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Transfer news LATEST: Alexis Sanchez returns to Arsenal training, Kelechi Iheanacho set for Leicester medical and more from Premier League and Europe

The date is August 1 and we're into the final month of this summer's transfer window, with Premier League football now just 11 days away.

Nemanja Matic's £40million move from Chelsea to Manchester United is the latest big done deal, but that could be trumped by Neymar's potential arrival at PSG. 

Keep up to date with all the latest development's with Sportsmail's ROBERT COTTINGHAM throughout the day. 


  • Robert Cottingham

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17:12
Thank you and good night

Thanks for joining us today for Sportsmail's Transfer News LIVE.

The proposed £196m Neymar transfer from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain is yet to be completed but appears to be drawing ever closer while Alexis Sanchez returned to training today with his Arsenal future still very much up in the air. 

Join us again tomorrow for more of the latest deals and goings on from Premier League and around Europe. 

17:02
Manchester United's man mountains

Nemanja Matic's transfer to Manchester United means yet another man mountain has moved to Old Trafford.

Of the seven signings Jose Mourinho has made since becoming United boss, only Henrikh Mkhitaryan is under 6ft - the physically imposing Red Devils squad also includes 6ft 2 Romelu Lukaku and 6ft 1 Victor Lindelof.

Here Sportsmail's PETE SOUTH examines the team of giants Mourinho is building in Manchester. 

Nemanja Matic becomes the latest giant to join Manchester United
16:47
Kostas Manolas set to 'extend Roma contract until 2022'

Former Chelsea target Kostas Manolas is reportedly ready to extend his contract with current side Roma until 2022.

Chelsea were interested a move for the Greece international before opting to sign his centre back partner Antonio Rudiger.

And Corriere dello Sport have reported that Manolas is now set to remain with Roma, with new manager Eusebio Di Francesco keen to hold on to his key players.

Kostas Manolas attracted interest from Chelsea earlier this summer (Getty)
16:39
Borussia Dortmund's Emre Mor 'attracting interest'

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has revealed winger Emre Mor is attracting interest from other clubs but has refused to comment further on his future.

'I don't get involved in speculation', Zorc told German outlet Kicker when asked about Mor. 'Emre More is attracting interest from several clubs'.

Turkey international Mor joined Dortmund last summer on a five-year deal from Danish side FC Nordsjaelland but struggled to nail down a first team place during his first season with the Bundesliga side.

Emre Mor joined Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2016 (Getty)
16:18
Manchester City's Marlos Moreno joins Girona on loan

A third Manchester City player has moved to Girona on loan - with Marlos Moreno becoming the latest to confirm a move to the newly-promoted La Liga outfit on Tuesday. 

The Colombian winger joined City in the summer of 2016 and spent a portion of last season at Deportivo La Coruna - where he suffered a serious knee injury.

Moreno follows City youngsters Aleix Garcia and Douglas Luiz in joining Girona ahead of the 2017-18 campaign. 

16:08
English club 'expresses interest' in Inigo Martinez

An unnamed English club has reportedly expressed an interest in triggering Inigo Martinez's release clause at Real Sociedad.

Spanish outlet AS report that the 26-year-old defender has attracted interest from a Premier League side - his release clause is believed to be £26.8million.

Martinez has established himself as a key player for Sociedad since progressing through the Basque side's youth system and into their first team. He has made four appearances for the Spanish national team.

Inigo Martinez is believed to have a release clause of £26.8million
15:53
Burke and Cullen confirm Bolton loan deals

Bolton have confirmed the two loan signings of West Ham duo Josh Cullen and Reece Burke. 

SIMON JONES reported earlier on Tuesday that Bolton were on the brink of announcing temporary deals for the West Ham youngsters. 

And the newly-promoted Championship have now confirmed the move, tweeting a photo of Cullen and Burke posing with Trotters boss Phil Parkinson.

15:23
Liverpool keeper Shamal George joins Carlisle on loan

Liverpool youngster Shamal George has signed a new contract with Jurgen Klopp's side and then immediately joined Carlisle on loan. 

