Transfer news: Lewis-Skelly stance after Man Utd and Chelsea links, Barcola to Liverpool

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In the last couple of minutes, Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Ferran Torres will not return to Barcelona training as he closes in on a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

If reports are to be believed, the deal means Man City will not receive any windfall for the forward.

Meanwhile, Matteo Ruggeri has verbally agreed to join Aston Villa, he says.

The deal in place is worth €25million (£21m) plus €1.5million in add-ons with personal terms already agreed.

Gus Hamer has completed his return to Coventry City.

The midfielder marks his comeback to the Premier League following relegation with Sheffield United.

But the 29-year-old is back with the Sky Blues with the fan favourite in the building for a memorable and historic Premier League campaign.

He said;

“I’m buzzing, it’s the move I wanted to make.

“To go to the Premier League with Coventry was something I always dreamt of so when the Club came back in for me, it was very special so I’m very happy.

“The love I got from the fans was amazing so the only thing I can give back to them is goals, assists and a good performance so that’s what I will try to do.

"Of course, you can’t score or give an assist every game but what I can do is give 100 per cent for the badge, for the Club and for the fans.”

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly lodged an interest in Folarin Balogun of Monaco.

The former Arsenal man has been in the headlines this summer for his World Cup antics, with his red card being suspended following the intervention from President Donald Trump.

L'Equipe are reporting that negotiations over a €60m (£51m) move have reportedly begun.

Several English clubs, Newcastle among them, have reportedly lodged an interest and closely monitoring the striker but Spurs have made their move.

Italian outlet Gianluca Di Marzio have claimed that Inter Milan will move for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.

It comes after the Serie A giants struck a deal with fellow top-flight side Lazio for Davide Frattesi.

The international is set to move to Rome on loan with a conditional obligation to buy, as well as a sell-on percentage for Inter.

Liverpool have twice rejected bids from the Italian giants for the academy graduate but the heat could increase in that pursuit.

More injury woes for Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount as BBC Sport claim he will miss their pre-season clash with Leeds.

The former Chelsea man was brought off as a precaution after a blow to the foot against PSG.

However, it has been claimed that he hasn't trained as a result of the problem and is unlikely to feature against Daniel Farke's side.

However severe, it is another injury issue for Mount in a Red Devils career that has been plagued by problems and rotten luck.

Arsenal transfer target Ezri Konsa will miss Aston Villa's Super Cup final against PSG, Unai Emery has confirmed.

The Spaniard failed to be drawn on speculation but conceded the absence was down to England's run at the World Cup.

He said:

“They are not here because they finished the season on July 19 and I gave them four weeks to rest and it is completely necessary.

“Of course, if they were here, maybe we will have many more chances, but at the same time, I think PSG will be in same situation as us.

“We will prepare the game with players, even some young players, like we started with four weeks ago. Of course they are favourites.”

Said El Mala has been linked with Liverpool as a potential option in attack as they weigh up Mo Salah replacements.

However, according to Florian Plettenberg, Borussia Dortmund have launched a transfer offensive to sign the winger.

Dortmund have tabled a €55m (£47m) bid for the forward with El Mala agreeing personal terms with the German giants.

Penny for Liverpool's thoughts.

Fabrizio Romano has reported that AS Monaco could terminate Paul Pogba's contract.

It has been claimed that the Ligue 1 side have offered to cancel the former Man United star's deal.

Pogba could see his contract, set to expire next summer, end before September in order to forge a move before the window closes.

Decision is now the Frenchman's.

In the last hour, Kalvin Phillips' season-long back to Sheffield United was announced.

The former Manchester City and England midfielder is looking to reignite his career after a disappointing couple of years.

He rejoins the Blades after spending the second half of last season on loan at Bramall Lane. However, he was consigned to just three appearances before a red card and a knee injury curtailed his season.

Phillips wants to put things right.

He said:

“This was the move I wanted My time was spoiled by my last game and the injury after that so I’m here to put that right.”

According to multiple outlets, Enzo Maresca is looking to reunite with Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez.

Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Italian 'would love' to work with the Blues captain. However Chelsea want £120m for the Argentinian.

The Londoners are said to be wanting to welcome Fernandez back as he continues to rest after the World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique failed to be drawn on Bradley Barcola's future amid Liverpool and Arsenal interest.

Barcola has been named in the squad for Wednesday's Super Cup final against Aston Villa.

But the 23-year-old's involvement comes with the backdrop of uncertainty surrounding his future after being outlined as a number one target for Andoni Iraola's Reds.

