Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Juve to offer three players in Traore swap

Barcelona are eager to bring Eric Garcia back to Camp Nou, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200710/482204282528/pulso-barca-city-por-eric-garcia.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The 19-year-old joined Manchester City from Barca in 2017 and has two years left on his contract, but he is reluctant to sign a new deal. The Blaugrana are very interested in signing him, though, and could lure him back.

Barcelona target Man City defender Garcia

Teenager reluctant to extend stay in England

Tottenham have put an offer to Willian as he prepares to leave Chelsea as a free agent, claims <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-tottenham-table-willian-offer/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The Brazilian forward will be seeing out the season at Stamford Bridge, but ex-Blues boss Jose Mourinho is then looking to put a reunion in place in north London.

Tottenham table offer to Willian

Spurs looking to snap up Premier League rival

Arsenal are set to face competition from three rivals in their bid to wrap up a permanent deal for Dani Ceballos, reports <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1307422/Arsenal-News-Dani-Ceballos-Transfer-Real-Madrid-Rumours-Gossip" target="_blank">Express Sport</a>. AC Milan, Valencia and Real Betis are also keen on the Spain international midfielder, who has spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Emirates Stadium from Real Madrid.

Arsenal face three rivals in Ceballos bid

Gunners don't have clear run at midfielder

Juventus have joined the race for Wolves winger Adama Traore, according to <a href="https://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/mercato/la-juvesi-muove-in-inghilterra-contatto-con-adama-traor-dei-wolves_20464662-202002a.shtml" target="_blank">Sportmediaset</a>. It is suggested that the Bianconeri would be willing to part with three players - goalkeeper Mattia Perin along with defensive duo Daniele Rugani and Cristian Romero - in order to help sweeten a deal for those at Molineux.

Juventus wants Wolves winger Traore

Norwich centre-back&nbsp;Ben Godfrey is wanted by Serie A pair Roma and AC Milan, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/07/09/calciomercato-esclusivo-milan-roma-godfrey-norwich/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports. Both clubs have made preliminary enquiries over the 22-year-old, who has won praise for his performances in the Premier League this term.&nbsp;

Norwich star Godfrey wanted by Roma and AC Milan

Minnesota United have tied&nbsp;Romain Metanire to a new contract, it has been confirmed. The right-back played an important role for the MLS outfit last season and will remain at the club for a few more years after agreeing a new deal.

Metanire signs Minnesota United extension

Real Betis hope to land Espanyol centre-back Leandro Cabrera at the end of the campaign, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/betis/20200710/482211833321/el-betis-pretende-a-leandro-cabrera.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The 29-year-old has a clause in his deal that will make it easy to leave Espanyol as they are on the way down and Betis are prepared to snap him up.

Betis plot move for Espanyol star Cabrera

Rony Lopes could be on his way back to France with Nice looking to sign him this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-l-ogc-nice-songe-a-rony-lopes/1151198" target="_blank">France Football</a>&nbsp;claims. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder joined the Spanish outfit from Monaco in 2019 but is not sure of a place in the starting XI, which could see him head back to Ligue 1.

Nice target Sevilla midfielder Lopes

Espanyol will have a hard time keeping striker Raul De Tomas this summer. <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/rcd-espanyol/20200710/482210409743/retener-a-de-tomas-y-cabrera-complicado.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;reports the 25-year-old, who just joined Espanyol from Benfica in January, is already wanted by Sevilla and Valencia. With Espanyol set to drop down a division, the ex-Real Madrid player has a clause in his contract that will allow him to leave.

Sevilla and Valencia want De Tomas

Jonathan Ikone is the subject of interest from the Chelsea and Inter. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has spent the last two seasons with Lille but could be on the move this season with Tottenham and Newcastle said to be eyeing him. But&nbsp;<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-losc-deux-grands-deurope-debarquent-pour-ikone-510403" target="_blank">Le10 Sport</a>&nbsp;reports the Blues and Serie A side Inter have him in their sights and could be ready to make a bid this summer.

Chelsea and Inter join Ikone race

Mesut Ozil will only consider leaving Arsenal for a club in the United States or Turkey, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12070420/arsenal-ozil-transfer-usa-turkey-contract/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Gunners appear ready to offload the Germany international, but he hopes to see out the last year of his contract and leave on a free transfer in 2021 instead of this summer.

