Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea & Man City agree £50m Sterling deal

Arsenal are, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/ngolo-kante-transfer-arsenal-chelsea-27440838 " target="_blank">Daily Star</a>, mulling over a possible raid on Chelsea for France international midfielder N’Golo Kante.The World Cup winner has just 12 months left on his contract and could be a useful option to fill a holding role at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal consider Kante raid on Chelsea (Daily Star)

Erik ten Hag is calling on the Manchester United to board to put in increased bids for Ajax pair Antony and Lisandro Martinez, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/erik-ten-hag-wants-manchester-united-to-increase-offers-for-lisandro-martinez-and-antony-w5stmqxdd " target="_blank">The Times</a>.The Red Devils’ new boss is eager to be reunited with players he has worked with in the recent past, but efforts to do business with the Eredivisie champions have so far proven to be fruitless.

Ten Hag wants increased bids for Martinez & Antony (The Times)

Cesar Apzilicueta remains a top transfer target for Barcelona, but GOAL has <a href="https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/caso-azpilicueta-la-exigencia-del-chelsea-y-la-postura-del-barca/blt2b2e871b70a97526">learned that Chelsea’s asking price</a> for their long-serving club captain is proving to be a sticking point.The Blues are reluctant to let their skipper walk away for nothing, with GOAL learning that they are looking to recoup the €8 million (£7m/$8m) it cost them to sign Azpilicueta from Marseille in 2012.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/azpilicueta-transfer-top-priority-barcelona-chelsea-8m/blt82dca21b6641f906" target="_blank">Read the full story here.</a>

Azpilicueta asking price an issue for Barca

Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are waiting in the wings ready to join the race for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1545740519459930115 " target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>.Heavyweight outfits from Ligue 1 and the Premier League will make moves for the prolific Pole if Barcelona are unable to raise the funds required to do a deal.

PSG & Chelsea ready to join Lewandowski race (Sport Bild)

The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10998303/Thomas-Tuchel-reluctant-pull-sensational-swoop-Cristiano-Ronaldo.html " target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> claims that Thomas Tuchel is reluctant to sign Cristiano Ronaldo despite Chelsea being heavily linked with the Manchester United superstar.A Portuguese icon is pushing for a move away from Old Trafford and wants to join another trophy-chasing outfit, but the man in charge at Stamford Bridge is apparently not convinced that the 37-year-old forward is what he needs.

Tuchel reluctant to take Ronaldo to Chelsea (Daily Mail)

Manchester United “have the edge” over Arsenal in the race for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, claims <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/88031621-man-utd-have-the-edge-in-race-for-43m-star-at-old-trafford " target="_blank">GiveMeSport</a>.The Red Devils and Gunners have offers in for the Argentine centre-half, with the Red Devils – who now have Erik ten Hag calling the shots at Old Trafford – considered to be at the front of a transfer queue.

Man Utd ‘have the edge’ in Martinez race (GiveMeSport)

Chelsea and Manchester City have reached an agreement for Raheem Sterling, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62110285" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a> says. The Blues will pay a total of £50 million including add-ons and the England international will commit to a five-year contract with an option to extend for another season.

Chelsea & Man City agree £50m Sterling deal (BBC)

Winger eager for more playing time at Stamford Bridge

Frenkie de Jong will not join Manchester United this season because of personal and sporting reasons.<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/diez-motivos-rotundo-jong-united-14043352" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports the Dutch midfielder has his heart set on staying at Barcelona and is not interested in a move to Old Trafford.Chelsea are also interested in him and while the ex-Ajax star is less reluctant to move to the London club, he would prefer to continue his career at Camp Nou.

De Jong turns down Man Utd for Barcelona stay (Sport)

Midfielder not swayed by former boss Erik ten Hag

Barcelona are preparing an improved offer for Robert Lewandowski.Barca had a €40 million (£34m/$41m) bid turned down by Bayern Munich and <a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/transfermarkt/2022/07/robert-lewandowski-barcelona-will-fc-bayern-verbessertes-angebot-machen" target="_blank">Sport1</a> claims the Spanish side will increase the figure to €50m (£42m/$51m).

Barcelona to increase Lewandowski bid to €50m (Sport1)

Catalan club desperate to add striker before end of summer

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨[CONFIRMADO] Acuerdo total para que Miguel Borja juegue en River. *️⃣Se espera que el lunes se haga la revisión médica y, si todo sale bien, firme contrato hasta diciembre de 2025.— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1546184435854446592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Colombia international Borja set for River Plate after failed Suarez pursuit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Al di lá delle voci delle ultime ore la pista Paulo <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dybala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dybala</a> per l’<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> è fredda. Nessuna offerta e tantomeno contatto con Paolo <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maldini?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Maldini</a> e Ricky <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Massara?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Massara</a>. La telefonata ad Antun fu fatta 20 gg fa da Giorgio <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Furlani?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Furlani</a> (membro del Cda) tra i papabili per il post Gazidis... <a href="https://t.co/whsbGaJM1H">https://t.co/whsbGaJM1H</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1546211390628810752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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No offer from Milan for Dybala

