Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Neymar takes pay cut and agrees five-year Barcelona deal

Tottenham are edging closer to sealing a move for Tanguy Ndombele, according to <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/tottenham-ndombele-accordo-in-chiusura-le-ultime">Gianluca Di Marzio</a>. The midfielder is set to head to London for a medical with only a few final details left to handle before finalizing a deal. Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas revealed on Tuesday that the club was open to a sale if a large bid came in.

Spurs close in on Ndombele move

Final details are being discussed as the Frenchman looks bound for the Premier League

Barcelona are closing in on the signing of Antoine Griezmann as they plan on triggering his £107 million ($136m) release clause. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/06/25/barcelona-complete-107m-signing-antoine-griezmann-release-clause/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a> claims the striker agreed to join the Catalan side two months ago, but they are waiting for his release clause to kick in on July 1.

Barca to trigger Griezmann's £107m clause

La Liga champions will complete signing next week

Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid in 2020,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2019/06/25/5d11090c22601d11158b461a.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>&nbsp;claims. The Spanish giants have been heavily linked with the France star since his time at Monaco and are eager to lure him away from Paris Saint-Germain. PSG won't sell him this summer, but Madrid see him as a necessity for the long term and are moving to get the deal wrapped up for next summer.

Mbappe to join Real Madrid next year

Neymar is on his way back to Barcelona this summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/neymar-barcelona-oferta-7520496" target="_blank">Sport</a>, who claim the two parties have reached an agreement on a five-year contract. The Brazil attacker has been linked with a return to Spain ever since he left for Paris Saint-Germain. And the forward is so determined to go back to Camp Nou that he has agreed to take a pay cut to seal a move this year.

Neymar agrees five-year contract with Barcelona

Brazil star desperate to return to Camp Nou

Manchester United are trying to sign 16-year-old&nbsp;Mateo Mejia from Real Zaragoza, several reports in England have said. But the Old Trafford side are yet to come to an agreement with the club or the player, according to journalist Simon Peach. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="nl"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> are interested in Real Zaragoza youngster Mateo Mejía - but the Spanish club insist that no deal has been struck, saying in a statement on Monday that they have “not reached any agreement for the transfer of this player to Manchester United” — Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) <a href="https://twitter.com/SimonPeach/status/1143284846799851526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">24 juni 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Man Utd chase Real Zaragoza youngster

Tottenham right-back Kieran Trippier is subject of a £25 million ($32m) transfer battle between Serie A giants Juventus and Napoli, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenhams-kieran-trippier-25m-transfer-17158987" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. Former Chelsea manager and new Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri envisions Trippier as the replacement for Joao Cancelo, who is nearing a deal to join Manchester City. Napoli, however, have already begun talks to sign Trippier and Spurs are willing to sell, with Serge Aurier and Kyle Walker-Peters options to replace Trippier in the XI.&nbsp;

Trippier in £25m Juventus & Napoli transfer battle

The Serie A giants both want the right-back and Spurs are willing to cash in

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's agent has revealed that the former&nbsp;Feyenoord&nbsp;boss&nbsp;is interested in succeeding Rafael Benitez at Newcastle. The former Dutch defender is the first to publicly be linked with the job, although the likes of Gary Monk, Sean Dyche and David Moyes have been linked as well. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/van-bronckhorst-interested-in-replacing-benitez-at-newcastle/1tqtqil5d4cun1q4tr1jic8w9g">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Van Bronckhorst interested in Newcastle job

The San Jose Earthquakes have added&nbsp;Carlos Fierro using Targeted Allocation Money, <a href="https://www.sjearthquakes.com/post/2019/06/25/news-quakes-sign-mexican-winger-carlos-fierro">the club announced</a> on Tuesday. Fierro previously worked with Quakes manager Matias Almeyda at Chivas de Guadalajara and claimed&nbsp;three Copa MX titles and one Liga MX championship during his time in Mexico. “I know Carlos from my time at Chivas,” said Almeyda. “I know him as a person and as a professional. I know he can help us a lot with his style of play. He’s a player that I can use in various positions. I thank the club and the effort they made to be able to buy him. Hopefully he does a great job, which is what everyone hopes for."

