CRISTIANO RONALDO has "demanded" a blockbuster transfer away from Juventus, according to reports.
And one of the clubs surprisingly rumoured to be interested is Tottenham.
Spurs are also said to be in talks to sign Franck Kessie of AC Milan and Adama Traore of Wolves.
And Man Utd and Arsenal target Eduardo Camavinga is set to join PSG this week, according to reports from France and Spain.
Follow ALL of the latest news and updates below…
- Kealan Hughes
LET'S GO LEO
Celtic centre-back Leo Hjelde is on the verge of a move to the Premier League.
He's set to join Leeds United before the transfer window closes at the end of the month according to The Athletic's Phil Hay.
At just 17 years old the Norwegian defender is one for the future for Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa.
The defender has never played a competitive game for Celtic but spent the second half of last season on loan at Ross County.
And former Staggies boss John Hughes labelled him "the next Virgil van Dijk" during his loan spell at the club.
He's set to join up with Leeds United's under-23's squad after the clubs agreed a fee for the youngster.
- Kealan Hughes
COUT HIM IN
Philippe Coutinho still has Liverpool 'very deeply' in his heart, his agent said.
It comes amid speculation his former club are interested in re-signing the Brazilian.
And Coutinho's agent Kia Joorabchian hinted the playmaker would not rule out returning to Liverpool, as he still values the club.
Joorabchian told Sky Sports: "I think Liverpool lies very, very deeply in his heart, he was a big fan of them throughout the [last] campaign.
"He was wishing for them to win the title and he has a very strong affinity there so I think it will be very difficult for him to go to a direct competitor of Liverpool from a personal standpoint."
- Kealan Hughes
SAINTS DEAL
Southampton are close to finalising a deal for Torino centre-back Lyanco as they tie up a replacement for Jannik Vestergaard.
Tuttosport report that Torino chief Davide Vagnati is ‘sending him to Southampton’.
The report states the Premier League side will pay around £6.4m plus bonuses for the centre back, and the deal could include a percentage on future sales as well.
The newspaper explains that Torino had initially wanted £6.8m for their man, but the player made it clear he wants to leave Serie A, so the club have elected to take the offer in front of them.
- Kealan Hughes
MAD PRICE
PSV Eindhoven have told Tottenham it will cost them £40million to re-sign Noni Madueke – two years after the England Under-21 international left them for nothing.
Madueke, 19, is wanted back at his former club after a lethal start to the season, according to the Mirror.
The attacking midfielder scored twice in a 4-0 romp against Ajax in the Johan Cruyff Shield in Amsterdam and has been on target three more times in six Eredivisie and Champions League games.
Ten clubs have made contact with PSV about Madueke's availability – including Spurs, Leicester and Wolves.
And they have all been told that the bidding will have to start at £40million.
- Kealan Hughes
EAGLES SWOOP
Patrick Vieira is planning a late summer swoop for Eddie Nketiah in a bid to beef up Crystal Palace’s attacking ranks.
The Athletic claims the Eagles gaffer is set to rival an unnamed German side in for the services of the Gunners striker.
Nketiah, 22, who has been sidelined by an ankle injury, has ten months left on his current contract which expires in June 2022.
Reports claim the player, who captained England at the Euros Under 21 Championships, is yet to commit to a contract extension with the North London outfit.
Athletic reports the Emirates side, who face West Brom in a league cup clash before a daunting trip to Man City, are keen on agreeing to a new deal with the forward.
- Kealan Hughes
NAT FOR SALE
Everton have had a transfer approach for defender Nathan Patterson rejected by Rangers.
The Blues want to strengthen in that position before the close of the transfer window and have moved for the 19-year-old.
It is unclear at this stage if Everton plan to return with a second bid for the Scottish defender.
Patterson would be seen as one for the future and Everton have been looking for Seamus Coleman’s long-term successor for a number of seasons.
- Kealan Hughes
SHOW ME THE MONEY
West Ham have met Chelsea's £26million asking price for defender Kurt Zouma but the defender is holding out for a 'significant pay rise', according to reports.
And Zouma, who is also being eyed by Tottenham, has been identified as one of West Ham's primary targets as they look to add to the centre of their defence.
According to The Athletic, David Moyes' side have now met Chelsea's asking price for the 26-year-old, with the two London teams reaching a 'verbal agreement'.
However, the Frenchman is said to be demanding an increase in wages from his current £125,000 a week pay packet.
This could present a problem for the Hammers as it would mean they have to make him their highest paid player.
- Kealan Hughes
WILLIAMS TO NORWICH: UPDATE…
Brandon Williams completed a medical with Norwich over the weekend.
His season-long loan from Manchester United is expected to be completed today.
The left-back founds game time difficult to come by at Old Trafford last season and with Alex Telles to return from injury he would have found it tough to play this season due, with Luke Shaw also playing well.
