Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Messi wants Bielsa at Barcelona

Manchester United are ready to move for Real Madrid's out-of-favour playmaker James Rodriguez, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1314316/Man-Utd-transfer-news-United-23m-Real-Madrid-talks-next-week-James-Rodriguez-gossip" target="_blank">Express</a>. It is claimed Madrid will accept bids in the region of £23 million ($29m), and United will be first in the queue to sign him. Clubs in Italy and France are said to be interested, but the Premier League is thought to be his preferred destination.

Man Utd to move for £23m Rodriguez

Liverpool have been put off a potential move for Adama Traore by Wolves' huge asking price for the winger, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-chase-new-transfer-target-18663834" target="_blank">Birmingham Live</a>. The Spaniard has three years on his deal and is apparently very happy at the club, so Wolves are under no pressure to sell. Leicester's Harvey Barnes is one player listed as a potential backup target.

Liverpool put off Traore move

Chelsea are confident of signing Kai Havertz even if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8560303/Frank-Lampard-confident-signing-Kai-Havertz-FAIL-qualify-Champions-League.html?__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. A fee is still to be agreed with Bayer Leverkusen, but the Blues believe the 21-year-old is keen to sign. It is claimed Chelsea will then switch their attentions to Nicolas Tagliafico and Declan Rice, as Frank Lampard looks to tighten up his defence.

Chelsea confident of Havertz signing

Move can go through without Champions League

Marcelo Bielsa is the man Lionel Messi wants to take over at Barcelona this summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12223747/lionel-messi-barcelona-leeds-marcelo-bielsa-setien" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The 65-year-old has just guided Leeds back to the Premier League after winning the Championship title, but his contract expires this month. And Messi would rather Barca get rid of under-fire coach Quique Setien and lure his compatriot to Camp Nou.

Messi wants Bielsa at Barcelona

Leeds boss is Argentina star's favoured candidate to replace Quique Setien

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is planning a long, boozy night with star midfielder Jack Grealish - but that is as far as his plans for the player's future go. Grealish netted Villa's only goal on Sunday as they claimed a 1-1 draw away to West Ham United to secure their place in the Premier League at the expense of Bournemouth and Watford, who join Norwich City in the Championship next season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/we-will-get-drunk-tonight-smith-silent-on-grealish-future/cektkvvakk2f10u62zpm03z21" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

'I expect Grealish will get drunk with me tonight!' - Smith silent on midfielder's future

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">📝 CSD Municipal informa: <a href="https://t.co/fOQmdXxuUv">pic.twitter.com/fOQmdXxuUv</a>— CSD Municipal (🏠) (@Rojos_Municipal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rojos_Municipal/status/1287447056337043457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Municipal sack Marco Pappa after arrest scandal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">After qualifying for Champions League: it can now go quickly with the deal of <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChelseaFC</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/kaihavertz29?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kaihavertz29</a>. Leverkusen does not insist on participating of <a href="https://twitter.com/kaihavertz29?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kaihavertz29</a> in the Euro League. Now the negotations are getting hot— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1287466094542950403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Path is cleared for Havertz Chelsea switch

David Silva says that he is going to miss playing for&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;as the midfielder said he was proud of all of the club's success during his time at the Etihad. The Spanish star played his final Premier League match for the club on Sunday as City cruised to a 5-0 win over bottom club Norwich. Silva started and played 85 minutes of the match, receiving a round of applause from manager Pep Guardiola and the rest of his City team-mates as he departed his final league fixture. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/i-love-them-and-will-miss-them-all-david-silva-reflects-on/ffsvoq8659as1cs0zy139uk1i" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

'I love them and will miss them all' - Silva reflects on 'emotional' final Premier League match with Man City

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to sign a new centre-back in the transfer window after admitting Shkodran Mustafi will miss the start of next season through injury. The German defender limped off late on during Arsenal’s&nbsp;FA Cup&nbsp;semi-final success against&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;following a challenge with Raheem Sterling. Mustafi had a scan earlier this week and, speaking after Arsenal finished their league season with a 3-2 win against&nbsp;Watford&nbsp;on Sunday, Arteta has now revealed the extent of the injury. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-must-sign-centre-back-after-nasty-mustafi-injury/l38ws3ec47cb1fh875uvn7u8i" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Arsenal must sign centre-back after 'nasty' Mustafi injury, says Arteta

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔵 | Leighton Baines has announced his retirement from football. Thank you for everything, Leighton. 💙 <a href="https://t.co/mhYYWiPHHB">pic.twitter.com/mhYYWiPHHB</a>— Everton (@Everton) <a href="https://twitter.com/Everton/status/1287437119875690497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Everton ace Baines retires

