Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal offered West Ham's Anderson

Lionel Messi has revealed the heartbreak of his decision to leave&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;– and why he ultimately chose to stay with the club in a world exclusive with&nbsp;Goal. The 33-year-old, who has spent 20 years at the Catalan club,&nbsp;dropped the bombshell news on Barcelona in late August&nbsp;that he intended to leave on a free transfer. However,&nbsp;Barca refused to recognise the break in his contract,&nbsp;as they claimed the moment for using it had passed in June, and so a stalemate began in which the&nbsp;Argentina&nbsp;international tried to find a way out. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messis-barcelona-heartbreak-revealed-from-his-sons-tears-to/1mpozogbymuza1fep1f6vv3oz2" target="_blank">Read the rest of this&nbsp;world exclusive on Goal!</a>

Messi: My Barcelona heartbreak and the full truth

Argentine reveals why he has decided to stay at Camp Nou

Georginio Wijnaldum and Memphis Depay are close to reaching agreements to join Barcelona, according to Dutch newspaper&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/reunie-depay-wijnaldum-en-koeman-bij-barca-gloort~a601d2a7/" target="_blank">AD</a>. The Dutch duo's agents have had extensive talks with the Camp Nou outfit and they are ready to make the move, but the Catalan side will have to sell more players to create space for them.

Barcelona close to agreements with Memphis and Wijnaldum

Catalan giants must sell players to create space for Dutch duo

Arsenal have been offered West Ham United's Felipe Anderson, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-offered-west-hams-wantaway-22626206" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The Brazilian suffered a disappointing 2019-20 season with the Hammers and could be available to Mikel Arteta in a loan move worth&nbsp;£5 million.

Arsenal offered West Ham's Anderson

Brazilian is out of favour in east London after disappointing last term

West Ham are interested in signing defender James Tarkowski from Burnley, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/09/04/west-ham-make-20million-bid-burnley-defender-james-tarkowski/">Telegraph</a>. The Hammers have already had a bid of £20 million ($26.5m) plus add-ons rejected but are expected to return with another offer. David Moyes' side have money to spend after selling Grady Diangana to West Brom for a reported £18 million ($24m).

West Ham eye Tarkowski

Lyon&nbsp;sporting director Juninho says Memphis Depay, Houssem Aouar and Moussa Dembele could leave the club this transfer window, though he insists the&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;side do not intend to sell all three. Paris Saint-Germain,&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;and&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;are all said to be interested in Depay, Manchester City and Juventus have been strongly linked with Aouar, while&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;are one of the sides associated with Dembele. Of the three, Depay appears the most likely to move on as he has entered the final 12 months of his contract and&nbsp;has refused the offer of an extension. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lyons-juninho-responds-as-depay-to-barcelona-rumours-swirl/r8w4nkoen81w1tae22vb3axee" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Juninho responds as Depay-to-Barcelona rumours swirl

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says he hopes to sign five more players this transfer window. The Blades&nbsp;have&nbsp;already signed goalkeepers Aaron Ramsdale and Wes Foderingham, from Bournemouth and Rangers respectively, but Wilder says their business is far from done yet. "There's a little sparkle in my eye because we're moving," he told <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11683/12063776/sheffield-united-close-to-signing-international-players-says-chris-wilder" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.&nbsp;"We're in the process of signing a couple of international players, so that's good news."

Blades eye five new signings

West Brom have signed attacking midfielder&nbsp;Grady Diangana for a reported £18 million ($24m) on a five-year deal. The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at the Hawthorns, helping the club earn promoton to the Premier League. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> 🎶 𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗬𝗬𝗬𝗬𝗬 🎶 He's back. And this time, it's for good! <a href="https://twitter.com/GradyDiang?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GradyDiang</a> has signed a five-year contract at The Hawthorns ✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/GradyDiang?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GradyDiang</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WBA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WBA</a> <a href="https://t.co/WADwczweVL">pic.twitter.com/WADwczweVL</a> — West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WBA/status/1301969694795141121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Baggies sign Diangana

Norwich have signed defender Ben Gibson on a season-long loan from Burnley. The 27-year-old will join on a permanent deal should the Canaries earn promotion back to the Premier League. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 👍 <a href="https://t.co/yxK3PXBDV8">pic.twitter.com/yxK3PXBDV8</a> — Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1301950657805647878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Norwich sign Gibson