- Kealan Hughes
ON THE KESS
Tottenham are in talks to sign Franck Kessie on a free transfer, according to reports.
The AC Milan midfielder's contract at the San Siro expires next summer.
And according to Alessandro Jacobone, Spurs wasted no time in approaching his representatives to try and secure a move when he becomes a free agent.
It is understood sporting director Fabio Paratici has already held a meeting with Kessie's agent Ataganga.
The report adds a five-year contract was offered worth £6.9million per season – or £132,000 per week.
Jacobone adds Ataganga would also receive a significant commission, too.
- Kealan Hughes
ATALAST
Chelsea outcast Davide Zappacosta is set to join Atalanta on a permanent deal, according to reports.
The Italian last played a competitive game for the Blues in May 2019, when he featured as a late substitute in that year's Europa League final.
He has spent the last two years out on loan, with Roma and then Genoa.
Zappacosta, 29, re-emerged in Chelsea's pre-season campaign this time around, even coming off the bench against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in the Mind Series.
But having not been selected for either of Thomas Tuchel's matchday squads in the Premier League this term, he is set to depart on a permanent basis.
According to Sky Sports in Italy, Chelsea have agreed on a permanent deal with Atalanta.
- Kealan Hughes
ED-DING OFF
PSG are closing in on a deal for Eduardo Camavinga, according to L'Equipe.
The midfielder will cost around £25million, and will join some very big-name signings in the French capital this sumer.
The 18-year-old has attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Manchester United and Real Madrid.
But he looks set to stay in France following an impressive start to his career at Rennes.
- Kealan Hughes
PLANNING AHEAD
Real Madrid sold Martin Odegaard to Arsenal to help fund a move for Paul Pogba, according to Spanish outlet ABC.
Los Blancos also view the Frenchman as a long-term replacement for Luka Modric, who is getting closer to retirement.
Agent Mino Raiola has consistently linked his client with a move to Real.
And with Pogba's contract set to expire next summer it is possible Carlo Ancelotti's side could make a swoop for the midfielder.
- Kealan Hughes
SPURS FOR THE MOMENT
Manchester City are set to make a 'final move' to try and sign Harry Kane this week, according to reports.
The Premier League champions have been chasing Kane all summer, with manager Pep Guardiola making little effort to hide his admiration for the forward.
They have so far been left frustrated in their pursuit, having had a £100million offer turned down earlier in the transfer window.
According to the Telegraph, however, City will 'table another bid' for Kane this week.
Although Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is unlikely to deviate from his initial asking price of between £150million and £160m.
- Kealan Hughes
HUNTING TRAORE
Wolves winger Adama Traore is understood to be high on Nuno Espirito Santo's transfer wishlist.
According to The Telegraph, negotiations over a new Wolves contract for the Spain international have yet to be resolved.
Tottenham are said to be considering a £40 million offer with Nuno keen to reunite with the winger after working with him at Molineux.
- Joshua Jones
GOOD MORNING FOOTBALL FANS
Manchester United drew 1-1 with Southampton at St Mary’s thanks to Mason Greenwood’s equaliser, which cancelled out Fred’s own-goal.
Tottenham beat Wolves 1-0 at Molineux with a goal by Dele Alli, who beat Jose Sa from the penalty spot.
This match marked the return of Harry Kane, who came off the bench amid rumours suggesting Manchester City want to sign him.
Chelsea won the London derby against Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates following goals by record-signing Romelu Lukaku, who made his debut, and Reece James.
Meanwhile, United have received a major boost in their bid to sign Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland.
That is because Haaland’s £64million release clause kicks in once the mid-season transfer window opens in January, according to Marca.
It had previously been thought that the star centre-forward's cut-price clause would not come into effect until the summer of 2022.
The Norway international is currently being valued by Dortmund at a fee in the region of £130m but he could potentially be moving on for less than half that price.
Finally, Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped to the bench for Juventus’ Serie A opener against Udinese after reportedly asking not to start.
Ronaldo has been strongly linked with a move away from Juve this summer but is yet to find a suitor.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the star forward requested not to be included this time around as he hunts for a transfer in the next few days.
Romano reports that the Portugal international is hoping to ‘find a solution’ in the transfer market.
But the Italian giants have yet to receive a bid for the United legend.
- Kostas Lianos
RON HIS WAY?
Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped to the bench for Juventus' Serie A opener against Udinese after reportedly asking not to start.
Ronaldo has been strongly linked with a move away from Juve this summer but is yet to find a suitor.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the star forward requested not to be included this time around, as he hunts for a transfer in the next few days.
Romano reports that the Portugal international is hoping to 'find a solution' in the transfer market.
But the Italian giants are yet to receive a bid for the Manchester United legend
- Kostas Lianos
INJURY BOOST
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has received a significant boost as Dean Henderson has started light training after recovering from Covid-19.