Ozil wants MLS or Turkey move

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard addressed transfer speculation surrounding&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;star Kai Havertz. The Blues are currently in pole position to sign Germany sensation Havertz, with other potential suitors pulling out of the race due to the €100 million (£90m/$112m) price tag being placed on him. Lampard, however, kept his cards close to his chest when asked about the situation on Friday. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lampard-addresses-havertz-chelsea-transfer-links-and/1hxl0rm7gyjx91e66ga5knu5bu" target="_blank">Read the story on Goal!</a>

Lampard addresses Havertz to Chelsea links 

Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago has been heavily linked with a move this summer. Liverpool are said to be the top contenders to sign the Spain international and it has been claimed he is ready to leave the Bundesliga giants. But does he really want to make a switch? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/does-liverpool-linked-thiago-really-want-to-leave-bayern/1acb7vav0ich711d0w9f71486r" target="_blank">Goal ponders what is in store for Thiago</a>.

Does Thiago want to leave Bayern?

Orlando City have confirmed&nbsp;Tesho Akindele has signed a contract extension with the club. The 28-year-old's deal was set to expire at the end of the 2021 campaign but he looks set to stay with the club until 2023. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> NEWS: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OrlandoCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OrlandoCity</a> and Tesho Akindele have agreed to a contract extension. ✍ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosOrlando?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosOrlando</a> — Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OrlandoCitySC/status/1281649880465907712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Akindele signs Orlando extension

Hibernian have confirmed the signings of Drey Wright, Kevin Nisbet and Alex Gogic. Wright, 23, has joined after spending two seasons with top-flight rivals St Johnstone, while Nisbet was lured to Easter Road following a season with Dunfermline. Meanwhile, ex-Swansea player Gogic has made the switch from Hamilton. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🆕 We are delighted to welcome Alex Gogic to Hibernian. 🗣 "No-one needs to tell me how big a club this is. I am here to help make the team better in any way that I can." — Hibernian FC (@HibernianFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1281637362263625729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Hibernian confirm three signings

Alessandro Florenzi's time at Roma appears to be up, going by a report by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-roma-non-punta-piu-su-florenzi-l-atalanta-fa-sul-serio-18764" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The right-back has been on loan at Valencia since January and he still has three years to go on his contract with the Italian outfit. But they are ready to let him go and Atalanta could be his destination as they are interested in taking him.

Atalanta want Florenzi as Roma ready to offload

Paris Saint-Germain are plotting a bid for Lyon right-back Leo Dubois,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a5587594681071184130-le-psg-sest-renseigne-sur-leo-dubois" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The 25-year-old joined the Ligue 1 side from Nantes in 2018 and has four years left on his contract, but PSG have been watching him and have him on a list of targets.

PSG eye Lyon defender

AC Milan will have to cough up £18 million ($23m) if they want to sign&nbsp;Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-nuovi-contatti-per-ajer-il-celtic-fissa-il-prezzo-61861" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The Rossoneri have reached out to the defender as they hope to lure him to San Siro this summer, but the Glasgow outfit are holding out for a big fee.

Celtic want £18m for AC Milan target Ajer

Fiorentina have joined Juventus in monitoring 18-year-old Roma left-back Riccardo Calafiori,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-per-calafiori-spunta-un-altro-club-72633" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>&nbsp;reports. The youngster is out of contract in 2021 and is apparently unlikely to sign a new deal in Rome. Fiorentina could put Calafiori straight into the first-team set-up, whereas Juve would likely send him out on loan.

Juve & Fiorentina watching Roma youngster Calafiori

Crystal Palace are interested in Portsmouth goalkeeper Alex Bass, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/crystal-palace-interested-in-portsmouth-goalkeeper/" target="_blank">London News Online</a>. The 22-year-old made 15 appearances in League One this season, and has a contract until 2023.

Palace target Portsmouth goalkeeper

Arjen Robben looks to be stepping up his training as he attempts to come out of retirement to play for his former youth club, Groningen. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Work in progress...⚽️ <a href="https://twitter.com/fcgroningen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fcgroningen</a> <a href="https://t.co/LoULUSICLm">pic.twitter.com/LoULUSICLm</a> — Arjen Robben (@ArjenRobben) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArjenRobben/status/1281529765506187264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Robben steps up Groningen return

Barcelona are looking to sell defender Jean-Clair Todibo and right-back Moussa Wague, according to <a href="https://www.ccma.cat/esport3/todibo-i-wague-els-seguents-en-loperacio-sortida-a-can-barca/noticia/3031789/" target="_blank">Radio Catalunya</a>.&nbsp; The pair had been on loan at Schalke and Nice respectively, but neither club took up their permanent option to buy. It is claimed Barca are less optimistic of being able to find buyers for Samuel Umtiti or Ousmane Dembele due to their injury problems.

