Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Juve offer Ramsey to Spurs for Ndombele

Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Thiago Alcantara, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/premier-league/thiago-alcantara-very-close-to-signing-for-liverpool-8024342" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Reds are said to now be in the process of agreeing a deal with Bayern Munich for the highly-rated Spain international midfielder.

Liverpool agree terms with Thiago

Juan Mata is eager to leave Manchester United for Fenerbahce, reports <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZija0XZtHI&amp;t=235s" target="_blank">Sansursuz Futbol</a>. The Spanish midfielder is starting to slip down the pecking order at Old Trafford and fancies a fresh start in Turkey during the next transfer window.

Mata wants move to Fenerrbahce

Eric Garcia will, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12025831/eric-garcia-new-man-city-contract-barcelona-exclusive/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>, snub the advances of Barcelona and sign a new contract at Manchester City. The 19-year-old defender was once part of the famed La Masia academy system in Catalunya, but is happy in England and set to land a lucrative upgrade on his current terms at the Etihad Stadium.

Garcia set to snub Barcelona

Barcelona are in talks to sign centre-back Eric Garcia from Manchester City, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/barca-manchester-city-negocian-vuelta-eric-garcia-8024800" target="_blank">Sport</a> reports. Garcia was trained at La Masia before moving to Pep Guardiola's side, but out of contract in 2021, he could be allowed to return to Camp Nou this summer. The 19-year-old has played only a handful of first-team games in England.

Barcelona make surprise move to Man City's Garcia

Arsenal's contract talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are still moving forward, according to&nbsp;ESPN's <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurensJulien/status/1279127210176262145" target="_blank">Julien Laurens</a>. It is claimed Aubameyang wants to stay at Arsenal - and wants a three-year contract at £250k/week.

Aubameyang contract talks move forward

Juventus offered former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey to Tottenham in a bid to sign Tanguy Ndombele, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/07/03/tottenham-reject-ndombele-ramsey-swap-deal-juventus/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>&nbsp;claims. However, they say Spurs have rejected the offer despite Ndombele coming in for criticism at times from Jose Mourinho. Ramsey joined Juve for free only a year ago, but faces fresh competition for places following the arrival of Arthur from Barcelona

Juve offer Ramsey to Spurs for Ndombele

River Plate will attempt to tie full-back Gonzalo Montiel to a new deal, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ole.com.ar/river-plate/montiel-ano-vale-doble_0_8TJXb27Ye.html" target="_blank">Ole</a>.&nbsp; The Argentina international has been linked this summer with a move to the Premier League with West Ham after impressing at the Buenos Aires giants.

River move to renew Montiel contract

Liverpool youngster Curtis Jones’ progress has been rewarded with a new five-year contract. The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on an improved deal at Anfield having impressed manager Jurgen Klopp with his development this season. The home-grown attacking midfielder, who has been with the club since the age of nine, has made eight appearances in all competitions for the Reds this season, scoring twice. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/curtis-jones-signs-five-year-liverpool-extension/qre19vzehasx1rh05ozj0oib0" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Curtis Jones signs five-year Liverpool extension

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lee Johnson was this evening relieved of his role as Bristol City Head Coach. Current Assistant Head Coach Dean Holden will take over immediately in a caretaker capacity as the club look to appoint a successor. Full story: 👇— Bristol City FC (@BristolCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/BristolCity/status/1279463639884406785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bristol City sack Johnson

The 27-year-old has&nbsp;been with Saints since the summer of 2018&nbsp;, when he arrived after a seven-year spell in the&nbsp;Bundesliga, where he played with&nbsp;Hoffenheim,&nbsp;Werder Bremen&nbsp;and most recently&nbsp;Borussia Monchengladbach. He caught the eye of the Foxes during the January transfer window, but having come close to a move, the deal was unable to get over the finishing line as manager Ralph Hasenhuttl vetoed the switch. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/leicester-to-return-for-southampton-star-vestergaard-after/1vjvpeuc39jcrzdl12t8iph5t" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Leicester to return for Southampton star Vestergaard

