Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man City lining up Pochettino to replace Guardiola

Paulo Dybala is, according to <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2020/08/17-72876463/il_dilemma_di_dybala_o_resta_e_si_libera_nel_2022_o_va_via_per_orgoglio/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>, once again mulling over his options at Juventus. The Argentine enjoyed a productive 2019-20 campaign, having previously come close to leaving, and was expected to sign a new contract in Turin. No deal has been agreed, though, and there are no fresh rumours suggesting that Dybala could be moved on to help free up funds.

Dybala mulling over move away from Juve

Argentine star could leave Serie A giants

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is a top target for Juventus, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news-live-lacazette-havertz-22507628" target="_blank">Daily Star.</a> The France international is not a guaranteed starter for the Gunners and could be tempted to link up with the Serie A champions.

Juventus looking into landing Lacazette

Ronald Koeman looks set to take over at Barcelona this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200817/482864363725/el-barca-y-koeman-mas-cerca-del-acuerdo.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;claims. The former Barca star dreams of coaching the club and the Catalan side see him as an ideal successor to Quique Setien after their latest disappointing campaign. Koeman is close to reaching an agreement with Barca and will sign a two-year deal.

Barcelona close to agreement with Koeman

Netherlands boss on verge of replacing Setien

Manchester City could lock in Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12419520/man-city-mauricio-pochettino-pep-guardiola/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1597614073" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; Pep Gaurdiola's long-term future at the Etihad is in some doubt with the Spaniard yet to commit beyond next season.&nbsp; City are big fans of Pochettino with the former Tottenham boss keen to coach again in England.&nbsp;

Man City eyeing Pochettino if Guardiola departs

Manchester City are considering whether to activate a buyback clause and re-sign Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa, according to <a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/futebol-internacional/noticia/apos-eliminacao-na-champions-manchester-city-tem-recompra-de-douglas-luiz-em-pauta.ghtml" target="_blank">Globo Esporte.</a> The 22-year-old joined City from Vasco da Gama in 2017 but never made a first-team appearance, spending two seasons out on loan at Girona before joining Aston Villa last summer. Luiz has impressed since his move to Villa Park, with Pep Guardiola now considering whether to&nbsp;pay the £25 million ($33m) release clause and bring him back to the Etihad.

City considering Luiz return

Everton are back in talks with Napoli over a deal to sign Brazilian midfielder Allan, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1295386901654970368" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano.</a> Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti knows all about the 29-year-old from his time in charge at the Stadio San Paolo and is keen for a reunion at Goodison Park. Watford's Abdoulaye Doucoure is also believed to be a target, with Ancelotti keen to strengthen his midfield this summer.&nbsp;

Everton seek midfield reinforcements

Liverpool&nbsp;full-back Neco Williams has signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League champions. As reported by&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;last&nbsp;week, the 19-year-old is now considered a part of Jurgen Klopp’s squad and has been rewarded after a breakthrough year that saw him make his senior debut and first top-flight appearance. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-defender-williams-signs-new-five-year-contract/1wo645wo2yb3i144dadsvjci0n" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Liverpool defender Williams signs new deal

Philadelphia Union youngster&nbsp;Jack McGlynn has signed a homegrown player contract. The 17-year-old will remain with Philadelphia Union II for the rest of the year before joining the senior team in January 2021. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🗣 HOMEGROWN SIGNING ALERT! Midfielder <a href="https://twitter.com/JackMcGlynn7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JackMcGlynn7</a> has signed a Union pre-contract. He will finish the year with <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilaUnionII?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PhilaUnionII</a> &amp; join the first team January 1, 2021! Lovin’ that Path to the Pros 🙌 📝 👉 <a href="https://t.co/eknHD0b7uY">https://t.co/eknHD0b7uY</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DOOP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DOOP</a> <a href="https://t.co/ygwAXnwkrk">pic.twitter.com/ygwAXnwkrk</a> — PhilaUnion (@PhilaUnion) <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilaUnion/status/1295420125244514305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Union starlet McGlynn signs senior deal 

