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          Barcelona preparing bid for Paulo Dybala as PSG close in on Neymar

          • ESPN staffJul 21, 2017, 11:17 PM

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          Barca eye Dybala as PSG close in on Neymar

          Barcelona seem to be coming around to the idea of losing Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain and, according to Mundo Deportivo, have lined up Juventus forward Paulo Dybala as a replacement.

          It is claimed Dybala has an agreement in place with Juve that would allow him to fulfil a dream and link up with international teammate Lionel Messi at Barca for minimum fuss as well as the small matter of €110-120 million.

          Forking out such a fee should prove no problem for Barca, who will be receiving €222 million should Paris Saint-Germain meet Neymar's reported buyout clause.

          PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi is busy working on Neymar's move to France, with a source telling ESPN FC that the Brazil international has said to the Ligue 1 club he wants to join them and has agreed terms on a contract.

          Neymar could find himself lining up alongside Alexis Sanchez at the Parc des Princes, with a source telling ESPN FC that the Arsenal forward and his representatives were in Paris on Friday to meet with PSG sporting director Antero Henrique about a move.

          LIVE BLOG

          22.00 BST: Well we're all going to go watch Neymar now, but we'll be back in a few hours with a fresh edition of Transfer Talk!

          21.45 BST: And oh by the way, Aleksandar Kolarov's transfer to Roma is now a DONE DEAL.

          21.35 BST: Manchester City are set to bring in an extra central defender as cover after allowing Aleksandar Kolarov to leave, but still plan on starting Vincent Kompany, sources have told ESPN FC. Full story.

          21.10 BST: Neymar is in the Barcelona starting XI for tonight's International Champions Cup against Juventus. That body language, though:

          21.50 BST: Real Madrid have already confirmed Danilo is "gone," and now the BBC reports that Manchester City are expected to complete the £26.5m signing within the next 48 hours.

          21.20 BST: Well, Neymar's still at Barcelona for the moment at least. He's boarded the team bus ahead of tonight's game against Juventus in New Jersey.

          21.00 BST: AC Milan have admitted a move is on for Carlos Bacca by saying the striker will not play in next week's Europa League tie because of "future transfer market moves." He's been linked to Arsenal, Everton and Lazio.

          20:25 BST: With all the reports (and ESPN FC's own sources) of Neymar's impending departure coming out of France, the Spanish media have struck back, holding out hope that the Brazilian won't go.

          RAC1 radio says his Barcelona teammates have tried talking him into staying, to the point where they're 80 certain he'll stay, while Mundo Deportivo cite sources with the club in New Jersey saying they would "bet good money" that Neymar stays put.

          20.05 BST: Despite losing 4-0 to AC Milan on Saturday, Bayern Munich will not be buying another striker, Carlo Ancelotti says. Watch.

          19.50 BST: Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that right-back Danilo has left Real Madrid ahead of completing a €30 million move to Manchester City. Full story.

          19.22 BST: Only six African internationals have ever represented Manchester United, but the Africa Cup of Nations' switch a June/July tournament from 2019 could spark a change in transfer strategy at Old Trafford, the Manchester Evening News reports.

          18.55 BST: Arsenal are weighing up a move to sign Real Madrid's Marco Asensio, according to Don Balon, with Juventus and Manchester United also said to be interested.

          18.38 BST: Sky Sports are reporting that Manchester City are close to completing a deal to sign full-back Danilo from Real Madrid for £26.9 million.

          18.02 BST: DONE DEAL West Ham have confirmed the signing of Marko Arnautovic from Stoke for a club-record fee, which is reported to be £24 million... Full story.

          17.53 BST: Real Madrid are confident of signing Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe for a world-record £120 million, The Sun claims, with the Spanish club having been working on the deal for the past month and an agreement in place with the Ligue 1 side and the player.

          17.22 BST: Jurgen Klopp says Philippe Coutinho is happy at Liverpool after holding talks with the Brazil international, amid interest from Barcelona. "I know that he feels completely more than fine, comfortable -- whatever -- in Liverpool. He loves the club." Full story.

          17.06 BST: Sources have confirmed to ESPN FC that Benjamin Mendy is set to become the world's most expensive defender after Manchester City agreed a deal to sign him from Monaco for £52 million. Full story.

          16.31 BST: Arsene Wenger has dismissed talk about Alexis Sanchez joining Paris Saint-Germain and says his decision not to sell the forward also applies to foreign clubs. Full story.

          16.01 BST: For all the talk of new signings, Real Madrid have only made three since Zinedine Zidane took over Real Madrid in January 2016, highlighting the Frenchman and his side's efficiency and acumen when it comes to the transfer window, writes Rob Train. Read more.

          15.39 BST: New AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci says being left in the stands for Juventus' Champions League meeting with Porto last season finally convinced him to leave Turin. "In truth it was just the final straw," he said. Full story.

          15.17 BST: West Brom will not be purchasing Arsenal left-back Kieran Gibbs this summer, says manager Tony Pulis... "We won't be signing Kieran Gibbs. It's done. We won't be signing him," he told Sky Sports. "We've got three or four other targets we're desperate for."

