Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Dybala tells Man Utd he wants £350k-a-week if he's to join them

Tottenham have entered the race to sign in-demand Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes, claim <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/futebol/1a-liga/sporting/noticias/interior/emissario-do-tottenham-em-lisboa-para-negociar-bruno-fernandes-11172050.html" target="_blank">O Jogo</a>. It is reported that a Spurs representative has been dispatched to Lisbon to organise the transfer, which could suggest an issue in their move for Giovani Lo Celso. Fernandes, who has also been linked with Manchester United, scored 32 goals and claimed 18 assists in all competitions last season.

Spurs enter Fernandes race

Chelsea are heavily interested in Bayern Munich prospect Torben Rhein,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport1.de/transfermarkt/2019/07/fc-bayern-fc-chelsea-baggert-an-torben-rhein-wechsel-droht" target="_blank">Sport1</a>&nbsp;in Germany claims. The Blues have been scouting the 16-year-old and have offered him a contract that will start in the summer of 2020. The Premier League side are serving a transfer ban and cannot land him before then, but Bayern are determined to hold on to Rhein, one of their most promising players.

Chelsea court Bayern Munich starlet Rhein

Premier League side offer 16-year-old a contract

Manchester United have made a £80 million ($97m) offer for Harry Maguire and have given Leicester until Monday to respond. The Red Devils have already had offers&nbsp;rejected by Leicester and have decided to make one final push to sign him. <a href="https://talksport.com/football/581014/harry-maguire-transfer-exclusive-man-united-bid-leicester/" target="_blank">Talksport</a>&nbsp;reports that United have set a deadline for the Foxes and will move on to other targets if a deal has not been struck by Monday.

Man Utd make final £80m Maguire bid

💰💰💰 Paulo Dybala has told Manchester United to pay him £350k ($425k)&nbsp;a week if they want him to agree to a move to Old Trafford, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7305553/Paulo-Dybala-wants-huge-pay-hike-350-000-week-join-Manchester-United.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> As reported by Goal, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dybala-for-lukaku-man-utd-cant-believe-their-luck/r8rgwzmys6jd1fjtzm5gc67a2" target="_blank">United have entered into early talks with Juventus over a possible swap deal that would see striker Romelu Lukaku head in the opposite direction.</a> And Dybala has now reportedly outlined what he wants the Red Devils to pay him in wages - a&nbsp;£350k-a-week figure that would make him the second highest-earner in the Premier League alongside Mesut Ozil.

Dybala outlines Man Utd wage demands

Paris Saint-Germain have set the price for Neymar, with the French club demanding €300m (£273m/$332m) for the Brazil star, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Psg-neymar-la-pression-monte/1045240">L'Equipe</a>. The winger has been the subject of transfer rumours all summer, although that price could signal the end of interest from even Barcelona. Neymar is under contract until 2022, giving the French side plenty of&nbsp;leverage in negotiations.&nbsp;

 PSG set €300m asking price for Neymar

The winger has been linked with a move all summer

Manchester United look set to sign 16-year-old&nbsp;Hannibal Mejbri from Monaco, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/GFFN/status/1157023622667689984?s=20" target="_blank">French Football News</a>. The midfielder reportedly turned down a move to Arsenal to link up with the Red Devils and seal a switch from Ligue 1. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is putting the final touches to his squad for the new season ahead of the transfer window closing later this month.

Man Utd swoop for Monaco teenager

Inter are close to agreeing a deal for Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku, with the Belgium international set to pick up €9m (£8.2m/$10m) per year, according to <a href="https://www.goal.com/it/notizie/lukaku-alla-juve-intesa-totale-ingaggio-9-milioni/1sd5fn36x131j1lkls6nlfty2v" target="_blank">Goal Italy</a>. The striker has long been linked with a switch to the Serie A giants, and had been tipped to leave Old Trafford ahead of the new season. Having helped fire his country to third-place in last year's World Cup, Lukaku was unable to help United during a mixed 2018-19 campaign that saw them miss out on silverware again.

