Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Madrid to pay €150m for Pogba & give him Bale's €600k-a-week wages

The departure of Gareth Bale will be essential for Paul Pogba's move to Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/07/22/primera/1563806999_956560.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The French midfielder has been linked with a move away from Man Utd, and he could make the move to Madrid and take over Bale's wages should the winger depart from the club this summer.

Bale's exit essential for Pogba's move to Madrid

Inter Miami have signed the club's first player in Matias Pellegrini, <a href="https://www.estudiantesdelaplata.com/pellegrini-paso-la-revisacion-en-miami-y-ya-entrena-en-city-bell/">Estudiantes announced</a>. Pallegrini will leave Estudiantes to join up with Inter Miami in January ahead of the club's first MLS season. The 19-year-old midfielder has scored five goals in 25 appearances for the Argentina club.

Inter Miami sign first player

Bayern Munich chief executive&nbsp;Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the club has not made an offer to sign Espanyol's Marc Roca. The midfielder has a release clause in his current contract with the Spanish club, but Rummenigge says there has not been any contact just yet. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rummenigge-denies-bayern-bid-for-espanyol-star-roca/16udrqs0ivy0j1ovrc7phih5dq">Read what he had to say on Goal!</a>

 Rummenigge denies Bayern bid for Espanyol's Roca

Paris Saint-Germain have submitted an offer of €32 million for Idrissa Gueye, according to <a href="http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/mercato-le-psg-a-propose-32-millions-d-euros-pour-idrissa-gueye-23-07-2019-8122485.php">Le Parisien</a>. Everton received the offer on Tuesday and Gueye is expected to be in Paris by the end of the week after concluding the African Cup of Nations with Sengal. He is expected to be PSG's sixth signing of the summer as the club moves closer to securing a move.

PSG make offer for Gueye

Lille have rejected Manchester United's offer for Nicholas Pepe, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSportFR/status/1153743791410618368">Yahoo Sports France.</a> Pepe is open to a move to Manchester but Napoli have also increased their pursuit of the Ivory Coast winger. Carlo Ancelotti is a big fan of Pepe with discussions picking up on Tuesday.

Lille reject Man Utd offer for Pepe as Napoli swirls

Chelsea&nbsp;full-back Reece James, who impressed during a loan stint at Wigan last season,&nbsp;is set to remain at Stamford Bridge this year. Meanwhile, several other Chelsea players are working on securing loan moves away from the club for the 2019-20 season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/james-set-to-remain-at-chelsea-as-tomori-clarke-salter/15w70v9eo39xz1mmr2d04mahcm" target="_blank">Read Nizaar Kinsella's latest news on Chelsea's loan business right here</a>

James to stay at Chelsea as Tomori & others prepare for loans

Liverpool&nbsp;will allow Ovie Ejaria to leave the club&nbsp;this summer – but only if their asking price of £3 million ($3.7m) is met. The 21-year-old has been left out of Liverpool's pre-season tour of the United States as his club future has been left in limbo. Sources have confirmed to Goal&nbsp;that instead of another loan, Liverpool’s preference is now to sell&nbsp;Ejaria. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-want-3m-for-ejaria-as-midfielder-seeks-anfield/81056yc9qb8l1wfbrkht4624g" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>

Liverpool to demand £3m for Ejaria 

Former Atletico Madrid left-back Filipe Luis has completed a move to&nbsp;Flamengo in his native Brazil. The 33-year-old&nbsp;played in 333 matches for the Rojiblancos, winning seven trophies with the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/filipe-luis-seals-flamengo-move-following-atletico-madrid/dg1jg7k52os01uaw6t84yqq3y" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here</a>

Filipe Luis seals Flamengo move 

The Columbus Crew have signed 22-year-old defender/midfielder Chris Cadden, who most recently played for Motherwell in Scotland. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> NEWS: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crew96?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crew96</a> signs <a href="https://twitter.com/chrissycadds?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chrissycadds</a>! He’ll go on loan to <a href="https://twitter.com/OUFCOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OUFCOfficial</a> &amp; will join us in 2020. 📰: <a href="https://t.co/TLUNUE5ck9">https://t.co/TLUNUE5ck9</a> <a href="https://t.co/xeHuvjzhB6">pic.twitter.com/xeHuvjzhB6</a> — Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrewSC/status/1153719104295059456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> As part of the deal, Cadden&nbsp;will go on loan to League One side&nbsp;Oxford United before joining the Crew ahead of the 2020 season.&nbsp;

