Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Klopp was keen on signing Ribery in shock summer swoop

Jurgen Klopp was interested in bringing in veteran Franck Ribery to Liverpool this summer, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-franck-ribery-c-est-pas-fini/1044301" target="_blank">l'Equipe</a>. The 36-year-old winger is out of contract with Bayern Munich and Klopp, who has always been a fan of Ribery, was considering a move depending on what happened with his squad. But since there has been little movement in the Liverpool attack, no place has been freed up for Ribery to join.

Klopp was keen on shock Ribery swoop

The German coach was interested in a move if attacking players departed Liverpool

Gareth Bale will find it “easy” if a move to&nbsp;China&nbsp;is made, says Mousa Dembele, with the former&nbsp;Tottenham&nbsp;team-mate of the&nbsp;Wales&nbsp;international hoping to see a transfer completed from&nbsp;Real Madrid. A switch to Asia continues to be mooted for a man who is&nbsp;in danger of being frozen out at the Santiago Bernabeu. Zinedine Zidane has brought Bale back into his plans during pre-season, but the Blancos are still looking to move the 30-year-old on if a suitable bidder can be found. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bale-will-find-it-easy-in-china-real-madrid-outcast-backed-by-ex-/1spq9tzxq6qst1mcduw4hvngwr" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

‘Bale will find it easy in China’

Real Madrid outcast backed to thrill Asia

Arsenal&nbsp;are looking increasingly likely to see off strong competition to land Nicolas Pepe, with the Gunners now in advanced talks over the structure of a staggered payment plan for the €80 million (£72m/$89m)&nbsp;Lille&nbsp;winger,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;understands. Liverpool,&nbsp;Manchester United,&nbsp;Napoli&nbsp;and&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;had all been credited with an interest in the&nbsp;Ivory Coast&nbsp;international, with the Serie A side appearing particularly keen on his signature, but it appears that Pepe prefers a move to the Premier League. Pepe scored 22 goals in 38 Ligue 1 games and finished behind only Kylian Mbappe as the league's second-highest scorer, with a further 11 assists to his name. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/arsenal-set-to-land-nicolas-pepe-as-talks-for-80m-lille/10rt0zucjenox16hl1um7k5y5a">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Arsenal set to land Pepe for €80m

The Gunners are closing in on the highly-rated winger ahead of several other suitors.

Arsenal are in pole position to sign in-demand Lille winger Nicolas Pepe, according to <a href="http://twitter.com/fraporzio95/status/1154865202804011009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1154865202804011009&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fci8uyj%3Fresponsive%3Dtrue%26is_nightmode%3Dtrue" target="_blank">Gianluca&nbsp;</a><a href="https://twitter.com/fraporzio95/status/1154865202804011009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1154865202804011009&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fci8uyj%3Fresponsive%3Dtrue%26is_nightmode%3Dtrue" target="_blank">Di Marzio</a><a href="http://twitter.com/fraporzio95/status/1154865202804011009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1154865202804011009&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fci8uyj%3Fresponsive%3Dtrue%26is_nightmode%3Dtrue" target="_blank">.</a> It was reported on Thursday that four clubs had agreed a fee of €80 million (£72m/$89m) with the French club, with Napoli among those thought to be entering discussions. Pepe is one of Europe's most wanted players this summer, after the 24-year-old racked up 23 goals and 12 assists in all competitions last season.

Arsenal 'in the lead' in Pepe race

The Gunners have the edge in the chase for the Ivorian's signature 

Juventus are rivalling Inter for Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku's signature and could include Paulo Dybala in a swap deal, reports <a href="http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/inter-and-juventus-competing-for-lukaku-from-inters-new-offer-to-juventus-proposed-swap-deal-the-situation" target="_blank">Gianluca&nbsp;</a><a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/inter-and-juventus-competing-for-lukaku-from-inters-new-offer-to-juventus-proposed-swap-deal-the-situation" target="_blank">Di Marzio</a><a href="http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/inter-and-juventus-competing-for-lukaku-from-inters-new-offer-to-juventus-proposed-swap-deal-the-situation" target="_blank">.</a> Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly prepared to see Lukaku leave Old Trafford this summer and Antonio Conte's Inter have already had bids rejected. They are set to go back with a new offer of €70 million (£63m/$78m) plus add-ons, while Juventus could look to reduce their fee by sending Dybala in the other direction.

