Transfer information LIVE: All the most recent from Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid
Wednesday 1 August
Mourinho again up
Jose Mourinho reportedly desires to signal Ivan Perisic – however might find yourself with Dries Mertens as a substitute.
Manchester United supervisor Mourinho wished to signal Perisic a yr in the past, just for Ed Woodward to refuse to stump up the money.
Now, on the again of the Inter Milan ahead impressing on the World Cup in Russia with three objectives from seven outings, curiosity has once more been reignited.
It is known the 29-year-old is Mourinho’s most well-liked signing, regardless of Manchester United additionally being linked with Willian and Gareth Bale.
But Transfermarketweb are actually reporting that Mertens is a possible again up possibility.
So far Inter have urged Perisic goes nowhere, resulting in United needing to discover different choices.
Chelsea eye goalkeeper options
Chelsea have apparently given up hope of touchdown Jordan Pickford and moved on to attempting to signal Jan Oblak or Kevin Trapp.
The Daily Star say that the Blues won’t be able to land Pickford from Everton, who’re hoping to tie the Englishman right down to a brand new contract.
As such, they are going to have a look at Atletico Madrid’s Oblak and Trapp of Paris Saint-Germain as a substitute.
Trapp would probably be the far cheaper and simpler choice to signal given he was solely second alternative final season and PSG have since signed Gianluigi Buffon this summer season.
The highly-rated Oblak, beforehand checked out by Liverpool, in the meantime has an £89million launch clause in his contract.
Tottenham’s Wilfried Zaha plan
Tottenham are reportedly hoping to beat Chelsea within the race for Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha.
Tottenham are but to signal any gamers this summer season and Zaha is certainly one of a handful of stars the membership have been linked with.
Chelsea, in the meantime, have set their sights on clinching some extra offers with Maurizio Sarri hoping to ship out an announcement of intent earlier than the switch window closes on August 9.
Recent reviews have urged that Palace would rebuff any bids from Spurs and are demanding £70million for his providers.
The Eagles have thus far turned down a £30m provide from Chelsea plus Danny Drinkwater.
But The Sun declare Spurs could be ready to desk an additional £15m in add-ons plus an enormous sell-on clause.
Gonzalo Higuain Chelsea replace
Chelsea have been given a glimmer of hope by Juventus within the race for Gonzalo Higuain.
Chelsea need to beef up their assault as Maurizio Sarri seeks to stamp his authority on the membership.
Higuain has been frequently linked with a transfer to the Blues which may spell the departures of Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata.
Recent reviews have urged that Higuain seems to be AC Milan certain.
Higuain’s brother and agent, Nicolas, is assumed to have held talks with Milan’s director of soccer over a deal which is supposedly an preliminary mortgage price £16million.
And now Juventus normal supervisor Giuseppe Marotta has urged a deal to take Higuain to Milan may not be so shut.
When requested if a swap had been agreed, he mentioned: “Not so much.”
Mourinho upset
Jose Mourinho has reportedly been left upset as Manchester United failed to amass two signings this summer season.
Mourinho has introduced three gamers to Old Trafford this summer season with Diogo Dalot, Fred and Lee Grant all arriving.
But the Portuguese boss has admitted he’s disillusioned within the switch dealings his board have made.
He not too long ago mentioned: “I gave an inventory of 5 gamers who curiosity me to the membership and I hope we’ll get not less than one.
“But if it is not possible, then we’ll continue fighting, working and believing in those we have.”
And Marca now report that Real Madrid duo Gareth Bale and Toni Kroos have been two that have been on Mourinho’s wished record.
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Robert Lewandowski assertion
Chelsea and Real Madrid have been dealt a crushing blow over their hopes of signing Robert Lewandowski by Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
Lewandowski has emerged as a high goal for the Blues with Maurizio Sarri desperate to ship out an announcement of intent forward of the brand new Premier League season.
Real Madrid, in the meantime, are additionally holding tabs on the Polish hitman as they search a alternative for Cristiano Ronaldo who joined Juventus earlier this month.
But Bayern are prepared to withstand all bids for Lewandowski.
“With Robert, we clearly want to send a signal to people within and outside the club: Bayern Munich are completely different to other clubs who get weak when certain sums come along,” Rummenigge informed German paper TZ.
“We want to show that our door remains closed.”
Squad quantity leaked!
Diogo Dalot’s Manchester United shirt quantity seems to have been leaked by goalkeeper Joel Pereira.
The defender is but to characteristic for the Red Devils in pre-season thus far having undergone knee surgical procedure shortly after arriving at Old Trafford.
However, Dalot is predicted to return to full health in September having simply resumed coaching together with his new membership.
Fellow new signing Fred has revealed he’ll put on the No 17 shirt this time period however there’s been no official affirmation about Dalot’s quantity.
But it appears shot-stopper Pereira has revealed Dalot will put on No 20.