Earthquakes sign Mexican winger Fierro

Manchester United are after Lyon attacker&nbsp;Mathis Rayan Cherki as they battle Real Madrid for the wonderkid's signature, according to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/06/25/manchester-united-consider-move-lyon-wonderkid-mathis-rayan/">Telegraph</a>. The 15-year-old will be eligible for a move in August with the likes of&nbsp;Juventus, Barcelona and Bayern Munich also said to be interested. Lyon&nbsp;president Jean-Michel Aulas is working to get the forward to sign a professional contract with the club in an effort to lock him up going forward.

Man Utd chase Lyon wonderkid

Romelu Lukaku's agent has confirmed that Inter are interested in the Belgian forward. The striker is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer, with Inter seen as the favourite to sign him. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/lukaku-agent-confirms-inter-interest-in-man-utd-striker/1kwocltmqqe6j1oi3q85xggx14">Read what his representative had to say on Goal!</a>

Lukaku agent confirms Inter interest

Montreal Impact star Ignacio Piatti is close to securing a return to Independiente, according to <a href="https://us.marca.com/claro/futbol/mls/2019/06/25/5d1251b0ca474101358b4601.html">Marca</a>. Piatti's contract with the Impact expires at the end of the MLS season, and the winger has already stated that he will leave the club at the end of his deal. The winger, who is dealing with a right knee injury, would have to take a slight pay cut to move back to the Argentine club.

Impact star Piatti in negotiations for Independiente return

Barcelona midfielder Rafinha is keen on a move to Valencia&nbsp;but the Spanish side are reluctant to meet his asking price, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20190625/463114685086/rafinha-prioriza-al-valencia-pero-el-barca-escucha-otras-ofertas.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a> The Brazil midfielder is likely to leave the Camp Nou this summer with Valencia rivalling&nbsp;Celta and Eintracht Frankfurt for his services. Rafinha would prefer a move to the Mestalla&nbsp;but with&nbsp;the club yet to meet his €15 million (£13.4m/$17m) asking price, Barca are considering other offers.

Rafinha Valencia move in doubt

Real Madrid are keen to loan out Martin Odegaard again this season with Real Sociedad and Bayer Leverkusen set to compete for his signature, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7180323/Real-Madrid-starlet-Martin-Odegaard-set-choose-Real-Sociedad-Bayer-Leverkusen.html" target="_blank">Mail.</a> The 20-year-old has already held talks with both clubs and is believed to favour staying in La Liga with Sociedad. However, Real would prefer&nbsp;Odegaard move to Leverkusen as the German side can offer Champions League football next season.

Odegaard poised for another loan move

Newcastle will not be rushed in their search for a new manager following the departure of Rafael Benitez, reports the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/06/25/newcastle-playing-patience-game-arsene-wenger-jose-mourinho/" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>. It was confirmed yesterday that Benitez would leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this weekend, ending his three-and-a-half year stay in the north east. Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger have distanced themselves from the vacancy, with the Magpies reportedly&nbsp;keen on appointing a young up-and-coming manager&nbsp;rather than one with Premier League experience.

Newcastle to take their time over manager appointment

Roma forward Stephan El Shaarawy is keen on a move to Chinese side&nbsp;Shanghai Shenhua, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/roma-el-shaarawy-one-step-away-from-shanghai-shenhua-38272" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. El Shaarawy&nbsp;is about to enter the final year of his contract so Roma are ready to sell the Egypt forward this summer rather than risk him leaving for free next year. The Italian side are believed to demanding around €20 million (£18m/$23m) for the 26-year-old,&nbsp;while Shanghai are ready to offer €16m (£14.3m/£18.2m) plus bonuses.

