LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Man City reach Gvardiol agreement, Henderson deal close
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Today's key events
Tottenham to move for Ivan Toney if Harry Kane leaves?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney if Harry Kane leaves the club this summer.
On the back of a record-breaking campaign for club and country, Kane's future is once again the subject of much speculation ahead of the expiry of his contract in 2024.
Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich have all been linked with the 29-year-old, but only the latter team are thought to be left in the race for his signature.
Bayern have apparently failed with two offers for Kane, who Spurs chairman Daniel Levy insists is still not for sale this summer, in spite of his uncertain contract situation.
Barcelona 'in talks to sign Arsenal's Miguel Azeez'
Barcelona are reportedly discussing a surprise move for Arsenal midfielder Miguel Azeez.
The 20-year-old is yet to make his mark with the Gunners' first team under Mikel Arteta and has also struggled to impress during loan spells with Portsmouth, UD Ibiza and Wigan Athletic.
After making 11 appearances for Ibiza during the first half of the 2022-23 season, Azeez joined then-Championship club Wigan but endured a forgettable period under Shaun Maloney.
The England Under-20 international featured in back-to-back games under Kolo Toure, but after the ex-Arsenal defender was given the boot at the end of January, he did not play another minute in a Wigan jersey.
Man City 'keeping tabs on Lyon defender Abdoulaye Ndiaye'
Manchester City are reportedly keeping a close eye on the progress of Lyon defender Abdoulaye Ndiaye.
The 21-year-old departed Sacre-Cœur in his native Senegal in 2020 to join the Lyon academy ranks and enjoyed a productive loan spell with Bastia in the 2022-23 campaign.
During his brief stint in the second division, Ndiaye scored one goal and provided two assists from the heart of defence, helping Bastia finish fourth in the table.
Ndiaye is yet to make his senior competitive debut for Lyon, but the 2002-born centre-back has played 17 times for their B team and made the bench three times under Rudi Garcia during the 2020-21 season.
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Chelsea 'eyeing Guehi reunion after Fofana injury'
Chelsea are reportedly interested in Marc Guehi after Wesley Fofana sustained a serious knee injury.
The Blues suffered a blow in their preparations for the new season when Fofana sustained an anterior cruciate ligament in training.
After undergoing surgery for the injury, the Frenchman is expected to miss at least six months of action, while there is a possibility that he could be absent for the entirety of the 2023-24 season.
Having already sold Kalidou Koulibaly to Al-Hilal this summer, Chelsea are left with Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile and Trevoh Chalobah as their four senior centre-back options.
Walker 'tells Guardiola he wants Bayern move'
Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker has reportedly informed Pep Guardiola of his desire to join Bayern Munich.
The Bavarians are keen to strengthen the right side of their defence this summer amid uncertainty surrounding the future of Benjamin Pavard.
Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel has identified Walker as one of his top targets, and he has attempted to convince the right-back to make the switch to the Bundesliga.
A recent report claimed that Walker had reached a verbal agreement with Bayern to complete a move to Germany.
Liverpool 'agree fee with Al Ettifaq for Henderson'
Al Ettifaq have reportedly reached an agreement over a transfer fee for Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.
The England international, who joined Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011, was recently identified as a transfer target by the Saudi Pro League side.
Newly-appointed Al Ettifaq boss Steven Gerrard is keen to reunite with his former Liverpool teammate in Saudi Arabia.
After initial reports suggested that Henderson decided against the move, it emerged that the experienced midfielder had verbally agreed a lucrative deal with Al Ettifaq.
Ibrahima Diallo leaves Southampton for Al-Duhail
#SaintsFC has agreed the transfer of Ibrahima Diallo to Al-Duhail SC subject to international clearance.
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 19, 2023
"Midfielder Ibrahima Diallo has completed a transfer from Southampton to Al-Duhail SC, subject to international clearance," Southampton said in a statement.
"The 24-year-old departs for the Qatari champions after spending close to three years at St Mary's, in which he made 81 appearances and scored once. We would like to wish Ibra well for the future and thank him for his efforts with the club."
Gvardiol likes Instagram post of Man City transfer agreement
RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol has seemingly dropped a major hint to suggest that he is close to joining Manchester City, based on his recent interaction on social media.
The treble winners have identified the 21-year-old as their primary summer target, and have been locked in negotiations with Leipzig over a big-money move throughout this month.