Chelsea&nbsp;have completed the club-record signing of Kai Havertz from&nbsp;Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;in a deal worth a £70 million ($91m) including add-ons. The Blues will pay almost the entire fee up front but with a small proportion coming in add-ons after successfully negotiating down the&nbsp;£90m ($118m) asking price with the&nbsp;Bundesliga&nbsp;outfit. Havertz, 21, has penned a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge having been convinced to join the club after more than two months of talks. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-complete-havertz-signing-in-70m-deal/ougbnuybs1ub19bqu9fqvs1mh" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Chelsea complete Havertz signing

United States&nbsp;Under-17 midfielder Zach Booth has signed with&nbsp;Leicester City. Booth, who turned down interest from Tottenham, spent two years in Real Salt Lake's academy before moving to England. "It was just a really good first impression with the club and the players and the coaching staff," Booth told <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4170685/usmnt-under-17-midfielder-zach-booth-signs-for-leicester-city" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. "I just really enjoyed it from the start."

Leicester sign USMNT youth international

The New York Red Bulls have sacked head coach&nbsp;Chris Armas. Armas was named head coach in July 2018. He has led the Red Bull to two playoff berths but the club is&nbsp;3-4-2 in 2020 thus far. “On behalf of the organization, I’d like to thank Chris for his hard work and dedication to the club,” said head of sport Kevin Thelwell. “In this business, we have to make difficult decisions based on performances and, fundamentally, results. At this time, it’s my decision that we must go in a different direction in order to meet the ambitions we have for our football club."

Red Bulls sack head coach Armas

AC Milan&nbsp;have confirmed the signing of&nbsp;attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz on a season-long loan from&nbsp;Real Madrid. Diaz only joined&nbsp;joined Madrid for an initial&nbsp;£15&nbsp;million (£21m) fee in&nbsp;January 2019 from Manchester City, but has found playing time hard to come by at the Santiago Bernabeu. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/milan-sign-brahim-diaz-from-real-madrid-on-season-long-loan/1cekyh8pu1jo51srmlhwrf3pme" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Milan sign Brahim Diaz from Madrid on loan

West Ham are refusing to match Brentford's £20 million ($26m) valuation of forward Said Benrahma, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/09/04/west-ham-refuse-match-20million-valuation-brentfords-said-benrahma/" target="_blank">Telegraph.</a> The Hammers are expected to bank around £18 million ($24m) from West Brom for Grady Diangana, but they are still reluctant to meet the Bees' asking price. David Moyes' side may raise further funds by selling the likes of&nbsp;Felipe Anderson and Manuel Lanzini, which would allow them to offer more for&nbsp;the Brentford forward.

Hammers standing firm over Benrahma

Lionel Messi has said that his&nbsp;dedication to&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;will not change moving forward, despite his attempt to force an exit from the club this summer. After looking to activate a clause that would allow him to opt out of his contract,&nbsp;Messi has now reversed course and committed his future to Barcelona. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/my-love-for-barcelona-will-never-change-messi-underlines/mm00n04jmjiw13go3lf1ne1ks" target="_blank">Read the rest of this world exclusive on Goal!</a>

'My love for Barcelona will never change'

Ryan Fraser has arrived in Newcastle for talks with Magpies manager Steve Bruce, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/12063586/ryan-fraser-arrives-in-newcastle-for-talks-with-steve-bruce" target="_blank">Sky Sports.</a> The Scotland international is a free agent having left Bournemouth at the end of last season. Crystal Palace are also believed to be interested in Fraser, but the 26-year-old would prefer&nbsp;a move to Tyneside as it is closer to his family in Aberdeen.

Fraser arrives for Newcastle talks

Lionel Messi has broken his silence on why he sought to leave&nbsp;Barcelona, revealing to&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;a long-running dispute with club president Josep Bartomeu regarding his future at Camp Nou and the overall direction of the Liga giants. “I told the club, including the president, that I wanted to go. I've been telling him that all year. I believed it was time to step aside,” Messi said. “I believed that the club needed more young players, new players and I thought my time in Barcelona was over. I felt very sorry because I always said that I wanted to finish my career here." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-breaks-silence-barcelona-exit-saga-president-did-not/12u81b5iumt2d1tkqol18wpcxg" target="_blank">Read the rest of this world exclusive here on Goal!</a>

'The president did not keep his word'

