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Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are among those chasing deals with just days left of the summer transfer window
Cristiano Ronaldo’s search for a new club is intensifying as the Portuguese forward seeks an exit from Manchester United. Reports suggest his agent Jorge Mendes is working around the clock to find a suitor, with Sporting CP extremely interested and preparing to announce according to caughtoffside, while Sky Sports says Napoli are in the running and looking to make space in their budget for the superstar striker.
West Ham United are preparing a new bid for 24-year-old Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta after Lyon rejected an offer worth around £50m. Chelsea are weighing up their next – and possibly final – bid for Leicester’s wantaway defender Wesley Fofana, while Manchester United are doing likewise as they consider upping their offer for Ajax winger Antony. Football Insider claims United are also ready to offer for PSV’s Cody Gakpo despite the Athletic’s claim that interest in the winger had cooled.
Arsenal have been linked with Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans and Wolves forward Pedro Neto, with Nicolas Pepe set to depart on loan to Nice. Chelsea meanwhile are set to let winger Callum Hudson-Odoi join Bayer Leverkusen on loan, as talks continue with Barcelona’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continue. Follow all the latest news, rumours and done deals below.
TenHag pushing for Depay
Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, is reportedly pushing the club to seal a deal for the return of Barcelona forward Memphis Depay.
The 28-year-old was expected to rip up his contract with the Spanish club and join Juventus this summer but the Italian side chose to go a different way.
With that deal collapsed Sport claim United could pick up the pieces with an £8m bid for Depay as Ten Hag is desperate to boost his attacking options before next week’s transfer deadline.
Wolves not willing to sell Neto
Wolves are not willing to let Pedro Neto go this summer dealing a huge blow to Arsenal’s pursuit of the winger.
The Sun says that the Gunners were willing to offer up to £35m for the 22-year-old winger with Wolves demanding at least £50m despite already signing a ready-made replacement in £27.5m Goncalo Guedes from Valencia.
Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has confirmed Arsenal are keen on Neto, but could struggle in securing his services telling GiveMeSport: “As far as Wolves are concerned, they’ve got no intention of selling in this transfer window, and their stance is that he is not for sale.
“However, money talks, it just depends if Arsenal were to make that interest formal, how much they would test that resolve of Wolves by going in with whatever money they thought deemed fit for Pedro Neto.”
Pepe joins Nice on loan
Nicolas Pepe has joined Ligue 1 side OCG Nice on loan for the 2022/23 season.
The 27-year-old joined Arsenal from French side Lille at the start of the 2019/20 season and has made a total of 111 appearances in all competitions, scoring 27 goals.
The winger notably ended his debut season being in the starting line-up for the 2020 FA Cup Final, setting up the winning goal in a victory over Chelsea.
Everton want Maupay
Sky’s Alan Myers says that Everton are moving closer to landing Brighton’s Neal Maupay as they look to boost their attacking options this season.
The Toffees have been searching for a striker all summer, and are now in advanced talks to bring Maupay up to Goodison Park.
The Frenchman has made 102 appearances for Brighton in the Premier League, scoring 26 goals - a joint record amount for the club that he shares with Glenn Murray.
Maupay looked set to join Fulham last week but a move to London failed to materialise and the 26-year-old has now switched his attention to the Toffees after a phone conversation with boss Frank Lampard.
Aubameyang nearing Barcelona exit
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appeared to wave goodbye to Barcelona fans after scoring in their 3-3 friendly draw against Manchester City last night.
The forward is close to making a move back to the Premier League with Chelsea preparing an improved offer to the Spanish giants to secure his services.
Chelsea have already seen a bid of €15m (£12.6m) plus add-ons rejected by Barca last week but, Spanish newspaper Sport say they have now returned with an improved bid of €20m (£16.9m), which does not include any add-ons.
However, the report claims that Barcelona are still holding out for their asking price of €30m (£25.3m) which Chelsea may not be willing to pay.
On this day 2014: Angel Di Maria completes British record £59.7m move to Man Utd
Angel Di Maria completed a British record £59.7million transfer to Manchester United on this day in 2014.
Argentina international Di Maria signed a five-year contract and was given the number seven shirt which was previously worn by club greats George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.
At the time, Di Maria became the sixth most expensive player in the world behind Real Madrid signings Gareth Bale, Ronaldo and James Rodriguez as well as Barcelona duo Luis Suarez and Neymar.
On this day 2014: Angel Di Maria completes British record £59.7m move to Man Utd
Argentina international Di Maria signed a five-year contract and was given the No7 shirt
Dele Alli joins Besiktas
Dele Alli has joined Besiktas on loan until the end of the season.
The 26-year-old midfielder moves to Istanbul after joining Everton from Tottenham Hotspur on the final day of the 2022 January transfer window.
Dele, has 37 England caps and made 13 appearances for Everton, including two substitute appearances in the Premier League this season.
West Ham agree fee for Paqueta
In the last few minutes talkSPORT says that West Ham United have now agreed a fee with Lyon for Lucas Paqueta.
The Hammers are set to pay over £50m for the Brazilian who is believed to be signing a five-year contract at the London Stadium.
Lyon reject Hammers’ bid for Paqueta
Lyon have rejected West Ham United’s second bid for midfielder Lucas Paqueta. It is believed the Hammers offered around €50m including add-ons but the French side value the midfielder at a minimum €60m and will not sell for less.
Paqueta’s agents remain in London but West Ham are now deciding whether to go back in with an improved offer or focus on other targets.
With that in mind the club have held talks with former Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj about a return to the Premier League says talkSPORT.
Januzaj played under David Moyes at Old Trafford and is available on a free transfer after leaving Real Sociedad.
Bernardo Silva could yet leave Man City
Pep Guardiola has refused to rule out the possibility of Bernardo Silva leaving Manchester City before deadline day.
The 28-year-old Portuguese midfielder is heavily linked with a move to Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly had £59m bid rejected by the club.
Speaking after their charity friendly with Barcelona last night Guardiola said: "He is our player. We want him to be with us because he is very important.
"Having said that, I don’t want anyone to be unhappy. But I don’t want him to leave because he is a superlative player. As a player and as a person, he is one of the best I have ever had. In any competition he is the best player.
"If an offer arrives there are seven days left and if Bernardo leaves we would have to go to the market and not it’s easy. Having said that, Bernardo likes Barcelona a lot."
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