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Posted Wednesday, July 17, 2019 by Express.co.uk
21:45 UPDATE: Arsenal signing backed
Ex-Celtic boss Ronny Deila has claimed Kieran Tierney is better than Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and has insisted the Gunners would be signing a 'really good' player if they can reach an agreement for his services.
"Kieran would be really, really good at Arsenal — I know it," Delia told The Scottish Sun.
"He needs to improve a little bit technically, still. But at the same time he has everything else already and will learn the rest.
"I think Kieran has an even better mentality than Virgil. That's what I saw at that time."
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20:30 UPDATE: Maguire development
Harry Maguire is part of the Leicester squad facing Scunthorpe tonight despite talk of a potential transfer to Manchester United.
The England international was pictured arriving off the team bus at Glanford Park as the Foxes prepare to take on Scunthorpe.
There had been some uncertainty whether Maguire would be involved in the club's first pre-season friendly of the summer, but Brendan Rodgers clearly feels he is in the right mindset for some minutes.
Leicester are clearly prepared to keep Maguire integrated within the squad and are keen to continue preparations as normal, despite being told he wants to leave.
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19:20 UPDATE: Maguire to Man Utd exclusive
Man Utd are adamant there has been no agreement reached with Leicester as of yet for the signing of Harry Maguire.
Sources at the club have since made it clear to Express Sport that it is "not the case" that a fee has been agreed, nor that Maguire is scheduled in for a medical at Carrington.
Negotiations are believed to be ongoing between United and Leicester as they look to conclude a deal soon.
The defender has not handed in a transfer request but has informed Leicester chiefs and his team-mates that he wants to leave the club this summer.
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18:45 UPDATE: Kieran Trippier to Atletico
England defender Kieran Trippier is on the verge of moving from Tottenham to Atletico Madrid.
The Daily Telegraph said Trippier, 28, has travelled to the Spanish capital ahead of a move worth £20million.
Spanish daily Marca said Atletico, who finished runners-up in La Liga last season, have turned to Trippier after failing to sign Portugal right back Nelson Semedo from Barcelona.
Speaking after the Champions League final, the right back admitted his future with Tottenham was unclear, saying: "I want to stay in England but what can you do? I'll see what happens and what the club wants, most importantly."
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18:30 UPDATE: United still short…
Manchester United still haven't met Leicester's valuation of Harry Maguire.
The Independent claim the Foxes want £80million for the England international.
But Ed Woodward and Co. have offered £70million plus add-ons.
It'd claimed more negotiations will take place this weekend and the Telegraph say the general feeling is that a 'deal will be done' because Manchester City are reluctant to get involved.
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18:15 UPDATE: No change for Gareth
agent of Gareth Bale has rubbished talk of a return to Tottenham.
Zinedine Zidane has told the Welshman that he's not in his plans for the forthcoming season.
And that has led to claims the 30-year-old could make an incredible move back to the Premier League with Spurs.
But his agent Jonathan Barnett told the Daily Mail: "Nothing has changed."
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18:00 UPDATE: Done Deal - PSG sign Abdou Diallo
PSG have signed French defender Abdou Diallo on a five-year deal from German side Borussia Dortmund.
No financial details were disclosed but the fee is believed to be worth about £20million.
"It is a great honour to be involved with such a prestigious club as Paris Saint-Germain. I have always said that the Parisian project was very attractive," the 23-year-old said.
Diallo joined Dortmund last season from Mainz 05 and went on to make 38 total appearances for the German side who finished runners-up in the Bundesliga behind champions Bayern Munich.
17:45 UPDATE: Dani Alves pay cut
Dani Alves is prepared to take a wage reduction to complete a move to Arsenal.
Alves, 36, is a free agent having allowed his contract to run down with French champions PSG.
The Sun claim Manchester City and Tottenham have both shown interest in the right back - but Alves wants Arsenal.
He earned £230k-a-week at PSG and The Sun say he could accept less to join Unai Emery in north London.
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17:30 UPDATE: Fred talks
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has held talks with Manchester United midfielder Fred.
That's according to The Sun, who claim Solskjaer assured the Brazilian star that he has a future at Old Trafford.
Fred, 26, has had limited opportunities to impress since his £52million arrival from Shakhtar Donetsk.
And having failed to cement himself in the first-team - the Red Devils have received several loan offers from European clubs.
