Elsewhere, when the moving season reaches its peak, Man City has reached an agreement to point out Kalidou Koulibaly as they torpedo the persecution of Lautaro Martínez through Barca.
Follow ALL the latest gossip and transfer updates below…
TAG GAME
Nicolas Tagliafico is undercover through Leicester to upgrade To Ben Chilwell, connected to Chelsea.
This transfer chain is fast!
Frank Lampard also looked at the 27-year-old Argentine foreigner if he could make a move for Chilwell.
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) 22 August 2020
ICYMI – DOESN’T COST MUCH
Manchester United has made a bid of 27 million pounds for Douglas Costa, according to reports, but Juventus is left with 36 million pounds.
The 29-year-old Brazilian winger is one of the stars of the SEPT in the axe of The Serie A champions.
New manager Andrea Pirlo prepares for a full overhaul after succeeding Maurizio Sarri, who fired after leaving the Champions League.
Costa is said to have been part of an industry deal with Wolves, while Juve sued Raúl Jiménez.
Pirlo allegedly introduced Costa, along with Aaron Ramsey and Alex Sandro, the Mexican striker after moving away from the Wolves’ million-pound valuation.
But Man Utd, in spite of everything, needs to point out his long-term goal, which he sees as a less expensive option for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho with 108 million pounds.
My friends
Lionel Messi seems ready for a sensational reunion with Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain after the race to point the Argentine out in the race.
The 33-year-old Barcelona captain has hinted that he will leave the club this summer after a disappointing 2019-20.
Barca, then Quique Setien, gently gave up the LaLiga name to their rivals before being defeated 8–2 through Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.
And the PSG, one of the pioneers in pointing out Messi, with a Neymar montage on the cards.
Neymar and Messi spent four years together at the Camp Nou: the Brazilian claimed that he wanted to return to Barca last summer.
However, after the dramatic fall in the barcelona form, Neymar is happy in Paris, and may play a huge role in tempting Messi into the French capital.
SUAR DOT
Furious Luis Suarez has asked the Barcelona board to tell you if he is on sale or if negotiations intensify.
He said, “We’re talking about some of the names the president has given, adjustments that can be made, but no one has told me that I have to do it.”
“If that’s the desire of the club, it would be great if the coach you choose speaks directly to me.
“It’s better to clarify if I’m one of those who need you to leave. That’s about to be seen.
“I also need the most productive thing for the club and my concept today is to continue, but if the club makes the decision that I’m replaceable, I have no challenge in talking to those who decide.”
KOCH UP
Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa has resorted to Freiburg’s central defender, Robin Koch, after he was not Ben White.
And Bielsa is willing to pay 20 million pounds for the twice-limited German after Brighton’s insistence that White is for sale.
White, 22, was loaned to Elland Road last season, but United went ahead after turning down a third bid of 25 million pounds.
Bielsa loves the ball’s power plants and Koch is one of the most productive in the Bundesliga.
The German look needs to take merit from Koch now that losing him loose at the end of the season.
He is also searched through Tottenham, Newcastle, Lazio and RB Leipzig.
ONLY FOR THE LOLLS
Chelsea goalkeeper coach Christophe Lollichon has revealed that he is following the progress of Reims’ ace Edouard Mendy, who is connected to a return to Marseille.
He told Le Parisien: “He has matured, with a rather bearing, and is even more meritorious.
“Edouard Mendy is today, for me, the goalkeeper of the French Championship.
“This is what I call a proactive and very influential goalkeeper … Reims did a wonderful task with him.
“Perhaps in [Marseille] they could not stumble upon the skill I had in him, but it was not the right time either.
“In any case, he’s a goalkeeper we stick to in the Premier League.”
GAB GRAB
Arsenal is close to completing his career for Gabriel Magalhaes after Kalidou Koulibaly agreed to sign for Manchester City, according to reports.
The Gunners have pursued the 22-year-old Lille’s central defence as they desperately seek to plug a hole in their leaky defense.
And Mikel Arteta ripped off Gabriel’s signage after Napoli – his real rivals to point out the Brazilian – turned to Mykola Matvienko.
The Serie A team will also have a new defender soon, following rumors that Koulibaly has agreed to move to Man City.
Koulibaly has been connected to England for two years.
Manchester United, the first favourites to point it out, before Liverpool and City joined the race.
MONEY-LINED
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has given the green light to the million-pound madness against Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz and Declan Rice, reportedly.
Blues owner Frank Lampard and expert Marina Granovskaia have been given a touch of flavor in their plans to launch a summer primary review.
Abramovich is pleased that Chelsea is spending 50 million pounds on his 3 goals, and the rest of the cash is raised through sales, according to the Express.
Chelsea have already spent more than a million pounds this summer to sign Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech.
Former RB Leipzig striker has charged the Blues for 48 million pounds, while former Ajax star Ziyech has been signed for 33.3 million pounds, in a deal that can charge up to 36.7 million pounds.
But now the bosses of Stamford Bridge are turning to bring even more new blood.
