

Man Utd & Arsenal target Martinez asks to leave Ajax (talkSPORT)

<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/chelsea-ronaldo-bid-sources/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a> claims that Chelsea are ready to table a £14 million ($17m) bid for want-away Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.The Portuguese forward is pushing for a move away from Old Trafford in order to compete for major honours, with Premier League rivals at Stamford Bridge prepared to throw open their doors.

Chelsea to submit £14m bid for Ronaldo (Football Insider)

Arsenal are, according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/benfica/detalhe/grimaldo-sondado-pelo-arsenal?ref=Pesquisa_Destaques " target="_blank">Record</a>, mulling over a move for Benfica defender Alex Grimaldo.The Gunners are eager to bring in further cover for Kieran Tierney at left-back and consider a former Barcelona academy graduate in Portugal to be a perfect option to tick that box.

Arsenal keeping tabs on Grimaldo (Record)

Arsenal are monitoring supposed interest from Manchester rivals United and City in Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry.That is according to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06KZ_jS-sWM" target="_blank">CBS Sports</a>, who claim that the Gunners are ready to join the hunt for their former academy graduate if a scramble for his signature is sparked.

Arsenal ready to rival Man Utd & City for Gnabry (CBS Sports)

It appears several European heavyweights will do battle to sign Kalidou Koulibaly this summer.According to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-koulibaly-milenkovic-juventus-news-6-luglio-2022" target="_self">Gianluca DiMarzio</a>, Barcelona, Chelsea and Juventus are all eyeing the Napoli defender, although Juve are likely out of the running due to the defender's preference to leave Italy altogether if he were to move away from Napoli.Juve, though, are monitoring the situation as they prepare for the possibility of losing Matthijs de Ligt.

Chelsea, Barca and Juve to battle for Koulibaly

Alvaro Morata has confirmed that he will be staying with Atletico Madrid for the duration of the 2022-23 season after the end of his loan spell at Juventus.Morata spent the last two seasons in Turin, having initially returned to Juve for a second spell in September 2020.The Spaniard scored 20 goals in Serie A during that time, but the Bianconeri decided against buying him outright and he now finds himself back at Wanda Metropolitano.Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/morata-confirms-atletico-madrid-stay-after-end-of-juventus/blt7da7ebbc5e585e1f" target="_blank">GOAL</a>.

Morata confirms Atletico stay after end of Juve loan

Fulham have reached an agreement to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1545090215475400704" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>.The 30-year-old is ready to commit to a three-year deal at Craven Cottage with the option of an extra year.Fulham must now sort out a final transfer fee with Arsenal, who are likely to accept an offer of around £10 million.

Fulham reach agreement for Arsenal keeper Leno

Napoli are plotting a swoop for Chelsea striker Armando Broja - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Napoli/07-07-2022/calciomercato-napoli-spalletti-vuole-deulofeu-barak-timori-osimhen-4401308136856.shtml?cmpid=shortener_e2a2a487na" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.The 20-year-old impressed on loan at Southampton last season but is unlikely to be in Thomas Tuchel's first team plans for 2022-23 and has been linked with West Ham and Everton.Napoli will also look to move for Broja if Victor Osimhen leaves, with the Nigerian thought to attracting attention from top clubs across Europe.

Napoli plotting swoop for Chelsea's Broja

Brazilian full-back Dani Alves has been offered a contract by Pumas UNAM - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com.mx/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/10602448/pumas-ofrecio-contrato-dano-dani-alves-asegura-prensa-brasilena" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.The 39-year-old is now a free agent after leaving Barcelona for the second time at the end of the 2021-22 season.Alves now has the option to head to Mexico, but he is also being chased by Brazilian outfit Athletico Paranaense.

Dani Alves offered contract by Pumas UNAM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Claret &amp; Blue born and bred. Welcome to West Ham United, Flynn Downes! ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/p63Rhkew6A">pic.twitter.com/p63Rhkew6A</a>— West Ham United (@WestHam) <a href="https://twitter.com/WestHam/status/1545105364751884289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Downes completes £12m move to West Ham from Swansea

Fulham and Nottingham Forest are vying for the signature of Lille forward Yusef Yazici - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19123701/fulham-forest-transfer-battle-lille-yazici/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.The French outfit are prepared to let the 25-year-old go for around £12 million, having loaned him out to CSKA Moscow last season.Yazici could have the option to head to the Premier League with two newly promoted sides considering making respective offers for his services.

