Liverpool are hoping to swiftly add to the loan signing of Ronald Araujo by hashing out a deal for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola after reaching a reported agreement over personal terms. Barcola leads Liverpool’s list of transfer targets and the Reds are in talks with PSG over a fee, though the European champions are demanding £145m to sell the winger.
Arsenal have offered Myles Lewis-Skelly to multiple Premier League clubs, including rivals Chelsea and Manchester United. As reported by The Independent last week, there was a chance Arsenal would reconsider their position on Lewis-Skelly after completing the signing of Bruno Guimaraes, with Chelsea long-time admirers of the teenager and United still searching for a left-back and Newcastle’s Lewis Hall seemingly off the table.
Meanwhile, Rodri looks set to leave Manchester City amid interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid. The World Cup winning captain is into the final year of his contract and favours a move to Barca – who are considering a second bid after an initial offer of £38m was rejected. City seem to be making preparations for that outcome as they close in on the signing of World Cup breakout star Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.
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Roony Bardghi tears ACL
Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji will need surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the club have confirmed.
Barcelona said Bardghji will undergo surgery in the coming days but did not give a timetable for his recovery.
The Catalan giants were reportedly planning to loan the 20-year-old Swedish player out to another club and were in negotiations.
Iliman Ndiaye rejects Al-Hilal
Everton star Iliman Ndiaye has turned down a big-money move to Saudi side Al-Hilal to remain in the Premier League club, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Brentford keeper joins Rotherham on loan
Brentford goalkeeper Julian Eyestone, 20, has joined Rotherham on a season-long loan.
Enzo Maresca reveals bizarre reason Erling Haaland is set to miss out on Man City captaincy
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca has indicated that Erling Haaland is unlikely to take over as captain, primarily because of how often he finds the net.
Speaking to journalists during the squad’s pre-season tour of Asia, he said: “At Leicester and Chelsea, I had a rule that when we scored, the captain had to come to the bench for instructions and not celebrate.”
“But if he scores, then he can celebrate. If Erling is the captain, f****** hell – we have a problem, can you imagine?
“I think even if it is two or three minutes, there is always something to adjust. At the moment, we have three or four (captains) and we are missing one (Rodri is recovering from back surgery).
“In the case of Rodri (who has been linked with Barcelona), see what happens.”
Brentford preparing bid for El Hadji Malick Diouf
Brentford are preparing a fresh bid for West Ham left-back el Hadji Malick Diouf, according to talkSPORT.
The Bees are ready to table a bid as high as £40m to sign the Senegalese star.
Man City shortlist Alexis Mac Allister as Rodri replacement
Manchester City have shortlisted Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister as a potential replacement for the outgoing Rodri, according to talkSPORT.
Rodri looks on his way to Barcelona or Real Madrid, with City already nearing the signing of another midfielder in Ayoubb Bouaddi.
However, City are now looking at a move for Mac Allister, who is seen as an affordable option when compared to other targets Enzo Fernandez and Adam Wharton.
Palace in talks to re-sign Evann Guessand on loan
Crystal Palace are in talks with Aston Villa over bringing back Evann Guessand on a season-long loan, according to BBC Sport.
Guessand spent the second half of last term at Palace and was part of the team that won the Conference League.
Meanwhile, Leon Bailey is set to leave Aston Villa to join Hull City.
Youssef Chermiti out with ACL injury
Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti will be out for the majority of the season after suffering an ACL injury against Hibernian on the weekend.
Galatasaray had been pursuing the forward, with Rangers rejecting an offer from the Turkish club, but this injury will end their pursuit.
Sevilla sign Scottish striker Robbie Ure
Sevilla have completed the signing of Scottish striker Robbie Ure from Swedish side IK Sirius.
Former Rangers product Ure has been in demand off the back of a fine goalscoring period in Sweden, netting 20 goals and providing three assists in 20 matches.