Timo Werner is a “great fit” for&nbsp;Chelsea, says Michael Ballack, with the German frontman considered to have made the right choice in avoiding competition with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane at&nbsp;Liverpool. Ballack told i: "Timo and Chelsea is great fit. Chelsea do not have this kind of player at the moment." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/werner-made-right-call-in-avoiding-salah-co-chelsea-are/1xsoav3gzbz741pcynr1yreg5l" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Werner made right call in avoiding Salah & Co’

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Happy Saturday, Reds 😆 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/curtisjr_10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@curtisjr_10</a> 🔴— Liverpool FC (Premier League Champions 🏆) (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1279475995108618241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jones signs new Liverpool contract

Former Bayer Leverkusen CEO&nbsp;Reiner Calmund thinks that a move to Real Madrid would be a "logical destination" for in-demand Germany international&nbsp;Kai Havertz. A number of Europe's top clubs including Madrid,&nbsp;Manchester United,&nbsp;Chelsea,&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;have all been linked with the attacking midfielder, who scored 12 goals in 30&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;appearances in the 2019-20 campaign. The 21-year-old is due to face Bayern in Saturday's DFB-Pokal final clash and while&nbsp;Calmund thinks that the Bavarians are interested in signing Havertz, he believes he would prefer a switch to&nbsp;Spain. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/havertz-tipped-to-join-real-madrid-but-he-could-cost-100m/1s8z3qaqn8hdi12hcmfgqnllel" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Havertz tipped to join Real Madrid but he could cost €100m

Rangers defender Matt Polster is on the verge of a move to MLS side New England Revolution, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18561699.rangers-defender-matt-polster-poised-sign-new-england-revolution-struggling-ibrox-game-time/" target="_blank">Glasgow Evening Times</a>. The 27-year-old right-back has failed to make an impact at Ibrox, making a move back to his native United States look likely this summer.

Rangers defender set for MLS switch

Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;have suffered a further blow in the summer transfer window following Adil Aouchiche’s announcement that he will depart the club. Rumours have persisted over his future for several months, but PSG held out hope that they might be able to persuade the&nbsp;France&nbsp;Under-18 star, who has featured on a handful of occasions in the first team, to remain at the club. The youth terms he was on expired on June 30, and Aouchiche has now confirmed that his future lies elsewhere, following the likes of veterans Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva out of the door,&nbsp;despite Kylian Mbappe going public on his desire for his young colleague to sign a new deal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/aouchiche-confirms-psg-exit-amid-borussia-dortmund-interest/19odnycgm9sqo1gv45kvkc5vyg" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Aouchiche confirms PSG exit amid Dortmund interest

The lack of “stupid money” in the next transfer window is likely to see Harry Kane spend one more season at Tottenham, says Chris Waddle, with the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid forced to wait on the striker. A move away from north London has been mooted&nbsp;for the England captain. Kane has admitted that personal ambition may see him weigh up his options at some stage, with there a desire on the part of a proven 26-year-old to start challenging for major honours. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-real-madrid-linked-kane-will-give-spurs-mourinho-one/h21xejynt7y2199x72zjnnv3i" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

‘Man Utd-linked Kane will give Spurs one more season’

Wolves are the latest side to be linked with a move for Porto midfielder Jesus Manuel Corona. A number of Premier League teams have seen approaches for the Mexico international mooted, with <a href="https://www.abola.pt/Nnh/Noticias/Ver/851927?fb=1&amp;fbclid=IwAR2YhejJDdN89Zy725NtcYDleZiY6wVD25zJrTAGi8xFdR664u29yUl5Fm4" target="_blank">A Bola</a> now reporting that Nuno is considering a formal bid.

