Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Messi agrees to €700m Man City contract

Manchester United&nbsp;have completed the signing of Donny van de Beek from&nbsp;Ajax, having agreed to pay £35&nbsp;million (€39m/$46m) plus £4m in add-ons&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Netherlands&nbsp;international midfielder. The 23-year-old joins on a five-year deal with the option to extend for an additional season. Van de Beek spent five seasons at Ajax, where he became a key figure in a squad that reached the Champions League semi-final in 2018-19. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-sign-ajax-star-van-de-beek-in-35m-deal/1defa1m7bxbih11yh396kr862g" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here</a>

Man Utd sign Ajax star Van de Beek in £35m deal

The Dutch international is United's first summer signing

Thiago Alcantara only wants to join Liverpool despite speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/mohamedbouhafsi/status/1301113990442110981" target="_blank">RMC Sport.</a> The Bayern midfielder has reportedly already discussed the switch with Jurgen Klopp and he has made preparations&nbsp;for his move to England. There remains the issue over agreeing a deal with Bayern, however, with talks dragging on as Liverpool attempt to strike a deal with the Bavarians.

Thiago only wants Liverpool move

Lionel Messi's father and agent has opened the door to a move to&nbsp;Manchester City, admitting it will be "difficult" for the six-time Ballon d'Or winner to remain at&nbsp;Barcelona. "A future at Barcelona? It's difficult. It would be difficult to stay," Jorge Messi&nbsp;told&nbsp;El Chrininguito. "I haven't talked with Pep. There's nothing yet with City." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/difficult-to-stay-at-barcelona-messis-father-agent-opens-door-to-/8qsob5x8tl2h1miats1kzw1jc" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Messi's father opens door to Man City move

Jorge Messi says it's now "difficult" to stay at Barca

Liverpool are keen on signing Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-strengthen-two-transfers-summer-22614303" target="_blank">Daily Star.</a> Ajer, who moved into central back for the Scottish champions after Virgil van Dijk left to sign for Premier League side Southampton, could move to Anfield and link up with the Dutchman, who is now martialling the defence at Anfield. He is reportedly one of two more signings Jurgen Klopp is targeting this summer, having sold central defender Dejan Lovren to Zenit.

Liverpool 'want to sign Van Dijk's Celtic successor'

The Reds are reportedly keen on a defender who stepped into the Dutchman's place for the Scottish champions

Paris Saint-Germaim have offered Arsenal&nbsp;£25m (€28m/$33m)&nbsp;plus £5m in add-ons for right-back Hector Bellerin, according to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/sep/01/paris-saint-germain-make-25m-offer-for-arsenals-hector-bellerin" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>.&nbsp; The Gunners need to sell someone this summer after the recent signing of&nbsp;Gabriel Magalhaes&nbsp;but are hesitant to let Bellerin leave.&nbsp; The Spanish defender is also attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Juventus.&nbsp;

PSG submit bid for Bellerin

Lionel Messi has agreed to financial terms with Manchester City that if given the green light would be worth&nbsp;€700 million (£623m/$834m) over five years, claims the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/lionel-messis-incredible-manchester-city-22613144" target="_blank">Daily Record</a>.&nbsp; The Argentine has also been offered an equity stake in City Football Group as part of the deal with Messi expected to spend three years in Manchester before moving to MLS side New York City FC.&nbsp;

Messi agrees to €700m Man City contract

The Barcelona star looks set for a big payday should he secure a move away

Napoli&nbsp;President Aurelio De Laurentiis has said that star duo Kalidou Koulibaly and Arkadiusz Milik "are on the way out, transfer market permitting." Koulibaly has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester City, while&nbsp;Milik appears close to joining either Juventus or Roma. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/napoli-stars-koulibaly-milik-are-on-the-way-out-says/ncbsle5fu9a61d7jaaofrwf6d" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Napoli confirm Koulibaly & Milik 'are on the way out'

