Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea ready to offload Werner

Southampton striker Danny Ings is waiting on offers from Manchester rivals United and City, claims <a href="https://talksport.com/football/913913/" target="_blank">talkSPORT.</a> The England international has opted against signing a new contract with the Saints and now wants to join up with an elite Premier League club - having previously spent time with Liverpool.

Ings waiting on Utd and City (talkSPORT)

Arsenal are mulling over a move for Norwich right-back Max Aarons, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-max-aarons-24563944" target="_blank">The Mirror.</a> With Hector Bellerin seeing questions asked of his future, the Gunners are ready to join the hunt for a highly-rated 21-year-old at Carrow Road.

Arsenal eyeing up Norwich defender Aarons (The Mirror)

Chelsea are lining up a move for Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic, claims <a href="https://theathletic.com/2708546/2021/07/18/chelsea-transfers-haaland-and-rice-deals-stalling-but-can-ings-and-tchouameni-satisfy-fans/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> The Blues have been heavily linked with Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland, but cheaper alternatives are also being considered.

Chelsea lining up a swoop for Kalajdzic (The Athletic)

Napoli have, according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Napoli/19-07-2021/koulibaly-napoli-no-united-30-milioni-non-bastano-4102866873471.shtml?cmpid=shortener_5895f828xF" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>, knocked back a €30 million (£26m/$35m) bid from Manchester United for Kalidou Koulibaly. The Senegalese centre-half has seen a move to England mooted for some time and is said to be keen on embracing&nbsp;a Premier League challenge.

Napoli knock back Man Utd's €30m bid for Koulibaly (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Chelsea are ready to offload Timo Werner in the summer transfer window - according to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/bvb-transfer-news-chelsea-spieler-fuer-moeglichen-haaland-tausch/12357325/35311" target="_blank">Sky Germany</a>. The Blues have been asking around a number of top European clubs to find a potential suitor for the 25-year-old, who struggled in his first season at Stamford Bridge. Should Werner be sold, Chelsea are planning to use the money to fund their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund frontman Erling Haaland.

Chelsea ready to offload Werner (Sky Germany)

German striker could be sold to fund Haaland bid

Manchester United are preparing to submit an opening bid for Real Madrid star Raphael Varane - according to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jul/19/manchester-united-ready-bid-real-madrid-raphael-varane" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>. The French defender is eager to embark on a new challenge in the Premier League, having yet to accept Real's offer of a contract extension. The Blancos could cash in on Varane before he becomes a free agent in 2022, with United set to offer him terms at Old Trafford until 2026.

Man Utd preparing to submit opening Varane bid (The Daily Mail)

Red Devils set to formalise interest in French defender

Manchester United have edged ahead of arch-rivals Liverpool in the race for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/FApor_elmundo/status/1416816003036729344" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Spain international has been linked with the Red Devils for some time, and interest is being stepped up at Old Trafford as talks are held with his representatives.

Man Utd edge ahead of Liverpool in Saul race (Mundo Deportivo)

Premier League rivals battle for Atletico star

Carlo Ancelotti wants to bring Diogo Dalot to Real Madrid from Manchester United. <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20210718/410588151417/ancelotti-sigue-pensando-en-diego-dalot.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;says the coach was interested in signing the full-back when he was in charge of Everton and is still monitoring him.

Ancelotti wants Man Utd defender Dalot at Real Madrid (Mundo Deportivo)

The full-back spent last season on loan at AC Milan and the Italian coach is an admirer

