Live Transfer Blog: All the latest from the transfer window (23rd July)

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Updated: 24 July 2018 04:37 IST - Published: 23 July 2018 16:33 IST

Bournemouth are deadlocked in negotiations with Levante over midfielder Jefferson Lerma.

The two sides played each other in a friendly last Friday, where talks are understood to have continued between the clubs.
— The Sportz Zone (@SportzGlobal) July 23, 2018

Manchester United to ship out Rojo

Marcos Rojo is likely to be sacrificed by Manchester United as the Red Devils look to free up cash for the signing of £65 million rated Leicester City defender Harry Maguire.

The Englishman is wanted by manager Jose Mourinho and United could launch an imminent offer while Leicester are prepared on offering a contract extension to Maguire.

Divock Origi and Simon Mignolet headline a massive Liverpool clearout as Jurgen Klopp looks to free up space for new recruitments. Valencia have been plugged as the favourites to land Origi and are set to make a £27 million bid for the Belgian forward.

Leganés left-back Diego Rico’s preference is to join @afcbournemouth in spite of late bid from @BVB - 12m euro target wants to play in @premierleague for Eddie Howe. Due in UK for medical.
— Jim White (@JimWhite) July 23, 2018

Fenerbahce rival Tottenham for Rafinha

Tottenham Hotspur have suffered a blow in their chase for Barcelona midfielder Rafinha Alcantara as Fenerbahce have joined the race. The Turkish giants are prepared to take the Brazilian on a temporary deal that will include a £2 million loan fee and Fenerbahce are ready to pay the entire wages of Rafinha in an attempt to convince him to snub Tottenham.

Rafinha spent the second half of last season on loan at Inter Milan

Inter Milan are eyeing a double deal for Atletico Madrid fullback Sime Vrsaljko and Porto midfielder Hector Herrera. Both the deals could fetch a fee in the range of €20-25 million.

OFFICIAL: Barcelona have reached an agreement with Sivasspor for the transfer of Douglas on a season loan. The Turkish club will pay all his wages, and he will be a free agent after the loan expires. pic.twitter.com/HkunNUdEGz
— Barça News (@onlyfcbnews) July 23, 2018

Real Madrid enquire for Pulisic

European Champions Real Madrid have ignited their interest in Borussia Dortmund asset Christian Pulisic. The US international has two years remaining on his contract and Dortmund have valued Pulisic for £60 million.

Real are in the hunt for Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement following Neymar's decision to stay at PSG while Chelsea have been very resistant in negotiations as they look to hold on to Eden Hazard.

Pulisic is on the radar of Chelsea and Bayern Munich also

SKY IN ITALY: Malcom's potential move to @OfficialASRoma in doubt after @FCBarcelona express interest in winger. #SSN pic.twitter.com/b28HUBkqY6
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 23, 2018

SKY SOURCES: Richarlison passes medical at @Everton & is expected to complete move from @WatfordFC on Tuesday morning. #SSN pic.twitter.com/2YNlULx4mN
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 23, 2018

Kante emerges on Juventus wishlist

Juventus could line up a stunning move for N'Golo Kante if they were to sell Miralem Pjanic. The Bosnian has attracted the interest from top European clubs while Kante has been heavily linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge as Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are desperate on acquiring the services of the highly accomplished midfielder.

Roma hunt Nzonzi signature

AS Roma are the latest suitors to enter the race for Arsenal target Steven Nzonzi. Roma director of football Monchi wants to move for the midfielder as the Spaniard was instrumental in luring Nzonzi to the Sanchez Pizjuan in 2015 during his previous stint as Sevilla Chief.

Nzonzi was part of the triumphant French World Cup team in Russia

Chelsea line up Jack Butland

Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland is the latest candidate eyed as a replacement for the wantaway Thibaut Courtois. The Englishman's contract runs until 2021 and is available for £30 million while Butland is also keen on joining on a top six Premier League side.

Robin Olsen has landed in Italy!! The Swedish goalkeeper will undergo a medical on Tuesday morning before completing his £12 million switch to AS Roma.

Robin Olsen arrives in Rome... 👋
#ASRoma pic.twitter.com/zrZTjVyVVd
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) July 23, 2018

Chelsea have offered 17 year old wonderkid Callum Hudson-Odoi a new and attractive five year deal along with a promotion to the first team for the forthcoming season.