Man City now appear to have made significant strides in their efforts to recruit Gvardiol as they have reportedly reached a full agreement with Leipzig to sign the Croatia international.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that Gvardiol has already completed the first part of his medical and is 'on the verge' of finalising his move to the Etihad Stadium.
Newcastle 'agree £38m fee with Leicester for Harvey Barnes'
Newcastle United have reportedly reached an agreement with Leicester City to sign winger Harvey Barnes for a fee in the region of £38m.
Following their relegation to the Championship, the Foxes have been resigned to losing the 25-year-old, who has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs throughout this summer.
Aston Villa, West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur have all been credited with an interest in Barnes, but Newcastle are believed to have been leading the race for his signature over the last few weeks.
A recent report claims that the Magpies have been in advanced negotiations with Leicester over a deal to sign Barnes, who was initially valued by the Foxes at £40m.
Trabzonspor sign Goktan Gurpuz from Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund and @trabzonsporen have reached an agreement over the transfer of Göktan Gürpüz 🇹🇷
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) July 19, 2023
Kendisine Karadeniz Fırtınası'nda başarılar diliyoruz! 🖤💛
Thank you, Göki 🙏 pic.twitter.com/JCIn9NGgta
Burton Albion sign Jake Caprice
TRANSFER NEWS 🖊️
The #Brewers have completed the signing of Wing-Back Jake Caprice. #BAFC
More here 👇👇👇 — Burton Albion FC (@burtonalbionfc) July 19, 2023
"I'm happy to get it over the line and obviously I'm delighted to be here, and I'm just ready to get going," Caprice told the club website.
"Training has been really, really good. The standards were high, and as a collective I think all the boys are looking really strong.
"The game last night was very good. I'm excited for the season and hopefully we can achieve something special this season."
Manager Dino Maamria added: "We are delighted to have Jake. He's a player who's obviously caused us many problems playing against him in the past, but he gives us that experience, that energy and thrust coming back from wing-back or full-back.
"With him, Steve Seddon and Tom Hamer it gives us brilliant options going forward."
Man City 'reach full agreement with Leipzig to sign Gvardiol'
Manchester City have agreed a fee with RB Leipzig to sign defender Josko Gvardiol, according to a report.
Leipzig sporting director Max Eberl confirmed earlier this month that the 21-year-old is keen to join the treble winners this summer, and talks have taken place between the two clubs.
Man City manager Pep Guardiola has identified Gvardiol as his primary summer target after completing the signing of fellow Croatia international Mateo Kovacic last month.
The Citizens' first offer for Gvardiol worth €75m (£64.1m) plus add-ons was allegedly turned down two weeks ago by Leipzig, who have refused to budge from their €100m (£85.4m) valuation of the highly-rated defender.
Inter Milan snap up Juan Cuadrado on free transfer
Official photo 📸#ForzaInter #WelcomeJuan pic.twitter.com/vJKFKNlEyN
— Inter (@Inter_en) July 19, 2023
The 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a one-year deal with the Champions League finalists following his Juventus exit.
Pochettino confirms Lukaku will leave Chelsea this summer
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Romelu Lukaku will leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with the forward not in the club's plans for the 2023-24 campaign.
The 30-year-old returned to the Blues in a £97.5m deal from Inter Milan in the summer of 2021, but he found it difficult to make his mark during the 2021-22 campaign, only managing 15 goals in 44 appearances.
Lukaku returned to Inter on loan last summer, and he represented the club on 37 occasions, scoring 14 goals and registering seven assists in the process.
The Belgium international had been in discussions over a return to Inter, but it is understood that the Italian side have now dropped their interest, having learned that the striker was also speaking to Juventus.
Tommy Simkin signs new Stoke deal, joins Solihull Moors on loan
England youth international goalkeeper Tommy Simkin has penned a new contract with the Potters.
Simkin, 18, will also join National League side @SolihullMoors on a season-long loan agreement to continue his development in senior football. — Stoke City FC (@stokecity) July 19, 2023
"Tommy has benefitted from the opportunity he has earned to train with Jonathan Gould and the first team goalkeeping group in the past few months," Stoke technical director Ricky Martin told the club website.
"We have a clear pathway and plan for each of our young players and, for Tommy as a goalkeeper, the chance to go and play senior football is integral to his development.