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Scottish top talent Emilio Lawrence (16) will leave Everton this summer. He has played for U23 team last season - Manchester City are now favourites to sign him. 🔵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> Lawrence attracted interest from big six, expected to announce new club soon. <a href="https://t.co/2Gg6rJKtYv">pic.twitter.com/2Gg6rJKtYv</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1546188999500390401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Everton wonderkid Lawrence set for Man City

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">There’s no discussion, negotiation or talk about Harry Kane. Tottenham always considered him untouchable and there’s nothing concrete going on with Bayern. ⚪️❌ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> Lewy, Paratici and Conte have never considered to sell Kane this summer - Spurs want to discuss a new deal soon. <a href="https://t.co/bo9io7Ylcb">pic.twitter.com/bo9io7Ylcb</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1546172465231155203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Tottenham won't sell Kane to Bayern

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> are working to sign Gleison <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bremer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bremer</a>. First bid will be for a loan with obligation to buy (€28-30M). Ready a contract until 2027 (3M/year). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Torino?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Torino</a> want €40M and ask <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Casadei?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Casadei</a> as a counterpart in the deal. Expected tomorrow a meeting between his agent and Cairo. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/yTJda5io0E">https://t.co/yTJda5io0E</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1546183697820532738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Inter enter talks for Bremer

Paul Pogba can be forgiven for finding the going tough at Manchester United because it is “hard to show that you are worth €105 million (£89m/$107m)”, says the Frenchman’s former Juventus team-mate Andrea Barzagli.A mercurial France international is in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pogba-teases-juventus-return-transfer-manchester-united/blta41321c4c60c9292" target="_self">process of completing a retracing of steps to Turin</a>&nbsp;after six largely frustrating seasons at Old Trafford – with a 2016 transfer there making him the most expensive player on the planet at the time.Pogba did win trophies during his first season back in England&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/pogba-mourinho-relationship-soured-man-utd/bltf1ac838ef1b1d7ad" target="_self">under Jose Mourinho</a>, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-fans-boo-paul-pogba-norwich/blt806eb9fa127702c4" target="_self">struggled for form and fitness</a>&nbsp;for long periods and is heading back to Italian football as a free agent with plenty still to prove at club level.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/hard-show-worth-105m-pogba-man-utd-struggles-explained/blt644e100dc680b641" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Pogba’s Man Utd struggles explained by former Juventus team-mate Barzagli

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Alexander Domínguez, a un paso de volver a Liga de Quito. ℹ️ Con <a href="https://twitter.com/KaritoChamorroH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KaritoChamorroH</a> para <a href="https://twitter.com/ECUAGOL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ECUAGOL</a> 👇👇<a href="https://t.co/Vug3qOWQwn">https://t.co/Vug3qOWQwn</a>— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1546148754335715328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ecuador No. 1 Dominguez heading back to LDU Quito

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Talks are progressing since June for Fikayo Tomori’s contract extension with AC Milan. He’s in love with the club and prepared to stay for many years. 🔴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> New long term deal discussed with his agents. <a href="https://t.co/tQgwgbDJoj">https://t.co/tQgwgbDJoj</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1546127316727857152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Tomori close to new Milan deal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sergio Busquets, approached by MLS clubs for next summer. He’s key part of Xavi project for this season - but there’s still nothing discussed on his contract, currently expiring in June 2023. 🇪🇸🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCB</a> Busquets will 100% stay this season and then could leave next summer. <a href="https://t.co/yXXH7LvXAY">pic.twitter.com/yXXH7LvXAY</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1546141813563691009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Busquets attracts MLS interest

Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli has admitted to interest being shown in Victor Osimhen – a player linked with Arsenal and Manchester United, among others – but no formal bids have bee tabled for the Nigerian striker.Giuntoli has said: “Everyone knows we have great expectations and he still has three years left in his contract. We’ve received many calls, but not offers.”A €100 million (£85m/$102m) bid from Newcastle is said to have been rejected in January, with Osimhen reluctant to link up with any club that cannot offer him Champions League football.

Interest shown in Arsenal & Man Utd-linked Osimhen

Barcelona are, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220710/1001834607/laporta-mendes-sellaron-estrategia-bernardo-silva.html?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_content=futbol " target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>, drawing up plans to lure Bernardo Silva away from Manchester City.With the help fo agent Jorge Mendes, the Liga giants believe a Portugal international playmaker can be prised away from the reigning Premier League champions.

Barca draw up plan to sign Silva

<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/10-07-2022/inter-skriniar-psg-vicini-settimana-incontro-bremer-4401357919411_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FInter%2F10-07-2022%2Finter-skriniar-psg-vicini-settimana-incontro-bremer-4401357919411.shtml " target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports that Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on the signing of Inter defender Milan Skriniar.The 27-year-old is said to have already agreed personal terms with the Ligue 1 champions, with a deal worth up to €70 million (£59m/$71m) now being pushed through.

