- Transfer news LIVE updates – Monday 29 July
- Manchester United are set to make a world record bid for Harry Maguire in the coming days
- Arsenal will complete the signing of Nicoals Pepe from Lille
- Barcelona continue to court Neymar but have been told they don’t need to sign him
10.15 UPDATE: Longstaff wanted United move
Sean Longstaff wanted to be a Manchester United player before the end of June.
The Newcastle ace remains on Manchester United’s radar but was posing for the club’s latest kit launch last week and Steve Bruce claims he is not for sale.
But the Manchester Evening News claim sources close to the midfielder wanted him to be a United player before the end of last month.
There is now just over a week left of the transfer window for United to sort out a deal.
Transfer news live: Sean Longstaff wants to join Manchester United (Image: GETTY)
09.50 UPDATE: CHO contract latest
Frank Lampard insists there is still work to do on Callum Hudson-Odoi’s new contract.
He said: “If he had agreed then that would mean he had signed and we’re not quite there yet but it’s very clear that the club are working towards that. I think talks have moved on very well in the last week or two, hence why the headlines came out, but it’s not done yet.
“The one thing that’s clear for me is I know I want to keep him here and the club wants to keep him because he’s a player we cherish.
He’s come through our Academy, he’s the present and the future of this club so we’re doing everything we can to get there.”
Transfer news live: Callum Hudson-Odoi is in talks over a new deal (Image: GETTY)
09.40 UDPATE: Pepe to make decision today
Nicolas Pepe will make a decision on his future according to Sky Sports’ David Reed.
He said: “Pepe is due back from his holiday today after competing at the Africa Cup of Nations and Lille then expect him to make a decision on his future.
“Arsenal and Napoli both have agreements in place with Lille for a deal that could be worth around £72m. Arsenal are confident of getting this one done and the terms they have offered are thought to be superior to those from Napoli.
“There was a slight twist over the weekend, we were told PSG might come in with a last minute approach, but we are told that Arsenal are the frontrunners alongside Napoli for this deal.”
Transfer news live: Nicolas Pepe is set to decide on his future today (Image: GETTY)
09.00 UPDATE: Klopp makes Elliott claim
Jurgen Klopp claims Harvey Elliott could have gone anywhere this summer after signing for Liverpool.
“I can say many positive things about the boy because we have signed him and he decided to join us when he could have gone pretty much anywhere,” Klopp said after Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Napoli on Sunday.
“He wanted to be part of Liverpool because of his talent.
“Now that he is here, let’s work with him. He needs game time, we have to see where he will get that.
“He is obviously a fine, fine footballer – that is the reason why were really interested.”
Transfer news: Latest news and gossip from the transfer window (Image: GETTY*REX)
Transfer news: Harvey Elliott joined Liverpool from Fulham this summer (Image: GETTY)
08.20 UPDATE: Neymar helping Arsenal
Neymar has inadvertently helped Arsenal seal a deal for Nicolas Pepe.
The Ivory Coast winger is on his way to the Emirates after the clubs agreed a £72m fee.
But had Neymar left PSG he could be heading there instead.
Pepe was keen to move to Paris but with no offer on the table he is heading for Arsenal instead.
Transfer news live: Neymar has helped Arsenal deal a deal for Nicolas Pepe (Image: GETTY)
08.00 UPDATE: Tottenham to land Lo Celso
Giovani Lo Celso is set to arrive in London this week to complete a club record transfer to Tottenham.
The Betis winger is expected to arrive for a Medical and will become Tottenham’s biggest ever signing.
Tottenham have already broken their transfer record this summer with the signing of Tanguy Ndombele but will go again with Lo Celso.
The deal for the Betis star is expected to be over £55m.
Transfer news: Giovani Lo Celso is set to join Tottenham (Image: GETTY)
07.45 UPDATE: Neymar to Barcelona claim
Samuel Eto’o claims Barcelona don’t need to sign Neymar this summer despite being linked to the Brazil star.
Barcelona want to bring back the forward this summer despite selling him two years ago.
But former striker Eto’o claims Lionel Messi is still the main star and will continue to shine with or without Neymar.
“If Neymar comes we will be happy but having Messi is the best signing of each year. With Messi we score two more and we can win.”
Transfer news live: Neymar could join Barcelona this summer (Image: GETTY)
07.30 UPDATE: Maguire deal in coming days
Manchester United will meet Leicester’s £80m valuation in the coming days, according to the Irish Independent.
United are looking at their options in defence and want to land Maguire but have been resistant to pay so much.
But with Eric Bailly picking up an injury their hand has been forced.
They will pocket money from the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan and will use that on signing Maguire from Leicester in a deal that will see him become the most expensive defender in the world.
07.15 UPDATE: Pepe to complete Arsenal switch
Nicolas Pepe is set to complete his move to Arsenal this week after a £72m fee was agreed.
Arsenal are set to shatter their transfer record with a move for Pepe after agreeing a deal with Lille.
The winger was identified as an alternative to Wilfried Zaha with Lille happy for Arsenal to structure payments to fit their budget.
And local Lille paper La Voix Du Nord claim the deal will be complete this week.
Transfer news: Nicolas Pepe will complete his move to Arsenal this week (Image: GETTY)
07.00 UPDATE: Liverpool winger set for exit
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed Ryan Kent will NOT leave the club on loan again.
Rangers have been keen to sign the winger again on loan but have now been told to stump up cash to sign him permanently.
Klopp said: “The time is over, I think, for loans, because of his age.
“The players need to find a place where they can settle. A loan is not an option.”
