Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Coman wants Premier League move

Memphis Depay will be announced as a Barcelona player this week, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/moillorens/status/1405068583521107969" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. It is claimed that all the necessary paperwork needed to formalise the deal has already changed hands and the Netherlands international will indeed play under fellow Dutchman Ronald Koeman at Camp Nou in 2021-22. Deopay will become the third player to join the Blaugrana on a free transfer after the arrival of Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia.

Depay to Barca to be made official this week (ESPN)

Kingsley Coman is keen on a move to the Premier League after becoming increasingly unsettled at Bayern Munich, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12333748/kingsley-coman-bayern-munich-winger-eyes-premier-league-move-after-rejecting-new-contract-offer" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> reports. The France international winger has been at odds with the Bundesliga champions over a contract extension, with the 25-year-old seeking a wage packet that FCB will not agree to. Feeling underappreciated in Bavaria, the English top-flight is said to be Coman's preferred destination.

Coman wants Premier League move (Sky)

Attacker unhappy with Bundesliga champions

Arsenal have rejected a&nbsp;£12.9 million (€15m/$18m) bid for Granit Xhaka from Roma, reports <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57489335" target="_blank">BBC</a>. However, Jose Mourinho's new side is expected to be able to obtain Xhaka if they raise their offer to meet the Gunners' demands.

£12.9m Xhaka bid rejected (BBC)

The Gunners are willing to sell the midfielder but will try raise his transfer fee first

Real Sociedad winger&nbsp;Mikel&nbsp;Oyarzabal is again on the radar of Manchester City, who could make a move for the Spaniard if Bernardo Silva or Raheem Sterling depart this summer, writes <a href="https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2020-2021/transfer-notebook-joao-felix-bernardo-silva-swap-mooted-as-manchester-city-make-harry-kane-back-up-p_sto8375785/story.shtml" target="_blank">Eurosport</a>. The 24-year-old does not carry the same type of hype as some slightly younger prospects in La Liga, but his top-flight production has now been sustained over four straight seasons, wherein he's notched double-digit domestic goal tallies every campaign and averaged more than six assists. Pep Guardiola reportedly was on the verge of moving for&nbsp;Oyarzabal last summer before opting for Ferran Torres instead.

Oyarzabal on Man City radar (Eurosport)

The Sociedad winger has been a target of Pep Guardiola before and could be brought in to replace possible departures

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says Lionel Messi wants to stay at the club, and it is only financial regulations that are preventing them announcing a new contract. Laporta says the 33-year-old has been convined to remain at Barca and they want to get a deal wrapped up "as soon as possible". <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/laporta-messi-wants-barcelona-stay-contract-extension/1q6q57rff14t613q6iv0lrowkk" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Laporta: Messi wants Barcelona stay

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar could return to the Eredivisie this summer. The striker left Ajax to join Schalke in January until the end of the season and is now looking for a new club ahead of 2021-22. <a href="https://www.gelderlander.nl/sport/nec-wil-stunten-club-in-gesprek-met-klaas-jan-huntelaar~a32ae35a/" target="_blank">De Gelderlander</a>&nbsp;reports that he is in talks to join NEC, who were recently promoted to the top tier. NEC's first Eredivisie game of the new season is against his former team Ajax.

Huntelaar in talks to join NEC

Rafa Benitez has emerged as the surprise front-runner for the vacant manager’s job at Everton. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/former-liverpool-manager-benitez-front-runner-everton/eiy48yzk5tre1nfp81zestfsu" target="_blank">Goal&nbsp;can confirm that the Spaniard has held positive talks with the Toffees board</a>, after the they cooled their interest in former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

Benitez the front-runner for Everton job 

Sergio Ramos is leaving Real Madrid. The club confirmed on Wednesday that he will depart at the end of his contract. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-confirm-ramos-departure/1f6m98l6pjev712qdi7aqsojo0" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Ramos to leave Real Madrid 

Ronald Koeman says Barcelona are close to signing Memphis Depay. Depay said on Wednesday that he wants to play under the Dutch coach again amid claims he will continue his career at Barcelona. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/koeman-depay-heart-set-on-barcelona/ptplp392az3b1x5m7kcn9cguz" target="_blank">Koeman then told reporters that a deal is "almost there"</a>, though no deal has been signed yet.