Columbus signs Cadden from Motherwell

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi&nbsp;is set to sign a new five-year deal with the club worth £100,000-a-week. Goal can confirm that the 18-year-old has made it clear he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge following heavy interest from Bayern Munich. The German champions saw multiple bids for Hudson-Odoi rejected, including a&nbsp;£35 million ($43m) offer in January. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/hudson-odoi-set-to-sign-five-year-100000-a-week-chelsea/5lq0lawka9851th4nugknusiz" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal here</a>

Hudson-Odoi set to sign new five-year Chelsea contract

Newcastle have completed the signing of&nbsp;Hoffenheim&nbsp;striker Joelinton in&nbsp;a club-record £35 million ($44m) deal. The 22-year-old scored 11 goals in 35 appearances in all competitions last season and becomes Steve Bruce's first signing as Magpies manager. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/newcastle-sign-joelinton-from-hoffenheim-for-club-record-35m/1bq3dbds672ot1mp63iyc6ptac" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here</a>

Newcastle sign Joelinton in club-record £35m deal

MLS expansion side Austin FC have named U.S. national team assistant Josh Wolff the club's first head coach.&nbsp; Wolff, a former USMNT striker, has served as an assistant coach at the Columbus Crew and D.C. United before working with the national team. “Josh Wolff is a rising star in the coaching ranks of our league, and on behalf of Austin FC we are thrilled to have secured a head coach with Josh’s exceptional character and soccer acumen," Austin FC owner Anthony Precourt said in a statement.&nbsp; Austin FC will begin MLS play in the 2021 season.

Austin FC name Wolff first head coach

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the signing of former&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;wonderkid Xavi Simons. The 16-year-old joins the French champions on a professional contract through 2022 after departing La Masia. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/psg-announce-signing-of-ex-barcelona-wonderkid-simons/x3m7mafexypf1utiok8unsmta">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

PSG announce signing of ex-Barca wonderkid

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is ready to push Toby Alderweireld’s price up to £40 million ($50 million) if the Belgian defender's release clause is allowed to expire on Friday, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/07/23/daniel-levy-prepared-push-toby-alderweirelds-price-40m-defender/">the Telegraph.</a> Alderweireld is a target of Manchester United, who see the Spurs defender as a solid back-up plan if a move for Harry Maguire should fall through. But now Manchester United will be desparate to conclude business before Friday when that backup plan would see his price rise with his clause expiring.

Spurs set to boost Alderweireld price

Kyle Walker says he'd like to play for Sheffield United at some point in his career, but will not do so until he helps guide Manchester City to Champions League glory. The Premier League champions have yet to lift the continental crown, and Walker says he will be ready to move on once they are able to find success in Europe. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/walker-reveals-man-city-exit-plan-and-champions-league/1flai4ea7gakj1lzthocpaju5q">Read what he had to say on Goal!</a>

Walker reveals Manchester City exit plan

Minnesota United have signed French fullback Wilfried Moimbe from AS Nancy-Lorraine, the club confirmed. The 30-year-old defender made 24 appearances in Ligue 2 last season after signing with AS Nancy-Lorraine on a free transfer. He's also featured for the likes of Oldham Athletic, Nantes, Brest and Tours throughout his career. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> WILLLLLLLLL - FRIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MNUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MNUFC</a> has signed French fullback Wilfried Moimbé from <a href="https://twitter.com/asnlofficiel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@asnlofficiel</a> <a href="https://t.co/rMPPh8NqTY">pic.twitter.com/rMPPh8NqTY</a> — Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MNUFC/status/1153684954674581505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Minnesota United sign French defender

Birmingham are in pole position to add Jake Clarke-Salter from chelsea on loan, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/07/23/birmingham-pole-position-loan-jake-clarke-salter-chelsea/">Telegraph.</a> The defender spent last season at Vitesse, and new Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is hoping to get Clarke-Salter furhter experience with another loan this year. Swansea City and Leeds United are also said to be interested.

