Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea open talks over €80m Havertz deal

Arsenal have offered €25 million (£23m/$29m)&nbsp;and Matteo Guendouzi to Atletico Madrid in exchange for Thomas Partey,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2020/exclusive-arsenal-seeking-to-include-matteo-guendouzi-in-thomas-partey-deal-to-no-avail/" target="_blank">Get French Football News</a>&nbsp;reports. The Gunners want to lure Partey to London this summer but Atleti will not let him go unless his €50m (£46m/$59m) release clause is triggered. Guendouzi is open to joining Atletico, but he would prefer to move to Barcelona.

Atletico reject Arsenal's €25m plus Guendouzi bid for Partey 

Gunners can't match €50m release clause

Norwich right-back Max Aarons has attracted interest from Bayern Munich, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/transfer-news-fc-bayern-nimmt-kontakt-zu-max-aarons-von-norwich-city-auf/12037338/34174?utm_term=Autofeed&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;wkz=WXTNL1&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1595856023" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>. The German giants are on the hunt for a new full-back and have made Ajax's Sergino Dest a top candidate. Aarons is the alternative option, however, and the Canaries are open to selling him for around&nbsp;£18 million ($24m).&nbsp; The 20-year-old is also wanted by Bayer Leverkusen but he would prefer a switch to the Allianz Arena.

Bayern eye Norwich's Aarons as Dest alternative

Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Jadon Sancho as they ready their first formal offer to Borussia Dortmund. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-step-up-sancho-pursuit-red-devils-80m-deal-dortmund/1tkr0jhsh2jq11ri6g6tgi4ikl" target="_blank">Read all the details here on Goal!</a>

Man Utd ready opening offer for Sancho

Negotiations to take significant step forward

James Maddison has signed a new four-year contract at Leicester worth £110,000 per week. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-united-target-maddison-new-deal-leicester-110000-a-week/1gmdrqo5ol2ei1mu6tfzorq0qi" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Man Utd target Maddison signs new £110k/week Leicester contract

Zenit St Petersburg have signed Dejan Lovren from Liverpool on a three-year deal, for a fee of&nbsp;€12 million (£10.9m/$9.4m). <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Dejan Lovren is a Zenit player! 💙 More ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/bf7ILb2BOG">https://t.co/bf7ILb2BOG</a> <a href="https://t.co/MnFZF5pXJZ">pic.twitter.com/MnFZF5pXJZ</a> — FC Zenit in English✨ (@fczenit_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/fczenit_en/status/1287720465675554816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lovren seals €12m Zenit switch

Defender leaves Liverpool after six years

Chelsea have entered into talks with Bayer Leverkusen regarding a deal for Kai Havertz, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1287688429053136902" target="_blank">Sky Italia</a>. The Blues are looking to win the race for a prized signature, with personal terms already agreed, but will need to splash out €80 million (£73m/$94m) in order to get a deal done.

Chelsea open talks over €80m Havertz deal

Manchester City&nbsp;are closing in on a deal to sign&nbsp;Valencia&nbsp;winger Ferran Torres. Goal and&nbsp;SPOX&nbsp;&nbsp;have learned that the 20-year-old, who is in the final 12 months of his contract at&nbsp;Mestalla, has agreed personal terms on a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/man-city-close-in-sign-valencia-winger-torres/15s2eq2qc1a901d8zp8m2vg0eg" target="_blank">Read the full story here.</a>

Man City close in on deal to sign Torres

Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain may have moved ahead of Real Madrid in the race to sign Eduardo Camavinga, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/07/27/primera/1595818167_230040.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Madrid aren't looking to make any big moves this summer, and Camavinga isn't keen on waiting for his big move. Bayern are said to be in the lead for the 17-year-old's signature, with the player unhappy at not being offered a new deal at Rennes.