El Shaarawy close to China move

Manchester United remain in talks with Crystal Palace over of the signing of England Under-21 defender&nbsp;Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3885055/sources-man-utd-continuing-wan-bissaka-talks" target="_blank">ESPN.</a> United have made Wan-Bissaka a top transfer target but have yet to agree a fee with Palace, who are holding out for excess of £50 million ($63m). Paris Saint-Germain's&nbsp;Thomas Meunier is seen as an alternative should the Red Devils fail to reach a deal with the Eagles.

United still in talks over Wan-Bissaka deal

Romelu Lukaku has told Manchester United he wants to leave the club, with his agent Federico Pastorello having been spotted arriving at Inter Milan's offices in Italy, report the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfer-romelu-lukaku-16485880" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News.</a> The Belgian striker told the Red Devils that&nbsp;he is ready to move on as he does not feel 'important' under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. United are open to selling Lukaku but would want to recoup close to the £75 million ($95m) they paid Everton for the striker in the summer of 2017.

Lukaku tells United he wants to leave

AC Milan are interested in signing Lyon midfielder&nbsp;Nabil Fekir, according to <a href="https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-le-milan-se-penche-sur-nabil-fekir-lyon/1033704" target="_blank">France Football.</a> Fekir is about to enter the final 12 months of his contract with the French club, who may be forced to sell the 25-year-old&nbsp;this summer rather than risk losing him for free next year. The France international, who was heavily linked with Liverpool last summer, is valued at around €40 million (£34m/$32m).

Milan keen on Fekir

Tottenham are ready to make a move for Arsenal target&nbsp;William Saliba, report the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-move-hijack-arsenals-william-17252862">Mirror.</a> The Gunners are keen to land the 18-year-old&nbsp;Saint Etienne&nbsp;centre-back but have seen an opening offer of £27 million ($34.2m) rejected. That could open the door for Tottenham, who hope to tempt&nbsp;Saliba with the prospect of Champions League football - something Arsenal cannot offer.

Tottenham to rival Arsenal for Saliba

Stoke City <a href="https://www.stokecityfc.com/news/five-check-in">have confirmed</a> the signing of former Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell ahead of the 2019-20 season. Powell is joined by&nbsp;Adam Davies, Lee Gregory, Jordan Cousins and Liam Lindsay as Stoke announced five summer signings on Tuesday. Davies, Powell, Gregory and Cousins all join on free transfers while the club had to pay a transfer fee to Barnsley to sign Lindsay.&nbsp;

Ex-Man Utd midfielder Powell among five new signings at Stoke

Alberto Moreno will join Villarreal on a free transfer, according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7179703/Alberto-Moreno-join-Villarreal-free-agent-following-end-Liverpool-contract.html">the Daily Mail.</a> The fullback departed Liverpool following the club's Champions League win with his contract expiring this summer. An announcement is expected on July 1 as the club will confirm the former Sevilla defender as its latest signing.

Moreno set to join Villarreal

Micky Quinn says that Newcastle have become a "laughing stock" under Mike Ashley following Rafael Benitez's departure. Quinn labeled the club's decision to let Benitez walk as "diabolical" as the ex-Magpies striker took aim at club leadership. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/newcastle-are-a-laughing-stock-under-ashley-quinn-slams/se1om0yk6ubhzi41c9f8zuhc">Read what he had to say on Goal!</a>

'Newcastle a laughing stock under Mike Ashley'

Atlanta United have been linked with&nbsp;Yeferson Soteldo after Santos president Jose Carlos Perez said the club received an offer for the Venezuela winger, according to <a href="https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/times/santos/presidente-do-santos-revela-proposta-alta-por-soteldo-atlanta-nao-comenta-rumor/">Gazeta Esportiva</a>. Any big-money move for Soltedo would be unikely on Atlanta's end, with the club already having the maximum of three Designated Players on the roster. However, Perez says the club received a $17 million(&nbsp;£13.36 million)&nbsp;bid for the winger, who is currently at the Copa America.

