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TOP STORY: Madrid preparing to keep Navas amid Courtois uncertainty
Despite persistent links to a move for Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid are prepared to step up their efforts to keep Keylor Navas, their current No. 1, with a new deal, according to La Nacion, citing sources familiar with Navas' status.
Courtois, who is out of contract at Chelsea after this season, has long been rumoured to make the move to Madrid and thus displace Navas, who is tied to Madrid through the 2019-20 season.
But new Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui identified Navas as a cornerstone of his squad shortly before he was appointed last month, and the club opened talks with the Costa Rica international's representatives shortly before the start of the World Cup, according to the report.
Navas, 31, wants assurances that he will remain with the club at least until he turns 34, and he knows that if he were to leave, his contract terms would not be as beneficial as they are with Madrid.
The club have prepared for life after Navas already this summer, signing Ukraine international Andriy Lunin, 19, to a six-year contract in June.
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12:33 BST: Manchester City midfielder Kean Bryan is poised to join Rangers in a permanent deal, sources close to the club have told ESPN FC's Peter O'Rourke.
Bryan, 21, a former England youth international, was sent on loan to Oldham Athletic last season and won the club's Young Player of the Season award.
11:58 BST: Barcelona have continued their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong, with the defender and his agent, Ali Dursun, set to meet with Ajax officials to discuss his future, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars has maintained de Jong, 21, will stay with the club for at least one more season.
11:32 BST: Zenit St. Petersburg have sent striker Dmitry Poloz on a season-long loan to Rubin Kazan.
11:11 BST: Despite a suggestion from Marco Tronchetti Provera, the CEO of Pirelli, one of Inter Milan's main sponsors, the club will not be making a move for Lionel Messi in response to Juventus' signing of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Inter vice president Javier Zanetti laughed at the suggestion, telling Fox Sports Argentina that the idea was "crazy."
11:00 BST: DONE DEAL -- Newcastle United have completed the signing of Switzerland international Fabian Schar from Deportivo La Coruna.
Newcastle activated the 3 million release clause in the defender's contract earlier this week to make him their third signing of the summer.
Schar, 26, has won 42 caps for Switzerland and started all three of their World Cup games. He joined Depor from Hoffenheim a year ago after two seasons at Hoffenheim.
Say hello to our new number 5️⃣, Fabian Schär!
Full story: https://t.co/xIIRhaCgJm #NUFC pic.twitter.com/DvaTqsvQOS
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 26, 2018
10:52 BST: DONE DEAL -- Rennes announced the signing of defender Damien Da Silva from Caen on a two-year contract.
10:40 BST: DONE DEAL -- Derby County have signed Jack Marriott, the League One Golden Boot winner last season, from Peterborough United on a three-year deal.
Marriott, 23, scored 33 goals in 56 games in all competitions for Peterborough last season and becomes Derby's fourth summer arrival.
Welcome to the Rams, @JackMarriott94! ????
???? https://t.co/ypYPAvtCiQ#MarriottChecksIn | #DCFC | #DCFCfans pic.twitter.com/DgRf7YrAUf
— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) July 26, 2018
10:32 BST: Wolverhampton Wanderers are closing in on the signing of Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore for £18 million, a source told ESPN FC's Peter O'Rourke.
Wolves have made seven signings already as they prepare for their first Premier League season since 2011-12.
10:26 BST: Full-back Kevin Malcuit, who joined Lille last summer and is under contract for four more seasons, has drawn interest from a number of clubs, according to France Football.
Inter Milan, Napoli, Valencia, Celta Vigo, West Ham United and Fulham are all interested in Malcuit, 26, who moved for €9 million a year ago.
10:09 BST: Juventus have expressed an interest in taking left-back Theo Hernandez on loan from Real Madrid this season, according to Marca.
Madrid would like Hernandez, 20, to play regularly, and while Real Sociedad seem to be the more likely fit, Juve have been exploring other options should Alex Sandro choose to leave the club in the final days of the summer transfer window.
09:53 BST: Barcelona's move for Malcom earlier this week caused Chelsea to lower their demands for Willian, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Barca reached an agreement to sign Malcom for an initial €41 million, hijacking Roma's deal with the winger. Chelsea, though, reportedly backed down from their €70 million price tag on Willian, offering him for a lesser amount, though Barca still opted to sign Malcom from Bordeaux.
09:47 BST: DONE DEAL -- CSKA Moscow have signed midfielder Ilzat Akhmetov to a four-year contract.
Akhmetov, a Russia youth international, played for Rubin Kazan the last four seasons but became a free agent when the club was sold to new ownership in April.
09:33 BST: Belgium youth international Matz Sels is nearing a €4 million move from Newcastle United to Strasbourg, L'Equipe reported.
Sels, 26, spent last season on loan at Anderlecht and has already reached an agreement on a four-year deal with Strasbourg.
