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Monday’s transfer news: Man Utd brace for Juventus’ Paul Pogba bid as Newcastle chase Steven Gerrard

Review all the day's transfer news, rumours, gossip and done deals

Monday 08 July 2019 09:16 BST
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Review all Monday’s transfer news and done deals live as Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Barcelona are at the centre of the rumour mill.

Paul Pogba is the subject of a potential big-money return to Juventus this summer and United are bracing themselves for a £120m bid for the France international.

Newcastle have identified Rangers manager Steven Gerrard as one of their prime candidates to replace Rafael Benitez. Meanwhile Arsenal are facing serious competition from Napoli for Celtic defender Kieran Tierney, Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed one of his managerial ambitions once he leaves Anfield, and Barcelona have beaten PSG to one of the most highly rated teenagers around. Review all the news below:

David de Gea is on the verge of signing a new £350,000-a-week contract to keep him at Old Trafford, while United keeper Dean Henderson is set to go out on loan at Sheffield United.

Jadon Sancho is set to reject any move to United or elsewhere and continue his progress at Borussia Dortmund in the near future.

Jay Rodriguez is returning to Turf Moor, the Daily Mail have reported.

The £10m deal is expected to be finalised soon, with Burnley agreeing to pay the West Brom forward’s release clause.

Rodriguez, 29, began his career at Burnley, before moving to Southampton for £7m in 2012.

Jack Rathborn8 July 2019 12:49

Burnley have signed Erik Pieters from Stoke, securing the defender on a two-year contract with the option of a third year.

The Dutch left-back, 33, is the Clarets’ first official signing of the summer, with former player Jay Rodriguez looking like the next to join…

Alex Pattle8 July 2019 15:09

Atletico Madrid have unveiled their star signing of the summer, 19-year-old wonder kid Joao Felix.

The Portugese international has joined from Benfica on a seven-year contract for a sum of €126m.

He takes Antoine Griezmann’s No 7 shirt, surely signalling that the World Cup winner is finally set to complete his transfer to La Liga rivals Barcelona…

Alex Pattle8 July 2019 15:17

Barcelona have beaten off competition from Paris Saint-Germain to sign English starlet Louie Barry. 

The West Brom sensation's contract has expired, leaving the Spaniards with a bargain and one for the future. 

The Sun claim the 16-year-old rejected a new contract and even underwent a medical with PSG before Barcelona stole him at the 11th hour. 

Jack Rathborn8 July 2019 15:49

Monaco midfielder Youri Tielemans has agreed personal terms with Leicester City, according to Sky.

The Belgium international spent last season on loan at the Premier League club, and is expected to join on a permanent deal later today.

At £40m, the 22-year-old would become the Foxes' record signing.

Alex Pattle8 July 2019 15:56

Nottingham Forest have signed Alfa Semedo and Yuri Ribeiro from Benfica.

Semedo joins on a season-long loan, while Ribeiro joins permanently. 

Forest are also tracking Manchester City goalkeeper Aro Muric. 

Jack Rathborn8 July 2019 16:24

Arsenal are nearing a deal for Saint-Etienne centre-back William Saliba.

The north London club are in the advanced stages of discussions to sign the 18-year-old for a fee of around £25m.

The specifics of the transfer have not yet been finalised, as Roland Romeyer – president of Saint-Etienne – is insistent that Saliba should remain with the Ligue 1 side next season, according to the Evening Standard.

Alex Pattle8 July 2019 16:59

Aston Villa have announced the signing of Tyrone Mings from Bournemouth.

The central defender, who starred on loan last term, joins for a fee in the region of £26m.

Ben Burrows8 July 2019 17:34

More news now with Tottenham announcing new deals for Harry Winks and Ben Davies.

Both are now tied down until 2024.

Ben Burrows8 July 2019 17:42

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