Napoli&nbsp;president Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed that the club are trying to sign Sokratis Papastathopoulos from&nbsp;Arsenal. The 32-year-old centre-back joined the Gunners from&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;in 2018, but featured just 19 times in the Premier League last term. Sokratis is in the final 12 months of his deal with Mikel Arteta's team and they are open to selling him ahead of the new campaign, with the likes of Gabriel Magalhaes&nbsp;and William Saliba having been introduced into the first-team squad. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/napoli-confirm-theyre-trying-to-sign-arsenal-defender/whs0iw3iffry1pi8tnb62ksot" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Napoli confirm they're trying to sign Sokratis

Aston Villa have made a breakthrough in negotiations over a deal to sign Brentford striker Ollie Watkins, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-aston-villa-close-to-signing-striker-for-20m-fee-after-breakthrough/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a> Villa boss Dean Smith is keen to add a striker to his ranks this summer and has made Watkins, who scored 25 goals for the Bees last season, a prime target. A deal worth around £20 million ($26m) is close to being agreed, with Villa ready to hand the 24-year-old a five-year contract.

Villa close in on Watkins

AC Milan lead the chase for Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic, claims <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2020/09/04-73415737/milan_jovic_in_pole_lui_il_vice_ibrahimovic_/" target="_blank">Tuttosport.</a> The Serbian striker is expected to leave Santiago Bernabeu in the current window and could be added to the San Siro ranks alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Milan in pole position for Jovic

Aston Villa have seen a £15 million ($20m) bid for Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson knocked back, according to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/754755/aston-villa-join-race-sign-callum-wilson-bournemouth-reject-offer/" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>. The Cherries are prepared to part with the England international at the right price, with Newcastle also weighing up a move.

Villa see Wilson bid knocked back

Everton have three notable signings close to completion, reports <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1330629/Everton-transfer-news-Carlo-Ancelotti-Abdoulaye-Doucoure-James-Rodriguez-Allan" target="_blank">Express Sport</a>. The Toffees have deals agreed for Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure, Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez and Napoli star Allan.

Everton close to completing three deals

Ricardo van Rhijn could make a move to Montpellier this summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/van-rhijn-vervolgt-loopbaan-mogelijk-in-ligue-1" target="_blank">Voetbal International</a>. The ex-Ajax right-back spent last season at Eredivisie side Heerenveen, who wanted to extend his deal, but he wants to make a bigger move. The Ligue 1 outfit are one of several teams to show&nbsp;interest, but they will have to offload someone to make room for him.

Ex-Ajax star Van Rhijn considering Ligue 1 move

Lionel Messi's&nbsp;father, Jorge Messi, has hit back at&nbsp;La Liga's claim that the alleged&nbsp;€700 million (£624m/$823m)&nbsp;contract clause must be paid for the player&nbsp;to quit&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;in 2020. The Argentine, 33, has been locked in a dispute with the Catalan club over whether he has permission to leave Camp&nbsp;Nou on a free transfer following the conclusion of the 2019-20 season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/messis-father-hit-back-at-la-liga-700-million-does-not-need/1lrat9g57ybdi10ylnxrdh7y8b" target="_blank">Check out the latest in a long-running saga here.</a>

Messi's father refutes €700m release clause claim

Paris Saint-Germain hope to upset Real Madrid in the transfer market by snapping up Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/psg-camavinga-a-tape-dans-l-oeil-de-l-emir-du-qatar-03-09-2020-8378073.php" target="_blank">Le Parisien</a>&nbsp;reports. Madrid are said to be eager to land the 17-year-old midfielder but are not expected to move for him until next summer. The head of PSG owners Qatar Investment Authority, Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, has become infatuated with him, however, and has demanded they snap him up ahead of the Spanish giants.

PSG make Camavinga their top target

Napoli&nbsp;president Aurelio De Laurentiis claims&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;are making discussions regarding a deal for Kalidou Koulibaly difficult due to a Jorginho grudge they have held since 2018. The Premier League side have long been linked with a move for the Senegal international centre-back and were expected to splash out to bring him to England this summer. But the Napoli president says they are still bitter over their failed attempt to land midfielder Jorginho, who ended up joining Chelsea instead, and refuse to talk to the Serie A giants. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-city-koulibaly-transfer-napoli-jorginho-grudge-de/1r05p6rqpcujr1mxfo3pj3ygpv" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Man City won't hold Koulibaly talks because of Jorginho grudge'

Inter are close to the signing of Matteo Darmian from Parma for €2.5 million, <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2020/09/03/inter-darmian-parma-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;says. Darmian moved to Parma from Manchester United last summer, but Antonio Conte believes he would provide adequate cover in the Inter defence. They will have to sell at least one player before they can bring him in, but they are confident a deal can be done.