Lukaku set for hefty Inter wage

Celta Vigo winger Emre Mor has joined Galatasaray for the 2019-20 season on loan, per <a href="https://www.football-espana.net/79529/celta-vigo-winger-emre-mor-joining-galatasaray" target="_blank">Football Espana</a>. The Turkey international joins his reported boyhood club with a view to a full-time move after a year. The former Borussia Dortmund man made 39 appearances for the La Liga outfit across two seasons.

Celta Vigo's Mor joins Galatasaray

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCCincy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCCincy</a> have acquired the MLS Homegrown Rights to Andrew Gutman from <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoFire?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChicagoFire</a>: <a href="https://t.co/rWrrSm6TGC">https://t.co/rWrrSm6TGC</a> <a href="https://t.co/rEYOwbRknM">pic.twitter.com/rEYOwbRknM</a>— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) <a href="https://twitter.com/fccincinnati/status/1157011157997228032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cincinnati acquire Gutman rights

Paulo Dybala will not train or have his medical checkup with Juventus before August 5 amid ongoing talks with Manchester United, per <a href="https://twitter.com/romeoagresti/status/1157014112024637441?s=20" target="_blank">Goal's Romeo Agresti</a>. The Argentina star has been linked with a move away from Turin to Old Trafford this year, following four seasons with the Serie A giants. The 25-year-old forward would bring some extra firepower for the Red Devils as specualtion that Romelu Lukaku will leave continues to mount.

Dybala delays Juve return

Two&nbsp;USMNT youth internationals could be on the move from Hanover 96 in the not-too-distant future, per <a href="https://theathletic.com/1110742/2019/08/01/u-s-youth-internationals-gloster-soto-could-soon-move-from-hanover/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. Chris Gloster and Sebastian Soto both signed with the German outfit in 2018, but have been tipped to seek their future elsewhere. Gloster in particular has been linked with a move to PSV Eindhoven.

USMNT youth pair mulling future

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/AndreGreen_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AndreGreen_</a> has this evening joined Preston North End on a season long loan. ✍️ All the best, Andre.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/9fuUZhWgF0">pic.twitter.com/9fuUZhWgF0</a>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1157007074708152326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Villa's Green joins Preston

16-year-old Chituru Odunze has swapped the MLS for the Premier League. The goalkeeper will move from Vancouver Whitecaps to Leicester CIty for an undisclosed fee, <a href="https://www.whitecapsfc.com/post/2019/08/01/wfc-transfer-gk-chituru" target="_blank">says the Canadian club</a>. He will join up with the Foxes academy for a pre-season camp in Poland.

Whitecaps 'keeper Odunze moves to Leicester

David Beckham's MLS new-boys Inter Miami are close to naming their first head coach, according to <a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mls/article233394967.html" target="_blank">The Miami Herald</a>. Their owner Jorge Mas said they're in the market for a long-term appointment. The coach will be "someome you're going to know who has coached before at the highest level," the paper quotes Mas as saying.

Inter Miami close to naming coach

Brazil international right-back Dani Alves is to sign a three-year deal at Sao Paulo. The former Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain man decided to return home as the club was willing to offer him a long-term deal, unlike any European clubs. Alves is expected to sign a contract in the coming days. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/alves-set-for-a-return-to-brazil-with-sao-paulo/106fthvj3hjua1tnrm17cskjex" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Alves set for Sao Paulo switch

Bayern Munich have rubbished reports that they are set to sign Leroy Sane. The Bundesliga champions were reported to have captured the Manchester City man. Those reports do not "correspond to the facts" they tweeted. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> News reports made today stating that Leroy Sané has decided to join FC Bayern do not correspond to the facts. — FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1156983718726311937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bayern deny Sane deal

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 🔴 Grand espoir du football portugais, Tiago Djaló est Lillois Lire le communiqué ➡ <a href="https://t.co/ZW23ljRPHj">https://t.co/ZW23ljRPHj</a> <a href="https://t.co/XiyhMmed07">pic.twitter.com/XiyhMmed07</a> — LOSC (@losclive) <a href="https://twitter.com/losclive/status/1156984325193310208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Tiago Djalo moves to Lille

Belgium international midfielder Radja Nainggolan will rejoin Cagliari on a loan deal from Inter, says <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-nainggolan-set-for-cagliari-return-69596" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. Nainggolan is surplus to requirements under Antonio Conte at San Siro after just one season with the club. The report says he will take a medical as soon as Friday ahead of the move.