Atlanta United linked with Venezuela's Soteldo

Roma have hired a new sporting director in Gianluca Petrachi, <a href="https://www.asroma.com/en/news/2019/6/petrachi-appointed-club-s-new-sporting-director">the club announced</a> on Tuesday. Petrachi, who featured for&nbsp;&nbsp;Torino, Cremonese, Perugia and Nottingham Forest as a player, is best known for his work as sporting director of Torino. “Coming to Roma is an exciting and stimulating opportunity for me,” Petrachi said. “I am well aware of the expectations of a club and a fanbase of this size – and because of that I was eager to accept this great challenge.”

Roma announce new sporting director

Tanguy Ndombele will be allowed to leave&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;if a “big offer” comes in, says club president Jean-Michel Aulas. The midfielder has been linked with Tottenham in recent weeks, and Aulas offered Spurs a little bit of hope by admitting the French side could sell. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/tottenham-offered-ndombele-hope-as-lyon-open-door-for-big/1mnot432xhjtz12b4mi497ywca">Read what Aulas had to say on Goal!</a>

Lyon open to selling Ndombele for 'big offer'

Crystal Palace are mulling over an £8 million ($10m) raid on Liverpool for Simon Mignolet, reports the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/crystalpalace/crystal-palace-eye-8m-simon-mignolet-transfer-a4175146.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. The Belgium international goalkeeper is currently back-up to Alisson at Anfield and has hinted in the recent past that he will seek a move elsewhere during the summer transfer window.

Palace eyeing £8m Mignolet

Arsenal are hoping to tie up a deal for Celtic defender Kieran Tierney at £18 million ($23m), reports <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/25/arsenal-hopeful-of-securing-kieran-tierney-from-celtic-for-fee-of-18m-transfer-window" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>. An initial approach of £15m ($19m) was knocked back, with the Hoops said to be looking for £25m ($32m), but a compromise could be reached for the Scotland international left-back.

Arsenal hope to get Tierney for £18m

Tottenham are edging ever closer to getting a deal for Leeds winger Jack Clarke over the line, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/11748764/tottenham-are-closing-in-on-the-signing-of-leeds-winger-jack-clarke" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. It is claimed that a fee for the 18-year-old has already been agreed, with it suggested that he will be moving as part of an £8.5 million ($11m) deal.

Tottenham closing in on Clarke

Manchester City are happy that Benjamin Mendy is over his injury struggles and have switched their focus to landing a new right-back, claims the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-finally-confident-benjamin-mendy-fitness-pep-guardiola-prioritises-kyle-walker-competition-a4175496.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. Pep Guardiola wants cover and competition for Kyle Walker, with the England international having committed to fresh terms with the Premier League champions.

Man City looking for a new right-back

Watford do not have a deal in place for Huddersfield playmaker Aaron Mooy, according to the <a href="https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/17728589.watford-currently-have-no-deal-in-place-for-huddersfield-towns-aaron-mooy/" target="_blank">Watford Observer</a>. It had been reported that the Australia international was closing on a move to Vicarage Road, but there is no imminent agreement ready to be pushed through.

Watford have no Mooy deal in place

Lucas Torreira is not pushing for a move away from Arsenal, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/06/25/lucas-torreira-not-seeking-move-away-arsenal-despite-strong/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. The Gunners midfielder has been heavily linked with a transfer to AC Milan, but he is happy to continue furthering his development in north London.