Birmingham leading chase for Clarke-Salter loan

Dani Ceballos is closing in on his Arsenal move, and that will certainly mean some changes to the Arsenal lineup. Mesut Ozil's role could be drastically altered as Unai Emery has a number of options when it comes to deploying the Spanish midfielder once he arrives. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/alongside-or-instead-of-ozil-how-arsenal-will-line-up-with/945hruhca4h31nfut28yx6bo8">Take a closer look at how Arsenal could lineup with Ceballos on Goal!</a>

 Bad news for Ozil? How Arsenal will line up with Ceballos

West Brom have announce the signing of full-back Darnell Furlong. The right-back comes from Queens Park Rangers, becoming West Brom's fourth signing of the summer. The son of former striker Paul Furlong, the defender made 72 appearances for QPR. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> We’re delighted to welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/DarnellFurlong?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DarnellFurlong</a> to the Club! ✍🏼<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WBA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WBA</a> <a href="https://t.co/7ftZIlwKwi">pic.twitter.com/7ftZIlwKwi</a> — West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WBA/status/1153681220745736192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

West Brom confirm signing of Furlong

Leicester are weighing up a move for Bury youngster Callum Hulme, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-ceballos-maguire-17678250" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The 18-year-old signed his first professional contract in January, and is a former Man City academy prospect.

Leicester chasing former Man City prospect Hulme

Hoffenheim striker Joelinton is in Newcastle ahead of his proposed switch to the Premier League club, claims <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11768961/newcastle-close-to-signing-hoffenheim-striker-joelinton" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Brazilian is on Tyneside to complete the move, and will become Steve Bruce's first signing as Newcastle head coach. The 22-year-old&nbsp;scored 11 goals in 35 appearances in all competitions last season.

Newcastle to finalise Joelinton deal

Arsenal have added Juventus defender&nbsp;Daniele Rugani to their list of potential signings, according to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1156641/Transfer-News-Man-Utd-Arsenal-Liverpool-Premier-League-Ceballos-Bruno-Fernandes-Latest" target="_blank">Express</a>. The Italian defender had already faced competition for a starting role from&nbsp;Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci, and is now further down the line after the arrival of&nbsp;Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax. Juventus are therefore willing to let the 24-year-old go, with Unai Emery keen to bring him to north London.

Arsenal look to Rugani to solve defensive woes

Lazio have given the go-ahead for the sale of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, with club&nbsp;president Claudio Lotito preparing for a number of bids for their star midfielder. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/lazio-set-sms-asking-price-for-man-utd-and-psg-replacement-ident-21812" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;are reporting that the 24-year-old can go for the right price, with Man Utd and PSG strongly linked with the Serbian.

Lazio give green light to Milinkovic-Savic sale

A number of Spanish sides are keen on the signature of&nbsp;Real Valladolid's Fernando Calero, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2019/07/23/5d36c75b46163fd11d8b4568.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Villarreal,&nbsp;Levante and Espanyol have all been linked with the 23-year-old defender,&nbsp;with&nbsp;PSV also reportedly interested in the Spaniard.

Several clubs keeping tabs on Calero

After the capture of Antoine Griezmann with a move for Neymar still in the offing, Barcelona are willing to part with 22-year-old Brazilian Malcom, according to <a href="https://eldesmarque.com/barcelona/fc-barcelona/noticias/137336-malcom-ofrecido-a-un-viejo-conocido-de-la-serie-a" target="_blank">El Desmarque</a>. Roma and Everton were vying for his signature when he moved to Camp Nou last summer and with Roma all but confirming his signing last year, they will fancy their chances of winning the race this time around. The Toffees are thought to be willing to pay up to €35 million (£31.4m/$39.1m) for his services but they could need to go beyond this value if Barca are unwilling to take a loss on a player they signed for €41 million (£36.8m/$45.9m) only a year ago.

Everton and Roma compete for Malcom

Sheffield United are closing in on another arrival with versatile Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn expected to sign in the coming days, report the <a href="https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/transfer-news/latest-sheffield-uniteds-pursuit-nottingham-3124624" target="_blank">Nottingham Post</a>. The 24-year-old is a popular figure at Forest and an initial £3 million ($3.7m) had been rejected, but a new offer was made and the deal is now expected to go through. The Forest youth academy graduate has made over 200 appearances for the club since making his first-team debut in 2014. He can play in central midfield, on the left of midfield or at left-back.

