Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea reach Carney Chukwuemeka agreement as Newcastle denied in James Maddison bid

Chelsea are closing in on two new signings as talks progress for Brighton defender Marc Cucurella and Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina. Contracts for the 18-year-old Slonina have already been signed, according to reports, and it is only a matter of time until the wonderkid – who was a target for Real Madrid – is announced by Chelsea. He has signed a six-year deal and will stay in Chicago on loan this season. Cucurella meanwhile is widely reported as being on the verge of a move to Stamford Bridge, with personal terms verbally agreed, after Chelsea told Brighton they were willing to pay the £50m asking price which Manchester City baulked at.

Leicester have told Newcastle they want at least £60m for James Maddison, according to Football Insider. The England winger has been the subject of two rejected bids already while Brendan Rodgers has dismissed the idea of selling their creative fulcrum, but Maddison is reportedly keen to join the Magpies at St James’ Park, where he can expect a significant payrise.

Elsewhere Manchester United are still thought to be fighting Chelsea for Frenkie de Jong’s signature as both clubs look to pick the Dutch midfielder from Barcelona. United are ready to offer De Jong an enormous £450,000 per week salary and pay off the £17m he is owed by Barcelona in deferred wages during the pandemic, according to Sport in Spain. However, Chelsea are also now in the running and are ready to make an offer if De Jong decides to leave the Nou Camp, Sport writes, with Barca then ready to buy Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva as a replacement.

Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and updates below.

Transfer news LIVE

• Aaron Ramsey completes move to Nice

• Chelsea near signing of teenage wonderkid goalkeeper

• Chelsea beating Man City to Marc Cucurella transfer

• Diogo Jota signs new long-term contract at Liverpool

• Idrissa Gueye set for Everton return

• Brentford close in on Mikkel Damsgaard

Breaking! Chelsea reach agreement with Aston Villa for Carney Chukwuemeka

17:37 , Jamie Braidwood

Wow - who saw this coming! Chelsea and Aston Villa have confirmed that an agreement has been reached for the transfer of 18-year-old England youth international Carney Chukwuemeka.

Chelsea interested in Kyle Walker-Peters

17:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Not content with raiding one South Coast club for a full-back, Chelsea are reportedly keen on Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters to bolster their right-sided options. Cesar Azpilicueta continues to be linked with a move to Barcelona and The Guardian report that Walker-Peters is seen as a player who could even compete with fellow England international Reece James at right-back.

Barcelona’s Silva lining

17:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It’s been a curious summer at Barcelona, and the Catalan club are said to still be eyeing more additions despite their financial issues. The sale of a quarter of Barça Studios to socios.com for 100m euros has created some more financial wiggle room, and Joan Laporta suggested the club could yet make another signing or two before deadline day.

“It’s a long summer,” the Barcelona president said. “[The market] doesn’t finish until August 31. We have to register the new signings and hopefully we can do that before August 13 (when the Spanish season starts). Then we will see what happens. It could be that there is another signing.”

Bernardo Silva has been strongly mentioned as a player of interest, and the Daily Mail report that Barcelona could bid for the Manchester City creator, a favourite of manager Xavi.

Cesc Fabregas impressed by Arsenal’s summer business

16:50 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Cesc Fabregas believes that Arsenal have conducted their transfer business “very well” this summer and predicted that his former club are set for an exciting season.

“I think Mikel [Arteta] is doing a good job, I think Edu is doing a fantastic job,” Fabregas told Sky Sports. “When we talk about football people, Edu is a football man.

“He has the patience and knows exactly what it takes to build a project. You cannot do it in one day; sometimes the market doesn’t allow you get the right players, sometimes you are too young to compete, as it happened at Arsenal for one or two years.

“But I think Arsenal are now mature, the young players are not so young anymore. I see a different phase; they have signed very well, they strengthened the team in certain areas they are struggling, and I am really looking to the season because it’s exciting.”

Diogo Jota signs long-term deal with Liverpool

16:35 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Diogo Jota has signed a new deal with Liverpool, committing his long-term future to the club.

The Portuguese forward is set to miss the opening weeks of the Premier League season with a hamstring injury, but could be back in training within the next fortnight.

Jota’s deal follows that of Mohamed Salah, who similarly extended his deal with Liverpool at the start of July.

“Well, [I’m] really proud, I have to say,” Jota told Liverpoolfc.com after signing his new contract.

“Obviously since I arrived two years ago I established myself as an important player in this team – that’s what I wanted from the beginning.