Barca to offload Todibo & Wague

Bayern Munich's transfer policy has been blasted by Hoffenheim director Frank Briel, after Bayern snapped up two of his side's most promising young talents. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-transfer-policy-blasted-as-hoffenheim-director-calls/1mfy1tv3pi3w31cc3ya2sp4at3" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Bayern criticised for poaching youngsters

Tammy Abraham's Chelsea contract has been automatically extended to 2023 after he triggered a clause in his existing deal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/abraham-has-chelsea-contract-extended-to-2023-as-clause-is/g7csgqzmn07n1ek4oe1w9tkiz" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Abraham nets Chelsea contract extension

Newcastle are ready to rival Manchester United when it comes to the transfer scramble for Fiorentina forward Federico Chiesa, claims <a href="https://www.lanazione.it/sport" target="_blank">La Nazione.</a> Juventus and Inter have also been linked with the highly-rated Inter international, but the ambitious Magpies want him at St James' Park.

Newcastle to rival Man Utd for Chiesa

James Rodriguez is coming to the end of his time at Real Madrid, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/07/09/5f078c5846163f5aa88b457d.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Colombian has struggled for regular game time this season and, with Zinedine Zidane now taking to leaving him out of squads, a move in the next transfer window is expected.

James' spell at Real coming to a close

Tottenham have been put offer contract extension talks with Eric Dier by the 26-year-old's demands, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8507839/Tottenham-staggered-Eric-Diers-demands-double-current-60-000-week-wages.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The England international, who has entered the final 12 months of his current deal, is said to be looking at doubling his £60,000-a-week salary in north London.

Spurs staggered by Dier's demands

Arsenal will no longer be looking to land another goalkeeper in the next transfer window, reports <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1307483/Arsenal-News-Emiliano-Martinez-Mikel-Arteta-Edu-Transfer-Rumours-Gossip" target="_blank">Express Sport</a>. The Gunners were expected to dip into the market for back-up to Bernd Leno, but the form of Emiliano Martinez has convinced them that no move is required.

Arsenal shelve goalkeeper plans

John Stones is determined to prove his worth to Manchester City and earn an extended stay, claims the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8507789/John-Stones-determined-prove-Manchester-City.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The England international defender has seen a move away from the Etihad Stadium mooted amid struggles for form and fitness.

Stones to fight for Man City future

Can Man City tie Garcia to a new contract?

Barcelona have reached an agreement to sign highly-rated Rayo Vallecano youngster Fabian Luzzi, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raul_GranadoOCR/status/1281296282691272709" target="_blank">Onda Cero</a>. The 16-year-old has been linked with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, but both apparently pulled out with Barca willing to pay over the odds to land him.

Barcelona beat off competition for teenager Luzzi

Tottenham and Newcastle will compete for the signing of Lille forward Jonathan Ikone, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/JulienMaynard/status/1281343152213852160?s=20" target="_blank">Telefoot</a>. The 22-year-old, who made his senior France debut last year, is under contract until 2023. However it is claimed he could be tempted to leave if the right offer comes in.

Tottenham & Newcastle want Ikone

In Ralf Rangnick, AC Milan are hoping they have found their Jurgen Klopp - and are handing him the keys to the club in the hope he can return them to their former glory. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/milans-klopp-gazidis-gamble-on-rangnick-is-the-boldest/ukgdq4xa2xlk18fev8fjbxqm7" target="_blank">Read why the Serie A giants are putting so much faith in him here!</a>

How Rangnick's AC Milan revolution is already raging

Fiorentina are expecting to lose star man Federico Chiesa, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-fiorentina-pazza-idea-higuain-per-chiesa-18171" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. They expect Juventus to be the first club to come in with a bid, and are considering whether to ask for players in return. Gonzalo Higuain is said to have come up as a possible makeweight.

Fiorentina consider Higuain-Chiesa swap

Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray says he doesn't expect on-loan Manchester City defender Tosin Adarabioyo to return next season. The 22-year-old is out of contract at City at the end of the season. “We’ll wait and see, but I’m not thinking sat here that Tosin will be starting next season with us," Mowbray said. "Unless Man City do us a huge favour of course, I’m not sure that will be the case.”

Man City youngster Adarabioyo won't return to Blackburn

Rangers are pondering whether or not to make a renewed move for Hibernian forward Florian Kamberi,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/door-opens-for-rangers-to-seal-fourth-major-signing-ibrox-sources/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;claims. The 25-year-old Swiss striker spent the second half of last season on loan at Ibrox. However, Rangers aren't sure if they should go ahead with a permanent move as it would eat into their budget should they need to replace star man Alfredo Morelos.

