Transfer rumours Raphinha

Barcelona are ready to make an offer worth up to £60m for Leeds United winger Raphinha, 25, in a bid to beat Chelsea to the Brazil international’s signature.

Chelsea are progressing in their talks to sign Matthijs de Ligt, 22, but Juventus want the Netherlands international’s £102m clause to be activated. 

Juventus are interested in Germany striker Timo Werner being used as a makeweight by Chelsea in a deal for De Ligt but the two clubs are yet to agree a fee involved in any deal.

PSG and France international defender Presnel Kimpembe, 26, remains of interest to Chelsea with the Ligue 1 side in the market for a new centre-back.

Manchester City will only sell defender Nathan Ake, 27, if they have a replacement lined up, with the Netherlands international linked with a return to former club Chelsea.

Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign English right-back Djed Spence, 21, from Middlesbrough for £15m plus add-ons.

Juventus want Liverpool and Brazil forward Roberto Firmino, 30, in a swap deal for their France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 27.

Spain striker Alvaro Morata, who has been linked with Arsenal, will return to Atletico Madrid after Juventus decided not to sign the 29-year-old permanently following his loan spell at the Serie A side.

Arsenal have had a second bid of £38m for Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez rejected by Ajax. The Dutch club want £43m for the 24-year-old, who Manchester United are expected to push to sign this weekend.

Transfer rumours Raphinha

West Ham have stepped up their efforts to sign England international Jesse Lingard, 29, on a free transfer, but may need the former Manchester United forward to lower his wage demands.

Wolves have won the battle to keep Portugal international midfielder Ruben Neves, 25, at Molineux, with clubs reluctant to meet his £75m asking price.