Torreira not looking for Arsenal exit

The speculation surrounding Paul Pogba’s future at&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;comes as no surprise to Marcel Desailly as “everyone wants a player” with the World Cup winner’s ability. A move to Real Madrid continues to be mooted&nbsp;for the&nbsp;France&nbsp;international, while&nbsp;Juventus are also said to be keen on bringing the 26-year-old back onto their books, three years on from offloading him to Old Trafford in a record-breaking £89 million ($113m) deal. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/everyone-wants-a-player-like-pogba-desailly-expecting-more/1c9radyl703a41wzr0q64th5vn" target="_blank">Here is what a fellow Frenchman has had to say on the speculation.</a>

'Everyone wants a player like Pogba'

Juventus have been made aware of the need to step up their efforts to get a deal over the line for Matthijs de Ligt. <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-juventus-seeking-total-agreement-with-de-ligt-but-psg--32412" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> claims that a deal is close, but Paris Saint-Germain are preparing to rejoin the chase for the Ajax defender.

Juventus ready to step up De Ligt bid

Paris Saint-Germain will offer Leandro Paredes to Lazio in exchange for Sergej&nbsp;Milinkovic-Savic,&nbsp;<a href="https://parisunited.fr/nos-informations/leonardo-pret-a-inclure-paredes-pour-soffrir-milinkovic-savic/" target="_blank">Paris United</a>&nbsp;reports. Lazio are demanding a huge price for the Serbia international midfielder, who scored five times in Serie A last term. PSG believe they can get them to lower that price, though, by offering Paredes as part of the deal.

PSG make move for Milinkovic-Savic

Genoa are expected to complete the signing of Pedro De La Vega from Argentine side Lanus. The Italian side have been helped by Serie A rivals Inter, who have also been following the 18-year-old, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/l-inter-lo-fa-seguire-de-la-vega-arriva-al-genoa-radar-nerazzurr-60893" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>. While Genoa are set to land him, Inter will have the first option to sign him in the future after tipping Genoa off.

Genoa to land teenage winger De La Vega with Inter's help

Paris Saint-Germain want Nelson Semedo to replace Dani Alves this summer. Alves left the Ligue 1 champions for free after two seasons and the Parc des Princes team wants a younger option to take the role. Semedo has three years left on his contract at Camp Nou, but PSG have already started asking about him.

PSG want Semedo to replace Dani Alves

Lucas Torreira could be on his way out of Arsenal after just one season, going by a report by&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/serie-a/2019/06/24/milan-offerta-per-torreira-calciomercato.html" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> in Italy. The Serie A side have approached the Uruguayan's agent over a move and they have given the green light. Torreira played under new Milan boss&nbsp;Marco Giampaolo when he was at Sampdoria and is keen to reunite with him.

Torreira agrees to join AC Milan

Arsenal midfielder could reunite with Marco Giampaolo at San Siro

Jasper Cillessen is set to complete a move from Barcelona to Valencia,&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/06/25/primera/1561460072_217489.html?m1=cG9ydGFkYV9wb3J0YWRh&amp;m2=QUNUVUFMSURBRA%3D%3D&amp;m3=Mw%3D%3D&amp;m4=bm9ybWFs&amp;m5=MjA%3D" target="_blank">AS</a> reports. The goalkeeper is having a medical on Tuesday and will then sign a contract with Los Che. Valencia are also interested in Denis Suarez and Rafinha.

Cillessen has medical at Valencia

AC Milan and Fiorentina have emerged as candidates to sign Daniele De Rossi this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/serie-a/2019/06/25/calciomercato-de-rossi-news.html" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a>&nbsp;in Italy says. De Rossi has left Roma and is considering his next move. The Italy international is not ready to give up on his playing career and already has other offers from Serie A, with Fiorentina the latest to approach his agent.