Juve ponder Lukaku-Dybala swap deal, Inter plot new bid

The Bianconeri have emerged as a contender for the forward

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is finally set to bring his summer transfer saga to an end with a lucrative move to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/07/26/5d3b567846163fff9f8b4590.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. It is widely reported that the Welshman will sign a three-year deal which will see him earn more than £1 million&nbsp;per week, with only minor details to be finalised. The move will be a significant relief for Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, who has made no secret of his desire to ship Bale out of the Bernabeu this summer.

Bale set for £1m-per-week China move

The Wales star is finally nearing a Madrid exit

Sir Alex Ferguson is lobbying Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sign Aston Villa's John McGinn, according to the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9598604/sir-alex-ferguson-man-utd-aston-villa-john-mcginn/" target="_blank">Sun</a>. The 24-year-old midfielder's grandfather is good friends with Ferguson and the ex-United boss thinks his temperment and offensive skill would help the Red Devils. Villa want&nbsp;£50 million ($62m) for McGinn, but United might be tempted to pay with Ferguson's seal of approval.&nbsp;

Ferguson wants Man Utd to sign McGinn

Arsenal and&nbsp;Liverpool&nbsp;linked&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;star Hakim Ziyech has confirmed he rejected the chance to join&nbsp;Sevilla, citing a desire to remain with the Dutch champions until he can find a “perfect picture” elsewhere.&nbsp; Ziyech’s name has been linked with big clubs as well, as Arsenal and Liverpool have been among the Premier League clubs suggested as&nbsp;possible destinations.&nbsp; And the Morocco international has now confirmed that one team did make an offer –&nbsp;La Liga&nbsp;club Sevilla – but he was not interested in joining a squad that he considers on the same level as Ajax.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-and-liverpool-linked-ajax-star-ziyech-confirms/ck3yrmuue4sc1ahzv7a8l634v" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Ziyech confirms Sevilla snub

Everton are in talks to sign Juventus striker Moise Kean with the Serie A champions demanding&nbsp;€40 million (£36m/$45m), reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/11771972/moise-kean-everton-in-talks-to-sign-juventus-forward" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The Toffees are looking to bring in another striker after Ademola&nbsp;Lookman departed for RB Leipzig. Talks are on-going though Juve are believed to require a buy-back clause be inserted into any deal for the 19-year-old.&nbsp;

Everton in talks to sign Juve's Kean

The Serie A champions would demand a buy-back clause for the young striker

Manchester United target Harry Maguire is no closer to departing Leicester City for the Red Devils, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. The England international featured for the full 90 minutes of the Foxes' pre-season friendly with Stoke at the weekend, as speculation continues to swirl around his future. United are widely tipped to get their man before the transfer window closes despite reportedly having multiple offers rejected, but Rodgers says he is "relaxed" over the rumours. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-target-maguire-no-closer-to-leicester-exit-as-he/gwptk7t316611trdo95re2pq6" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Man Utd target Maguire no closer to move

Roy Hodgson claims to be unaware of what the future holds for Wilfried Zaha, with the&nbsp;Crystal Palace&nbsp;winger continuing to be linked with&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Everton. The Gunners would appear to have cooled their interest for now, with&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;able to confirm that those at Emirates Stadium are close to wrapping up an €80 million (£72m/$89m) deal for&nbsp;Lille&nbsp;forward Nicolas Pepe. Zaha, though, is still sparking talk of interest from within the Premier League, with&nbsp;Everton&nbsp;said to have joined the hunt for the&nbsp;Ivory Coast&nbsp;international. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/hodgson-in-the-dark-over-zahas-future-hes-unaware-of/1klv89lwr36db10wl0kku3vmpg" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Hodgson in dark over Zaha future

