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Top story: Ramsdale could stay in Premier League

Aaron Ramsdale suffered his third relegation with Southampton last season after previously experiencing that sinking feeling with Bournemouth and Sheffield United. Nevertheless, the 27-year-old goalkeeper remains a highly coveted player and is now the subject of transfer talks between his club and Newcastle United.

Southampton are seemingly relaxed about the situation, considering the possibility of keeping Ramsdale for next term, his departure in a straight sale, or him leaving on loan with a significant fee or with an option or obligation to buy. Ramsdale played for Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe at Bournemouth. (The Athletic)

Other rumors

July 28

Manic Magpies: Newcastle United are planning an opening bid of around €73 million for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. The club is seeking relief from an increasingly frustrating summer transfer window. (Foot Mercato)

Why Brentford won't budge: Newcastle's pursuit of Yoane Wissa isn't dead, but it's unlikely to result in a move. Brentford believe Newcastle's £30-million valuation of Wissa is fair, but they're reluctant to sanction another forward leaving after Bryan Mbeumo's exit. (The i)

Osimhen almost official: Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen unveiling is imminent after the striker's contract details were ironed out. The Turkish giants will pay Napoli €75 million over two installments. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Hanging around for Heung-min: Los Angeles FC are close to agreeing to personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min but don't believe a transfer is possible until later in the summer transfer window. (GiveMeSport)

New Blue: Chelsea are closing in on a move for Jorrel Hato worth over €40 million. At just 19, the defender has already made 111 first-team appearances for Ajax. (David Ornstein)

Gabby gossip: There are currently no talks between Flamengo and Arsenal over the potential transfer of Gabriel Jesus. Recent reports suggested the Brazilian forward could return to his homeland. (Fabrizio Romano)

Xhaka back in EPL: Sunderland reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of Granit Xhaka for up to €20 million. He'll sign a three-year contract with the option of an additional year. (Sky Sport Germany)

Doan demands: Freiburg are insisting on more than €20 million for Ritsu Doan in their transfer negotiations with Eintracht Frankfurt. The Japanese winger verbally agreed to the move. (Sky Sport Germany)

July 27

Saudi side hijacks Felix deal: Joao Felix was in talks with Benfica about a potential return, but Al-Nassr swooped in to strike a deal for the forward. They'll pay an initial €30-million fee to Chelsea. (Fabrizio Romano)

Donnarumma in demand: Gianluigi Donnarumma still hasn't come to terms with Paris Saint-Germain on a new long-term contract, which has alerted both Manchester City and Manchester United to a possible opportunity. (L'Equipe)

PSG plan for future: With Donnarumma's future uncertain, PSG have gone ahead and agreed to personal terms with Lucas Chevalier. Lille want €40 million to sell the 23-year-old French netminder. (Fabrizio Romano)

Muller's next move: German veteran Thomas Muller is in talks to join the Vancouver Whitecaps. The 35-year-old was reportedly being targeted by fellow MLS side LAFC, but Vancouver is now the front-runner. (Tom Bogert)

Uncertainty in Madrid: A handful of Real Madrid players could depart the club before the season begins. The futures of David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo, Dani Ceballos, and Endrick are all "up in the air." (AS)

July 26

Arsenal eye Eze: Arsenal are hoping to sign Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze for £60 million. There's yet to be formal contact between the two clubs, but their good relationship should ease negotiations. (The Independent)

Door open for outcasts: Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim will offer Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia, and Jadon Sancho a way back into the senior squad if they can't find a new club this summer. (ESPN)

Wissa on strike: Yoane Wissa had a fiery meeting with Brentford director of football Phil Giles, during which he threatened to not play for the club again if he's not allowed to join Newcastle United. (BBC Sport)

Late Luiz: Juventus could fine Douglas Luiz up to €120,000 for failing to report for preseason training. The midfielder wants to return to England and is being tracked by Everton, Nottingham Forest, and West Ham United. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Toffees' talks: Everton are in advanced talks to sign left winger Malick Fofana from Lyon. An official bid has been submitted, and the English club is already discussing personal terms with the 20-year-old Belgian. (Fabrizio Romano)

