Tuesday, 19 July 2016

All the latest transfer news, including updates on Georges-Kevin N'Koudou, Gonzalo Higuain and Saido Berahino.

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UPDATE ON POGBA
Sky Sports News HQ have an update on the future of Paul Pogba, following Sky in Italy's report that Man Utd are close to making an official offer for the Juventus midfielder.
SSN HQ reporter Paul Gilmour has spoken via FaceTime to Pogba's agent Mino Raiola, who wanted to prove he is not in Manchester for transfer talks, as reported by national newspapers this morning. He is in Empoli in Italy, and says Pogba will remain on holiday until August 6.
Raiola also said Juve want to renew Pogba's contract, and refused to address speculation linking Man Utd with a bid for his player. He also refused to say whether Pogba had agreed personal terms with United, as previously reported by Italian papers.
WIJN-ING FORMULA
Georgino Wijnaldum remains in the spotlight with Newcastle reportedly not receiving a sufficient bid for the midfielder. He is 1/3 at Sky Bet to join Liverpool though and 6/1 to remain on Tyneside. Get all the latest odds here. 
WATT IN TALKS OVER LOAN
Charlton Athletic striker Tony Watt is in talks with Hearts over a season-long loan, according to Sky sources. 
A deal is expected to be completed within the next 24 to 48 hours. 
BIGGEST SUMMER DEALS SO FAR
Chelsea splashed £30m on Leicester City's N'Golo Kante over the weekend - but where does the France international rank among the most expensive deals of the summer transfer window so far?
From Hulk to Eric Bailly, we've run through the top 20 most expensive deals involving European clubs so far...

See the top 20 HERE
VENTURA TAKES CHARGE
Giampiero Ventura has been officially unveiled as Italy's new manager on a two-year contract designed to make sure the Azzurri qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Ventura replaces Antonio Conte, who led Italy to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 before taking over at Premier League giants Chelsea.
His first game in charge of Italy will be a friendly against beaten Euro 2016 finalists France in Bari on September 1.
ATLETI WELCOME GAITAN
Atletico Madrid are set to unveil Benfica playmaker Nico Gaitan as their latest signing. 
MOORE JOINS AYR ON LOAN
FINALLY ON THE MOVE?
Stoke are 1/2 favourites to sign Saido Berahino in light of the Potters' reported bid. Sky Bet make Crystal Palace 5/2 second-favourites to seal a deal for the want-away striker, while Watford are 12/1. He's 8/1 to remain at West Brom this summer. Check out the full market.
CONTE: COSTA MUST STAY
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has denied that striker Diego Costa is on his way back to Atletico Madrid.
"For me, Costa is a fantastic player, one of the best strikers in the world," he said.
"We are Chelsea and Chelsea are one of the best clubs in the world and for this reason, I think Diego Costa must stay.
"I see him very happy and I don't know any other situation. Diego Costa is Chelsea's player."
BARCA OUT OF JESUS RACE
Real Madrid are in pole position to sign Gabriel Jesus after Barcelona pulled out of the race to sign the Brazilian starlet, reports Marca.
Barca have left the path clear for their fierce El Clasico rivals, who will probably have to fork out around €30m (£25.2m) to sign the teenage forward. The 19-year-old’s club, Palmeiras, have already rejected offers of around €20m (£16.8m).
Palmeiras’ sporting director Alexandre Mattos has been in Madrid over the last few days and has held meetings with senior Real Madrid figures.
Real want to finalise the deal before Gabriel Jesus begins his involvement in this summer’s Olympic Games. The player himself wants to stay at Palmeiras until the end of the year and would not move to the Bernabeu until 2017 if the deal is finalised.
Marca adds that Manchester City and Inter Milan remain keen on the youngster.
WATCH: TRANSFER CENTRE
All the latest transfer news from Sky Sports News HQ as Manchester United prepare their bid of the Paul Pogba, according to Sky Italy.
McGOVERN JOINS NORWICH
Norwich City have signed Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Michael McGovern on a free transfer.
The 32-year-old, whose contract at Scottish Premiership side Hamilton expired earlier this summer, has put pen to paper on a three-year deal to link up again with former Accies boss Alex Neil.
"Having worked with the gaffer before, that was a big pull for me," McGovern told Norwich's official website.
"I had some interest from elsewhere but I'm really looking forward to working with him again now at Norwich.
"I'm aiming to get into the team but I know I'm up against some top-class goalkeepers. It's going to be intense competition, although it's a challenge I'll relish."
BURNLEY SIGN POPE
Burnley have completed their second signing of the day, bringing Charlton goalkeeper Nick Pope to Turf Moor on a three-year deal.
The 22-year-old follows in the footsteps of Johann Berg Gudmundsson, who also moved from The Valley to Burnley earlier today. 