Bournemouth forward Josh King has outlined his desire to join Manchester United. King nearly moved to Old Trafford&nbsp;in January and has now admitted that it would be “amazing” if the Red Devils were still interested. The 28-year-old has said his "dream" is to play in the Champions League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/king-flirts-with-man-utd-move-as-bournemouth-striker-reveals/fg88txriaa8r13hkdk2z73n5c" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

King flirts with Man Utd move

Inter Miami are nearing a deal for Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain, reports <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4171483/inter-miamigonzalo-higuain-close-to-agreeing-personal-terms-source" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The MLS side and the 32-year-old are nearing an agreement on personal terms, freeing the way for a transfer to Florida. New Juventus head coach Andrea Pirlo has told Higuain that he is not in his plans moving forward.

Inter Miami close in on Higuain deal

Former&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;star Sjaak Swart has claimed that Arsenal had strong interest in Donny van de Beek, but couldn't afford him. Van de Beek completed a&nbsp;£35&nbsp;million (€39m/$46m) move to Manchester United&nbsp;from Ajax on Wednesday, with a host of clubs across Europe missing out. Swart also said that Real Madrid were closing in on the Dutch international's signing in March, only for the coronavirus pandemic to thwart their plans. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-really-wanted-van-de-beek-but-man-utd-is-the-right/6vr2hwsimsnl15r23av4lz5o8" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

'Arsenal really wanted Van de Beek but couldn't afford him'

West Brom&nbsp;have agreed a fee of up to £18 million ($24m) to sign Grady&nbsp;Diangana from West Ham, <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/09/02/west-brom-make-12m-bid-west-ham-winger-grady-diangana/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a> reports. Diangana tallied eight goals and seven assists while on loan with West Brom last term, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League. The Hammers are expected to use the fee from&nbsp;Diangana's sale to bid for Brentford star&nbsp;Said Benrahma.

West Brom set to land £18m Diangana from West Ham

Everton have agreed a fee of around £20 million ($27m) for Watford midfielder&nbsp;Abdoulaye Doucoure, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/_pauljoyce/status/1301205882311671808?s=20" target="_blank">The Times.</a> The 27-year-old will join a rebuilt Toffees midfield, with the club also set to add Allan and James Rodriguez in the coming days.

Everton agree £20m fee for Doucoure

Gareth Bale has hit out at&nbsp;Real Madrid, saying his current club&nbsp;"make things very difficult" as he continues to look for an exit. The 31-year-old is looking for more game time after making just two appearances in&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;after the coronavirus break ended in June Bale nearly joined Chinese side Jiangsu Suning last summer, only for the deal to collapse at the last minute.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bale-open-to-premier-league-return-but-admits-real-madrid/dw6ph5q8uxx01adq1jdr6lt8e" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Bale wants to leave but Madrid 'make things very difficult'

Fulham manager Scott Parker has been rewarded for taking the club back to the Premier League by signing a contract extension through 2023. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rewarded for his efforts. 🏅 Scott has a new contract! 👔<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SUPERSCOTT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SUPERSCOTT</a>— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/1301203329276686336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Parker signs Fulham extension 

Newcastle are in talks over a deal with former Bournemouth winger&nbsp;Ryan Fraser, according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/newcastle-united-in-talks-with-free-agent-ryan-fraser-vtg25s20v?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1599065721" target="_blank">The Times.</a> Fraser is a free agent after leaving the Cherries in June, having spent eight years with the club. The 26-year-old could become Newcastle's second summer signing&nbsp;after Jeff Hendrick joined from Burnley.

Newcastle in talks with Fraser

Aston Villa in talks to sign Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, reports the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54001034" target="_blank">BBC</a>. The 28-year-old is hoping to stay in the Premier League after the Cherries' relegation, with Villa looking to secure the England striker with a £20 million ($27m) bid. Villa are also close to signing Nottingham Forest&nbsp;right-back Matty Cash for around £16m ($21m).