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17:15 UPDATE: Junior Firpo to Barcelona
It looks like Barcelona are going to win the battle to sign Real Betis wing-back Junior Firpo.
That's according to Marca, who claim the Catalan giants have a good chance of luring the 22-year-old to the Nou Camp.
Liverpool were thought to be interested in the Dominican-born defender as cover for Andrew Robertson.
Marca say Barcelona's first-choice target was Filipe Luis on a free transfer - but that now appears unlikely with the defender set to extend his stay at Atletico Madrid.
It's believed Real Madrid would be prepared to negotiate despite a £45million release-clause in his contract.
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17:00 UPDATE: No Harry Maguire replacement
Leicester will not buy a replacement for Harry Maguire if the defender leaves for Manchester United or Manchester City this summer, according to reports.
The Foxes feel the England international is worth more in the region of £80-90m, eclipsing the world-record fee Liverpool paid for Virgil van Dijk in January 2018.
But if the King Power club get the riches they desire there are no plans to reinvest it in that position, according to Sky Sports.
"Been told #lcfc have no immediate plans to replace Harry Maguire if he leaves for #mcfc or #mufc," tweeted reporter Rob Dorsett.
"Club and Rodgers don't see value in market for defenders right now eg #burnley Tarkowski, #bhafc Dunk, and want to give Soyuncu and Benkovic opportunities alongside Morgan and Evans."
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16:45 UPDATE: Christian Eriksen latest
Christian Eriksen is attracting "a lot of interest," according to Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino.
The Denmark international has entered the final year of his contract and has hinted at an exit.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have been linked with the 27-year-old.
"I hope he will [stay]," Pochettino told reporters. "I think he is a great player, Christian. One of the biggest talents in football. After five years working with him, I am sure in the way that he plays, and I hope so, yes.
"But you know, there is a lot of interest. I hope yes, but I don't know what is going to happen with that."
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16:15 UPDATE: Romeu Lukaku bid
Inter Milan are ready to submit an offer for Romelu Lukaku.
ESPN FC claim the Italian giants have pieced together a £60million bid for the Belgian international.
Antonio Conte is desperate to bolster his attacking resources with the future of Mauro Icardi still uncertain.
The Argentina striker, 26, was stripped of the club's captaincy in February and will not travel on the club's summer tour of Asia.
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16:00 UPDATE: Barcelona back Todibo
Barcelona are ready to back teenager defender Jean-Clair Todibo having missed out on Matthijs de Ligt and Victor Lindelof.
The Catalan giants had been linked with the Ajax superstar, who is set to join Juventus on a five-year deal.
Meanwhile the Manchester United centre-back was also on their radar - but it appears he'll stay at Old Trafford next season.
Now, Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona will instead give 19-year-old Todibo a chance to prove himself rather than pursue other transfer targets.
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15:45 UPDATE: Giroud defends Koscielny
Olivier Giroud has given his thoughts on Laurent Koscielny's situation at Arsenal.
"I feel very sad for him because he's a great person and the media wants to give a bad image of him," the Chelsea striker said.
"I'm not at the club, I don't know what really happened – but one thing for sure is Lolo is very hurt by what's happening and he's an emotional person.
"You cannot make a judgement when you don't have all the clues. I'm pretty sure we don't know everything in this situation."
15:30 UPDATE: Done Deal - Marc Cucurella signs
Barcelona have re-signed defender Marc Cucurella.
Cucurella, 20, spent a successful season loan with La Liga side Eibar, who subsequently triggered a £1.8million purchase option.
But his stay didn't last long.
Barcelona have now confirmed that they're activated a '£3.6m repurchase clause' in the Spaniard's contract to bring him back to the Nou Camp.
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15:15 UPDATE: Nicolo Zaniolo interest?
Manchester United are supposedly interested in signing Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo.
Zaniolo, 20, is one of Italy's brightest talents and earned his first two senior caps after a successful campaign with Roma.
Tottenham were thought to be the only Premier League club chasing his signature - but Italian publication Il Tempo claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have joined the race.
The report adds that Zaniolo is set to hold talks with Roma chiefs to discuss his future and possibly a lucrative new contract.
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15:00 UPDATE: Ed Woodward business
Ed Woodward has reportedly snubbed the club's pre-season tour of Australia.