IT’S HES-ING IT
Luis Suarez has asked the Barcelona board to talk to him and tell the striker if he is on sale as the talks intensify.
In an interview with El País, the striker criticized the club for its lack of communication and insists that he does know where he is.
He said, “We’re talking about some of the names the president has given, adjustments that can be made, but no one has told me that I have to do it.”
“If that’s the desire of the club, it would be great if the coach you choose speaks directly to me.
“It’s better to clarify if I’m one of those who need you to leave. That’s about to be seen.
“I also need the most productive thing for the club and my concept today is to continue, but if the club makes the decision that I am replaceable, I have no challenge in talking to those who decide.”
IT WILL COST NOW
Manchester United has made a bid of 27 million pounds for Douglas Costa, according to reports, but Juventus is left with 36 million pounds.
The 29-year-old Brazilian winger is one of the stars of the SEPT in the axe of The Serie A champions.
Andrea Pirlo allegedly introduced Costa, along with Aaron Ramsey and Alex Sandro, to the Mexican striker after stepping back from the Wolves’ million-pound valuation.
But Man Utd, in spite of everything, needs to point out his long-term goal, which he sees as a less expensive option for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho with 108 million pounds.
In fact, Corriere dello Sport claimed that United had already submitted an official offer of 27 million pounds.
But Juventus, despite his desperation to get Costa out of the books, expects to pocket another nine million pounds to the $36 million he spent on it in 2018.
BAY BAY
Bayer Director Leverkusen insisted there will be no “Crown reduction” for Kai Havertz or Jadon Sancho this summer.
Rudi Voller told Sportbuzzer: “At the Crown era, movement fees would possibly have decreased for many players.
“But Corona or Corona, this is the case of exceptional players like Havertz or Jadon Sancho. There is no Crown reduction for them.”
JA-NEVER SAY
Jadon Sancho refused to rule out a Manchester United after the club failed to meet the deadline set through Borussia Dortmund.
When asked what the long term holds, he told SoccerBible: “It would be easy to get carried away by [transfer speculation].
“You can players.
“For me, it’s about not doing those things and just focusing on hunting to make the most productive thing in the field… especially in training.
“For me, it’s about getting better every day.
“It is for me to keep smiling in my face and remain happy.
“I don’t look at all the noise and all that.
“I’d rather keep my head down, stay the target and every day.”
PUTTING THE BAZAAR
The members of the Azulgrana board would be split in half in Lionel Messi’s long career.
ESPN says that while the Argentine superstar is contemplating his options, some influential figures on the stage think it’s probably time to sell to the captain of Camp Nou.
The report says that some are concerned that Messi will have too much strength in Barca and that it is possible that the time has come to move the club in a new direction after its humiliation in the Champions League.
Others, however, are desperate to stop him given his influence on and off the field.
KALI DID
Manchester City has reached an agreement with Napoli for defence Kalidou Koulibaly, according to reports.
Napoli’s defenseman, 29, is wanted by several clubs this summer as they look behind their backs.
But for the Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, it is the City that will point to the Senegalese international.
BERNARD CASTLE
Arsenal would be willing to enter into an industrial agreement with Alexandre Lacazette transferred to Juventus and Federico Bernardeschi in the other direction.
Lacazette and Raúl Jiménez have been known as the Juve attack goals after the club freed Gonzalo Higuaín.
TRANSFER NEWS
Inter Milan is a sensational move for Lionel Messi after his last Europa League defeat against Sevilla.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A team is focusing on Messi’s touchdown with Barcelona ace to leave their club for years of training after a series of disagreements and consequences with the board.
On Thursday he had crisis talks with new manager Ronald Koeman, interrupting his vacation to chat.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is in “advanced conversations” with Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva about the final touch of a surprise summer play.
The Brazilian is about to play his last match for PSG in the Champions League final on Sunday after 8 years of remarkable service.
But while representing the Ligue 1 giants in Lisbon, discussions about Silva’s new club were in the background.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Magalhaes’ play saga has changed and Arsenal now reaches an agreement to re-sign Lille’s defense.
Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has revealed that the player could even be a Gunners player this weekend.
But that would only be if Man Utd does not offer his offer to the Brazilian central.
And finally, Newcastle has connected to Aaron Ramsey, bad for Juventus, adding equal to his salary of 400,000 euros consistent with the week.
The former Arsenal midfielder also appeared against the Wolves after suffering from a normal start with the Italian champions.
Now Tuttojuve suggests that the Magpies are willing to pay FOUR FIVE to 29 the salary of their most productive source of income, Jonjo Shelvey.
FEEL THE BERN
Arsenal can be a change of move with Juventus involving Alexandre Lacazette and Federico Bernardeschi.
The Italian champions are for a striker by coach Andrea Pirlo, who released veteran striker Gonzalo Higuain.
Raúl Jiménez of the Wolves, who scored 27 last season, remains the Juve’s number one goal.
But according to Nicolo Schira, Arsenal Striker Lacazaette has an alternative
And the Serie A kings to reduce their payroll, they can simply go with Striker Bernardeschi in any deal with the Gunners.