Koeman: Memphis deal almost there

He was only appointed in May, but Gennaro Gattuso could leave Fiorentina. <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/fiorentina-gattuso-situazione-calciomercato-16-giugno-2021" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a> reports there are disagreements between the coach and the team over the players they should sign in the tranfer market, which could lead to an early separation.

Gattuso to leave Fiorentina already?

Tariq Lamptey could be on the move to Tottenham this summer. <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12334196/tariq-lamptey-tottenham-interested-in-signing-brighton-right-wing-back-this-summer" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;reports Spurs are interested in the Brighton wing-back but will likely have to pay a large fee as his contract runs to 2025.

Tottenham target Brighton star Lamptey

Arsenal are interested in signing Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/12334206/aaron-ramsdale-arsenal-interested-in-signing-sheffield-united-goalkeeper" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. He is one of several goalkeepers the Gunners are eyeing, with&nbsp;Brighton's Mat Ryan and Ajax's Andre Onana also on their list of options.

Arsenal want Ramsdale

Memphis Depay says he wants to play under Ronald Koeman again as reports&nbsp;he will join Barcelona this summer continue to circulate. The 27-year-old was reported to be close to joining the Spanish side last summer, but looks set to reunite with former Oranje coach Koeman this time around. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/koeman-depay-heart-set-on-barcelona/ptplp392az3b1x5m7kcn9cguz" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Depay: I want to play for Koeman at Barca

Arsenal have had an opening bid of £40 million rejected for Brighton defender Ben White,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands. The England centre-back has emerged as a priority target for the Gunners this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to reshape his squad following successive eighth-placed finishes in the Premier League <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-40m-white-bid-rejected-mavropanos/32mp7v0660hi1md8tnxo1irwq" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Arsenal have £40m White bid rejected

Arsenal are hoping to confirm a new long-term contract for Emile Smith Rowe imminently after laughing off an offer from Aston Villa for the 20-year-old. Goal&nbsp;can confirm the offer was knocked back immediately by the Gunners, who are confident that their young playmaker will put pen to paper on a new deal before the start of the new season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-laugh-off-25m-aston-villa-bid-for-smith-rowe/lslublyfg30t18yyug8bljaky" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Arsenal laugh off £25m Villa bid for Smith Rowe

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> It’s finally official, Gooners…<a href="https://twitter.com/leahcwilliamson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LeahcWilliamson</a> has signed a new contract ✍️ — Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArsenalWFC/status/1405182171363565572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Williamson signs Arsenal deal

❌ Atletico Madrid have turned down an opening offer from Manchester United for right-back Kieran Trippier, <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1405159495685259266" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a> reports. The Liga champions apparently&nbsp;want €40 million (£34m/$48m) to allow the England international to leave. Meanwhile, Tom Heaton has reportedly completed his medical with the Red Devils and will sign until 2023.

Atleti demand €40m for Trippier

Atletico Madrid have tabled a €28 million (£24m/$34m), plus bonuses, offer for Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul as they look to finalise a move for the Argentine. <a href="https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/el-atletico-de-madrid-avanza-por-rodrigo-de-paul-pero-la/5lbbooti2ct1hoc3cjed5h42" target="_blank">Goal Spain</a> can confirm that Atleti will look to close the deal for a fee in the region of €30m (£26m/$36m)-€35m (£30m/$42m), despite Udinese wanting €40m (£34m/$48m). De Paul will sign a five-year contract and receive a net salary of around €3m per season, with it now appearing that Saul Niguez will be allowed to leave.