Adam to vie with Vitalii: Everton are trying to sign Adam Aznou to compete with Vitalii Mykolenko for minutes at left-back. The Bayern Munich youngster could be signed for a fee in the region of €9 million. (The Athletic)

Ismael escapes: Unwanted Marseille midfielder Ismael Kone will join Sassuolo. The Canadian will arrive around the same time as Como's Alieu Fadera. Both deals are season-long loans with options to buy. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Bullish bargain hunting: RB Leipzig reached a verbal agreement with Brazilian striker Romulo, but they want Goztepe to drop their asking price to below €20 million before making their move. They also need to sell before they buy. (Sky Sport Germany)

Kessie can go: Franck Kessie could return to Italy after Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli decided the Ivorian midfielder can leave this summer for a good price. Fiorentina and a host of other clubs are expected to join the race for his signature. (Fabrizio Romano)

July 25

Saudi side swoops: Al-Hilal have offered Alexander Isak a contract worth £600,000 per week with no taxes. The deal would also include lucrative bonuses for winning the domestic title and the AFC Champions League, and for finishing as top scorer in the Saudi Pro League. (The Guardian)

Eriksen unconvinced by Wrexham: Christian Eriksen's agent praised the "hugely impressive project" at Wrexham after the Championship club's approach, but said his client wants to play in a "first-tier competition." (Daily Mail)

Sold Trafford: James Trafford is returning to Manchester City after two years at Burnley. The goalkeeper will cost £27 million. Newcastle United failed to sign him earlier this summer. (BBC Sport)

Napoli eye EPL outcasts: Chelsea's Raheem Sterling is on Napoli's list of transfer targets as their pursuit of Bologna winger Dan Ndoye hits more hurdles. Liverpool's Federico Chiesa and Manchester City's Jack Grealish are also on Napoli's radar. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Hato haggling: Ajax rejected Chelsea's opening bid for 19-year-old defender Jorrel Hato. However, the Dutch club is aware of his desire to leave, so they've sent a counteroffer back to the west London outfit. (ESPN)

Blues yearn for Yildiz: Chelsea representatives traveled to Italy to encourage Juventus to sell Kenan Yildiz, but their bid of at least €65 million was rejected by the Old Lady. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Hard Ardon negotiations: AC Milan expect to conclude their drawn-out pursuit of Club Brugge midfielder Ardon Jashari in the next two to three days. The clubs have been in constant contact about the transfer. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

New strand to transfer saga: Newcastle might sign more than one forward if Alexander Isak departs. In addition to tracking RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, the Magpies are considering an approach for Wolverhampton Wanderers' Jorgen Strand Larsen. (Express & Star)

Roma get RB: Flamengo right-back Wesley will join Roma in a deal worth up to €30 million once Emerson Royal completes his transfer from Milan to the Brazilian giants. (Fabrizio Romano)

Shaw unsure of role: Patrick Dorgu, Diogo Dalot, and possibly even youngster Diego Leon could be picked at left-back ahead of Luke Shaw. The Englishman is ready to listen to offers from Saudi Arabia as he seeks regular minutes. Shaw could be gone by January. (The Sun)

July 24

LAFC pushing to sign Son: Los Angeles FC are trying to convince Son Heung-min to swap north London for California. The South Korean is no longer central to Tottenham Hotspur's plans following the arrival of new coach Thomas Frank. (The Athletic)

Liverpool still eyeing Isak: Despite just signing Hugo Ekitike for big money, Liverpool are still monitoring Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker informed Newcastle that he'd like to explore a transfer this summer, giving the Reds renewed hope they can complete a deal. (ESPN)

Newcastle's backup plan: Newcastle are exploring a move for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko in case Isak does depart. Any deal for the 22-year-old would be "highly challenging from a financial perspective." (The Athletic)

Gentlemen's agreement: Sesko provided Leipzig with a limited list of clubs that he'd like to join. If any of them submit an offer between €70 million and €80 million up front, Leipzig will sanction the transfer, even though they believe the Slovenian is worth more on the open market. (Fabrizio Romano)