George told Liverpool's official website: 'It has been a dream for me to play for this club, so to get another contract on top of what I’ve already had is a good feeling'.

The 19-year-old has moved to the League Two side initially until January - he has yet to feature for Liverpool's first team.

Read the full story here

15:17
Alexis Sanchez back in Arsenal training

Alexis Sanchez has returned to pre-season training with Arsenal at London Colney with the Chilean's future still very much up in the air. 

The 28-year-old was pictured being put through his paces on Tuesday, he was originally due back two days earlier but was allowed extra time off because of an illness. 

Sanchez has yet to agree a new contract at the Emirates with his current deal set to expire in a year - Manchester City remain keen on the forward.

Read the full story from Sportsmail's BEN NAGLE.

Alexis Sanchez was pictured training with Arsenal at London Colney
15:04
Sunderland close in on two-year deal for keeper Ruiter

SIMON JONES: Sunderland are preparing to sign goalkeeper Robbin Ruiter on a two-year deal after he impressed on trial

The 30-year-old former Utrecht keeper also had interest from Burnley but looks set to join the relegated Black Cats. 

Sunderland are looking for a new goalkeeper having sold Vito Mannone to fellow Championship side Reading last month.  

Robin Ruiter has been on trial with Sunderland this pre-season
14:21
Fleetwood sign Aiden O'Neill on loan from Burnley
Fleetwood have signed midfielder Aiden O'Neill on a season-long loan from Burnley.

O'Neill made his Premier League debut last season in Burnley's home win over Liverpool but will now spend the 2017-18 campaign continuing his development with Uwe Rosler's outfit.

The 19-year-old is an Australian-born midfielder who joined Burnley in 2014 - he spent a portion of last season on loan with Oldham. 

14:15
Bolton close in on loan deals for West Ham duo

SIMON JONES: Bolton are close to confirming the loan signings of West Ham pair Reece Burke and Josh Cullen.

The Championship side are also taking another look at former Portugal international Yannick Djalo.

The 31-year-old ex-Sporting Lisbon and Benfica forward is training with the squad this week.

Josh Cullen (pictured) and Reece Burke are close to joining Bolton on loan
14:08
Douglas Luiz joins Girona on loan

Douglas Luiz has followed Aleix Garcia in joining newly-promoted La Liga outfit Girona on a season-long loan. 

The 19-year-old Brazilian joined City from Vasco de Gama last month but will begin the adaptation to European football by spending a campaign on loan at Girona. 

Luiz moved to City for a fee of £10.7million and signed a five-year deal with Pep Guardiola's side.

14:04
Anderlecht willing to accept £22m for Dendoncker

Anderlecht sporting director Herman van Holsbeeck has revealed he would consider an offer as low as £22m as an acceptable price for star midfielder Leander Dendoncker.

Dendoncker has emerged as a key player for Anderlecht having progressed from their academy and into the first team - even earning two caps for the Belgian national team.

But van Holsbeeck admits though they want to keep hold of him, they would be willing to accept bids between £22m and £31m.

'We want to cherish him, but if a club is willing to pay between £22m and £31m, we have a problem', van Holsbeeck told Belgian website Het Belang.

Leander Dendoncker has earned two caps for the Belgian national team
13:56
PSG and Manchester City flashback

Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on a £196m move for Barcelona forward Neymar and Manchester City's outlay this summer has totalled £220m already.

But 10 years ago both clubs were in very different situations before the Qatari and Emirati riches transformed their fortunes. 

Here Sportsmail's ADAM SHERGOLD takes a retrospective look back at how City and PSG have dramatically changed over the last decade. 

Stephen Ireland and Darius Vassell were stars of Manchester City's team 10 years ago (PA)
13:41
Birmingham bid £5m for Flint and Bryan

SAMI MOKBEL: Birmingham have tabled a £5million offer for Bristol City duo Aden Flint and Joe Bryan.

Harry Redknapp wants to strengthen his squad ahead of the season opener against Ipswich on Saturday.