Fulham & Forest vying for Lille's Yazici

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barcelona and Watford are set to reach an agreement for Rey Manaj. He’s joining Watford on a three year deal, he’ll be in London tomorrow. 🟡🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySport</a> Another imminent outgoing for Barça after Clément Lenglet, set to sign as new Tottenham player very soon. <a href="https://t.co/K0ysv3RLpv">pic.twitter.com/K0ysv3RLpv</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1545100451678494721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Watford set to sign Manaj from Barca

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇭🇷 Welcome to Rangers.— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1545090371834757121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rangers announce Colak signing

A return to Real Madrid would be the "best" option for Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, according to his Portugal team-mate Jose Fonte, who has weighed in on the speculation surrounding the wantaway Manchester United superstar's future.United's pre-season preparations have been disrupted by the news of Ronaldo pushing for a transfer, with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-transfer-request-man-utd-ten-hag-transfer-plans/blt2dc6f680ac03ff6e">GOAL confirming that the 37-year-old wishes to continue playing Champions League football</a>.Ronaldo has been linked with the likes of Chelsea and Bayern Munich, but Fonte believes he would be better off retracing his steps again if he does end up leaving Old Trafford.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-transfer-man-utd-star-told-real-madrid-return-best/bltd587ed8036b489aa" target="_blank">Read the full article here</a>.

'Real return is the best option for Ronaldo'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 II Welkom Ivor!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SamenNaoVeure?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SamenNaoVeure</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelkomIvor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelkomIvor</a> <a href="https://t.co/gAU5LyvKl9">pic.twitter.com/gAU5LyvKl9</a>— Fortuna Sittard (@FortunaSittard) <a href="https://twitter.com/FortunaSittard/status/1544986945851428864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Pandur joins Fortuna Sittard from Hellas Verona

Norwich are close to signing Gabriel Sara from Sao Paulo, <a href="https://www.goal.com/br/not%C3%ADcias/sao-paulo-fica-perto-de-vender-gabriel-sara-por-12-milhoes-de-libras/blt1caeb8dc6fab234c" target="_blank">GOAL can confirm</a>.The English side will pay £12 million for the midfielder, who has already agreed to sign a five-year contract.

Norwich near £12m Gabriel Sara deal

Fiorentina are close to the signing of Dodo from Shakhtar.<a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2022/07/07/fiorentina-dodo-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> in Italy reports the Serie A side have agreed a deal with the Ukrainian club worth €14.5 million up front and a further €3.5m in add-ons.

Fiorentina reach €18m Dodo agreement with Shakhtar

AC Milan&nbsp;have signed Walter Messias Junior&nbsp;on a permanent basis from Crotone. The forward has signed a contract that runs until 30 June 2024.Meanwhile, Lorenzo Colombo has joined Lecce on loan from the San Siro side.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Official Statement: Messias Junior ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/yg4Qi3CIZj">https://t.co/yg4Qi3CIZj</a> Comunicato Ufficiale: Messias Junior ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/NWv5aHVnIo">https://t.co/NWv5aHVnIo</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReadyToLeaveAMark?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ReadyToLeaveAMark</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SempreMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SempreMilan</a> <a href="https://t.co/fi6quctwAc">pic.twitter.com/fi6quctwAc</a>— AC Milan (@acmilan) <a href="https://twitter.com/acmilan/status/1545048029631172608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Messias Junior joins AC Milan

Cagliari club manager Roberto Muzzi hopes Joao Pedro remains at the Serie A side this sumer.Torino are in talks to sign the 30-year-old attacker but Cagliari hope he will snub their offer, saying: "I hope Joao Pedro stays, I saw him motivated and he is training well, but you can never know. We will find the best solution, both for us and for him."