Bayern & PSG rival Real for Camavinga

Bayer Leverkusen have submitted a&nbsp;€20 million (£18m/$23m) bid for Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana but Chelsea are willing to offer €30m&nbsp;(£27m/$34m), reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/leverkusen-wil-chelsea-te-snel-af-zijn-met-onana" target="_blank">Voetbal International</a>.&nbsp; The Blues can now also offer Champions League football next season after securing fourth place in the Premier League.&nbsp; Leverkusen, meanwhile, will be hoping Onana will want to reunite with their manager Peter Bosz, who he played under at Ajax.&nbsp;

Chelsea and Leverkusen battling for Onana

The Cameroon international looks set for an off-season move

Rangers have opened negotiations with Amiens midfielder Bongani Zungu,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/rangers/rangers-open-talks-over-personal-terms-south-african-star-they-close-signing-2925678" target="_blank">The Scotsman</a>&nbsp;reports.&nbsp; The Scottish side have been given permission to talk to the 27-year-old South Africa international after agreeing a fee with the French side, thought to be just under £4 million.

Rangers close in on Zungu signing

Fenerbahce are considering making an offer for Eljero Elia,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/elia-kan-pikante-overstap-maken-naar-fenerbahce" target="_blank">Voetbal International</a>&nbsp;claims. The Netherlands international is in Turkey playing for Istanbul Basaksehir but has been linked with a move back to his homeland, with Groningen said to want him. Fenerbahce, however, may try to convince him to stay in the Super Lig with an offer this summer.

Fenerbahce to move for Elia

Toulouse have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Cameroon international Steve Mvoue.&nbsp; He has signed a four-year contract with the French side. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Officiel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Officiel</a> ✍️ Espoir du continent africain, le jeune milieu de terrain camerounais Steve <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mvou%C3%A9?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mvoué</a> s’est officiellement engagé ce lundi avec le TFC. Bienvenue <a href="https://twitter.com/steve_mvoue10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@steve_mvoue10</a>! → <a href="https://t.co/cf5ItfScuh">https://t.co/cf5ItfScuh</a> <a href="https://t.co/CATZgSJm6J">pic.twitter.com/CATZgSJm6J</a> — Toulouse FC (@ToulouseFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ToulouseFC/status/1287776090048659458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Toulouse sign Mvoue

Manchester United are refusing to budge from their £18 million demand&nbsp;for Chris Smalling. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-fumata-nera-per-smalling-il-manchester-non-fa-sconti-i-dett-66436" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports the Italian side want to extend the defender's loan and include a £16m option to buy, but the Red Devils want the full asking price up front.

Man Utd stand firm on Smalling asking price

Lorenzo Pellegrini's options for this summer are wide open. The 24-year-old midfielder is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Inter, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-juve-e-psg-su-pellegrini-la-contromossa-della-roma-53075" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, and his €30 million release clause makes him affordable. But the Giallorossi want to tie him down to a new contract and are confident of convincing him to stay for the long term.

Pellegrini to snub PSG and Juventus for Roma stay

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 😁 It’s official! ✍️ Albion are delighted to announce the signing of Adam Lallana on a three-year contract!<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/1287825331391537154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lallana joins Brighton

Inter have set their sights on Borussia Monchengladbach's&nbsp;Matthias Ginter, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.de/" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Germany. The Italian side need a replacement for Diego Godin and see him as an ideal candidate, but face competition from Chelsea and Arsenal.

Inter join Arsenal and Chelsea in Ginter race

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welcome to Wolves, Matija Sarkic! The 23 year-old Montenegro international goalkeeper becomes our first addition of the summer. 🇲🇪🐺 — Wolves (@Wolves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wolves/status/1287810577776218119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Wolves sign ex-Aston Villa goalkeeper Sarkic

Kamil Glik looks set to make a move back to Italy to join Benevento,&nbsp;<a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-direction-la-serie-a-pour-kamil-glik-512489" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. The Poland international played for Palermo and Torino before making the switch to Monaco in 2016, but will undergo a medical and sign a three-year deal to join Benevento on their return to the top-flight.

Glik nears Serie A return

Barcelona&nbsp;have had to postpone renewing Clement Lenglet’s contract for financial reasons. The Catalan side are happy with the progress he has made and are eager to tie him down for the long-term, but the Covid-19 pandemic has forced them to delay their next round of negotiations. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-postpone-lenglet-contract-extension-due-to/5koy0p632sl21uqy2te0sby5m" target="_blank">Read the full report on Goal!</a>

Barcelona postpone Lenglet contract extension 

Barcelona have signed Gustavo Maia in a €4.5 million deal from Sao Paulo. The 19-year-old forward was being watched by Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, but he will be part of the Barca B team next season.