AC Milan & Fiorentina want Roma icon De Rossi

Derby have confirmed they have granted Chelsea permission to speak to Frank Lampard about taking over as coach. The former Blues midfielder has been heavily linked with a return to Stamford Bridge after Maurizio Sarri's departure. Lampard guided Derby to the Championship play-offs in his first season as a manager and it looks like he is on the move already. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lampard-freed-to-speak-with-chelsea-as-derby-prepare-to-part/w94entioddb91w7pxrbmtdbaz" target="_blank">Click here to read the full story</a>

Derby let Lampard talk to Chelsea

Samuel Umtiti says he expects to stay at Barcelona despite his uncertain situation. The centre-back has been linked with a move to Arsenal after an injury-ravaged season left him on the sidelines at Camp Nou. But Umtiti says he is happy at Barca and does not expect to leave just yet. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/umtiti-expecting-barcelona-stay-after-seeing-difficult/hbfexamuahmv1xs87gn3mma0i" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Umtiti expects Barcelona stay despite Arsenal links

Lyon have signed Brazilian defensive midfielder Jean Lucas. The 21-year-old was on loan at Santos from Flamengo but will make the immediate move to France. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="nl"> Bem-vindo <a href="https://twitter.com/jeanlucas_08?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jeanlucas_08</a> 🇧🇷 <a href="https://t.co/gyAVNgFUYy">pic.twitter.com/gyAVNgFUYy</a> — Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) <a href="https://twitter.com/OL/status/1143443388164902912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">25 juni 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lyon confirm Jean Lucas signing

Juventus are eager to offload Gonzalo Higuain but have not received any offers for him. The Argentine striker returns from his loan spell at Chelsea and has two years left on his contract.&nbsp; Although the Bianconeri appointed Maurizio Sarri as coach and the Italian is a fan of Higuain, the club are still determined to get him off the wage bill. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/juventus-want-to-move-higuain-on-but-have-no-offers-for/1vg4ahdmq7bt61qkq4gt13og60" target="_blank">Read more on Goal!</a>

Juventus want Higuain to leave

Genk&nbsp;captain&nbsp;Leandro Trossard has confirmed that he will have a medical at&nbsp;Brighton&nbsp;before finalising a "dream" move to the Premier League. He will be the Belgian side's most expensive sale as the Seagulls have agreed to pay around €20 million (£18m/$23m). <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/trossard-confirms-brighton-medical-ahead-of-dream-move-to/kpju18u8at651bupgoshha17l" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Trossard confirms Brighton medical

Everton are the latest side to be linked with a move for Juventus forward Moise Kean. <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/25-06-2019/kean-non-c-solo-l-ajax-ora-spunta-anche-l-everton-ma-juve-non-vuole-perderlo-340351557156.shtml" target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> reports that the Premier League outfit are prepared to battle Dutch giants Ajax for the highly-rated youngster.

Everton join Ajax in Kean hunt

Claudio Ranieri has expressed his interest in becoming the new boss at Newcastle, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11748532/claudio-ranieri-interested-in-replacing-rafa-benitez-at-newcastle" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. The former Chelsea, Leicester and Fulham manager is out of work again after leaving Roma and could return to England as successor to Rafa Benitez at St James' Park.

Ranieri keen on Newcastle job

West Ham are set to step up their efforts to land Maxi Gomez as Javier Hernandez prepares to head for the exits, claims the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/westham/west-ham-line-up-maxi-gomez-transfer-as-javier-hernandez-seeks-spain-move-a4175116.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>. A Mexican frontman has revealed that he is looking for a way out, freeing the Hammers to make a move for another frontman on the books of Celta Vigo.

West Ham line up Gomez move

Arsenal target Kieran Tierney is already “a lot better” than Nacho Monreal, says Kevin Gallacher, with the&nbsp;Celtic&nbsp;defender boasting the potential to be “a bargain” for the Gunners. Ex-Scotland star Gallacher told The Herald: "If Kieran goes down there, stays patient and grasps his opportunity with both hands when he gets it then the sky is the limit for him." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/tierney-is-a-lot-better-than-monreal-arsenal-told-celtic/o9y32ioanucp1go61maqqv0bc" target="_blank">Check out the full story here.</a>

‘Tierney is a lot better than Monreal’

Manchester United&nbsp;find themselves “in the pit with the rest of the sharks” when it comes to trying to lure top talents to Old Trafford, says Gary Neville. He has told Sky Sports: “It's difficult for all clubs as they all want the same players. They all want Harry Maguire, every single club wants him. Everybody wants Christian Eriksen." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-in-the-pit-with-the-rest-of-the-sharks-transfer-business-/1xfdrtq6i0cf21w39pzsodeqri" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'Man Utd in pit with the rest of the sharks'

Where will Pogba end up?