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Antony is in Amsterdam! ✘✘✘ Let’s say... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BemVindoAntony?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BemVindoAntony</a> <a href="https://t.co/1Ka86ndxv8">pic.twitter.com/1Ka86ndxv8</a>— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFCAjax/status/1287399787378159616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ajax sign Antony from Sao Paulo

Liverpool are keeping tabs of Schalke centre-back&nbsp;Ozan Kabak, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball-international/juergen-klopp-liverpool-trainer-will-diesen-bundesliga-star-72072700,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>. The 20-year-old would provide competition to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip.

Liverpool want Schalke centre-back

Boca Juniors midfielder&nbsp;Sebastian Perez could be heading to MLS, according to <a href="https://www.ole.com.ar/boca-juniors/seba-perez-mls-boca-extranjeros_0_sn_SOOyba.html" target="_blank">Ole</a>. Training with the Argentine club but unable to play as they are over their quota of foreign players, Boca are seeking to offload him, with the US a potential destination. Colon are also interested.

Sebastian Perez MLS bound?

Real Salt Lake are lining up a move for&nbsp;Manuel Schaffler, according to <a href="https://www.kicker.de/4000000034340/transfermeldung/real-salt-lake-hat-interesse-an-schaeffler" target="_blank">Kicker</a>. Following&nbsp;Wehen Wiesbaden's relegation to the third tier of Germany football, they will lose their captain, with the MLS side a chief contender to sign him.

Real Salt Lake eye German forward

Celtic goalkeeper Ross Doohan is set to leave Parkhead on loan, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53546135" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>.&nbsp; The 22-year-old will line up with Ross County after undergoing a trial with the club on Sunday.

Celtic's Doohan nears loan move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What a journey! It’s been a great 5 years at <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AVFCOfficial</a> . Full of good memories and experiences. Thank you to all my team mates, everyone at the club and all the villains! Good luck tomorrow <a href="https://t.co/d7k4yrmsXl">pic.twitter.com/d7k4yrmsXl</a>— sarkicmatija (@sarkicmatija) <a href="https://twitter.com/sarkicmatija/status/1287098079645249536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sarkic confirms Villa exit

Danny Loader is set to join Porto on a free transfer, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4146842/loader-set-to-join-porto-for-free-after-reading-exit-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.&nbsp; The 19-year-old is available for nothing after running down his contract at Reading.

Loader set for Porto switch

Manchester United are seeking to pinch Lille centre-back Gabriel from under the noses of Napoli, according to the Express. Having had to reassess their finances in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side see the £25 million ($32m) wanted by the Ligue 1 side for the centre-back as good value.

Man Utd make a swoop to Gabriel

AC Milan are seeking to improve their right-back options, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Milan/26-07-2020/calciomercato-milan-prossimo-terzino-destro-emerson-royal-o-dumfries-380676628502.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>. Real Betis' Emerson Royal and PSV's Denzel Dumfries are the two players they have in mind.&nbsp;

Emerson and Dumfries targeted by Milan

Manchester City will shock Arsenal with a move for on-loan midfielder Dani Ceballos, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1314294/Arsenal-transfer-news-Man-City-stun-Gunners-Dani-Ceballos-swoop-Arteta-Guardiola-gossip" target="_blank">Express</a>. Ceballos is set to return to parent club Real Madrid at the end of the season, with Arsenal not holding a purchase option on him. The Gunners are still hoping Ceballos will extend his loan deal for another season, with the 23-year-old unwanted at Madrid.

Man City look to beat Arsenal to Ceballos

Lyon will send 20-year-old forward Leo Griffiths to a Championship club in order to continue his development, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/former-tottenham-striker-reo-griffiths-22418403" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton and Preston are all linked with a move for the former Tottenham youngster, who has impressed for the French side's youth teams.

Lyon to loan ex-Spurs youngster Griffiths back to England

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has addressed a number of transfer rumours around the club, including moves for Neymar and Lautaro Martinez and the futures of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/neymar-lautaro-bartomeu-barcelona-transfer-rumours-messi/75sce88ap34z1d6psbxn6fbgb" target="_blank">Read what he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Bartomeu addresses Neymar, Lautaro, Messi & Suarez rumours

Alfredo Morelos is close to leaving Rangers after agreeing personal terms with Ligue 1 side Lille, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/mohamedbouhafsi/status/1287327675237924864" target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>. The two clubs are yet to agree on a fee for the 24-year-old, but the writing may be on the wall for Steven Gerrard's side.

