Transfer news live - PSG react to Chelsea's Kimpembe pursuit plus Neymar stance

Chelsea's business is well and truly up and running after a slow start to the summer transfer window.

The Blues have added Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly to their ranks and Thomas Tuchel is set to strengthen further with at least one more addition at centre-back. Paris Saint-Germain's Presnel Kimpembe is a target, as is Sevilla's Jules Kounde.

Speaking of PSG, Neymar has made a decision over his future at the Parc des Princes five years on from his mega-money arrival. Elsewhere, Amadou Onana is the subject of serious Premier League interest and West Ham appear to have stolen a march on the likes of Liverpool by submitting a hefty bid for the midfielder.

Stay tuned right here for all the latest transfer news on Sunday!

08:23Simon Mullock

Silva going nowhere

Manchester City have no intention of selling Bernardo Silva to Barcelona this summer - despite reports from Spain claiming that the Premier League champions have told the midfielder's agent he can leave for less than £70million.

Barca boss Xavi has made the Portuguese a key target as he looks to rebuild at the Nou Camp - and he is trying to raise the cash by flogging Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United. There have now been suggestions that City will cash in on Silva for less than €80million (£68m) if Barcelona can come up with the money.

It has been reported that City have given super-agent Jorge Mendes the green light to seal a deal at a bargain price. But the word from the Etihad is that Pep Guardiola still views the 27-year-old as a huge part of his plans for next season.

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07:47Freddie Keighley

Neymar wants to stay at PSG

Neymar has his heart set on staying at Paris Saint-Germain this summer so there is no upheaval ahead of the World Cup this winter.

The Brazil talisman is desperate to end his country's 20-year wait for World Cup glory and GOAL claims he would like to stay put to give himself the best preparation for the tournament.

That is despite the fact PSG would be willing to sell the 30-year-old if a suitable bid is received.

07:45Freddie Keighley

PSG respond to Chelsea's Kimpembe links

New Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier says he has been laughing with Presnel Kimpembe over reports linking the defender with a move to Chelsea.

However, he also admitted he does not know where Kimpembe - a target for the Blues this summer - will end up.

Galtier told L'Equipe: "I've read everything that has been said about Kimpembe. We even laughed about it together! I like him - he's a great centre-back but what will happen, I don't know."

07:15Freddie Keighley

Welcome!

Good morning and welcome to Sunday's live coverage of the summer transfer window here on Mirror Football.

With less than three weeks remaining until the start of the Premier League season, the marketplace is a busy one as squads are fine-tuned for the campaign to come.

Keep it right here are Mirror Football brings you the latest updates throughout the day!

22:56Ben Husband

That's all from us

Thanks for following along today! We'll be back bright and early on Sunday morning...

22:36Ben Husband

Man Utd keeping tabs on Ivan Toney

Brentford striker Ivan Toney is attracting some serious interest from rival Premier League clubs this summer with Newcastle, West Ham and Leeds all keen.

Those three clubs are all on the lookout for a goalscorer and Toney, who struck 14 goals and chipped in with six assists last season, fits the bill. Manchester United are also understood to be keeping tabs on the 26-year-old's situation.

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22:00Ben Husband

Cavani to Villarreal could be imminent

Villarreal are hopeful of signing former Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani, according to reports in Spain.

Cavani left Old Trafford earlier this summer following his contract expiring. The veteran striker is now deciding on his options but it is suggested a move to the LaLiga club could be imminent.

21:16Ben Husband

Jobe Bellingham signs new Blues deal

Jobe Bellingham has signed a new Birmingham City contract, despite reports linking him with a move to the Premier League.

The younger brother of England international Jude, Jobe is already impressing in the Championship despite being just 16. Liverpool have been linked with a swoop for the midfielder, but in advance of his 17th birthday Bellingham has agreed to terms on his first professional contract.

20:54Ben Husband

Man City youngster heads out on loan

Man City youngster Lewis Fiorini has joined Championship side Blackpool on a season-long loan.

The 20-year-old has been with the Premier League champions for more than a decade, although his path to the first team is understandably a difficult one to traverse.

Fiorini spent last season with Lincoln and will now go a league up and ply his trade with Michael Appleton at Bloomfield Road.