"For Tommy to be able to experience such a good level on loan at his age is a credit to him."
Mahrez absent, Cancelo included in Man City pre-season squad
Manchester City have named a 25-man squad for their pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, and it does not include Riyad Mahrez.
The 32-year-old is set to end his five-year association with the Citizens as they have reportedly accepted a bid of £34.7m from Al-Ahli to sign the winger.
Mahrez is set to undergo a medical on Thursday ahead of his proposed switch to Al-Ahli, where he will put pen to paper on a three-year contract.
The Algeria international contributed with 15 goals and 13 assists in 47 games during Man City's historic Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble triumph last season.
Van de Beek admits he could leave Man United this summer
Donny van de Beek has admitted that he could leave Manchester United during this summer's transfer window.
The 26-year-old scored the only goal of the match early in the second period as the Red Devils recorded a 1-0 victory over Lyon in Wednesday's pre-season friendly in Edinburgh.
Van de Beek was asked about his future following the clash with the French giants, and the Netherlands international conceded that a move away from Old Trafford this summer is a possibility.
"For now, it's hard to say where my future is. I've come back now after injury and I'm fit now, so I play my first minutes after training for a few weeks, so I try to push as hard as possible," Van de Beek told reporters following the one-goal success over Lyon in Man United's second friendly of the summer.
Al-Ahli 'agree £34.7m fee with Man City to sign Mahrez'
Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement with Al-Ahli to sell winger Riyad Mahrez for a fee totalling to €40m (£34.7m).
The Saudi Arabian club had previously seen an offer of £18m for the Algeria international rejected by the Citizens, who had been keen to keep hold of the 32-year-old.
However, The Athletic reports that Al-Ahli have returned with an improved bid of €35m (£30.4m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons, and it has been accepted by Man City.
The Citizens revealed on Wednesday afternoon that Mahrez has not been named in a 25-man travelling squad for their pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea.
Exeter sign Viljami Sinisalo on loan from Aston Villa
✍️ Welcome, Viljami! 🤝
We are delighted to announce the season-long loan signing of @VSinisalo01 from @AVFCOfficial!#ECFC #SemperFidelis pic.twitter.com/a1UmCmCVkY — Exeter City FC (@OfficialECFC) July 19, 2023
"Vil has been with us for a few weeks now and he's so eager to get going," Exeter boss Gary Caldwell said.
"He cancelled his holiday to come down after international duty. He turned up at 6am on his first day full of energy and excitement.
"He comes with experience of league football at this level, as well as in Scotland and Finland, and he's played for his national team, so we are really excited to have him.
"He's ready, he's trained and he's up to speed and he already has a feel for the club."
AC Milan sign Tijjani Reijnders from AZ Alkmaar on five-year deal
🚨 Reijnders is Rossonero 1️⃣4️⃣#ACMQuest #SempreMilan @T_Reijnders pic.twitter.com/bwjfIKXppr
— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 19, 2023
PSG confirm Xavi Simons return and RB Leipzig loan move
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the return of Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons, who has immediately been loaned out to RB Leipzig for the 2023-24 season.
The 20-year-old previously represented Les Parisiens for three years between 2019 and 2022, having ended a nine-year stint with Barcelona's academy to make the move to Paris.
Simons established a reputation as one of the most promising youngsters in Europe during his time at PSG, registering four goals and six assists in seven matches during the 2021-22 UEFA Youth League.
However, the Netherlands international played just 11 times for the first team - registering one assist - and he left on a free transfer for PSV Eindhoven last summer.
Wolves 'keen on signing West Ham defender Cresswell'
Wolverhampton Wanderers are allegedly pushing to secure the signing of West Ham United defender Aaron Cresswell.
Since the end of 2022-23, the West Midlands outfit have been focused on improving their position with FFP, something which has led to multiple departures from Molineux.
Nathan Collins, Dion Sanderson, Conor Coady, Ruben Neves and Hayao Kawabe have all been sold for fees totalling in the region of £80m, while Joao Moutinho, Adama Traore and Diego Costa have left on free transfers.
Head coach Julen Lopetegui is now in the market for fresh faces, particularly in defence with club legend Matt Doherty in line to strengthen Wolves' options at right-back.
Tottenham's Davinson Sanchez 'in talks with Strasbourg'
Tottenham Hotspur defender Davinson Sanchez is reportedly in discussions over a proposed move to French outfit Strasbourg.