Nainggolan to rejoin Cagliari

Highly-rated Wolves defender Cameron John has left Molyneux for Doncaster in a season-long loan deal, says <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7311437/Wolves-defender-Cameron-John-joins-League-One-Doncaster-Rovers-season-long-loan.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>. The 19-year-old has spent time with the first team at Wolves, but the Premier League side believe he will benefit from more game time than they can offer him. He'll step down to League One, where he'll work with former West Brom boss Darren Moore.

Wolves' John joins Doncaster

Leicester City defender Harry Maguire has been left out of the Foxes squad for their final pre-season game as Manchester United look to sign him. The defender and his manager discussed the omission for the game against Atalanta, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/08/01/harry-maguire-left-leicesters-squad-friendly-amid-manchester/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The club believe the England international is not in the right frame of mind to play, as speculation of a move to Old Trafford continues.

Maguire out of Leicester squad as Man Utd rumours persist

Nicolas Pepe has said he was inspired to join&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;to emulate his heroes past a present after sealing&nbsp;a move to North London in a club record deal. Pepe joined the Gunners for £72 million ($87m) from&nbsp;Lille&nbsp;in a long-anticipated move, becoming the most expensive acquisition by an English club so far in the transfer window. The 24-year-old winger said it would be an honour to play alongside players he had admired while plying his trade in&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;as he now moves to a club with a long history of international stars. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pepe-honoured-to-play-alongside-the-likes-of-ozil-and/1dz6fqu7lfrjx15i926v5pprqf" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Pepe 'honoured' to play for Arsenal

Barcelona are considering whether to abandon their pursuit of Neymar and to instead look to sign Ajax man David Neres, claims <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/laliga/fichaje-frenkie-jong-pide-barca-es-mejor-neymar" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. The Brazil international's capture has been put to the Blaugrana by new player Frenkie de Jong, who rates his former team-mate as a potential new recruit. Neres broke through for his country this year, and was part of their Copa America-winning team.

Barca mull Neres move

Fred may have had a difficult debut season at&nbsp;Manchester United, but the midfielder should not give up on his quest to be a success in the Premier League, according to&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;icon Rivaldo. The 26-year-old joined the Red Devils from&nbsp;Shakhtar Donetsk&nbsp;last summer in a deal worth around £52 million ($68m). Although he started his side’s first three games of last season, the Brazil international was soon dropped by coach Jose Mourinho and was unable to cement a place in the starting XI. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/leaving-man-utd-wont-solve-freds-problems-rivaldo-urges/h1qke3mgxk6m1n434u9ii5gzb" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

'Man Utd exit won't help Fred'

Lille have added Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen to their squad for the new season after signing the 20-year-old from&nbsp;Charleroi, <a href="https://twitter.com/LOSC_EN/status/1156937099175768064?s=20" target="_blank">the club has confirmed</a>. Having sold Nicolas Pepe to Arsenal, the Ligue 1 outfit have brought in another AFCON veteran into the fold following his exit. Charleroi only signed Osimhen from Wolfsburg in May, having loaned the player last season.

Lille sign Nigeria forward Osimhen

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 🤝 The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Swans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Swans</a> have completed the signing of <a href="https://twitter.com/NUFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NUFC</a> goalkeeper Freddie Woodman on a season-long loan. 🤝 📰 Full story 👉 <a href="https://t.co/ctS80Tn5t3">https://t.co/ctS80Tn5t3</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeWoodman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeWoodman</a> <a href="https://t.co/OlnUIdgIHB">pic.twitter.com/OlnUIdgIHB</a>— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SwansOfficial/status/1156863766761484288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Swansea nab Newcastle's Woodman on loan

