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Transfer latest: John Stones's Manchester City future in doubt

sportsmole.co.uk, 8 July 2020, 07:20

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown clubs' transfer plans into disarray, with uncertainty over when the summer window will even open yet alone the financial state many teams will be in.

Nevertheless, the rumour mill continues to turn and here Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer talk.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Real Madrid to launch fresh bid for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba?

Real Madrid are allegedly contemplating whether to launch a fresh bid for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. Read more.

Arsenal considering Unai Nunez swoop?

Arsenal are reportedly one of a number of teams who are considering an approach for Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez. Read more.

Chelsea in pole position for Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Kai Havertz?

Chelsea reportedly remain as the favourites to sign Kai Havertz after a number of clubs ended their interest in the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker. Read more.

Pep Guardiola pours doubt on John Stones future at Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has always spoken highly of the England defender. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur considering Ryan Sessegnon loan exit?

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly open to allowing Ryan Sessegnon to spend next season out on loan at another club. Read more.

Graham Potter insists Brighton do not need signings to improve

Victory over Norwich last time out lifted the Seagulls nine points clear of the relegation zone with five games to go. Read more.

Release clause of Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez expires

The release clause of Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez expired on Tuesday, effectively making it harder for Barcelona to sign the Argentina international. Read more.

Jude Bellingham move to Borussia Dortmund stalls?

Jude Bellingham 's transfer to Borussia Dortmund has stalled over quarantine guidelines relating to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. Read more.

Chelsea to use Fikayo Tomori as makeweight in Declan Rice deal?

Chelsea are willing to send Fikayo Tomori out on loan in order to aid their pursuit of West Ham United's Declan Rice, according to a report. Read more.

Barcelona 'contact Tottenham Hotspur over Ndombele, Sessegnon swap deals'

Barcelona make contact with Tottenham Hotspur over proposed player-plus-cash deals for Tanguy Ndombele and Ryan Sessegnon, according to a report. Read more.

West Ham United planning Manchester United raid?

West Ham United reportedly consider an approach for Manchester United duo Phil Jones and Jesse Lingard, both of whom have struggled to impress this season. Read more.

Manchester City, Juventus join Adama Traore race?

Manchester City and Juventus have reportedly join the race to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Adama Traore, who is said to be wanted by Liverpool and Man United. Read more.

Nuno Espirito Santo not bothered by Gerardo Martin's comments on Raul Jimenez

Raul Jimenez has scored 24 goals for Wolves in all competitions this season. Read more.

Manchester United 'to rival Liverpool for Adama Traore'

Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore is reportedly a target for Manchester United as the Red Devils prepare to admit defeat in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur to use Lucas Moura in Arkadiusz Milik swap deal?

A report claims that Lucas Moura could join Napoli as part of a swap deal that would see Arkadiusz Milik head the opposite way. Read more.

Inter Milan sponsor vows to help fund deal for Barcelona star Lionel Messi

Marco Tronchetti, the chief executive of Pirelli, says that the tyre company will "help" fund Inter Milan's move for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. Read more.

Shirt numbers available to Thiago Alcantara at Manchester United

Amid reports linking Thiago Alcantara with a move to Manchester United, Sports Mole looks at the shirt numbers that could be available to the midfielder. Read more.

How Manchester United could line up with Thiago Alcantara

Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up next season if they are able to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara. Read more.

Tammy Abraham 'demanding £130k-a-week deal at Chelsea'

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham is reportedly holding out for a contract offer of £130,000 per week to give him parity with fellow academy graduate Callum Hudson-Odoi. Read more.

Manchester United sign Phil Neville's son to first professional deal

Manchester United sign Harvey Neville, son of Phil Neville and nephew of Gary Neville, to his first professional contract. Read more.

Arsenal 'reopen William Saliba talks with Saint-Etienne'

Arsenal reportedly reopen talks with Saint-Etienne over the possibility of William Saliba extending his loan spell to cover the Coupe de France final on July 24. Read more.

Liverpool 'dealt blow in Milot Rashica chase'

Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers are among the clubs dealt a blow in their pursuit of Milot Rashica after Werder Bremen avoided relegation from the Bundesliga. Read more.

Arsenal to use Alexandre Lacazette in Thomas Partey deal?

Arsenal could reportedly use Alexandre Lacazette as a makeweight in any deal to bring Thomas Partey to the club from Atletico Madrid this summer. Read more.

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