Atletico Madrid close in on De Paul signing

🔜 Memphis Depay has suggested that a move from Lyon to Barcelona could be announced very soon after he admitted that he wants to play under Ronald Koeman. Speaking at Euro 2020, where he's featuring for Netherlands, Depay said, as quoted by <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4410856/memphis-depay-barcelona-transfer-close-as-lyon-forward-admits-i-want-to-play-for-koeman" target="_blank">ESPN</a>:&nbsp;"Everyone knows I have been linked to Barca for a while now, and I want to play for Ronald Koeman. "Just wait, and then the news will come."

Depay teases Barca move: I want to play for Koeman

Aymeric Laporte has dismissed a report by Spanish publication <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210616/41024184429/laporte-manchester-city-barca-guardiola-camp-nou-trueque.html?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_content=futbol" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> suggesting that he doubts his future at Manchester City and is dreaming of joining Barcelona. Journalist Dani Gil had written that Laporte is unsettled at City due to being behind Ruben Dias and John Stones in the pecking order, suggesting that he would like a move to Barca. However, Laporte tweeted in Spanish to react to the rumour, writing:&nbsp;"🤥🤥🤥&nbsp;Dani, nobody has talked to you and nobody will talk to you."

Laporte dismisses story suggesting he doubts Man City future

Napoli have identified Sporting CP midfielder&nbsp;Joao Palhinha as a transfer target - as <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-dal-portogallo-il-dopo-bakayoko-40792" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a> reports. The Italian giants see the 25-year-old as the ideal replacement for&nbsp;Tiemoue&nbsp;Bakayoko, who has returned to Chelsea after a season-long loan. Palhinha played in 32 Primeira Liga matches for Sporting last term, helping them win their first title in 19 years.

Napoli target Sporting midfielder Palhinha

Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot is eager to stay at Milan for another season - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/marcoconterio/status/1405103969102446592" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>. The 22-year-old impressed on loan at San Siro in 2020-21, and the Rossoneri are hoping to retain his services for another year. Milan and Dalot are now awaiting a response from United, where the Portuguese is under contract until 2023.

Dalot eager to stay at Milan

Nacional centre-half Yerson Mosquera is set to be Bruno Lage's first signing as Wolves manager - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/jpercytelegraph/status/1405073007387762691?s=21" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The 20-year-old, who has also been linked with Manchester United, Manchester City and Club Brugges, will move to Molineux for £4.5 million. Mosquera is not expected to be an immediate starter at Wolves, but will be given the chance to build up experience with the senior squad.

Mosquera set to be Lage's first Wolves signing

PSV defender&nbsp;Denzel Dumfries is the subject of interest from Inter Milan - according to <a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/internazionale-heeft-dumfries-ook-op-de-radar" target="_blank">Voetbal International</a>. The Italian giants are weighing up a summer move for the 25-year-old, who is eager to leave Phillips Stadio after three years at the club. Dumfries' stock rose even higher after his performance in the Netherlands 3-2 win over Ukraine in their opening Euro 2020 game, during which he scored the winning goal.

Inter interested in Dumfries

Brighton have reached an agreement to sign Stuttgart striker&nbsp;Nicolas Gonzalez - according to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/16/brighton-agree-record-25m-deal-to-sign-stuttgart-forward-nicolas-gonzalez-argentina" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>. The 23-year-old will become the Seagulls'&nbsp;new record signing, with a £25 million ($35m)&nbsp;deal already in place. Stuttgart accepted a similar offer from Italian outfit Fiorentina, but Gonzalez would prefer to test himself in the Premier League.

Brighton close in on club-record signing Gonzalez

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍ Danny Rose has agreed a move to Vicarage Road, we're delighted to confirm. Welcome back to Watford, Danny! 🐝<a href="https://twitter.com/_AFEX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_AFEX</a> — Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatfordFC/status/1405095304106500096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Rose re-signs for Watford after Spurs exit

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/S04?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#S04</a> have released Sebastian Rudy from the remaining year of his contract. Full details ⤵️ — FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/s04_en/status/1405088087424868354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Rudy parts ways with Schalke

Barcelona are considering a swoop for Borussia Monchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter if Samuel Umtiti leaves the club this summer, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/86_longo/status/1405085750543200259" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. It is understood that Umtiti is on the list of players Barca are looking to move on this summer as they seek to trim their wage bill. Ginter, meanwhile, has only one year left on his current deal in Germany.