“Now, signing a new long-term deal, it’s obviously from the club’s perspective proof of the belief in myself as a player. For me, obviously it’s really good to establish I’ll be here for a while.

“So, the beginning of a new season, let’s do it.”

Brentford close in on Mikkel Damsgaard

16:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Christian Eriksen’s decision to move on from Brentford has left a vacancy for a creative Dane in Thomas Frank’s squad, and it seems that Sampdoria’s Mikkel Damsgaard could be just the man for the job. The 22-year-old, a standout at Euro 2020, endured an injury-hit Serie A campaign last season, but is a player of real potential who should be a good fit at the newly-rechristened Gtech Community Stadium.

Idrissa Gueye set for Everton return

16:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Idrissa Gueye’s return to Everton could be confirmed in advance of the club’s Premier League opener against Chelsea on Saturday evening. The holding midfielder spent three years at Goodison Park before departing for Paris Saint-Germain in 2019 for a reported fee of £30 million, and is now set to return to Merseyside, with Le Parisien suggesting that Everton are prepared to pay “up to €10 million” to bring him back.

Alexis Sanchez up for grabs after Inter end Chilean’s contract

15:50 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Alexis Sanchez is free to seek a new club after Inter terminated the Chilean’s contract a year before it was due to end.

The former Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United forward was a bit-part figure in Milan last season, failing to command a regular starting place. Sanchez has been linked with Marseille, and the French club are reportedly the favourites to secure his signature.

Chelsea interested in Kyle Walker-Peters

15:39 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Not content with raiding one South Coast club for a full-back, Chelsea are reportedly keen on Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters to bolster their right-sided options. Cesar Azpilicueta continues to be linked with a move to Barcelona and The Guardian report that Walker-Peters is seen as a player who could even compete with fellow England international Reece James at right-back.

Done Deal! Arthur Masuaku joins Besitkas from West Ham

15:33 , Harry Latham-Coyle

West Ham have confirmed that left-sided player Arthur Masuaku has joined Besiktas on a season-long loan deal. The versatile Democratic Republic of the Congo international signed for the London club in 2016, appearing more than 100 times in the Premier League. West Ham have confirmed that the deal does include an option to buy.

Frenkie de Jong’s deferred wages explained: Why Barcelona stand-off is part of growing trend

15:30 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It has been the transfer saga of the summer, but could Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona become messier still? Mark Critchley explains the situation with the Dutch midfielder, his deferred wages and the likelihood of De Jong becoming a Manchester United player before the window closes.

Frenkie de Jong’s wages explained: Why Barcelona stand-off is part of a growing trend

Martin Dubrakva to replace Kasper Schmeichel at Leicester?

15:15 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Leicester, yet to make a signing this summer, seem set to lose their captain this week, with Kasper Schmeichel travelling to Nice for a medical and set to bring to an end an 11-year stint at the club. To replace him, the Daily Mail suggest Martin Dubrakva could be a tempting option. The Newcastle goalkeeper saw Nick Pope arrive at the club earlier in the window and could move on in hopes of a starting spot.

Christian Eriksen reveals previous discussions about Manchester United move

15:00 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Christian Eriksen has revealed that he had previously held discussions about joining Manchester United before sealing a move to the club this summer. Eriksen moved to Old Trafford on a free this summer after a productive spell with Brentford, but has admitted he could have moved to Manchester earlier in his career if the “timing” had been right.

“At Spurs I’ve spoken to every manager who’s been here at Man United to see what the situation was,” the 30-year-old said. “But I was at Spurs at the time and I really couldn’t see myself playing in another English team at that time. I went abroad and went to Inter.

“It’s been on the books, well, not on the books but it’s been spoken about. For me, it wasn’t the [right] timing. I was at Spurs for a long time and I wanted to try something abroad and I went to Inter and ended up having a lovely time.”

Roberto Firmino adamant he wants to stay at Liverpool

14:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Roberto Firmino is into the final year of his deal at Liverpool and has been linked with a move to Juventus. But, as The Independent’s Senior Football Writer Richard Jolly reports, the Brazilian insists he is keen to stay on Merseyside, while Jurgen Klopp has underlined Firmino’s importance to his side.

