Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd line up Dembele as Sancho alternative

Real Madrid are set to bring Martin Odegaard back a season early from his Real Sociedad loan, reports <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4157145/real-madrid-end-odegaards-loan-spell-at-sociedad-after-champions-league-defeat-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Norway&nbsp;midfielder agreed a two-season loan at Sociedad last summer, but his impressive performances have convinced the Blancos he's ready to feature for them. Zinedine Zidane believes the 21-year-old can compete with&nbsp;Luka Modric,&nbsp;Toni Kroos,&nbsp;Isco&nbsp;and&nbsp;Federico Valverde for minutes in midfield.

Madrid to bring Odegaard back early from Sociedad loan

The Blancos believe the Norway star is ready for prime time

Tottenham have completed the signing of midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton, with right-back Kyle Walker-Peters moving in the opposite direction. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenham-confirm-hojbjerg-signing-from-southampton/xwq2kb4a2fne1az4l0phrgc8y" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Tottenham complete Hojbjerg signing

Manchester United are lining up a move for Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele in case they fail to prise Jadon Sancho away from Borussia Dortmund - according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4157124/man-utd-eye-barcelonas-dembele-as-sancho-alternative-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Red Devils will have to fork out €120 million (£108m/$142m) to sign Sancho, who still has two years left to run on his current contract. United have lined up Dembele as an alternative target, having already held informal talks with the Barca star's representatives.

Man Utd line up Dembele as Sancho alternative

Aaron Ramsey could be set for another transfer with reports suggesting Juventus want to part ways with the Welsh midfielder. After the dismissal of Maurizio Sarri and appointment of Andrea Pirlo, Juve are looking to overhaul their squad with fringe playmaker Ramsay's future threatened, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8613471/Aaron-Ramsey-unwanted-new-Juventus-manager-Andrea-Pirlo-looks-clear-decks.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Ramsey scored three goals and created one assist in 24 Serie A appearances for the Old Lady during the recent season after joining from Arsenal in the summer of 2019.

Ramsey not wanted by Juve

Former Gunners star on the outer in Turin

Chelsea are prepared to fight for Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico with Barcelona and Atletico also interested. According to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/12046767/nicolas-tagliafico-chelsea-interested-in-ajax-left-back" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, the Blues could view the 27-year-old as an alternative to Ben Chilwell - with Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon also considered an option. Tagliafico has been capped 25 times for Argentina.

Chelsea and Barca fight for Tagliafico

Blues taken on Catalans for star defender

Bayern Munich have confirmed Javi Martinez is looking to leave the club this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/martinez-looking-to-leave-bayern-munich-rummenigge-confirms/q5i8rusbiki414bzbatundzgg" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Bayern confirm Martinez wants to leave

Austin FC have signed Cecilio Dominguez from Independiente for $4 million, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tycsports.com/independiente/independiente-vendio-a-cecilio-dominguez-a-la-mls-20200811.html" target="_blank">TYC Sports</a>. The 26-year-old winger signed from Mexican side Club America a year ago, and has been capped 11 times by Paraguay.

Austin complete $4m Dominguez signing

West Brom manager Slaven Bilic is monitoring fellow Croatian Ivo Grbic, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://sportske.jutarnji.hr/sn/nogomet/premiership/bilic-nasao-novo-hrvatsko-pojacanje-hajduk-ga-se-olako-odrekao-a-sada-bi-mogao-zaigrati-u-premiershipu-15013073" target="_blank">Sportske Novosti</a>. The 24-year-old, currently at Lokomotiva Zagreb, is widely regarded as the best goalkeeper in Croatia.

Bilic eyes Croatian star Grbic

Mario Balotelli is set to end his disappointing spell at Brescia by joining Besiktas, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/08/10-72665368/balotelli_va_in_turchia_l_attaccante_e_vicino_al_besiktas/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. It is claimed he could earn up to €3 million a year at the Turkish giants.

Balotelli going to Besiktas

Napoli are considering a move for Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-napoli-reguilon-news" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>. The Spaniard, currently on loan at Sevilla, has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea. Napoli are believed to favour a loan move of their own, with a purchase option.