Manchester City&nbsp;have reopened negotiations with&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;over a transfer for right-back Joao Cancelo, Goal understands. Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici has been in&nbsp;England&nbsp;to discuss&nbsp;Paulo Dybala’s possible move to Manchester United&nbsp;, but Cancelo’s proposed transfer was also on his order of business. The&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;champions value Cancelo at around €55 million (£50m/$61m), but City will look to lower this sum by adding Danilo into the deal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-city-reopen-negotiations-with-juventus-for-cancelo-plan/13ssomw3nyujh182buz0xdftf8" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Man City reignite Cancelo chase

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome to The Arsenal, Nicolas Pepe 🤩 🇨🇮 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PepeIsHere?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PepeIsHere</a> ⚡️ <a href="https://t.co/nXJIB9XdLW">pic.twitter.com/nXJIB9XdLW</a>— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1156950479127101441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Arsenal confirm Pepe

Milan&nbsp;have signed Rafael Leao from&nbsp;Lille&nbsp;for a reported €35 million (£32m/$39m)&nbsp;fee. The 20-year-old striker, who can also play on the wing, arrived in&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;on Wednesday to undergo a medical and subsequently signed a five-year deal with the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;side. The Rossoneri had been linked to the&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;Under-21 international for weeks and reports suggested they would send Tiago Djalo to&nbsp;France&nbsp;as part of the deal, but the 19-year-old centre-back has not been included. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ac-milan-confirm-35m-leao-signing-from-lille/58m201ebayer1qf9wfcap5o8j" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Milan prise Leao from Lille

Newcastle United have had an €18 million (£16.4m/$20m) bid for Nice winger Allan Saint-Maximin accepted, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Tanziloic/status/1156928787965079552" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. The deal is set to include considerable add-ons, with the 22-year-old penning a six-year deal at St James' Park. Saint-Maximin notched six goals and five assists in all competitions last season.

Newcastle have Saint-Maximin bid accepted

Cyrstal Palace are interested in a move for Real Betis midfielder Victor Camarasa, report <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelBridge_/status/1156930637615566848?s=20" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 25-year-old Spaniard spent last season on loan in the Premier League, impressing with five goals in 32 games for relegated Cardiff. It is thought Palace could tempt Betis with a bid of around €15 million (£13.7m/$16.6m).

Palace want Camarasa

Nicolas Pepe's club-record transfer to Arsenal could be confirmed this afternoon, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/mohamedbouhafsi/status/1156927900958035970?s=20" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. Pepe's move is all but done for&nbsp;£72 million ($87m), with the winger having already been pictured on social media posing in an Arsenal kit. The Ivory Coast international registered 23 goals and 12 assists in all competitions for Lille last season.

Pepe's Arsenal unveiling just hours away

Belgian winger Dodi Lukebakio has completed his transfer from Watford to Hertha Berlin. The 21-year-old, who spent last season on loan in Germany with Fortuna Dusseldorf, made just one Premier League appearance after joining from Anderlecht last summer. The deal was confirmed by Hertha's sporting director Michael Preetz, who tweeted a picture of Lukebakio signing his contract.

Lukebakio completes Hertha move

Arsenal's club-record transfer for Lille winger Nicolas Pepe has brought plenty of admiration, but Ian Holloway thinks the Gunners have made the wrong decision. According to the former Blackpool and Crystal Palace manager, they should have stuck to their guns and pushed through a deal for Palace winger Wilfried Zaha. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-making-a-mistake-signing-72m-pepe-over-zaha-says/b2vu50brlpx81te6q6w2272q6" target="_blank">Read the full interview on Goal here!</a>

'Arsenal making a mistake signing Pepe over Zaha'

Manchester United are still some way off Leicester's asking price for star centre-back Harry Maguire, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/TelegraphDucker/status/1156909025394659328" target="_blank">the Telegraph</a>. Leicester are thought to want a world-record fee for the England international, but United's best offer to date remains at £70 million ($84.6m) plus add-ons. Further up the pitch in midfield, Newcastle are also refusing to budge from their asking price of £50 million ($60.4m) for Sean Longstaff.