In a snap uploaded to his Instagram story, Pereira confirmed Dalot carrying the No 20 shirt with the caption: “Soon on the pitch. Baller.”
Gonzalo Higuain hope for Chelsea
Chelsea have been handed a lift of their pursuit of Gonzalo Higuain.
The Juventus star is at present in talks with AC Milan, as he prepares for all times outdoors Turin.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival has made Higuain surplus to necessities on the Old Lady, which Chelsea have tried to capitalise on.
And switch professional Gianluca Di Marzio has handed the Blues some hope this night, by revealing Higuain is at present sad with the phrases of his Milan settlement.
“Gonzalo Higuain does not go crazy with the formula and the modalities of transfer, which would provide a loan with a right of redemption,” the Italian worte on his web site GianlucaDiMarzio.com
“At the second, Leonardo is working to make him perceive that that is solely a proper matter (paying a sum for the mortgage between 18 and 20 million, Milan ought to then redeem it for the 36 million deliberate).
“The Argentine would also like to earn more than the £7.5m he takes to Juventus to accept the transfer to a team that does not play the Champions League. Milan is trying to convince him to accept a longer contract (four years compared to the three he still has Juventus), but proposing a lower salary.”
Sime Vrsaljko to Inter Milan
Inter Milan have struck a deal to signal Atletico Madrid full-back Sime Vrsaljko.
The Croatia worldwide, who was a standout performer throughout his sides World Cup marketing campaign, will head to Italy on an preliminary one-year mortgage with an choice to make the deal everlasting.
The Spanish outfit instantly introduced the arrival of Colombia worldwide Santiago Arias from PSV.
Harry Maguire warning
Jose Mourinho has been warned in opposition to signing Harry Maguire this summer season by switch professional Raphael Honigstein.
Manchester United have been closely linked with a transfer for the Leicester star after he loved a powerful World Cup for England.
Maguire has been priced up at round £70m by the Foxes.
But Honigstein has warned the Portuguese coach in opposition to signing Maguire this summer season.
“A lot of money for someone who I don’t think looks comfortable on the ball,” he informed ESPN FC. “Yes he can play however he isn’t John Stones.
“You can say Jose might not want his centre-backs to be quite as much on the ball. But I think in today’s game it’s difficult if your guy with the ball doesn’t know how to play from the back.”
Chris Smalling to Wolves?!
Chris Smalling might be heading to newly promoted Wolves, in accordance with the bookies.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has made no secret of his need to usher in a brand new centre-back this summer season.
The Red Devils are reportedly in talks with Leicester over a big-money transfer for Harry Maguire, which might probably see a defender depart Old Trafford.
And in accordance with bookmakers Betfair, Smalling might be the one to be offloaded regardless of reviews suggesting it could be Marcos Rojo.
Betfair have slashed Smalling’s odds to hitch Wolves from 33/1 to evens.
Mateo Kovacic enquiry
Chelsea are readying a bid for Real Madrid star Mateo Kovacic, reviews declare.
Maurizio Sarri is trying to bolster his midfield ranks regardless of securing Jorginho’s £50million arrival.
Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey is believed to be Sarri’s most well-liked goal, however the Daily Mail declare Kovacic is a severe various.
The report claims Chelsea representatives have contacted Real Madrid concerning the Croatia worldwide’s availability.
Kovacic has been hinting at a Bernabeu departure with Manchester City additionally .
Nabil Fekir replace
The Nabil Fekir to Liverpool saga continues…
Fekir was near becoming a member of Liverpool from Lyon earlier this summer season.
The attacking midfielder even had his footage taken in a Reds shirt however the deal fell via on the medical stage.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed he’s pleased on the additions he has made and isn’t planning to make any extra.
But Fekir’s brother Yassin, supplied a slim glimmer of hope when refusing to substantiate that Nabil would stay at Lyon.
“I don’t know, he could do,” he mentioned when requested if his brother would follow the Ligue 1 outfit.
Fekir has made 115 Ligue 1 appearances for Lyon, scoring 45 objectives.
He has scored two objectives in his 18 caps for France and was a part of the victorious World Cup squad this summer season.
Lucas Digne imminent
Everton are anticipated to announce the signing of Barcelona defender Lucas Digne tonight.
The French worldwide arrived on Merseyside earlier at present and accomplished a medical at Everton’s USM Finch Farm.
Reports declare the Toffees pays £20million for Digne, and are nonetheless trying to signal former team-mate Yerry Mina earlier than the switch window slams shut.
Digne paid tribute to the Catalan membership on social media forward of his anticipated departure.
“I want to say thank you very much to all. First to the club that has given me everything since I arrived,” he wrote on Instagram. “Thanks to all of the physios, the workers with whom I’ve labored, the bodily trainers, the safety folks, all that make the membership a household.”