Transfer news LIVE: Rodri’s Man City future EXCLUSIVE, Osimhen to Chelsea latest, Gallagher to Atletico updates

  • Clubs chase Lo Celso

    A host of clubs are looking to sign Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso.

    According to the Express, Jose Mourinho is keen to bring the Argentinian to Fenerbahce this summer.

    Meanwhile, Fichajes report that Aston Villa, Roma and Real Betis are also interested.

    Lo Celso is free to leave Spurs before the window closes if their £13million valuation is met.

  • Chukwuemeka update

    Carney Chukwuemeka's chances of moving on from Chelsea for first-team football are being hit by his huge wages.

    The midfielder could leave Stamford Bridge in this window with Crystal Palace leading the race.

    Chelsea may accept less than £40million for Chukwuemeka, but his £115,000-per-week wages could prove to be an issue.

    Barcelona are amongst the European clubs to sound out his availability.

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  • Rodri new deal - exclusive

    Man City are ready to make Rodri the club’s highest-paid player to ward off Real Madrid, SunSport's Phil Thomas has exclusively report.

    Pep Guardiola’s  champions want to double the Spain midfielder’s wages to £375,000 a week to extend his Etihad stay.

    And City could finance the deal by asking Kevin De Bruyne to restructure his pay packet with a lower basic salary but earn lucrative bonuses in a new long-term contract.

    Rodri, 28, still has nearly three years left on his deal but City are keen to open talks and tie down the talismanic Euro 2024 winner sooner rather than later.

    He has admitted Spain’s contingent of Real players tried to tempt him into signing for the giants at this summer’s tournament.

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  • Jhon Duran to stay at Villa?

    Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has claimed that striker Jhon Duran - who scored the winning goal at West Ham yesterday - is staying at the club.

    Duran had been linked with moves away from Villa Park all summer, most notably to Chelsea.

    Emery said: “We believe in him and his potential.

    "We are open to working with him like he did today, helping the team, being available when we need him and today he was fantastic.

    "With Watkins not feeling 100 per cent we prepared the plan for today to use both players over 90 minutes.

    "Always I am very committed with him to get the best out of him as a player and even as a person. Some mistakes we have to accept and of course not repeat it."

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  • Lo Celso reunion

    Jose Mourinho is eyeing up a move for former star Giovanni Lo Celso.

    The Special One coached the Argie at Tottenham during his time in North London.

    According to Sporx, his club Fenerbahce have been offered the opportunity to sign the midfielder.

    And Mourinho is said to have given the club his seal of approval.

  • Gomez move

    Chelsea are set to make a shock move for Joe Gomez.

    The Liverpool star is said to seek a move, where he can play more first team football.

    The Times claim that Gomez wants to explore his options.

    He wasn't included in Arne Slot's squad for the trip to Portman Road.

     Chelsea, Aston Villa and Newcastle are all keen.

  • Felix talks

    Chelsea are making good progress in re-signing Joao Felix, according to reports.

    AS claim that talks are ongoing and have gone positively - with Conor Gallagher said to move the other way.

    They are set to pay an initial transfer fee of around £30million in exchange for Felix's signature, the report adds.

    Another £25m will be paid to Atletico at a later date, with the total move worth £55m.

  • Liverpool chase Wolves star

    According to reports, Liverpool are looking to sign Rayan Ait-Nouri.

    The Reds are seeking competition for Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas.

    According to transfer expert David Lynch, the Egyptian has been identified as a target.

    Talks have been held between the clubs.

  • Emery wants Duran stay

    Unai Emery has insisted he wants Jhon Duran to stay at the club.

    "We believe in him and his potential,” Emery said.

    "We are open to working with him like he did today, helping the team, being available when we need him and today he was fantastic.

    "With Watkins not feeling 100 per cent we prepared the plan for today to use both players over 90 minutes.

    "Always I am very committed with him to get the best out of him as a player and even as a person. Some mistakes we have to accept and of course not repeat it.

    “At the beginning I wanted him here and nothing changed after the match today.

    "We were before, with every player, open in case a big offer comes in, and one of those players is him.

    “But we know his potential and we know if he is leaving the offer is good for the club. But I don't want him to leave."

  • Chilwell's future

    Ben Chilwell should look for a new club, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has said.

    The Italian revealed: "With Chilly it's quite clear, I love the way he trains, I love the way he is but the problem is that he struggles with us a little bit to find his best position.

    "When you train every day and you don't get minutes, it's not good for them and it's not good for me because I need to make decisions.

    "For some players, it's sometimes better to leave and to go somewhere to get minutes. We will see what happens, the transfer window is open and we will see what happens."