Wolves keen on Corona

Everton are ready to rival Arsenal in any transfer scramble for John Stones, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12027693/everton-arsenal-man-city-stones-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>. The England international centre-half is being linked with a move away from Manchester City, with a return to Goodison Park or fresh start at Emirates Stadium being mooted.

Everton to rival Arsenal for Stones

West Ham have joined Everton, Manchester United and Southampton in asking questions about Real Valladolid defender Mohammed Salisu, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8489629/West-Ham-join-host-clubs-transfer-race-Real-Valladolid-defender-Mohammed-Salisu.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The 21-year-old centre-half is highly-regarded in Spain and may be offered the chance to move to England in the next window.

West Ham join the race for Salisu

Liverpool will not dip into the transfer market to replace Adam Lallana, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-boss-jurgen-klopp-already-22300144" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>. An experienced England international is leaving Anfield as a free agent, but Jurgen Klopp believes academy graduate Curtis Jones can fill that void in his squad.

Liverpool won't look for Lallana replacement

Lionel Messi will thrash out fresh terms with&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;despite the talk of a move elsewhere being made, says Cesar Luis Menotti, with the mercurial Argentine still considered to be at his peak&nbsp;and a “representative” of the Liga giants. Menotti has told TyC Sports: ""Messi is more representative of Barcelona's history than (president Josep Maria) Bartomeu. It doesn't even cross my mind that they won't fix it." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-isnt-50-still-at-peak-barcelona-will-agree-new-deal/15zlaknxj3uju1kkwnghj1cwwh" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Messi expected to agree Barca deal

Manchester United are closely following winger Facundo&nbsp;Pellistri of Penarol, <a href="https://theathletic.com/1907941/2020/07/04/manchester-united-facundo-pellistri-forlan-transfers/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reports. With Jadon Sancho set to prove expensive, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking at alternatives, with the youngster who plays under Diego Forlan one of those.

Man Utd eye Sancho alternative

Red Devils take attacker search to Uruguay

Benfica have announced that they have sacked head coach Bruno Lage. Bordeaux's Paulo Sousa is reportedly a target for the Portuguese giants, with Mauricio Pochettino among those to have turned them down.

Benfica sack Bruno Lage

Liverpool midfielder James Milner has said he does not expect to go back to Leeds United, despite the imminent return of the Elland Road side to the Premier League. Speaking to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/12020821/james-milner-exclusive-there-from-the-start-at-liverpool" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, he said: "You never know in football, what's around the corner, but I just want to contribute and win as many trophies as I can for Liverpool and add to the great history here. "I'm biased, but I think the Premier League will be a better place for Leeds in it, and it will be weird to play against them next season. "It seems a long time ago since I pulled on that shirt, you look back at photos and see how big the shirts were back then. Plenty has changed since then, unfortunately I was part of the team that got relegated and they haven't come back and recovered just yet. It would be great to see them back next season and their fans are incredible as well."

Milner plays down Leeds switch

The agent of Real Madrid star Gareth Bale believes that the transfer market will not be adversely affected by the coronavirus crisis in the long term. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/agent-of-real-madrid-star-bale-explains-why-clubs-will-still/1unlr9xh6cao21cpel5g9qsk9d" target="_blank">Get the full story here...</a>

Bale's agent explains why clubs will still spend big in the transfer market

Mario Balotelli could be heading to River Plate, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/presionalta/status/1278836840716525569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1278836840716525569%7Ctwgr%5E&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Frmcsport.bfmtv.com%2Ffootball%2Fmercato-en-direct-les-infos-et-rumeurs-du-4-juillet-4462.html" target="_blank">TyCSports</a>. The striker is currently in dispute with Brescia and is apparently seeking his fourth club in barely 18 months.

Balotelli heading for River Plate?

Juventus are eyeing a move to Roma's Eden Dzeko, <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2020/07/04-71400264/juve_dzeko_spunta_tra_milik_e_jimenez/" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> reports. Napoli's Arkadiusz Milik and Wolves' Raul Jimenez have been eyed as their new No.9, but head coach Maurizio Sarri prefers the capital-based forward.