Arsenal look set to wrap up the signing of&nbsp;William Saliba from Saint-Etienne, but Tottenham have emerged as rivals for his signature. L'Equipe&nbsp;says the Premier League side have reached an agreement with the 18-year-old centre-back and now must arrange a deal with Saint-Etienne. But the French side want around €30 million (£27m/$34m) and if Arsenal cannot match that fee, Tottenham may be prepared to snap him up.

Arsenal near €30m Saliba deal but Tottenham lurk

Manchester United do not need to keep Paul Pogba if he does not want to stay at the club, Gary Neville says. The midfielder has been courted by Real Madrid and Juventus amid talk he wants to leave Old Trafford. And Neville maintains there is no need for the club to force him to stay as the interest builds up. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-dont-have-to-keep-pogba-neville-would-part-with-any/1fjz4kh6wlfoq1fwi9vnf3ldw3" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Man Utd don't need to keep Pogba - Neville

Real Madrid have set their sights on Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://as.com/futbol/2019/06/25/primera/1561413715_019738.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 23-year-old made 40 appearances for the Italian side in all competitions in 2018-19 after joining from Real Betis and is impressing at the Under 21 European Championship. He has already caught the eye of Madrid, but Napoli are holding out for around €70 million (£63m/$80m), which could prove beyond the Spanish side this year.

Real Madrid eye €70m Fabian

Arsenal face competition from Roma in their pursuit of Yannick Ferreira Carrasco,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-roma-sondaggio-per-carrasco-ma-il-belga-e-in-parola-con-l-arsenal-1261607" target="_blank">Tutto Mercato Web</a>&nbsp;says. The Gunners have been eyeing the Belgian winger for some time and are said to be considering a bid for him. But Italian side Roma are eager to add him to their squad and have even reached an agreement with Carrascow.

Roma to challenge Arsenal for Carrasco

Philippe Coutinho says he is unsure of his Barcelona future amid speculation that he could leave the club. The midfielder has not quite taken off at the Camp Nou since joining from Liverpool with reports linking him with a departure this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/we-do-not-know-what-will-happen-coutinho-unsure-of-barcelona/1lt7zzent76bz1aescktk7d63t">Read what the Brazil midfielder had to say on Goal!</a>

Coutinho unsure of Barcelona future

Samir Nasri is the top transfer target of A-League newcomer Western United, according to <a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=HSWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&amp;dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.heraldsun.com.au%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fpremier-league-winner-samir-nasri-top-target-for-aleague-newcomers-western-united%2Fnews-story%2F94e30999770e5c7f8b07359b4575f0e3&amp;memtype=anonymous&amp;mode=premium&amp;nk=0209a641dd933cb8b78fe1472dff9ae0-1561436951&amp;v21suffix=19-a">the Herald Sun</a>. Nasri made just five appearances for West Ham after signing for the club in January after serving a doping ban. The new A-League club have already signed one marquee player: Greek&nbsp;international Panagiotis Kone.