Chelsea face Napoli competition for Reguilon

Villarreal are set to follow up their signings of Dani Parejo and Francis Coquelin from Valencia with a move for Gabriel Paulista, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/DepCOPEValencia/status/1293205869715435525?s=19" target="_blank">Deportes COPE</a>. The Brazilian defender has been a regular for Valencia since moving from Arsenal three years ago.

Villarreal set for third swoop on Valencia

Napoli are interested in CSKA Moscow midfielder Nikola Vlasic, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Napoli/11-08-2020/calciomercato-napoli-trattativa-nikola-vlasic-cska-3801082591868.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The former Everton player is said to be valued at around €22 million (£20m/$26m). Vlasic's current deal with CSKA runs until 2024.

Napoli want £22m Vlasic from CSKA

Chelsea haven't made a bid for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/JacobSteinberg/status/1293249445597835264?s=19" target="_blank">Guardian</a>. There have&nbsp;been reports of an offer from the Blues today, but they are believed to be fully focused on signing Kai Havertz.

No Chelsea bid for Rice

Lille&nbsp;have signed striker Jonathan David from Belgian side Gent after agreeing a club-record €30 million&nbsp;(£27m/$35m) fee.&nbsp; The 20-year-old Canada international was prolific in his first two European seasons, scoring&nbsp;48 goals and adding 20 assists. David had attracted&nbsp;interest from several Premier League sides, including&nbsp;Manchester United, Arsenal,&nbsp;Leicester City, Leeds,&nbsp;Brighton&nbsp;and&nbsp;Crystal Palace. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-arsenal-target-david-joins-lille-30m/l2mz1cu20cc317wpl4z008791" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

David joins Lille in club-record €30m move

Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has confirmed talks with Celtic over defender Mark McKenzie. The Union wanted to keep hold of the 21-year-old for the MLS is Back tournament, which will come to a close on Tuesday night. Tanner said: “We have had interest. There was a talk with Celtic, but I told them: We were not willing to talk before the [MLS in Back] tournament or during the tournament, but maybe then later on."

Philadelphia confirms Celtic interest in McKenzie

Aston Villa are ready to make an opening bid for Brentford striker Ollie Watkins, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11677/12047219/aston-villa-prepare-opening-bid-for-brentfords-ollie-watkins" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> Dean Smith's squad will face competition from&nbsp;Sheffield United and Crystal Palace, with&nbsp;Brentford ready to hold out for £25 million ($33m) for&nbsp;the 24-year-old. Villa are also keen on one of Brentford's other stars, winger&nbsp;Said Benrahma.

Villa prepare opening bid for Watkins

Lille are "watching" Rangers forward Alfredo Morelos, the club's owner has confirmed, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53743025" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>&nbsp;reports their interest in him has cooled. "He's part of a list of players we've looked at, but we've made a move for another player, so we have something like 11 offensive players for four spots now," owner Gerard Lopez said. Lille are expected to sign Jonathan David from Gent, casting further doubt on a move for Morelos.

Lille cool interest in Morelos

Michail Antonio is in talks over a new West Ham contract which would see him become one of the club's top earners, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8615777/West-Ham-talks-make-Michail-Antonio-one-clubs-earners-bumper-new-contract.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Hammers are keen to reward Antonio for his goalscoring form which helped save the club from relegation. Antonio currently has one year remaining on his £65,000 per week deal, with a number of players currently earning over £100,000 per week.

Antonio set for bumper new West Ham deal

Bayern Munich are "cautiously optimistic" that Manchester City-linked David Alaba will sign a new contract in Bavaria. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bayern-munich-david-alaba-man-city-contract/12uoevm8prpqjz5ujcss0vkhj" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Bayern optimistic on new Alaba deal

Paul Pogba has sparked talk of a new contract at Manchester United after posting a cryptic message on Twitter. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tomorrow-man-utd-fans-hopeful-of-pogba-contract-announcement/113hh0j0ye8nf1ggmo7hq7au4h" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Pogba sparks new contract talk with cryptic social media post

Real Madrid are keen to keep Dani Ceballos at the club after returning from his season-long loan spell at Arsenal, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/08/11/primera/1597137691_506882.html?autoplay=1" target="_blank">AS</a>. With Martin Odegaard also set to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid have apparently changed tack after their elimination from the Champions League. It had previously seemed likely that Ceballos would return to Arsenal, possibly on a permanent basis.

