Live Transfer Blog: All the latest from the transfer window (July 25)

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Updated: 26 July 2018 03:05 IST - Published: 25 July 2018 19:05 IST

2014 World Cup Winner Andre Schurrle has returned to the Premier League. The winger has joined newly promoted Fulham on a two year loan deal from Borussia Dortmund.

Schurrle's previous stint in England was at Chelsea

Swansea confirm Andre Ayew will head to Fenerbahce on a one-year loan deal with option to buy at its conclusion 🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/1TI2dUloXT
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 25, 2018

Sky sources: @LUFC have agreed a fee with @Wolves to sign defender Barry Douglas #ssn pic.twitter.com/eVcSEyV3ug
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 25, 2018

OFFICIAL: Aston Villa have released the following statement about Steve Bruce:

"Aston Villa can confirm manager Steve Bruce has met majority owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens and will continue as manager with their full support." pic.twitter.com/FORmPx76Ms
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) July 25, 2018

Unless the behaviour of their fans improves, Marseille could face a suspension from European competitions.

Read: https://t.co/nmQNjg6zFg pic.twitter.com/0dnTZqztpM
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 25, 2018

Manchester United have initiated contact with the representatives of Croatian winger Ante Rebic regarding a move to Old Trafford this summer.

Manchester City have snapped up highly rated teenager Claudio Gomes on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.

Gomes has been likened to Chelsea Star N'Golo Kante

DONE DEAL: @FCBayern have signed 17-year-old Alphonso Davies from MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps on a five-year deal which begins when he turns 18 in November.

Davies will join the club January 1st, 2019. pic.twitter.com/9EVoKADi30
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) July 25, 2018

Michy Batshuayi could be on the move again after Valencia submitted an enquiry to Chelsea about taking the Belgian striker on loan for the upcoming season.

Chelsea face competition for Bailey

Chelsea will have to lock horns with AS Roma for the signature of Bayer Leverkusen sensation Leon Bailey. But, Maurizio Sarri's team are undecided on whether to bid for the Jamaican international as they have kept hold Willian after fending off interest from Barcelona

Meanwhile, Roma are on the lookout for a new winger as the Malcom deal was stolen from under their noses after the Brazilian decided to snub the Italian giants for Barcelona.

Bailey scored nine goals in the Bundesliga last term

Chelsea set to beat Man Utd for Lazio Star

Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has claimed that he prefers to join Chelsea ahead of Manchester United. However, in recent times, the Red Devils have appeared really concrete in their pursuit for the Serbian and held talks with Lazio but were unable to meet the valuation prior to the World Cup.

Milinkovic-Savic's extraordinary performances for both club and country over the last one year has attracted the eyes of Real Madrid and Juventus also but at the moment, Chelsea hold the edge.

AS Monaco and CSKA Moscow have agreed a £30 million fee for Aleksandr Golovin with the medical due to take place tomorrow.

BREAKING: Anthony Martial has left @ManUtd's pre-season tour of the USA to attend the birth of his child #ssn pic.twitter.com/fG9UV6iS5o
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 25, 2018

BREAKING: @OfficialBHAFC have signed Iran international winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar on a five-year deal for a club-record fee #ssn pic.twitter.com/2LqtUPIGPV
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 25, 2018

New Atletico Madrid signing Jonny Castro has been shipped out on loan to Wolverhampton Wanderers for the 2018/19 season.

#NYCFC are delighted to announce the signing of former @GironaFC midfielder Eloi Amagat ✍️ #ForTheCity

FULL STORY ➡️ https://t.co/7gz6lOESAx pic.twitter.com/kNR96BVwWo
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) July 25, 2018

Atletico Madrid have shifted their focus to Olivier Giroud amidst the delay in the transfer for AC Milan striker Nikola Kalinic.

Everton are looking to splash the cash on Barcelona duo Yerry Mina and Lucas Digne as new boss Marco Silva looks to strengthen his defence and raise the competition for first-team places at Goodison Park.

SKY SOURCES: Crystal Palace in talks with West Ham over potential £10m signing of midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate. #SSN pic.twitter.com/H9gHl5Kr8g
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 25, 2018

Allan Rodrigues de Souza agreed terms on a contract extension at Liverpool and has headed out to Eintracht Frankfurt on loan for the 2018/19 season.

Allan spent last campaign on loan at Apollon Limassol in Cyprus.

Mario Pasalic is the latest name to exit Chelsea. Italian club Atalanta have acquired the Croatian midfielder on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy next year.

Pasalic appeared for Chelsea in the pre-season friendly against Perth Glory

👋 Welcome, @KassimAdams24!

Kasim Adams Nuhu and #Hoffenheim have agreed to terms on a long-term deal! The 22-year old defender joins us from Swiss champions @BSC_YB and signed a contract at #Hoffenheim until 2023.

🔵⚪️ #TSG pic.twitter.com/3UpIpBfMQv
— TSG Hoffenheim EN (@achtzehn99_en) July 25, 2018

Real Madrid set sight on PSG Superstar

No, it's not Neymar but Edinson Cavani. That's right, Real Madrid have switched their attention to the Uruguayan forward as they look to bolster their attacking firepower for next season

Real are eyeing a like to like replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo and Cavani could ideally fit the requirement as he has justified his talent and scored 40 plus goals in all competitions consecutively for the last five years.

However, the wages are an issue for Real presently as they are unwilling to meet the €12 million yearly salary Cavani earns at PSG.

Cavani was briefly linked with a return to former club Napoli last week

Sky sources: @Wolves are interested in signing @FCBarcelona defender Yerry Mina #ssn pic.twitter.com/6aJ7U9fRHP
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 25, 2018

PSG lead race for Manchester United target

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has entered talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a possible move to the French capital this summer. Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge commented,"At the moment there is no direct contact between the clubs. But there is contact between his agents and PSG."

Man Utd could lose out on another of their transfer targets

BREAKING!!!

Real Madrid and Thibaut Courtois have reached an agreement on personal terms. However, Tottenham Hotspur skipper Hugo Lloris still remains as a backup option for the Los Blancos if the deal for the Chelsea shot-stopper falls through.

Courtois is edging closer on a return to Madrid

BREAKING: Southampton midfielder Jordy Clasie joins Feyenoord on season-long loan. #SSN pic.twitter.com/AqCXSJOdTH
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 25, 2018

Chelsea are on the verge of signing veteran goalkeeper Rob Green on a free transfer. The 38 year old will be the third choice keeper at the Blues next season.

Sevilla have signed Sergi Gomez from Celta Vigo on a 4 years deal. pic.twitter.com/za0NG4Nc01
— Football Fans Stuff (@FFS_Transfer) July 25, 2018

DONE DEAL: Gelson Martins has joined @Atleti on a free transfer after terminating his contract with Sporting, signing a six-year contract. pic.twitter.com/irRMZoVdEF
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) July 25, 2018