Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea to battle Man Utd for Toney

Chelsea and Manchester United could compete for the signature of Brentford star Ivan Toney in the ongoing transfer window, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-rival-man-utd-ivan-27793178" target="_self">Mirror</a>. The Blues' primary target is Barcelona's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but if they fail to bring the Gabonese forward at Stamford Bridge, they could shift their focus on Toney.

Chelsea, Man Utd interested in Brentford's Toney

Rumours continue to circulate regarding Bernardo Silva's future at Manchester City. Barcelona and PSG have been heavily linked with approaches for the 28-year-old although, it looks like he will be staying at the Etihad - at least in the short term.He is seen as a key member of the squad in Manchester and there is a desire to get him tied down to a new long-term contract to warn off any potential suitors once and for all. That is according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/bernando-silva-offered-huge-new-27792750" target="_self">Daily Star </a>who claim that Pep Guardiola and the hierarchy at the club are willing to double Silva's £150,000 a week contract.

Manchester City hoping to tie Bernardo Silva down to new contract (Daily Star)

Nantes are interested in signing Largie Ramazani from Almeria, <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a4235521298563670583-nantes-sinteresse-a-largie-ramazani" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a> reports.The 21-year-old winger has made an impression on the French side, who are looking to strengthen their attack before the end of the transfer window.

Nantes target Ramazani

Bayern Munich sports director Hasan Salihamidzic has suggested the German champions could still bring in more players before the end of the transfer window.Sadio Mane, Matthijs de Ligt, Ryan Gravenberch, Noussair Mazraoui and Matthys Tel have all been signed this summer.But Salihamidzic says there is still time for more business, telling DAZN: “There are still ten days left in the transfer market.&nbsp;We are happy with the current squad.&nbsp;Let's see what happens but we're happy and relaxed.&nbsp;We are now acting from a different position."

Bayern to sign more players?

AC Milan have made another approach for Tottenham centre-back Japhet Tanganga, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-nuovi-contatti-per-tanganga-il-punto-76273" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.Talks are back on with the London club, with the Serie A side pushing for a loan deal with an option to buy him.

AC Milan move for Spurs defender

Bernardo Silva is not letting speculation about his future to become a distraction.The Portugal international has been linked with a move to Barcelona, but he insists he is happy at Manchester City and focused on winning with the Premier League champions.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-transfer-talk-bernardo-silva-man-city-exit-rumours/blt7635cce13bae6b54" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>

Barca transfer talk no distraction for Bernardo Silva

Thomas Meunier has denied claims that he wants to leave Borussia Dortmund.The Belgium international has been linked with Barcelona and Manchester United, but he dismissed the reports that he has asked to leave the club as "propaganda", <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/bvb-thomas-meunier-widerspricht-medienberichterstattung/12678437/35311" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> in Germany says.Meanwhile, director Sebastian Kehl said that there are "no offers" for Meunier.

Meunier and Dortmund dismiss Barca and Man Utd rumours

Marcus Rashford has suggested that he paid no attention to claims that he could join Paris Saint-Germain.The England international insists that he only wants to play for Manchester United despite his struggles for form and fitness at Old Trafford.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rashford-psg-transfer-man-utd-one-club-man/blt76fba0cf69884e45" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>

Rashford reacts to PSG transfer talk at Man Utd

Ajax star Antony is pushing to join Manchester United before the close of the summer transfer window,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/antony-wants-man-utd-brazilian-decides-to-try-late-transfer-push-/bltcef03f363237244f" target="_blank">GOAL&nbsp;understands</a>.The winger has decided he doesn't want to wait any longer to take the next step in his career.

Antony wants Man Utd! Brazilian to push for Ajax exit

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Aston Villa are closing on Ismaila Sarr deal. Bid worth €25m plus €3m add ons accepted by Watford yesterday, personal terms agreed after Gerrard called Sarr. Here we go soon. 🚨🟣🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a> Medical tests also done today, <a href="https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JPercyTelegraph</a> reports. Deal includes a sell-on clause. <a href="https://t.co/d2FCthWkk8">pic.twitter.com/d2FCthWkk8</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561396146014015488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sarr edging closer to Premier League return

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👉Inscripción Koundé. Fuentes del Club dicen que la salida de Memphis NO es suficiente para inscribirle. Se liberarían unos 12ME. La Liga pide el doble. Salidas de Auba, Umtiti y Dest “no avanzan”. Dest: su entorno mantiene que no han negociado con nadie. Vamos en <a href="https://twitter.com/tjcope?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tjcope</a>— Helena Condis Edo (@HelenaCondis) <a href="https://twitter.com/HelenaCondis/status/1561357833626689537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Depay leaving would not be enough to register Kounde