United still way off on Maguire and Longstaff

Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri&nbsp;has launched an attack on his club Leganes as he tries to force through a move to Premier League side Brighton. The 22-year-old is thought to have been the subject of a sizeable bid from the Seagulls, and he is unhappy that the bid has seemingly been rejected. He posted on his Instagram story: "It's sad to feel poorly treated by people who have shown me that they care about money too much."

En-Nesyri tries to force through Brighton move

Huddersfield and Swansea are leading a pack of six teams trying to sign&nbsp;Keinan Davis from Aston Villa. <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-six-clubs-make-approaches-to-sign-aston-villa-attacker-as-smith-weighs-up-offers/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>&nbsp;says Aston Villa are open to letting the 21-year-old forward leave on loan for a season and the Championship seems the most likely destination, with a host of clubs, including Queens Park Rangers, chasing him.

Six clubs want Aston Villa forward Davis

Marseille will complete the signing of Dario Benedetto from Boca Juniors in a few days. The French outfit have agreed to pay €16 million (£15m/$18m) to sign the 29-year-old to make him their second signing under new coach Andre Villas-Boas. <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-benedetto-arrivera-samedi-a-marseille-1741132.html" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>&nbsp;reports that Benedetto will arrive in Marseille on Sunday for his medical and will sign a four-year contract.

Marseille agree €16m Benedetto fee

Arsenal coach Unai Emery says he is trying to convince Laurent Koscielny to stay despite reports he is close to leaving. The French centre-back wants to return to his homeland and was punished by Arsenal for refusing to join their pre-season tour of the United States. But Emery hopes he can persuade Koscielny to stay for the time being, saying it would be better for the team. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/emery-still-hopeful-koscielny-could-stay-at-arsenal-as-he/x2ncmbhak5ry19xpk6j747xqy" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Emery wants Koscielny to stay at Arsenal

Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Allan Saint-Maximin from Nice,&nbsp;<a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>&nbsp;says. Director Lee Charnley&nbsp;arrived in France to finalise a deal on Thursday, with the Magpies agreeing to pay at least €18 million (£16m/$20m) for the winger.

Newcastle to finalise £16m Saint-Maximin deal

Bordeaux are set to sign Christian Pavon from Boca Juniors, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-bordeaux-proche-d-un-accord-avec-christian-pavon/1045346" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>. Talks between the Ligue 1 side and Boca are advanced and the 23-year-old is expected to make a two-year loan move, with Bordeaux holding the option to sign him on a permanent deal at the end of it.

Pavon nears Bordeaux move

Barcelona winger Malcom was absent from training on Thursday amid reports he is on the verge of joining Zenit. <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190801/463804916273/malcom-no-se-entrena-pendiente-de-salir-al-zenit.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;reports that the Brazilian was the biggest face missing from the squad as they took to the training pitch on Thursday morning because he has been given permission to talk to the Russian side. Malcom is expected to sign a five-year deal with Zenit to complete a €40 million (£36m/$44m) move just a year after joining Barcelona.

Malcom misses Barca training as Zenit move nears

Paris Saint-Germain have warned Barcelona that they have until August 8 to sign Neymar if they want him, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/fecha-limite-para-esclarecer-futuro-neymar-7578354" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Brazil international has made clear he wants to leave the club, while Barca are hoping to bring him back to Camp Nou. PSG are yet to receive an offer for Neymar and have made clear that they will not let him go after the Ligue 1 campaign begins.

PSG set Neymar transfer deadline

Arsenal manager Unai Emery says the club will try to sign at least one more player after landing Nicolas Pepe from Lille in a&nbsp;£72 million deal ($87m). The Gunners continue to be linked to Celtic star Kieran Tierney, despite having two bids rejected for him, and Emery has suggested they will push for another big transfer. <a href="http://£72 million deal ($87m)" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Pepe done, Tierney next for Arsenal?

Dujon Sterling has joined Wigan on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The 19-year-old spent last season in the third-tier with Coventry, but Chelsea confirmed on Thursday that he has moved up a division after being sent to the Latics.