Anderlecht are considering Chelsea's Ike Ugbo as a replacement for&nbsp;Albert Lokonga who joined Arsenal on Monday for £18 million ($25m). Fellow Belgian giants Genk are also said to be the other front-runners for Chelsea's 22-year-old academy produced striker. Chelsea are now considering raising the price tag beyond the initial £5 million ($6.8m) they previously set due to additional&nbsp;interest being&nbsp;received from clubs like Watford, Fulham, Bologna and Monaco. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/anderlecht-consider-chelseas-ugbo-as-lokonga-replacement/st6f9uyhc5q51fn1dn9xxm7ee" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Anderlecht consider Chelsea's Ugbo as Lokonga replacement following Arsenal move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Gianluca Busio to Venezia from Sporting Kansas City, done deal since two days and now at signing stage. Busio will join Venezia on a five-years contract: here we go confirmed 🤝🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLS</a> Starting fee around €4m many add ons as part of the negotiation. Future sale % included too. <a href="https://t.co/cco27KjXvC">https://t.co/cco27KjXvC</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1417200025281736705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Busio set for Venezia

Milan have confirmed that Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz has re-joined the club on a two-year loan deal.&nbsp; Diaz, 21, moved to Madrid in 2019 from Manchester City but found first-team opportunities scarce at the Santiago Bernabeu.&nbsp; And after impressing at San Siro on loan last season, the winger will return to Serie A once more.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/milan-complete-brahim-diaz-signing-from-real-madrid/1wkdi7c941aqx11ujvl2a33llo" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Milan complete Brahim Diaz signing from Real Madrid

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rennes president Nicolas Holveck on Eduardo Camavinga's future: "Everything is open, either for an eventual departure or for him to extend his contract. He's not going to leave for nothing. We've had lots of talks but nothing is done in one sense or another." (RMC)— Robin Bairner (@RBairner) <a href="https://twitter.com/RBairner/status/1417190649833603072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Rennes president speaks out on Camavinga future

Bayer Leverkusen forward Leon Bailey is on Everton's transfer shortlist, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://theathletic.com/2708996/2021/07/18/everton-transfers-news-james-uncertainty-right-back-hunt-and-the-need-for-calvert-lewin-competition/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The explosive 23-year-old attacker is currently on international duty with Jamaica in the Gold Cup. He scored nine goals and supplied eight assists in the Bundesliga last season.

Leverkusen sensation Bailey on Everton shortlist

Jordan Henderson celebrated 10 years as a Liverpool player last month, but if reports this week are to be believed, the Reds captain may not be around for very much longer. There was widespread shock when stories emerged on Monday that Henderson’s future at Anfield is looking increasingly uncertain.&nbsp;Let’s face it; nobody outside of Liverpool saw&nbsp;that&nbsp;coming. The situation is this:&nbsp;Henderson has two years remaining on his current contract, signed in 2018, but talks over an extension have gone quiet. What should be taken from that development? <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/jordan-henderson-liverpool-future-captain-leave-anfield/zu4euhz2e2h61juk493toe7zc" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Could Henderson really leave Liverpool?

Eintracht&nbsp;Frankfurt have signed goalkeeper Jens Grahl from Stuttgart, <a href="https://twitter.com/VfB/status/1417164060030869506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1417164060030869506%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Foni07f%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse" target="_blank">the club announced on Monday</a>. Grahl, 32, will serve as&nbsp;a reserve option for manager Oliver Glasner.

Frankfurt add Grahl from Stuttgart

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Confirmed. Tottenham in the race for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Romero?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Romero</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Atalanta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Atalanta</a>. Also <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Barcelona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Barcelona</a> are working for El Cuti. <a href="https://twitter.com/tvdellosport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tvdellosport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tvdellosport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tvdellosport</a> <a href="https://t.co/z4YuC39pID">https://t.co/z4YuC39pID</a> — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) <a href="https://twitter.com/Glongari/status/1417154853072248840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Spurs enter Cristian Romero chase

Newcastle have released Andy Carroll, manager Steve Bruce has <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57884925" target="_blank">confirmed to reporters</a>. “I had a conversation with Andy," Bruce said. "I think he wants to go and play." “I wish the lad all the best. I hope it goes well for the rest of his career. He’s certainly been a big help to me in the last couple of years, that’s for sure.”

