Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Tottenham closing on Ceballos capture

Antoine Griezmann's transfer to Barcelona is 'a done deal', reports Fabrizio Romano of&nbsp;Sky Sport Italia. The Frenchman's future has been the subject of much debate in recent transfer windows, but it seems as if he could be making the move to Camp Nou this summer after Barca president Josep Bartomeu confirmed a meeting between the Catalan giants and Atletico Madrid took place. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Griezmann to Barcelona is a done deal. The Barça president Josep Bartomeu confirmed the meeting with Atlético Madrid but the two clubs have the total agreement as Griezmann with Barça. ✔️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1147183651848740864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Griezmann to Barcelona 'a done deal'

The Atletico Madrid forward is reportedly on the verge of completing a move to Camp Nou

Tottenham are closing in on a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/07/05/primera/1562315570_626712.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Mauricio Pochettino is said to have spoken with the 22-year-old and convinced him that he would be an important part of Spurs' plans in 2019-20.

Tottenham closing on Ceballos capture

Arsenal have tabled a €32 million (£29m/$36m) bid for Real Madrid forward Lucas Vazquez, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/07/03/primera/1562183179_639786.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=MQ%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjA%3D" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Gunners are said to face competition for the 28-year-old from Inter, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal table bid for Vazquez

Manchester United will not only net an extraordinary £70m (€78m/$88m) transfer fee for Paul Pogba from Real Madrid but also Gareth Bale and Toni Kroos in part-exchange, claims <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1148993/Real-Madrid-Manchester-United-Paul-Pogba-transfer-news" target="_blank">the Express</a>. The Red Devils midfielder and World Cup winner has stoked speculation that his time at Old Trafford is over after something of a muted second spell at the club. Los Blancos are apparently desperate to bring the Frenchman to Santiago Bernabeu - and are willing to pony up a significant cash fee plus two major players to get their man.

United to get Bale, Kroos for Pogba

Red Devils to net two players plus lump sum

Former&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brazil&nbsp;midfielder Kleberson says his old international teammate Dani Alves could be a hit at Jurgen Klopp’s&nbsp;Liverpoolafter the full-back's departure from&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain. Alves left the&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;champions last month after winning back-to-back titles during his two-year spell in the French capital. The 36-year-old, who is set to skipper his country when they take on&nbsp;Peru&nbsp;in the Copa America final on Sunday, is yet to reveal what his next move will be in club football. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dani-alves-would-be-a-hit-at-jurgen-klopps-liverpool/1hmnbwnih9vnt185u7ws05f64j" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

'Dani Alves would be a hit at Liverpool'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="es">🔵⚪ Bem-vindo / Welcome / ようこそ Shoya Nakajima 🇯🇵<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCPorto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCPorto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeNakajima?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeNakajima</a> <a href="https://t.co/PUPDKbpWoY">pic.twitter.com/PUPDKbpWoY</a>— FC Porto (@FCPorto) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCPorto/status/1147228703044308993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">5 de julio de 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Porto sign Nakajima

Atletico Madrid&nbsp;have hit back at&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;president Josep Bartomeu with a scathing statement registering the club's "disgust" at how the Catalans and Antoine Griezmann have conducted themselves. Bartomeu revealed on Friday that talks had been held between Barca and Atletico directors over the possible signing of the France striker.&nbsp; Griezmann has already informed his current club that he will not be returning for 2019-20, with Barca odds-on to complete a deal this summer.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/griezmann-and-barca-have-had-agreement-since-march-atletico/ogvd3ptfl0s31dyib55trgh16" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Atletico 'disgusted' at Barca and Griezmann

Toni Duggan has left FC&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;Femeni following two successful seasons with the club. Duggan joined the Spanish side in 2017 and went on to play 72 games, scoring 29 goals in the process. In 2018, she won the Copa de la Reina and the Copa Catalunya Femenina. During her time in Barcelona, she was twice a runner-up in the Primera Division Femenina and also the UEFA Women’s&nbsp;Champions League, last season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/toni-duggan-leaves-fc-barcelona-femeni/ver9akwzahvk1189lzoidh2e8" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Duggan to leave Barcelona Femeni

Lille president Gerard Lopez has confirmed that talks have taken place with various clubs regarding Nicolas Pepe, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/nicolas-pepe-liverpool-confirmed-lille-17479508" target="_blank">rmcsport</a>. The Reds have been linked with the Ivory Coast winger this summer, who scored 22 goals in Ligue 1 for Lille last season. "I know there have been discussions with the player but not with us as a club, Liverpool has players in his position, and I read that he could go there if players leave. "We had two offers before the African Cup of Nations, we'll see after that."

