Live Football Transfer News and Rumours: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe

All the transfer news and rumours from around Europe!

Thanks for joining us on the Live Blog Today! We will keep you updated with all the latest transfer news and rumours from Europe tomorrow as well. Have an amazing weekend and keep an eye out for the Morata, Ceballos and Naby Keita deals. Ciao!

Barcelona join Arsenal in race to sign Thomas Lemar

Barcelona have reportedly joined the race to sign Monaco winger Thomas Lemar. The Frenchman has been heavily linked with a move to The Emirates, but now various publications in Spain say that ernesto Valverde sees Lemar as a perfect option for the future.

#GoalOfTheDay is a moment of Bellamy brilliance! 👌 pic.twitter.com/7sQXsQwkq9
— Premier League (@premierleague) June 30, 2017

Alexis Sanchez knows where he is going to play next season!

The Chilean superstar's future has been subject to intense speculation and when asked about it after the FIFA Confederations Cup he said that he had already made up his mind.

“Right now I'm focused on the Confederations Cup. When this is finished I will see if I stay or if I go. I don't know.”

You can read Rohith Nair's detailed report on the situation here

Gianluca #Gaudino leaves #FCBayern to join Chievo Verona.

All the best for the future, Gianluca! pic.twitter.com/EXUvAD2ASQ
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) June 30, 2017

Liverpool set to break transfer record for Naby Keita

Liverpool are all set to regain what they feel is their rightful place at the top of the pile with a proper ol’ splurge in the summer transfer market. Having already paid a reported €45.4 million for Egyptian superstar Mohammed Salah to burnish their attack that was already bristling with pace and venom they are going all out now to reinforce their midfield.

In this endeavour, the Reds are all set to smash their own club record and spend up to €79.7 million (or GBP 70 million) to bring in one of the Bundesliga’s players of the season - Naby Keita. Read more about Anirudh Menon's report here

BREAKING: Real Madrid make contact with Dani Ceballos

Few hours back, the future of Dani Ceballos was not decided, but now latest reports from reliable Madrid website Marca claim that Los Blancos are going to activate the 15 million release clause and complete the signing of the young Spaniard as soon as possible.

Ceballos has been in fine form in the U-21 Euros and this could possibly become one of the most important signings of the transfer window.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#OnThisDay in 2002: 🇩🇪0-2🇧🇷@Ronaldo's double sealed a fifth #WorldCup title for Brazil pic.twitter.com/zC7z0ymFfM
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 30, 2017

Liverpool interested in signing Hull left-back Andrew Robertson

Liverpool have renewed their interest in Hull star Andrew Robertson. The Merseyside giants have been looking to strengthen that position for quite some time now and it looks like Alberto Moreno will be sold to accommodate the 23-year-old Scottish defender.

Welcome to Schalke, @insua93! 🎥 #s04 pic.twitter.com/V4V1qSBpra
— FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) June 30, 2017

Falcao wants James Rodriguez to do what makes him happy

Colombia forward Radamel Falcao just wants James Rodriguez to be happy amid persistent speculation linking the Real Madrid midfielder with a move. James, 25, is expected to make a Madrid exit in the off-season, with Manchester United, Chelsea and AC Milan linked with a move for the playmaker.

Ahead of a crucial season and the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Falcao urged his Colombia team-mates, including James, to focus on their happiness when deciding their futures.

"For the sake of them and the team, I hope that all who have to make a decision do it in the best way possible and above all that makes them happy," he said, via Sport.

FICHAJE | El Deportivo Alavés ficha a Enzo Zidane por 3 temporadas ➡️ https://t.co/EiPmFMMQgH ¡Bienvenido! #EnzoAlbiazul pic.twitter.com/5NZbVHb0cu
— Deportivo Alavés (@Alaves) June 29, 2017

DONE DEAL!