Barcelona sign Maia from Sao Paulo

Javi Gracia has been confirmed as Valencia's new coach. He has signed a two-year contract to make his return to the game since his sacking from Watford in September.

Valencia appoint Javi Gracia as new coach

MLS outfit Houston Dynamo have signed 18-year-old Ian Hoffman, it has been confirmed. The defender and midfielder will spend this season with Rio Grandey Valley FC before making the switch to Houston next January.

Houston Dynamo sign Hoffman

Barcelona have reached out to Villarreal to discuss the availability of Pau Torres, <a href="http://www.cope.es/deportes/futbol/" target="_blank">Cadena COPE</a>&nbsp;reports. The Catalan side rate him highly and are looking to sign a new centre-back, but Villarreal are not interested in selling and could hold out for the €50 million (£46m/$59m) release clause figure.

Barcelona make Torres enquiry

Stephen Glass has taken over as Atlanta United coach on an interim basis following Frank de Boer's departure. Glass had been coaching the Atlanta United 2 team but will make the step up to the first-team until a replacement for the Dutchman is found.

Atlanta appoint Glass interim boss

Norwich have confirmed the signing of&nbsp;full-back Bali Mumba from Sunderland. The 18-year-old joins for an undisclosed fee and signed a four-year contract. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Bali Mumba is a Canary! 🐤 The England youth international joins from Sunderland on a deal until 2024! 👊 🤜 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaJoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaJoins</a> 🤛 — Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1287765525171404800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Norwich sign Mumba from Sunderland

China international Wu Lei has committed his future to Espanyol, telling&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/CGTNSportsScene/status/1287673149195055104?s=19" target="_blank">CGTN Sports Scene</a>&nbsp;he will stay with the club despite their relegation from La Liga. The 28-year-old forward had been linked with a move to Wolves, who knocked Espanyol out of this season's Europa League.

Wolves-linked Wu Lei commits future to Espanyol

Liverpool still have a gap to close on Manchester City in the transfer window despite their dominance over the last year, according to Steve McManaman. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-gap-close-man-city-squad-deeper-better-mcmanaman/1if1zo5zggpdu1ftovo67z6738" target="_blank">Read what he had to say here on Goal!</a>

'Liverpool still have a gap to close on Man City'

Anderlecht have sent Belgium under-21 midfielder Sieben Dewaele on loan to Eredivisie side Heerenveen. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> All the best Sieben. 🟣⚪ Made in Neerpede. En klaar voor <a href="https://twitter.com/scHeerenveen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@scHeerenveen</a>. See you soon. <a href="https://t.co/HlLiC3VY1M">https://t.co/HlLiC3VY1M</a> <a href="https://t.co/lBkbgjwcVG">pic.twitter.com/lBkbgjwcVG</a> — RSC Anderlecht (@rscanderlecht) <a href="https://twitter.com/rscanderlecht/status/1287723381543129088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Belgium prospect leaves Anderlecht on loan

Fifteen-year-old defender&nbsp;Bitshiabu&nbsp;El Chadaille has signed a three-year contract at Paris Saint-Germain. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ Notre 𝑻𝒊𝒕𝒊 El Chadaille Bitshiabu signe un contrat aspirant avec le <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_inside?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PSG_inside</a> 🔴🔵 <a href="https://t.co/OZmFiDQKlO">pic.twitter.com/OZmFiDQKlO</a> — Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_inside/status/1287719383414919168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

PSG youngster signs new deal

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has denied the club are interested in Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana. Rolfes says Leverkusen are happy with their current custodian, Finland international Lukas Hradecky. "Lukas played a good season. We have a good keeper," Rolfes told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kicker.de/780501/artikel" target="_blank">Kicker</a>.&nbsp;"Onana is not an issue."

Leverkusen deny interest in Onana

Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga has signed a new five-year contract. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍️ 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 5️⃣ ✍️ <a href="https://t.co/NaX2yWoIaN">pic.twitter.com/NaX2yWoIaN</a> — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1287734484889030658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Tanganga bags new Spurs deal

Lille president Gerard Lopez says the Ligue 1 side has received huge offers for former Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches - but they won't be accepting them. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/renato-sanches-70m-offers-lille-president-lopez/17xfk67qa7kzo17l879k417uxx" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Renato Sanches 'subject to €70m offers'

Manchester United will open talks with Dean Henderson over the goalkeeper's future, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-dean-henderson-contract-18668568" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>&nbsp;reports. It is thought Henderson wants to play for United next season but if he doesn't receive assurances over the future, he could seek a permanent move away. Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has already said he wants Henderson to spend another year on loan with the Blades.

