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Latest transfer news and rumours – 16 July 2021

Latest transfer news and rumours – 16 July 2021

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All the latest transfer news and rumours, with updates on the futures of Jadon Sancho, Kieran Trippier and Raphael Varane, and much more…

Manchester United are close to completing a double defensive swoop for Raphael Varane and Kieran Trippier worth £68m.
England star Jadon Sancho is set to be given the freedom of his London borough – just days after teammate Bukayo Saka was recommended for the same honour.
Brighton are planning to reopen talks with Solly March over a new contract ahead of next season.
Arsenal have been forced to undertake a deep clean of their training ground after a swell of positive coronavirus tests inside the academy.
Juventus appear ready to firm up their interest in Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus.
Tottenham are reportedly considering a swoop for Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini.
Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski has clubs ‘putting out feelers’ over a transfer, according to his new boss Julian Nagelsman.

Arsenal are interested in Tammy Abraham who Chelsea have already offered to a number of clubs as part of their search for a new striker.
Brentford are close to signing Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer for around £13.5m, in what will be a record deal for the Premier League club.

West Ham have established a plan that they hope will be able to see of the interest of Manchester United and Chelsea in star midfielder Declan Rice.
Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez has emphasised his commitment to his club amid Arsenal transfer rumours.
PSG are considering offering star man Kylian Mbappe a mega-money contract to convince him to remain at the club.

Lee Carsley is set to be named the new England Under 21 manager after the FA offered the former Everton and Republic of Ireland midfielder a two-year contract.
Manchester City are closing in on the £11m sale of striker Lukas Nmecha to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.
Manchester United are planning to step up their pre-season preparations with a camp at England rugby union’s training HQ Pennyhill Park from next week.
Atletico Madrid are ready to join the race to sign Jesse Lingard if Manchester United decide to let him go this summer.
Pressure is mounting on the Premier League to revise how it uses VAR after the ‘light-touch’ approach at Euro 2020 won widespread praise.
Everton have swooped to sign Sunderland striker Francis Okoronkwo after agreeing a deal worth up to £1m for the highly-rated 16-year-old.
Wolves are signing defender Dion Sanderson to a new long-term contract and will send him on loan to Championship side Birmingham City.
Serie A clubs will no longer be able to wear primarily green kits from the 2022-23 campaign onwards following a change in regulations.

Manchester United are on the verge of announcing Jadon Sancho as their marquee signing of the summer after previously confirming a £73m deal with Borussia Dortmund, and all eyes will now be on what shirt number the winger will wear.
Chelsea and Manchester City have both turned down the chance to sign Antoine Griezmann.
Juventus have rejected an £85m bid from Chelsea for Federico Chiesa, according to reports.

Celtic are being made to sweat as they wait to discover if 20,000 fans will be allowed into next week’s Champions League showdown with Midtjylland.
Rangers target Joey Veerman has been urged by his mentor to ignore the lure of Italy and seize a Champions League stage at Ibrox.
Celtic’s pursuit of Rennes duo Sacha Boey and Brandon Soppy has been played down by sporting director Florian Maurice.

Al-Hilal are poised to offer Celtic star Ryan Christie a life-changing offer to move to the Gulf after targeting him to replace Italian midfielder Sebastian Giovinco.
James Forrest is set to give Celtic a Champions League boost by returning to training.
Dave Martindale has warned Scottish football could be facing a player crisis after shutting down Livingston.