The Colombia international endured a forgettable 2022-23 campaign in North London and was memorably jeered by his own fans in a 3-2 home defeat to Bournemouth in April.
Sanchez was introduced to replace the injured Clement Lenglet, but fingers were pointed at the 27-year-old for his role in two of the Cherries' goals on the day.
Acting head coach Cristian Stellini spared Sanchez any further ill treatment by taking him off midway through the second half, and captain Hugo Lloris admitted that he had never seen anything like the booing his teammate had received.
Liverpool 'rule out Luis Diaz sale amid Al-Hilal interest'
Liverpool have reportedly ruled out the prospect of selling Colombian attacker Luis Diaz amid interest from Al-Hilal.
The former Porto man hit the ground running at Anfield upon his arrival midway through the 2021-22 season and immediately became a fan favourite on Merseyside.
Diaz contributed six goals and five assists in his first half-season at the club, helping Liverpool secure an FA Cup and EFL Cup double, as well as a second-placed finish in the Premier League.
However, the 26-year-old was restricted to 21 matches in the 2022-23 season due to a serious knee injury, which rendered him unavailable for six months between October and February.
Aubameyang 'set to join Marseille on free transfer'
Chelsea attacker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly on the verge of joining Marseille on a free transfer.
The former Arsenal and Barcelona man has failed to live up to expectations during his first 12 months at Stamford Bridge, managing just three goals from 21 appearances in his debut campaign.
Aubameyang is only under contract with Chelsea until the end of the 2023-24 campaign, and he was recently left out of Mauricio Pochettino's USA tour squad as his agents work on a departure.
Given the 34-year-old's extortionate wages, a move to Saudi Arabia was originally thought to have been the most likely outcome, as European teams had supposedly been put off by his salary demands.
Joseph Hungbo leaves Watford for Nuremberg
Winger Joseph Hungbo has completed a permanent transfer to German second-tier side FC Nürnberg.
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) July 19, 2023
Good luck for the future, Joe! 💛 pic.twitter.com/vsLTF0BmBY
Saudi Arabian clubs 'still pushing for Chelsea's Lukaku'
Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku is reportedly still attracting strong interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Over the past six weeks, the future of the 30-year-old has been a hot topic for debate, a consequence of his alleged desire to return to Inter Milan.
However, despite enjoying a season-long loan spell at his former club during 2022-23, Inter have now scrapped their interest due to Lukaku holding discussions with Juventus allegedly behind their backs.
The Belgium international is now seemingly keen to wrap up a transfer to Turin, but that can only be facilitated if Juventus are able to sell Dusan Vlahovic.
Chelsea 'perform U-turn over Chalobah stance'
Chelsea reportedly intend to retain the services of defender Trevoh Chalobah for the 2023-24 campaign.
Since the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach, the Blues have sold experienced right-back and centre-back Cesar Azpilicueta and Kalidou Koulibaly.
With Levi Colwill having been promoted to the first-team squad on the back of his impressive loan spell with Brighton & Hove Albion, he has effectively taken Koulibaly's spot in the senior ranks.
That has, in turn, created uncertainty regarding the future of Chalobah, despite the academy graduate proving to be a valuable squad option for various different managers.
Chelsea 'to demand in excess of £40m for Gallagher'
Chelsea reportedly set an asking price of £40m on the shoulders of midfielder Conor Gallagher.
Last season, the Blues were overly-stocked of options in the centre of the pitch, a consequence of a mass outlay on additions without finding buyers for players already at Stamford Bridge.
However, the dynamic has now changed with each of Mateo Kovacic, N'Golo Kante, Denis Zakaria, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount no longer at the club.
New head coach Mauricio Pochettino is in a position where he requires at least one fresh face for his engine room with Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo at the top of Chelsea's shortlist.
Transfer rumours: Castagne to Fulham, Adarabioyo to Monaco, Antonio to Al Ettifaq
Fulham have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Leicester City and Belgium full-back Timothy Castagne.
The 27-year-old is one of several players who could still depart the King Power Stadium following the Foxes' relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season.
Castagne's contract with Leicester still has another two years left to run, but he is not expected to be short of offers this summer and could be open to a Premier League return.
According to The Athletic, Fulham are keen to bring the former Atalanta BC man to Craven Cottage, and Castagne's versatility on both sides of the backline makes him an attractive proposition for manager Marco Silva.