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Transfer News! 🔵 ⚪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TSG</a> to sign Robert <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Skov?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Skov</a>! The Danish striker will make the move to Kraichgau from reigning champions <a href="https://twitter.com/FCKobenhavn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCKobenhavn</a>, where he will sign a contract until 30 June 2024! <a href="https://t.co/hJTjrueAIl">pic.twitter.com/hJTjrueAIl</a>— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@achtzehn99_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/achtzehn99_en/status/1155100523609120769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Skov signs for Hoffenheim

Lazio&nbsp;head coach Simone Inzaghi says that while he wants&nbsp;Manchester United target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to stay, they must take offers into consideration. The&nbsp;Serbia&nbsp;international midfielder has been linked with a move to Old Trafford since last summer, and reports suggest a deal between United and Lazio is near to completion. Inzaghi would like to see the 24-year-old remain in the ranks at the Stadio Olimpico, but with a fee of £90 million ($111m) mooted he knows his club may have to cash in. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/manchester-united-linked-milinkovic-savic-could-leave-lazio-says-/103zmwfy3mn8k1kxag8fm2ax3x" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

Lazio concede Milinkovic-Savic could leave

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴 | Regan Slater has joined League Two outfit Scunthorpe United on a season-long loan deal. The 19-year-old midfielder played 41 times in all competitions for Carlisle United last season. Best of Luck <a href="https://twitter.com/reganslater8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@reganslater8</a> 👏🏻<a href="https://t.co/8Z1EEKXQQg">https://t.co/8Z1EEKXQQg</a>— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) <a href="https://twitter.com/SheffieldUnited/status/1155116643418292224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Slater swaps Blades for Scunthorpe

Arsenal winger Xavier Amaechi has swapped the Premier League for the Bundesliga after agreeing a four-year deal with Hamburg, per <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49140762" target="_blank">BBC Sport</a>. The 18-year-old, an England youth international, will wear number 17 for the club. He previously turned down an extension to his stay with the Gunners.

Arsenal winger heads to Hamburg

Harry Maguire’s mooted move to&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;“will happen”, says former team-mate Michael Dawson. The ex-Hull City man says that Leicester is in no position to turn down big money or block the progress of a player destined for the top. A&nbsp;switch to Old Trafford for the England international defender has been on the cards for some time&nbsp;now. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/maguire-to-man-utd-will-happen-former-team-mate-says/2jqykfjeayuu1gub6ctv5mal7" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL here!</a>

'Maguire to Man Utd will happen'

Manchester United's Under-23s forward Nishan Burkart has completed a move to Freiburg, <a href="https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/nishan-burkart-leaves-united-to-join-freiburg" target="_blank">the club has announced</a>. Signed from&nbsp;FC Zurich in 2014, he scored six times for the youth team last season. The Swiss striker departs for an undisclosed fee.

Man Utd youngster joins Freiburg

Roma&nbsp;are set to beat a host of&nbsp;rival clubs to the signing&nbsp;of highly-rated&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germain&nbsp;youngster&nbsp;Ruben Providence. The 19-year-old, who plays as a right winger for the&nbsp;Ligue 1&nbsp;club's youth team, has been the subject of interest from several leading European clubs. However,&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;can confirm he is&nbsp;close to agreeing terms with&nbsp;Serie A outfit Roma,&nbsp;with the player expected to sign either a three or four-year contract. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/paris-saint-germain-youngster-ruben-providence-poised-for/1p561f5k0d7xr1973jkw67xsrp" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