WATCH: BRUCE IN ENGLAND TALKS
Hull City manager Steve Bruce has held informal talks with the Football Association over the vacant England manager's role.
NORWICH SIGN McGOVERN 
Norwich City have completed the signing of Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Michael McGovern on a three-year deal. 
GUNNERS EYE DOUBLE SWOOP
Arsene Wenger wants to sign Jason Denayer (below) and Matthias Ginter from Man City and Borussia Dortmund respectively, according to The Sun.
The Arsenal manager is reported to have set his sights on the versatile defenders who can play in any position along the back four.
The pair are valued between £10m and £12m each and Wenger is hopeful of completing the deals for the players who he has been tracking for some time.
‘BAYERN NOT INTERESTED IN SANE’
Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out making a move for Schalke winger Leroy Sane, saying he is happy with the squad he already has at his disposal.
The Bundesliga champions have been linked with a move for the 20-year-old, as have Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
But Ancelotti, speaking on the eve of a pre-season friendly against City, closed the door on any new arrivals in Munich this summer.
"Our team is already very good with all of the positions filled," he said at a news conference when asked about the Sane rumours.
"We don't need any more players for this season."
'UNITED POGBA BID IMMINENT'
To huge developments on the future of Paul Pogba now, and Sky in Italy report that Manchester United are set to make an official bid for the Juventus midfielder.
Our colleagues in Italy understand United are set to meet Juventus directors as well the player’s agent, Mino Raiola, in the next few hours.
United are expected to make an opening offer of about €103-104m (£86.5-£87.3m).
We also understand Pogba has already agreed personal terms with United, believed to worth €13m (£10.9m) per season.
ENGLAND MANAGER ODDS
Steve Bruce has been cut to 6/1 to be named the next England boss after Hull confirmed their manager has held informal talks with the FA but Sam Allardyce remains hot favourite, even though his odds have now lengthened slightly to 2/7. Jurgen Klinsmann is 11/1 ahead of Eddie Howe at 12/1. Click here to bet
CARDIFF SWAP SCOTT FOR RICHARDS
Cardiff have signed Jazz Richards from Fulham in a swap deal which sees fellow defender Scott Malone move in the opposite direction.
Wales international full-back Richards, 25, has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with Cardiff, while left-back Malone has agreed a two-year contract at Craven Cottage with the option of a further year. The deal is subject to international clearance.
"I think (Jazz) will fit nicely with how we're going to try and work, the philosophy, and the style we're going to play with," Cardiff head coach Paul Trollope told the club's official website.
"He's obviously a player I know well from the Welsh set-up and introducing another Welsh element was another big factor as well."
WATCH: SPURS MEDICAL FOR N'KOUDOU
Georges-Kevin N'Koudou will have a medical ahead of a proposed moved from Marseille to Tottenham. Here's Sky Sports News HQ's profile of the France U21 star.
GUDMUNDSSON: FULL STORY
Burnley have made their first signing since returning to the Premier League by bringing in Iceland international Johann Berg Gudmundsson from Charlton.
The midfielder, 25, has penned a three-year deal at Turf Moor with the option of a further year having spent two seasons with the Addicks, who were relegated into League One while the Clarets went up.
Gudmundsson also started every game for his country during their run to the last eight at Euro 2016 earlier this summer.
"Johann, we feel, is a quality player who we saw last season playing at Charlton in a tough time and we liked the quality he showed," Burnley boss Sean Dyche said.
"It helps to see a player in the European Championships with that kind of company and he did well there so it was one we all agreed would be a good acquisition for the club and we look forward to working with him going forward."
LEVERKUSEN BLOCK TOPRAK EXIT
Bayer Leverkusen will not be letting defender Omer Toprak move to Borussia Dortmund this summer, according to their general manager Jonas Boldt.
Boldt confirmed preliminary talks had been held earlier this summer, but that they had concluded and Toprak will be going nowhere.
"It's been around six weeks that nothing has been said," Boldt told the Rheinische Post newspaper.
"That means the issue is over. We never wanted to sell him and we're pleased that he's staying here."
SLOCOMBE LEAVES OXFORD
Oxford United goalkeeper Sam Slocombe has left the club by mutual consent.