Barca consider Ginter move

Danny Welbeck is in talks for a contract extension at Brighton - according to <a href="https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/19372273.brighton-keep-talks-open-hold-danny-welbeck/" target="_blank">The Argus</a>. Welbeck joined the Seagulls on a free transfer last summer, but his current deal is due to expire at the end of the month. Brighton are eager to keep the 30-year-old&nbsp;on their books for another season, having seen him score six goals in 24 Premier League games last term.

Welbeck in talks for Brighton extension

Milan have identified&nbsp;Stuttgart&nbsp;striker&nbsp;Sasa Kalajdzic as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-incontro-in-sede-con-gli-agenti-di-kalajdzic-42120" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri have already met with the 23-year-old's agent to discuss a potential summer deal. Kalajdzic scored 16 goals in 33 Bundesliga outings for Stuttgart in the 2020-21 season.

Milan target Stuttgart striker Kalajdzic

Wolves goalkeeper&nbsp;Rui Patricio has agreed personal terms with Roma - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-roma-agree-terms-with-wolves-star-patricio/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The 33-year-old will link up with fellow Portuguese Jose Mourinho at Stadio Olimpico after signing a three-year deal. Patricio has been Wolves' first-choice goalkeeper since joining the club from Sporting CP in 2018.

Rui Patricio agrees terms with Roma

Giovani dos Santos has left Club America, the team <a href="https://twitter.com/ClubAmerica/status/1404944998894813185" target="_blank">confirmed on Twitter.</a> The 32-year-old saw his contract expire and will not return to the club after spending two years there.

Dos Santos leaves Club America

Fenerbahce have announced the signing of&nbsp;Serdar Dursun <a href="https://twitter.com/Fenerbahce/status/1404822287749091330?s=20" target="_blank">via social media</a>. Dursun, 29, has been playing in Germany's&nbsp;second division&nbsp;in recent years, including a three-season stint with&nbsp;Darmstadt that began in 2018-19.

Fenerbahce sign Dursun

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Seen some rumours about James Maddison to Arsenal tonight. I'm told that Mikel Arteta is a huge fan of Maddison and he's certainly a target - but the fee will be an issue. Chelsea also want him if they lose Ziyech. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a>— Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisWheatley_/status/1404878323801538566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Maddison chase taking shape

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ Jayden Stockley is back for good! The striker has signed a three-year deal at The Valley and becomes Nigel Adkins' first signing as Addicks' boss. 🔴⚪ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cafc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cafc</a> | <a href="https://t.co/f36HsGcQDw">https://t.co/f36HsGcQDw</a> — Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/1404771213906415617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Stockley joins Charlton Athletic project

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Andi Weimann has put pen to paper on a new contract at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BristolCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BristolCity</a>! Full story: 👇 — Bristol City FC (@BristolCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/BristolCity/status/1404763115804299267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bristol re-sign Weimann

Aston Villa are interesting in bringing back Ashley Young back to the club after a decade apart from the winger turned full-back, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/news/ashley-young-aston-villa-transfer/GLsPEH4XZjSd">The Athletic.</a> Young is a completely different player than he was the last time he competed&nbsp;at Villa Park as a wide attacker capable of unlocking defences on his own through his pace and creativity. He helped the club to three straight sixth-place finishes and at 22 years old recorded 16 Premier League assists. However, the 35-year-old would likely come in as more of a mentor this time around, with his peak days rushing forwards well behind him.

Villa seek nostalgic Young reunion

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🙌 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QPR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QPR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AndreArrives?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AndreArrives</a> — QPR FC (@QPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/QPR/status/1404816969430409216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

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