          14.51 BST: Marko Arnautovic appears to be on the verge of completing his move from Stoke to West Ham...

          14.38 BST: We have a DONE DEAL in the Championship, where Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Darren Randolph from West Ham for £5 million... Full story.

          14.28 BST: New Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has wasted no time in getting to work, arriving in Singapore on Saturday just hours after his transfer from Real Madrid was confirmed. Full story.

          14.03 BST: No bids yet for Virgil van Dijk, according to Sky Sports' Jim White, despite the defender having asked to leave Southampton...

          13.33 BST: Christian Eriksen has defended Tottenham's quiet summer in the transfer market, insisting that buying success is an English obsession that rarely works out. "I don't think you need to spend to win something," Eriksen said. "It's just a matter of how you see a team, how the players are." Full story.

          13.17 BST: Yet another update on that man Neymar... This time it's AS claiming that Neymar and Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu met in New Jersey on Friday, with the Brazil international telling him of his intention to leave the club and the Blaugrana chief asking for more time to resolve the situation.

          12.47 BST: Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez and his representatives were in Paris on Friday to meet with Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Antero Henrique, a source close to the French club has told ESPN FC. The source indicated that talks took place over the course of several hours regarding a potential contract for Sanchez at the Parc des Princes. Full story.

          12.30 BST: Manchester City have finally agreed a fee with Monaco to sign Benjamin Mendy, The Guardian is reporting. Having previously seen three bids rejected by Monaco for the left-back, City have been successful with their latest offer of £52 million, and the player will undergo a medical with them this week.

          11.57 BST: Sky Sports also has another update on Alexis Sanchez, claiming that Paris Saint-Germain are set to make a bid of £35 million for the Chile international to Arsenal.

          11.40 BST: Sky Sports with another update on Neymar...

          11.23 BST: Matteo Darmian says he is enjoying life at Manchester United, despite reports linking the full-back with a summer return to Italy. "I am happy here so nothing news [wise]. I am a Manchester United player -- that's it,'' he said. Full story.

          11.04 BST: Chelsea are in a three-way battle with Real Madrid and Barcelona to sign 18-year-old Nice defender Malang Sarr, according to Sky Sports. Sarr has a £36 million release clause in his contract.

          10.40 BST: Manchester City youngster James Horsfield is set to leave the club to join Dutch side NAC Breda on a permanent deal, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC.

          10.12 BST: Barcelona forward Neymar has now told Paris Saint-Germain he wants to move to the Parc des Princes and agreed terms on a contract, a source close to the French club has told ESPN FC. Story here.

          09.58 BST: Sky Sports News reports that Arsenal have rejected a £10 million bid from West Brom for Kieran Gibbs. They want £12m apparently.

          09.47 BST: The £50m transfer of midfielder Nemanja Matic to Manchester United has been sanctioned by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, according to the Telegraph.

          09.29 BST: Chelsea are hoping to make Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain their next signing Alvaro Morata on Friday, Sky Sports reports.

          09.00 BST: Marseille have ruled out a move for Olivier Giroud, the London Evening Standard reports. The paper says the France international wants to fight for his place at Arsenal.

          08.37 BST: Serge Aurier has informed Paris Saint-Germain of his desire to move this summer with Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan all keen on the defender, according to an ESPN FC source close to the French club.

          Liverpool persistent toward Naby Keita

          Liverpool will make one more attempt to sign Naby Keita from RB Leipzig, the Independent reports, and will table a £75m bid which they feel will finally convince the Bundesliga side to part ways with their star man.

          Leipzig have so far refused to budge in negotiations for a player that scored eight goals and assisted on seven more to help them finish as runners-up to Bayern Munich last season, but the presence of a £48m release clause, valid from next summer, and the size of Liverpool's next offer may prove too tempting.

          Nemanja Matic available, but costly

          According to the Mirror, Roman Abramovich is willing to sell Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic to Manchester United, but only if a £50m transfer fee is received.

          It had been reported that United's hopes of landing the Serbia international were over after they beat Chelsea to the signing of Romelu Lukaku. But Abramovich will personally sanction the move as a gesture to Matic, who wants to join United over Juventus, the other interested party.

          Chelsea yearn to pry Llorente from Swansea

          Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has turned his attention to landing Fernando Llorente after the arrival of Alvaro Morata was finalised, but Swansea want £30m for the striker.

          Llorente, Morata and Conte worked together at Juventus with great success, and the Independent says they are keen to reunite in the Premier League. Christian Benteke is an alternative option to back up Morata, but the Crystal Palace striker is cautious about a move that could limit his playing time ahead of the 2018 World Cup.

          Tap-ins

          - West Ham, Newcastle and Swansea are competing to sign Jack Wilshere, who Arsenal have made available for transfer but for a £20m asking price. The midfielder is in the final year of his contract, and the Telegraph reckons that London-based West Ham are the favourites to strike a deal.

          Wilshere's place at Arsenal could be taken by Rafinha. Sky Sports claims Barcelona have offered the 24-year-old midfielder to the Gunners for €30m.

          - Everton are in line to beat Newcastle, Watford and Crystal Palace to the £7.7m signing of Hull winger Kamil Grosicki, according to the Mirror. It is reported Everton boss Ronald Koeman is a long-time admirer of the Poland international and tried to sign him in his time at Southampton.