PSG youngster set for Roma move

Dani Alves is still waiting on offers this summer, with the legendary Brazilian full-back admitting on social media that is “looking for a job” after dropping into the free agent pool. The 36-year-old finds himself without a club after leaving&nbsp;Paris Saint-Germainat the end of his contract, having opted against signing fresh terms. He has now taken to Instagram in an effort to tout his services, saying: “Looking for a job, where do I put my resume?" <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/dani-alves-looking-for-a-job-amid-links-to-arsenal-juventus/1uhxdmoxbr16u1gh67g66gq7nx" target="_blank">Read the story right here on Goal!</a>

Dani Alves 'looking for a job' amid links to Arsenal

Former West Brom and Stoke&nbsp;forward&nbsp;Saido Berahino is in talks with Ligue club Nimes, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-nimes-sur-le-point-de-faire-un-gros-coup-466948" target="_blank">le10sport</a>. Berahino was axed from Stoke earlier this year and has been on trial with Belgian side&nbsp;Zulte Waregem. Discussions are now advanced between Nimes and Berahino's representatives, with the club enticed by the forward not costing a transfer fee.

Ligue 1 club after Berahino

Romelu Lukaku has hinted at an update on his situation at&nbsp;Manchester United, with the Belgian striker continuing to be heavily linked with a move to&nbsp;Inter. A summer switch for the 26-year-old has been mooted for some time with Antonio Conte making no secret of his desire to bring the Belgian to San Siro. Lukaku has now suggested that an announcement on his future is imminent posting a picture of himself with his agent with a cryptic message. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/soon-to-be-continued-lukaku-teases-man-utd-exit-as-he-poses-with-/1t4wmspako4ue1mdyb7iry1b74" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal!</a>

Lukaku teases Man Utd exit

Michy Batshuayi is set to stay at&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;this season and battle it out with Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud for a starting spot as Frank Lampard's main striker. Chelsea have appealed their transfer ban for the upcoming window but haven't moved to secure provisional measures, which would have frozen the ban for this summer's transfer window. Instead, they have looked within their own talent pool and retained the services of Batshuayi and Abraham, who were on loan last season at&nbsp;Crystal Palace&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aston Villa, respectively. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/batshuayi-set-for-chelsea-stay-with-belgian-to-battle-giroud/185jv4nucyetp1qaf4ddvnz6q7https://www.goal.com/en/news/batshuayi-set-for-chelsea-stay-with-belgian-to-battle-giroud/185jv4nucyetp1qaf4ddvnz6q7" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Batshuayi set for Chelsea stay

Arsenal’s managing director Vinai Venkatesham has refuted claims that the club only have £40 million ($50m) to spend this summer, while head of football Raul Sanllehi is expecting further movement before the window slams shut. Venkatesham told a supporters' club Q&amp;A: "I don’t recognise this £40m figure, I have read it a lot. That doesn’t come from us, that doesn’t come from the club. The numbers never come from us." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/the-budget-isnt-40m-arsenal-directors-refute-transfer-claims-and-/6owe3so63pz31bt72e4elrgol" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Arsenal directors refute £40m budget claims

Celtic are looking to bring Emilio Izaguirre back to Parkhead, claims Eddy Atala, president of Montagua - where the Honduran is currently training. He has said: "We spoke to Emilio Izaguirre's agents this week and he has offers from clubs in the USA, Japan and Australia. "There is also the possibility of him returning to Celtic, but that is only for a short time of six months."

Celtic back in for Izaguirre

Latest on Bale's Real Madrid future

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">O da artık Beşiktaşlı ✍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ComeToBe%C5%9Fikta%C5%9F?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ComeToBeşiktaş</a> 🦅 <a href="https://t.co/tgzqltgW8M">pic.twitter.com/tgzqltgW8M</a>— Beşiktaş JK (@Besiktas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Besiktas/status/1155081663208218625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Besiktas bring in Douglas

Celtic have announced that they have agreed terms with young goalkeeper&nbsp;Tobi Oluwayemi on their <a href="http://www.celticfc.net/news/16528">official website.</a> The 16-year-old England youth international has penned a three-year deal with the Scottish champions. He was on the books at Tottenham, but will now move to Scotland with a view to breaking into the first team from the youth side.