Man Utd open talks with Henderson

Borussia Dortmund have turned down an offer of €98 million (£89m/$115m) from Manchester United for Jadon Sancho, claims <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/bvb-hat-zwei-ersatzkandidaten-fuer-jadon-sancho-im-visier-72081766,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The Red Devils have made the England international winger their top target now that Champions League qualification has been wrapped up.

Dortmund snub Man Utd's €98m offer for Sancho

Red Devils see bid for winger knocked back

Barcelona have revised their swap offer for Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, claims <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a6553006060372756395-le-fc-barcelone-pousse-pour-recuperer-matteo-guendouzi" target="_blank">FootMercato.</a> The Liga giants were initially willing to part with Philippe Coutinho, but the Gunners knocked back that approach and the Blaugrana have now returned with a deal that includes Arturo Vidal and Ivan Rakitic.

Arsenal offered two Barca stars for Guendouzi

Willian is poised to sign a new contract at Chelsea, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/12037207/willian-could-agree-new-chelsea-deal-this-week" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Brazilian forward has been heading towards free agency, with several clubs keen on securing his services, but fresh terms with the Blues are on the table.

Willian to pen new Chelsea deal

Manchester United have, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/07/26/5f1dabc8ca47413a338b45ea.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, rekindled their interest in James Rodriguez. The Colombia international has been struggling for game time at Real Madrid and, having been linked with the Red Devils for some time, may yet end up at Old Trafford.

Red Devils back in for James Rodriguez

Manchester United have been offered Ivan Perisic in exchange for Alexis Sanchez, reports <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/27/inter-offer-ivan-perisic-manchester-united-swap-deal-alexis-sanchez-13042155/?ito=newsnow-feed" target="_blank">Metro</a>. Inter want to keep a player they took on loan from the Red Devils for 2019-20 and are happy to part with a Croatia international in a trade agreement.

Man Utd offered Perisic for Alexis

West Ham are willing to sanction sales for Manuel Lanzini&nbsp;and&nbsp;Felipe Anderson, claims the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-sell-manuel-lanzini-felipe-anderson-boost-transfer-pot-a4509371.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. David Moyes is aware of the need to move players on in order to free up funds, with the Hammers boss now open to offers for two creative talents.

West Ham to part with creative pair

Chelsea have three names on their list to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12224402/kepa-chelsea-sevilla-atletico-madrid/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Blues are weighing up moves for Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak, Burnley's Nick Pope and Manchester United academy graduate Dean Henderson - who has been starring on loan at Sheffield United.

Three names on Kepa replacement shortlist

Emiliano Martinez could emerge as a target for&nbsp;Chelsea, says Ian Wright, who thinks&nbsp;the&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;goalkeeper has shown since stepping into Bernd Leno’s shoes that he is a capable No.1 and arguably a better option between the sticks than Kepa Arrizabalaga. Wright has said: "What frightens me is you look at someone like Frank [Lampard] and you look at what Chelsea's doing, you just say to yourself: 'Do you know something? Can we prise him away?'." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/martinez-better-than-kepa-chelsea-wright-goalkeeper-arsenal/138orea82vye71c6nqvphe9b1n" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Martinez is better than Kepa, Chelsea could get him’

Barcelona are considering a move for Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4141433/transfer-window-preview-chelsea-to-land-havertz-united-to-sign-sancho" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Portuguese full-back has struggled for regular game time with the Red Devils and could become a shock target for those at Camp Nou.