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Update <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Keita?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Keita</a>: Very important game against <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManUtd</a> regarding his plans in this transfer window. Nothing has changed. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> wants to extend, Klopp wants him to stay. But talks have stopped, an agreement is not in sight at this stage. He wants to play regularly. <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportDE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportDE</a> 🇬🇳— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1561296603868184576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Keita contract talks have stalled in recent weeks

Ziyech to meet Ajax this week

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ajax manager Schreuder: “Yes, my feeling is positive on Antony deal. I understand Antony, but… here you play for Ajax”, tells <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNnl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPNNL</a>. 🚨🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> “We are playing Champions League football. I don't think Manchester United are playing Champions League football…”.<a href="https://twitter.com/TheEuropeanLad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheEuropeanLad</a> <a href="https://t.co/EEF0famveB">pic.twitter.com/EEF0famveB</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561368519522095106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ajax boss question Antony's behaviour over Man Utd rumours

Arsenal have spent almost £300m in the last two season, but Mikel Arteta is adamant he will <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-transfer-news-arteta-b1019909.html?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1661074635" target="_self">continue spending</a> to improve his squad. The Gunners currently sit top of the Premier League winning their opening three fixtures for the first time since 2004/05.

Arteta vows to continue improving squad

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Odysseas Vlachodīmos is attracting interest from many clubs. Ajax are thinking of him as potential option, while he’s one of 4 names included in Manchester United list - deal will depend on budget. 🚨🇬🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> It’s not gonna be an easy deal - as he’s key player for Benfica.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561353251752222727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Vlachodimos on several clubs radar - including Man Utd

Manchester United are likely to submit an improved bid for Ajax winger Antony, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12678501/antony-man-utd-likely-to-submit-improved-offer-to-ajax-for-brazilian-winger" target="_self">Sky Sports</a>.The Red Devils already had two bids rejected but after Ajax omitted Antony from their matchday squad on Sunday, it was clear that the player is willing to move to the Premier League club. Manchester United are now encouraged to place a new offer for the Brazilian.

Man Utd set to prepare improved bid for Antony

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Eintracht are delighted to announce the arrival of Éric Junior Dina Ebimbe from <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PSG_English</a>. The French midfielder has signed a one-year loan deal with a purchase option. Welcome to Frankfurt, Éric Junior! 🦅🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SGE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SGE</a> <a href="https://t.co/FLuaaWhclr">pic.twitter.com/FLuaaWhclr</a>— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintrachtint) <a href="https://twitter.com/eintrachtint/status/1561339933201145856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ebimbe joins Eintracht Frankfurt from PSG

After successfully signing Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City this summer, Arsenal are now keen to rope in Zinchenko's Ukraine national teammate Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to <a href="https://mediafootmarseille.fr/arsenal-pense-a-moudrik-le-neymar-ukrainien-info-media-foot/" target="_self">Media Foot Marseille</a>. According to reports, the Gunners could offer £17m for the 21-year-old Shakhtar Donetsk winger.

Arsenal could sign Mykhaylo Mudryk

Lazio centre-back Francesco Acerbi could move to Inter Milan this summer, reports <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/21-08-2022/inter-acerbi-lazio-4401966737961_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FInter%2F21-08-2022%2Finter-acerbi-lazio-4401966737961.shtml" target="_self">Gazzetta </a><a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/21-08-2022/inter-acerbi-lazio-4401966737961_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FInter%2F21-08-2022%2Finter-acerbi-lazio-4401966737961.shtml" target="_self">dello </a><a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/21-08-2022/inter-acerbi-lazio-4401966737961_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FInter%2F21-08-2022%2Finter-acerbi-lazio-4401966737961.shtml" target="_self">Sport</a>.Inter boss Simone Inzaghi is keen on reinforcing his defence and the 34-year-old Italian will perfectly fit into his plans.

Inter want Lazio's Francesco Acerbi

AC Milan have shown interest in signing Wolfsburg midfielder Aster Vrancks, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Milan/21-08-2022/milan-vranckx-centrocampo-trattative-4401971886512_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FMilan%2F21-08-2022%2Fmilan-vranckx-centrocampo-trattative-4401971886512.shtml" target="_self">Gazzetta</a>.The reigning Serie A champions are looking for a midfielder since Franck Kessie left the club for Barcelona earlier this summer. Along with the 19-year-old Belgian midfielder, Milan are also keen on bringing in Bordeaux’s Jean Onana.