Rooney urges Greenwood, Maguire to leave Man United
Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has urged both Mason Greenwood and Harry Maguire to leave Old Trafford during this summer's transfer window.
Greenwood, 21, is free to resume his career, having seen all criminal charges against him dropped, and Man United are said to be close to concluding their internal investigation into the events that led to him being arrested in the early stages of 2022.
The England international is unlikely to depart the Red Devils on a permanent basis, but a loan move is expected to be sanctioned during the summer market.
Atalanta BC, Juventus, AC Milan and Roma are among the clubs to be credited with an interest in the forward, who has not trained for Man United nor represented the club since January 2022.
Abu Kamara joins Portsmouth on loan from Norwich
The Kamara is rolling 😉🎥#Pompey pic.twitter.com/BhRIvqSyMy — Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) July 19, 2023
"Abu is an exciting young prospect, who can play across the front line," manager John Mousinho told the club website.
"He's got a really good goalscoring record for Norwich's development side and has also made some appearances for their first team.
"Now he comes here and will be competing for a place at League One level. We're absolutely thrilled to have him.
"The challenge for him is prove himself and break into our side – this can be a springboard for the rest of his career."
Bayern Munich confirm Kim arrival on a five-year contract
Bayern Munich have signed centre-back Kim Min-jae on a five-year contract, with the South Korea international making the move to the Bundesliga champions from Napoli.
The 26-year-old was in outstanding form for Napoli during the 2022-23 campaign, making 45 appearances in all competitions, including 35 outings in the team's Serie A title-winning season.
Manchester United were thought to be at the head of the queue for Kim, but it has now been confirmed that Bayern have won the race for his signature, securing his services on a deal until June 2028.
"Min-jae Kim has developed extremely well, winning the Serie A title with Napoli last season and being voted the best defender in the league," Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said in a statement.
Sheffield Wednesday youngster Gui Siqueira signs first pro deal
🖊️ Young full back Gui Siqueira has signed his first professional deal at #swfc
Welcome to Wednesday, Gui! 👋 — Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) July 19, 2023
"We're really pleased to bring Gui on board. He impressed during his trial period last season and now joins us on a permanent basis," academy manager Steven Haslam told the club website.
"He will join the group ahead of the new season and this is a great opportunity for Gui to move his career to the next level.
"I would like to welcome him to Sheffield Wednesday and wish him all the very best."
Liverpool's James Balagizi signs for Wigan on loan
Wigan Athletic have signed Liverpool midfielder James Balagizi on a season-long loan deal.
The 19-year-old spent the first half of the 2022-23 campaign on loan with Crawley Town and made a name for himself with the League Two side, posting three goals and an assist in 17 matches.
A groin injury hampered Balagizi's loan spell with Crawley, though, and he only played eight minutes for the Reds' Under-23 team upon his return to Anfield in January.
After signing a contract extension with Liverpool, Balagizi touched down at the DW Stadium and expressed his delight at the move, telling wiganathletic.com: "I'm so excited and ready to get going. It's a massive Club with massive history - and speaking to the Gaffer and everyone around the Club, they made me feel really comfortable in coming here.
Watford duo sign first pro deals
Here to stay. 🙌
— Watford FC Academy (@WatfordFCAcad) July 19, 2023
Jack Grieves and Michael Adu-Poku have signed their first professional deals! ✍️
Three forwards who could leave Man United on loan this summer
Manchester United are hardly bursting with numbers in the final third of the field, with Cristiano Ronaldo's departure at the end of 2022 leaving a gaping hole in the squad.
Wout Weghorst spent the second half of last season on loan at the club from Burnley but failed to make a serious impression, and he will not be returning to Old Trafford for the new season.
Atalanta BC's Rasmus Hojlund is the club's leading target at centre-forward, and there is hope from Man United's side that a deal will be completed in the not too distant future.
Despite head coach Erik ten Hag being short of attacking options, there are expected to be departures in that area of the field this summer, with players in need of regular action set to be sent away from the club on a temporary basis.
Benjamin Mendy signs for Lorient on two-year deal
Former Manchester City left-back Benjamin Mendy has joined Ligue 1 side Lorient on a two-year deal after being found not guilty of the remaining criminal charges against him.
The 29-year-old was initially suspended by the Citizens in the summer of 2021 after his arrest on suspicion of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault.