Celtic land young goalkeeper

Chinese Super League side Beijing Sinobo Goan are reportedly set to meet Ben Yedder's&nbsp;€40m (£36m/$44.5m)&nbsp;release clause, according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-la-chine-fonce-sur-wissam-ben-yedder-seville/1044006">L'Equipe.</a> They would also offer him an enormous wage of up to&nbsp;€12m (£10.8m/$13.4m)&nbsp;per season in order to tempt him away from Europe. Ben Yedder scored 30 goals and notched 11 assists in 54 games across all competitions last season for Sevilla.

Beijing Sinobo Goan to match Ben Yedder's €40m release clause

West Bromwich Albion have announced the signing of Romaine Sawyers on their <a href="https://www.wba.co.uk/news/2019/july/sawyers-comes-home-to-albion/">official website.</a> The Baggies have landed the 27-year-old midfielder from Brentford for a fee reported to be around £3m (€3.3m/$3.7m). Sawyers returns to the club where he started his career before leaving for Walsall six years ago on a free transfer.

West Brom sign Sawyers for £3m

Newcastle United have made an&nbsp;€8m (£7.2m/$8.9m) bid for Stanley Nsoki according to <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-newcastle-s-active-sur-stanley-nsoki-psg/1044098">L'Equipe.</a> Paris Saint-Germain's asking price for the 20-year-old defender has previously been set at nearly double the Magpies' offer, but they may be willing to meet in the middle. Nsoki made 15 appearances across all competitions last term, playing either as a left-sided centre-back or a left-back.

Newcastle make €8m Nsoki bid

Eddie Howe has insisted that he wants&nbsp;to strengthen his squad with new signings&nbsp;this window, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football">Sky Sports.</a> "I&nbsp;want to bring players in. We are actively trying to do that but there are no guarantees. It’s a difficult window but we hope we can add some quality to the squad," Howe said. Bournemouth have so far made two signings, adding Lloyd Kelly and Jack Stacey from Bristol City and Luton Town, respectively.

Howe hopes for new signings

Cardiff City are closing in on an agreement to sign Oxford United winger Gavin Whyte according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football">Sky Sports.</a> The 23-year-old Northern Irishman hit seven League One goals from 36 games, adding a further five assists. Oxford rejected the Bluebirds' initial approach, but have now allowed the player to discuss personal terms with Neil Warnock's side.

Cardiff close to signing Whyte

Inter are reportedly considering Edinson Cavani as an alternative to Romelu Lukaku, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/">Calciomercato.</a> The Nerrazzuri's attempts to sign the Manchester United striker have stalled over their&nbsp;asking price and a further setback has been suffered due to Juventus' interest. As a result, Inter have turned their attention to 32-year-old Cavani, who has just one year left on his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.

Inter consider Cavani as Lukaku alternative

Watford are optimistic that an agreement can be reached for Ismaila Sarr, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11686/11771493/watford-hopeful-over-reaching-ismaila-sarr-deal-with-rennes">Sky Sports.</a> A fee looks set to be agreed for the 21-year-old Rennes and Senegal winger which will break the club's transfer record.&nbsp; Sarr scored 13 goals and registered 11 assists in 50 appearances across all competitions last term.

Watford optimistic of Sarr deal

Preston North End have set their sights on Celtic winger Scott Sinclair, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/17798672.scott-sinclair-preston-manager-alex-neil-weighs-2-5m-offer-celtic-winger/">Evening Times.</a>&nbsp; The Championship club are set to offer £2.5m for the 30-year-old's signature after he&nbsp;started&nbsp;on the bench in all three of Celtic's Champions League qualifiers so far. Last term, Sinclair made a whopping 55 appearances across all competitions, scoring 17 goals and registering six assists.