Juventus weigh up move for Dzeko

PSV have signed Australia international forward&nbsp;Kyah Simon from Melbourne City. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 𝚂𝚚𝚞𝚊𝚍 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚎 ✓ PSV Vrouwen trekt spits <a href="https://twitter.com/KyahSimon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KyahSimon</a> aan 🇦🇺<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KyahIsHere?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KyahIsHere</a> — PSV (@PSV) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSV/status/1279294150253387777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

PSV confirm Simon deal

AC Milan midfielder Ismel Bennacer is open to moving to Manchester United this summer, <a href="https://lagazettedufennec.com/actualites/teamdz/mercato-bennacer-man-united-veut-tenter-le-diable/" target="_blank">La Gazzette du Fennec</a> reports. While the Algeria international, who previously played with Arsenal, would be content to stay another season at the Serie A side, the switch to Old Trafford would be attractive.

Bennacer open to Man Utd move

Highly rated teenager Adil Aouchiche has announced he will leave PSG. Posting on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCMP-eJBvjG/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, he said: "A page turns, thanks Paris for these unforgettable moments."

Aouchiche announces PSG departure

Leicester may lead the race for William Carvalho, but the Portugal international midfielder may yet end up at Wolves. According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/betis/2020/07/03/plan-tenia-futuro-william-carvalho/285234.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a>, the Midlands side are ready to make a bid for the man currently at Real Betis.

Wolves want William Carvalho

Former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is in line to become Real Betis boss next season, <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/betis/2020/07/03/plan-tenia-futuro-william-carvalho/285234.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a> reports. With relegation not thought to be an issue,&nbsp;Alexis Trujillo will guide the side until the close season, at which point the Chilean will step in.

Pellegrini close to agreeing Real Betis deal

Lyon attacker Martin Terrier is close to joining Ligue 1 rivals Rennes, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-martin-terrier-lyon-a-rennes-c-est-presque-fait/1149595" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a> reports. The clubs have found a verbal agreement for the former France Under-21 attacker, who should make the move for around €10 million (£9m/$11.2m).

Terrier closes in on Rennes move

Dieter Hecking will not continue as manager of Hamburg, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/hsv-transfer-news-dieter-hecking-verlaesst-den-hamburger-sv/12020538/33895?utm_term=Autofeed&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;wkz=WXTNL1&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1593795485" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>. The 55-year-old failed to win promotion back to the Bundesliga this season, with Hamburg finishing fourth in the second tier. Hamburg threw away what seemed like certain promotion, and could now turn to former Darmstadt boss&nbsp;Dimitrios Grammozis as Hecking's replacement.

Hecking to leave Hamburg

Lille have reached an agreement to sign 20-year-old defender Sven Botman from Ajax, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/346999959/luis-campos-lokt-sven-botman-van-ajax-naar-lille" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>. Botman had been on loan at Heerenveen and was ready to return to Ajax, but will now head to France instead. It is reported he will sign a five-year contract at Lille, moving for around €8 million (£7m/$9m), with Ajax likely to have a sell-on clause.

Ajax youngster Botman heads to Lille

Jurgen Klopp says he has no plans beyond the end of his current contract at Liverpool. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/klopp-has-no-plans-beyond-liverpool-contract-expiring-in/8fezg84hkfkc1d3xhiv1k2q3p" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Klopp has no plans beyond current Liverpool contract

Sevilla want to sign defender Marcos Senesi from Feyenoord, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/sevilla/2020/07/02/sevilla-fc-oferta-central-argentino/284991.html" target="_blank">Estadio Deportivo</a>. The 23-year-old Argentine has apparently been identified by Sevilla transfer chief, Pablo Monchi. Sevilla have been linked with Senesi in the past, and he has continued to impress them during his time in the Netherlands.