Inter to sign ex-Man Utd defender Darmian

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa has set his sights on Feyenoord winger Crysencio Summerville, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/bielsa-wil-summerville-naar-leeds-halen" target="_blank">Voetbal International</a>. Wolves, Red Bull Salzburg, Rangers and Anderlecht are all interested in the 18-year-old, who impressed on loan at ADO Den Haag last season. Feyenoord hopes to keep Summerville, but he wants regular first-team football and does not expect to receive it in Rotterdam, so they have no option but to sell.

Leeds target Feyenoord starlet Summerville

Barcelona&nbsp;are confident that Georginio Wijnaldum can be lured away from&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;prior to the next transfer deadline on October 5,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/barcelona-confident-wijnaldum-liverpool-october-deadline/ru6zrltssrve143if69ysu1ai" target="_blank">Goal&nbsp;has learned</a>. The Reds are understandably reluctant to lose the 29-year-old as a free agent and could find themselves being backed into a corner. No offer has been put to Liverpool as yet, but that is because Barca need to move players out before bringing others in.

Barca confident of luring Wijnaldum before October deadline

Aston Villa have had a £15 million ($20m)&nbsp;bid for Callum Wilson rejected by Bournemouth, says&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/sep/04/aston-villa-15m-callum-wilson-bid-rejected-by-bournemouth-transfer-news?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>. Bournemouth are holding out for £20m (£27m) for the attacker, who is also wanted by Newcastle.

Bournemouth reject £15m Wilson bid

Bayer Leverkusen&nbsp;star Kai Havertz has been allowed special dispensation to leave the&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;national team camp to complete a £72 million&nbsp;($95m) move to&nbsp;Chelsea. The 21-year-old, who&nbsp;was an unused substitute in Germany's 1-1 draw with&nbsp;Spain, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/havertz-closes-in-on-72m-chelsea-move-as-he-leaves-germany/gf44mm3linm01d61zbzsrxd2s" target="_blank">is expected to be announced as a Blues player within the next 24 hours</a>.

Havertz leaves Germany team to complete £72m Chelsea move

Georginio Wijnaldum is reluctant to be drawn on the rumour&nbsp;linking him with a move to&nbsp;Barcelona. Ronald Koeman is&nbsp;said to be exploring the option of putting a reunion in place with the Netherlands midfielder. Wijnaldum is aware of the gossip he is generating but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/wijnaldum-barcelona-rumour-liverpool-future/15zjlfekgm5qg1rdjx074y1fxg" target="_blank">remains eager to avoid being dragged into a debate on his future</a>.

Wijnaldum stays quiet on Barcelona rumours

The arrival of Donny van de Beek at&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;does not spell the end for Paul Pogba, says Rene Meulensteen, with there roles to be found for multiple playmakers at Old Trafford. Meulensteen told talkSPORT: “I think there has been so many speculations over the past two seasons, when it came to the end of last season it became a bit more obvious that Ole made it clear he wanted to keep Pogba. I’m not too sure whether he will go.” <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/van-de-beek-pogba-meulensteen-man-utd/gsfbbwxrk8ir1gxor7ccfobid" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Van de Beek’s arrival doesn’t mean Pogba will go’

Koln have decided against completing the signing of Paderborn attacker Streli Mamba after his medical exam. “We were in agreement with Streli and with Paderborn. However, at the moment, he couldn’t train or play," managing director Horst Heldt said. "The risk of a long-term injury&nbsp;was not something that we wanted, therefore we have decided against a transfer. For both sides, we had hoped for another outcome. We wish Streli a speedy recovery and all the best for the future." <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/effzeh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#effzeh</a> have said no to the transfer of Streli Mamba after the player’s medical this morning.👇 <a href="https://t.co/WrlTIUpU9q">https://t.co/WrlTIUpU9q</a> — 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/fckoeln_en/status/1301823110602272775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Koln back out of Mamba signing after medical

Tottenham are set to be offered Federico Bernadeschi as part of Juventus' efforts to land Tanguy Ndombele, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/09/03/calciomercato-juventus-ndombele-inter-tottenham/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Bianconeri are reluctant to meet Spurs' asking price for the French midfielder, but hope a part-exchange agreement can be put in place.

