Transfer News Live Updates.

05:55: Diego Costa has posted on his Instagram story
showing the Chelsea man dancing at a party in an
Atletico Madrid shirt.
The striker is trying to secure a return to the Spanish
side having been told by Antonio Conte he is not in his
plans.
The relationship between the pair has turned sour.
And when Chelsea team-mate Cesc Fabregas
commented laughing on the post, Costa replied: "Give
Conte a hug".
04:30: Real Madrid right-back Danilo has reportedly
agreed personal terms with Chelsea.
Manchester City have been credited with interest in
the Brazil international too, however, Chelsea are
leading the race for Danilo’s signature.
According to Brazilian outlet Globoesporte, the
defender has reached an agreement with the Blues.
Danilo has now left it up to Madrid and Chelsea to
negotiate his move, with negotiations advanced.
He is keen to join Antonio Conte’s side as the 26-year-
old believes he will get more game time at Chelsea
opposed to Madrid.
And it is said Danilo will swap Madrid for Chelsea
soon.
03:50: West Ham have stepped up their efforts to land
Mexico international Javier Hernandez.
The Bayer Leverkusen striker is set to leave the club
this summer, with Chelsea also reportedly interested.
But Slaven Bilic has made the former Manchester
United goalscorer his top striker target.
And according to The Sun, the player's representatives
have spoken to the Hammers about a return to
England.
Hernandez is apparently set for a club-record
£145,000-a-week deal, with West Ham ready to pay his
£13m buy-out clause.
03:05: Newcastle are set to bid £10m for Liverpool
winger Sheyi Ojo, reports claim.
Rafa Benitez has already been rebuffed after he
approached Liverpool about a loan for the 20-year-old.
Instead, The Sun say the Newcastle boss is ready to
go in with a permanent offer to help try and bolster his
squad.
Jurgen Klopp will leave Ojo out of Liverpool's squad for
their pre-season tour of Asia so he can discuss his
future.
01:30: Ander Herrera will ensure fellow Spaniard David
De Gea does not leave Manchester United for Real
Madrid.
The Red Devils are breaced for another approach from
the La Liga giants.
But on his United team-mate, Herrera said: "He's
happy.
"I'm going to do everything I can to make sure he
stays."
00:35: Arsenal are preparing to swoop for Mousa
Dembele and Virgil van Dijk, Express Sport
understands.
The Celtic striker is being eyed if Alexis Sanchez
leaves the Emirates this summer.
And Arsenal are also considering battling Liverpool for
Van Dijk, with a £45m bid being weighed up.
A move abroad may yet be sanctioned for Sanchez,
who wants Champions League football, and £30m-
rated Dembele could replace him.
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23:40: Jurgen Klopp insists he has the full backing of
Liverpool's owners in the transfer market and remains
hopeful of landing his top targets.
When asked if he had the financial support from the
owners, Klopp replied: "One hundred per cent.
“Ok, I didn’t ask if I could buy Ronaldo or the other
guys from Barcelona but I am absolutely fine with
this.
“If they could make it quicker, you can imagine they
would be here and trying. It’s not about money or
something like this.
“It is not about a number (of players). It is about how
it fits together. We will see.
“I felt we all ready had a pretty good side last year,
especially when everyone is fit and that gives me a
good feeling.”
22:55: Antonio Conte reportedly wants Pierre-Emerick
Aubameyang at Chelsea.
However, according to Sky Sports, the club only have
an eight-day window to land him.
Borussia Dortmund want his future sorted before they
leave for a training camp in Switzerland on July 24.
Chelsea are yet to make an official bid.
22:00: Ander Herrera says he will do whatever it takes
to make sure David de Gea stays at Manchester
United.
He said: "He's happy and I know this is going to sound
repetitive because I always say the same but David is
one of the few keepers who wins you points.
"I'm going to do everything I can to make sure he
stays."
21:00: Lucas Leiva has arrived in Italy for a medical
with Lazio ahead of completing a £5million transfer.
The 30-year-old is set to leave Liverpool after 10 years
at Anfield, where he made 247 Premier League
appearances for the Reds.
20:00: Manchester United have announced Sergio
Romero has signed a new contract.
The Argentine has put pen to paper on a deal which
extends his time at the club until June 2021.
Romero said: “I am delighted to have signed a new
contract. Who wouldn’t want to be at the biggest club
in the world?"
19:00: Isco has threatened to leave Real Madrid for
Barcelona if Eden Hazard signs for the club.
That's according to Diario Gol, who say the star is
worried about his future.
The arrival of Hazard would plunge Isco further down
the pecking order.
And, with Barcelona keen to sign a new midfielder, a
move could happen.
