Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal nearing Coutinho deal

Philippe Coutinho's move to Arsenal is in an "advanced" stage, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barca-turn-to-the-premier-league-as-they-look-to-cash-in-on-players-8064900" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Brazilian has returned to Barcelona after a season on loan at Bayern Munich, and he appears to be on his way out of the Catalan side. Barca are looking to raise funds as the transfer window opens, with&nbsp;Martin Braithwaite&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jean-Clair Todibo&nbsp;also likely to be on the way out.

Arsenal nearing Coutinho deal

The Brazilian could be heading back to the Premier League

James Rodriguez could make a sensational switch from Real Madrid to Atletico, according to reports in Spain. Spanish journalist Pedro Pablo Parrado, speaking on the <a href="https://twitter.com/ElGolazoDeGol/status/1290627262614843392" target="_blank">El Golazo de Gol</a> television programme, suggested James could make the switch for between&nbsp;€10 million (£9m/$12m)&nbsp;and&nbsp;€15m (£13.5m/$18m) this summer. James has found first team chances hard to come by this season under Zinedine Zidane and has long been linked with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu.

James 'will join Atletico for €10 to €15 million'

The Colombian international is touted to leave Real and swap Madrid clubs

Manchester United have identified Porto left-back Alex Telles as a transfer target - as Portuguese publication <a href="https://www.abola.pt/nnh/2020-08-03/fc-porto-alex-telles-alvo-do-manchester-united/855637" target="_blank">A Bola</a> reports. The Red Devils want the 27-year-old to come in and provide competition for Luke Shaw, who is currently sidelined through injury. Chelsea have also been linked with Telles, who only has one year left to run on his existing contract at Porto.

Man Utd target Telles

Brazilian full-back touted for Old Trafford switch

Aston Villa will offer Jack Grealish&nbsp;a new contract worth £100,000 per week, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12313719/aston-villa-jack-grealish-new-deal-snub-man-utd-transfer/" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> Manchester United have been tipped to move for the Villa captain, who is currently on&nbsp;£70,000 per week. But Villa will do their best to keep hold of Grealish, along with Tyrone Mings and John McGinn, after the club secured Premier League football for 2020-21.

Villa aim to keep Grealish with massive pay rise

The midfielder has long been linked with a move to Man Utd

Liverpool are eyeing a move for&nbsp;Norwich left-back Jamal Lewis, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-plotting-10million-transfer-swoop-22469134" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The 22-year-old is in demand after impressing with the Canaries this season, despite the club's relegation from the Premier League.&nbsp; Liverpool are hoping to pay £10 million ($13m) for Lewis, who would help back up Andy Robertson as he beds in at&nbsp;Anfield.&nbsp;

Liverpool eye move for Lewis

The full-back is in demand after Norwich were relegated in 2019-20

Chelsea star Willian has told friends that he will hold out for a move to Arsenal, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/willian-tells-friends-wants-arsenal-22469800" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The Brazilian's contract at Stamford Bridge has expired and he has thus far rejected offers of an extension.&nbsp; Although MLS side Inter Miami have made the most lucrative offer, Willian is set to turn down a move to the U.S. in favour of staying in London.

Willian tells friends he wants Arsenal move

The Chelsea winger is set to become a free agent

Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;manager&nbsp;Peter Bosz says star midfielder Kai Havertz will play against Rangers on Thursday as rumours of a move to Chelsea swirl. The Blues have made the 21-year-old their top target after already landing&nbsp;Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner this summer. Bosz, though, insists that Havertz is still committed to the cause at Leverkusen. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/leverkusen-coach-bosz-confirms-chelsea-target-havertz-will/t45xmqzkeuk21ivl17m5pry6b" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Chelsea target Havertz set to face Rangers

Crystal Palace and Fulham&nbsp;are both keen on signing free agent winger Ryan Fraser, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/12043170/ryan-fraser-crystal-palace-and-fulham-interested-in-former-bournemouth-winger" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The 26-year-old left Bournemouth at the end of July after turning down a short-term contract extension with the Cherries, who went on to be relegated. The&nbsp;Scotland international made 120 Premier League appearances for Bournemouth after joining the club in 2013.