Blades close in on Osborn

Manchester City are negotiating with Velez Sarsfield for Argentine starlet Thiago Almada, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/11768816/man-city-in-talks-for-new-lionel-messi-thiago-almada-with-velez-sarsfield" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> claim. The 18-year-old has been labelled by some as the 'new Messi', and Pep Guardiola has had him on his radar for some time. Almada's current contract has two years to run and includes a release clause of around £16 million ($19.9m).

City in talks for 'new Messi' Almada

La Liga side Sevilla have confirmed the signing of 27-year-old Serbia midfielder Nemanja Gudelj on a free transfer. Gudelj most recenty played for Sporting Lisbon on loan from Guangzhou Evergrande, and has also represented Ajax among several other clubs. He joins as Julen Lopetegui's tenth signing of the summer transfer window.

Sevilla sign Gudelj on a free

Reports linking West Ham with a move for World Cup winning full-back Djibril Sidibe are wide of the mark, according to the <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1153618339111084032" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. The 26-year-old Monaco defender has been touted as a potential target for the Hammers as well as fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace. But following an impressive transfer window so far, Manuel Pellegrini's interests are thought to lie elsewhere.

West Ham not interested in Sidibe

Chelsea want to send 21-year-old defender Fikayo Tomori on loan to a Premier League side this season, according to the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea/chelsea-plan-to-send-fikayo-tomori-on-loan-to-premier-league-rival-this-season-a4196256.html" target="_blank">Standard</a>. Tomori hugely impressed manager Frank Lampard while on loan in the Championship with Derby County last season, and the Blues are now keen to see how he fares at a higher level. But with Kurt Zouma now looking likely to stay at Stamford Bridge, he will have to earn his chance at Chelsea by excelling elsewhere.

Chelsea want Premier League loan for Tomori

AC Milan forward Andre Silva is undergoing his medical ahead of a €25 million (£22.4m/$28m) move to Monaco, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/mohamedbouhafsi/status/1153622108171329536" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. The 23-year-old Portugal international is set to put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 team. Silva scored nine league goals last season, on loan in Spain with Sevilla after an underwhelming time at San Siro.

€25m Silva undergoes Monaco medical

Napoli's long-awaited move for James Rodriguez is slipping away, according to the <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/07/23-59218455/napoli_si_riaccende_la_pista_lozano/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>, leading Carlo Ancelotti's side to turn their attention back to Hirving Lozano. Rodriguez is nearing a move to Atletico Madrid, but 23-year-old Mexico winger Lozano would represent an exciting young alternative. Lozano scored 21 goals in all competitions for PSV last season including two in the Champions League, and also registered 12 assists.

Napoli turn to Lozano with Rodriguez slipping away

Benfica are considering making a move for Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet or Roma's Robin Olsen, claim <a href="https://www.abola.pt/Clubes/Noticias/Ver/798631/40" target="_blank">A Bola</a>. Their mooted capture of Juventus goalkeeper Mattia Perin has apparently fallen through due to concerns over the Italian's fitness. Mignolet could be available on the cheap as he warms the Anfield bench for Alisson, while the Swede Olsen was signed as Alisson's replacement at Roma.

Benfica consider Mignolet and Olsen

Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard is still hopeful of becoming a first-team regular at Real Madrid after moving to Real Sociedad on a two-year loan. After productive loan spells in the Eredivisie with Heerenveen and Vitesse, Odegaard, now 21, is to get his first real taste of La Liga action with Sociedad this season. “I have a contract with Real Madrid," he told <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-sociedad/2019/07/23/5d360285e2704eb64e8b45ee.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.&nbsp;"I have extended it before coming to La Real, and my goal is to play one day at Madrid, but now I think the best step for me is to do it at La Real."

