Football transfer rumors in Europe Saturday 20.08.2022
Chelsea have made a £15m bid along with Spain defender Marcos Alonso, 31, for Barcelona's 33-year-old Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. (Athletic - subscription required)
The chairman of Borussia Dortmund Hans-Joachim Watzke has denied the rumors involving the Bundesliga club and the Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, he says there is no contact with the Manchester United star. (Mirror)
Leicester's French defender Wesley Fofana, 21, has asked not to be involved when they face Southampton this weekend after being linked with Chelsea. (Guardian)
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign Brazilian midfielder Casemiro for a fee of up to £70m.
The 30-year-old has been with Real since 2013, winning three La Liga titles and five Champions Leagues. (BBC SPORT)
Nice of France is in talks with Arsenal about buying on loan the striker of the Ivory Coast Nicolas Pepe, 27. (Athletic - subscription required)
Real Madrid are considering signing Tottenham Hotspur and Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 27, to replace the outgoing Brazilian Casemiro, 30, who has agreed a contract with Manchester United. . (Telegraph - subscription required)
Newcastle and West Ham are watching developments at United closely, both interested in Scotland international Scott McTominay, 25, as they believe he is the most likely midfielder to be excluded from Casemiro's arrival. (90min)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is confident that England winger Bukayo Saka, 20, will sign a new contract with the club despite rivals, including Manchester City, showing interest. (Mail Online)
Everton are ready to sign Mohammed Kudus on loan from Ajax with the intention of making the transfer of the Ghanaian midfielder, 22, permanent. (Sky Sports)
Leeds are aiming to complete a £4m deal for FC Zurich's Willy Gnonto, 18, as the Italian striker enters the final year of his contract. (Mail Online)
Ajax also want to bring back Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech, 29, from Chelsea if Brazilian Antony, 22, joins Manchester United. . (90min)
Antony trained alone on Friday after the Dutch club rejected a £67m bid from United. (Mail)
Chelsea have inquired about the availability of Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire, 29, for a swap deal that will see American striker Christian Pulisic, 23, go to the other side. (Mail)