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Paul Pogba, a 29-year-old midfielder who won the World Cup with France, has agreed to return to Juventus on a four-year contract after his tenure with Manchester United expired. (Sky Sports)
Chelsea hopes to sign one of its two defensive targets this week. Talks are still ongoing with Netherlands nationals Nathan Ake, 27, of Manchester City, and Matthijs de Ligt, 22, of Juventus. (Standard)
Chelsea’s aspirations have been dashed by Bayern Munich’s verbal agreement with De Ligt. (Sport1 in German)
According to reports from Sky in Germany, Bayern Munich is interested in signing Juventus defender De Ligt. Prior to contract negotiations over a renewal in Turin, Juve reportedly wants £95 million for the Dutchman, turning away Chelsea’s interest.
Raphinha has been informed by Barcelona that he might have to wait until January to complete a move to Camp Nou, with Chelsea providing the funds but the player is not interested. (Telegragh)
Despite the upcoming acquisition of France center-back Clement Lenglet, 27, from Barcelona, Tottenham is still interested in signing Villarreal’s Pau Torres, a 25-year-old international defender for Spain. (Mirror)
Manor Solomon, a 22-year-old winger for Israel, is about to join Fulham on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk. (Athletic)
Newcastle is unwilling to pay Bayer Leverkusen’s £60 million asking price for winger Moussa Diaby, a France international. (Telegraph – requires a subscription)
This week, Brentford anticipates announcing the £18.9 million acquisition of Bologna defender Aaron Hickey, a Scotland international. (Guardian)
Omar Richards, a 24-year-old English left-back who is available for £8.5 million, has been in talks with Nottingham Forest and Bayern Munich. (Telegraph through the Nottingham Post)
Joe Aribo, a 25-year-old midfielder for Nigeria, is being wooed by Southampton in a £10 million deal from Rangers. (Athletic)
Regarding the 21-year-old midfielder Orkun Kokcu, a Turkey international, Feyenoord and Leicester have begun negotiations. (Mail)
Richarlison has joined Tottenham, thus Everton has inquired about the availability of Armando Broja, a 20-year-old striker for Chelsea who represents Albania in international football. (Telegraph)
After being fired by Paris Saint-Germain, former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, 50, is considering a comeback to the Premier League. (Sun)
Nathaniel Phillips, a 25-year-old English defender on loan from Liverpool, is wanted back by Bournemouth. (Football Insider)
The Chelsea midfielder Jorginho’s current deal expires in the summer of 2023, and according to the 30-year-agent, old’s negotiations to extend it will begin in September. (Tuttomercatoweb, via Goal)
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