Preston set sights on Sinclair

AC Milan striker Patrick Cutrone is closing in on a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/milan-fatta-per-cutrone-al-wolverhampton">Gianluca Di Marzio.</a> The 21-year-old striker has fallen down the pecking order since the arrival of Krzysztof Piatek and is set to join the Premier League side this summer. Cutrone hit nine goals in all competitions last season, with four in five Europa League appearances.

Cutrone set for Wolves move

Vissel Kobe have announced the signing of free agent Thomas Vermaelen on their <a href="https://www.vissel-kobe.co.jp/news/article/16459.html">official website.</a> The 33-year-old centre-back's contract expired at Barcelona this summer after five years with the club and he now joins former team-mate Andres Iniesta in Japan. Vermaelen struggled with injury after joining the Catalan giants from Arsenal and went on to make just 34 La Liga appearances for the club. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/vermaelen-joins-vissel-kobe-from-barcelona/sd71e0ockw3x1l45q6rv4g49z">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Vermaelen joins Vissel Kobe

Real Madrid are confident they can land Manchester United star Paul Pogba this summer, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3906915/sources-real-increasingly-confident-on-pogba">ESPN.</a> Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane is keen on his compatriot's signature despite overseeing a massive outlay on new faces already. United are holding out for&nbsp;€180m&nbsp;(£162m/$200m) but Real Madrid feel an agreement can be found and will also look to offload the likes of Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez in order to generate extra funds.

Real Madrid confident on €180m Pogba

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has insisted that&nbsp;Sean Longstaff is "not for sale". Manchester United have been strongly linked with a move for the 21-year-old&nbsp;midfielder but the Magpies are set to resist any attempts to prise their young starlet away. Longstaff broke into the Newcastle side in the second half of last season before a knee injury curtailed his progress, making nine Premier League appearances and registering a goal and an assist. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/longstaff-is-not-for-sale-newcastle-owner-deals-transfer-blow-to-/1ie7hqh5rlu001cjmeptfcpv0t">Read the full story right here on&nbsp;Goal!</a>

Newcastle owner rules out Longstaff sale

The agent of&nbsp;Atletico Madrid striker Angel Correa&nbsp;has arrived for final talks with AC Milan, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/agent-of-correa-arrives-for-final-ac-milan-talks-29520" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; Correa's agent Augustin Jimenez is in Milan to finalise details of the 24-year-old's move, with Atletico demanding €50 million (£45m/$56m) for his services.&nbsp; New Milan coach Marco Giampaolo sees Correa as a starting striker alongside Krzysztof​ Piatek in his 4-3-1-2 formation.

Correa's agent arrives in Milan

Lille have identified Charleroi forward Victor Osimhen&nbsp;as the successor to Rafael Leao, according to <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-losc-osimhen-pour-succeder-a-leao-466851" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>.&nbsp; Leao&nbsp;is expected to depart Lille to join Milan in the coming days after starring for Lille in his first season with the club. Lille have turned to the Belgian league to find a replacement, with 20-year-old Nigerian international&nbsp;Osimhen&nbsp;looking to be heading for Ligue 1.&nbsp;

Lille identify Leao successor 

Bayern Munich have opened talks with Manchester City over Leroy Sane, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bayern-munich-open-talks-man-18784289" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.&nbsp; The Bundesliga champions have made no secret of their desire to land the 23-year-old, who has made 133 total appearances for City since joining in 2016. City are understood to value Sane at £90 million (€100m/$111m).