Lille president hints at Liverpool talks over Pepe

Columbus Crew have completed the signing of PSV goalkeeper Eloy Room. The Curacao&nbsp;'keeper made 160 appearances in the Eredivisie for PSV, Vitesse and Go Ahead Eagles and has also made 30 international appearances.&nbsp; He will officially join the club when the MLS transfer window opens on July 9, pending international clearance. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crew96?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crew96</a> signs Curacao international goalkeeper <a href="https://twitter.com/EloyRoom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EloyRoom</a>! 📰: <a href="https://t.co/77ElOsU7u9">https://t.co/77ElOsU7u9</a> <a href="https://t.co/C0taGD9qCC">pic.twitter.com/C0taGD9qCC</a>— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrewSC/status/1147158381821648897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Room joins Columbus Crew

Juventus have completed the signing of Sassuolo defender Merih Demiral, who signs a five-year deal in Turin. The 21-year-old joins the Serie A champions for a fee of €18 million (£16m/$20m) which is payable across&nbsp;four financial years. Demiral made 14 appearances for Sassuolo last season, scoring two goals. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">OFFICIAL⎮Merih Demiral is a Juventus player! ⚫️⚪️ ➡️<a href="https://t.co/EDPOe2RBCe">https://t.co/EDPOe2RBCe</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeMerih?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeMerih</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LiveAhead?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LiveAhead</a> <a href="https://t.co/jTY9JGbdrJ">pic.twitter.com/jTY9JGbdrJ</a>— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1147197065811783680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

Juventus sign €18m Merih Demiral

Jose Mourinho has rejected the offer of becoming&nbsp;Guangzhou Evergrande manager, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jul/05/jose-mourinho-rejects-guangzhou-evergrande-chinese-super-league-manchester-united" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>. The former Manchester United boss was offered a salary 'far greater' than the £15 million-a-year he earned at Old Trafford, but turned the Chinese Super League club down for family reasons. Mourinho had previously hinted at entering international management, but the Guardian have&nbsp;reported that he now prefers to return to club management with the right team.

Mourinho rejects Guangzhou Evergrande offer

Youri Tielemans is set to join Leicester City in a permanent deal that would see him become the club's record-signing for a fee of £40 million ($50m), reports The Telegraph's John Percy. The Belgian midfielder spent last season on loan with the Foxes and was reportedly a transfer target for Manchester United this summer, but he is now set to finalise his move to the King Power Stadium and undergo a medical this weekend. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">As reported on Wednesday, Youri Tielemans is set to become Leicester’s record signing at £40m. Tielemans will have a medical this weekend. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lcfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#lcfc</a> played a blinder on this one 👏🏻— John Percy (@JPercyTelegraph) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1147186633034412037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </center>

£40m Tielemans to become Leicester's record-signing

Barcelona&nbsp;president Josep Maria Bartomeu has admitted defeat in his club's efforts to re-sign Neymar. Bartomeu says PSG does not want to sell the Brazilian winger, effectively ending Barca's pursuit of their former star. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/no-way-neymar-coming-to-barca-but-talks-are-open-over/1p8wbntb6dvo01vd4vqn1qw74s">Read his full quotes on Goal!</a>

'No way' Neymar comes to Barca

Goalkeeper Ralf Fahrmann has joined Norwich on a season-long loan, the club announced. The German shot-stopper comes from Schalke, having made 229 appearances for the Bundesliga club. However, he made just 17 appearances this season with&nbsp;Alexander Nubel pushing him for the No. 1 spot. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Goalkeeper Ralf Fährmann has joined <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ncfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ncfc</a> on a season-long loan deal from Schalke! 👊 — Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1147172945229303813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Fahrmann joins Norwich on loan