Sterling joins Wigan from Chelsea

Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac has dismissed reports that the club have agreed a deal to sign Leon Bailey from&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;as "not true". Transfermarkt claimed this week that the German giants had reached a personal agreement with the 21-year-old winger, but Kovac says that is far from the truth. "I am not responsible for transfers but I have to say something regarding this," he said.&nbsp;"I find it extraordinarily strange that you can blurt something out and nothing happens. You can just say something but it's not true" <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bailey-to-bayern-rumours-not-true-says-kovac/16z2380ornrgr1hsnw2a225q5y" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Kovac dismisses Bailey to Bayern talk 

Kasey Palmer has left Chelsea to join Bristol City on a permanent deal. The midfielder spent the second half of last season on loan with the Championship side and has now signed a four-year contract with them. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Best of luck for the future, <a href="https://twitter.com/kaseypalmer45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kaseypalmer45</a>! 👊 <a href="https://t.co/gOgQ6aAiRx">https://t.co/gOgQ6aAiRx</a> — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1156869550920675328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Palmer leaves Chelsea for Bristol

Aston Villa have completed the signing of&nbsp;Marvelous Nakamba from Club Brugge. The 25-year-old broke through at Nancy before spending three years at Dutch side Vitesse and impressed in the Eredivisie to earn a switch to Belgium. After 67 appearances for Brugge, Nakamba has teamed up with the newly-promoted Premier League side. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/ypPpS2P8Ry">pic.twitter.com/ypPpS2P8Ry</a> — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1156867332972720134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Aston Villa sign Nakamba

Arsenal will receive a cash boost from the sale of&nbsp;Krystian Bielik as he closes in on a £10 million ($12m) move to&nbsp;Derby County. The 21-year-old joined the Gunners from Legia Warsaw in 2015 and impressed on loan at Charlton last season. Arsenal wanted to tie him down to a new deal, but Bielik is ready to make a permanent move, with Derby set to snap him up. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-set-for-cash-boost-as-bielik-closes-in-on-10m-derby/jjcssg2njl0s13kvg5qerhzub" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Arsenal youngster Bielik to make £10m Derby move

Liverpool value winger Ryan Kent at £7 million after Jurgen Klopp ruled out another loan move for the 22-year-old, report <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/11774651/ryan-kent-priced-out-of-liverpool-exit" target="_blank">Sky Sports News</a>. Kent impressed during a temporary&nbsp;spell with Rangers last season and manager Steven Gerrard has made no secret of the fact he'd like to re-sign him. However, it's thought that Rangers could not afford his transfer fee and would only be able to bring him back on loan.

Kent being priced out of Liverpool transfer

Steven Naismith has joined Hearts on a permanent deal after being released by Norwich City at the end of last season. The 32-year-old has was on loan with the SPL side for the second half of the 2017-18 campaign and for the entirerety of 2018-19. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ Steven Naismith will once again pull on the famous maroon jersey after joining Hearts on a permanent deal ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/fP9s8gclVS">https://t.co/fP9s8gclVS</a> <a href="https://t.co/q12z807uE0">pic.twitter.com/q12z807uE0</a> — Heart of Midlothian (@JamTarts) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamTarts/status/1156846398320586752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Naismith rejoins Hearts

Bournemouth have completed the signing of&nbsp;Dutch international winger Arnaut Danjuma from&nbsp;Club Brugge. Danjuma arrives for a fee said to be around £14 million, after the Cherries confirmed that attacking midfielder David Brooks is likely to be sidelined for 12 weeks with an ankle injury. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🇳🇱 x 💥 = 🍒 <a href="https://t.co/FE7jBJQcPj">pic.twitter.com/FE7jBJQcPj</a> — AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) <a href="https://twitter.com/afcbournemouth/status/1156844518907535360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bournemouth confirm fourth summer signing

Hertha Berlin are set to complete the club record signing of Watford forward Dodi Lukebakio, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/hertha-bsc-dodi-lukebakio-zum-medizincheck-nach-berlin-63680720,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">BILD</a>. Lukebakio has already been pictured in a Hertha Berlin jersey, with reports suggesting that they will pay around&nbsp;€20 million for the Belgium U21 international. The 21-year-old signed for Watford in January 2018 and impressed during a loan spell with Hertha's Bundesliga competitors Fortuna Dusseldorf last season.