Barcelona open to Dalot deal

La Liga giants plot shock raid on Man Utd

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sebastian Hoeneß wird neuer Cheftrainer 🔵⚪ Die <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSG</a> wird künftig von Sebastian <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hoene%C3%9F?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hoeneß</a> trainiert. Der 38-Jährige kommt von der zweiten Mannschaft des <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayern</a> in den Kraichgau und unterschreibt einen bis zum 30. Juni 2023 datierten Vertrag. 🌐 <a href="https://t.co/FeMre9sYfQ">https://t.co/FeMre9sYfQ</a> <a href="https://t.co/WOAOdT6gt7">pic.twitter.com/WOAOdT6gt7</a>— TSG Hoffenheim (@tsghoffenheim) <a href="https://twitter.com/tsghoffenheim/status/1287674086534127617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

New boss at Hoffenheim

Paul Pogba has hinted that his long-term future lies at&nbsp;Manchester United, with the World Cup winner looking forward to gracing the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;again with the Red Devils. The France international has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent times, but a new contract is now said to be on the cards for him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pogba-man-utd-future-hint-transfer-talk/19of0sf75a2im1dylu1mywmp74" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Pogba drops Man Utd future hint

Chelsea have been offered Aaron Ramsey as part of a swap deal involving Jorginho, claims <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-jorginho-alla-juventus-idea-sempre-viva-il-punto-sulla-trattativa-col-chelsea-1411747" target="_blank">TMW.</a> Juventus are keen on acquiring a midfielder that Maurizio Sarri knows well and are prepared to send a former Arsenal star back to England in a trade agreement.

Chelsea offered Ramsey in Jorginho swap

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">So my time at the club comes to an end. A sad day for many reasons. I will miss the friends I’ve made here, the staff that make the club run, playing at the amazing new stadium &amp; of course you fans. <a href="https://t.co/qyEOlNmgFx">pic.twitter.com/qyEOlNmgFx</a>— Jan Vertonghen (@JanVertonghen) <a href="https://twitter.com/JanVertonghen/status/1287665604305051648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Vertonghen signs off at Spurs

James Maddison has, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/1949883/?source=twitteruk" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, signed a new four-year contract at Leicester. The England international has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, but the highly-rated playmaker is committing his immediate future to the Foxes.

Maddison signs new Leicester contract

Adam Lallana is, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1287665555718242304?s=20" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>, set to undergo a medical at Brighton on Monday. The England international, who has severed ties with Liverpool at the end of his contract, is poised to pen a three-year contract with the Seagulls.

Lallana set for Brighton medical

Will Deeney leave Watford?

Everton's new transfer priority is a left-back to replace Leighton Baines, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-transfer-news-targets-baines-18667189" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a>. Former England international Baines announced his retirement from football on Sunday. That has left Lucas Digne as the only senior left-back in the Toffees' squad.

Everton focus on Baines replacement

Belgian side Genk have signed five-time Mexican international full-back Gerardo Arteaga from Santos Laguna. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> OFFICIAL: Homegrown player <a href="https://twitter.com/Arteaga_Gera?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Arteaga_Gera</a> completes his dream of playing in Europe and signs for Genk in Belgium. Good luck, Gera! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ModoGuerrero?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ModoGuerrero</a>🇳🇬⚔️ <a href="https://t.co/b4hAUsjFRw">pic.twitter.com/b4hAUsjFRw</a> — Club Santos EN (@ClubSantosEn) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClubSantosEn/status/1287580158216601601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Mexico international Arteaga goes to Genk

Dayot Upamecano has signed a contract extension at RB Leipzig, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportbuzzer.de/artikel/zwei-rb-leipzig-stars-timo-werner-geht-dayot-upamecano-bleibt/" target="_blank">Sport Buzzer</a>. The 21-year-old Frenchman had been linked with Chelsea and Arsenal, with his previous deal set to expire in 2021. His new contract apparently still contains a realistic release clause so a transfer could still be on the cards, but Leipzig don't have to worry about losing him for free.

Upamecano signs new Leipzig contract

Roy Keane says Manchester United need to buy a better goalkeeper than David de Gea if they are to challenge for the Premier League title. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-need-a-better-goalkeeper-than-de-gea-to-be-premier/163acu1rjbxpe12izhwji5higq" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Keane: Man Utd need to buy a better goalkeeper

Juventus are "well advanced" in contract talks with Paulo Dybala, according to chief football officer Fabio Paratici. Dybala, 26, is out of contract in 2022, but has been linked with a renewal in Turin after enjoying an impressive season. Paratici confirmed talks with Dybala were in progress and a fair way down the track, with the playmaker set to stay at Juve. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dybala-in-advanced-talks-with-juventus-over-extension-claims/13cusdt1iggwj1jis2f1sdpch7" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Dybala close to Juventus extension

Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas has left the club for a move to Europe, <a href="https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/news/victory-farewells-lawrence-thomas" target="_blank">the club has confirmed</a>. Thomas has been with Victory for the past nine seasons but has now reportedly secured a deal to play&nbsp;in Denmark.&nbsp; “For me the move to Europe presents a great opportunity for my career, I’m excited but there’s also a touch of sadness," Thomas said. "I’ve been at the club for nine years and it will always hold a special place in my heart."