In January, Mendy was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against five women, but the jury failed to reach verdicts on one count of rape and one count of attempted rape.
A retrial began at Chester Crown Court towards the end of June, and on Friday, a new jury cleared Mendy of raping a 24-year-old woman and attempting to rape a 29-year-old woman, allowing him to resume his football career.
Marcel Halstenberg set for RB Leipzig exit
ℹ️ Marcel Halstenberg has been given permission to speak to another club and will therefore not train today.
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) July 19, 2023
After speaking to the coaching team, Loïs Openda will arrive in Leipzig tonight and travel to the training camp with the rest of the squad tomorrow.
Alexander Sørloth... pic.twitter.com/cjSaRG12dq
Stoke sign Daniel Johnson on two-year deal from Preston
There's a new DJ in town 🎧 pic.twitter.com/755jc7565Q — Stoke City FC (@stokecity) July 19, 2023
"The gaffer has had a positive influence on my career and I know what he expects from his teams. I think, equally, he knows what I can deliver for him," Johnson told the club website.
"It is a new challenge for me; one that has come at a good time in my career where I really believe I can showcase my best football in a Stoke City shirt."
Stoke technical director Ricky Martin added: "Adding Championship know-how and experience to the first team is clearly important as we structure the squad ahead of the new season.
"Daniel is well respected for the quality of his performances over a sustained period at Preston North End and thrived in Alex's tactical approach, playing some of the best football of his career to date in the four years they worked together.
"We know all about the strength of his character, and that he possesses the physical and technical attributes required to contribute to a successful Stoke City."
Leeds sign Ethan Ampadu from Chelsea
Leeds United have completed the signing of Ethan Ampadu from Chelsea.
The 22-year-old joins the recently-relegated club for an undisclosed fee thought to be around £7m, and has put pen to paper on a four-year deal which will keep him at Elland Road until 2027.
Ampadu becomes the first signing of the summer for Leeds, and the first for manager Daniel Farke and the club's new owners since they took over.
Chelsea are understood to have included a sell-on clause in the deal, meaning that they will receive a percentage of the next transfer fee Ampadu commands.
Atalanta 'reject chance to sign Greenwood as part of Hojlund deal'
Atalanta BC have reportedly rejected the chance to sign Mason Greenwood on loan as part of a potential deal to take Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester United.
Hojlund has emerged as Man United's leading centre-forward target this summer, with the Red Devils said to be preparing to make an opening offer for the Denmark international.
According to The Telegraph, Erik ten Hag's side recently offered Atalanta the chance to sign Greenwood on loan as part of the arrangement, but the Italian outfit turned the proposed deal down.
The report claims that Atalanta only want cash for Hojlund, although the Serie A side are still thought to be interested in discussing a loan switch for Greenwood in a separate deal.
PSG president 'decides against one-to-one Kylian Mbappe meeting'
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi reportedly decided against holding a one-to-one conversation with Kylian Mbappe during a visit to the Parisiens' training ground on Tuesday.
The France international recently left PSG shocked and disappointed when he informed them that he had no intention of taking up the 12-month extension option in his contract.
As a result, Mbappe will be free to leave the club for nothing at the end of the 2023-24 season, although Al-Khelaifi has already stated that such a scenario will not be allowed to happen.
Despite his stance, Mbappe has affirmed that he plans to continue at PSG for the upcoming campaign and will only make a final decision on his future when he is down to the final few weeks of his contract.
Chelsea 'yet to bid for Dusan Vlahovic due to wage concerns'
Chelsea are reportedly yet to make an official offer for Dusan Vlahovic due to their concerns over the wages that the Juventus forward is expected to command.
The 23-year-old's form for Fiorentina saw him linked with many of the biggest clubs in world football, and it was Juventus that won the race for his signature in January 2022.
Vlahovic has largely found it difficult to show his best form for the Old Lady, though, only managing 23 goals and six assists in 63 appearances in all competitions.
The Serbia international's future has been the subject of much speculation this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain believed to have identified him as a leading target.
Forest-linked Henderson 'could travel with Man United to USA'
Manchester United could reportedly name Dean Henderson in the squad for their pre-season tour of the United States despite the goalkeeper's expected sale this summer.
Henderson spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest, although he was restricted to just 20 appearances in all competitions due to a thigh problem that ended his campaign in January.