Odegaard still hopeful on Madrid dream

Real Betis have announced their squad for a pre-season trip to Mexico, and Giovani Lo Celso <a href="https://twitter.com/RealBetis/status/1153571699834515456?s=19" target="_blank">isn't in it</a>. New man Nabil Fekir completed his move in time to make the cut, and will link up with his new team-mates after completing his cut-price move from Lyon. Fekir's arrival is expected to mean wanted man Lo Celso can leave, with Tottenham the club most strongly linked with signing him.

No Lo Celso in Betis pre-season squad

David Alaba is planning on spending the new season with Bayern Munich despite reports linking him with a move away, report <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1153564756864880644?s=19" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 27-year-old Austria international has been linked with both Manchester City and Barcelona in the last week, with reports claiming he was offered as a makeweight in Bayern's attempts to sign Leroy Sane or Ousmane Dembele. This will be Alaba's eleventh season as part of the first-team set-up at Bayern, and he is closing in on 350 appearances for the club.

Alaba to stay with Bayern

Fabio Coentrao's move to Greek side PAOK has fallen through at the last minute, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/07/23/football/1563868578_611470.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The former Real Madrid and Monaco man had met with the club's officials, but decided against the move. The 31-year-old is a free agent after spending last season with Rio Ave.

Coentrao move falls through

Fiorentina's Federico Chiesa is attempting to force through a move to Juventus, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/juve-on-alert-as-chiesa-s-relationship-with-fiorentina-starts-cr-76530" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The 21-year-old has reiterated his desire to move to the Serie A champions, but his current club are reluctant to let such a promising player leave.

Chiesa eyeing Juventus switch

Man Utd target Nicolas Pepe looks set to be on his way out of Lille, with several clubs interested in the Ivory Coast winger. Lille president has conceded that a move is imminent, telling <a href="https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/sports" target="_blank">La Voix du Nord</a>&nbsp;that&nbsp;“It is true that there are big offers and big clubs in for him, so I think he will leave." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-target-pepe-the-subject-of-big-offers-as-lille-brace-for-/87qwhpdx1y6h15xl4sact2bpz" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Man Utd target Pepe ready to move on

Both Wigan and Barnsley are weighing up a move for Hibs striker Oli Shaw, reports the <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/4514830/oli-shaw-hibs-wigan-barnsley-transfer-news/" target="_blank">Scottish Sun</a>. The 21-year-old scored six league goals in last season's Scottish Premiership, and is wanted by several English clubs, with the two Championship sides leading the race for his signature.

Championship duo chasing Shaw

Aston Villa are close to completing the signature of Egypt winger&nbsp;Mahmoud Trezeguet, according to the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/793441/Aston-Villa-News-Trezeguet-Dean-Smith-Transfer-Rumours-Gossip" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. The Premier League newcomers have already spent big this summer, but are looking to make further additions, with the 24-year-old Kasimpasa attacker the latest to be linked with a move to Dean Smith's side.

Aston Villa closing in on Trezeguet

Juventus may look to get around Manchester United's asking price for Paul Pogba by offering players in exchange, claim the <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2019/07/23-59209372/pogba_alla_juve_ecco_la_strategia_di_paratici/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. United are thought to want £150 million (€167m/$186.8m) for Pogba, too steep a fee for Juventus after their outlay on Matthijs de Ligt. But the likes of Blaise Matuidi, Douglas Costa or Manchester City target Joao Cancelo could be added to sweeten the deal.

Juventus may offer players in Pogba deal

Eintracht Frankfurt are looking at a deal to bring fan favourite Kevin-Prince Boateng back to the club, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/eintracht-frankfurt-will-kevin-prince-boateng-zurueckholen-63467296,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 32-year-old spent one season with the club, scoring six goals and playing a key role as they won the DFB-Pokal. He joined Sassuolo in 2018 before spending the latter half of last season on loan at Barcelona, though his three appearances for the Spanish champions only brought four points.

Frankfurt target Boateng reunion

Roma may try to offer midfielder Steven Nzonzi in part exchange in a deal to sign AC Milan forward Suso, claim the <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/22-07-2019/milan-arrivare-suso-roma-pensa-nzonzi-un-prezzo-low-cost-3401085323429.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Suso is a primary target for Paulo Fonseca's side this summer and a swap deal with Patrik Schick was considered, but Nzonzi is the preferred option. Milan want €40 million (£35.9m/$44.8m) for the 25-year-old Spaniard Suso, who notched seven goals and nine assists in Serie A last season.

