Football transfer news and rumours

Man Utd agree Alderweireld deal

Spurs will require a replacement before the transfer is completed

Manchester United have an agreement in place with Tottenham for the signing of Toby Alderweireld after a compromise was reached over his price, Goal understands.

The Red Devils had been put off by a £75m ($97m) price tag on Alderweireld, similar to what they faced with Harry Maguire.

But with the deal contingent on Spurs signing a replacement, United are continuing to work on backup plans, in case Alderweireld is not allowed to leave.


Witsel agrees to join Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have agreed to sign Belgium international Axel Witsel from Chinese side Tianjin Quanjian, the German club said on Monday.

Witsel, 29, a central defensive midfielder who impressed for Belgium during the World Cup in Russia, will be given a four-year contract by Dortmund.


Inter eye move for Balde

Inter are looking at move to bring Monaco's Keita Balde back to Serie A on loan, according to Gianlucadimarzio.com.

The Serie A side is still hoping to land Luka Modric from Real Madrid but are interested in bringing in another attacking player with Juan Mata and Balde options.

Balde is the more serious option of the two as Inter were interested in the former Lazio player before his move to France last season.


Leicester and Bournemouth battle for Championship defender

Leciester City and Bournemouth are each after Brentford defender Chris Mepham, with the Championship club rejecting bids from both, according to the Evening Standard.

Brentford does not want to sell the 20-year-old defender and are holding out for at least £15 million ($19m) and may demand as much as £20m. 

Both Leicester and Bournemouth may return with increased offers before Thursday's transfer deadline.


Chelsea defender Miazga heads to Nantes

Nantes have signed United States international Matt Miazga on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

Miazga has spent the past two seasons on loan with Eredivisie side Vitesse following his 2016 move from the Red Bulls to the Blues.

The defender also extended his contract with Chelsea, but Nantes have an option to purchase Miazga at the end of the loan.


Modric move may influence West Ham's Drinkwater pursuit

West Ham are hoping to secure Danny Drinkwater from London rivals Chelsea but may require Luka Modric to move on from Real Madrid for it to happen, reports the Mirror.

Inter want Modric and should they be able to acquire him, the Serie A side would be free to sell Matias Vecino to Chelsea, who would then allow Drinkwater to leave on loan.

If Modric doesn't sign, Chelsea might still be willing to let Drinkwater depart, but it would require the club identifying and signing a replacement before the transfer window closes. 


Chelsea to pay €100m Oblak release clause

The Blues need to close a deal before the close of the Premier League transfer window

Chelsea are preparing to meet the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak's €100m (£89m/$116m) release clause, according to Mundo Deportivo. 

The Blues have been looking for a replacement for Thibaut Courtois, who has been vocal about desiring a chance to play closer to his family, who live in Madrid.

Chelsea have targeted Alisson, Pepe Reina and Jordan Pickford at various points, but with those options off the table, they are prepared to pay for Oblak. 


Man Utd reject Pogba swap deal with Barca

Barca would have sent two players and £45m

Manchester United have refused a swap offer from Barcelona which would have sent Paul Pogba to the La Liga champions, reports Gianlucadimarzio.com.

The offer consisted of Yerry Mina, Andre Gomes and £45m (€50m/$58m) for Pogba.


Leicester City nearing deal for £13m defender

Leicester City are negotiating to bring in Filip Benkovic from Dinamo Zagreb for £13m ($17m), reports the Daily Mail.

The 21-year-old defender has featured at the youth international levels for Croatia, though he did not make their World Cup roster, and has drawn interest from Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea.

Leicester City have £60 million to spend after the sale of Riyad Mahrez to Manchester City. 


Man Utd can't pry Maguire from Leicester

Manchester United are preparing a £75m ($97m) bid for Leicester City defender Harry Maguire, but the Foxes are unwilling to sell, according to the Express.

Jose Mourinho has urged chairman Ed Woodward do everything he can to sign the England international, but Leicester's owners will not be swayed and are ready to double Maguire's wages in order to keep him.


Newcastle sign Rondon on loan, Gayle heads to West Brom

Newcastle United have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Venezuelan international Salomon Rondon on a season-long loan deal with Dwight Gayle heading in the opposite direction to West Bromwich Albion.

Rondon scored 24 Premier League goals since joining the Baggies three years ago, but couldn't prevent West Brom's relegation to the Championship last season.

Gayle shone in helping Newcastle gain promotion back to the Premier League in 2016/17, but scored just six times in 35 appearances in the top flight last season.


West Ham close to signing of Lucas Perez

The striker, 29, spent last season on loan at Deportivo La Coruna after failing to establish himself at the Emirates Stadium.

Perez, who joined the Gunners from Deportivo for £17.1m in 2016, would be West Ham's ninth signing since Manuel Pellegrini was named manager in May.


*** Source: AFP, Reuters, Goal.com, BBC 


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