Palace and Fulham to battle for Fraser

Inter&nbsp;CEO Giuseppe&nbsp;Marotta&nbsp;has said his side will confirm the permanent signing of Alexis Sanchez from&nbsp;Manchester United on Thursday. The Chilean has been on loan at Inter for the 2019-20 season,&nbsp;scoring four goals across 29 appearances. The move will end a disappointing chapter of Sanchez's career, with the 31-year-old having struggled at Old Trafford after joining from Arsenal in 2018. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/inter-set-to-announce-alexis-sanchez-signing-from-manchester/1cbitxtr5xz761e4zavx1gbnk2" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal right here</a>

Inter to announce Alexis signing on Thursday - Marotta

AC Milan have confirmed the signing of France U20 defender Pierre Kalulu from Lyon. The Serie A side have signed the 20-year-old on a deal that runs through 2025. Kalulu can play several positions across the back line and though he has yet to make his senior debut for Lyon, he has impressed at youth levels&nbsp;for club and country.

AC Milan sign Kalulu from Lyon

Galatasaray&nbsp;have confirmed the signing of Arda Turan, who returns to the club of his youth nine years after leaving to join&nbsp;Atletico Madrid. The 33-year-old left&nbsp;Galatasaray in 2011 to sign with Atletico, and then moved on to Barcelona in 2015. Turan has spent the past season and a half back in Turkey on loan with&nbsp;Istanbul Basaksehir. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ex-barcelona-star-turan-returns-to-galatasaray-after-nine/5f12eyw2kwe21wru156lwsho0" target="_blank">Read the full&nbsp;story on Goal</a>

Ex-Barca star Turan returns to Galatasaray after nine years

Crystal Palace&nbsp;and Aston Villa are both keen on&nbsp;Brentford striker Ollie Watkins, according to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/05/crystal-palace-want-brentfords-ollie-watkins-and-offer-deal-to-ryan-fraser?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">The Guardian.</a> Watkins impressed in the Championship in 2019-20, scoring&nbsp;26 goals in 50 games for the Bees.&nbsp; With Brentford losing to Fulham in Tuesday's promotion play-off final, Watkins will have to leave the club if he wishes to play Premier League football next season.

Crystal Palace & Aston Villa to battle over Watkins

Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;have denied holding any transfer talks with&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;over Jadon Sancho. The Bundesliga side are said to be holding out for&nbsp;€120 million (£108m/$142m) for Sancho – a fee that would almost certainly be too high for United. But&nbsp;Dortmund&nbsp;managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke said that the Red Devils haven't even made contact over a move, increasing the chances Sancho will stay put in 2020-21. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dortmund-deny-sancho-talks-with-man-utd-as-star-winger-looks-set-/1n97p0fw3cm551sgew4htpqe7m" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Dortmund deny Sancho talks with Man Utd

Jason Tindall is interested in taking over at Bournemouth following the departure of longtime manager Eddie Howe, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/12042932/jason-tindall-keen-on-bournemouth-managers-role">Sky Sports</a>. The Cherries were relegated to the Championship this season, prompting Howe's departure. Tindall, who served as Howe's assistant, would like to be considered as a replacement, and the club have added him to the shortlist for the job.&nbsp;

Tindall interested in Bournemouth job

Norwich are holding firm on a&nbsp;£20 million ($26.2m)&nbsp;price tag for Jamal Lewis amid interest from Liverpool, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/1973783/2020/08/05/liverpool-jamal-lewis-transfer-bid-norwich-city/?source=user_shared_article">the Athletic</a>. The Canaries will point to their sale of James Maddison to Leicester as a benchmark for any and all big-money transfers this summer. Liverpool are looking to bring Lewis from relegated Norwich,&nbsp;but are only willing to part with £10 million ($13.1m)&nbsp;for the fullback, who would serve as Andrew Robertson's backup.