Roberto Firmino adamant he wants to stay at Liverpool

Manchester City targeting a different Spanish full-back

14:42 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Manchester City appear likely to miss out on Marc Cucurella, but the club are said to be in talks over an alternative Spanish left-back. David Ornstein of The Athletic reports that Sergio Gomez of Anderlecht has emerged as a strong target for the club, though notes that he is seen as a developmental player. This may mean that Manchester City still seek a new senior left-back after being unwilling to meet Brighton’s asking price for Cucurella.

Joe Rodon signs for Rennes

14:35 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A flurry of early incomings leaves Spurs looking to offload a few surplus bodies between now and the end of the summer, with Harry Winks, Giovani Lo Celso, Tanguy Ndombele and Sergio Reguilon among the first-team squad members who could be set to move on.

Already out the door, at least temporarily, is Joe Rodon, who is Brittany-bound after joining Rennes on loan.

Bernd Leno having Fulham medical

14:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Bernd Leno is on the verge of completing his move to Fulham after undergoing a medical. A fee of £8 million has reportedly been agreed with Arsenal, who are prepared to let the German go after the arrival of USA international Matt Turner this summer.

A number of reports suggest that the deal could be done as soon as today, with Leno likely to supplant Marek Rodak and Paulo Gazzaniga at Craven Cottage.

Barcelona’s Silva lining

14:15 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It’s been a curious summer at Barcelona, and the Catalan club are said to still be eyeing more additions despite their financial issues. The sale of a quarter of Barça Studios to socios.com for 100m euros has created some more financial wiggle room, and Joan Laporta suggested the club could yet make another signing or two before deadline day.

“It’s a long summer,” the Barcelona president said. “[The market] doesn’t finish until August 31. We have to register the new signings and hopefully we can do that before August 13 (when the Spanish season starts). Then we will see what happens. It could be that there is another signing.”

Bernardo Silva has been strongly mentioned as a player of interest, and the Daily Mail report that Barcelona could bid for the Manchester City creator, a favourite of manager Xavi.

Cesc Fabregas joins Como - and becomes part-owner

14:00 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Well, there are worse places to wind down your career. Cesc Fabregas was confirmed as a Como player last night, joining forces with Dennis Wise, the club’s chief executive, on the lake shoreline as the midfielder continues an aesthetically-pleasing close to his career after leaving Monaco.

Intriguingly, Fabregas has also invested in the Serie B club, becoming a part-owner. He’s joined on a two-year deal.

Chelsea set to sign Marc Cucurella

13:40 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It is only a matter of days now before the start of the new Premier League season, which kicks off with Arsenal’s trip to Crystal Palace on Friday night. But it is another London club that look set to be among the busiest this week as Thomas Tuchel fine tunes his squad ahead of Chelsea’s opener against Everton.

One player who now appears certain to come in before the opening weekend is Marc Cucurella - reports suggest that Chelsea have stolen in and beaten Manchester City to the Brighton full-back’s signing.

Chelsea enter race for Brighton wing-back Marc Cucurella

Youri Tielemans also attracting interest

13:25 , Harry Latham-Coyle

James Maddison isn’t the only Leicester midfielder who could yet be leaving the King Power Stadium this summer. Youri Tielemans has again been linked with a host of clubs, but most prominently Arsenal, and reports suggest that Leicester are anticipating a formal declaration of interest by way of a bid for the Belgian from Mikel Arteta’s side.

That has not, as of yet, arrived, though, as Brendan Rodgers confirmed after Leicester’s 1-0 win over Sevilla on Sunday.

“There is that possibility [Tielemans could leave] but there has not been anything for him, we haven’t had any approaches to the club yet on that,” Rodgers explained.

“Of course it is in the back of the mind, that sort of what-if scenario, but he doesn’t want anything to drag on either.”

Newcastle refuse to give up on pursuit of Leicester midfielder James Maddison

13:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Newcastle are refusing to give up on their pursuit of Leicester’s James Maddison as Eddie Howe attempts to add attacking options to his squad.

The Magpies are understood to have tabled a second, improved bid for the 25-year-old England international having seen their first flatly rejected with Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers adamant he is not for sale.

Head coach Howe, working with the club’s recruitment team, moved to reinforce his defence early in the summer transfer window by making Aston Villa full-back Matt Targett’s loan move permanent and landing Burnley keeper Nick Pope and Lille defender Sven Botman.

Newcastle refuse to give up on pursuit of Leicester midfielder James Maddison

West Ham sign France international Viviane Asseyi from Bayern Munich

13:00 , Harry Latham-Coyle

WSL side West Ham have confirmed the signing of Vivianne Asseyi from Bayern Munich. The forward was not part of the French squad at Euro 2022 but has scored 12 times for her country, and is a player of real experience and quality, and looks another shrewd addition for Paul Konchesky’s side.