PSG closing in on Skriniar

Manchester United are expecting to miss out on the signing of Brian Brobbey despite the defender being another top target for Erik ten Hag, reports the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-brobbey-eriksen-24444698?_ga=2.162200127.243584961.1657432951-9747693645.1620887704 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>.The Red Devils believe that a talented 20-year-old will be joining Ajax on a permanent basis from RB Leipzig after spending the second half of last season on loan in the Netherlands.

Man Utd expect to miss out on Brobbey

After missing out on Villarreal star Arnaut Danjuma, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Roma/08-07-2022/roma-non-piu-cosi-sicura-cessione-kluivert-4401330105815.shtml " target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> claims that West Ham are turning their attention to Roma winger Justin Kluivert.The Dutch forward has spent the last two seasons out on loan at RB Leipzig and Nice, suggesting that there may be a deal to be done with Serie A heavyweights.

West Ham turn attention to Kluivert

Leandro Paredes of Paris Saint-Germain is said to be another midfield target for Manchester United, but <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Paredes-icardi-diallo-et-si-paris-vendait-enfin-bien/1342860 " target="_blank">L’Equipe</a> reports that his price tag is proving to be a problem.That has already been the case for the Red Devils in a protracted pursuit of Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong, with more frustration on the cards for Erik ten Hag as he seeks to bolster numbers in his engine room.

Paredes price tag a problem for Man Utd

Arsenal are not in the market for Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca, claims <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/07/10/arsenal-not-pursuing-gianluca-scamacca-transfer/ " target="_blank">CaughtOffside</a>.The Italy international is attracting interest from across Europe but, with the Gunners already snapping up Gabriel Jesus to lead their lead, he is considered to be too costly for the Premier League giants.

Arsenal aren’t looking into Scamacca deal

Djed Spence remains a target for Tottenham, with the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/djed-spence-tottenham-transfer-latest-b1011054.html " target="_blank">Evening Standard</a> reporting that protracted transfer talks are ongoing with Middlesbrough.The England U21 international right wing-back impressed on loan at Nottingham Forest last season, but Spurs are yet to meet Boro’s demands when it comes to putting a permanent move in place.

Spurs remain in talks for Spence

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to Nottingham Forest, Omar Richards ❤️ 🌳🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL</a>— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFFC/status/1546043093597786119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Forest seal Richards signing

The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10998741/Chelsea-plan-hold-talks-Armando-Brojas-amid-Premier-League-interest.html " target="_blank">Daily Mail</a> reports that Chelsea are preparing to hold further talks with in-demand Armando Broja regarding his future.The Albanian striker, who impressed on loan at Southampton last season, is wanted by Everton, West Ham and Newcastle.

Chelsea to hold future talks with Broja

Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign free agent goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10998859/Manchester-United-offered-chance-sign-free-agent-Thomas-Strakosha.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.The Albania international has left Serie A giants Lazio at the end of his contract and, after previously being linked with Chelsea and Fulham, could head to Old Trafford as a replacement for Dean Henderson - who has joined Nottingham Forest on loan.

Man Utd offered free agent keeper Strakosha

Newcastle are the latest side to show interest in Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio, with <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/newcastle-united-primera-oferta-marco-asensio-20220708.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> claiming that a bid is on the table.It is suggested that the Magpies have offered €25 million (£21m/$25m) for the Spain international.

Newcastle table €25m bid for Asensio

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Real Madrid update: Vinícius Júnior has signed the new contract! It’s now done after verbal agreement revealed last month. 🚨⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a> New deal will be valid until 2027, as Florentino Pérez wanted. The club will decide the best moment to announce it - but it’s now signed. <a href="https://t.co/thJLxToci4">pic.twitter.com/thJLxToci4</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1545912836588769283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Vinicius Jr agrees new Real Madrid deal

Barcelona coach Xavi is considering leaving Miralem Pjanic out of the team’s pre-season preparations, says <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/xavi-se-plantea-dejar-fuera-de-la-gira-a-pjanic-n/" target="_blank">AS</a>.Barca are eager to sell the midfielder this summer and could find the solution with Sporting CP willing to pay €10 million (£8m/$10m) for 50% of the player’s rights.

Sporting eye Pjanic bid

Paris Saint-Germain are yet to make contact with Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena over a summer move.Recent reports say the French side are looking to sign 23-year-old, but <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/inaki-pena-noticias-psg-14043993" target="_blank">Sport</a> says he does not know of any interest as of yet.

No PSG contact with Inaki Pena

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chelsea and Man City will be in contact again in the coming days to negotiate Nathan Aké deal after Sterling. Man City have been clear with Chelsea: they want almost same fee paid in August 2020, around £41m. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> Aké has full agreement with Chelsea on personal terms. <a href="https://t.co/AKXaHamQNy">pic.twitter.com/AKXaHamQNy</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1545865415234125826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Man City want £41m for Chelsea target Ake

Nicolo Zaniolo is ready to leave Roma this season and is waiting on Juventus to make an official offer, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-zaniolo-salta-l-amichevole-col-trastevere-leggera-lombalgia-73605" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports.Roma are prepared to lower their asking price from the initial €60 million (£51m/$61m) figure and would even let him go on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season.

Zaniolo waiting on Juventus offer

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