Norwich holding firm on Lewis price amid Liverpool interest

Manchester City have sealed a move for Nathan Ake, the club announced. The defender joins from Bournemouth in&nbsp;a deal worth an initial £40&nbsp;million&nbsp;($53m). <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/man-city-sign-bournemouth-defender-ake-in-40m-deal/1wu0akaiapmi91x4rc9fe0quva">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Man City complete Ake deal

Tranmere Rovers have signed former Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing. The club announced on Wednesday that Speaing has signed a two-year contract with the club, becoming manager Mike Jackson's first signing. “I have family who are massive Tranmere Rovers fans, they were delighted when they found out the news," Spearing said.&nbsp;"My nephew was sending me all sorts of Tranmere Rovers songs and he has been texting me all day asking when will the news be announced. “Tranmere is so important to this community. It is a massive football club and the activities the Club do away from the pitch is fantastic. The history is fantastic, everything about it is great. It is a football club that needs to go again.”

Tranmere complete signing of former Liverpool midfielder

The New York Red Bulls have signed Dru Yearwood from Brentford, the club announced. Yearwood signs on with the MLS side as a Young Designated Player, with the 20-year-old midfielder having made five appearances for Brentford this past season. “Dru is a young, exciting central midfielder, a true competitor and ball-winner, qualities we know fit well in our style of play,” said Red Bulls head coach Chris Armas. “He’s also an intelligent player, who brings intensity and passion every time he steps on the field. Dru is enthusiastic about the opportunity and we’re excited to get him integrated into our team.”

Red Bulls add Yearwood from Brentford

Fulham will make Harrison Reed's loan from Southampton permanent for an £8 million ($10.5m) fee, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/TomBarclay_/status/1291028492805709824" target="_blank">The Sun.</a> Reed played a key role in Fulham's promotion back to the Premier League, which was sealed on Tuesday with a play-off final victory over Brentford.&nbsp; The 25-year-old holding midfielder made 25 Championship appearances for the Cottagers this term.

Fulham to make Reed loan permanent

Tottenham are open to selling defender Cameron Carter-Vickers for around £2.5 million, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-tottenham-willing-to-sell-international-for-2-5m-as-price-tumbles/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> The 22-year-old U.S. international is entering the final year of his Spurs deal and has spent the last three seasons on loan at five different Championship clubs. The most recent of those clubs, Luton Town, are keen on a permanent deal but may not be able to meet Tottenham's asking price.

Tottenham willing to sell Carter-Vickers for £2.5m

Southampton have signed centre-back Mohammed Salisu from Real Valladolid for £10.9 million ($14.3m), reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12042907/southampton-sign-mohammed-salisu-for-10-9m-from-real-valladolid" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The 21-year-old has agreed a four-year deal at St. Mary's and is set to quarantine for 14 days after arriving from Spain due to UK protocol. Looking to rebuild their defence ahead of the new season, Saints are also closing in on a deal with Tottenham for right-back Kyle Walker-Peters.

Southampton complete £10.9m Salisu deal

Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake is set to complete a&nbsp;Manchester City medical in the next 24 hours, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/32461/12042959/nathan-ake-in-manchester-for-man-city-medical-ahead-of-41m-transfer" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> Following the Cherries' relegation, the Netherlands international will move to City for a fee of £41 million ($54m). The 25-year-old will join&nbsp;Ferran Torres as new arrivals at City after the winger signed from Valencia on Tuesday.

Ake set for Man City medical

Werder Bremen are in talks over a loan move for Manchester United&nbsp;winger Tahith Chong, <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/radsport/werder-bremen-frank-baumann-heiss-auf-manunited-talent-tahith-chong-72230340.bild.html#remId=1609798987882374163%25252525252525252523%25252525252525252523%25252525252525252523wt_ref" target="_blank">Bild</a> reports. The 20-year-old made just three appearances in the Premier League in 2019-20 and is in search of more first-team minutes. A move to Werder could make sense for Chong, with the Bundesliga side likely to sell star man&nbsp;Milot Rashica this summer.