Sadio Berahino will be given a chance to rebuild his career with Birmingham City as the club has offered the striker a trial, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9446467/birmingham-saido-berahino-career-lifeline-axed-stoke-striker-trial-transfer/">the Sun</a>.&nbsp; Berahino is expected to end his unsuccessful spell at Stoke City this summer despite having&nbsp;three years left on the contract he signed after his switch from West Brom in 2017. Any move for Berahino would be a welcome one for the striker, who&nbsp;made one start and one substitute appearance since Nathan Jones&nbsp;took over at Stoke in January.

Birmingham City offer Berahino trial

Former&nbsp;Scotland&nbsp;boss Alex McLeish says that Kieran Tierney is ready to join “a more important club than&nbsp;Celtic”. Tierney has been linked to the likes of Arsenal and Napoli in recent weeks, and McLeish says he is ready for the jump. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/tierney-is-ready-for-a-more-important-club-mcleish-talks-up-move-/75iyhzdztdrn1t3grbiqcmtqz">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Tierney is ready for a more important club' 

Samir Nasri has signed with Belgian side Anderlecht, the club announced. The move reunites Nasri with former Manchester City team-mate Vincent Kompany, who will manage the club this season. Nasri resurfaced with West Ham in January after serving a ban after testing positive for a banned substance.&nbsp; <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> He's in! Welcome Samir Nasri. Bienvenue au <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RSCA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RSCA</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeSamir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeSamir</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYM</a> <a href="https://t.co/Na6f99joCQ">pic.twitter.com/Na6f99joCQ</a> — RSC Anderlecht (@rscanderlecht) <a href="https://twitter.com/rscanderlecht/status/1147160573022523393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Anderlecht add Nasri

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expecting&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;to complete more transfer business before the summer window slams shut, with the Red Devils being linked with the likes of Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes. Solskjaer has told the club’s official website “I think we’ve been quite calm and good in the market as we’ve got the right people, and we’re still working on a case or two.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-expecting-more-business-at-man-utd-amid-links-to/2a2yiwtqduiz1cz2ndro5jwcv" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Solskjaer expecting more business at Man Utd

Louie Barry has turned down the offer of fresh terms at West Brom, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11698/11757387/louie-barry-rejects-west-brom-contract-amid-barcelona-and-psg-interest" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Terms were put to the youngster by the Baggies on his 16th birthday, but he has knocked them back as he continues to spark talk of interest from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

Barry snubs West Brom offer amid Barca talk

Jose Mourinho is in talks with the owner of Guangzhou Evergrande over a possible move to the Chinese Super League club, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/07/05/jose-mourinho-talks-chinas-richest-man-take-charge-guangzhou/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. Hui Ka Yan is the richest man in China and is eager to bring the former Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid boss to Asia.

Mourinho in talks over China role

Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow is a target for Championship side Blackburn, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11676/11757377/newcastle-goalkeeper-karl-darlow-interesting-blackburn" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The former Nottingham Forest shot-stopper has slipped down the pecking order at St James' Park and could soon be on the move.

Newcastle keeper wanted by Blackburn

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Welcome to the Albion, <a href="https://twitter.com/fkrovinovic10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fkrovinovic10</a> ✍🏼<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WBA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WBA</a> <a href="https://t.co/xpDe4q6btW">pic.twitter.com/xpDe4q6btW</a>— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WBA/status/1147143621348659200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New boy for the Baggies

Wilfried Zaha remains Arsenal’s priority this summer as they look to bring in a winger to bolster their attack. The Gunners are exploring other options due to the difficulty they face convincing&nbsp;Crystal Palace&nbsp;to part with their star man, but&nbsp;Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez is not understood&nbsp;to be on the agenda. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-focus-remains-on-zaha-despite-30m-lucas-vazquez-link/1433p0g0nd0jn12m7m6f0hpvo4" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Arsenal focus remains on Zaha