Bruce confirms Carroll release

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The skipper has signed a new four-year contract extension at Norwich City! — Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1417152262699470850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Norwich re-sign captain Hanley

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">👍🏻 Visite mediche in <a href="https://twitter.com/ClinicaPaideia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ClinicaPaideia</a> per Luka Romero! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CMonEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CMonEagles</a> 🦅 <a href="https://t.co/ix2YVkijag">pic.twitter.com/ix2YVkijag</a>— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialSSLazio/status/1417124042486714369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Luka Romero undergoes Lazio medical

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has not been offered to Manchester United, club sources assured&nbsp;Goal.&nbsp; The Brazilian forward is one of president Florentino Perez's favourite players at the club, and is also held in high esteem by the coaching staff.&nbsp; Despite rumours to the contrary, therefore, Vinicius is expected to play a big part in Madrid's plans in 2021-22.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/vinicius-to-stay-at-real-madrid-with-manchester-united/1cclui9vp0vso17t0g81t749dz" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Vinicius to stay at Real Madrid with Man Utd transfer talk quashed

Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite is set to move to Wolves, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/mendes-aprieta-traspasar-braithwaite-wolverhampton-barca-barsa-barcelona-11922372" target="_blank">Sport</a>.&nbsp; The Dane's agent Jorge Mendes is pushing for him to accept the side's offer, despite interest from fellow Premier League sides Brighton and West Ham.&nbsp;

Braithwaite closes on Wolves move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dion Sanderson puts pen-to-paper on a new four-year-deal and will spend the 2021/22 season on loan with <a href="https://twitter.com/BCFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCFC</a>. Congratulations, <a href="https://twitter.com/SandowRs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SandowRs</a>, and good luck! ✍️🐺— Wolves Academy (@WolvesAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/WolvesAcademy/status/1417145102498140162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wolves send Sanderson on loan to Bristol City

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Confirmed. Deal set to be complete, Justin Kluivert will join OGC Nice on loan with buy option from AS Roma. Personal terms agreed, Galtier called Kluivert to convince him few days ago. 🔴🇳🇱 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OGCNice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OGCNice</a> Mino Raiola is now working to complete Myron Boadu deal with AS Monaco. <a href="https://t.co/SfHiDkKJuY">https://t.co/SfHiDkKJuY</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1417121368819314689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Nice set to sign Kluivert

Santos teenager Kaio Jorge is close to striking a move to Serie A with Milan, reports <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Milan/19-07-2021/milan-si-kaio-jorge-ora-serve-intesa-col-santos-summit-kessie-4102870551385.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a>.&nbsp; The 19-year-old has agreed personal terms with the Italians, who now need to complete transfer talks with Santos in order to close the deal.

Santos wonderkid Kaio Jorge agrees Milan move

Enrique Cerezo has been quizzed on the speculation Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez are generating, with the Atletico Madrid president admitting "everything is possible". The reigning Liga champions are readying themselves for the defence of their&nbsp;domestic crown in 2021-22, with movement in the transfer market expected. There has been talk of World Cup-winning forward&nbsp;Griezmann returning to the Spanish capital from Barcelona,&nbsp;potentially as part of a swap deal, but Cerezo claims to be unaware of any discussions. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/atletico-madrid-president-griezmann-return-liverpool-links/a3wa1fa7vy9m12mih8mgkqc66" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Atletico president addresses Griezmann and Saul transfer reports

Arsenal have signed midfielder&nbsp;Albert Lokonga&nbsp;from Anderlecht, having also recently brought in&nbsp;left-back&nbsp;Nuno Tavares from Benfica. The 21-year-old Belgian underwent&nbsp;a medical earlier in July before completing his move to Emirates&nbsp;Stadium, after&nbsp;Arsenal agreed a deal in principle worth up to £18 million ($25m). Goal&nbsp;brings you everything you need to know about Arsenal’s&nbsp;new signing. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/who-is-albert-lokonga-everything-you-need-to-know-about-arsenals-/vid143pe6m4c174xcad571kyb" target="_blank">Read more here!</a>

Who is Albert Lokonga? Everything you need to know about Arsenal's £18m signing

Joao Felix is "untouchable" at Atletico Madrid, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/atletico-madrid/2021/07/18/60f489aeca4741230e8b45ee.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The Portuguese forward has seen a summer switch mooted, with it suggested he could be involved in a swap deal that takes Antoine Griezmann back to the Spanish capital from Barcelona, but no approaches for the 21-year-old will be listened to.