Werder Bremen in talks over Chong loan

Real Madrid are set to send Takefusa Kubo to Villarreal on loan, reports <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/08/05/primera/1596578919_836318.html?id_externo_rsoc=comp_tw">AS</a>. The Japanese star will join Unai Emery's side on a one-year loan deal with no option to buy. Villarreal beat out the likes of&nbsp;Granada, Celta and Osasuna to a deal for Kubo, who prioritized the chance to play in the Europa League as well as the chance to appear in a bulk of the club's first-team matches.

Real Madrid set to loan Kubo to Villarreal

New Manchester City signing Ferran Torres says that he wanted to stay at Valencia as he expressed his frustration with his former club. Torres hit out at "crooked people" within the organization, saying that he was basically forced out by his boyhood club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/i-wanted-to-stay-new-man-city-winger-torres-angry-at/14bzrluh3ln3v1q8i6v79scse4">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Torres: I wanted to stay at Valencia

Bayern Munich are nearing a deal to sign a pair of Scottish stars, reports <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/hickey-und-hepburn-diese-schotten-rocken-den-bayern-nachwuchs-72230804.bild.html">Bild</a>. The German side is closing on a deal for 18-year-old&nbsp;Hearts defender&nbsp;Aaron Hickey, who would move straight into Bayern's youth team. Meanwhile, the club is also working on a deal for 16-year-old Celtic star Barry Hepburn, who is set to fly to Munich to complete a deal.

Bayern eyeing two Scottish stars

Montpellier are set to sign Basel goalkeeper Jonas Omlin, reports <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-en-direct-les-infos-et-rumeurs-du-5-aout-4559.html">RMC Sport</a>. As a result of the move, Omlin will skip out on Basel's Europa League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, with the Swiss club maintaining a 3-0 lead from the first leg. "Jonas wants to join us so we should quickly find the solution. It should settle down today," said Montpellie president&nbsp;Laurent Nicollin. "&nbsp;I hope that Jonas will be with us as soon as possible to pass his medical visit. "

Montpellier set to sign Basel goalkeeper

Fulham are keen on bringing&nbsp;Ryan Sessegnon back to Craven Cottage from Tottenham on loan - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4153531/transfer-talk-liverpool-lining-up-move-for-norwich-defender-jamal-lewis" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 20-year-old is open to joining up with the Cottagers again for the duration of the 2020-21 season, after seeing them win promotion back to the Premier League. Sessegnon has struggled for regular playing time at Spurs since joining the club from Fulham for £25 million ($33m) last summer.

Fulham keen on bringing Sessegnon back on loan

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Machin appointed Deportivo Alaves boss 

Juventus left-back&nbsp;Luca Pellegrini is ready to seek a permanent move away from the club - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/pellegrini-torna-alla-juve-c-e-l-ipotesi-napoli-decisivo-il-conf-44386" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 21-year-old spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Cagliari, where he racked up 24 Serie A appearances in total. Pellegrini does not wish to sit on the bench after getting a taste of regular first-team football, and Napoli have been linked with a swoop for his services.

Pellegrini ready to seek permanent move away from Juve

Marc-Andre ter Stegen will soon put pen to paper on a new five-year contract with Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200805/482678720012/ter-stegen-renovara-por-cinco-temporadas.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Talks over an extension for the German goalkeeper were put on hold when the season was postponed due the coronavirus outbreak, but the club are now determined to ensure he remains at Camp Nou beyond 2022. Ter Stegen has recorded 15 clean sheets in 44 appearances for Barcelona this term.