Spurs to be offered Bernadeschi

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wishing defender <a href="https://twitter.com/ALFIEJONES97?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ALFIEJONES97</a> all the best for the future, after he today completed a transfer from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HCAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HCAFC</a>: <a href="https://t.co/yAdKsbKmyh">https://t.co/yAdKsbKmyh</a>— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1301807218933878784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jones leaves Saints for Hull

Liverpool&nbsp;are aiming to offload a number of fringe players over the summer as Jurgen Klopp looks to trim his squad ahead of the 2020-21 campaign. That includes Nat Phillips and Sheyi Ojo, who are attracting interest from Championship club&nbsp;Nottingham Forest&nbsp;as they look to&nbsp;strengthen their squad having narrowly missed out on a play-off spot last season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-aiming-to-offload-up-to-10-fringe-players-as-klopp/l13x0i1w3d911vzo8pvrprj2i" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

Liverpool aiming to offload up to 10 fringe players

Arsenal are open to moving Lucas Torreira on, but <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1331184/Arsenal-transfer-news-Gunners-Lucas-Torreira-Mikel-Arteta" target="_blank">Express Sport</a> claim the midfielder is yet to attract a bid. The Uruguay international has slipped down the pecking order at Emirates Stadium and has been linked with a number of clubs in Serie A.

Torreira yet to attract bid

Liverpool form part of the Premier League pack tracking Diego Carlos, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/" target="_blank">Marca</a>. Manchester rivals United and City have been credited with interest in the Sevilla defender, with the Reds also said to be keen on the highly-rated centre-half.

Liverpool also keen on Diego Carlos

Rangers will not be making a bid for&nbsp;Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Dan Glazer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/18697131.rangers-deny-interest-israel-midfielder-dan-glazer/" target="_blank">The Herald</a>&nbsp;says. Steven Gerrard's team have been linked with a move for the Israel international but the club have denied any interest.

Rangers deny Glazer interest

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Welcome Ben 👋 We are delighted to announce the signing of Ben Sheaf on a season-long-loan from Arsenal! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PUSB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PUSB</a> ➡ <a href="https://t.co/s9n0JOUOaQ">https://t.co/s9n0JOUOaQ</a> <a href="https://t.co/tdtVs2DMJk">pic.twitter.com/tdtVs2DMJk</a>— Coventry City (@Coventry_City) <a href="https://twitter.com/Coventry_City/status/1301792125072408577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Arsenal youngster loaned to Coventry

Arturo Vidal has agreed to take a pay cut to join Inter this summer and is in talks to terminate his Barcelona contract,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-cosa-manca-per-l-arrivo-di-vidal-41609" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>&nbsp;reports. Vidal will earn a €6 million salary after agreeing a two-year deal with an option for a third at the Nerazzurri and is waiting on Barca to let him leave for free.

Vidal agrees Inter deal but awaits Barcelona release

Ivan Rakitic joked&nbsp;Sevilla&nbsp;could find a place for Lionel Messi if the superstar decided to leave&nbsp;Barcelona. The&nbsp;32-year-old would like to see his old team-mate follow his lead in swapping the Blaugrana jersey for the red and white stripes of Sevilla. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/we-would-find-a-place-for-messi-rakitic-urges-barcelona-star/1cvf1j7ns59b517t7adv2yixqe" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Sevilla would find a place for Messi - Rakitic

Lisandro Magallan has joined Serie A newcomers Crotone on loan. The 26-year-old has made just six appearances for Ajax since his arrival from Boca Juniors in January 2019 and spent last season in Spain with Alaves. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ✍🏼 😍 Gran colpo per la difesa: Lisandro Magallán è del Crotone 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/gI49sTilxF">pic.twitter.com/gI49sTilxF</a> — FC Crotone (@FcCrotoneOff) <a href="https://twitter.com/FcCrotoneOff/status/1301617642294448130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Ajax loan Magallan to Crotone

Atletico Madrid have reached a personal agreement with Mathías Olivera, but are yet to seal the deal with Getafe, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/09/03/primera/1599169209_501492.html" target="_blank">AS</a>.&nbsp; The 22-year-old has a €20 million release clause, but Getafe are willing to settle for €10m. Atletico, however, are trying to talk them down from that figure.