Sevilla target Feyenoord defender Senesi

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said what he wants from what he calls an "important" transfer window at Manchester United. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/solskjaer-man-utd-signings-summer-transfer-window/1jjse6ivq7m5h1p2ljury76n3o" target="_blank">Read what he had to say here on Goal!</a>

Solskjaer outlines intentions ahead of 'important' transfer window

Feyenoord will sign 29-year-old Dutch forward Bryan Linssen on a free transfer from Vitesse,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20200703_00166862/bryan-linssen-alsnog-op-weg-naar-feyenoord" target="_blank">De Limburger</a>&nbsp;reports. Linssen has scored 28 Eredivisie goals in the last two seasons, previously playing for Groningen, Heracles and VVV-Venlo among others.

Feyenoord to sign Linssen

Lionel Messi would be tempted by the prospect of reuniting with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City or playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus, according to former Barcelona forward Rivaldo. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messi-would-be-tempted-by-guardiola-reunion-at-man-city-or/2m5565xpnae61t8ward1uwxah" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

'Messi would be tempted by Guardiola or Ronaldo'

Jadon Sancho still wants to sign for Manchester United, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1279134994842226694" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. It is reported that a contract won't pose any problem to a potential deal, but United are yet to find an agreement with Borussia Dortmund.

Sancho still wants Man Utd

Lazio are considering a move for Danny Rose, claim the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2020/07/03-71383155/lazio_spunta_il_nome_di_rose_tare_cerca_esperienza_per_la_champions/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a>. The Rome side are looking to add experience to their squad as they prepare to play in next season's Champions League. Rose, currently on loan at Newcastle, is under contract at Tottenham until 2021.

Lazio consider Rose move

Wesley Sneijder could follow Arjen Robben out of retirement to play for Utrecht, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8487791/amp/Wesley-Sneijder-follow-footsteps-Arjen-Robben-coming-retirement.html?__twitter_impression=true" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. Robben has returned to represent former club Groningen, and Utrecht's sporting director has admitted talks have taken place.

Sneijder could follow Robben out of retirement

Inter are ready to complete the signing of 16-year-old Green goalkeeper Nikolaos Botis,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/MatteoBarzaghi/status/1279135744964079616" target="_blank">Sky Sport Italy</a>&nbsp;report. Botis will sign a three-year contract and join from PAOK in&nbsp;spring next year.

Inter swoop for Greek teenager Botis

Fiorentina want to bring in former Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi as manager, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/calciomercato-fiorentina-de-rossi-nuovo-allenatore-news-3-luglio-2020" target="_blank">DiMarzio</a>. While there are still obstacles to overcome, it is reported the Roma legend could be in place before the start of the 2020-21 Serie A season. De Rossi has spoken before of his desire to go into coaching, but he may not have expected such a top job to come up so soon.

Fiorentina want De Rossi as manager

Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has admitted midfielder Thiago may be seeking a fresh challenge away from the club. Rummenigge also ruled out any chance of Bayern moving for Kai Havertz this year. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/thiago-might-be-looking-for-a-new-challenge-bayern-chief/3eo44xknck2p12znf17s9tr52" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Bayern chief addresses Thiago & Havertz talk

Frank Lampard says Chelsea could look to solve their problems at set-pieces by signing taller players. “With Liverpool, I remember a lot of talk about them and set pieces a few seasons ago. They were zonal and conceding a lot,"&nbsp;&nbsp;Lampard told a press conference.&nbsp; "They signed Virgil van Dijk and he heads out everything. There’s a huge relation to personnel and if you don’t have that size, the main thing is trying to compete as hard as you can and making it difficult for other teams to score. “But I’m not making excuses because we haven’t done that well enough and that has to improve. When you look at who you might bring in with the balance of the squad, it is certainly something to take into account.”

Chelsea could sign tall players to solve set-piece issues

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