Milan eye Wolfsburg midfielder Aster Vranckx

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Done deal confirmed, here we go. Fredrik Aursnes joins Benfica on a permanent deal from Feyenoord, fee approved. Medical will take place on Monday in Lisbon. 🚨🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Benfica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Benfica</a> First exclusive call: July 21 ⤵️ <a href="https://t.co/2rRFz62CWq">https://t.co/2rRFz62CWq</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561295076696915969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fredrik Aursnes close to joining Benfica

Four Premier League clubs, Everton, Newcastle United, West Ham and Leicester City are chasing Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay, reports <a href="https://talksport.com/football/1175493/" target="_self">TalkSport</a>.With United roping in Casemiro from Real Madrid in a shock transfer, the Brazilian will now be Erik ten Hag's first-choice defensive midfielder leaving the Scottish international on the bench.

McTominay wanted by multiple Premier League clubs

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Boro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Boro</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/RodrigoMuniz019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RodrigoMuniz019</a>! 🇧🇷😁 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UTB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UTB</a>— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) <a href="https://twitter.com/Boro/status/1561277496334712837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz joins Middlesbrough

Everton are preparing to rival Newcastle United and Southampton in signing Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos, according to <a href="https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/sport/football/everton/everton-preparing-bid-for-newcastle-united-and-southampton-transfer-target-3812361" target="_self">Liverpoolword.uk</a>.The Portuguese forward have been in impressive form for Benfica of late and is in the radar of several clubs. Frank Lampard's side are currently struggling in the Premier League with just one point from their first three matches and could do with the addition of Ramos to their team.

Everton enter race to sign Benfica's Ramos

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Eric Bailly deal update. Olympique Marseille have full agreement with Man United on loan deal since Friday, it will also include a mandatory buy option clause to be activated if OM will qualify to UCL. 🚨🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OM</a> Deal now depends on player/agents, personal terms still discussed. <a href="https://t.co/RinADjO8mO">pic.twitter.com/RinADjO8mO</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561257293777453056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Marseille closing in on Man Utd's Bailly

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nottingham Forest are currently not in talks to sign Hans Hateboer or Alvaro Odriozola, despite rumours. Work in progress on different targets. 🚨🌳 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFFC</a> Willy Boly, in the list as NFFC are looking for a new centre back.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561232379783434241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Nottingham Forest eye Wolves' Willy Boly

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Negotiations continue between Arsenal and OGC Nice for Nicolas Pépé. Details of loan deal being discussed, as Arsenal told Pépé he has to find a new solution as soon as possible. 🚨🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> Sevilla have not submitted any proposal to Arsenal for Pépé as of now, despite rumours. <a href="https://t.co/GMw2KaZg1P">pic.twitter.com/GMw2KaZg1P</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561192660156796928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Arsenal negotiating with Nice over Pepe loan deal

Aston Villa and Watford have had a verbal agreement over the transfer of Ismaila Sarr to Villa Park, according to <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a8483654143854639248-watford-daccord-avec-aston-villa-pour-ismaila-sarr" target="_self">Footmercato.net</a>.Villa are reportedly going to pay a €25million transfer to bring the defender back to the Premier League.

Villa close in on signing Sarr from Watford

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">League source tells ESPN that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAFC</a> is finalizing a deal to loan defender Mamadou Fall to La Liga side Villarreal. Fall had training stints with Villarrreal earlier in his career with the club's U17 and U19 sides. <a href="https://t.co/c3u1XebBlK">https://t.co/c3u1XebBlK</a>— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffreyCarlisle/status/1561095896606994433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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LAFC finalising loan signing of Mamadou Fall

Glen Kamara was surprisingly left out of the Rangers squad for their draw against Hibernian on Saturday. He has been linked with a move away from Glasgow throughout the summer and may leave between now and the end of the month.<a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/glen-kamara-left-out-of-rangers-squad-nice-prepare-bid" target="_self">90min</a> have claimed that Nice are the latest club to be preparing a bid for the Finland international to add to the signings they have made already, including Aaron Ramsey and Kasper Schmeichel.

Nice preparing bid for Glen Kamara at Rangers

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Youri Tielemans for more than a year. The Leicester midfielder is into the final year of his contract at King Power Stadium and could still move before the end of the transfer window.According to Dean Jones (as per <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/88049700-arsenal-40m-star-number-one-transfer-target-at-the-emirates" target="_self">GiveMeSport</a>), if the Gunners choose to add another midfielder this summer then the Belgium international is their first choice.

Tielemans remains first choice if Arsenal choose to sign midfielder

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Watford have accepted Aston Villa bid for Ismaila Sarr: €25m plus €3m add-ons. Full agreement now in place between clubs. 🚨 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a> Personal terms not agreed yet, as Aston Villa are pushing on player side. <a href="https://t.co/FcDZC35B1U">pic.twitter.com/FcDZC35B1U</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561110939910430726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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