Bernardeschi has been in a close-up with Manchester United and, despite playing 38 times last season, the Italian’s career in Turin remains uncertain.
THE LONDON APPEAL
Lille Gabriel’s defence is reportedly now on the brink of Arsenal before Manchester United.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the 22-year-old could be just a Gunners player until Saturday.
But if the Red Devils fail to raise their bid, there will be the central defense.
It has been claimed that Lille prefers Gabriel to register for Napoli, but the player must move to the Premier League.
I’M JUST DATING.
Chelsea are reportedly at Ben Chilwell’s signing of 50 million pounds from Leicester City.
Blues boss Frank Lampard is desperate for his defense this summer and has made the left-back one of his main movement goals.
The 23-year-old has played for the Foxes since July 4 and has missed the last five games of the season.
However, Athletic says that in one position he has undergone medical checks with Chelsea doctors, who have decided he will be in a position to return to action in 3 weeks.
Left-back a problematic position for Lampard last season, with Emerson Palmieri and Marcos Alonso suffering to consolidate his outstanding position.
His difficulties allowed the club’s captain, César Azpilicueta, to be transferred to this position for the final leg of the season.
BLUE ANT
EXCLUSIVE – Chelsea boss Frank Lampard throws himself at Wigan to get coach Anthony Barry on his first team.
Lampard knows Barry is combining categories and has moved to take him to Stamford Bridge as Jody Morris’ new assistant.
Scouser Barry, 34, joined Wigan as Paul Cook came up and qualified as an emerging star with his concepts and wisdom helping the Latics.
Barry nearly settled in with Tranmere Rovers manager, but stayed with Wigan until this marvel approached.
I was in London to finish the move.
After leaving Coventry’s most sensible club in 2005, the former midfielder spent his entire playing career in the lower divisions and in non-league football.
His more than three hundred appearances have been at Accrington Stanley twice, in Yeovil, Chester City, Fleeetwood and Wrexham, where he retired in 2017.
RESCUE MISSION
Newcastle has been linked to the wrong Aaron Ramsey of Juventus, adding that he equals his salary of 400,000 euros a week.
The former Arsenal midfielder also appeared against the Wolves after suffering from a normal start with the Italian champions.
Now Tuttojuve suggests that the Magpies are willing to pay FOUR FIVE to 29 the salary of their most productive source of income, Jonjo Shelvey.
Ramsey controlled 4 goals in 35 games with Juve last season, and rarely adapted to his system.
And new boss Andrea Pirlo, who replaced the fired Maurizio Sarri, would like to finance new purchases.
In the most sensible way, the Old Lady has tactics to reduce her prices while football is affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
DOUBLE PLEASURE
Sunderland has decided on defenseman Morgan Feeney and goalkeeper Remi Matthews on one-year contracts.
Feeney, 21, left Everton last month after thirteen years at Merseyside, while Matthews, 26, joined after his contract expired at Bolton.
Black Cats boss Phil Parkinson said: “Morgan is a player with a pedigree who has been in and around the under-19 organization in England.
“Matthews is a great sign because we try to point out a headline and it’s very confusing because of the wage cap situation.”
GLORY SHEET
Defence John Egan has signed a new four-year contract at Sheffield United.
The foreigner of the 27-year-old Republic of Ireland has been a notable artist since he signed with the club for a record four million pounds in 2018.
Blades boss Chris Wilder said: “He’s been an integral component of our team for over two years and has taken his game to the next level.
“He’s a forged character who produces performances week after week as opposed to world-class players.”
CREOLES SWOOP
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has shown that the Parkhead club has approached Brighton’s defenseman Shane Duffy.
The Premier League’s West Ham loves central defender, who will be allowed to leave Brighton this summer.
We explained how the Parkhead team had favorites to get the 28-year-old, who stood out by Blackburn Rovers and Brighton.
Although he is reluctant to talk too much about a contracted player at the club, Lennon is a wonderful admirer of the Republic of Ireland international.
He told OTB Sports, “We’ve done research and we’ll see how it goes.”
It is believed that they need an initial one-season loan (a 2 million pound payment has been discussed), the Hammers are willing to save the 28-year-old with a permanent five-million-pound contract.
TEN PERFECT
Manchester City are in talks to buy French club Troyes, according to reports.
City Football Group already has nine in its team, led by four-time Premier League champions.
But according to the Irish Times, CFG bosses must come to an agreement to buy the department’s equipment at the time as the tenth team.
The report adds that they have held talks with several parties in France, Nancy.
But the resources recommend that ESTAC Troyes be your first selection and that an agreement can be reached for “millions of digits” of euros.
As with Girona in Spain and Lommel recently acquired in Belgium, Troyes would be an opportunity to invest in a small European component to expand the skill of young people and gain experience.
Troyes, who beat Newcastle in the 2001 Intertoto Cup final, narrowly missed promotion in the last two seasons after relegating Ligue 1 in 2018.
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