Football transfer rumours: Man Utd’s ‘most likely signing’ revealed; Chelsea make Gomez enquiry
PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte is Manchester United’s ‘most likely signing’ between now and the end of the summer transfer window. However, while the two clubs remain in talks and on good terms, there’s still an £8.5m difference in valuation. (Daily Telegraph)
Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite remains a target for Man Utd, though a deal is unlikely to be completed this window. (Daily Mail)
Arsenal have been told by Real Sociedad they will need to pay at least £34m if they are to sign Mikel Merino, who has only one year left to run on his contract. (COPE – Spain)
Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka is eager to leave and play under Hansi Flick again at Barcelona though the Catalan giants would only be able to afford a loan with his wages subsidised. (El Nacional – Spain)
Barcelona would like to bring in another midfielder ahead of Ilkay Gundogan’s expected return to Manchester United and had looked at Youssouf Fofana prior to his move to AC Milan. Full-back Joao Cancelo, however, is not expected to rejoin Barca. (SPORT – Spain)
Gundogan was actually offered to Real Madrid last summer prior to signing for Barcelona on a free transfer, but the move fell through. (Jose Felix Diaz)
Al Nassr centre-back Aymeric Laporte continues to be linked with Real Madrid, but there is also the possibility of a move back to Athletic Club. (Fichajes – Spain)
Chelsea have asked Liverpool about the availability of defender Joe Gomez, who is considering his future at Anfield. (Si Phillips)
Liverpool could rival Arsenal for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, though he has already agreed personal terms with the Gunners. (Mundo Deportivo – Spain)
Tottenham Hotspurs will make renewed efforts to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes ahead of the transfer deadline. (GIVEMESPORT)
Aston Villa could allow new signing Samuel Iling-Junior to leave on loan. The winger joined Villa earlier this summer as part of the deal which sent Douglas Luiz to Juventus. (Express & Star)
Fulham have reached an agreement in principle to re-sign Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace for £30m inclusive of add-ons. (The Athletic)
Source: 90mins