Villa in talks over £20m Wilson deal

Saudi club Al-Nassr have bid $18 million (£14m) for Atlanta United midfielder Gonzalo "Pity" Martinez, reports <a href="https://www.tycsports.com/river-plate/atentos-river-y-huracan-millonaria-oferta-por-el-pity-martinez-20200902.html" target="_blank">TyC Sports.</a> The 27-year-old is in his second season with the MLS side after joining from River Plate in 2019. Both River and Martinez's former club&nbsp;Huracan would receive solidarity payments from&nbsp;Al-Nassr&nbsp;if the deal goes through.

Al-Nassr make $18m bid for Martinez

Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon has admitted he may be forced to leave Santiago Bernabeu. The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Sevilla, where he helped&nbsp;Julen Lopetegui's men to a fourth-place finish in&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;and a&nbsp;Europa League&nbsp;title.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-defender-reguilon-admits-he-may-be-forced-to/1w9sq7xovjqnx1azrvhpo99g9q" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Reguilon leaves door open for Real Madrid exit

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚽ Benicio Baker-Boaitey reforça as nossas camadas jovens 👉 16 anos 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Internacional Inglês<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCPorto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCPorto</a> <a href="https://t.co/7B8rOGcJyg">pic.twitter.com/7B8rOGcJyg</a>— FC Porto (@FCPorto) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCPorto/status/1301159638830809088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

FC Porto sign England U-16 star from West Ham

Donny van de Beek&nbsp;has completed a medical at&nbsp;Manchester United, according to<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12060602/donny-van-de-beek-completes-manchester-united-medical-ahead-of-40m-move" target="_blank"> Sky Sports.</a> The 23-year-old is set to move to Old Trafford from Ajax, joining the Premier League club for a £40 million ($53)&nbsp;fee. Van de Beek&nbsp;had his medical while with the Netherlands national team ahead of their Nations League games against&nbsp;Poland and Italy.

Van de Beek completes Man Utd medical

Arsenal left-back&nbsp;Sead Kolasinac is interested in a return to Schalke, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/schalke-04-darum-braucht-schalke-kolasinac-so-dringend-72692682.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>.&nbsp; Kolasinac was a fan-favourite with the Royal Blues before joining the Gunners in 2017, and has recently told friends of his desire to return home.&nbsp; A move could prove financially challenging for cash-strapped Schalke, with&nbsp;Kolasinac&nbsp;having a contract in north London through 2022.

Kolasinac wants Schalke return

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Matija Sarkic has joined <a href="https://twitter.com/shrewsweb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shrewsweb</a> on loan for the 2020/21 campaign. Best of luck, Matija 👊 🐺🗞— Wolves (@Wolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves/status/1301174048479760384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Wolves GK Sarkic joins Shrewsbury on loan

Manchester United midfielder Fred is the subject of interest from Roma - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-c-e-fred-nel-mirino-di-fonseca-93198" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Giallorossi want to bring in the Brazilian on loan with the option to buy, as Paulo Fonseca looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season. Fred still has three years left to run on his current contract with United, but the impending arrival of Donny van de Beek from Ajax could see him slip down the squad pecking order.

Roma target Man Utd midfielder Fred 

West Brom have reached an agreement to sign&nbsp;Grady Diangana from West Ham on a permanent deal&nbsp;- according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer-centre" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 22-year-old spent the 2019-20 season on loan at the Hawthorns, scoring eight goals in 30 Championship appearances. The Baggies are ready to fork out a club-record fee of £18 million ($24m) to bring&nbsp;Diangana onto their books ahead of their return to the Premier League.

West Brom set to sign Diangana on permanent deal

Ivan Rakitic insists&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;remain "the best option for all players" but admits he does not know whether Lionel Messi will leave the club. Rakitic this week agreed a return to Sevilla from Barca for an initial fee of just €1.5 million,&nbsp;signing a four-year deal with Julen Lopetegui's side. His departure has been overshadowed by the news that Messi also wants to leave Camp Nou, having told the club as much last week. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-is-always-the-first-and-best-option-rakitic-offers/14s76pwezu7sd16em0sfu4foqb" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Rakitic offers future advice to Messi