Morelos on verge of Rangers exit

Sunderland are moving closer to a potential takeover as owner Stewart Donald has moved into a period of exclusivity with an interested buyer, <a href="https://twitter.com/Tweed_Barnesy/status/1287128223495618561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1287128223495618561%7Ctwgr%5E&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chroniclelive.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fsunderland-owner-stewart-donald-enters-18664035" target="_blank">BBC Radio Newcastle</a>&nbsp;reports. That means a preferred bidder has been identified, and now has a chance to complete a deal without having to worry about competition from others. It has been suggested the takeover could be completed before the new League One season starts on September 12.

Sunderland takeover edges closer

Borussia Dortmund are weighing up a move for Lille forward Jonathan Ikone as a possible replacement for Jadon Sancho, according to&nbsp;The Times. It is claimed discussions have begun for the 22-year-old, who Lille value at €45 million (£41m/$52m). Manchester United are hoping to sign Sancho this summer, and Dortmund are reportedly open to a big sale to support them through the coronavirus crisis.

Dortmund target €45m Ikone as Sancho replacement

Promoted Leeds are one of the clubs interested in Gent and Canada forward Jonathan David, Gent chairman Ivan De Witte told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dezondag.be/ivandewitte260720/" target="_blank">De Zondag</a>. Lille have already made an offer, but the Belgian side rejected it as it did not match their €30 million (£27m/$35m) asking price. The 20-year-old David has scored 30 goals in 60 league games for Gent, and 11 in 12 for Canada. Arsenal have also been linked with a move.

Leeds join race for Arsenal-linked David

Steven Gerrard says Rangers need to make new signings as the Scottish season nears its opening. "We need more," Gerrard said. "I have told the club that, I've been honest and open with what I feel we need. "In terms of where we are at from a financial point of view, they are questions for other people - but I have made it quite clear that we need to add to what we've got."

Gerrard wants new blood at Rangers

Vitoria have signed 18-year-old forward Andre Ramalho from Rio Ave, after he scored 18 goals for their youth teams last season. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍🏽André Ramalho é reforço 🎤 “Estou muito feliz por ter assinado o meu primeiro contrato com um Clube desta dimensão. Vou continuar a dar o meu melhor e procurar crescer neste emblema fantástico” ➡️ Sabe mais: <a href="https://t.co/dzbFOc9Zl9">https://t.co/dzbFOc9Zl9</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Conquistadores?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Conquistadores</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SomosAAlmaDoRei?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SomosAAlmaDoRei</a> <a href="https://t.co/RlMZrk70TR">pic.twitter.com/RlMZrk70TR</a> — Vitória Sport Clube (@VitoriaSC1922) <a href="https://twitter.com/VitoriaSC1922/status/1287059347374247936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Vitoria sign Ramalho

Tottenham are in pole position to sign Callum Wilson if Bournemouth are relegated today, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12224750/tottenham-transfer-news-callum-wilson-bournemouth-relegated/?utm_term=Autofeed&amp;utm_campaign=sunsporttwitter&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1595725755" target="_blank">Sun</a>. Spurs have long been after a striker to offer an alternative to Harry Kane in attack. Wilson's wages will be too much for the Cherries to afford if they go down, and they will likely look to sell him on quickly.

Spurs leading race for Wilson

Daniel Sturridge is being targeted by Serie B champions Benevento, reports the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12223290/daniel-sturridge-benevento-serie-b-loic-remy-trabzonspor/?utm_term=Autofeed&amp;utm_campaign=sunsporttwitter&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1595731629" target="_blank">Sun</a>. After Loic Remy failed a medical, the newly-promoted side have moved onto Sturridge as their prime attacking target, following his release from Trabzonspor. Sturridge was given a four-month playing ban following a betting offence in March, though it mostly coincided with coronavirus lockdown anyway.

Sturridge offered lifeline by Benevento

Southampton have signed 21-year-old defender Mohammed Salisu from Real Valladolid, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/SaddickAdams/status/1287135415057747970?s=19" target="_blank">Saddick Adams</a>. The Ghanaian is said to have agreed terms on a €1.2 million/year contract, and will soon be announced by the club.

Southampton sign Salisu

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will sign a one-year contract extension in order to remain at AC Milan, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/VitoAngele/status/1287140494980657153?s=20" target="_blank">Vito Angele</a>. The change of heart comes after the decision to hand coach Stefano Pioli a new deal.