The Evening Standard say he's decided to stay in England to work on deals for Harry Maguire and Sean Longstaff.
Newcastle are demanding a massive £50million to let the midfielder make the move to Old Trafford.
While Maguire has reportedly left Leicester's pre-season camp in order to travel for a medical.
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14:45 UPDATE: Mignolet staying at Anfield
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists second-choice goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is staying at the club this season despite the Belgian having concerns about his pitch time.
"Yes, (it's) how I've heard," said the German. "I've had a lot of conversations in the last couple of years, months - not weeks. Before we left (for the summer break) we had talk. I would say yes (he stays).
"At a club like Liverpool you need two number ones in the club and we have that with Ali and Simon.
"It's a good situation for the club and a situation you should have and that's why everything is fine from my point of view."
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14:30 UPDATE: Ravel Morrison to Sheffield United
Sheffield United have signed forward Ravel Morrison on a one-year contract.
Former Manchester United prodigy Morrison, 26, impressed Blades boss Chris Wilder during a trial after leaving Swedish side Ostersund and has the option to extend his stay at Bramall Lane.
"Ravel is an undoubted talent and we are delighted that we have put together a deal that suits all parties," said Wilder. "I've spoken to a number of people about him and it is clear that he has serious ability.
"We are getting a fantastic footballer with a tremendous pedigree and this is a great opportunity for Rav, we believe we can help him get back to the level he wants to be."
14:15 UPDATE: Neil Lennon on Kieran Tierney
Celtic manager Neil Lennon insists the club are comfortable with their stance on Kieran Tierney after rejecting a second bid from Arsenal.
The Hoops are thought to value the left-back at £25million with the structure of the latest bid failing to tempt them to sell the Scotland international.
Lennon said: "The club's valuation of Kieran has not been met and until then we don't have a discussion to make."
When asked whether he expected Arsenal to return with a third offer, Lennon said: "I don't know what Arsenal's financial state is. I know what ours is and we are quite comfortable with the situation at the moment.
"There has been a second bid, the bid has been rejected and it's as you were."
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14:00 UPDATE: Done Deal - Norwich sign Byram
Norwich City have signed defender Sam Byram from West Ham on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
The 25-year-old right back, who made 36 appearances for West Ham after joining them in 2016, spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest but missed most of the campaign due to a knee injury.
"I'm delighted. It's all happened quite fast and it's been a quick turnaround," Byram said.
"Obviously, I was not in the plans for West Ham going forward and I needed a new challenge to go out and push on after last season."
13:45 UPDATE: DDG contract
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes David de Gea will agree a new contract with Manchester United.
The Spanish stopper's contract is set to expire in June 2020 - but reportedly wants upwards of £350,000 per week to extend his stay at Old Trafford.
"Hopefully we can agree a new contract with David," Solskjaer explained. "That will be up to the club and David to announce."
PSG, Juventus and Real Madrid - a club he was so close to joining in 2015 - have been linked to the Spain international, but Solskjaer is confident he will remain at United.
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13:30 UPDATE: Wanted - Everton
Unai Emery has reportedly sent representatives to Brazil to conduct a medical on transfer target Everton Soares, ahead of a proposed £36m move to the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have sent medical staff to Brazil in order to assess the physical condition of transfer target Everton, according to Brazilian journalist Sergio Araujo.
The Gunners have been linked with a £36m move for the Gremio forward, and it's believed that the deal is close to being finalised.
The 23-year-old has already confirmed that an offer is on the table for him, despite Gremio denying the claim.
Arsenal representatives will arrive in Porto Alegre today in order to try and get the deal over the line, says Araujo.
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13:15 UPDATE: PSG set Neymar demands
PSG have set their demands for Neymar.
Spanish newspaper AS claim the Catalan giants had offered £36million plus Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele.
But the Ligue 1 champions aren't interested.
That's according to Goal, who claim the Ligue 1 champions want to recoup the £200million they paid to sign Neymar in 2017.
However, the report adds that if Barcelona continue with their plans to offer players in exchange - PSG will only accept defensive reinforcements.
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13:00 UPDATE: West Ham signing
Eintracht Frankfurt striker Sebastien Haller is en route to London to undergo a medical ahead of a proposed move to West Ham.
The 25-year-old, who has been linked with Manchester United, scored 20 goals in 41 appearances last season and now looks set to join the Hammers.