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Danke für alles, <a href="https://twitter.com/Phil_Coutinho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Phil_Coutinho</a>! 🙏 🔗 <a href="https://t.co/7jrA4Wq5E6">https://t.co/7jrA4Wq5E6</a> — CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE 🏆 (@FCBayern) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern/status/1301139990236274689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bayern confirm Coutinho's return to Barca

Gonzalo Higuain's agent has revealed that he has received offers from&nbsp;England,&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;and&nbsp;MLS&nbsp;for the exit-bound&nbsp;Juventus&nbsp;striker. "He has received offers from&nbsp;France, England, Spain,&nbsp;China&nbsp;and USA clubs, but not the ones that could make you go weak at the knees," the forward's brother and representative Nicolas Higuain&nbsp;told&nbsp;Tuttosport. "We will make our evaluation carefully, but two things I can say for sure: Gonzalo will no longer play in&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;and most of all he will never play for Boca Juniors. "He grew up at River Plate and he would never join their rivals.&nbsp;Retiring? This is nonsense. The time has not come yet, he wants to play. How long he will play, it's up to him. "But he wants to keep playing. Maybe he will return to Argentina in the future, but not now." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/higuains-agent-reveals-offers-from-england-spain-mls-for/18k92mq81i0q516nlclvriespd" target="_blank">Check out the full story on Goal!</a>

Higuain agent reveals offers from England

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome September 🌦️... Aspettando <a href="https://twitter.com/LuisSuarez9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LuisSuarez9</a> ❓❗❓ 😄 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/turin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#turin</a> <a href="https://t.co/bm62ahAQyo">pic.twitter.com/bm62ahAQyo</a>— Claudio Marchisio (@ClaMarchisio8) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClaMarchisio8/status/1301097650125770752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Marchisio teases Suarez to Juventus announcement

Eric Garcia reacts to Messi to Man City links

Aston Villa are in pole position to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero - according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/2034025/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. Everton have also been linked with the Argentine, who is eager to secure a move away from Old Trafford after playing second fiddle to David de Gea for the past five years. United currently value Romero at around £10 million ($13m), and may be&nbsp;open to including the 33-year-old as a makeweight in any possible deal for Villa talisman Jack Grealish.

Villa in pole position to sign Man Utd keeper Romero

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🔥 𝐌𝐀𝐗 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 🔥 Herzlich Willkommen Philipp Max 👊🏻<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnnounceMax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnnounceMax</a> — PSV (@PSV) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSV/status/1301067946584952838?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

PSV announce signing of Augsburg left-back Max

Germany striker Kevin Volland has completed a move to Monaco from Bayer Leverkusen. The French outfit confirmed the 28-year-old's arrival via their <a href="https://www.asmonaco.com/en/kevin-volland-joins-as-monaco/" target="_blank">official website</a> on Tuesday. Volland, who scored 50 goals in 148 games for Leverkusen, has since a four-year contract at Stade Louis II.

Volland joins Monaco from Leverkusen 

<a href="https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1301082540913111042" target="_blank">Goal</a> has learned that Barcelona have not been in contact with Liverpool over a potential deal for Georginio Wijnaldum. Ronald Koeman has reportedly set his sights on the Netherlands international after inheriting the managerial reins at Camp Nou, with a €15 million (£13m/$18m) deal believed to be in the works. However, Barca have yet to make a formal approach for Wijnaldum, who still has one year left to run on his current contract at Liverpool.

Barca not in contact with Liverpool over Wijnaldum

Liverpool&nbsp;need to make some signings with&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;"kicking at their heels"&nbsp;according to Emile Heskey, who has admitted to being a "little bit worried" about the lack of summer spending at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp guided Liverpool to their first league title in three decades last season, while also delivering the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. The Reds finished 18 points clear at the top of the league after being crowned champions with a record-breaking seven games left to spare, but their biggest test is yet to come. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-signings-chelsea-kicking-at-their-heels-heskey/1nld26bltds4218gg1p8gpp1te" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'Liverpool need signings with Chelsea kicking at their heels'

Atletico Madrid are close to completing the signing of&nbsp;Getafe defender&nbsp;Mathias Olivera - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20200901/483265655026/el-atletico-cerca-de-cerrar-el-fichaje-de-mathias-olivera.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Los Rojiblancos want the 22-year-old to come in and provide competition for&nbsp;Renan Lodi at left-back next season. Getafe are hopeful that Atletico will loan Victor Mollejo to&nbsp;Coliseum Alfonso Perez as part of the deal, which is likely to be finalised in the coming days.