Roma to offer Nzonzi in Suso exchange

Uruguay midfielder Gaston Pereiro is set to leave PSV Eindhoven for Spartak Moscow after a fee was agreed between the two clubs, report <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1685003791/psv-en-spartak-moskou-akkoord-over-pereiro" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>. The 24-year-old, who has played almost 150 times for PSV and scored more than ten goals in each of his four seasons at the club, is set to cost €15 million (£13.5m/$16.8m). Pereiro was an important part of a PSV side which won the Eridivisie title in 2016 and 2018.

Pereiro to leave PSV for Spartak

Peru winger Andre Carrillo has rejoined Saudi Arabian side <a href="https://twitter.com/Alhilal_FC/status/1153477031172202497" target="_blank">Al-Hilal</a> on a permanent deal. The 28-year-old, who spent one year in the Premier League with Watford, joins from Benfica after three years at the club, two of which were spent out on loan. Carrillo scored three times for Al-Hilal last season as they missed out on the Saudi title by just one point.

Carrillo rejoins Al-Hilal

Aston Villa have made an offer of €16 million (£14.4m/$17.9m) for Brentford winger Said Benrahma, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Said-benrahma-brentford-veut-aller-a-aston-villa/1042673" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a>. The 23-year-old Algeria international is under contract at Griffin Park until 2022, but is keen for the move to go through for his first taste of Premier League football. Formerly of Nice, Benrahma registered 11 goals and 17 assists in all competitions last season as Brentford finished 11th in the Championship.

Villa make offer for Benrahma

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could turn to Paulo Dybala in his attempts to inject some creativity into his Manchester United side, claim the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7273135/Transfer-News-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-sees-Paulo-Dybala-perfect-playmaker-Man-Utd.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. However, while Juventus are prepared to sell the 25-year-old, they won't let him leave for anything less than £70 million (€77.9m/$87.2m). Dybala registered ten goals and five assists in 42 Juventus appearances last season, and has also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan.

Solskjaer turns to Dybala

Laurent Depoitre is to return to former club Gent after Huddersfield decided not to renew his contract, report <a href="https://twitter.com/HLNinEngeland/status/1153533705811632129https://twitter.com/HLNinEngeland/status/1153533705811632129" target="_blank">Het Laatste Nieuws</a>. The 30-year-old scored six times in his debut season for the Terriers but failed to find the net last campaign as Huddersfield were relegated from the Premier League. Depoitre spent just over two seasons at Gent, scoring 31 goals in 91 appearances and winning a Belgian league and cup double. His sole international cap for Belgium came during his first spell at the club.

Depoitre to return to Gent

Inter Milan are set to sign two strikers this transfer window but Romelu Lukaku won't be one of them, according to the <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/22-07-2019/inter-niente-spese-pazze-si-punta-dzeko-ma-lukaku-si-allontana-3401086598956.shtml?cmpid=shortener_636dddc7rv&amp;refresh_ce-cp" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Antonio Conte will have to settle for Roma's Edin Dzeko, with Inter unable to afford Manchester United's asking price for Lukaku. The other player targeted is 20-year-old Lille forward Rafael Leao, who has also been linked with Napoli and Wolves.

Inter to sign Dzeko over Lukaku

New Manchester City signing Rodri says there is no reason to believe that he isn't strong enough for the Premier League. The midfielder also discussed his move from Atletico Madrid and his motivations for joining Manchester City this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rodri-im-strong-enough-to-cope-in-the-premier-league/1ktooovay1ea515xxdb5oqdsxq">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Rodri: I'm strong enough for the Premier League

Athletico Paranaense have announced the signing of Adrian Correia from Besiktas. The full-back/midfielder played for Barcelona from 2010-16, winning four La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies. He's also featured for Sevilla and Coritiba while earning 17 caps for Brazil. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> 🗣️ "Feliz por esse dia e espero retribuir essa confiança". 👉 <a href="https://t.co/xaekqMwSRN">https://t.co/xaekqMwSRN</a> <a href="https://t.co/VD8wKxl1f6">pic.twitter.com/VD8wKxl1f6</a> — Athletico Paranaense (@AthleticoPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/AthleticoPR/status/1153501002357776385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Athletico Paranaense add former Barcelona defender 