Cesc Fabregas impressed by Arsenal’s summer business

12:53 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Cesc Fabregas believes that Arsenal have conducted their transfer business “very well” this summer and predicted that his former club are set for an exciting season.

“I think Mikel [Arteta] is doing a good job, I think Edu is doing a fantastic job,” Fabregas told Sky Sports. “When we talk about football people, Edu is a football man.

“He has the patience and knows exactly what it takes to build a project. You cannot do it in one day; sometimes the market doesn’t allow you get the right players, sometimes you are too young to compete, as it happened at Arsenal for one or two years.

“But I think Arsenal are now mature, the young players are not so young anymore. I see a different phase; they have signed very well, they strengthened the team in certain areas they are struggling, and I am really looking to the season because it’s exciting.”

Monaco in talks with Chelsea over Malang Sarr signing

12:39 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Disappointing news for Fulham fans - centre-half target Malang Sarr reportedly prefers a move to Monaco, with Fabrizio Romano revealing that Chelsea are in negotiations with the Ligue 1 club.

Matt Law of The Telegraph adds that he expects Sarr’s deal with Monaco to be confirmed when Chelsea secure the signing of Marc Cucurella from Brighton, which appears to be moving close.

Luis Suarez welcomed back to Nacional

12:25 , Harry Latham-Coyle

From one current Anfield favourite to a former Liverpool star, and Luis Suarez was welcomed back to Nacional this week after sealing a return to the club at which he began his career. Thousands of fans packed into Parque Central in Montevideo to welcome the Uruguayan home - and Suarez’s great mate Lionel Messi sent a message, too.

Diogo Jota reacts to new contract at Liverpool

12:15 , Harry Latham-Coyle

“Well, [I’m] quite different, I have to say,” the forward told the club’s website of how he had evolved as a player since joining the club in 2020. “I obviously played kind of a different role as well most of the time.

“It helped me grow as a player, obviously more mature now, more knowledge of the game. Everything is better, I have to say.

“We need to obviously keep improving because I think I didn’t reach my prime yet. Hopefully during the duration of my stay here I’ll do that.

“I said in my very first interview that I thought I suited the style of Jürgen and the team. I think I proved that instantly.

“Now it’s a question of developing our game, developing the intensity we play [with] because although we are doing brilliantly, there’s always one more step and that’s the step we are trying to make every time.”

Richard Jolly has the full story on a significant re-signing for Liverpool.

Diogo Jota signs new five-year Liverpool contract

Diogo Jota signs new long-term contract with Liverpool

12:02 , Harry Latham-Coyle

One player definitely staying at one of the “Big Six” is Diogo Jota - the Portuguese forward, currently recovering from a hamstring injury, has signed a long-term deal with Liverpool.

“Well, [I’m] really proud, I have to say,” Jota told Liverpoolfc.com after signing his new contract.

“Obviously since I arrived two years ago I established myself as an important player in this team – that’s what I wanted from the beginning.

“Now, signing a new long-term deal, it’s obviously from the club’s perspective proof of the belief in myself as a player. For me, obviously it’s really good to establish I’ll be here for a while.

“So, the beginning of a new season, let’s do it.”

Outgoings from Arsenal

11:58 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Like most of the big clubs, Arsenal are looking to move on a number of fringe players over the next couple of weeks. Fabrizio Romano reports that Lucas Torreira, who has spent the last two seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid and Fiorentina, is now considering a proposal from Galatasaray, while Pablo Mari may also soon be headed for the exit.

Bernd Leno is believed to be close to joining Fulham.

Brentford close in on Mikkel Damsgaard

11:42 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Christian Eriksen’s decision to move on from Brentford has left a vacancy for a creative Dane in Thomas Frank’s squad, and it seems that Sampdoria’s Mikkel Damsgaard could be just the man for the job. The 22-year-old, a standout at Euro 2020, endured an injury-hit Serie A campaign last season, but is a player of real potential who should be a good fit at the newly-rechristened Gtech Community Stadium.

Idrissa Gueye set for Everton return

11:14 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Idrissa Gueye’s return to Everton could be confirmed in advance of the club’s Premier League opener against Chelsea on Saturday evening. The holding midfielder spent three years at Goodison Park before departing for Paris Saint-Germain in 2019 for a reported fee of £30 million, and is now set to return to Merseyside, with Le Parisien suggesting that Everton are prepared to pay “up to €10 million” to bring him back.