Real Madrid to keep Arsenal loanee Ceballos

Luca Waldschmidt looks set to leave Freiburg to join Portuguese giants Benfica, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/luca-waldschmidt-wechsel-poker-zwischen-sc-freiburg-und-benfica-lissabon-72320392.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. Benfica will pay around €12 million to sign the 24-year-old striker, who scored seven Bundesliga goals in 2019-20.

Waldschmidt to leave Freiburg for Benfica

Bayern Munich are close to signing Aaron Hickey after the Scottish teenager was impressed by the club's facilities,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.secretscout.co.uk/aaron-hickey-bayern-munich-impress-hearts-defender/" target="_blank">The Secret Scout</a>&nbsp;claims. The 18-year-old full-back is wanted by several teams but is closing in on a move to the German giants after being impressed during a tour of their training ground.

Scottish teen Hickey to join Bayern after training ground tour

Sporting Braga have confirmed the signing of former Benfica star Nico Gaitan. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 👨‍✈🎙 "Olá, Gverreiros! Fala o <a href="https://twitter.com/nicogaitan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nicogaitan</a>! __________ ​ ⭐ ​ ____________​ ​Prontos para a nova época?​ ​ It's time to buzz the tower! 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FeelTheNeed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FeelTheNeed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheNeedToWin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheNeedToWin</a> <a href="https://t.co/SqWVbEuq9G">pic.twitter.com/SqWVbEuq9G</a> — SC Braga (@SCBragaOficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SCBragaOficial/status/1293154400538636288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Gaitan joins Braga

Alphonse Areola has returned to&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;from&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;amid reports he is set for a Premier League move. Areola made just nine appearances for&nbsp;La Liga's champions, though, and the Frenchman has been tipped to move on again with game time unlikely at PSG. Reports in the English media said 27-year-old Areola has bought a house in London ahead of a potential move to the Premier League <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-linked-areola-returns-to-psg-after-end-of-real/agobc4uvrq34162ndqf8fxhoq" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea-linked Areola returns to PSG after Madrid loan ends

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📰 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> are pleased to announce midfielder Mateusz Bogusz has signed a new contract with the club — Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1293155201973489664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Bogusz commits to fresh terms with Leeds

Three clubs are chasing the signature of Arsenal full-back&nbsp;Ainsley Maitland-Niles - according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/12046518/ainsley-maitland-niles-three-clubs-interested-in-arsenal-midfielder" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. Two unnamed clubs from the Premier League and one from the Bundesliga are thought to be readying official bids for the 22-year-old, who may be allowed to leave Emirates Stadium this summer. Maitland-Niles took in 32 appearances for Arsenal across all competitions in 2019-20.

Three clubs chasing Arsenal's Maitland-Niles

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> TJ Eyoma has signed a new contract with the Club until 2023 and joined <a href="https://twitter.com/LincolnCity_FC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LincolnCity_FC</a> on loan for the 2020/21 season. Best of luck, TJ! 👍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COYS</a> <a href="https://t.co/P5YZgj7FYO">pic.twitter.com/P5YZgj7FYO</a> — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1293136326724743169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Eyoma loaned to Lincoln after signing new Spurs contract

Barcelona have turned down Borussia Monchengladbach and RB Leipzig's approaches for&nbsp;Ilaix Moriba,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-base/barca-rechaza-dos-ofertas-por-ilaix-moriba-8071254" target="_blank">Sport</a>&nbsp;claims. The 17-year-old midfielder is highly rated and the German outfits wanted to take him on loan, but Barca are not interested in letting him go.

Barcelona reject RB Leipzig and Gladbach offers for Moriba

Hakan Calhanoglu is set to be handed a new long-term contract at Milan - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/rinnovo-calhanoglu-il-piano-del-milan-il-suo-agente-in-italia-do-11092" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rossoneri want to tie the 26-year-old down to fresh terms through to 2024, with his current deal set to expire next year. Calhanoglu scored 11 goals and laid on nine assists in 38 games for Milan last season.