Unai Emery has praised Dani Ceballos as Arsenal reportedly close in on a loan move. The Real Madrid midfielder has been linked with the Gunners, and Emery did little to dispute the rumours by speaking highly of the Spanish star. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ceballos-is-a-very-good-player-emery-praises-midfielder-ahead-of-/18qrdab8ssmzm18qybj020l6az">Read what Emery had to say on Goal!</a>

Emery praises Ceballos

Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli have made a bid for DC United midfielder Luciano Acosta, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/1090229/2019/07/22/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The offer is believed to be worth $3 million (£2.4m) with future incentives potentially seeing it rise as high as $5m (£4m). Acosta has made more than 100 appearances for DC United since joining from Boca Juniors, initially on loan, in 2016.

DC considering Acosta offer

Real Betis have completed the signing of Nabil Fekir from Lyon for a reported fee of around €20 million (£18m/$22m). The France international, who has signed a four-year deal, came close to joining Liverpool last summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-linked-fekir-completes-transfer-to-real-betis/12t9nk96xz9hh1y0t4vgqglfnn" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Fekir completes Betis move

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has assured Tammy Abraham that he will be given first-team opportunities next season, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7274197/Chelsea-news-Frank-Lampard-set-hand-Tammy-Abraham-opportunities-impress-team.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Abraham is a product of the Chelsea academy but has spent the last three season's out on loan at Bristol City, Swansea and Aston Villa. However, after talks with new Blues boss Lampard he has been told he will be given the chance to compete with Olivier Giroud and Michy Batshuayi for a starting role.

Abraham to be given Chelsea chance

Tottenham are close to signing Giovani Lo Celso after Real Betis agreed to lower their demands for the Argentina midfielder, reports <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9560471/tottenham-to-complete-45m-giovani-lo-celso-transfer-real-betis/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The Spanish side were demanding around £60 million ($75m) for the 23-year-old but will now accept a deal worth £45m ($56m). Betis have compromised on their position after completing a deal for Lyon's Nabil Fekir as Lo Celso's replacement.

Betis lower Lo Celso fee

Real Madrid are desperate to get Gareth Bale off their wage bill but remain determined to receive a transfer fee to help fund further transfer spending, reports <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/07/22/football/1563819883_123325.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning are believed to be leading the chase for the Wales international but are reluctant to pay a fee as a government transfer levy means Chinese clubs have to pay 100% on any transfer fee over €5.7 million (£5.1m/$6.3m). Real Madrid are now seeking&nbsp;"alternative avenues" to try and reach an agreement, with a deal based on incentivised add-ons a likely compromise.

Fee stalling Bale's China move

Los Blancos reluctant to let Welshman leave for free

Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis has signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Flamengo, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com.br/artigo/_/id/5863147/filipe-luis-assina-contrato-com-o-flamengo-ate-dezembro-de-2021" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> The 33-year-old confirmed last weekend that he was leaving Atletico Madrid at the end of his contract after nine years in the Spanish capital, split by one season at Stamford Bridge in 2014-15. The defender is now set to return to his native Brazil for the first time since leaving Figueirense as a teenager in 2004, signing a contract with Flamengo until December 2021.

Luis signs for Flamengo

New Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri is pushing for the club to sign Tottenham defender Danny Rose, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7274299/Juventus-boss-Maurizio-Sarri-driving-clubs-Tottenham-Danny-Rose.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Spurs are willing to sell England defender Rose this summer as they line up Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon to replace him. Sarri saw Rose at close hand during his time with Chelsea last season and has urged his new club to agree a deal, with Paris Saint-Germain and Schalke also believed to be interested.

Sarri keen on Rose move

Arsenal have agreed to sign Dani Ceballos on loan from Real Madrid and are close to signing William Saliba from Saint-Etienne, according to <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49078846" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>. Spain international Ceballos is expected to replace Aaron Ramsey in the Gunners' midfield following the Welshman's departure to Juventus. Meanwhile, 18-year-old defender Saliba is set to move to Emirates Stadium for around £27 million ($34m) despite late interest from rivals Tottenham.

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