Atletico to snub any approaches for Felix

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Good luck Tiago! 👊 <a href="https://t.co/QDams7guvc">https://t.co/QDams7guvc</a>— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatfordFC/status/1417107935923253255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Watford sanction loan switch

Burnley winger Dwight McNeil has emerged as a target for Everton, reports the<a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/dwight-mcneil-everton-transfer-breaking-21086784" target="_blank"> Liverpool Echo</a>. The Toffees will need to dig deep, though, in order to get a deal done, with the 21-year-old set to cost any of his suitors around £25 million ($34m).

Everton interested in £25m McNeil

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗟𝗼𝗸ed and loaded 🔒 <a href="https://t.co/teIKur1gPA">pic.twitter.com/teIKur1gPA</a>— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1417122059386228739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another new addition at Arsenal

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek is back on Barcelona's recruitment radar, claims <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210719/410588355149/barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The Netherlands international midfielder has struggled for game time at Old Trafford and may be targeted by the Blaugrana once they have their finances in order.

Van de Beek back on Barcelona's radar

Brighton will look to replace Arsenal-bound Ben White with Liverpool defender Nat Phillips, claims <a href="https://talksport.com/football/913945/brighton-transfer-news-liverpool-nat-phillips-replace-ben-white/" target="_blank">talkSPORT.</a> The Seagulls are about to find themselves one centre-half down, but a proven Premier League performer could be lured away from Anfield.

Brighton want Phillips to replace White

Mallorca midfielder&nbsp;Luka Romero is set for a move to Lazio - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/la-lazio-chiude-un-altro-colpo-domani-e-il-giorno-delle-visite-d-51225" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The man once known as&nbsp;"the Mexican Messi" will undergo a medical with the Italian club before being unveiled at Stadio Olimpico later this week. Lazio will only have to pay a small compensation fee for Romero -&nbsp;who became the youngest player in La Ligan history last season - due to the fact he does not have a professional contract with Mallorca.

Romero set for Lazio switch

Milan are willing&nbsp;to listen to offers for Italian defender&nbsp;Andrea Conti - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-conti-non-convince-piu-due-ostacoli-per-il-suo-addio-50121" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Genoa and Sampdoria have both been strongly linked with the 27-year-old, who is available for around €5 million. Conti was restricted to just 11 Serie A appearances for Milan last season and only has 12 months left to run on his current deal.

Milan to listen to offers for Genoa & Sampdoria-linked Conti

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> ┈┈┈┈╭╯╰╰╰╰╰╮┈┈┈ ┈┈┈┈▕╭▅╮╭▅╮▏┈┈┈ ┈▕▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▏┈ ╭━╮ <a href="https://twitter.com/paulopez_13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@paulopez_13</a> ╭━╮ ┃┳╯ ┈est Olympien ┈ ╰┳┃ ┃┣▏ ┈┈ 🔵⚪ ┈┈┈▕┫┃ ╰▕▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▏ <a href="https://t.co/NA4opJRqEj">pic.twitter.com/NA4opJRqEj</a> — Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) <a href="https://twitter.com/OM_Officiel/status/1417077067292856325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Marseille unveil Pau Lopez

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Welcome, Chris! ⚪️🔴 VfB Stuttgart is delighted to announce the signing of Chris <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F%C3%BChrich?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Führich</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/SCPaderborn07?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SCPaderborn07</a> on a four-year contract! 👋✍️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VfB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VfB</a> <a href="https://t.co/TquGGIh9rg">pic.twitter.com/TquGGIh9rg</a> — VfB Stuttgart_int (@VfB_int) <a href="https://twitter.com/VfB_int/status/1417079460772388865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Stuttgart announce Fuhrich signing