Rodrigo decides Valencia future

Valencia forward Rodrigo Moreno has committed his future with Valencia despite being linked with the likes of Napoli, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. The former Benfica man was an essential component last season and scored 16 goals in the league as Los Che qualified for the Champions League for the upcoming season.

Rodrigo was included in the Spanish national team for the World Cup in Russia

Barca contact West Ham for Quina

Staying with Barcelona, the Spanish Champions have held talks with West Ham United about the availability of teenage sensation Domingos Quina. The Portuguese U19 international has entered the final year of his contract and the Hammers are inclined on selling him at a mere £600,000.

Barcelona target Moussa Wague

Barcelona are working on a deal to bring Senegalese right-back Moussa Wague to the Camp Nou this summer. Manager Ernesto Valverde is keen on recruiting the 19 year old as a back-up to Nelson Semedo that would allow Sergi Roberto to shift back into his natural role as a midfielder.

Wague's impressive performances at the World Cup has alerted the attention of the Catalan giants

Pogba wants Manchester United exit

Paul Pogba is seeking a move away from Old Trafford and could return to his former club Juventus. The French International desires to step out of Jose Mourinho's shackles at Manchester United and has informed his agent, Mino Raiola about his decision as he prefers to carry on his progress at his old stomping ground.

Pogba scored in the World Cup Final against Croatia

West Ham are ready to listen to offers for teenage prospect Reece Oxford and are looking to sell him for no less than £10 million. The defender spent the 2017/18 season on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach and played just seven games in the Bundesliga.

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It looks great on him, doesn't it? 😍 #BENVENUTTO PICCINI#WelcomePiccini #AmuntValencia pic.twitter.com/Q8i9t7HHyT
— Valencia CF English (@valenciacf_en) July 23, 2018

Valencia have unveiled new signing Cristiano Piccini. The 25 year old has arrived from Sporting Lisbon for a reported fee of €8 million.

Paris Saint-Germain are eyeing Premier League center back duo Jan Vertonghen and Antonio Rudiger to bolster their defence in their attempts to win the Champions League next season.

Portuguese Champions FC Porto have completed the signing of Congolese defender Chancel Mbemba from Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.

🔵⚪ Chancel Mbemba
👉 Defesa Central
👊 Bem-vindo. Welcome. Bienvenido. Bienvenue#FCPorto #nascidosparavencer #BemVindoMbemba pic.twitter.com/CrMCTGe4Gg
— FC Porto (@FCPorto) July 23, 2018

Andre Schurrle has been linked with a Premier League return with Crystal Palace as the Eagles have targeted the former Chelsea man as a potential replacement for Wilfried Zaha.

Gareth Bale set for Madrid stay

In an unexpected turn of events, Gareth Bale is likely to remain at Real Madrid for the upcoming season. The Welshman raised concern over his future in Spain due to a lack of opportunities last season but the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus could prove to be decisive as Bale is expected to be the center of attention next season at the Bernebau.

Bale has been heavily favoured with a return to the Premier League this transfer window

SKY SOURCES: @ChelseaFC reject third bid in excess of £55m from @FCBarcelona for forward @willianborges88. #SSN pic.twitter.com/RhClI3wKtd
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 23, 2018

Richarlison pictured arriving for @Everton medical ahead of proposed move from @WatfordFC. #SSN

(Photo: Chris Neill) pic.twitter.com/UC9nfydS4H
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 23, 2018

BREAKING: @RangersFC have signed winger Ryan Kent from @LFC on a season-long loan. #SSN
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 22, 2018

BREAKING: @stokecity sign James McClean from @WBA for deal worth up to £6m #SSN
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 22, 2018

#ASRoma can confirm that the club has reached an agreement with FC Girondins de Bordeaux for the transfer of #Malcom, subject to the player completing a medical and agreeing personal terms. pic.twitter.com/MHHr6AswYN
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) July 23, 2018

BREAKING NEWS!!!

AS Roma land Malcom deal

AS Roma's surge in the transfer window continues as Bordeaux have accepted a €38 million bid for the sale of Malcom to the Italian giants. The Brazilian has snubbed Premier League interest from Everton and Tottenham Hotspur in favour of a move to Rome .

