Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid to miss out on Camavinga

Posted Wednesday, July 01, 2020 by Goal.com

Sounders sign midfielder Hopeau

The Hawaii-born talent arrives as a homegrown player for the MLS side

The Seattle Sounders have promoted Shandon Hopeau to their first-team squad following five years in their academy and with Tacoma Defiance, the club’s USL side.

Hopeau scored five goals in 25 appearances in the 2019 season in the United States second-tier and will move into MLS when the season restarts following the coronavirus-enforced hiatus.

"Shandon has performed well in his time with the club and I’m looking forward to officially bringing him into the squad,” head coach Brian Schmetzer told the club website. “We have a talented crop of young players on our team, and I’m excited to see the energy they bring when we return to play in Orlando.”

Perisic to return to Inter

Bayern Munich are reportedly not going to exercise their option to buy the Croatian international

Ivan Perisic wil return to Inter this summer as Bayern Munich have opted against signing their loanee on a permanent transfer, according to Sky Sport.

The Bundesliga champions have a €20 million (£18m/$22.5m) option on the 30-year-old, who has scored 15 goals in 30 appearances this season.

However due to Perisic's age, wage demands and his status as a back-up squad player, Bayern look set to pass on bringing in the player permanently.

Real Madrid to miss out on Camavinga

Rennes' technical director said they are prepared to reject bids of up to €80 million

Rennes sporting director Florian Maurice says they will look to reject any bids that come in for in-demand wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga.

The 17-year-old is a reported target for Real Madrid, but Maurice told RMC Sport: "For me it is clear, this player must be part of the project for the coming season. We want to continue with this player.

"It is important for him that he continues with Stade Rennais. He's a very good boy, a great player. These are discussions we will have together. For our part, we have no intention of letting him go."

Maurice warned that even if Real offered €80 million (£72.5m/$90m), "there is no discussion for Camavinga".

Arsenal ready to use Guendouzi in swap deals

The midfielder looks poised for an Emirates exit

Matteo Guendouzi is set to be used as a transfer bargaining chip by Arsenal, reports the Daily Mail.

The Frenchman has fallen out with the Gunners in recent weeks and the club are now exploring the possibility of using him to facilitate a potential swap deal.

Mkhitaryan to remain at Roma for another season

Roma have announced that Henrikh Mkhitaryan will remain with the club, with the Serie A side confirming that the midfielder will stay on for the rest of the season.

In addition, Roma announced that a preliminary agreement has also been reached for Mkhitaryan to remain with the Italian club for the 2020-21 season.

The Armenia international joined Roma on a season-long loan from Arsenal in September, making 19 appearances while scoring six goals for the Serie A side so far.