The England international is currently training with Man United at Carrington amid the speculation surrounding his future, with Forest said to be keen to sign him on a permanent basis.
However, there is nothing imminent when it comes to the 26-year-old, so according to the Manchester Evening News, he could travel with the Red Devils to the United States on Wednesday.
Ivo Pinto signs new Fortuna Sittard contract
📝 2 ©️ 2 5 pic.twitter.com/i4UnugL8dC — Fortuna Sittard (@FortunaSittard) July 19, 2023
More news from the busy Fortuna Sittard, who signed three players yesterday and have now tied their captain Ivo Pinto down to a new three-year contract.
"I'm glad I was able to extend my stay in Sittard," he told the club website.
"I quickly started to feel at home, we are having a great time in Limburg. I am grateful that I can give everything for this club until at least 2025."
Burnley sign Zeki Amdouni on five-year deal
Burnley have announced the signing of Zeki Amdouni on a five-year deal from Basel.
The 22-year-old joins the newly-promoted Clarets for an undisclosed fee and has agreed a contract that will keep him at the club until 2028.
Amdouni is a Swiss international who was the joint top-scorer in the Europa Conference League last season, netting seven times in that competition.
The striker also scored 12 goals in the Swiss Super League in 2022-23, ending the campaign with 22 goals across all competitions.
Andre Onana confirms imminent Manchester United move
Andre Onana has confirmed that he is joining Manchester United from Inter Milan, with the Cameroonian goalkeeper set to undergo a medical with the Red Devils on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old boarded a plane from Milan to England on Tuesday evening, with the stopper on the verge of officially completing a move to the 20-time English champions.
Onana's deal is expected to be confirmed ahead of the club's pre-season tour of the United States, allowing him to potentially make his debut against Arsenal in New Jersey on Saturday.
"The important thing is to be honest and always tell people the truth. I am a person who always wants new challenges," the former Cameroon international told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Man United's Bruno Fernandes 'rejects offers from Saudi Arabia'
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes reportedly rejected more than two lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia earlier this summer.
The 28-year-old has been a vital player for the Red Devils since his arrival from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020, representing the club on 185 occasions, scoring 64 goals and registering 54 assists in the process.
Fernandes was again in strong form for Man United during the 2022-23 campaign, featuring on 59 occasions in all competitions, scoring 14 goals and registering 15 assists in the process.
The midfielder sported the captain's armband for the majority of last season due to Harry Maguire's struggles.
Joao Felix makes it clear he wants to join Barcelona this summer
Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix wants to make the move to Barcelona during this summer's transfer window, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The 23-year-old's future is currently the subject of much speculation, with the attacker back at Atletico this summer following a loan spell at Chelsea in the second half of last season.
Chelsea have rejected the chance to sign Felix on a permanent basis, but there is believed to be Premier League interest in the shape of Manchester United, Newcastle United and Aston Villa.
Atletico president Enrique Cerezo recently played down suggestions that the Portugal international could be on the move during the summer market.
Transfer rumours: Gallagher to West Ham, Doherty to Wolves, Redmond to Burnley
West Ham United are reportedly in advanced discussions with Chelsea over a deal for Conor Gallagher, with the Hammers believed to be at the head of the queue for his signature.
The midfielder's future is currently the subject of much speculation, with a number of clubs said to be keen to sign him from Mauricio Pochettino's side during the summer market.
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, discussions over a deal for Gallagher are "well advanced", with the transfer potentially going through for a fee in the region of €35m (£30m).
The 23-year-old, who has also been linked with Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion, scored three goals and registered one assist in 45 outings for Chelsea last term.
Barcelona re-sign Oriol Romeu
Barcelona have re-signed Oriol Romeu on a three-year deal from Girona.
The 31-year-old returns to Camp Nou 12 years after leaving for Chelsea in 2011, having come through the famed La Masia academy but only making two appearances for the senior side during his first spell.
Romeu has put pen to paper on a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2026, with the contract including a €400m (£346.2m) release clause.
The midfielder becomes Barca's third signing of the summer, following Ilkay Gundogan and Inigo Martinez through the door at Camp Nou, while they have also sealed a deal for Vitor Roque to join in 2024.
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Good morning and welcome to another day of transfer news and rumours!
Before we get started with a look at all of today's biggest transfer talk, let's first have a quick recap of what happened yesterday.