Bruno Alves and Javi Garcia are set to join Boavista, reports <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/boavista/detalhe/javi-garcia-e-bruno-alves-estao-perto-de-reforcar-o-boavista?ref=HP_DestaquesPrincipais">Record</a>. The club has made significant strides in the pursuit of the defender and midfielder as the club is looking to jump towards the top of Portuguese football. Both Alves and Garcia are very familiar with Portuguese football, having represented Porto and Benfic

Alves and Garcia near Boavista moves

Ronald Koeman will appoint Alfred Schreuder as his assistant coach at Barcelona, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/transferdagboek/schreuder-moet-assistent-van-koeman-worden-in-camp-nou" target="_blank">Voetbal International.</a> Former Blaugrana star Koeman is widely expected to replace the sacked&nbsp;Quique Setien in the coming days and has seemingly already begun to put together his backroom team. Schreuder was previously assistant to&nbsp;Erik ten Hag during Ajax's run to the Champions League semi-final in 2019 before taking charge of Hoffenheim, where he was sacked shortly after the Bundesliga restart at the start of June

Koeman to appoint Schreuder as his Barca assistant

Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp has joined Championship side Norwich on a season-long loan. The 19-year-old has made 23 senior appearances for Spurs since first breaking into the team two years ago. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🤩 S K I P P Y 🤩 💛 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeSkipp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeSkipp</a> 💚 <a href="https://t.co/ESbmqjsxtm">pic.twitter.com/ESbmqjsxtm</a> — Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1295407967555276804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Skipp heads to Canaries on loan

Barcelona&nbsp;have sacked head coach Quique Setien after a trophy-less campaign that culminated in European humiliation. The club announced the decision on Monday, just days after the club were embarrassed in the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;quarter-finals in a record-breaking loss to&nbsp;Bayern Munich. Having already been beaten to the Liga title by arch-rivals&nbsp;Real Madrid, Barcelona were annihilated 8-2 by Bayern Munich in their elimination from Europe's premier club competition. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-sack-setien-champions-league-humiliation/12h8ddfmyl48f1kscelwkc5rvn" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Barcelona sack Setien after Champions League humiliation

Nashville SC have signed U.S. U--20 goalkeeper Brady Scott, <a href="https://www.nashvillesc.com/post/2020/08/17/nashville-sc-signs-united-states-u-20-concacaf-golden-glove-winner-brady-scott">the club announced</a>. Scott, who was the starter for the U-20 team that won the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying tournament n 2018&nbsp; spent the last three years with Germany's Koln, making 29 appearances for the club's second team. “Brady is an outstanding young goalkeeper who's&nbsp;been a standout as a U.S. Youth International,” Nashville SC General Manager Mike Jacobs said. “Coupled with his practical experience abroad the past couple of years, we are excited to see him take the next step in his development in MLS here in Nashville.

Nashville sign U.S. U-20 goalkeeper Scott

Roman Burki says that time isn't running out for Jadon Sancho as he urged his team-mate to wait before leaving Borussia Dortmund. Sancho has been heavily linked with Manchester United in recent weeks, but the Dortmund goalkeeper insists there is no reason to rush. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/hes-not-running-out-of-time-man-utd-target-sancho-told-not/1my3q23bbqrua1nyl2mib3ebf3">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Sancho isn't running out of time for Premier League move' 

U.S. men's national team winger Jonathan Lewis has been linked with a move to the Championship, reports <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4161255/live-transfer-talk-chelsea-plan-to-bring-john-stones-in-alongside-lewis-dunk">ESPN</a>. The Colorado Rapids attacker has reportedly been the subject of a big from&nbsp;Barnsley, which the MLS club turned down. Lewis has earned six USMNT caps an already has a British passport dating back to his time with Bradford City.&nbsp;