Cagliari want Torino target Joao Pedro to stay

Manchester City are ready to step up their efforts to lure Marc Cucurella away from Brighton, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1544928546723856385 " target="_blank">Rudy Galetti</a>.The Premier League champions want to get another left-back on board this summer after already tying up deals for Erling Haaland and Kalvin Phillips.

Man City to step up Cucurella chase

Liverpool are not looking to prise Spain international winger Marco Asensio away from Real Madrid, reports the <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfer-asensio-sterling-24423845" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a>.The Reds were said to be one of several suitors in the Premier League for a proven Champions League winner, but they are not in the market for more attacking talent at this stage.

Liverpool not looking to land Asensio

<a href="https://theathletic.com/news/wolves-anderlecht-fabio-silva-loan/JWhCRnKLCF7k/ " target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports that Belgian side Anderlecht have put a loan offer for Wolves for Fabio Silva.The Portuguese forward has struggled to find a spark in English football since making a big-money move in 2020 and may be allowed to go in search of goals elsewhere in 2022-23.

Wolves receive loan offer for Fabio Silva

Real Madrid will not be making an effort to bring Sergio Ramos back onto their books from Paris Saint-Germain, claims <a href="https://www.defensacentral.com/real_madrid/1657038347-salta-la-sorpresa-en-francia-insinuan-un-posible-regreso-de-sergio-ramos-al-real-madrid " target="_blank">Defensa Central.</a>There had been suggestions that the Blancos would welcome a return for the World Cup-winning defender, but a former captain at Santiago Bernabeu is set to remain in France.

Real Madrid don’t want Ramos back

Arsenal and Manchester United are also poised to battle it out for Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans, according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/youri-tielemans-mikel-arteta-everton-anthony-gordon-arsenal-b2117678.html " target="_blank">The Independent</a>.The Belgium international is a proven Premier League performer and could be on the move this summer if an enticing offer is put to the Foxes.

Arsenal battle Man Utd for Tielemans

According to the <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/fulham-andreas-pereira-manchester-united/ekLzU7K3fYkG/" target="_self">Athletic</a>, Andreas Pereira of Manchester United, will have a medical today as he sets to make his permanent move to Fulham.It is reported that a fee of £8 million plus £2 million in potential add-ons was accepted by Man Utd, who will retain a 20% sell clause should Fulham decide to sell the 26-year-old.

Andreas Pereira set to undergo Fulham medical

According to <a href="https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/reece-james-contract-chelsea-talks-man-city-real-madrid-interest-1728993" target="_self">inews</a>, Chelsea are eager to extend Reece James' contract and negotiations are anticipated to begin in the coming weeks.The 22-year-current old's contract with the west London club runs through 2025; however, new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is rumoured to be a huge fan of the full-back and wants to ensure his long-term future at the club.

Chelsea open talks over new long-term deal for Reece James

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/Sinisterra29?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sinisterra29</a> has touched down! <a href="https://t.co/scVJEWiyju">pic.twitter.com/scVJEWiyju</a>— Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1545007218667360256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Leeds confirm Sinisterra signing

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📍 Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper 🙌 Welcome, Christensen! <a href="https://t.co/hevxazrWaX">pic.twitter.com/hevxazrWaX</a>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1544993851382943744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona unveil Andreas Christensen

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We're pleased to announce that Owen Dodgson has signed a new three-year deal 📝 The 19-year-old made his first team debut last season against Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup at Turf Moor and featured on the bench five times in the Premier League 💪— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/1544977188172316672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Burnley youngster Dodgson signs new three-year deal

<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-accord-ol-ajax-pour-nicolas-tagliafico-qui-reserve-encore-sa-reponse/1342354" target="_self">L'Equipe </a>reports that a deal has been reached between Lyon and Ajax for the transfer of Nicolas Tagliafico to the French side for €4 million (£3.4m).The 29-year-old has not yet decided what he intends to do, but the Ligue 1 side is pushing on as they want to wrap up this move as soon as possible.Lyon were on the verge of signing Tyrell Malacia before Manchester United swooped in to take the Dutchmen to Old Trafford. Since then, Lyon's focus has shifted to the Argentinian international.