Atletico close to signing Getafe's Olivera

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ <a href="https://twitter.com/shaneduffy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shaneduffy</a> has completed a season-long loan to <a href="https://twitter.com/CelticFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CelticFC</a>. 👊 All the best for the season, Shane!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BHAFC</a> 🔵⚪️ — Brighton &amp; Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1301067336225521664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Brighton send Duffy out on loan to Celtic 

Arsenal will not have the option to purchase Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid even if he moves on loan to Emirates Stadium for a second time, according to <a href="https://diariomadridista.okdiario.com/real-madrid/madrid-no-esta-dispuesto-perder-ceballos-63601" target="_blank">Diario Madridista</a>. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-close-in-on-ceballos-after-breakthrough-in-madrid/158tb8k3opxxa1kn1tsrdbdmwj" target="_blank">Ceballos is set for a second spell with the Gunners in 2020-21 after impressing on loan for Mikel Arteta's side last season</a>. After initially struggling to find form, the 24-year-old was excellent when the Premier League restarted and was key in helping his team win the FA Cup. Real are keen for Ceballos to continue gaining first team football at Arsenal, but feel he could eventually star at Santiago Bernabeu and are not willing to risk letting him go permanently.

'No option to buy' in Ceballos loan to Arsenal

Newly promoted Premier League side West Bromwich Albion want to boost their attacking options by signing Michy Batshuayi from Chelsea, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-west-brom-make-approach-to-sign-chelsea-star-valued-at-50m-in-2018/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 26-year-old Belgium international is on the fringes of the first team picture at Stamford Bridge, and has been bumped further down the pecking order by the arrival of Timo Werner this summer. West Brom are reportedly keen to sign Batshuayi on a season-long loan, however Chelsea are said to want to sell permanently for around £25 million as the forward is in the final year of his contract.

West Brom 'keen on Batshuayi'

Presidential candidate&nbsp;Victor Font fears it is too late to keep Lionel Messi at&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and says it is vital the captain&nbsp;leaves on amicable terms in the hope he may return in some capacity. Font last week stated that the only way the six-time Ballon d'Or winner might remain at Camp Nou is if president&nbsp;Josep Maria Bartomeu, the man he hopes to replace, resigns. He now feels too much water has gone under the bridge to avoid losing Messi. Asked if it is too late for Messi to change his mind, Font&nbsp;told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-leaving-barcelona-looks-likely-says-presidential-candidate-/e8rhbfvze9by1t76vw7oauxln" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>: "That's the way it seems. This is the best football club in the world and we will do everything to ensure that the association with Messi stays."

Messi exit looks likely - Font

Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz underwent a medical with Chelsea on Sunday, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1300924591175540736?s=20" target="_blank">Bild</a>.&nbsp; The young German attacker has been a long-time target for the Blues with a deal now close to being finalised.&nbsp;

Havertz has Chelsea medical

After being let go by Juventus, Gonzalo Higuain could be heading to MLS.&nbsp; According to <a href="https://api.vodgc.net/player/v2/embed/playerId/HAOD091501186779/contentId/974453?external_playlist=973925,973468,973467,973135,973133,973132,972457,970051,969578,969575,968179,967803,960914,960912,960897,960710,960684,960673,960672,960668,960657,960643,960628,960625,960620,960617,960613,959693,959317,959307,959301,959297,959295,959284,959278,959274,959246,959217,959184,958845,958780,958767,958763,958711,958700,957860,957825,957822,957796#" target="_blank">TyC Sports</a>, the 32-year-old striker has reached a principle of agreement with Inter Miami.&nbsp; Former Turin team-mate&nbsp;Blaise Matuidi also recently sealed his own move to Miami as the club owned by David Beckham looks to land another big name.&nbsp;