And defensive duo Flint, 28, and Bryan, 23, are two the Blues manager wants to add to his squad this week. 

Joe Bryan (pictured) and Aden Flint are targets for Birmingham boss Harry Redknapp (Getty)
13:32
Kelechi Iheanacho due for Leicester medical

SIMON JONES: Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is due to undergo a medical at Leicester later this afternoon. 

The Foxes are closing in on a £25million move for the striker, who found game time hard to come by at the Etihad last season under Pep Guardiola. 

Iheanacho is set to become Leicester's fourth signing of the summer, following Harry Maguire, Eldin Jakupovic and Vicente Iborra in moving to the King Power. 

Read the full story from Sportsmail's BEN NAGLE here. 

Fernando could be another City player on his way out, the Brazilian midfielder has opened talks with Turkish giants Galatasaray

Kelechi Iheanacho is due for a medical at Leicester this afternoon (Getty)
13:16
Manchester City's Aleix Garcia joins Girona on loan

Manchester City midfielder Aleix Garcia has joined newly-promoted La Liga side Girona on a season-long loan deal.

Garcia, 20, was on the fringes of City's first team last year and started in their 1-0 Manchester derby loss to United in the EFL Cup quarter-final.

Girona were taken over by a consortium headed by Pep Guardiola's football agent brother Pere in 2015 - they have since emerged as a feeder club for City and have also taken Pablo Maffeo on loan.

13:04
PSG ready to 'make space for Neymar'

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly preparing for the arrival of Neymar by selling two key members of their current playing squad.

Spanish newspaper AS report that right back Serge Aurier and central midfielder Blaise Matuidi are available for transfer as they create space ahead of Neymar's arrival in a £196m deal from Barcelona.

Aurier's position at PSG is under threat following their signing of fellow right back Dani Alves while Blaise Matuidi has attracted interest from Juventus.

Serge Aurier (left) and Blaise Matuidi could leave PSG this summer (Getty)
12:53
Liverpool 'targeting' Renato Sanches

Renato Sanches has emerged as a potential transfer target for Liverpool, according to German newspaper Bild.

Bayern Munich are willing to let the midfielder leave after he failed to nail down a starting spot in the Bundesliga champions' first team last season.

And Bild report that Jurgen Klopp is ready to offer Sanches an escape route with the promise of more playing time at Anfield.

Renato Sanches has emerged as a potential target for Liverpool according to German outlet Bild
12:46
Birthday boy Matic trains with Manchester United for first time

Nemanja Matic has been pictured in action for the first time in Manchester United colours as the £40million man trained at his new side's Aon Training Complex on his 29th birthday.

Matic completed his move from Chelsea to United on Monday explaining that he couldn't turn down the opportunity to link up with Jose Mourinho once more. 

The Serbia international could make his first appearance for United in a pre-season friendly against Sampdoria in Dublin on Wednesday 

READ the full transcript of Matic's interview after his move to Old Trafford. 

Nemanja Matic joined Manchester United from Chelsea on Monday
12:27
Sevilla announce Jesus Navas signing with bizarre video

Sevilla have signed Jesus Navas on a four-year contract following the winger's release from Manchester City, the Spanish club announced with a bizarre kidnapping video.

A video posted to Sevilla's Twitter account saw Navas being surprised from behind and blindfolded before getting shoved into a car boot.

He later takes his blindfold off to see he is outside Sevilla's Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan ground, where he previously plied his trade before joining City.

Nolito has also made the move from City to Sevilla this summer after just one season spent in Manchester.

Read the full story from Sportsmail's ALEX MARTIN.

12:14
Carlton Cole's contract set to be terminated at Indonesian club

Carlton Cole's contract at Persib Bandung is set to be terminated after the former West Ham striker failed to score a goal since joining the Indonesian side in March.

Persib manager Umuh Muchtar told AFP: 'It's the management's decision to dismiss him, we will have a new player in the second round of the season.

'He plays very badly compared to the other (foreign players) who have joined Persib. He had the worst performance'.