Enzo Zidane joins Deportivo Alaves

Zinedine Zidane's son Enzo has left Real Madrid and joined Alaves, signing a three-year deal with the LaLiga club. But the midfielder failed to follow in his father's footsteps by breaking into the first-team setup at Madrid and has subsequently been allowed to move on.

Enzo Zidane failed to follow in his father's footsteps

Fresh from #U21EURO, Slovakia and Viktoria Plzeň midfielder Martin Chrien has signed for Benfica. #UCL here he comes! 🇸🇰➡️🇵🇹⚽️🏆 pic.twitter.com/HWQFOXp5nl
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) June 30, 2017

Suso wants to stay at AC Milan despite offers

Suso said he has offers from three Champions League clubs but the Spaniard wants to stay at AC Milan. Out of contract in 2019, there is uncertainty over Suso's future but he is happy at the San Siro.

"We had an agreement in December to get the contract renewal, but it seems as if right now they have other priorities," Suso told Sky Sport Italia.

"I have three offers from Champions League clubs, but I want to stay here, as I am very happy with the fans and the coach. We had a deal, I spoke to [Milan CEO Marco] Fassone and he said there was no problem for the renewal. I am still waiting, they have my agent's number, but I don't think anyone called."

Is Nathan Ake another youngster Chelsea sold too soon?

Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, Daniel Sturridge are just some of the names who have gone on to become successful elsewhere. Read more about this thought provoking article here

Roman Abramovich - Chelsea football club owner

Arsenal's race for Mbappe over?

According to reports in the Daily Mail, Arsenal's long winded chase for Kylian Mbappe is finally over. The young Frenchman was Arsenal's priority signing this year, but it seems like the Gunners have accepted that the chances of signing him are extremely slim.

Arsene Wenger is still extremely keen on completing deals for Thomas Lemar and Alexandre Lacazette.

DONE DEAL!

Bournemouth have completed the club-record signing of Chelsea defender Nathan Ake for a reported £20million fee.The 22-year-old has signed a long-term contract after his move was completed on Friday, hot on the heels of the club's capture of former loan star Jermain Defoe.

"I am delighted that we have completed the signing of Nathan on a permanent basis," said manager Eddie Howe.

"He is someone we know all about, having had a successful loan spell last season. Nathan is an outstanding young player with a fantastic attitude and a great desire to learn and develop. He has a very bright future ahead of him and I'm very pleased to say that future is here."

Wishing @NathanAke all the very best for the future...👍 pic.twitter.com/hA5GukBTox
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 30, 2017

🙌🏼 | #EFCU23 goalkeeper @LouisGray95 has signed a new one-year contract at the Club.

👉🏼 https://t.co/ZeCEgj6kV2 pic.twitter.com/JUTDfQv4He
— Everton (@Everton) June 30, 2017

Ceballos will decide future after U-21 Euro final

Madrid are reportedly ready to prise Ceballos away from Betis, though president Angel Haro claimed the Spanish and European champions have not made contact regarding the 20-year-old.

Ceballos has played a starring role in Spain's run to the final in Poland and the highly-rated player will meet with Betis head coach Quique Setien soon.

"I am aware of what is going to happen after the European Championship," Ceballos told Marca.

"I will go and talk to Setien, as the coach told me that he wanted to talk to me personally to decide my rest period. From there I will decide my future and where I'll play next season with my family and the company that represents me."

CONFIRMED: Aaron Mooy becomes #htafc's record signing & reveals the 17/18 home kit with new sponsor OPE SPORTS https://t.co/aWx3rCrtES (DTS) pic.twitter.com/sl6XXqmG2y
— Huddersfield Town (@htafcdotcom) June 30, 2017

Let us start off with a big one!

Alvaro Morata has reportedly told his friends that a transfer to Manchester United is done. According to reports in the Express, the Spaniard is keen to have some regular playing time before the World Cup year and a move to the Premier League giants should be completed sooner rather than later.

You can read more about it here

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Live Football Transfer News and Rumours: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe - 30th June

All the transfer news and rumours from around Europe!