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🙋‍♂️ ¡Déjale tu mensaje de <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OngiEtorriOdegaard?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OngiEtorriOdegaard</a> a <a href="https://twitter.com/martinio98?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@martinio98</a>! 💙⚪️&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AurreraReala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AurreraReala</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RealSociedad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealSociedad</a> <a href="https://t.co/JU5DsUl86W">pic.twitter.com/JU5DsUl86W</a>— Real Sociedad Fútbol (@RealSociedad) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealSociedad/status/1147144461287342080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Odegaard links up with Sociedad

Anderlecht are closing in on a deal for Samir Nasri, according to <a href="https://www.hln.be/sport/voetbal/belgisch-voetbal/anderlecht/straffe-kost-kompany-en-anderlecht-halen-nasri-naar-het-park~a2b2bec1/" target="_blank">HLN</a>. The France international, who has previously played alongside Vincent Kompany at Manchester City, is a free agent after seeing a short-term deal at West Ham come to a close.

Kompany keen to land Nasri

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">We're delighted to announce the signing of centre-back Maxime Awoudja from <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayernEN</a>. The 21-year-old has signed a contract until 30 June 2022. Welcome to Stuttgart, Maxime! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VfB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VfB</a> <a href="https://t.co/iMB3M3akUB">pic.twitter.com/iMB3M3akUB</a>— VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) <a href="https://twitter.com/VfB_int/status/1147115816133021696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Stuttgart sign Awoudja from Bayern

Tottenham&nbsp;should be looking to keep Kieran Trippier while snapping up Ryan Sessegnon, says Pascal Chimbonda. It has been suggested that there could be defensive departures in north London this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sign-sessegnon-and-keep-trippier-chimbonda-offers-tottenham/5py7o75vcte01ee9oth86v6rz" target="_blank">Here is what a former full-back has had to say on the mooted deals.</a>

‘Sign Sessegnon and keep Trippier’

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🆕 Viernes de presentación... ¡y de fichaje! 🔝 ¡Bienvenido, <a href="https://twitter.com/sergio_regui?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sergio_regui</a>! 💪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/vamosmiSevilla?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#vamosmiSevilla</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeareSevilla?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeareSevilla</a>— Sevilla Fútbol Club (@SevillaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SevillaFC/status/1147128467663679488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sevilla snap up Reguilon from Real

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">✍️ | SIGNING | USA international checks in at New York. 🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rufc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rufc</a> Read about Matthew Olosunde, who becomes summer signing number six, here. ⬇️<a href="https://t.co/hHp4KCfnSM">https://t.co/hHp4KCfnSM</a> ️— Rotherham United (@OfficialRUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialRUFC/status/1147120460129275905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

USMNT international joins Rotherham

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic wants to sit down with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to discuss his future, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/3893467/sources-man-utds-matic-to-discuss-future" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Serbian has been made aware of interest from Inter and AC Milan, with it now his desire to clarify his position at Old Trafford before making a final decision. Matic racked up 28 Premier League appearances for the Red Devils last season, scoring once.

Matic set for future talks with Man United

The highly-rated winger, who is currently on the books of Dinamo Zagreb, is another of the emerging talents to have been linked with the Red Devils Dani Olmo claims to know “absolutely nothing” about reports linking him with a move to&nbsp;Manchester United, with the&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;U21 star merely looking for regular game time. The highly-rated winger is among the emerging talents to have been mooted as a possible target for the Red Devils. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/olmo-responds-to-man-utd-rumours-after-starring-for-spain-at-u21-/13jje48izge7817bt5pdh9cdyy" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Olmo responds to Man United rumours

Bohemians forward Ali Reghba has completed a move to Leicester for an undisclosed fee. The 19-year-old impressed while on trial at the King Power Stadium earlier this year, scoring twice in two Premier League 2 matches. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Striker Ali Reghba joins Leicester City for undisclosed fee: <a href="https://t.co/u21H8TeXjy">https://t.co/u21H8TeXjy</a> <a href="https://t.co/0xFn5DEBaV">pic.twitter.com/0xFn5DEBaV</a> — Bohemian FC 🔴⚫ (@bfcdublin) <a href="https://twitter.com/bfcdublin/status/1147090453776539649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ali Reghba signs for Leicester 