Ter Stegen set to sign new five-year deal with Barca

Adama Traore "could easily play for&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;or&nbsp;Liverpool", according to Joleon Lescott, who has talked up the talents of the&nbsp;Wolves&nbsp;talisman. Traore has featured in 52 games for Wolves in 2019-20, scoring six goals while also providing 12 assists. The 24-year-old has impressed enough&nbsp;to attract a number of high profile potential suitors,&nbsp;including Liverpool, Man City,&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;and&nbsp;Barcelona. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/traore-man-city-liverpool-lescott-wolves-star/1ojogeccd53fx1npwafu8nzhjy" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

'Traore could easily play for Man City or Liverpool'

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Tau joins Anderlecht on loan from Brighton

Antonio Rudiger says&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;will miss Willian should he ultimately decide to leave the club on a free transfer and compared the Brazilian winger's abilities to former Blues talisman Eden Hazard. Having arrived in the Premier League in&nbsp;2017, Rudiger was welcomed into the dressing room by the 31-year-old&nbsp;and he says he'll miss the winger should he leave in the summer. The&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;international&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rudiger-willian-is-like-hazard-ill-be-sad-if-he-leaves/14argtae6dm931co3mdcm8vvy9" target="_blank">told reporters</a>:&nbsp;"He does his thing on the pitch, just like Eden Hazard. By playing, he shows what he is about. He is a guy who dictates the game and not many players in the world have this type of quality. "He is always training [hard] and practicing&nbsp;free-kicks after. He is someone who always wants to improve.

Rudiger: Willian is like Hazard and I'll be sad if he leaves Chelsea

The Blues winger is set to depart in the summer having rejected a two-year contract offer

Kasper Schmeichel's "biggest dream" is to join&nbsp;Manchester United, according to his ex-Manchester City&nbsp;team-mate Mikkel Bischoff. Leicester keeper Schmeichel is being linked with a move to United, and the ex-City centre-back, who was on&nbsp;the books at the Etihad between 2001 and 2006, told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/schmeichel-dream-join-man-utd-leicester-keeper-will-do/ulhb2xf7xya91ozhu17leof1f" target="_blank">Ekstra Bladet</a>:&nbsp;“Schmeichel is a huge United fan. He always has been and always will be, it will be the biggest dream come true if he were to succeed [in joining United]. “If Kasper gets the opportunity to play just ten games for United, then he jumps.&nbsp;It’s simply so big for him.&nbsp;He is such a big fan that he will do anything to get to that club.”

'Schmeichel's dream is to join Man Utd'

The Danish shot-stopper has been tipped to join up with the Red Devils in the summer transfer window

Leeds United are facing a major task in their attempts to sign Brighton centre-back Ben White, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-bid-to-sign-white-may-be-scuppered-by-chelsea/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> They report that Brighton are keen to keep hold of the 22-year-old defender due to interest in their current crop of first teamers, including Lewis Dunk who they claim is a target for Chelsea. White spent last season on loan at Elland Road, helping Leeds win promotion as champions of the English second tier.

Leeds 'facing major hurdle in bid to sign White'

The newly promoted Premier League side want the Brighton defender, who they had on loan last season

Bayern Munich are eager to offload Jerome Boateng in the summer transfer window - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1290899633804279809" target="_blank">Sport Bild</a>. The 31-year-old has been deemed surplus to requirements at Allianz Arena, despite still having one year remaining on his current contract. Boateng is still hopeful of seeing that agreement out, and would also be open to an extension, with Bayern yet to receive any offers for the defender.

Bayern eager to offload Boateng

Lazio are set to offer&nbsp;Simone Inzaghi a new contract after an impressive 2019-20 campaign - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/lazio-inzaghi-verso-il-rinnovo-ma-la-juventus-lo-tenta-25690" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Rome-based club are willing to extend the 44-year-old's stay at Stadio Olimpico through to 2023, with a €2.5 million per-season pay packet included. Juventus have been linked with Inzaghi in recent weeks after he led Lazio to Suppercoppa Italiana glory and a fourth-place Serie A finish.

Lazio to offer Inzaghi new contract amid Juve links

Newcastle are interested in signing Bournemouth duo Josh King and&nbsp;David Brooks - according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/08/04/newcastle-united-transfer-newsjosh-king-david-brooks-among-targets/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. Steve Bruce is eager to bring both men to St James' Park as he looks to bolster his attacking options for next season. King and Brooks could be available for cut-price fees following Bournemouth's relegation to the Championship.