Thomas leaves Melbourne for Europe

Jan Vertonghen and Michel Vorm have both been farewelled by their teammates following Tottenham's final game of the season.&nbsp; Both players are off contract with Spurs expected to officially confirm their exits on Monday.&nbsp; "Wish nothing but the best for&nbsp;@jvertonghen&nbsp;and&nbsp;@mvorm&nbsp;with whatever is next for them," Harry Kane wrote on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CDHXFaNBFoH/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. "Been a pleasure sharing a dressing room and playing with them both."&nbsp;

Tottenham farewell duo

West Ham forward Albian Ajeti is set to join Celtic on a season-long loan, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12036991/albian-ajeti-celtic-in-advanced-talks-with-west-ham-forward-over-season-long-loan" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.&nbsp; The Hoops are in advanced talks about a move for the&nbsp;Switzerland international and are hoping to have an option to buy included in the deal.&nbsp; Ajeti joined West Ham from Basel last summer but made just nine substitute appearances for the club in the Premier League this season.&nbsp;

Celtic closing in on West Ham's Ajeti

Troy Deeney brushed off questions over his footballing future after suffering relegation to the Championship with&nbsp;Watford&nbsp;on Sunday. The Hornets started the final day of the Premier League season in&nbsp;the relegation zone and were unable to produce a great escape, going down to a 3-2 defeat away at Arsenal. Watford showed fighting spirit through to the end, though Deeney admitted they had simply not been good enough throughout a campaign that saw three permanent managers in charge. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/im-not-that-old-cheeky-bstard-deeney-laughs-off-retirement/1iwmw1m5slh2f1uhucbcjzys26" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Deeney eager to play on despite Watford relegation

Saudi officials are increasingly confident a proposed takeover of Newcastle will be approved and that they'll look to sign La Liga's best players "led by Messi". <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Just interviewed a senior source at Saudi Media City who believes <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NUFC</a> has now "been purchased" by PIF. Adds "the best LaLiga players will be bought, led by Messi" 👀 My understanding remains nothing has been finalised/approved, but Saudi sources continue to talk up takeover. — Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1287354862703968256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Newcastle set to target La Liga's best

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has warned clubs off making a move for star player Jack Grealish after he helped secure their Premier League survival.&nbsp; Grealish scored in a 1-1 draw with West Ham on Sunday that ensured Villa just avoided relegation with Grealish's future at Villa the subject of ongoing speculation.&nbsp; Smith is however adamant any transfer won't be easy to negotiate.&nbsp; “He is contracted for around three or four years. We have billionaire owners and if people want him he’s going to cost an awful lot of money," Smith was quoted by the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/dean-smith-says-hell-drunk-22420296" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.

Grealish will cost an awful lot of money - Smith

Schalke have refused to comment on speculation linking&nbsp;Liverpool with a move for their Turkish defender Ozan Kabak.&nbsp; According to <a href="https://t.co/ICXQ5MYjAy?amp=1" target="_blank">WP</a>, Schalke have issued a 'no comment' on the reports, suggesting the Reds could indeed be circling.&nbsp; Kabak, 20, has been a regular in the Bundesliga this season after moving to the club from Stuttgart in 2019.&nbsp;

Schalke coy over Liverpool's interest in Kabak

Crystal Palace&nbsp;manager Roy Hodgson admits he has given up on trying to convince Wilfried Zaha to stay at the club after seeing the striker's form nosedive at the end of the season.&nbsp; Zaha, 27, has been repeatedly linked to a move away from Selhurst Park over&nbsp;the past few years.&nbsp; Both Arsenal and&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;were reportedly interested in signing him last summer, but no move materialised and Zaha stayed on to register a disappointing term with Palace.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/we-cant-make-him-like-us-hodgson-wants-resolution-on-zaha-future-/18seia95fjokf1qwjopub1jwdz" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Hodgson ready to let Zaha leave

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