Alexis Sanchez up for grabs after Inter end Chilean’s contract

10:56 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Alexis Sanchez is free to seek a new club after Inter terminated the Chilean’s contract a year before it was due to end.

The former Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United forward was a bit-part figure in Milan last season, failing to command a regular starting place. Sanchez has been linked with Marseille, and the French club are reportedly the favourites to secure his signature.

Leeds agree contract extensions with three young players

10:38 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Plenty of ink needed at Elland Road this morning - Joe Gelhardt, Sam Greenwood and Crysencio Summerville have all put pen to paper on long-term contracts at Leeds United, with the latter pair tied up until 2026 and Gelhardt’s deal running though to 2027.

Frenkie de Jong’s deferred wages explained: Why Barcelona stand-off is part of growing trend

10:19 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It has been the transfer saga of the summer, but could Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona become messier still? Mark Critchley explains the situation with the Dutch midfielder, his deferred wages and the likelihood of De Jong becoming a Manchester United player before the window closes.

Frenkie de Jong’s wages explained: Why Barcelona stand-off is part of a growing trend

Martin Dubravka to replace Kasper Schmeichel at Leicester?

10:09 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Leicester, yet to make a signing this summer, seem set to lose their captain this week, with Kasper Schmeichel travelling to Nice for a medical and set to bring to an end an 11-year stint at the club. To replace him, the Daily Mail suggest Martin Dubrakva could be a tempting option. The Newcastle goalkeeper saw Nick Pope arrive at the club earlier in the window and could move on in hopes of a starting spot.

Riqui Puig could join LA Galaxy

09:52 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Now this would be slightly unexpected - once regarded as one of Barcelona’s most promising young stars, Riqui Puig has fallen down the pecking order under Xavi in a crowded midfield unit at the Catalan club. It seems Puig may be set for a move to MLS, with LA Galaxy reportedly close to confirming the Spaniard’s signing. Could Puig yet twinkle in the City of Stars?

Christian Eriksen reveals previous discussions about Manchester United move

09:45 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Christian Eriksen has revealed that he had previously held discussions about joining Manchester United before sealing a move to the club this summer. Eriksen moved to Old Trafford on a free this summer after a productive spell with Brentford, but has admitted he could have moved to Manchester earlier in his career if the “timing” had been right.

“At Spurs I’ve spoken to every manager who’s been here at Man United to see what the situation was,” the 30-year-old said. “But I was at Spurs at the time and I really couldn’t see myself playing in another English team at that time. I went abroad and went to Inter.

“It’s been on the books, well, not on the books but it’s been spoken about. For me, it wasn’t the [right] timing. I was at Spurs for a long time and I wanted to try something abroad and I went to Inter and ended up having a lovely time.”

Roberto Firmino adamant he wants to stay at Liverpool

09:36 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Roberto Firmino is into the final year of his deal at Liverpool and has been linked with a move to Juventus. But, as The Independent’s Senior Football Writer Richard Jolly reports, the Brazilian insists he is keen to stay on Merseyside, while Jurgen Klopp has underlined Firmino’s importance to his side.

Roberto Firmino adamant he wants to stay at Liverpool

Joe Rodon signs for Rennes

09:25 , Harry Latham-Coyle

A flurry of early incomings leaves Spurs looking to offload a few surplus bodies between now and the end of the summer, with Harry Winks, Giovani Lo Celso, Tanguy Ndombele and Sergio Reguilon among the first-team squad members who could be set to move on.

Already out the door, at least temporarily, is Joe Rodon, who is Brittany-bound after joining Rennes on loan.

West Ham still in for Filip Kostic

09:17 , Harry Latham-Coyle

West Ham are reportedly still keen on Eintracht Frankfurt’s Filip Kostic to replace Masuaku, but are yet to convince the Serbian to join the club. While he will be a free agent at the end of the season, Sky Sports suggest that Kostic would be content to see out his deal in Germany.

Arthur Masuaku destined for Besiktas

09:12 , Harry Latham-Coyle

News from West Ham, now, regarding the versatile Arthur Masuaku. The left-sided player, who has done his best work on the left of a back-five while in east London is now in Turkey awaiting a medical before joining Besiktas on loan. The deal is said to include an option to buy at the end of the season.