16:40: Arsenal are keen to sign Real Madrid striker
Alvaro Morata.
The Spain international is being tracked by Chelsea
after he missed out on a move to Manchester United.
But Don Balon say Arsenal are now ready to make a
move for him.
The Gunners reportedly feel he can be the perfect
replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who has told Arsene
Wenger he wants out.
14.55: Ander Herrera has claimed talk of him leaving
Manchester United for Barcelona this summer is
unfounded.
“There is nothing certain about Barcelona because I
am very happy at United," he said after United's 5-2
win over LA Galaxy.
"I feel valued and focused here."
Herrera's comments come after the Daily Star claimed
the midfielder will soon be offered a new five-year deal
by United.
12.35: Tottenham want a deal for Ross Barkley tied up
by the end of next week - but they will not pay
Everton's £50million fee.
The Mirror claim Spurs want everything wrapped up
before they jet off to America for their game against
Paris Saint-Germain next Sunday.
Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly told Tottenham
chairman Daniel Levy, Barkley is his No1 target.
However Spurs are not willing to match Everton's
£50m valuation and are offering just £30m for the
England international.
12:30: CHELSEA LOAN OUT MARCO VAN GINKEL
PSV have completed a loan deal for Chelsea midfielder
Marco van Ginkel.
The 24-year-old spent last season on loan at the
Eredivisie club, who failed to successfully defend their
league title won in 2016.
“PSV and Chelsea have reached an agreement on a
transfer for Marco van Ginkel,” a statement from the
Dutch club read.
“It is a loan deal for the duration of a season.
“PSV hope to quickly welcome the midfielder in
Switzerland, where he will join our training camp.”
12:20 Everton want to sign Liverpool target Virgil van
Dijk.
The Toffees are keen on adding to their defence and
are aware Southampton want £60m for Van Dijk.
Liverpool have already failed to sign the player, with
Saints having threatened a complaint to the Premier
League over their approach.
The Daily Star Sunday claim Everton manager Ronald
Koeman has been interested in the Dutchman since
January.
11.45: Chelsea target Andrea Blotti has reportedly been
tempted by a move to AC Milan .
Italian outlet CalcioMercato claim the the Blues could
miss out on Belotti to the Serie A giants who have
been spending big this summer.
The Torino striker is said to be open to the idea of
moving to the San Siro.
However, Milan do not have the luxury of activating
the 23-year-old's £87.5million release clause, which is
not valid for Serie A clubs.
Everton want to sign Virgil van Dijk
10.50: Manchester United are back in for Paris Saint-
Germain defender Serge Aurier, according to French
newspaper L'Equipe.
Aurier has been deemed surplus to requirements at
PSG and was not included in their pre-season tour of
the USA.
And the report says he could be handed a lifeline by
United who could snap him up for between
£17.5million and £21million.
However, the Ivorian was banned from entering the UK
last year for a Champions League game against
Arsenal after being convicted for assaulting a Police
officer, which could complicate the deal.
10:08: Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic wants to join
Manchester United, claim Irish newspaper the Sunday
World.
However, the Blues are unsure over a deal with their
Premier League rivals.
Matic is free to find a new club following Tiemoue
Bakayoko’s arrival at Stamford Bridge.
The report claims the Blues want Matic to head
abroad, with Juventus a possible option.
But Matic is keen to be reunited with former boss Jose
Mourinho at Old Trafford.
09:30: Wayne Rooney wants Ross Barkley to stay at
Everton amid concerns the England youngster is ready
to leave Goodison Park.
Barkley is out of contract next summer and Everton
have put a £50m price tag on him.
Rooney said: "With the ability that Ross has, of course
we all want him to be a part of what we're trying to
achieve at Everton.
"He can help us get better but the decision about his
future is down to him.
"I'm sure he will speak to the manager and do what's
right for him."
Everton have earmarked Gylfi Sigurdsson as a possible
replacement for Barkley.
Nemanja Matic (left) supposedly wants to join
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09:22: Ander Herrera will be offered a staggering
£200,000-a-week contract to remain at Manchester
United for four more years.
The Spaniard is wanted at Barcelona and has one year
left on his current deal.
But United want to double his wages and tie him down
to fresh terms until 2021.
That is according to the Daily Star Sunday, who claim
the midfielder will earn £41.6m including bonuses over
the length of the deal.
09.15: Jose Mourinho has admitted he is disappointed
Manchester United failed to reach an agreement for
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.
"It is a shame," Mourinho said after United's 5-2 win
over LA Galaxy.
"He is a player who made it to the first team with me
[at Real Madrid] and I have a special liking for.
"I enjoyed watching his evolution in Juventus and
Madrid.
"But we have not reached an agreement with his club
and I don't think he can end with us."

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