Getafe are interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz on loan, as <a href="https://www.directvsports.com/futbol/espana/la-liga/noticias/getafe-podria-salir-real-madrid-con-destino-getafe" target="_blank">Direct TV Sports</a>&nbsp;reports. The 19-year-old completed a €17m ($19m, £15m) switch to Santiago Bernabeu from Manchester City in January, but after an influx of summer signings, he may find regular playing time hard to come by under Zinedine Zidane next season. "We're going to ask Real Madrid for Brahim Díaz," Getafe president Angel Torres said at Getafe's 2019/20 kit launch. "I'll speak with [Madrid director general] Jose Angel Sanchez."

Getafe interested in loaning Real Madrid's Diaz

Tottenham&nbsp;midfielder Christian Eriksen "won't play in&nbsp;Real Madrid's first team" if he decides to join the club during the transfer window, according to Pascal Chimbonda. The Denmark international dropped a bombshell in June by expressing&nbsp;his desire to "try something new", after six years of service for Spurs. Real Madrid has been mooted as his most likely next destination, as boss Zinedine Zidane continues a major summer overhaul at Santiago Bernabeu. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/eriksen-wont-play-in-real-madrids-first-team-spurs-star/n27x8hqnidst1geg3jr4pwkxy" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Eriksen warned amid Real Madrid switch rumours

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 😍 <a href="https://twitter.com/DeJongFrenkie21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeJongFrenkie21</a> ✅ Passed Physical 🔜 Camp Nou <a href="https://t.co/BwFh3ZMdop">pic.twitter.com/BwFh3ZMdop</a> — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1147082685006979073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Frenkie de Jong passes Barca medical

Atletico Madrid are preparing an offer to sign Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata on a permanent deal, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/07/05/atletico-madrid-preparing-bid-sign-alvaro-morata-chelsea-permanent/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The Spaniard spent the second half of last season on loan at Wanda Metropolitano and has expressed his desire to stay in Madrid. A £50 million ($63m) fee has been mooted, amid the threat of the Blues recalling Morata from his 18-month loan ahead of schedule.

Atletico to try and sign Morata permanently

In an exclusive interview with Goal, Arsenal's former transfer fixer Dick Law opens up about the Gunners' failed move for the striker in 2013. Some six years ago, the north London outfit infamously bid £40m+1 for then Liverpool striker Luis Suarez. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/it-was-never-going-to-be-40m1-ex-arsenal-transfer-fixer-law/19sfa5yu6vfei1pfn2z46pal9w" target="_blank">Here is the story behind that saga.</a>

The story behind Arsenal's fabled £40m+1 Suarez bid

Manchester City are ready to re-open contract talks with Ilkay Gundogan, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3893115/source-city-to-resume-gundogan-extension-talks" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. As things stand, the Germany international midfielder will see his current terms with the Premier League champions expire in the summer of 2020.

Man City to resume Gundogan talks

Buffon explains Juventus return

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">🔴🔵 Il Genoa Cfc ha perfezionato con l’<a href="https://twitter.com/Inter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Inter</a> l’acquisizione, a titolo definitivo, dei diritti alle prestazioni sportive del difensore NIcholas <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rizzo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rizzo</a>. Leggi qui ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/gFdgeUXhsL">https://t.co/gFdgeUXhsL</a> <a href="https://t.co/In269aPWIE">pic.twitter.com/In269aPWIE</a>— Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/GenoaCFC/status/1147056472108556290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Genoa take Rizzo from Inter

Arturo Vidal is the top midfield target of new Inter boss Antonio Conte, claims <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Inter/04-07-2019/inter-conte-boccia-nainggolan-torna-puntare-vidal-340602861698.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The Chile international, who has previously worked with Conte at Juventus, is currently on the books of La Liga champions Barcelona.