Barcola reportedly missed preparations for the final in Austria through illness. But Enrique has spoken out on the players' involvement on Wednesday, stopping short at the future of the Frenchman.

He said:

"We're going to try to analyse everything that's important for the team, and you'll see if he can play on Wednesday. I don't know and I don't want to talk individually about a player. It's dangerous when you say something positive or negative about a player."

The Athletic has reported that Myles Lewis-Skelly wants to stay at Arsenal amid reports of an exit.

It has been said that he is fully focused on fighting for his place in Mikel Arteta's side.

Lewis-Skelly is reportedly happy and not exploring a move away from the Premier League champions after Bruno Guimaraes' arrival.

The caveat in the report is that departures are expected with the transfer window closing in the next couple of weeks. Arsenal, it has been said, may have to be flexible in their plans.

Anthony Patterson has signed for Wrexham from Sunderland.

The shot-stopper joins the Red Dragons for an undisclosed fee, which has been reported as a potential club record for the Championship side.

If the add-ons are met, it could see Patterson's move eclipse Nathan Broadhead's £10million record-transfer to North Wales last summer.

The move brings an end to the 26-year-old's long 16-year association with the Black Cats, where he came through their academy.

Patterson said:

“Wrexham really suits me in terms of what I want to do in my career, so it feels like a perfect fit.

“I've seen the journey that the Club's been on and it's really exciting to now be part of it. I want to play in the Premier League with Wrexham, and I think everything is in place and ready for the Club to do that.

“I’m really looking forward to playing in front of our fans, pushing up the league, and getting this Football Club to where it deserves to be.”

The Athletic have reported that Tottenham and Inter Milan are in talks over a deal to sign England star Djed Spence.

Spurs could sell the full-back for a fee in the region of £25.6million with Spence reportedly keen on a move to Serie A.

Inter are said to be in the market for defensive reinforcements following Denzel Dumfries' move to Real Madrid.

Spence's stock will be high after an impressive display for England, this summer.

Burnley have reportedly reached an agreement with Manchester City for Max Alleyne on loan.

The Championship side are closing in on the 21-year-old on a temporary deal with no buy option included in the move.

Fabrizio Romano has claimed he will join the Clarets and undergo a medical tomorrow.

The defender spent time on loan with Watford last term but was recalled during City's injury crisis before featuring against Brighton.

Ishe Samuels-Smith joined Notts County.

The highly-rated Chelsea defender makes the move to Nottinghamshire on a season-long loan.

The 20-year-old is viewed as a versatile option at wing-back and in the heart of the defence.

Director of Football Richard Montague lavished praise on the stopper, reuniting with him after time together at Swansea.

He said:

“Ishe is a talented young player who is capable of contributing in both attacking and defensive phases.

“He’s athletic and, standing at 6ft 1”, brings a strong physical presence – and his committed and determined nature is backed up by the fact he has captained Chelsea’s Under 21s on a number of occasions.

“We know we can provide Ishe with a great opportunity to develop this season and we’re looking forward to working with him.”

Manchester United see Lewis Hall as the ideal full-back target, according to Samuel Luckhurst.

The Red Devils are among the Premier League clubs to be offered Arsenal man Myles Lewis-Skelly, as the London Colney academy graduate faces an uncertain future.

With Bruno Guimaraes' arrival in North London, The Englishman's future is said to be unclear.

However, despite the opportunity to sign him, United have reportedly made Hall their priority signing in that department, with the Newcastle star keen on a move.

Betfair have United as the frontrunners to sign him.

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Chelsea - 15/8

Newcastle United - 3/1

Bournemouth - 9/2

Liverpool - 5/1

Aston Villa - 13/2

Man City - 7/1

PSG - 8/1

Real Madrid - 11/1

Sunderland - 16/1

Brighton - 18/1

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We begin with the latest speculation from Ben Jacobs, who claims that Newcastle have taken their search for transfers to management level as they eye Borussia Dortmund chief scout Sebastian Krug.

Krug is said to have played a major part in bringing Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham to the Bundesliga club.

I wonder how they're doing?

Manchester United made moves to sign Endrick from Real Madrid before Jose Mourinho made it clear he was part of his plans moving forward, reports Samuel Meade.

The Brazilian star, who scored the winner to down England at Wembley only two years ago, has endured a difficult start to life at the Bernabeu. So much so that he headed out on loan last term, playing for Lyon in a bid to rediscover his form.

Endrick has now returned to the Spanish capital after scoring eight times in 21 outings during his time in Ligue 1. Loan offers continue to come in for the 20-year-old with United among those making their interest known.

Paul Scholes believes Manchester United should try to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, whom he described as an 'absolute clown.'