USMNT's Lewis linked with Barnsley

Edinson Cavani has confirmed that he has been in talks with Benfica amid reports that he could join the Portuguese side. The former Paris Saint-Germain star hailed his suitors as a "great team" as he appears close to making his next move. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/cavani-confirms-talks-with-great-team-benfica-as-former-psg/72cqcpko84vc171j1baka70iv">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Cavani confirms talks with 'great team' Benfica

Wigan defender Antonee Robinson has agreed to join Fulham after turning down the chance to re-join former club&nbsp;Everton, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12425371/antonee-robinson-fulham-everton-wigan-transfer-close/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1597676065" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> The Toffees matched the £1.9 million ($2.5m) release clause in the 23-year-old's contract that was activated following the Latics' relegation to League One. Robinson held talks with the Merseysiders, who sold him to Wigan last year, but the full-back has instead opted to move to the Cottagers on a deal worth around £50,000 ($65,000) a week.

Robinson snubs Everton for Fulham

It has been a busy day for New England Revolution. As well as signing&nbsp;Tommy McNamara&nbsp;they have also confirmed a deal for&nbsp;Kekuta Manneh&nbsp;from&nbsp;FC Cincinnati in exchange for a 2020 international roster slot. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> NEWS: <a href="https://twitter.com/kekuta16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kekuta16</a> joins the club from FC Cincinnati 🇬🇲<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NERevs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NERevs</a> — New England Revolution (@NERevolution) <a href="https://twitter.com/NERevolution/status/1295353089977987073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Revolution confirm Manneh deal

Brighton are interested in signing&nbsp;Darwin Nunez from Segunda Division side&nbsp;UD Almeria, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1295377709883850755" target="_blank">Talksport.</a> The 21-year-old&nbsp;scored&nbsp;16 goals in 30 games for&nbsp;Almeria last season. The Spanish side value the&nbsp;Uruguay international in the region of £14 million ($18.3m)

Seagulls eye Nunez

Stoke have confirmed the signing of former Chelsea midfielder&nbsp;John Obi Mikel. The 33-year-old joins the Championship club on a free transfer after&nbsp;leaving Trabzonspor at the end of last season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Signing #⃣4⃣ John Obi Mikel is Stoke City’s fourth recruit of the summer.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCFC</a> 🔴⚪️ — Stoke City FC (@stokecity) <a href="https://twitter.com/stokecity/status/1295375937429745666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Stoke sign Mikel

Ajax have spoken to Barcelona about the possibility of re-signing striker Luis Suarez, according to <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/2070577901/ajax-bijt-zich-vast-in-luis-suarez?" target="_blank">De Telegraaf.</a> A summer upheaval is expected at Camp Nou after their 8-2 thrashing against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, with Suarez among a number of senior players to be linked with a move away. The 33-year-old scored 111 goals in 159 appearances for the&nbsp;Eredivisie side between 2007 and 2011 before moving to&nbsp;Liverpool.

Ajax keen on Suarez reunion

New England Revolution have confirmed the signing of&nbsp;Tommy McNamara in exchange for&nbsp;fellow&nbsp;midfielder Wilfried Zahibo and a 2020 international roster slot. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> MORE NEWS: <a href="https://twitter.com/Tommy_Mc15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tommy_Mc15</a> is coming to New England!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NERevs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NERevs</a> — New England Revolution (@NERevolution) <a href="https://twitter.com/NERevolution/status/1295359890119106560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Revolution sign McNamara

West Brom have confirmed the permanent signing of winger&nbsp;Matheus Pereira&nbsp;from Sporting on a four-year deal after a successful loan spell last season. The 24-year-old scored eight goals and set up a further 16 to help the Baggies earn promotion from the Championship back to the Premier League. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> The moment you've been waiting for ALL summer. We're delighted to announce <a href="https://twitter.com/MatheusPereira?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MatheusPereira</a> is <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OfficiallyOurs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OfficiallyOurs</a> ✍️🙌 <a href="https://t.co/bRnoLLK1TQ">pic.twitter.com/bRnoLLK1TQ</a> — West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WBA/status/1295374756875841538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Baggies sign Pereira on permanent deal

Manchester United have made no attempt to prise Jack Grealish away from Aston Villa, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/1988607/2020/08/17/what-next-jack-grealish-manchester-united-sancho-transfer/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with the talented playmaker, but have seen others shine in their midfield and are now chasing down other top targets.

