Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Liverpool eye bid for £75m Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi as Reds challenge Newcastle to England international

Posted Sunday, August 04, 2024 by Goal.com

Liverpool eye bid for Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi

Liverpool are ready to join the bidding battle for Crystal Palace defender star Marc Guehi as they look to fortify in defence ahead of Arne Slot's debut season at Anfield as per The Sun.

Slot is keen to rival Newcastle for the signature of Guehi with Crystal Palace ready to demand £75 million ($96m) for the England centre-back. The Reds could also lose Guehi’s Three Lions team-mate Joe Gomez as part of a mega deal to land Magpies forward Anthony Gordon.

Todibo left out of Nice squad amid transfer rumours

Jean-Clair Todibo has been left out of Nice's squad during pre-season, with the ex-Barcelona defender still holding out for a move to Juventus.

Nice are holding out for a fee in excess of €35 million (£30m/$38m), an amount which West Ham had previously offered, but Todibo rejected the chance of a move. Juventus have offered a similar fee, however they would like the deal to be a loan with an option to buy, or with an obligation based on certain conditions – something which Nice are relucant to agree to, Sky reports.

Explained: Why Araujo is angry at Barca and open to transfer

Ronald Araujo is open to a move away from Barcelona, with the Catalans considering leaving the defender unregistered until January due to injury.

According to SPORT, this has angered Araujo, with the player now open to leaving the club this summer. The registration situation is not the only issue that has frustrated Araujo, with the Urugayan also said to be angry that no-one from the club defended him when he was sent off against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League quarter-final in April. He also had a public spat with teammate Ilkay Gundogan over the criticism.

Aymeric Laporte pushing for Real Madrid move

Al-Nassr defender Aymeric Laporte is reportedly looking to leave the Saudi Pro League side with a move to Real Madrid looming.

Saudi publication Al-Yaum has reported that Laporte and his agent have opened talks with Al-Nassr to figure out a financial settlement package that would see the contract between the two sides terminated as the Spaniard looks to make a move to Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti looking to fortify his defence after missing out on the signing of Leny Yoro to cover for Nacho's departure.

Bruno Guimaraes end Manchester City speculation

Bruno Guimaraes has all but ended speculation linking him to Manchester City after outlining his commitment to Newcastle.

"I'm very happy to be starting another season with this club that has done so much for me since my first day here. I'm glad to be back and more prepared than ever to have a brilliant season and to help Newcastle reach the highest possible position!

"Another dream has come true! Being the captain of this team is everything I've always dreamed of but never imagined! We're in this together, and I'm sure I'll be more dedicated than ever to this badge."

Niclas Fullkrug leaves Dortmund - set to join West Ham

Niclas Fullkrug has left Borussia Dortmund as he is on the verge of completing a move to West Ham.

From their official X handle, Dortmund wrote: "Niclas Fullkrug has left training camp in Switzerland on Saturday morning. Borussia Dortmund have allowed the striker to leave for talks with another club."

Sky Germany earlier reported that Dortmund are demanding a transfer fee of €30 million (£25m/$33m) for their star striker. The sum includes €25m (£21m/$27m) upfront, with an additional €5m in add-ons. The Hammers, meanwhile, had made an initial offer of approximately €25m, including bonuses.

Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck responds to Real Madrid links

Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck has responded to transfer links with Real Madrid as he commits to a future with the German side.

Speaking to Sky Germany, Schlotterbeck responded to the Real Madrid links, saying: "At some point, I would probably be tempted to go abroad, but I have been here for two years now and have identified so much with BVB that I really want to play here for the third season, and probably the fourth and fifth, too, so I am really happy to be at BVB and also see it as a certain honour.

"I am aware of [the Madrid rumours]. At some point, we can perhaps talk about it, but so far only Borussia Dortmund plays a role in my mind and I think for the next few years too."

Dortmund wondekid Moukoko set to join Marseille

Per Fabrizio Romano, 19-year-old forward Youssoufa Moukoko has agreed personal terms with Marseille amid interest from five other teams from around Europe. The Ligue 1 side are currently negotiating terms with Borussia Dortmund over an initial loan deal with a compulsory buy option clause.

Mazraoui close to completing Man Utd move

Per Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, Bayern Munich have agreed to release full-back Noussair Mazraoui as he will now undergo a medical in Manchester on Tuesday before putting pen to paper on a deal that will be valid until 2029.

Plymouth defender drops down a division to join Wrexham

28-year-old centre-back Dan Scarr has left Wayne Rooney managed Plymouth Argyle in the Championship to play for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham in League One. Scarr has put pen to paper on a three-year deal that will run until the end of the 2026-27 season.