Henderson tested positive for coronavirus during his first week back in pre-season training in mid-July.
The 24-year-old is not expected to play again until next month as United have just two more Premier League games before September’s international break.
The England international missed the Red Devils’ friendlies with Derby and Queens Park Rangers
- Kostas Lianos
XHAKA NEW DEAL
Granit Xhaka has signed a new deal with Arsenal after coming close to joining Roma in the summer.
That is according to the programme notes ahead of today's match against Chelsea.
The Gunners have yet to release an official statement but Xhaka's new deal looks set to run until 2023.
The Switzerland international's stock picked up after an impressive performance at Euro 2020
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MURPHY LAW
Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy has questioned Arsenal's transfer policy after signing Aaron Ramsdale for £24million.
Murphy told the Daily Mail: "Aaron Ramsdale is decent with his feet. He is also a relatively young goalkeeper who is still learning.
"I am surprised, given Arsenal’s limited budget, that they have invested in a goalkeeper because you’d have thought Bernd Leno was going to be their No1.
"Maybe priority should have been given to other areas of the team. It was only a year ago that they let Emiliano Martinez join Aston Villa.
"Ramsdale may go straight into the first team because £30m is a significant outlay – but it wasn’t a deal I would have put top of my to-do list"
- Kostas Lianos
ARTETA REACTS
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted that the circumstances are “really difficult and probably unprecedented” after the loss to Chelsea and a poor start to the Premier League but insists nothing’s over yet.
Arteta said: “One of the difficult moments that you have to go through. The circumstances are really difficult and probably unprecedented. Feeling sorry for ourselves doesn’t help though.
“You can always do things better in a football match. In the first half we had some difficulties. It took us a long time to regain the ball in the areas we needed. When we did we looked a real threat.
“I certainly see a team that in the second half they kept trying they never gave up and their attitude was exceptional. Something that is clear is that they never gave up. Even the crowd tried to push them and we tried to fight until the end”
- Kostas Lianos
PAY-FUL TRUTH
Barcelona signing Memphis Depay believes his Manchester United stint wasn’t a success because he failed to adapt during his first year under Louis van Gaal and didn’t get opportunities from Jose Mourinho.
Memphis told El Periodico: “I’ve thought a lot about why it went wrong. The first season I had to adapt and it didn’t go well compared to my time at PSV [Eindhoven].
“I lost a bit of confidence and I lost the confidence of Van Gaal and his staff.
“It was hard for me. The following season I felt like I had more experience, but they changed the coach.
“Jose Mourinho came and I fought to get into the team but I think the idea of giving me a chance was never in his head. He never gave me an opportunity. Never.
“I went to his office but it changed nothing. It was a very difficult period, I felt that I was training well and the players themselves did not understand it.
“[Paul] Pogba and Zlatan [Ibrahimovic] told me: “Why don’t you ever play?” For me that was the confirmation that I had no chance. And I realised that I didn’t want to be in a big club without playing”
- Kostas Lianos
ARSENAL 0-2 CHELSEA
Chelsea added to Arsenal’s misery in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory at the Emirates.
The Blues opened the scoring just after 15 minutes when record signing Romelu Lukaku scored his first ever goal for the team on his debut.
Reece James doubled the west Londoners’ lead just 20 minutes later and sealed a major win for Thomas Tuchel’s side.
The Gunners are now without a point after losing to Brentford last week
- Kostas Lianos
BATTLE OF CORREA
Everton are set to rival Arsenal for Lazio star Joaquin Correa ahead of transfer deadline day on August 31.
That is according to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, who confirms the Toffees are pursuing Correa who has attracted interest from Tottenham as well as the Gunners.
The forward is said to have fallen out of favour with new Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri.
And it is claimed the Argentina international is considering his options despite Sarri publicly expressing his wish for the star to stay.
Reports in Italy suggest the Merseysiders are gearing up to make an improved offer for the 27-year-old
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TOP GUNS
Arsenal have been linked with a potential swap deal involving Atletico Madrid.
According to Football London, there is a “genuine prospect” of Hector Bellerin heading to Atletico and Kieran Trippier going the other way.
Bellerin is growing increasingly frustrated with life under Mikel Arteta and has been linked with a move away.
The right-back wants to return to Spain and both Atleti as well as Barcelona are open to that prospect.
Arteta is believed to be looking to get a player in exchange for the Spain international with both Trippier and Barca’s Emerson Royal mentioned as potential options
- Kostas Lianos
NEVES UPDATE
Wolves boss Bruno Lage has addressed the speculation linking Ruben Neves to clubs likes Manchester United and stated that the player is happy and the Molineux outfit is not keen to offload him.
Lage said: “All the top players we have are linked with all the clubs in the world.
“Every player has a price but what I saw from Ruben is that he’s happy to be here.
“What he did last game was very good and we’re not looking to see anyone go”
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