Grealish not on Man Utd's radar

Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Monaco are all keen on Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1295355193568243713" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Ivory Coast international is expected to move away from Selhurst Park in the current window.

PSG & Dortmund keen on Zaha

Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Juventus to make a move for Wolves striker Raul Jimenez, claims <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/16-08-2020/pirlo-ronaldo-ex-rivali-fanno-patto-la-juve-3801217201931_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FSerie-A%2FJuventus%2F16-08-2020%2Fpirlo-ronaldo-ex-rivali-fanno-patto-la-juve-3801217201931.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport.</a> The Mexico international has become a star turn at Molineux, with leading sides across Europe now plotting moves to secure his signature.

Ronaldo wants Jimenez at Juventus

Barcelona are ready to rekindle their interest in Neymar, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/mercado-fichajes/barca-reactiva-opcion-neymar-8077827" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Liga giants endured a disastrous end to their 2019-20 campaign and are now looking to step up efforts to bring a familiar face back to Camp Nou from Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcelona back in for Neymar

Arsenal’s pursuit of Gabriel Magalhaes should become clearer this week with the north London club expecting a decision on the defender’s future. Meanwhile, Arsenal are hoping to soon announce that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has signed a new contract with the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-await-25m-gabriel-decision-aubameyang-contract/1d61xj4hgqcb515ecpca15gu12" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Arsenal await £25m Gabriel decision

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will need to offload at least two players in order to free up more funds at Manchester United, claims the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-must-sell-players-fund-two-key-transfers-jadon-sancho-deal-a4526201.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. The Red Devils are hoping to tie up a deal for Jadon Sancho, but that agreement will eat up most of their summer transfer kitty.

Man Utd must sell to raise funds

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Five more years of <a href="https://twitter.com/Prowsey16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Prowsey16</a>! 😇<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> is delighted to announce its captain has signed a new long-term contract with the club:— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1295329508623634434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ward-Prowse extends Saints stay

Brahim Diaz could be on his way out of Real Madrid this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20200817/482861535440/brahim-tiene-la-pelota-en-su-tejado.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;reports. Getafe are leading the race to sign the 21-year-old but Real Betis are also interested. Madrid want to keep him for the long-term, however, so are likely to let him leave on loan.

Brahim wanted by Getafe and Betis

AC Milan hope to sell Mateo Musacchio this summer, but they will have a hard time offloading the defender, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/rinnovo-lontano-e-cessione-quasi-impossibile-l-infortunio-di-mus-91354" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Argentine is still recovering from an operation and Milan will struggle to find a club willing to pay the €10 million they want for him.

AC Milan anxious to offload Musacchio

Chelsea should give up on their pursuit of Ben&nbsp;Chilwell and go after Lewis Dunk instead, says Tony Cascarino. England international Chilwell has been high on Chelsea's list for some time, but Cascarino believes the 23-year-old is overpriced at £80 million ($105m) and would not offer the upgrade that the Blues require. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chilwell-overpriced-80m-chelsea-dunk-cascarino-transfer/w1tcfy0h7zvi10btj0yb5hxwf" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea should go for Dunk, not Chilwell

James Rodriguez says he would like to move to the Premier League as he looks to seal a departure from&nbsp;Real Madrid. The&nbsp;Colombia&nbsp;international, who made just 14 appearances in all competitions in 2019-20, has been linked with a transfer to Arsenal and&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;Atletico Madrid&nbsp;in recent weeks, and he says he would be open to making the switch to&nbsp;England.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-outcast-james-talks-up-premier-league-move/12ipg88014gv01wzdbnjggt8ix" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