Read the full story from Sportsmail's ANTHONY HAY here. 

Carlton Cole relaxes during a training session with Persib Bandung
12:03
Lincoln loan Reading defender Rob Dickie

Lincoln have signed Reading defender Rob Dickie on a six-month loan deal as they prepare for life in League Two.

Dickie spent a portion of last season on loan at Cheltenham Town and also spent time captaining Reading's U23 side.

Imps manager Danny Cowley told the club's official site he hoped the deal could be made permanent at the end of Dickie's loan.

11:55
Ashley Cole 'thinking about' Birmingham move

Ashley Cole has revealed he is weighing up a move to Championship side Birmingham City.

The former Chelsea left back has just six months left on his contract at Major League Soccer outfit Los Angeles Galaxy who he joined in January 2016 after an unsuccessful spell with Roma.

And when asked about a potential move to join Harry Redknapp's side, Cole told reporters in Los Angeles: 'Yeah, I'm just waiting to kind of see and keep my options open. It's six months left here so it's something I'm thinking about, yeah'.

Ashley Cole said he was 'thinking about' a move to Birmingham City
11:46
Monaco up asking price for Mbappe to £178m

PETE JENSON: Monaco are in danger of pricing 18-year-old Kylian Mbappé out of a move this summer after bumping his asking price up to £178m (€200m).

The Ligue 1 champions have made the move because they hope to attract Barcelona into the race Mbappe, once the Catalans have received a £196m windfall from the sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain.

Real Madrid had made it known last week they were prepared to pay £160m for Mbappe's services but Monaco are now asking for £178m.

Mbappe still harbours concerns that his development will be stifled should he move to the Santiago Bernabeu and has been swayed by the prospect of linking up with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

Kylian Mbappe helped fire Monaco to Ligue 1 glory last season
11:37
Nice could move for Samir Nasri

MATT BARLOW: Nice are emerging as a possible destination for Manchester City outcast Samir Nasri.

Nasri, back from a successful season on loan at Sevilla, has two years left on his £180,000-a-week City contract.

He has performed well on their pre-season tour but Pep Guardiola's squad is awash with midfield talent and the 30-year-old is up for sale, with City hoping for a fee close to £10million.

Samir Nasri has impressed on Manchester City's pre-season tour
11:28
Antoine Griezmann 'favourite' to replace Neymar

JAMES DUTTON: Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann has been identified as Barcelona's No 1 target to replace the Paris Saint-Germain-bound Neymar, according to Spanish outlet Sport.

Neymar is edging closer towards a £196million transfer to PSG this summer and Barcelona are trying to line up a suitable replacement for the Brazilian star. 

And Sport report that France international Griezmann is 'the favourite' among the Nou Camp hierarchy to replace Neymar - despite Atletico's transfer ban.

Antoine Griezmann has emerged as a target for Barcelona, according to Spanish outlet Sport
11:15
Matias Vecino undergoes medical ahead of Inter move

Matias Vecino is set to become the second Fiorentina player to join Inter this summer after the Uruguay international was pictured having a medical at a Nerazzurri facility.

Vecino, 25, impressed alongside Borja Valero in Fiorentina's midfielde last season - Valero made the move to Inter last month.

If the deal is completed Vecino would become Inter's fourth signing of the summer after Daniele Padelli, Milan Skriniar and Valero.

11:06
Brentford weighing up move for George Evans

SIMON JONES: Brentford are considering a move for Reading's George Evans.

The 22-year-old only joined from Manchester City in January last year and has impressed playing a pivotal role as Reading narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League.

Brentford manager Dean Smith worked with Evans while at Walsall where the versatile midfielder had a loan spell in 2015-16 and also tried to sign him prior to being pipped by Reading.

George Evans played under Dean Smith during a loan spell at Walsall in 2015-16 (Getty)
10:56
Robbie Keane in talks with Teddy Sheringham's Atletico de Kolkata

SIMON JONES: Robbie Keane is in talks to link up with Teddy Sheringham at Atletico de Kolkata.