Vidal wanted by Inter

Jose Mourinho, who has remained out of work since leaving&nbsp;Manchester United, has admitted that a return to&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;“could be a possibility”. The Portuguese departed Old Trafford in December 2018&nbsp;after two-and-a-half years with the Red Devils. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mourinho-admits-serie-a-return-is-a-possibility-as-he-waits/5w02b6lu866g1b768nc2rjtn3" target="_blank">Here is what he has had to say on his future.</a>

Mourinho comments on coaching future

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">Phillip Cocu is the new manager of Derby County! ⚪⚫ The former 🇳🇱 international has signed a four-year deal at Pride Park... ✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelkomCocu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelkomCocu</a>— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/dcfcofficial/status/1147052297589010433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cocu succeeds Lampard at Derby

Valencia are on the verge of signing Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez, in a unique player plus cash deal - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2019/07/04/5d1e3060e2704e9f2d8b45ac.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Uruguayan will move to the Mestalla for €16m ($18m, £14m) with&nbsp;Los Ches duo Santi Mina and&nbsp;Jorge Saenz heading the other way. Mina will return&nbsp;to Celta on a permanent deal, while Saenz completes a two-year loan switch, with an official announcement expected in the coming days.

Valencia set to sign Maxi Gomez

According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-e-roma-alleate-per-higuain-ma-il-pipita-per-ora-fa-muro-45449" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>, AS Roma are interested in signing Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain. The Bianconeri are hoping to offload the Argentine during the current window after deciding he does not fit into the club's plans ahead of the 2019-20&nbsp;campaign. Higuain spent last season on loan at both AC Milan and Chelsea, scoring a combined total of 15 goals.

Roma set sights on Juve's Higuain

Norwich are on the verge of wrapping up the signing of Schalke goalkeeper&nbsp;Ralf Fahrmann, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11709/11756529/ralf-fahrmann-in-norwich-medical-ahead-of-loan-move-from-schalke" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The 30-year-old is undergoing a medical ahead of a one-year loan deal at Carrow Road. Fahrmann racked up 17 Bundesliga appearances in total last season as he competed for Schalke's number one jersey alongside Alexander Nubel.&nbsp;

Norwich close in on Fahrmann loan deal

Leicester are lining up a move for Burnley's&nbsp;James Tarkowski, in case Harry Maguire leaves the club to join Manchester United. According to <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wolves-target-identified-replacement-after-16531846" target="_blank">Birmingham Mail</a>, the Red Devils have already submitted a £70m ($88m) opening bid for the Foxes ace and the club are already preparing for his potential exit. Tarkowski has also been linked with a switch to Wolves, after an impressive 2018-19 campaign at Turf Moor.

Leicester eye Tarkowski swoop

Arsenal have made contact with Gremio to discuss a possible deal for&nbsp;Walter Kannemann, as Globe Esporte reports via <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/04/arsenal-contact-gremio-sign-centre-back-walter-kannemann-10116184/" target="_blank">Metro Sport</a>. The Brazilian outfit value the Argentine centre-back at around £12 million ($15m) and Unai Emery may need to raise extra funds before launching a bid. Kannemann, 28, has five caps to his name at international level for Argentina.

Arsenal enquire about Kannemann

The now 20-year-old was purchased by Club Brugge in 2017 but failed to make an appearance&nbsp;for them as he was twice sent out on loan.&nbsp; Adelaide United haven't hesitated to bring the attacker back to South Australia and have paid an undisclosed fee to seal his return.&nbsp; McGree spent last season on loan with Melbourne City and scored seven goals across 27 appearances.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/a-league-transfer-news-mcgree-returns-to-adelaide-phoenix/1g4p7wxxyl9ha1mmfgd1q65f8j" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Club Brugge sell young Aussie

Riley McGree has been sold by the Belgian giants back to A-League side Adelaide United. 