Barcelona still seeking Silva

09:02 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It’s been a curious summer at Barcelona, and the Catalan club are said to still be eyeing more additions despite their financial issues. The sale of a quarter of Barça Studios to socios.com for 100m euros has created some more financial wiggle room, and Joan Laporta suggested the club could yet make another signing or two before deadline day.

“It’s a long summer,” the Barcelona president said. “[The market] doesn’t finish until August 31. We have to register the new signings and hopefully we can do that before August 13 (when the Spanish season starts). Then we will see what happens. It could be that there is another signing.”

Bernardo Silva has been strongly mentioned as a player of interest, and the Daily Mail report that Barcelona could bid for the Manchester City creator, a favourite of manager Xavi.

Could Fabregas return to the Premier League as a manager in the future?

08:50 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Cesc Fabregas had a natter with Sky Sports yesterday about his move, and teased that he would be keen to return to the Premier League when he concludes his playing career.

“When I become a coach, I’ve always said I think the Premier League has been my league,” Fabregas explained. “It is where I enjoyed my best football, my best years, where people respect me so much. I feel really, really loved in England and it is something in the future that I would like to try.

“But let’s take things one step at a time. I am here to do well for Como, it is a beautiful project. Let’s see where we go from there.”

Cesc Fabregas joins Como - and becomes part-owner

08:46 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Well, there are worse places to wind down your career. Cesc Fabregas was confirmed as a Como player last night, joining forces with Dennis Wise, the club’s chief executive, on the lake shoreline as the midfielder continues an aesthetically-pleasing close to his career after leaving Monaco.

Intriguingly, Fabregas has also invested in the Serie B club, becoming a part-owner. He’s joined on a two-year deal.

Youri Tielemans also attracting interest

08:32 , Harry Latham-Coyle

James Maddison isn’t the only Leicester midfielder who could yet be leaving the King Power Stadium this summer. Youri Tielemans has again been linked with a host of clubs, but most prominently Arsenal, and reports suggest that Leicester are anticipating a formal declaration of interest by way of a bid for the Belgian from Mikel Arteta’s side.

That has not, as of yet, arrived, though, as Brendan Rodgers confirmed after Leicester’s 1-0 win over Sevilla on Sunday.

“There is that possibility [Tielemans could leave] but there has not been anything for him, we haven’t had any approaches to the club yet on that,” Rodgers explained.

“Of course it is in the back of the mind, that sort of what-if scenario, but he doesn’t want anything to drag on either.”

Newcastle refuse to give up on pursuit of Leicester midfielder James Maddison

08:23 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Newcastle are refusing to give up on their pursuit of Leicester’s James Maddison as Eddie Howe attempts to add attacking options to his squad.

The Magpies are understood to have tabled a second, improved bid for the 25-year-old England international having seen their first flatly rejected with Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers adamant he is not for sale.

Head coach Howe, working with the club’s recruitment team, moved to reinforce his defence early in the summer transfer window by making Aston Villa full-back Matt Targett’s loan move permanent and landing Burnley keeper Nick Pope and Lille defender Sven Botman.

Newcastle refuse to give up on pursuit of Leicester midfielder James Maddison

Ramsey on the Riviera

08:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle

One player certainly destined for France is Aaron Ramsey, who has joined Nice on a free. The former Arsenal midfielder’s contract at Juventus was terminated by mutual consent in July to allow the Welshman to seek a new challenge after an up-and-down loan spell at Rangers.

In other news at Stamford Bridge...

08:17 , Harry Latham-Coyle

We are also expecting confirmation from Chelsea at some point today or tomorrow that they have secured the signature of highly rated young American goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina. The 18-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season in MLS and is set to sign a six-year deal, but will remain at Chicago Fire on loan.

And could it be a case of one goalkeeper in, one goalkeeper out? Fabrizio Romano reports that Kepa Arrizabalaga could be Naples-bound, while Malang Sarr is attracting interest from France and Fulham.

A busy week of ins and outs at Chelsea?

08:12 , Harry Latham-Coyle

It is only a matter of days now before the start of the new Premier League season, which kicks off with Arsenal’s trip to Crystal Palace on Friday night. But it is another London club that look set to be among the busiest this week as Thomas Tuchel fine tunes his squad ahead of Chelsea’s opener against Everton.

One player who now appears certain to come in before the opening weekend is Marc Cucurella - reports suggest that Chelsea have stolen in and beaten Manchester City to the Brighton full-back’s signing...

Chelsea enter race for Brighton wing-back Marc Cucurella

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