The Argentine, appointed captain only last year after signing a four‑year deal, is expected to leave Spurs this summer, with Atletico Madrid currently in talks over his transfer.

Scholes said on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast:

This is one you might laugh at. [United should sign] Cristian Romero from Tottenham. I know it might sound stupid, but I just think... I like him. I think he's a nutcase.

He's a very good defender that does some stupid things. He is an absolute clown. But I think if someone could get hold of him, like Michael Carrick, who is very calm and relaxed, he might be able to [help him].

He seems like a bit of a cult hero defender, really. I know it might sound strange, but I think the fans at Old Trafford would like him.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has stressed that the club are yet to finish their transfer business for the summer.

In an interview with the Men in Blazers Network, De Zerbi said:

In the transfer market, we have not finished yet (with) the players who will arrive.

We are looking forward to start another season with, I don’t know (different) ambitions, but with different results.

He added:

The club has been great because they closed (deals for) very, very important players. I think we have not finished yet.

Okay, we spent money, but the other clubs made the same or more in the past. To compete in the Premier League, you need first (the) level of the players.

The ambition of the owner of the club, of the board, of the people who decide behind me are very important and very high, so we have to find the condition to build a strong team, a stronger team than the last seasons, to compete again for the top of the table.

Inter Milan have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Tottenham Hotspur star Djed Spence.

According to Fabrizio Romano, both clubs are now set to open talks over a deal for the England international, who is believed to be keen on a switch to the Serie A giants.

However, the report goes on to claim that the chances of a move happening will depend on Tottenham's willingness to accept a deal.

Chelsea star Benoit Badiashile is reportedly a player of interest to Serie A giants Napoli.

According to Sky Sports, the Italian club are now in talks with Chelsea over a deal to sign Badiashile, with talks ongoing between all parties involved.

It has not been specified if any move would be on a loan or permanent basis.

Liverpool are still being linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola.

PSG are set to face Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night, with Barcola named in the squad for the fixture.

However, L'Equipe have reported that Barcola has been suffering from illness in recent days and is yet to take part in training.

Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly has been linked with a move to Chelsea this summer.

According to football.london, the Blues have been offered the chance to sign the England international following Bruno Guimaraes' move to the Emirates Stadium.

The report claims that Lewis-Skelly has been "offered" to Chelsea, with Manchester United also in the running.

Barcelona star Jules Kounde has emerged as a potential target for Arsenal this summer.

According to Spanish news outlet Sport, the Gunners have expressed an interest in signing the France international as they look to add to their defensive options.

The report has claimed that, in the event that Kounde was to leave the Camp Nou before the transfer window closes, Arsenal would be in the running to bring the defender to north London.

Chelsea have confirmed that goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has joined Strasbourg on a loan deal.

Jorgensen leave the Londoners having made 36 appearances across the last two seasons at Stamford Bridge.

The brand-new three-part documentary MOURINHO is officially released on Netflix today.

The series delivers exclusive access to "The Special One," featuring candid interviews with Sir Alex Ferguson, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Frank Lampard, and Iker Casillas.

Spanning his 37-trophy career, it lifts the lid on his iconic managerial spells at Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan, alongside explosive transfer secrets, including how he signed a contract to manage Manchester United in 2013 before pulling out.

You can stream the entire documentary today without paying for a standalone Netflix subscription.

Sky is bundling a free Netflix subscription with its base TV packages, including the Essential TV plan starting from £15 a month. Existing and new Sky users can link their accounts to watch all three episodes immediately at no extra cost.

Manchester City are reportedly plotting a deal to sign Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez.

The Athletic have reported that City are exploring a potential deal for Fernandez, with Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders potentially set to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer.

The Argentina international is reported to be valued at around £120m by Chelsea.

West Ham are considering making a move for veteran frontman Jamie Vardy if they are unsuccessful with their pursuit of Troy Parrott, reports Samuel Meade.

The former Leicester City forward wants to remain playing and is a free agent after his contract with Italian side Cremonese expired.

It was his first spell playing outside of England and the Hammers could present the 39-year-old with the chance to return.

One name to keep an eye on over the next three weeks is Parma full-back Sascha Britschgi.

Fabrizio Romano reports that the 19-year-old has recently changed agents, with CAA Base now his new representatives.

It is added that the teenager is gaining interest from clubs in the Premier League, although they face competition from Bundesliga clubs.

New Liverpool defender Ronald Araujo has revealed a conversation with former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez ahead of his move to Anfield.

The Uruguay international has completed a season-long loan move to Liverpool from Barcelona.

Speaking to the official Liverpool channels, Araujo revealed a message he received from Suarez.