Atletico agree deal with €10m Olivera

RB Leipzig are leading the race to sign Hertha Berlin teen&nbsp;Lazar Samardzic,&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.de/" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;reports. Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Juventus have all been linked with the midfielder, but Julian Nagelsmann's side have become the favourites to land him.

RB Leipzig lead Bayern and Barcelona in Samardzic race

Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic has stalled talks of a possible move to Qatar, claims <a href="https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6005064/celtic-news-tom-rogic-qatar-collapse/amp/" target="_blank">The Scottish Sun</a>.&nbsp; The Hoops were closing in on a&nbsp;£4 million deal to sell their Australian star but the 27-year-old is reportedly eager to remain in Europe if possible.&nbsp;

Rogic has second thoughts about Celtic exit

Olivier Giroud does not fear for his Chelsea place despite the arrival of Timo Werner. The Blues&nbsp;have brought Germany international Werner into the fold&nbsp;after a 2019-20 campaign in which he scored 34 goals in all competitions for RB Leipzig, becoming the Bundesliga club's all-time top scorer in the process. However, Giroud does not see him as a direct threat to the central striker role that he made his own in the second half of the season, with Werner often playing off the left flank for club and country. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/giroud-not-worried-about-werners-chelsea-arrival/n1qc64ycv7o61uupgezqe4z96" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Giroud not worried about Werner

Portuguese club Futebol Clube Pacos de Ferreira have secured the transfer of Central Coast Mariners teenager Sam Silvera.&nbsp; The 19-year old attacker will move to Europe for an undisclosed fee after impressing in the A-League over the past year.&nbsp;

Silvera swaps Central Coast for Portugal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> Jeremie Boga, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Jordan Veretout and Cengiz Ünder are in the list as Napoli targets if they’ll sel Koulibaly to Man City. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Napoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Napoli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1301640027596820482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Napoli lining up Koulibaly replacements

Barcelona&nbsp;striker Antoine Griezmann hopes that he will continue to line up alongside Lionel Messi next season, while recognising that it is down to the club and player to resolve their differences.&nbsp; Messi shocked the Barca world last week after sending a telegram in which he&nbsp;stated his intentions of leaving the club immediately on a free transfer.&nbsp; Barcelona contested Messi's freedom to make such a move under the terms of his current contract and since the news broke Camp Nou has been struck by uncertainty, as&nbsp;Manchester City&nbsp;sit poised as the reported front-runners should the Argentine wizard cut short his 20-year association with the club.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/we-hope-messi-stays-griezmann-speaks-out-on-barcelona-exit/c9j0tu1n04051i2epf59n31jx" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Griezmann hoping for Messi stay

Diego Simeone's son Giuliano has signed his first professional contract at Atletico Madrid, the player revealed on Thursday via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CErdCXwC5p7/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.&nbsp; Giuliano, 17, is the youngest of the Atletico coach's three sons, with Giovanni currently playing at Cagliari and Gianluca in Spain with Tercera Division side Ibiza.

Guiliano Simeone signs first Atletico contract

Samuel Umtiti could be the latest high-profile Barcelona figure to leave the club, reports&nbsp;Cadena SER&nbsp;(via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200903/483284194339/umtiti-sin-ofertas-tambien-podria-salir-libre.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>). The defender has yet to receive a transfer offer after being put up for sale, and the Catalans are considering rescinding his contract and leaving him as a free agent.

Umtiti could leave Barca on free

Thiago Alcantara has declared that&nbsp;Bayern Munich&nbsp;is his home and he's happy to still be contracted to the&nbsp;Champions League&nbsp;winners.&nbsp; The 29-year-old's future has been subject to intense speculation over the past month with Premier League champions&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;repeatedly linked with a possible transfer.&nbsp; Latest reports suggest Manchester United could also be interested&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;international, who is contracted to Bayern until 2021.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/bayern-is-my-home-liverpool-target-thiago-mum-on-future/1jfp00ogvg44k1naryyhvzvbfa" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Thiago: Bayern is my home

Burnley defender Ben Gibson is set to drop down to the Championship with Norwich City, claims the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12575830/burnley-gibson-norwich-transfer-dyche/" target="_blank">Sun</a>.&nbsp; The players has been out in the cold at Turf Moor after rowing with manager Sean Dyche.&nbsp;

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