Calhanoglu set for new Milan deal

RB Leipzig have passed up the chance to sign Roma loanee&nbsp;Patrik Schick on a permanent deal - according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/rb-leipzig-wechsel-geplatzt-patrik-schick-muss-zurueck-zum-as-rom-72321434,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The German outfit decided against exercising&nbsp;their €29 million (£26m/$34m) purchase option on the 24-year-old, and he will now return to Stadio Olimpico. Roma are still eager to sell&nbsp;Schick this summer amid interest from Hertha Berlin and Bayer Leverkusen.

Leipzig reject chance to sign Schick on permanent deal

Heracles Almelo have jokingly announced the signing of&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;star Kai Havertz after Peter Bosz claimed&nbsp;he was joining the Dutch club following their&nbsp;Europa League&nbsp;exit. Leverkusen's European&nbsp;campaign came to an end against&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;on Monday night as they were&nbsp;beaten 2-1 by the&nbsp;Serie A&nbsp;side&nbsp;in Dusseldorf. &nbsp;Chelsea are keen on signing the 21-year-old&nbsp;although&nbsp;Leverkusen have warned that their star man will only be sold if the Blues pay their asking price. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dutch-side-heracles-jokingly-announce-signing-of-chelsea/19f9hrdl0dnu9140vk1zf9yrbl" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Heracles jokingly announce signing of Chelsea target Havertz

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has passed a medical and is on the cusp of confirming a move to Tottenham,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12046895/pierre-emile-hojbjerg-southampton-midfielder-completes-tottenham-medical" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>&nbsp;reports. The 25-year-old midfielder will join from Southampton in a £15 million ($20m) deal.

Hojbjerg passes Tottenham medical

Ciro Immobile has confirmed that Newcastle approached his agent over a possible transfer earlier this summer, but has pledged his future to&nbsp;Lazio. The Magpies had started planning a major squad overhaul ahead of the proposed takeover by a Saudi Arabian consortium, with Immobile reportedly near the top of their list of targets. The 30-year-old has revealed that he did receive word of Newcastle's interest, and also learned of their desire to bring in a top Italian manager&nbsp;to replace Steve Bruce. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/immobile-confirms-newcastle-approach-as-golden-shoe-winner/c0hn8jwyrn3j142ig1v2fadpf" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Immobile confirms Newcastle approach 

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Watford FC ➡️ <a href="https://twitter.com/bkhackenofcl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bkhackenofcl</a> 🇸🇪 Pontus Dahlberg will spend the 2020/21 season in his native Sweden... — Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatfordFC/status/1293102604579299332?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Watford loan Dahlberg to Hacken

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 📰 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> are pleased to announce the signing of Charlie Allen from Linfield on a three year deal — Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1293098259389599744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Leeds confirm Allen signing

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Young striker Luke Pearce has joined the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> Academy on a scholarship from <a href="https://twitter.com/WFCOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WFCOfficial</a> 😇 Hear from the highly-rated teenager following his arrival at the club: — Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1293094805099155456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Southampton sign Pearce from Walsall

Former&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;star Daniel Sturridge says he has "unfinished business" in the Premier League. Sturridge has been without a club since leaving Trabzonspor&nbsp;back in March. The 31-year-old was released by the Turkish club after breaching the Football Association's gambling regulations, and was subsequently hit with a four-month ban. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ex-liverpool-chelsea-star-sturridge-says-he-has-unfinished/6ecyewru1ghu1g1pmxngybiji" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Sturridge says he has 'unfinished business' in the Premier League

Chelsea are eager to sell&nbsp;Tiemoue Bakayoko to Milan this summer - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12365564/chelsea-slash-tiemoue-bakayokos-transfer-asking-price-to-20m-in-desperate-bid-to-flog-flop-midfielder-to-ac-milan/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Blues have slashed their asking price for the midfielder to just £20 million ($26m) in a bid to get him off their books permanently.&nbsp; Bakayoko spent the 2018-29 season on loan at Milan, before completing a temporary move to former club Monaco last summer.