"Just a few minutes ago I got a good luck message from him saying all the best, you’ve joined a great club and all the very best for your time here," he said.

"From minute one, I’ve been sort of asked about that kind of comparison since I’ve arrived here. I get on really well with him, we’re quite close."

Bradley Barcola has reportedly agreed to a transfer to Liverpool as the club continues to work on a deal with Paris Saint-Germain.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Roman reports that the two clubs are in daily talks, but PSG will not budge on their £145 million valuation of the winger.

It's, however, added that PSG's move for Barcelona forward Ferran Torres could potentially see them soften their stance on an exit for Barcola.

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We will be back with all the latest transfer news bright and early tomorrow morning. The summer window is now entering its final three weeks, and you can be sure that every twist and turn will be covered right up to the 11pm deadline on September 1, so be sure to stick around.

Fenerbahce have sent Napoli a new offer for Romelu Lukaku worth over £5million, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Personal terms are already said to be in place with the player and an agreement between the clubs is now apparently getting closer. Lukaku leaving could impact the futures of Gabriel Jesus and Joshua Zirkzee,

Micky van de Ven has committed his future to Tottenham Hotspur after signing a new contract. It is widely reported that his new deal is for five years through to 2031.

It's a special moment to sign a new deal and a proud moment for my family and me. I've always loved Spurs, from the first day I stepped in here. I love the club, I love the fans, and I've developed really well here.

It's clear the direction the club wants to go in, and I want to be a part of it. I'm excited about what's to come.

Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur are a few million away from reaching an agreement over Cristian Romero, according to the Daily Mail.

The deal is said to be worth £34million. Their negotiations are apparently still underway to determine the bonus structure and how much of the fee Spurs are guaranteed to receive.

Atletico Madrid will send Tottenham Hotspur a new offer for Cristian Romero, according to Fabrizio Romano.

A deal is now said to be close, with talks reportedly entering their final stages. Spurs apparently never considered selling the Argentina international to Arsenal, while Barcelona have still yet to bid for Romero.

West Ham United have announced the signing of Manor Solomon from Tottenham Hotspur.

The Israel international has signed a three-year contract, with an option for another 12 months. West Ham claim their director of player recruitment Nils Koppen and head coach Nuno Espirito Santo identified Solomon as a key attacking target.

Liverpool have announced their loan agreement to sign Ronald Araujo for this season.

The Reds state that the deal is subject to a work permit application and international clearance.

Araujo, who will wear the number 33 shirt, says:

I can’t wait to get started. I’m very, very happy. I'm excited to be here at this massive club with lots of history. I'm excited to meet my teammates, excited to get started playing, and I’m very motivated and really up for getting going.

I think it was the ideal move for me at this stage in my career. I think it was a move that was necessary for me to take. As soon as I heard that interest from Liverpool, everything went into action really, really quickly.

As I say, I'm super-happy to be here and excited to get started. I'm glad about the interest and it was the right move at the right time.

Wrexham are edging closer to signing Anthony Patterson from Sunderland, according to Sky Sports.

An £8million deal is said to be agreed, with the goalkeeper reportedly heading to Wales earlier today for a medical. Millwall, who had Patterson on loan earlier this year, and Wolverhampton Wanderers were also reportedly keen on.

Rangers have verbally agreed to sign Couhaib Driouech from PSV, according to Mounir Boualin.

The former Morocco under-23 international is said to be having a medical in Glasgow tomorrow before signing a four-year contract. Rangers are reportedly paying around £7million for the forward, who has three years left on his current deal.

Ishe Samuels-Smith is due to join Notts County on a season-long loan from Chelsea, according to football.london.

Both clubs are said to have agreed a loan deal, with personal terms already in place with the newly promoted League One side. Samuels-Smith is bidding for more regular first-team minutes in the third tier this season.

Ronald Araujo has signed his Liverpool contract, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Uruguay international is said to have already passed a medical ahead of a Premier League loan move with a £47million option to make his move permanent. An official announcement for Araujo could come as soon as this evening.

Sam Morsy has signed a one-year contract with Blackburn Rovers after leaving Bristol City at the end of last season.

The former Ipswich Town captain has revealed his family ties to Lancashire after joining .

Morsy told RoversTV:

I know a lot about the club because my mum was born here, my grandparents, uncles and aunties are all here, lots of my family.

Swansea City have rejected a bid from Hull City for Zan Vipotnik because it was below their valuation of the striker, according to The Athletic.

Vipotnik scored 23 goals in the Championship last season, more than any other player, and signed a four-year contract extension with the Swans in March.