A former France Under-21 international who came through the ranks at Auxerre, West Ham are reportedly ready to spend £45million on the forward - a fee which would break their transfer record.
"Eintracht and West Ham have agreed terms for the transfer of Sebastien Haller. Haller has now been cleared to undergo a medical in London. If all goes to plan then Haller will sign with the Hammers."
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12:45 UPDATE: Laurent Koscielny talks
Arsenal head coach Unai Emery has revealed he spoke to Laurent Koscielny three times in a forlorn attempt to get his captain on the club's pre-season tour.
The Gunners announced last week that the former France international had refused to fly to the United States and his decision came after his request to have his contract terminated and find a new club was rejected, with disciplinary proceedings due as a result.
"He started training with us this pre-season and I spoke with him three times for his situation," Emery said. "We wanted him to come with us on this tour but he decided to stay. Now it is a matter for the club and for the player.
"We spoke with a good spirit for both the team and him but this is his decision, only his decision. He's speaking only with the club."
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12:30 UPDATE: The final bid…
Arsenal will make a take-it-or-leave-it offer for Kieran Tierney – but won't go above the £25million that has already been tabled.
The Scottish champions turned down the Gunners' second bid, which they submitted on Friday.
The deal was potentially worth £25m but the Parkhead hierarchy were unhappy with the way it was structured and the fact that it included a number of add-ons to get to the top-line figure.
Celtic want the bulk of any potential transfer fee paid up front, with the add-ons guaranteed and with a sell-on clause before they would even consider sanctioning a deal for their prized asset.
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12:15 UPDATE: Dani Ceballos to Arsenal
Arsenal are close to signing Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos.
That's according to Spanish newspaper Marca, who claim Unai Emery personally persuaded Ceballos to join.
Ceballos, 22, had offers on the table from Premier League rivals Tottenham and AC Milan.
But the Spaniard has decided to join Arsenal on a season-long loan in a deal that could be wrapped up before he was scheduled to return from holiday on July 22.
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12:00 UPDATE: Arsenal double raid
Arsenal are considering an ambitious double swoop for Real Madrid duo Lucas Vazquez and Keylor Navas.
Zinedine Zidane's side have spent over £270million on signings this summer with Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo arriving.
And according to Spanish reports, Real Madrid are happy to offload several of their fringe players with Unai Emery paying close attention.
It's said that Arsenal will move for Vazquez and Navas for a combined £54million - with Emery convinced he can sign at least one of the pair.
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11:45 UPDATE: Harry Maguire medical
Harry Maguire has left Leicester's training camp and is on the verge of signing for Manchester United.
That's according to transfer guru Ian McGarry, who claims the England international will undergo a medical at United's Carrington training complex in the next 48 hours.
"It's our understanding that soon Maguire has already left Leicester's training camp in France," he told the Transfer Window Podcast. "He will soon be coming back to the UK to finalise that deal.
"It will be £60million up front plus £20m in add-ons making him the most expensive defender in the world.
"He's due to have a medical at Manchester United in the next 48 hours as soon as the conditions and terms of his contract are finalised."
11:30 UPDATE: Leeds want Ryan Kent
Leeds are interested in signing Liverpool duo Ryan Kent and Harry Wilson, reports claim.
The Scottish Sun claim manager Marcelo Bielsa was in attendance to personally scout Kent, 22, during Sunday's friendly win over Bradford.
Steven Gerrard's Rangers are desperate to bring the winger back to Ibrox next season, while Jurgen Klopp will reportedly offer Kent a new challenge at Anfield.
Bielsa also cast his eye over Liverpool's Harry Wilson, who helped Derby reach the play-off final last campaign.
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11:15 UPDATE: Neymar demand
Barcelona have reportedly received a demand from Neymar that complicates his potential move from PSG to the Nou Camp.
It is claimed the PSG star is still seeking a loyalty payment from the Catalan club - something that has caused issues between all parties ever since his arrival.
He wants the full £40million from his old club which was promised to him when he renewed his contract in 2016.
Barcelona have so far only paid £18m.
Barcelona are refusing to budge, with the Catalan giants arguing that the £18m they paid should be RETURNED as it was linked to him remaining at the club for the entirety of his contract.
With that case still refusing to go away, Neymar's move to Barcelona is hanging by a thread.
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