Bayern open talks with City over Sane

The LA Galaxy are closing in on an $18 million move for Boca Juniors forward Cristian Pavon, according to <a href="https://www.foxsports.com.mx/news/417359-pavon-a-un-paso-de-los-angeles-galaxy-a-cambio-de--millones-de-dolares" target="_blank">Fox Deportes.</a> The Argentina international is set to be reunited with former Boca manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto, who is now the Galaxy's head coach.&nbsp; The $18 million figure would set a record for the highest transfer fee ever paid by a MLS club.&nbsp;

Galaxy near $18m Pavon move

Juventus have rejected a €50 million (£45m/$56m) bid from Tottenham for Paulo Dybala, according to<a href="https://www.lastampa.it/topnews/sport/2019/07/26/news/affondo-tottenham-50-milioni-per-dybala-la-juve-fa-muro-e-pensa-a-rilanciarlo-1.37183396?refresh_ce" target="_blank"> La Stampa.</a> Mauricio Pochettino&nbsp;is hoping to bring his compatriot to London but the Serie A side is set to demand far more than Spurs' opening offer.&nbsp; Tottenham are expected to return with another offer for Dybala.&nbsp;

Juve reject €50m Tottenham offer for Dybala

Los Angeles FC is nearing a deal for Penarol midfielder Brian Rodriguez, reports <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/lafc/story/3906926/sources-lafc-nearing-deal-for-penarols-rodriguez" target="_blank">ESPN FC.</a> The Uruguay U20 international is in his second season with Penarol, scoring two goals in 18 league and cup appearances in 2019. Reports in South America suggest that&nbsp;Penarol would not sell&nbsp;Rodriguez for less than $11.5 million.

LAFC nearing deal for Penarol's Rodriguez

Inter midfielder&nbsp;Radja Nainggolan wants to move back to former club Cagliari, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-nainggolan-wants-cagliari-move-club-has-two-options-67925" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; Nainggolan has been told he is not in Inter's plans this season, and the 31-year-old is hoping for a move back to the club where he played between 2010 and 2014. But Inter are currently asking €29 million (£26m/$32m) for the Belgian, a price that is too steep for&nbsp;Cagliari.

Nainggolan wants Cagliari return

New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long's move to West Ham is being held up by work permit problems, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11771148/aaron-long-move-to-west-ham-frustrated-by-work-permit-issues" target="_blank">Sky</a> reports.&nbsp; The U.S. international&nbsp;has a £4m release clause and wants a move to the Premier League, but he is currently unable to secure a work permit.&nbsp; Marseille, Fiorentina, Rennes and Lyon are also interested in the 26-year-old.&nbsp;

Work permit issues slow Long move to West Ham

Bournemouth are set to sign midfielder Philip Billing from Huddersfield, <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9593208/bournemouth-beat-brighton-transfer-billing-15m/" target="_blank">The Sun</a> claims. The Cherries have been battling&nbsp;Brighton for the Dane's signature, but appear to have won the race with a £15 million ($19m) bid. The 23-year-old has one season left on his contract with&nbsp;Huddersfield, who were relegated to the Championship last season.

Bournemouth to land £15m Billing

Atletico Madrid director&nbsp;Miguel Angel Gil Marin says his club are still interested in James Rodriguez, after reports emerged claiming the Colombian would stay at rivals Real. He reaffirmed Atletico's interest in the Colombian in an interview with <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/" target="_blank">ESPN</a>, and also said that they don't necessarily need the extra €80 million (£72m/$89m) it is suggested they are owed for the transfer of Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona. While he said there is proof that Griezmann signed his Barcelona contract before his release clause dropped from €200m to €120m, they will simply have to wait and see what happens in legal proceedings.

Atletico still want James

Toby Alderweireld is setting his sights on leaving Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer next summer, claim the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7290661/Transfer-news-Toby-Alderweireld-eyes-lucrative-free-transfer-25m-release-clause-expires.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Belgian defender, who will turn 31 in the new season, was expected to leave this summer but his well-publicised £25 million ($31m) release clause has now expired with Spurs likely to be upping their asking price. Alderweireld has rejected multiple contract offers from Spurs and now seems set to leave for free next summer, when he is likely to receive plenty of lucrative offers.

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