Chelsea eager to sell Bakayoko to Milan

Newcastle have set their sights on Tottenham winger&nbsp;Ryan Sessegnon - according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12365188/newcastle-transfer-sessegnon-wilson-godfrey/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. Steve Bruce only had a £30 million ($39m)&nbsp;transfer budget to work with this summer, and plans to use it to bring in young, homegrown talent. Fulham have also been linked with&nbsp;Sessegnon, who only made 12 appearances for Spurs last season.

Newcastle set sights on Sessegnon

Wolves are confident of tying head coach Nuno Espirito Santo down to a new deal before the start of the new season - according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/wolves-confident-nuno-espirito-santo-contract-new-deal-before-2020-21-season" target="_blank">90min</a>. The 46-year-old has already agreed terms on a fresh contract, with his current agreement set to expire in 2021. Santo guided Wolves to a seventh-place finish in the Premer League last season, and his side are still in with a chance of winning the Europa League.

Wolves confident of tying Santo down to new deal

Manchester United&nbsp;manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to talk about rumoured transfer target Jadon Sancho after the Red Devils advanced to the&nbsp;Europa League&nbsp;semi-finals. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-responds-to-sancho-transfer-talk-after-man-utd/1nautfmid4uax1kqn9nvp8ebfe" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Solskjaer responds to Sancho transfer talk after Man Utd reach Europa League semis

Socceroos striker Andrew Nabbout has left Melbourne Victory for Perth Glory. The news was confirmed by Victory interim coach Grant Brebner, <a href="https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/confirmed-perth-sign-socceroos-striker-551582" target="_blank">FTBL</a> reports.

Nabbout leaves Victory for Perth

Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;has&nbsp;taunted&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;over their chase for Jadon Sancho by posting a picture of the smiling&nbsp;England&nbsp;international on social media. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/you-love-to-see-it-dortmund-taunt-man-utd-over-stalled/1kaixvo7zkdpw16rl3my8njzt7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Dortmund taunt Man Utd over stalled Sancho transfer on social media

FC Dallas are nearing a deal to sign Andres Ricuarte, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/pilarvelasquezv/status/1292954473170706432">Semana TV.</a> Ricuarte currently features for Indepente Medellin, having joined the club in 2018. The midfielder made 83 appearances over his first two seasons with the club.

FC Dallas close in on Colombian midfielder 

Peruvian international Jefferson Farfan has set his sights on MLS and Brazil after leaving Lokomotiv Moscow, reports America TV. Farfan is still in Russia, and could still sign with a Russian team after spending three-and-a-half seasons in Moscow. The winger has earned 95 caps for Peru, appearing at four Copas America and a World Cup.

Peru's Farfan linked with MLS move

Torino's pursuit of Milan left-back Ricardo Rodriguez has hit a snag with the two clubs failing to agree a transfer fee. <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/torino-milan-yet-to-find-an-agreement-for-rodriguez-the-latest" target="_blank">Di Marzio</a> reports talks will continue between the two clubs on the future of the Swiss 27-year-old, who spent last season on loan at PSV.

Torino no closer to signing Milan's Rodriguez

Turkish giants Fenerbahce wants to sign Everton centre-forward Cenk Tosun. The Turkey international has failed to nail down a first team spot at Goodison Park and is being seen by Fenerbahce as a potential replacement for Vedat Muriqi, according to Sporx as per <a href="http://www.insidefutbol.com/2020/08/10/fenerbahce-keen-on-everton-striker/464812/" target="_blank">Inside Futbol</a>. Tosun reportedly wants to continue his career abroad but his home country club want to change his mind.

Fenerbahce keen on Everton striker

Melbourne Victory is close to announcing the hiring of Arthur Papas as their new coach, <a href="https://neoskosmos.com/en/172379/arthur-papas-is-the-favourite-front-runner-for-the-melbourne-victory-job/" target="_blank">Neos Kosmos</a> reports. Papas, who is currently the assistant of former Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou at Yokohama FM, is the favourite for the role ahead of ex-Brisbane Roar boss John Aloisi. Victory has&nbsp;been looking for a permanent manager since Marco Kurz was dismissed earlier this year.

Victory close in on Papas appointment

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