The 28-year-old started last season as first choice after arriving from Scunthorpe but lost his place to Liechtenstein goalkeeper Benji Buchel.
He has now departed the Kassam Stadium despite having a year to run on his contract.
HULL CONFIRM FA APPROACH
Hull City have confirmed the Football Association have held discussions with manager Steve Bruce over the vacant England manager’s job.
A short statement from the newly-promoted Premier League club read: “We can confirm that manager Steve Bruce has held informal discussions with the FA regarding the vacant England Manager role.
“However the club is yet to receive an official approach from the FA.
“We would hope to see the FA conclude their business quickly to avoid further speculation regarding our manager ahead of the new season."
KLAVAN HAS LIVERPOOL MEDICAL
Ragnar Klavan's medical at Liverpool is underway ahead of his £4.2m move from Augsburg, Sky sources understand.
The experienced Estonia international has been brought in as cover at centre-back as Mamadou Sakho and Joe Gomez both currently have injuries and Tiago Ilori, who could have been a fall-back option, is heading to the Olympics with Portugal.
Klavan has over 100 caps for his country and has had four seasons in the Bundesliga and manager Jurgen Klopp sees him as the ideal man to offer back-up and leadership in much the same way as Kolo Toure did before his departure this summer.
It is understood a deal for Klavan is likely to be concluded on Wednesday.
BLACKMAN JOINS CRAWLEY
Crawley have signed defender Andre Blackman on a one-year deal.
The 25-year-old former AFC Wimbledon and Celtic left-back, a free agent following his release by Blackpool in the summer of 2015, had been on trial with Crawley.
"Andre really impressed me on his full debut, he kicked on from there and he looked very good physically," Crawley head coach Dermot Drummy told the Sky Bet League Two club's official website.
"He can play at a higher level too, and we're really pleased with that mentality."
TAVERNIER 'AGREES DEAL'
Sky sources understand James Tavernier has agreed a contract extension with Rangers.
BURNLEY CONFIRM GUDMUNDSSON
Burnley have confirmed the signing of Iceland international Johann Berg Gudmundsson from Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.
He has signed a three-year deal.
N'KOUDOU DEAL CLOSE
Sky sources understand Georges-Kevin N'Koudou will have a medical ahead of a £10.8m move to Tottenham today. A good signing for Spurs? Well, his performances in Marseille last season won plenty of recognition...
UNITED OMIT WILSON
James Wilson has been left out Manchester United’s squad for their pre-season tour of China, raising questions over his long-term future at the club.
The 20-year-old was shipped out on loan to Brighton last season where he helped the club reach the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.
However, the emergence of Marcus Rashford in his absence, coupled with the arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, have seen his chances of featuring regularly for United diminish.
And news of his omission from Jose Mourinho’s 25-man squad have plunged his future at Old Trafford further into doubt. 
STOKE LAUNCH SAIDO RAID
Stoke City have made a bid worth £20m for West Brom striker Saido Berahino.
Berahino has one year remaining on his current contract at The Hawthorns, but turned down the offer of a new four-year deal on Monday.
Sky Sports News HQ understands the 22-year-old sees his future away from the club, with Crystal Palace and Stoke monitoring his situation, and Stoke manager Mark Hughes has made the first move for the striker. 
JUVENTUS WANT MATIC
Juventus are still interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Serie A champions are keen to bolster their midfield with the 27-year-old Serbia international.
However, despite signing N’Golo Kante this week, Chelsea are understood to want to keep hold of Matic.
Gazzetta go on to claim the Blues will not consider parting with Matic for anything less than €25m (£21m).
WIJNALDUM WANTS LIVERPOOL MOVE
Newcastle forward Georginio Wijnaldum has his heart set on a move to Liverpool, according to the Daily Mirror.
The Netherlands international is actively seeking a route out of St James’ Park following Newcastle’s relegation to the Sky Bet Championship.
The Mirror claim the Magpies will demand £25m for the 25-year-old they signed from PSV for £15m last summer.
The Daily Star, meanwhile, claims the Reds will try to offload some players to Newcastle in a bid to reduce their asking price.
BREAKING NEWS
Stoke have made a bid worth £20m for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, according to Sky sources.