Midfield moves: Manchester United are considering selling Kobbie Mainoo this summer. If they do, the Red Devils will turn to Javi Guerra. The 22-year-old Spaniard just rejected Valencia's offer to extend his contract. (Marca)

Endrick wants to stay: Real Madrid are open to loaning out Endrick so he can get more playing time this season, but the Brazilian teenager would like to stay and fight for minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu. (ESPN)

Winger whirlwind: Inter Milan are yet to meet Atalanta's €50-million valuation for Ademola Lookman, which has allowed Juventus to enter the scene. If Lookman departs, Atalanta will replace him with Federico Chiesa, who's no longer part of Liverpool's plans after one forgettable season. (Football Italia)

July 23

Spurs move for Rodrygo: Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy wants to capitalize on the club's strong relationship with Real Madrid to broker a deal for Rodrygo. Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Liverpool have all been linked with the unsettled winger. (AS)

Simons leaving Leipzig: RB Leipzig are awaiting a formal offer from Chelsea for Xavi Simons. A verbal agreement is close, and the attacker approving personal terms with the Club World Cup winners should be a formality. (Sky Sport Germany)

More youth for Blues: Jorrel Hato, 19, has asked to leave Ajax after agreeing to personal terms with Chelsea. Negotiations between the clubs are moving swiftly. The deal could be worth around €40 million. (Fabrizio Romano)

Hakan hanging around: Hakan Calhanoglu confirmed that he'll remain at Inter Milan after regular reports claimed he would move to the Turkish Super Lig this summer. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

No Man City for Morgan: Manchester City won't revive their interest in Morgan Gibbs-White. Nottingham Forest have made him available for a reduced £60-million sum and don't want to sell to Tottenham after they apparently made an illegal approach. (Manchester Evening News)

Swooping for a Seagull: Borussia Dortmund and Lyon are both in talks to sign Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton & Hove Albion. The young attacker spent last season on loan at Leicester City. (Fabrizio Romano)

Moving on Marc: Crystal Palace are welcoming offers for Marc Guehi now that the defender is in the final year of his contract. Their asking price of at least £45 million could be too much for Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham. (GiveMeSport)

July 22

Garnacho's price plummets: Manchester United have dropped their asking price for Alejandro Garnacho from £70 million to £40 million, alerting Chelsea and Aston Villa. The Blues are in the driving seat but need to offload players before they make an official approach. (ESPN)

Cheeky Dibu offer snubbed: Manchester United will need to pay £40 million to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The Red Devils' audacious loan offer for the World Cup winner was promptly rejected. (The Mirror)

New team for Raheem: Raheem Sterling isn't in Enzo Maresca's plans at Chelsea and can leave the club this summer. Erik ten Hag's Bayer Leverkusen are among a group of European sides interested in the winger. (BBC Sport)

Former bosses battle: Morten Hjulmand has drawn interest from two ex-Sporting CP figures. Ruben Amorim's Manchester United and Manchester City, who now have Hugo Viana as sporting director, both want him. (A Bola)

Wissa watch: Yoane Wissa left Brentford's preseason training camp in Portugal amid speculation over his future. He'll meet with director of football Phil Giles to discuss interest from Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Nottingham Forest. (BBC Sport)

Player pushed for Palhinha: Tottenham Hotspur need to offload at least one midfielder before brokering a deal for Bayern Munich's Joao Palhinha. Yves Bissouma could be sacrificed. (football.london)

Liverpool still looking: The Reds haven't necessarily finished their summer business after the arrival of Hugo Ekitike. Arne Slot would like another center-back. Several options are under consideration, including Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi. (The Athletic)

Juve hit pause: Juventus have put their approach for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho on hold until they sell at least one player. Nico Gonzalez and Timothy Weah are close to leaving. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Toffees track Takefusa: Everton are prioritizing the signing of a right winger and have contacted Real Sociedad over the possibility of signing Takefusa Kubo. It's understood he's available for around €40 million. (TEAMtalk)