Ibrahimovic to stay at Milan

Burnley manager Sean Dyche is wanted&nbsp;by Crystal Palace, claims the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/crystal-palace-eye-sean-dyche-22415797" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. A poor recent run of form under Roy Hodgson has convinced the Eagles' hierarchy that a change is needed with Dyche viewed as an ideal replacement.&nbsp;

Palace stepping up Dyche pursuit

Inter head coach Antonio Conte described talk of the possible arrival of Barcelona captain Lionel Messi as "fantasy football", though he did welcome the transfer links. Messi's future has dominated headlines in 2019-20 amid speculation the six-time Ballon d'Or winner is ready to quit Barca at the conclusion of his contract next year. Linked to Inter previously, reports of Messi's father buying a house in Milan this week fuelled more rumours about a stunning switch to San Siro. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/conte-there-isnt-a-madman-in-the-world-who-wouldnt-want/1354ueelazyxw10oypy3lfhafy" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Conte shoots down Messi links

Manchester United's summer transfer moves may hinge on whether Paul Pogba decides to leave the club, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8560287/Paul-Pogbas-future-crucial-Manchester-Uniteds-summer-transfer-plans.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>.&nbsp; Should the Frenchman decide to leave, the Red Devils will be in a much better position to pursue deals for Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish.&nbsp;

Pogba's future key to Man Utd's transfer plans

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will work "100 per cent" on finding the next Trent Alexander-Arnold or Andrew Robertson and has high hopes for "real prospect" Neco Williams. The Reds' star full-backs have once again been providers-in-chief for the Premier League champions, with both providing 10-plus top-flight assists for the second straight season. With the coronavirus pandemic causing a three-month suspension before this season resumed in&nbsp;June, there will only be a short break before the next Premier League campaign&nbsp;starts on September 12. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-working-on-finding-the-next-alexander-arnold-or/ukn3stdcan3x1lgvxz1y9hk1m" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Liverpool working on finding the next Alexander-Arnold or Robertson - Klopp

Former Greece international&nbsp;Traianos Dellas is closing in on becoming Melbourne Victory's next manager.&nbsp; <a href="https://t.co/2sdTbxgotc" target="_blank">News Corp</a> reports that the club have confirmed they are in the process of bringing Dellas to Victory with the&nbsp;move nearly completed.&nbsp;

Dellas close to Melbourne Victory move

Napoli&nbsp;sporting director&nbsp;Cristiano Giuntoli says there have been no offers for star centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly despite growing speculation over his future. The 29-year-old&nbsp;has been heavily linked with several top teams in recent transfer windows, as&nbsp;Manchester City,&nbsp;Manchester United,&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;are all said to have him high on their wanted lists. Recent reports suggest City are the favourites to land him, with the&nbsp;Senegal&nbsp;international eager to play under Pep Guardiola in the Premier League. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/no-offers-for-koulibaly-says-giuntoli-with-napoli-in-no-rush/ru4ffyhb9ul91qpu12kn07he1" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

No offers for Koulibaly - Napoli

Dominik&nbsp;Szoboszlai has attracted a wealth of clubs with his exploits at Red Bull Salzburg. The 19-year-old midfielder has scored an incredible seven goals in his last eight league matches to draw interest from Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid. Napoli and AC Milan are considering making summer bids for him, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/intrigo-szoboszlai-e-ancora-un-affare-95364" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>,&nbsp;and the €25 million asking price is considered a bargain.

Napoli and AC Milan eye Chelsea target Szoboszlai

James Maddison has agreed to sign a new contract with Leicester City,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12225433/james-maddison-money-leicester-man-utd/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>&nbsp;reports. The midfielder has been targeted by Manchester United, but the Foxes have offered to double his wages to convince him to remain at the King Power Stadium for the next five years.

Maddison snubs Man Utd to sign new Leicester deal

Inter will turn their attention to Junior Firpo if they fail to sign Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea, <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200725/482513744184/barca-junior.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;claims. The Serie A side have been linked with a move for the full-back, but the Blues are demanding €30 million for him and Juventus are said to want him, too. If he proves too expensive for the San Siro outfit, they will try to bring in 23-year-old Firpo.

Inter eye Barcelona defender as Emerson alternative

Marseille have joined the race to sign Kenny Lala from Strasbourg, <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-om-le-point-sur-le-dossier-kenny-lala-512295" target="_blank">Le 10 Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. The 28-year-old right-back wants to leave the Ligue 1 side this summer and has already attracted interest from Augsburg, but Marseille are considering making a move for him.

Marseille and Augsburg in Lala race

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