Higuain agrees to Inter Miami move

Fulham manager Scott Parker will sign a new three-year deal with the club after securing their return to the Premier League.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12556782/scott-parker-fulham-new-contract-exclusive/?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=sunfootballtwitter&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1598996624" target="_blank">The Sun</a> reports that after lengthy talks a fresh deal has been agreed with official confirmation expected before the new season kicks off.&nbsp;

Parker to sign new Fulham deal 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Inter are getting closer to sign Arturo Vidal. The agreement on personal terms is almost ready by days. His agent is now working to find a way out from Barça for free - Inter don’t want to pay any after Barcelona told he’s totally out of the project. 🇨🇱 <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DiMarzio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DiMarzio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1300904092768899072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Inter trying to sign Vidal for free

Juventus&nbsp;have stepped up their chase for striker Luis Suarez, who appears increasingly likely to be leaving&nbsp;Barcelona.&nbsp; Though Juve have focused on a number of forwards this summer, sources have told&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;that the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;champions now have the Uruguayan at the top of their wish list.&nbsp; The 33-year-old is heading for the exit at Barcelona, as new head coach Ronald Koeman has informed him that he does not feature in his plans moving forward.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-step-up-pursuit-of-barcelona-forward-suarez/s20ar0tigc971iylnljsjfxqh" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Juventus step up pursuit of Barcelona forward Suarez

Jose Mourinho is eager for Tottenham to sell Tanguy Ndombele if a buyer can be found, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8687313/Tottenham-keen-offload-54m-midfielder-Tanguy-Ndombele.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Spurs manager is also willing to let defender Serge Aurier leave as he prioritises finding another striker as back-up for Harry Kane.&nbsp;

Tottenham ready to sell Ndombele

Benfica defender Cristian Lema is in talks to join New York City FC on loan, claims <a href="https://www.tycsports.com/liga-profesional-de-futbol/cristian-lema-vuelve-a-sonar-en-la-mls-20200901.html" target="_blank">TyC Sports</a>.&nbsp; Despite interest from Newell's Old Boys, who he played for on loan last season, the Argentine now looks bound for a season in MLS.&nbsp;

NYCFC closing in on Benfica's Lema

Arsenal remain keen to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey and are preparing to offload three players to ensure a deal can be done, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-thomas-partey-transfer-atletico-22614138" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; Matteo Guendouzi,&nbsp;Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Rob Holding are all up for grabs as the Gunners look to fund a move for Partey.&nbsp; Atletico were previously offered Guendouzi plus&nbsp;£22 million (€24m/$29m) for Partey but refused the offer.&nbsp;

Arsenal to sell trio to fund Partey move

Frenkie de Jong has revealed that Lionel Messi remains in&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;players' WhatsApp group chat despite recently asking to leave the club. Messi&nbsp;recently revealed his intention to leave Barcelona,&nbsp;with the likes of&nbsp;Inter,&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;and, most prominently,&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;linked to the Argentinian star.&nbsp; In the week since Messi's announcement shook the football landscape, he has done little to walk back&nbsp;that initial request as he reportedly continues to insist that his time at Barca is over. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-is-still-in-the-barca-whatsapp-group-de-jong/14o9kcvkelbpe1d1ontv4y9cef" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Messi is still in Barca's WhatsApp group

James Rodriguez is set to swap Real Madrid for Everton with the two clubs agreeing to a deal, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/09/01/exclusive-everton-agree-three-year-deal-real-madrids-james-rodriguez/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>.&nbsp; The 29-year-old attacker will join the Toffees on a three-year contract&nbsp;after struggling to secure regular game time in Madrid.&nbsp; James made just nine La Liga appearances for Zinedine Zidane's side last term.&nbsp;

Everton secure deal for James Rodriguez

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Sundowns invited for tournament outside SA as PSL takes break

Pirates-linked right-back opens up on competing with Mudau after Monyane snub ahead of AFCON 

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 Chiefs wrap up UK tour against QPR as Bafana defender helps English club keep clean sheet  

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