CHELSEA EYE PAROLO
Chelsea will enquire about the availability of Lazio midfielder Marco Parolo, according to Sportitalia.
Italy international Parolo impressed during Euro 2016 as Antonio Conte’s men reached the quarter-finals.
And the newly-appointed Chelsea boss is reportedly keen to bring the 31-year-old to Stamford Bridge as he begins his tenure at the club.
SISSOKO WANTS PL MOVE
Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko hopes he can get a move to the Premier League after deciding he wants to leave St James' Park.
The 26-year-old France international is keen to move on following Newcastle's relegation to the Championship in May.
"My priority is to stay in England even if I'm not against going to search for a new challenge elsewhere," Sissoko told France Football.
"I particularly want to play with big players and in top-level matches."
France Football claim Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Borussia Dortmund, Hamburg, Juventus and Napoli are all interested in the midfielder, who Newcastle value at £35m.
BORO MEDICAL FOR NEGREDO
Alvaro Negredo is set for a medical at Middlesbrough on Tuesday after agreeing to a season-long loan switch, Sky sources understand.
Valencia and Boro have agreed a deal in principle that will see the striker join up with the squad in Marbella, should he pass his medical.
The newly-promoted Premier League side will have an option to buy the former Man City man next summer if he is a success this season.
Negredo will become Boro's sixth summer signing, following in the footsteps of Viktor Fischer, Victor Valdes, Antonio Barragan, Marten de Roon and Gaston Ramirez.
Boro are still hoping to complete the signing of Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic, who was shown around The Riverside 10 days ago. 
GUNNERS CLOSE ON HOLDING
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of England U21 international defender Rob Holding from Bolton.
The 20-year-old reportedly travelled down to the capital on Monday for a medical and to finalise personal terms after a bid in the region of £2m was accepted by Wanderers.
Holding has been with Bolton since the age of seven and made his senior debut in a Capital One Cup tie against Burton Albion last August.
Capable of playing as either a centre-back or a full-back, Holding made 30 appearances last season and was named the club's Player of the Year in a campaign which ended in relegation to Sky Bet League One.
He was called up to Gareth Southgate's U21 squad at the end of that season and was part of the successful side at the Toulon Tournament in France.
WATCH: TRANSFER PAPER TALK
A round-up of Tuesday’s transfer Paper Talk from Sky Sports News HQ. Could Georginio Wijnaldum be on his way to Liverpool this summer?
STEVENAGE LAND McANUFF
Stevenage have signed free agent and former Reading and Watford winger Jobi McAnuff.
The 34-year-old, released by Leyton Orient this summer, has put pen to paper on an undisclosed contract.
"Stevenage have signed Jamaican international winger Jobi McAnuff on a free transfer," the Sky Bet League Two club confirmed on their official website.
McAnuff has made more than 550 league appearances during a career which has seen him play for Wimbledon, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Watford and Reading among others.
He made 189 appearances for Reading, winning promotion with the Royals and captaining them in the top flight.
OXFORD SIGN HALL
Oxford United have signed striker Rob Hall on a two-year deal following his release from Bolton this summer.
The 22-year-old had two previous loan spells at newly-promoted Sky Bet League One club Oxford in 2011 when he was a teenager with West Ham.
"He knows the club and knows what we are looking to build here," U's boss Michael Appleton told Oxford's official website.
"He has played most of his football at a higher level and is still only 22 so we believe that there is plenty more to come from him."
N’JIE TO MARSEILLE?
Tottenham are discussing whether to sanction a permanent transfer for Clinton N'Jie to join Marseille.
Sky Sports News HQ understands the Cameroon international is considering whether he wants the move or to fight for a first-team place at White Hart Lane.
Spurs had high hopes for the 22-year-old after he completed a £12m move from Lyon last summer, although the majority of his debut season in England was marred by injury.
With Tottenham close to completing a £10.8m deal for Marseille forward Georges-Kevin N'Koudou and having just signed striker Vincent Janssen, N'Jie has been warned he would face an uphill struggle for regular first-team football. 
SPURS MEDICAL FOR N’KOUDOU