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Manchester City are interested in signing Nuno Mendes. He’s considered a top left back for the future - but City board have no intention to pay full €50m price tag to Sporting. 🔵🇵🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a> Sporting are not accepting any proposal around €30m, as of today. Race still open. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1417075188622139404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Man city set sights on Sporting star Mendes

Arsenal have put Alexandre Lacazette on their transfer list - according to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/nuno-tavares-arsenal-lacazette-arteta-24559708" target="_blank">The Mirror</a>. The Gunners want to get the French striker off their books to raise funds for further new signings. Lacazette, who has previously been linked with Atletico Madrid, has just entered the last year of his contract.

Arsenal put Lacazette on transfer list

Real Sociedad are closing in on a loan deal for Real Madrid winger&nbsp;Takefusa Kubo - according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2021/07/18/primera/1626610797_238047.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The Blancos are open to sending the Japan international to the Anoeta to continue his development. Kubo, who took in loan spells at Villarreal and Mallorca last term, is due to feature for his country at the Olympic Games later this week.

Sociedad close in on Kubo loan deal

Juventus are being priced out of a move for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus, claims <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-ecco-quanto-costa-gabriel-jesus-76106" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. The Brazilian is of interest to the Serie A giants, but not at £43 million ($59m).

Juve can't afford Jesus deal

Tottenham are, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Coman-tolisso-thuram-quel-mercato-pour-les-bleus-d-allemagne/1271138" target="_blank">L'Equipe</a>, one of the sides mulling over a move for Marcus Thuram. The 23-year-old forward, who is the son of World Cup winner Lilian, is currently in Germany with Borussia Monchengladbach.

Spurs form part of the hunt for Thuram

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot is attracting plenty of interest, with <a href="https://theathletic.com/2708996/2021/07/18/everton-transfers-news-james-uncertainty-right-back-hunt-and-the-need-for-calvert-lewin-competition/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> reporting that Everton are another of his admirers. The versatile Portuguese spent last season on loan at AC Milan and remains down the pecking order at Old Trafford.

Dalot also a target for Everton

French defender Clement Lenglet is eager to stay at Barcelona - as <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/barcellona-lenglet-non-vuole-saperne-di-andarsene-33386" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a> reports. The 26-year-old has been strongly linked with a loan move to the Premier League, with Everton and West Ham having already submitted formal offers. However, Lenglet would prefer to remain at Barca and fight for his place in Ronald Koeman's starting XI.

Lenglet eager to stay at Barca amid Premier League links

Roma have identified Palmeiras&nbsp;left-back&nbsp;Matias Vina as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/matias-vina-roma-palmeiras-news-calciomercato-18-luglio-2021" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. The Giallorossi are looking at the 23-year-old as a replacement for Leonardo Spinazzola, who suffered a serious Achilles injury en route to Italy's triumph at Euro 2020. Roma are preparing to submit a €13 million (£11m/$15m) offer for Vina and hope to push a final deal over the line by next week.

Roma target Palmeiras ace Matias Vina

Liverpool are making no progress in talks with Jordan Henderson over a contract extension - according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/2713743/2021/07/19/jordan-henderson-and-liverpool-a-contract-dilemma-causing-a-lot-of-uncertainty/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Reds' captain's current deal is due to expire in 2023, but the club's owners&nbsp;Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are prioritising more pressing issues with&nbsp;the squad. Henderson's future is now somewhat up in the air, with Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid thought to be keeping a close eye on the situation.

Liverpool making no progress in Henderson talks

Getafe left-back&nbsp;Marc Cucurella is the subject of interest from Brighton - according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9799449/Brighton-working-sign-Marc-Cucurella-forward-Alireza-Jahanbakhsh-returning-Holland.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>. The Seagulls are considering triggering the £15 million ($21m) buy-out clause in the 22-year-old's current contract. Cucurella joined Getafe from Barcelona for £9m in 2020 and played 37 La Liga games for the Madrid-based club last term.