Malcom scored 12 goals in Ligue 1 last campaign

Stefano Sturaro is now linked with @WestHamUtd and @LCFC with them both keen on signing him. The 25-year-old midfielder is valued at around £17.9m, and that both English clubs have made 'big offers' for him #PremierLeague #TransferNews pic.twitter.com/hqWowX1Oki
— All The News For You (@atnfy) July 23, 2018

Mendes gives Juventus hope

Juventus' pursuit for Lazio Star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic could be influenced by Jorge Mendes. The Portuguese agent is known to have a good working relationship with Savic's agent and could play a vital role in overseeing the deal at a bargain and possibly strike the deal at €100 million for the Old Lady.

Milinkovic Savic has been heavily linked with likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea also

Manchester United want Boateng

Jose Mourinho's hunt for a new center back carries on as the latest name to emerge is Bayern Munich's Jerome Boateng. Manchester United have also lined up Leonardo Bonucci and Harry Maguire as alternatives for the forthcoming season while Boateng is available for a reported fee of £53 million.

Boateng spent the 2010-11 season at Manchester City

AC Milan looking to hijack Higuain deal

Maurizio Sarri and Chelsea have suffered a major blow in their chase of Gonzalo Higuain as AC Milan have begun informal talks to land the Juventus striker on a four year contract worth £12 million.

Similarly, the Italian Champions are interested in selling the Argentinian for £53 million as they look to raise funds following the acquisition of Cristiano Ronaldo for £105 million earlier this month.

Pepe Reina arrives at Milanello just in time to join the #DevilsInUSA! 🇺🇸@PReina25 per la prima volta a Milanello, pronto a volare con noi negli Stati Uniti! 🙌🏻
¡Bienvenido al equipo, Pepe! 🔴⚫#weareacmilan pic.twitter.com/SPozJoe76b
— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 22, 2018

NEWS: FC Dallas acquires forward @dbadji14 from @ColoradoRapids in exchange for Kellyn Acosta.

📰 https://t.co/JDrhLmAadz pic.twitter.com/M4srVkDDR8
— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) July 23, 2018

IT'S OFFICIAL! @KellynAcosta is joining the burgundy and blue.

📝 https://t.co/7SoSx9i0Om pic.twitter.com/H8YJQfSfzq
— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) July 23, 2018

Loris Karius fires back at the haters 🔫 pic.twitter.com/FHgndZP5Xh
— Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) July 23, 2018

Karius hints at Liverpool exit

Loris Karius is evaluating his future at Anfield following the arrival of Alisson Becker from AS Roma last week. The German has come under scrutiny following his disastrous outing against Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

His poor form has carried over to Liverpool's preseason where his errors have let to the Reds conceding cheap goals against Tranmere Rovers and Borussia Dortmund thus far.

Karius conceded three goals against Dortmund on Sunday afternoon in the ICC tournament

Juventus reveal Pjanic price tag

Juventus are willing to listen to offers for Miralem Pjanic from the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea. The Bianconeri would let the Bosnian leave for a fee above €80 million with replacements already being lined up or instead will be offered a new attractive deal by Juve if he remains at the club.

Kovacic intent on quitting Real Madrid

Manchester United and Manchester City have been put on alert following Mateo Kovacic's decision to leave Real Madrid in search of first team opportunities. The Croatian has become tired of operating as second fiddle behind Casemiro, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos as he was able to play just 10 games in La Liga last campaign.

BREAKING: @Wolves agree £5m fee with Monaco for Joao Moutinho - Sky sources. #SSN pic.twitter.com/NHF6ft8QzP
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 23, 2018

Real Madrid interested in Alex Telles

RealMadrid are the latest suitors to join the race for FC Porto left-back Alex Telles. The 13 time European Champions are eyeing the Brazilian as an alternative to Marcelo and are ready to advance their negotiations with Porto for the possible signing of Telles.

Telles has been on the radar of top European clubs in recent times

Liverpool keen on Vida

Liverpool are set to make an approach for Besiktas defender Domagoj Vida as the representatives of the club are expected to fly out to Turkey to carry forward the negotiations. The Croatian's remarkable performances at the World Cup caught the attention of several Premier League clubs but Jurgen Klopp's side could oversee the deal at £27 million for the veteran center back.