Rangers consider Kamberi move

Zlatan Ibrahimovic doubts he will remain at&nbsp;AC Milan&nbsp;if the situation does not change, while insisting neither he nor the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;club belong in the&nbsp;Europa League. Ibrahimovic returned to Milan – where he previously won the Scudetto in 2011 – as a free agent in January after leaving&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;side&nbsp;LA Galaxy&nbsp;but there are doubts over his future beyond 2019-20. The 38-year-old striker has scored six goals since his Milan comeback, rejuvenating the team and helping the Rossoneri – seven-time&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;winners – move into Europa League contention. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ibrahimovic-is-not-a-player-for-the-europa-league-zlatan/1655se76ys9wo1ati1rl6gm1dd" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Ibrahimovic expecting AC Milan exit

Valladolid defender Mohammed Salisu has not yet decided if he will move to Southampton, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Mohammed-salisu-valladolid-toujours-entre-rennes-et-southampton/1151304" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. Ligue 1 side Rennes are interested and can offer the player Champions League football next season, although the Ghanaian's preference is to play in the Premier League.

Salisu still not decided on Southampton move

Former Chelsea youth star Gael Kakuta has signed for Ligue 1 side Lens on loan from Amiens. There is a purchase option in the deal. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mercato?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mercato</a> 🚨 Gaël <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kakuta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kakuta</a> est de retour sous les couleurs lensoises. Prêté par Amiens, avec option d’achat, le milieu de terrain est ravi de revenir où tout a commencé. 📝"Ce club a toujours été dans mon cœur" Interviews ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/4Udc572b7F">https://t.co/4Udc572b7F</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Guid%C3%A9sParNotreFiert%C3%A9?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GuidésParNotreFierté</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rclens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rclens</a> <a href="https://t.co/6ZXA4kAFQt">pic.twitter.com/6ZXA4kAFQt</a> — Racing Club de Lens (@RCLens) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCLens/status/1281263121219366915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lens make Kakuta swoop

Greece Euro 2004 hero&nbsp;Traianos Dellas is set to become the coach of A-League side Melbourne Victory. <a href="https://twitter.com/Val61" target="_blank">Val Migliaccio</a> reports that the deal is all-but complete.

Melbourne Victory close in on appointing Dellas

Troyes could be the next club to fall under the City Group umbrella, which owns the likes of Manchester City and New York City FC. <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/exclu-les-emiratis-lachent-nancy-pour-troyes-510360" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a> reports that rather than Nancy, the French club that it invests in will be their fellow Ligue 2 outfit.

City Group eye Troyes for next investment

January Premier League target&nbsp;Matias Vecino could be allowed to leave Inter if the right offer comes in, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/rivoluzione-a-centrocampo-inter-deciso-il-futuro-di-vecino-20735" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports. The Nerazzurri want in the region of £22 million ($35m) for the 28-year-old.

Vecino could be sold by Inter

Ligue 1 side Reims have signed Valon Berisha from Lazio. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Une recrue énergisante au <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SDR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SDR</a>… ⚡ <a href="https://t.co/EK8NP3jjdL">pic.twitter.com/EK8NP3jjdL</a>— Stade de Reims (@StadeDeReims) <a href="https://twitter.com/StadeDeReims/status/1281328882818433024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Reims complete Berisha signing

Former Chelsea attacker Salomon Kalou has signed for Brazilian outfit Botafogo. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kalou agora tem muito orgulho de ser Botafogo! 📝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PutFire?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PutFire</a> 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/QcmWyf0a87">pic.twitter.com/QcmWyf0a87</a>— Botafogo F.R. (de 🏠) (@Botafogo) <a href="https://twitter.com/Botafogo/status/1281351499982016513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Kalou signs on at Botafogo

Chris Smalling's time with Roma may not be over, with the Serie A side offering Manchester United a fresh loan offer for the centre-back. <a href="https://www.football-italia.net/155619/roma-make-new-smalling-offer" target="_blank">Football Italia</a> reports that the side from Italy's capital wants to keep him for another year and insert a compulsory purchase option in the deal.

Roma make fresh bid to keep Smalling

Schalke's Weston McKennie is a man wanted around Europe, but <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/weston-mckennie-transfer-expected-from-schalke-clubs-in-england-spain-france-germany-monitoring-situation/" target="_blank">CBS</a> reports that Wolves are the prime contenders. Sides from&nbsp;Spain, England, France and Germany are all chasing the USA international.

Wolves lead McKennie chase

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