Hertha Berlin to break transfer record on Watford forward

England goalkeeper Tom Heaton has officially completed a move to Aston Villa. The 33-year-old leaves Burnley having enjoyed&nbsp;a six-year spell at Turf Moor, after the two clubs agreed a fee believed to be in the region of £8 million ($10m) earlier this week. Heaton becomes Villa's 12th signing of the summer, with a deal for Club Brugge's Marvelous Nakamba also said to be imminent. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> We are delighted to announce the signing of <a href="https://twitter.com/TomHeatonGK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TomHeatonGK</a> for an undisclosed fee. ✍️ Full story 👉<a href="https://t.co/6o1rpoU9HW">https://t.co/6o1rpoU9HW</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeatonsHere?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HeatonsHere</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/0tNb6wRi5I">pic.twitter.com/0tNb6wRi5I</a> — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1156838501838663680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">1 August 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Aston Villa complete Heaton signing

Portuguese giants Benfica have turned to RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi as their hunt for a goalkeeper goes on, according to <a href="https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/gulacsi-e-o-guarda-redes-escolhido?ref=HP_Ultimas" target="_blank">Record</a>. Benfica were set to sign Juventus goalkeeper Mattia Perin earlier in the window, but the deal fell through at the last minute. The 29-year-old Hungary international Gulacsi, formerly of Liverpool, has made over 100 league appearances since moving to Leipzig in 2015.

Benfica turn to Gulacsi

Flamengo defender Leo Duarte is in Italy today to complete a medical ahead of his transfer to AC Milan, <a href="https://twitter.com/AntoVitiello/status/1156812344204419073" target="_blank">MilanNews</a> report. The 23-year-old began examinations at Milan's famous&nbsp;La Madonnina medical centre yesterday and is set to complete his transfer as soon as final tests are finished. The Brazilian has played almost 100 times in all competitions for Flamengo since making his debut in 2016.

Duarte to finalise Milan medical

Tottenham Hotspur are moving closer to finalising a deal for Real Betis star Giovano Lo Celso, claim the <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1156692633965735936?s=19" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Argentina international is set to leave Betis following the arrival of Nabil Fekir, and personal terms are now reported to have been agreed with Spurs. The 23-year-old is set to sign on a five-year deal, bolstering Mauricio Pochettino's squad after the club-record arrival of Tanguy Ndombele.

Spurs close in on Lo Celso

Arsenal forward Takuma Asano has joined Serbian side Partizan Belgrade on a permanent deal, according to <a href="http://mondo.rs/a1208212/Sport/Fudbal/Takuma-Asano-Partizan-Arsenal.html">Mondo</a>. The 24-year-old Japanese international is thought to have signed a three-year deal, with the Gunners set to make a loss on the player they signed three years ago. Asano has spent time out on loan at Stuttgart and Hannover, but never made a first-team appearance for Arsenal.

Arsenal's Asano leaves for Partizan

Napoli have entered the race to sign in-demand Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-7307601/Transfer-news-Napoli-set-launch-60-million-bid-Crystal-Palace-winger-Wilfried-Zaha.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Serie A side have had a frustrating window so far, with attacking&nbsp;targets James Rodriguez and Nicolas Pepe seemingly set to end up elsewhere. But Pepe's Ivory Coast teammate Zaha could fit the bill for Carlo Ancelotti, and the promise of Champions League football may prove an enticing option.

Napoli enter Zaha race

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool must "do the right thing" for both Harry Wilson and the club as discussions remain ongoing about the youngster's future. Wilson scored a stunning goal in Liverpool's win over Lyon on Wednesday, but his future at the club remains undecided. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/we-have-to-do-the-right-thing-klopp-uncertain-on-wilsons/13u24ygg516fg1lcde24xezltm">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Klopp: We have to do the right thing with Wilson

Luis Suarez is already frustrated with new signing Antoine Griezmann, according to <a href="https://www.cuatro.com/deportes/griezmann-luis-suarez-entrenamiento-barcelona_18_2795370155.html">Cuatro</a>. The Uruguayan star has previously spoken out against Griezmann's affinity for his homeland, saying the Frenchman is nor Uruguayan and does not understand what that means. Suarez welcomed Griezmann to Barca when he signed, but did not look at the former Atletico Madrid star at Wednesday's training session.