Newcastle eyeing Bournemouth duo King & Brooks

Tottenham right-back&nbsp;Serge Aurier&nbsp;is open to joining AC Milan, claims <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/milan-aurier-the-player-says-yes" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio.</a> The Serie A side have&nbsp;identified the 27-year-old as their top choice at full-back this offseason, and the player is keen to move to Italy. Spurs will hold out for €20 million (£18m/$24m) for Aurier, with Milan hoping to negotiate the price down.

Aurier open to Milan move

Juventus are lining up possible replacements for manager Maurizio Sarri, according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/editoriale/sarri-a-rischio-ecco-in-esclusiva-il-casting-di-nomi-contattati-dalla-juventus-il-manchester-united-fa-saltare-il-banco-e-arrivata-l-offerta-da-100-mi-1416653" target="_blank">TuttoMercatoWeb</a>. Though Juve won Serie A in Sarri's first season in charge, they could exit the Champions League at the last-16 stage on Friday should they fail to overturn a one-goal deficit against Lyon. If the club falls in&nbsp;Europe, Sarri could be replaced by Mauricio&nbsp;Pochettino,&nbsp;Simone Inzaghi,&nbsp;Gian Piero Gasperini, or&nbsp;Luciano Spalletti.

Juventus line up possible Sarri replacements

Arsenal are leading the race for Lille defender Gabriel&nbsp;Magalhaes, reports <a href="https://www.francebleu.fr/sports/football/le-defenseur-lillois-gabriel-en-route-vers-arsenal-1596547798" target="_blank">France Bleu Nord.</a> The 22-year-old is in high demand after impressing in Ligue 1, with Manchester United, Everton and Napoli all looking to seal a move. But the Brazil youth international could now be on the verge of a move to north London.

Arsenal leading chase for Gabriel

Ryan Fraser is considering a&nbsp;£50,000-per-week&nbsp;offer from Crystal Palace, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8593193/Ryan-Fraser-weighing-close-double-money-deal-worth-50-000-week-Crystal-Palace.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Fraser is a free agent after leaving&nbsp;Bournemouth, who were relegated after the 2019-20 season. The 26-year-old would make nearly double what he made with the Cherries should he accept the offer from Palace.

Fraser considering big-money offer from Crystal Palace

Villarreal are considering a bid for&nbsp;Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, reports <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a4040813160623370584-villarreal-fonce-sur-matteo-guendouzi" target="_blank">Foot Mercato.</a> Guendouzi&nbsp;appears to be on his way out of north London after two seasons, following a bust-up with manager Mikel Arteta. The 21-year-old could be offered a lifeline by his former boss&nbsp;Unai Emery, who was recently appointed&nbsp;Villarreal manager.

Emery wants reunion with Guendouzi at Villarreal

Bologna are waiting on an answer after making an offer to Hearts&nbsp;full-back&nbsp;Aaron Hickey, reports <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/bologna-waiting-for-response-from-hickey-following-players-trip-to-italy" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio.</a> The 18-year-old is set to move on after impressing for Hearts in a season that saw the club relegated from the Scottish Premier League. Hickey has also drawn interest from Bayern Munich and Aston Villa, among a host of clubs.

Bologna looking to swoop for Hickey

Manchester United are ready to walk away from talks with&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund over a move for Jadon Sancho. Goal&nbsp;understands the German side want €120 million (£108m/$142m) for the winger, a price the Red Devils are unwilling to meet. Reports had widely suggested Sancho had already agreed personal terms with United, but it is understood discussions are continuing and no terms have been agreed.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-prepared-to-walk-away-from-sancho-transfer-with/1x66nu0fb9d8213eqgmo0gnzuc" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Man Utd prepared to walk away from Sancho transfer

Burnley are set to hold out for £50 million ($65m)&nbsp;for defender James Tarkowski, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8592819/Burnley-defender-James-Tarkowski-not-sold-50million-release-clause.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a> Leicester City have returned with an interest in the 27-year-old, one year after making an attempt to sign the England international. But Burnley will hold out for the defender's release clause, as the club do not feel they'll be able to sign an adequate replacement on the market.&nbsp;

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