Nasri linked with A-League side Western United

James Rodriguez says he is not sure where his future lies while adding he has not yet talked to Zinedine Zidane about his next step. The Colombian has been linked with Napoli as he returns to Real Madrid following a two-year stint with Bayern Munich. <a href="http://'I haven't spoken to Zidane' - James not sure where he'll play amid Napoli speculation">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

James yet to discuss future with Zidane

Werder Bremen and U.S. national team forward Aron Johannsson has been linked with a move to the Seattle Sounders, according to <a href="https://www.deichstube.de/news/werder-bremen-aron-johannsson-vor-wechsel-seattle-sounders-usa-transfer-12665815.amp.html">Deichstube</a>. The forward has dealt with a number of injuries since joining Werder Bremen, limiting him to just 27 appearances in four seasons.&nbsp; Sounders forward Will Bruin recently suffered a torn ACL, leaving a whole at striker.&nbsp;

USMNT forward Johannsson linked with Sounders

Alexis Sanchez needs regular match action either at&nbsp;Manchester United&nbsp;or elsewhere, says&nbsp;Chile&nbsp;great Ivan Zamorano. Sanchez left Arsenal for United in January 2018 but has struggled to find his best form at Old Trafford, starting just nine Premier League games last season and scoring once. The 30-year-old has continued to score for Chile, though, netting twice so far at the Copa America, yet Zamorano believes the rust from his club campaign has still been evident in the wins over&nbsp;Japan&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ecuador. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sanchez-needs-to-play-at-man-utd-or-elsewhere-chile-great/16s6yoerv72x814tlpaz51xtiu" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

'Sanchez needs to play, at Man Utd or elsewhere'

Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez is hoping to leave West Ham this summer as the Mexican forward says his agents are working on a possible departure. The 31-year-old striker joined West Ham in 2017 for a reported&nbsp;fee of&nbsp;around £16&nbsp;million ($20m), signing a three-year contract with the London club. but has not been a regular starter for the Hammers. This summer, the Mexican international is ready to push for a move away as he says he is&nbsp;&nbsp;“is searching for a new club”. <a href="http://The 31-year-old striker joined West Ham in 2017 for a reported fee of around £16 million ($20m), signing a three-year contract with the London club." target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Chicharito admits wanting West Ham exit

Paris Saint-Germain look likely to sign Sevilla attacker Pablo Sarabia, despite the La Liga club's best efforts, according to <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2019/06/24/football/1561401122_787421.html" target="_blank">AS</a>.&nbsp; Mochi attempted to talk Sarabia out of a move, but PSG are set to spend €20 million, directly to Sevilla, and will pay the transfer fee, rather than activate the release clause. Sarabia had multiple offers from La Liga clubs, including Atletico Madrid but none of the clubs could match PSG's wage offer.&nbsp;

PSG to sign Sevilla attacker Sarabia

Liverpool&nbsp;are hoping to complete the signing of teenage defender Sepp van den Berg from PEC Zwolle, but will face competition from a host of top European clubs for the&nbsp;Netherlands&nbsp;youth international. The Reds are keen to bring the 17-year-old centre-back to Anfield this summer, but&nbsp;Bayern Munich,&nbsp;Ajax&nbsp;and&nbsp;PSV&nbsp;Eindhoven are all keen on the Dutch under-19 star, while&nbsp;Sampdoria&nbsp;are understood to have bid €2.5m (£2.25m) for him in January. Van den Berg's signing, although not yet confirmed, would be seen as a real coup for the Reds’ recruitment team, given the level of competition. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-look-to-complete-signing-of-netherlands-u-19/5aq0r1p6hu2p15jsrztq2vwxx" target="_blank">Read the full story right here on Goal!</a>

Liverpool look to complete signing of Netherlands U-19 defender 

Arsenal are targeting Borussia Dortmund defender Dan-Axel Zagadou as Unai Emery continues to pursue young centre-back options, reports the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-impressed-borussia-dortmund-youngster-17158880" target="_blank">Mirror.</a> The Gunners have been linked with Saint-Etienne teenage defender William Saliba and are also trying to secure the 20-year-old Zagadou, who has three years left on his contract. Zagadou impressed at the U-20 World Cup but could be available after Dortmund brought back veteran Mats Hummels this summer.

Arsenal chasing Dortmund defender Zagadou

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