Football daily: The latest transfer news and deals for Monday July 23
The latest transfer rumours and completed deals as a number of clubs look to get moves done in the final weeks of the window.
Confirmed deals
- Mo Eisa (Cheltenham - Bristol City) - Undisclosed
- Michael Doughty (Peterborough - Swindon) - Free
- Chancel Mbemba (Newcastle - Porto) Undisclosed
Rumours round-up
Thibaut Courtois' potential move to Real Madrid is being held up while Chelsea attempt to replace the goalkeeper, according to Marca.
The Premier League club are interested in bringing Petr Cech back to Stamford Bridge and are also considering a move for Leicester's Kasper Schmeichel.
The Golden Glove winner at this summer's World Cup is keen to return to Spain, where his children live, after a successful spell at Atletico Madrid prior to joining Chelsea.
With his contract expiring in a year, the Premier League club are prepared to sell him and avoid losing him on a free transfer.
Gareth Bale's future at Real Madrid looks secure with the Wales attacker expected to be one of their key players next season, according to AS.
Bale raised doubts over his status at the club, after their Champions League final win over Liverpool, regarding his lack of regular football.
The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus has put the focus back on Bale and it seems likely he will remain with the European champions.
Chelsea remain interested in Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain, according to Sky in Italy.
It is understood the Serie A champions are willing to listen to offers for Higuain following Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival.
The Argentina international played under newly-appointed Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri at Napoli.
However, Sky in Italy also report AC Milan have made contact about Higuain.
Wolves are close to signing Portugal international Joao Moutinho from Monaco.
The newly-promoted Premier League side have agreed a £5m fee for the 31-year-old, according to Sky Sports News.
Wolves are reportedly ready to offer the midfielder a two-year deal as they add to their squad ahead of their Premier League return next month.
Moutinho is expected to become Ruben Neves' midfield partner at Molineux in an impressive coup for the club.
Barcelona have put in an improved £64.2m bid for Willian but Manchester United have scuppered Chelsea’s hopes of replacing him with Anthony Martial, according to the London Evening Standard.
Chelsea are reportedly holding out for £70m for Willian having rejected £53m last week.
Martial, meanwhile, is not for sale, according to the report, but is also wanted by Tottenham and Bayern Munich.
Chelsea are reportedly readying a £45m bid for Daniele Rugani, according to Goal.
The Juventus defender has been a long-term target for the Blues and made a £36m offer for the centre-back earlier this month, but saw it knocked back by the Serie A champions.
Arsenal are locked in talks with Sevilla over midfielder Steven N’Zonzi, however the North Londoners are attempting to lower the asking price, according to France Football.
The France World Cup winner has been a long-time target of the Gunners and reportedly has a €40m release clause in his contract.
Page last updated at 1630 BST (23/07/18)
Follow Sporting Life on social media - find us on Facebook here or tweet @SportingLife
Related football links
MOST READ FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL TIPS