Lyon and Ajax reach agreement for Tagliafico

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Not just Marc Cucurella as main target. Manchester City are prepared to offer Rihad Mahrez a new contract after Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus departures. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> Discussions will take place in the next weeks. Mahrez, in new contracts list at City with Rodri and Foden.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1544961920221925377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man City prepared to give Mahrez a new deal

According to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_self">Sky </a><a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_self">Sports</a>, Nottingham Forest and Liverpool are in advanced negotiations over the transfer of right-back Neco Williams.The deal is reportedly for £16 million, and Forest is hoping that the signing will be completed in the next few days.

Nottingham Forest in advanced talks for Liverpool’s Neco Williams

According to The <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/fulham-issa-diop-west-ham/Kjz9f5P8lf9T/" target="_self">Athletic</a>, Fulham have made a second bid for West Ham United defender Issa Diop.After their initial offer of £10 million plus add-ons was rejected, the newly-promoted club have put forward a new offer of £12 million plus add-ons for the 25-year-old.Ligue 1 side Lyon are also very interested in the Frenchmen and so Diop is reportedly weighing up his options.

Fulham make second bid for West Ham’s Issa Diop

Man Utd are willing to sell Cristiano Ronaldo

Armando Broja is a man in demand, with <a href="https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-face-serious-armando-24419091 " target="_blank">The Chronicle</a> revealing that Newcastle face a serious fight to secure his signature.The Magpies are keen on the Chelsea-owned striker, but have seen competition emerge from West Ham, Everton, AC Milan, Napoli and Southampton – with a productive loan spell taken in with the Saints last season.

Newcastle face fight for Broja

The <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-cristiano-ronaldo-replacement-24416772 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> suggests that RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku could become a target for Manchester United in the summer of 2023.The Red Devils will be without Cristiano Ronaldo by then, as his contract will expire if no move is made in the current transfer window, and a 24-year-old Frenchman is considered to be a shrewd long-term replacement for a Portuguese superstar.

Man Utd to move for Nkunku?

Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico is back on Barcelona's recruitment radar, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsLyall/status/1544401221913640962" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.The Argentina international is available in a cut-price deal this summer and is viewed by those at Camp Nou as a useful alternative to Marcos Alonso - who is proving tricky to prise away from Chelsea.

Barca rekindle interest in Tagliafico

Newcastle, Manchester United, Sevilla and Napoli are among the clubs that have approached Nice to sign defender Jean-Clair Todibo, according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a716462694338513859-mercato-nice-ca-se-bouscule-pour-jean-clair-todibo" target="_self">Foot Mercato</a>. Nice do not want to part with the defender, who they signed from Barca in 2021, but clubs could go all out to sign the centre-back this summer. Man Utd and Newcastle, in particular, could compete to sign the defender, which would net Nice a nice profit on what they paid Barca to secure his services.

Newcastle and Man Utd among clubs chasing Todibo

Dutch wonderkid Xavi Simons has explained why he turned down the chance to stay at Paris Saint-Germain and instead opted to join PSV.Simons was full of praise for PSG, and the illustrious team-mates he had while there, but the allure of training alongside Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe&nbsp;was not enough to convince him the club was best for his development.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/simons-explains-snubbing-psg-for-psv-messi-neymar-mbappe/blt8e2a3d1a0a89cbb5" target="_self">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Wonderkid Simons explains snubbing PSG for PSV

Austin FC have signed Ecuadorian winger Washington Corozo on a six-month loan, <a href="https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-acquires-ecuadorian-attacker-washington-corozo" target="_self">the club confirmed</a>. Corozo comes to MLS from Peruvian side Sporting Cristal, with Austin having the option of making the deal permanent. The winger most recently played for Pumas on loan in Mexico, scoring eight goals in 44 appearances including both legs of the CONCACAF Champions League final earlier this year.

Austin FC add Ecuadorian international

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">AC Milan had a meeting with Charles de Ketelaere agents today in Milano. Talks ongoing after opening bid made to Club Brugge few days ago. 🔴🇧🇪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> Leeds have offered more than €30m to Club Brugge - AC Milan pushing on player and club side now. <a href="https://t.co/LYPsqIUS3P">pic.twitter.com/LYPsqIUS3P</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1544790588146450432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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