Brighton interested in Cucurella

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Everton are closing on signing Demarai Gray from Bayer Leverkusen, confirmed. Deal now at final stages, buy out clause around €2m - contract until 2024. 🔵 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EFC</a> Crystal Palace also made a bid but Everton are working to finalize the deal. Begovic and Townsend are joining too. <a href="https://t.co/tx4M2QqJy1">https://t.co/tx4M2QqJy1</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1416953555605409795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Everton on verge of snapping up Gray

Stuttgart are close to signing Chris Fuhrich from Paderborn in a €2.5 million deal. <a href="https://www.kicker.de/einigung-naht-fuehrich-vor-wechsel-zum-vfb-4000000039630/transfermeldung" target="_blank">Kicker</a> reports the Bundesliga side have managed to talk Paderborn down from their original asking price and are confident of wrapping up the deal soon.

Stuttgart close to Fuhrich signing

Rennes are considering a move for AZ midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-rennes-garde-un-oeil-sur-teun-koopmeiners-az-alkmaar/1271352" target="_blank">L’Equipe</a> reports. The Netherlands international is also wanted by Atalanta, but the French side could swoop in to snap him up this summer, but they could go for Lille’s Xeka instead.

Rennes eye Koopmeiners

Feyenoord defender Sven van Beek has agreed to join Heerenveen. The centre-back will have a medical at the Friesland side before signing a contract, says <a href="https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/van-beek-opteert-na-feyenoord-en-willem-ii-voor-sc-heerenveen" target="_blank">Voetbal International</a>.

Van Beek leaves Feyenoord for Heerenveen

Jhon Cordoba is set to leave Hertha Berlin for Krasnodar in a €20 million (£17m/$24m) deal, according to <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/hertha-bsc-transfer-jhon-cordoba-steht-kurz-vor-weggang-von-hertha-bsc/12358250/34130" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Germany. The Bundesliga side confirmed on Sunday that the striker is set to leave and will complete the move pending a medical.

Cordoba seals €20m Krasnodar move

Rennes have reached a €3 million agreement with Nimes for Birger Meling. <a href="https://www.footmercato.net/a4931819694584874019-nimes-daccord-avec-rennes-pour-birger-meling" target="_blank">Foot Mercato</a>&nbsp;says he will sign a four-year contract with the Ligue 1 side after rejecting interest from Strasbourg and Besiktas.

Rennes reach Meling agreement

Roma are the latest team to show interest in Villarreal’s Alfonso Pedraza. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/07/18/calciomercato-pedraza-milan-roma-theo-spinazzola/" target="_blank">Calciomercato.it</a> reports the Serie A side have the 25-year-old on their list of targets, while AC Milan, Chelsea and Barcelona are also in the frame.

Roma join Chelsea, AC Milan and Barcelona in Pedraza race

Bayern Munich have approached Barcelona to ask their asking price for a defender believed to be Sergino Dest. <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210718/410587756123/barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> claims&nbsp;the German side are in the market for a right-back and have their eye on a Barcelona player. While Sergi Roberto or Emerson Royal could be their target, the Bundesliga champions were previously linked to USA international Dest and is the most likely option they are after.

Bayern enquire about Barcelona right-back Dest

Kevin Gameiro has returned to Strasbourg. The striker has signed a two-year deal with the club where he started his professional career.

Gameiro signs two-year Strasbourg deal

Liverpool youngster Ethan Ennis is on the verge of leaving the club after rejecting a contract offer. <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-midfielder-manchester-united-chelsea-21083215" target="_blank">Liverpool Echo</a> reports the 16-year-old will join either Chelsea or Manchester United this summer, with the Red Devils the most likely destination.

Ennis to leave Liverpool for Man Utd or Chelsea

Brighton are preparing a move for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, says <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1464353/Brighton-Celtic-Odsonne-Edouard-Arsenal-Ben-White-transfer-news" target="_blank">Daily Express</a>. The Premier League side are bolstered by their £50 million sale of Ben White to Arsenal and expect to land the attacker.

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