Neymar, 27, is heavily linked with a return to Camp Nou, two years after the Brazilian's €222 million($250 million/£199&nbsp;million) move to&nbsp;PSG shook the footballing landscape while breaking a world record in the process. His Brazilian compatriot Rafinha is hoping Neymar decides on a switch back to recommence his partnership with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. "I hope Neymar comes back. He is a great player that would be really good for Barcelona," Rafinha&nbsp;said on Thursday, via Spanish media. "I have never seen anything like the Messi-Ney-Suarez trident, pure magic. And I hope [Antoine] Griezmann comes, too." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/i-hope-neymar-comes-back-rafinha-wants-to-see-psg-star-back-with-/1tsyzybbdnnyh1cna1sa121gpj" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Rafinha wants Neymar's Barcelona return

Barcelona midfielder Rafinha is keen for Neymar to come back to the Nou Camp, with the Paris Saint-Germain star linked to a shock transfer.

Napoli have joined the race to sign Mauro Icardi as they look to tempt the Inter striker with a mega-offer, according to&nbsp;Corriere dello Sport.&nbsp; The club has offered the forward a salary of&nbsp;€10 million ($11.3 million/&nbsp;£9 million) in an effort to sign him. Icardi is expected to depart Inter this summer following a prolonged row with the club in the spring.&nbsp;

Napoli tempt Icardi with mega-offer

Frenkie de Jong is in dreamland after officially joining&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;and becoming a team-mate of his idol Lionel Messi. Barca announced the signing of De Jong from Ajax in January, with the move effective ahead of the 2019-20 season, agreeing to potentially pay the Dutch club a remarkable €86 million (£77m/$97m). A supremely gifted and technical midfielder, De Jong has impressed at&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;over the past few years but really rose to prominence last term, when he helped Ajax to the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;semi-finals. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/now-my-idol-is-my-team-mate-de-jong-pinching-himself-at/11ck898aqzeuh14eaywcj84gur" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

De Jong excited to play with 'idol' Messi

While 21-year-olds Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have been added to Manchester United’s roster so far, supporters have been keen for momentum to be raised in the market as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to stamp his authority on a side which struggled for form and energy at the end of a rollercoaster 2018-19 season. But what does Ed Woodward plan to do about the vacancy which remains for&nbsp;technical director?&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/still-no-man-utd-transfer-chief-what-are-woodwards-plans-to/8diy5syv7oqm1f3syspm308o0" target="_blank">Read more from Kris Voakes here!</a>

What are Woodward's plans to appoint Man Utd's technical director?

Liverpool are looking for FIFA to launch an investigation into allegations that Lazio 'tapped up'&nbsp;their former academy player&nbsp;Bobby Adekanye, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9440326/liverpool-fifa-lazio-bobby-adekanye-transfer-news/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 20-year-old decided against an extension on Merseyside earlier this month and has now joined the Serie A outfit. The Reds however feel that the Italian club may have been in contact with&nbsp;Adekanye during the last six months of his deal, in a practice that is forbidden by the sport's governing body.

Liverpool seek investigation into Lazio

Manchester City&nbsp;signing Rodri has lavished praise on his new club, claiming that they belong on the podium among the world's top football teams - while taking aim at&nbsp;Manchester United.&nbsp; Rodri, 23, was presented as a City player on Thursday after completing a transfer from Atletico Madrid.&nbsp; With a fee worth&nbsp;€70 million (£63m/$79m) the midfielder becomes the most expensive signing in City history, and signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/manchester-is-becoming-more-blue-rodri-aims-dig-at-man-utd-after-/awe1u83e50z51ozyk8l31nbdn" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Rodri hails Man City move

Tottenham have been knocked back in their attempt to sign highly rated centre-back Dan Happe by Leyton Orient, says the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9436995/tottenham-leyton-orient-dan-happe-leicester-norwich/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. The defender is also a target of Premier League rivals Leicester City and Norwich City, as well as Leeds United. The 20-year-old was a member of the Orient squad that claimed promotion back to League 2 from the National League last season.

Orient reject Spurs bid for Happe

Milan are close to signing Algeria international&nbsp;Ismael Bennacer from Serie A rivals Empoli, per <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-accordo-con-l-empoli-per-bennacer-50637" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 21-year-old Frenchman had previously been on the radar of Fiorentina but now looks set to make the move to San Siro. Bennacer would be the latest signing made by Milan this transfer window, following the arrivals of&nbsp;Rade Krunic and Theo Hernandez.

Milan eye up Bennacer

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