James talks up Premier League move

Gareth Bale should be considering a return to&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;from his&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;“tragedy”, says Micky Hazard, with the potential&nbsp;for him to buck the trend when it comes to retracing his steps. Hazard told the Daily Star: "Would I want to see him back in a Tottenham shirt? 100 per cent, without a shadow of a doubt." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bale-spurs-return-real-madrid-tragedy-hazard-transfer/1bsb6vpt7ybl81gx1bpspqww4v" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Bale backed for Spurs return from Real ‘tragedy’

Pep Guardiola “will stay at&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;100 per cent”, his agent Josep Maria Orobitg has told Goal, with a return to&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;for the Catalan considered “impossible” at this stage. A disastrous end to the 2019-20 campaign has made Quique Setien’s position at Camp Nou untenable, with a man only appointed in January set to see a brief stint in the Blaugrana dugout brought to a close. Guardiola will not, however, be breaking his contract at the Etihad Stadium in order to return to his roots. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-impossible-guardiola-agent-man-city-future/1c6vqhlp6it3kz3whqgdq3wpe" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

'Barcelona? Impossible!' - Guardiola's agent

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Vincent devient l'entraîneur principal du RSC Anderlecht. En dat voor de volgende 4 seizoenen. Il arrête sa carrière de joueur et prend le relais de Franky. 🟣⚪ <a href="https://t.co/n0ALn0udJl">pic.twitter.com/n0ALn0udJl</a>— RSC Anderlecht (@rscanderlecht) <a href="https://twitter.com/rscanderlecht/status/1295291089658806273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kompany retires from playing

Ajax are trying to bring Luis Suarez back to Amsterdam this summer. The Uruguayan striker has been linked with a move away from Barcelona and the Dutch giants are lining up a bid for him, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/EnzoOlivera/status/1295032208093253633" target="_blank">Polideportivo</a>.

Ajax working on Suarez return

Tottenham are ready to snap up Joe Hart as a free agent, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1295242586089717760" target="_blank">talkSPORT.</a> The England international goalkeeper is currently without a club after severing ties with Burnley.

Spurs set for shock Hart swoop

Real Madrid are eager to sign Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig,&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/08/16/primera/1597598266_467424.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=dmlkZW8%3D&amp;m5=MjM%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>&nbsp;reports. The centre-back has a £45 million release clause after signing a contract extension with the German side and Madrid are willing to match that figure in the future, though they are unlikely to move for him this summer.

Real Madrid make Upamecano top target

West Ham are open to selling centre-back Issa Diop,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12050822/kai-havertz-chelsea-and-bayer-leverkusen-apart-on-valuation-ben-chilwell-deal-close-the-insider" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;says. At least two Premier League teams have their eye on the 23-year-old but the Hammers are demanding £45 million ($59m) for him.

West Ham ready to sell £45m Diop

Everton are turning their attention away from Lille defender Gabriel and will pursue other options, according to <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-transfer-news-gabriel-latest-18780079" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a>. The Toffees have been linked with a move for the Brazilian, while Arsenal and Manchester United are said to be eyeing him, too. But the Goodison Park side have decided he is too expensive and are ready to try elsewhere to bolster their defence.

Everton drop pursuit of Arsenal target Gabriel

Aston Villa are swooping in to challenge Sheffied United to the signing of Aaron&nbsp;Ramsdale, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/aston-villa-plot-hijack-of-sheffield-united-deal-for-bournemouth-ace/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. United have already had a bid accepted for the goalkeeper, but the recently relegated side are eager to snap him up.

