Thursday's transfer news: Arsenal close on Willian, Manchester United negotiate over Jadon Sancho, Man City blow

The latest news and rumours from the summer transfer window

Latest football transfer rumours

Follow the latest updates live from the transfer window on Thursday as Manchester United’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho continues and another winger leaves the Old Trafford club. After United’s second-leg Europa League victory over LASK on Wednesday night, coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed Alexis Sanchez’s permanent move to Inter Milan, where the Chile international has spent the season’s on loan.

Elsewhere, Arsenal are pushing on in trying to secure deals for Philippe Coutinho and Willian, despite having announced 55 staff redundancies on Wednesday. The Gunners have reportedly seen Willian agree to a three-year contract – something he wanted from Chelsea that the Blues were not prepared to give while they remain in talks for Philippe Coutinho.

Meanwhile, Man City are not done in the market yet. Pep Guardiola’s club announced the signings of Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres this week, but they have a spending spree planned as they look to further strengthen their squad and regain the Premier League title next season. Eric Garcia won’t be part of it however, having turned down a new contract at the Etihad. Follow all of the latest news and rumours below:

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Key Points

• Arsenal close in on Coutinho, offer Willian three-year contract
• Sanchez leaves Manchester United for Inter
• Man City to continue spending spree after Ake, Torres signings
• Spurs prepared to offload Aurier, with Milan and Monaco interested

[6 August 2020 16:04 · Karl Matchett]

Southampton and Tottenham have come to an agreement for the fee of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, say BBC Sport.

Several weeks of negotiations have resulted in a final figure of more than Spurs' original £15m bid, but less than Saints' £25m demands.

Let's call it £20m for the midfielder, shall we?

[6 August 2020 16:31 · Karl Matchett]

Manchester City are interested in Lyon's Houssem Aouar, according to reports in France.

Le Parisien say the Ligue 1 club will sell if a good enough offer comes in and City see him as a replacement for the outgoing David Silva.

That's despite, of course, Pep Guardiola already saying there would be no direct replacement for the veteran playmaker - as Phil Foden is ready to step up instead.

[6 August 2020 16:53 · Karl Matchett]

Everton and Wolves have both been linked with Barcelona's creative midfielder Rafinha.

Thiago Alcantara's brother has been on loan at Celta Vigo this season, but the Premier League sides are keen to sign him for less than €16million, with one year left on his contract, report Mundo Deportivo.

[6 August 2020 17:00 · Karl Matchett]

Liverpool have officially put in a bid for Norwich City left-back Jamal Lewis.

That's the line out of the Athletic this afternoon, who claim a £10m offer is in, plus a "substantial sell-on clause" included.

Norwich had been looking for around £20m for the 22-year-old.

[6 August 2020 17:27 · Karl Matchett]

More on the Eric Garcia situation and his likely departure from Manchester City...

[6 August 2020 17:30 · Karl Matchett]

Over in Italy, Corriere dello Sport suggest that Carlo Ancelotti is keen on a familiar face.

They say Everton want to sign Napoli defensive midfielder Allan, with a £22m bid needed to sign the tough-tackling Brazilian.

[6 August 2020 17:42 · Karl Matchett]

You may have seen that Gareth Bale has been left out of the Real Madrid squad for their crucial Champions League second leg at Manchester City.

The Times are reporting that the Welshman now doubts he will ever play for Madrid again—at least while Zinedine Zidane is manager.

Still going to stay at the club, though, rather than seal a move...

[6 August 2020 18:05 · Karl Matchett]

Real Madrid have been "interested in Sadio Mane for three years," says the Liverpool forward's former agent.

Thierno Seydi says the Spanish side were keen to land the No. 10 and says there's nothing left for him to win at Anfield.

No suggestion that a move is on the cards this summer, however.

[6 August 2020 18:16 · Karl Matchett]

Arsenal are close to agreeing terms with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, say the Telegraph—but others will be let go.

Hector Bellerin may be one surprise departure if bids come in for him, while Auba's striker partner Alexandre Lacazette could also be allowed to leave.

[6 August 2020 18:34 · Karl Matchett]

Quick turnaround on that Liverpool bid for Jamal Lewis!

The Times are reporting that Norwich City have rejected the offer, but discussions will continue and the player wants the move.

Sure to not be the last we'll hear of this one.