  • Guehi latest

    Eddie Howe has insisted Newcastle have to consider the 'long-term good of the football club' in the chase for Marc Guehi.

    “Could we do something in the market? Possibly, but conditions have to be right for us," he told reporters.

    "As I’ve said all along, we can’t do something that goes against the long-term good of the football club, so we’ll try to make the right decision."

  • Eze blow

    The release clause in Eberechi Eze’s contract has reportedly expired.

    According to a report, clubs had until midnight on Friday to table a £60million bid – plus £8million in add ons.

    Now, it is likely Arsenal, Man City and Spurs – who have all been linked with the midfielder – will have to pay more.

  • Arsenal boost

    ARSENAL transfer target Mikel Merino has been left out of Real Sociedad's squad for their La Liga opener on Sunday.

    The Spanish giants will play Rayo Vallecano on Sunday night but 28-year-old Merino is nowhere to be seen on the squad list.

    Arsenal’s initial bid of £21.5 million for the midfielder was rejected, but they are now preparing an improved offer of £30million to secure the transfer.

    Sporting director Edu has been actively involved in negotiations for the Euro 2024 winner and Merino’s openness to the move has further fueled the Gunners' pursuit.

    Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil said: "I’ve left Merino out of the squad as there are talks with other clubs… and this is the best solution now."

  • Osimhen blow

    VICTOR OSIMHEN is tipped to reject Chelsea and Arsenal - so he can wait up to two weeks for his dream move.

    The Napoli striker has a £100million-plus release clause in a contract expiring in June 2026.

    And Premier League giants have shown the strongest interest in the Nigerian over the past two seasons.

    Manchester United were linked with the 25-year-old at one stage.

    But Paris Saint-Germain have stepped up their hunt over the summer.

    And it's claimed the battle for his signature is now between just three clubs - Chelsea, Arsenal and the French giants.

    Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg believes PSG would have to offload a big-name attacker before they could lure Osimhen.

    Portugal star Goncalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani are the two main players on that list.

    And Plettenberg reckons Osimhen has not only set his heart on joining PSG, he is also prepared to hold on until the eleventh hour of the transfer window to seal a deal.

  • Abraham set for Saudi League

    Italian outlet La Repubblica claim that Tammy Abraham is set to join a Saudi league side from Roma.

    That's despite reported interest in the forward from West Ham.

  • Arsenal open to selling Partey

    Arsenal are open to selling midfielder Thomas Partey according to The Times.

    The player has entered the final year of his contract at the Emirates.

    He played 90 minutes for Arsenal in their 2-0 win over Wolves today.

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  • McTominay 'chooses next club'

    Scott McTominay has chosen his next club according to reports/

    The midfielder has been the subject of interest from Fulham, Fenerbache and Galatasaray this summer.

    But he has chosen to join Napoli instead, according to Alfredo Pedulla.

  • Tottenham target Vanderson

    Spurs are targeting Monaco right-back Vanderson, according to reports in Brazil and Portugal.

    The club are said to be preparing an offer worth around £28million for the attcking full-back according to Brazilian journalist Bruno Andrade.

  • Spurs want Locatelli

    Tottenham are preparing a move for Juventus and Italy midfielder Manuel Locatelli, according to Football Insider.

    Juve would be willing to sell the midfielder for £20million.

    Postecoglou is reportedly adamant the club sign a midfielder before the window shuts.

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  • Lille in negotiations for Danjuma

    Lille have began negotiations to sign Arnaut Danjuma according to Foot Mercato.

    Danjuma has had spells on loan at both Everton and Spurs in recent years.

    He previously also played for Bournemouth in the Premier League.

  • Newcastle have fourth Guehi bid rejected

    Newcastle's latest bid for Marc Guehi has been rejected.

    The Magpies offered Palace £65million for the centre-back.

    But that bid was rejected, with Palace said to be asking for "superstar money" for the England international.

  • Doue signs for PSG

    Desire Doue has officially signed for PSG.

    It is thought that the transfer is worth around £45million.

    Tottenham, Chelsea and Man Utd were all also said to have an interest in Doue.

  • Fofana to sign for AC Milan

    Youssouf Fofana has arrived in Milan to sign for AC Milan according to Fabrice Hawkins.

    He will be given the number 29 shirt.

    The French international had previously attracted interest from Manchester United.

  • Sancho 'future more open than ever'

    Jadon Sancho's future is "more open than ever" according to Fabrizio Romano.

    Thta's after he was left out of Man Utd's squad last night.

  • Felix 'nearing Chelsea move'

    Joao Felix is nearing a move to Chelsea, according to Matteo Moretto.

    The deal would see Conor Gallagher go the other way.

    Gallagher returned to Chelsea training yesterday after spending time in Madrid to try and sort the move.