Georges-Kevin N'Koudou will undergo a medical at Tottenham on Tuesday ahead of a £10.8m switch from Marseille, Sky sources understand.

The 21-year-old is expected at Spurs’ Hotspur Way training complex for the examination before finalising terms on a four-year contract.

Sky Sports News HQ reported on Monday that the clubs were in talks over the deal, but Marseille wanted to earmark a replacement and had asked Spurs about Cameroon international forward Clinton N’Jie.

It is understood the two clubs are in talks over N’Jie moving permanently to the Stade Velodrome.

N'Koudou has been of interest to Spurs for some time, having caught the attention while they were scouting Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi, who joined Chelsea last month.
HIGUAIN TRANSFER ODDS
Gonzalo Higuain remains 4/5 to join Juventus despite reports claiming the Turin giants are unwilling to fork out £78.5million for last season's top scorer in Serie A while Arsenal are 4/1 to sign him. He's 7/4 to remain at Napoli. Click here to bet
WHAT DOES YOUR CLUB NEED?
The transfer window is in full flow as Premier League clubs look to strengthen their squads ahead of the 2016/17 season.
There have already been plenty of significant comings and goings, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic's arrival at Manchester United and Sadio Mane's £36m move from Southampton to Liverpool.
But what are the other deals in the pipeline? And where does your club need to strengthen?
Here we provide analysis, manager quotes and pundit views on all 20 Premier League sides and their transfer dealings.
ROMA WANT SZCZESNY AT ALL COSTS
Roma are willing to do everything in their power to prolong goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny’s loan from Arsenal, Gazzetta dello Sport report.
Poland international Szczesny was on loan at the Stadio Olimpico since July 2015 - making 42 appearances for the Giallorossi - but his deal expired in May, opening the door to a return to the Emirates.
Gazzetta, however, claim Arsenal are willing to allow the 26-year-old to remain in the Italian capital as long as Roma pay a loan fee and take care of his wages, which the Gunners currently pay part of.
MADRID CLOSE ON GOMES
Real Madrid are growing increasingly confident of being able to land coveted Valencia midfielder Andre Gomes this summer, reports Marca.
Valencia do not want to lose the Portugal international, who is also wanted by Barcelona, Juventus, Manchester United,  PSG and Chelsea, and they have valued him at €65m (£54.4m).
However, Madrid are confident of being able to secure a deal worth an initial fee of €50m (£41.9m) and a further €5m-€10m (£4.2-£8.4m) in add-ons.
Madrid sounded out the signing of Gomes last summer, but Valencia wanted €80m (£67m) back then.
UNITED HOLD SQUAD NUMBERS BACK
Manchester United have delayed announcing their squad numbers for the 2016/17 season until they have completed the signing of Paul Pogba, according to The Sun.
Jose Mourinho is close to completing a world-record £105m deal for the Juventus midfielder, with Pogba set to bag a five-year contract worth £220,000-a-week.
United are understood to have halted the release of any promotion material until the entire squad returns from their pre-season tour of China, and want the Pogba deal completed before announcing numbers so shirt sales are not affected.

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