20:22Ben Husband

Bassey set to sign for Ajax

Rangers defender Calvin Bassey is set to join Ajax in a deal worth around £23m. The 22-year-old shone for the Scottish giants last season and helped them to the Europa League final where they were beaten by Frankfurt.

Bassey has since been extensively linked with a move away from Ibrox amid interest from the English Premier League. But the versatile defender is now closing in on a move to Ajax.

20:11Ben Husband

De Jong heads Stateside

Manchester United hopes of signing midfielder Frenkie de Jong this summer have been dealt a blow as he has travelled with Barcelona on their pre-season tour of the United States.

United CEO Richard Arnold and football director John Murtough left Barcelona on Wednesday after several days of trying to clinch a deal to sign the Dutch star. The Untied transfer chiefs had jetted to the Catalan capital on Monday and despite reaching an agreement with the club, did not conclude the signing.

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19:38Ben Husband

PSG boss refuses to rule out Kimpembe exit

PSG boss Christophe Galtier has revealed he and Presnel Kimpembe laughed about links suggesting he could join Chelsea.

The Blues have already signed Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli but Thomas Tuchel wants more centre-backs after losing Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger this summer.

Kimpembe is on Tuchel's wishlist, with the French champions said to be holding out for £50m.

And Galtier claims he is keeping abreast of the speculation and while he shared a laugh with the defender, he refused to rule out a transfer materialising.

"I've read everything that has been said about Kimpembe," Galtier said. "We even laughed about it together!"

He added: "I like him - he's a great centre-back but what will happen, I don't know."

19:06Ben Husband

PSG sign Ekitike

PSG have announced the capture of Hugo Ekitike signing from Reims, despite Newcastle lodging an offer worth more than the French champions.

The Magpies had identified the 20-year-old as one of Eddie Howe's transfer priorities, but were unwilling to pay the agent fee required to broker the deal.

Reims president Jean-Pierre Caillot confirmed Newcastle's offer was the more substantial one:"We didn't quite reach the sum offered by Newcastle but Hugo Ekitike has always been respectful towards the club," Caillot confirmed to l'Union. "We are happy to allow him to fulfil his dream."

18:41Ben Husband

Man Utd linked with Ziyech

The possibility of Ten Hag reuniting with Hakim Ziyech has now emerged. Ziyech looks destined to leave Stamford Bridge, with AC Milan said to be interesting in signing the winger.

However, if that saga becomes a prolonged one, a move to United shouldn't be completely ruled out, Football.London report.

Ten Hag worked with Ziyech at Ajax and helped them to the Champions League semi-final during the 2018/19 season.

18:09Ben Husband

Nagelsmann shuts down Ronaldo links

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has firmly quashed the speculation linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a summer transfer.

The 37-year-old has told United he is looking to leave during the current window, just one year on from his emotional Old Trafford return. Bayern had been touted as a potential suitor, with club officials now publicly denying the speculation.

And now Nagelsmann has told Bild reporter Christian Falk: "I read that too [Ronaldo links], but that's not true."

17:53Ben Husband

Branthwaite to PSV

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is set to join PSV on a season-long loan deal. The Dutch giants have confirmed the 20-year-old is currently undergoing his medical, with his move now in the 'final phase'.

Branthwaite was signed from Carlisle during January 2020 making 13 appearances in all competitions.

17:16Ben Husband

Barcelona confirm Lewandowski agreement

16:52Ben Husband

Morata to stay at Atleti

Alvaro Morata, who had been linked with Arsenal earlier this summer, will be staying with Atletico Madrid, according to reports in Spain.

AS claim that the chances of him remaining at the Wanda Metropolitano stand at 99 per cent after impressing Diego Simeone and his coaching staff during pre-season.

The report adds that Morata has sold his home in Italy and isn't intending on returning to Juventus, where he was on loan last season.

16:26KEY EVENT

Bayern Munich confirm Lewandowski exit

Bayern Munich have officially announced the departure of Robert Lewandowski, with the striker now due to join Barcelona.

In a statement released by the German giants, it is claimed all parties have now reached an agreement ahead of his move to the Camp Nou.

CEO Oliver Kahn said: "We have agreed to release Robert Lewandowski. We have a verbal agreement with FC Barcelona, the contract is still pending. We know very well what we have to thank Robert for, but great players have also left FC Bayern in the past, and even after that, Bayern's world did not fall apart.