Suarez already frustrated with Griezmann

Unai Emery stressed that Arsenal's pursuit of Nicolas Pepe is not finalized despite recent comments to the contrary. Lille president Gerard Lopez said on Wednesday that Pepe's move to Arsenal for £72.8 million (€80m/$88m) would soon be completed, but Emery says it is not quite that far along. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/nicolas-pepes-transfer-to-arsenal-is-not-closed-says-emery/1ehmu7h3nfk8t1dhtdb1pcbqr0">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Emery: Pepe deal is not finalized

<a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/leroy-san-fc-bayern-macht-ernst-im-poker-um-den-star-von-manchester-city-63679562,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild+</a> says this is the first official contact about the 23-year-old between the Bundesliga and Premier League champions with negotiations expected to ramp up over the next week. The news of the offer comes only days after Bayern coach Niko <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/niko-kovac-apology-pep-guardiola-leroy-sane-bayern-munich/lw5ol9xcilpt1akujhouepvjb" target="_blank">Kovac was forced to apologise to City</a> after publicly stating he was confident of acquiring Sane in the transfer window.

Bayern make first offer for City's Sane

Bayern Munich has submitted their first offer to Manchester City for Leroy Sane, while also presenting personal terms to the German winger.

Irish midfielder Wes Hoolahan is reportedly in talks with A-League club Newcastle Jets after rejecting an offer to stay in&nbsp;England. The 37-year-old is a free agent after spending last season in the Championship with West Bromwich Albion and is said to have turned down an offer from League Two side Cambridge United despite recently training with the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/hoolahan-closes-in-on-move-to-a-league-side-newcastle-jets/1m4xxr0w14sqd178wcnhms44qa" target="_blank">Read the full story on </a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/hoolahan-closes-in-on-move-to-a-league-side-newcastle-jets/1m4xxr0w14sqd178wcnhms44qa" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Hoolahan closes in on move to A-League side Newcastle Jets

Manchester United would emerge as the big winners if a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala does come to fruition. The Belgian appears poised for an Old Trafford exit, and the club could do a lot worse than filling the void&nbsp;with the Juventus play-maker. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/dybala-for-lukaku-man-utd-cant-believe-their-luck/r8rgwzmys6jd1fjtzm5gc67a2">Read how the deal would benefit Man&nbsp;Utd on Goal!</a>

Dybala for Lukaku? Man Utd can't believe their luck

Juventus'&nbsp;Fabio Paratici is in England for negotiations involving Paulo Dybala's proposed move to Manchester United, but there is another move on the agenda with the other Manchester club. According to <a href="https://www.alfredopedulla.com/" target="_blank">Alfredo Pedulla</a>, the sporting director is also negotiating Joao Cancelo's long-rumoured move to Manchester City. If that move goes through, Juventus will target Matteo Darmian&nbsp;or Elseid Hysaj as a replacement.

Paratici in England to negotiate Cancelo and Dybala moves

Liverpool youngster Ki-Jana Hoever has signed a new long-term deal with&nbsp;the club. The Dutch defender joined Liverpool's academy last summer from&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;and made his senior debut in the&nbsp;FA Cup.&nbsp; Hoever has also featured with the Liverpool first team throughout the club's pre-season tour. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/hoever-signs-new-long-term-liverpool-deal/16dkgfjstyl2r1n5k6j87h51p7">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Hoever signs new Liverpool deal

D.C. United have parted ways with midfielder Chris McCann, <a href="https://www.dcunited.com/post/2019/07/31/dc-united-and-chris-mccann-mutually-part-ways?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=Twitter">the club announced</a>. McCann had joined D.C.&nbsp;this past winter after two seasons with Atlanta United and made six appearances for the club. “We want to thank Chris for his time with the club,” Dave Kasper, United General Manager and VP of Soccer Operations, said. “We wish him the best in his next endeavor.

D.C. United parts ways with McCann

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