09:21 BST: DONE DEAL -- Eibar have signed midfielder Sergio Alvarez from Sporting Gijon.
Alvarez, who signed a four-year contract, made his La Liga debut for Sporting in 2010, when he was 18.
Sergio Álvarez, nuevo jugador armero para las próximas cuatro temporadas. Llega procedente del @RealSporting ¡Bienvenido @SergioAlvz92! https://t.co/BEWgbugWPy ???????? #SergioAlvarez2022 pic.twitter.com/VefVTVyecT
— SD Eibar (@SDEibar) July 26, 2018
09:13 BST: Parma have secured the return of Amato Ciciretti, who helped the club earn promotion to Serie A, on a season-long loan.
Ciciretti, who was under contract with Benevento last year but loaned to Parma in January, signed a five-year deal with Napoli earlier this month.
09:08 BST: Roma's Maxime Gonalons could leave the club just a year after joining, with Crystal Palace preparing a move for the former Lyon midfielder, according to Sky Sport Italia.
Gonalons, who has won nine caps for France, cost Roma €5 million -- and Palace have reportedly offered twice that in a bid to sign him.
08:52 BST: After signing with Chelsea, Rob Green expressed his appreciation for the opportunity on Twitter.
"It's been a crazy few days but I am incredibly excited to have joined one of the biggest clubs in world football in Chelsea," he wrote. "To have this opportunity at this stage of my career is something truly special, and I can't wait to get started now. Thanks to everyone for the support."
08:41 BST: Flush with cash after the sale of Malcom to Barcelona, Bordeaux are looking to sign Filip Bradaric from Rijeka, L'Equipe reports.
The two clubs have agreed a €6 million fee for the defensive midfielder, who has yet to reach personal terms with Bordeaux.
08:20 BST: Russia international Aleksandr Golovin will undergo a medical with Monaco today, Sport Express reported.
Golovin, 22, had been linked to a move to Manchester United, Chelsea, Juventus and Arsenal, but will instead move to Ligue 1 on a deal worth €30 million plus bonuses.
08:05 BST: DONE DEAL -- Chelsea announced they have signed 38-year-old goalkeeper Rob Green, persuading him to delay his retirement after spending last season at Huddersfield Town.
Chelsea FC has today completed the signing of Rob Green, who joins to provide backup for Thibaut Courtois and Willy Caballero... https://t.co/EzkhZxBHu6
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 26, 2018 PAPER TALK (by Matthew Stanger)
Man United step up Maguire bid
Manchester United have informed Leicester City that they want to sign Harry Maguire before the two clubs meet on the opening day of the Premier League season.
According to the Mirror, the England World Cup hero has emerged as a leading target for United after they failed to prise Toby Alderweireld from Tottenham Hotspur.
Jose Mourinho is keen to replace Daley Blind with another ball-playing centre-back, and £65 million-rated Maguire is now viewed as the ideal recruit.
The Mirror claims the 25-year-old is open to a switch to Old Trafford as it would allow him to fulfill his ambition of playing in the Champions League and challenge for major trophies.
Viva la Vida for Liverpool
Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Domagoj Vida after agreeing terms with the Croatia defender, reports Turkish outlet Aspor.
West Ham United and Everton also have been tracking the 29-year-old following his starring role at the World Cup, but it appears Liverpool have sneaked in ahead of their rivals.
The centre-back would sign a two-year contract to join international teammate Dejan Lovren at Anfield -- but first Liverpool must meet Besiktas' €25m asking price.
It may take time to get the transfer over the line, with Vida currently on vacation after playing in the World Cup final less than two weeks ago.
Chelsea chase Bailey
Chelsea are battling Roma for speedy Bayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey, says the Evening Standard.
The lightning-quick winger claimed nine goals and six assists in 25 Bundesliga starts last season to command a price tag in the region of €50m. That shouldn't be an issue for Chelsea, but they face stiff competition from Roma after the Serie A side missed out on Malcom to Barcelona.
Meanwhile, the Independent says Maurizio Sarri remains interested in a deal for Serbian attacking midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
The 23-year-old has also been linked with Manchester United and Real Madrid, but it has been reported that Lazio are demanding nearly €100m for their prized asset.
Tap-ins
- Real Madrid have agreed a contract with Thibaut Courtois but are yet to find progress in negotiations with Chelsea regarding a fee for the goalkeeper. The Daily Mail says Tottenham's Hugo Lloris remains an alternative to the Belgian, with Madrid focused on replacing Keylor Navas this summer.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers continue to be busy in the transfer market as they eye two more additions before deadline day. Sky Sports claims the Premier League new boys have joined the race for Barcelona defender Yerry Mina, while The Sun says they have offered £18m for Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore.
Source: espn.co.uk