Aston Villa threaten Sheffield United move for Ramsdale

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Victor Lindelof needs to be replaced at the heart of the Red Devils'&nbsp;defence as the team crashed out of the Europa League to Sevilla. Despite going ahead through an early Bruno Fernandes penalty, Sevilla hit back through Suso in the first half and Luuk de Jong scored the winner 12 minutes from time to record&nbsp;a famous 2-1 victory&nbsp;on Sunday. De Jong's winning goal saw the striker find space in between Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the box, before clinically finishing the cross past David de Gea. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/scholes-calls-for-lindelof-to-be-replaced-after-shocking-man-utd-/rgqw13ru2xzw178yw3p6knc6m" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

 Scholes calls for Lindelof to be replaced at Man Utd

OL&nbsp;Reign announced they have acquired the rights to midfielder Rose Lavelle in a trade with the Washington Spirit, with the U.S. national team star expected to join&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;imminently. The Spirit received a&nbsp;first-round draft pick in 2022 in the deal, along with $100,000 in allocation money, and additional&nbsp;allocation money conditioned upon Lavelle’s future playing status in the NWSL. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/spirit-trade-uswnt-star-lavelle-to-ol-reign-ahead-of/37yh92gyh7pi1ox198rm1bqet" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Spirit trade USWNT star Lavelle ahead of Man City move

Brighton defender Ben White is wanted by every top-six Premier League club, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12418521/ben-white-transfer-brighton-manchester-united-liverpoool-chelsea/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1597614889" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; The centre-back impressed on loan at Leeds this past season with Brighton set to demand more than&nbsp;£50 million (€55m/$65m) for the 22-year-old.&nbsp; Liverpool are showing the strongest interest to date.&nbsp;

Premier League clubs circling for £50m White

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;need signings if they are to compete with&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;and&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;for the Premier League title next season. The Norwegian didn’t make a change until the 87th minute of&nbsp;United’s 2-1 defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final&nbsp;on Sunday night in Cologne, as a lack of squad depth meant the manager did not have suitable options to change the game off the bench. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-says-man-utd-need-signings-to-compete-for-premier/ifb0qy62waie115lf5ktumacr" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Man Utd need signings to compete for PL title - Solskjaer

Alan Shearer is wanted as Newcastle's next manager should a&nbsp;Singaporean group succeed in their takeover of the club, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12419381/newcastle-takeover-alan-shearer-return-manager/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1597614213" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.&nbsp; The group have reportedly already offered Shearer the managerial position or any other role he'd like at the club, with the Magpies' all-time top scorer seemingly open to a return in some capacity.&nbsp;

Newcastle takeover could see Shearer return

Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes is set to join QPR after the two clubs agreed&nbsp;a £2 million fee, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8632583/QPR-agree-2m-fee-Livingston-striker-Lyndon-Dykes-expect-lose-Eberechi-Eze.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; Dykes' arrival comes with QPR expecting&nbsp;Eberechi Eze to depart for a Premier League side this&nbsp;summer.

QPR agree fee for Dykes

Paul Scholes&nbsp;has tipped Jadon Sancho for a&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;move after the Red Devils crashed out of Europe against&nbsp;Sevilla&nbsp;on Sunday evening.&nbsp; The former Red Devil has called on the club to spend over the off-season on players like Sancho to ensure they start winning silverware again.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/if-sanchos-in-the-team-man-utd-wouldve-scored-scholes-tips/1i7bny3b6hybx1dpntb7km7y66" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Scholes tips Sancho for Man Utd move

Arsenal have agreed to terms over a new contract for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/08/16/raul-sanllehi-left-arsenal-club-gave-greater-control-transfers/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; The Gunners have been locked in talks with their star striker for some time but appear to have finally convinced him to re-sign.&nbsp;

Arsenal lock in Aubameyang 

Barcelona sacked manager Quique Setien on Sunday night, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/tjcope/status/1295108687061811201?s=20" target="_blank">COPE</a>.&nbsp; While official confirmation is expected on Monday, the Spanish outlet reports that club president Josep Maria Bartomeu has told them "Setien is out".

Setien sacked by Barca

Chelsea are ready to sign defenders&nbsp;John Stones and Lewis Dunk, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-eye-john-stones-lewis-22531546" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The Blues are eager to bring Stones in on loan from Manchester City, while Dunk is valued at £40 million (€44m/$52m) by Brighton and Chelsea will have to splash the cash to land him on a permanent deal.&nbsp;

Chelsea eyeing Stones and Dunk

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