The 37-year-old free agent, who has also been speaking to Harry Redknapp about a deal at Birmingham City, is tempted by a move to the Indian Super League which starts on October 1 and runs to December.

His former Tottenham teammate Sheringham is now coach of Kolkata.

Robbie Keane left Los Angeles Galaxy at the end of the MLS season (Getty)
10:50
Neymar arrives in Dubai ahead of proposed £196m PSG

ANTHONY HAY: Neymar appears to have moved a step closer to finalising his move to Paris Saint-Germain as the Brazilian has arrived in the Middle East ahead of a potential medical.

The unsettled Barcelona star has left Asia, where he was taking part in sponsorship responsibilities, and flown to Dubai.

Neymar was expected to fly to Doha to undergo a medical with the French giants but he appears to have made a pit stop in Dubai.

Neymar posted this video from Dubai to his Instagram account (Instagram: @neymarjr)
10:44
Liverpool 'turn down £89m Coutinho bid' from Barcelona

Liverpool have rejected an £89million bid from Barcelona for star midfielder Philippe Coutinho, according to Spanish newspaper Sport.

Sport report that Barcelona returned with an improved offer for Coutinho after they saw a £72million bid rejected last month.

However the second bid has also been rejected by Liverpool - whose manager Jurgen Klopp remains defiant on keeping the Brazil international.

Jurgen Klopp has said there is no chance Philippe Coutinho will be sold this summer
10:33
Leon Britton: 'I think Gylfi Sigurdsson will go'

JAMES DUTTON: Swansea captain Leon Britton believes star player Gylfi Sigurdsson will join Everton this summer.

Sportsmail revealed this weekend that the Icelandic international asked Swansea to let him speak with Ronald Koeman's side over a proposed £45m transfer.

And speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live on Monday, Britton said: 'His stats last year in terms of assists and goals, you'd think he'd be playing for one of the clubs in the top half of the table. He's a big influence in the top end of the pitch for us, but unfortunately the club we're at, Swansea, when the bigger teams come calling it is hard to keep him.

'The club have stood firm. By all accounts they've said they want £50m. I don't know if it's going to get done. I think Everton have maybe offered £40-45m so I think there'll be some movement now and Gylfi will go.'

Sigurdsson did not play for Swansea against Birmingham on Saturday 'due to the current transfer speculation surrounding him'
10:20
Ryan Brunt joins Exeter after impressing on trial

Exeter have signed Ryan Brunt after the 24-year-old striker impressed on trial during pre-season.

Brunt becomes the Grecians third signing of the summer and joins following his release from Plymouth this summer.

Defenders Dean Moxey and Luke Croll have already moved to Exeter this window on free transfers - from Bolton and Crystal Palace respectively.

10:15
Leyton Orient sign defender Jamie Sendles-White

Leyton Orient have continued their squad overhaul by signing defender Jamie Sendles-White on a one-year contract. 

Sendles-White was with Swindon last season and is a former Northern Ireland U21 international - he plays primarily at centre back. 

Orient are preparing for life outside the Football League having dropped into the fifth tier amid financial trouble last season.

10:11
Wolves sign Brazilian forward Leo Bonatini on loan

Wolves have confirmed the arrival of Brazilian striker Leo Bonatini on a season-long loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. 

The 23-year-old has joined the Championship side after one year with Al-Hilal, he had previously been at Brazilian outfit Estoril. 

Bonatini scored 15 goals in 36 appearances last season as he helped fire Al-Hilal to the Saudi Arabian league title.

10:06
Chelsea interested in Danny Drinkwater

SIMON JONES: Chelsea are interested in signing Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater after the Premier League champions let Nemanja Matic join Manchester United for £40million.

Manager Antonio Conte wants to bolster his options with just 17 senior first team players currently on the books at Stamford Bridge.

England international Drinkwater is on that list as well as names such as Renato Sanches at Bayern Munich, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain at Arsenal and Everton's Ross Barkley.

Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater is attracting interest from Chelsea
09:55
Alexis Sanchez arrives in London

BEN NAGLE: Alexis Sanchez has touched down on British soil ahead of his return to Arsenal training on Tuesday, but the Chilean star is still eyeing a move away from the club.

Sanchez was initially set to return to London Conley on Sunday, but flu kept him in Chile for a further two days.

He was pictured at Santiago Airport alongside his lawyer Ruben Inostroza on Sunday, as he boarded a flight to London via Paris. His brief stop-off in France has led to some fans questioning whether PSG is his next destination, while Man City supporters are still hopeful he will arrive at the Etihad.

Alexis Sanchez poses next to his lawyer Ruben Inostroza on Sunday at Santiago Airport
09:51
German starlet Aymen Barkok 'flattered' by Arsenal interest

Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Aymen Barkok has revealed Arsenal have yet to make an approach for him but says he is flattered by their interest and would be attracted by the prospect of playing in the Europa League.

When asked if Arsenal had made an approach for his services, Barkok told German outlet Weisbadener Kurier: ‘I have not received a request yet. But, of course, I am flattered.

'It would be great to play in the Europa League or Champions League. But that is still a long way away. I have to prove myself in the Bundesliga.’

Aymen Barkok is a former Germany U17 international (Getty)
09:43
Arsenal struggling to clear out squad players

SAMI MOKBEL: Arsenal are struggling to execute a squad clear-out with a number of unwanted players unwilling to accept pay cuts to leave the club.

The likes of Jack Wilshere, David Ospina, Kieran Gibbs, Carl Jenkinson, Lucas Perez, Calum Chambers and Mathieu Debuchy can all leave the club this summer with Arsene Wenger's side keen to slash £19million off their wage bill.

But Arsenal have found that a number of fringe players are reluctant to move with buyers unwilling or unable to meet their wage demands.

Jack Wilshere is available to leave the Emirates this summer
09:31
Klopp: 'Nothing to interpret' over Coutinho future

DOMINIC KING: Jurgen Klopp remains adamant that Liverpool will not sell Philippe Coutinho this summer and hit out at a reporter asking him about the Brazilian's future at a press conference in Munich.

When asked if Coutinho moving to Barcelona would see Liverpool return with a bid for Keita, Klopp replied: 'You formulate the question in a strange way. Where is the interpretation if you say he (Coutinho) is not available to be sold?

'The word "not" means there is nothing to interpret. It is nothing new from our point of view.'

Philippe Coutinho attracted a £72million bid from Barcelona last month
09:23
Watford sign Richarlison for £11.2m

Watford have signed 20-year-old Brazilian striker Richarlison from Fluminense for £11.2million.

The Hornets have agreed personal terms with Richarlison, who was also attracting interest from Chelsea and Ajax.

Watford remain confident their new purchase will be able to secure a work permit so they can avoid sending him on loan to Serie A side Udinese.

Richarlison has a medical scheduled for Tuesday - he is a Brazil U20 international who netted 10 goals in 21 league appearances last season.

Richarlison (right) has joined Watford from Brazilian side Fluminense
09:14
Southampton preparing Van Dijk replacement

SIMON JONES - Southampton are weighing up a £12million move for Lazio centre back Wesley Hoedt as they prepare for Virgil van Dijk's departure.

The £60million-rated Van Dijk is due to discuss his future with the club this week after telling them he wanted to move on. He spent last week training on his own at Southampton's Staplewood training base while the team were on a pre-season trip to France.

And Southampton look to be preparing for the eventuality of Van Dijk's departure, having opened talks with Lazio over 23-year-old Hoedt. 

Southampton are interested in signing Lazio's Wesley Hoedt
09:09
Good morning!

Hello and welcome to another day of Transfer News LIVE. With the opening match of the Premier League season just 11 days away teams are desperately trying to prepare their squads for the rigours of the upcoming campaign.

Stay with us throughout this glorious summer's day to keep up to date with all the latest transfer developments.

Nemanja Matic completed a £40million transfer to Manchester United from Chelsea on Monday
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