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LIVE Transfer Talk: Bayern striker Lewandowski eyes switch to Real Madrid

Euro 2020 and the Copa America are over and the summer transfer window is open, leaving Europe's biggest clubs clear to make a splash in the market. Check out the latest gossip below, and see all official deals here.

TOP STORY: Lewandowski to switch Bayern for Madrid?

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is eyeing a move to Real Madrid with the German club looking to find a replacement in the summer window.

Lewandowski, 32, dreams of playing for Los Blancos, according to Spanish outlet AS. His contract at Bayern runs out in 2023 and the club are concerned that he will ask to leave next year when a transfer fee will be reduced.

Lewandowski scored 41 goals in the Bundesliga last season, breaking Gerd Muller's record of 40 goals in a league season to show how prolific he remains. The Poland international also scored twice for his country at Euro 2020 this summer despite the team crashing out in the group stage with one point.

Bayern are looking to take action to replace the forward, reportedly eyeing a move for 22-year-old Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven. Despite Gakpo playing mainly as a winger, new boss Julian Nagelsmann could utilise him as a false No. 9 in a similar way he utilised Dani Olmo at RB Leipzig.

Gakpo received a first Netherlands cap at Euro 2020, making an appearance off the bench against North Macedonia. On the domestic stage, he's made 65 Eredivisie appearances with 29 goal involvements.

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22.45 BST: That will do it for the latest edition of our LIVE Transfer Talk blog. We hoped you enjoyed following along with us and remind you to check back shortly for the latest transfer rumours, reports and completed deals. Goodnight!

22.30 BST: DONE DEAL! Nottingham Forest have signed United States international goalkeeper Ethan Horvath on a free transfer.

The 26-year-old signs on a three-year contract after four-and-a-half seasons in Belgium with Club Brugge. Horvath was recently the hero for the USMNT in the Nations League Final, coming on as a sub for injured Zack Steffen and stopping a penalty in extra-time against Mexico to preserve the Americans' advantage.

Horvath, who as seven caps for the USMNT, has experience in the Champions League, and previously played under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Molde. Forest currently have Brice Samba and Jordan Smith between the sticks.

22.00 BST: Could Mauro Icardi return to Italy?

According to Calciomercato, Roma and Milan are circling for the Argentine, who scored 13 goals in 28 games last season while on loan at PSG. The 28-year-old previously played in Italy between 2011-19 with Sampdoria and Inter, notably scoring 124 goals in 219 games for the Nerazzurri.

Icardi's partner and agent, Wanda Nara, is reportedly keen on returning to Italy full time.

21.11 BST: Sunderland are engaged in discussions about adding Manchester City youngster Callum Doyle on a loan deal.

The 17-year-old, who has yet to make his senior debut, played last season with both the Under-18s and U23s, helping City's development team win the title EPL 2 title. An England youth international, Doyle is being lined up for a two-year loan deal at the Stadium of Light.

20.32 BST: Roma have a new goalkeeper, as the club have unveiled Portugal No.1 Rui Patricio!

The 33-year-old, who spent the last three seasons in the Premier League with Wolves, joins on a three-year deal. Roma have revealed that they have paid an initial €11.5 million for Patricio, and this his deal contains further performance-based clauses.

Patricio, who has 97 caps for Portugal and won Euro 2016 and the 2019 Nations League says Jose Mourinho played a big role in his decision.

"Roma is a big club and a new challenge and I'm excited to try and help the club achieve its targets," Patricio said.

"In José Mourinho we are talking about one of the greatest coaches in the world and I am excited to start working with him and doing everything I can to help the team."

19.55 BST: Is Sassuolo's Jeremie Boga soon bound for Atalanta?

The 24-year-old winger, who previously spent time at Chelsea, is on Atalanta's wish list, according to Calciomercato. While Boga only scored four goals and dished out two assists last season, the year prior he was one of Serie A's brightest lights with 11 goals and four assists. 

One of Serie A's most prolific dribblers, Boga is valued at €25 million by Sassuolo, although Atalanta seem reluctant to pay full price.

19.08 BST: Leeds are expected to bring in a goalkeeper to backup Illan Meslier and replace Kiko Casilla, and the Yorkshire Evening Post suggests that Marcelo Bielsa has narrowed the search down to three goalkeepers.

The outlet lists Levante's Dani Cardenas, Valerenga's Kristoffer Klaesson, and Newcastle's Freddie Woodman as potential candidates for the No.2 role at Elland Road. Cardenas, 24, backs up Aitor Fernandez and is out of contract next season, while the 20-year-old Klaesson, a long-term target of the Whites, has considerable experience for his age and currently is the No. 1 for one of Norway's top sides.

Finally, there is Woodman, 24, who excelled last season on loan at Swansea, while leading the Championship in clean sheets and helping Swansea reach the play-off final.

18.21 BST: Tottenham and Man United are set to battle over Argentine centre-back Cristian Romero, Calciomercato claims.

The 22-year-old is currently halfway through a two-year loan spell at Atalanta from Juventus, and recently helped Argentina win the Copa America. Atalanta have an option to sign the young defender on a permanent basis for a bargain £13.7 million this summer, which they are likely do. That said, Atalanta then could have a tough decision on their hands with Calciomercato writing that they could fetch up to £52 million for the defender!

New Spurs managing director of football Fabio Paratici has reportedly given the green light on moving for Romero although it remains to be seen whether CEO Daniel Levy will sign off. Meanwhile, Man United could have an edge with the reigning Serie A Defender of the Year, as they will be playing in the Champions League next season, although reports say Real Madrid's Raphael Varane remains their top target.

17.36 BST: Reigning WSL champions Chelsea have reportedly agreed to a record deal with Man United to sign forward Lauren James.

According to the Athletic, Chelsea will pay an initial £200,00, and up to £300,000 with add-ons for the 19-year-old, which would make it a record deal between WSL clubs. The promising young forward has scored 28 goals in 56 games for Man United over the past three seasons, and will join brother Reece at Chelsea.

James, has so far represented England at the Under-21 level, and was called up to senior camp last November, although she did not make her debut.

17.00 BST: The Evening Standard says that Arsenal are ready to push forward with a £50m move for Brighton's Ben White.

White, 23, is back from international duty with England at Euro 2020 and Arsenal want to close a deal quickly.

The Gunners had a £45m offer rejected a few weeks ago, but could come to an agreement soon.

16.15 BST: Tottenham are making moves for defenders and are closing on Bologna's Takehiro Tomiyasu.

Corriere dello Sport says the 22-year-old Japan international wants to move to London and it's only a matter of time before the two clubs come to an agreement.

Meanwhile, La Nazione reports that Spurs are also going for Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic, whose contract expires in 2022.

The club have had a bid knocked back for the Serbia international but will return with an increase.

15.40 BST: Southampton striker Danny Ings has been linked with Manchester City, says Football Insider.

Ings, 28, has snubbed the offer of a new contract at Southampton and could move on this summer after scoring 13 goals in 33 games last season. The Daily Telegraph says that he is the No. 1 choice to play as backup to Harry Kane at Tottenham next season and would cost £20m to sign.

But City are also keen as they look to replace Sergio Aguero up front.

14.57 BST: Arsenal have been closing on Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar but they could miss out... to rivals Tottenham.

Le10 Sport says that Spurs are now on Aouar's trail, as well as that of Lille star Renato Sanches, who has also been linked with the Gunners.

14.30 BST: Which players could earn themselves a big move this summer after impressing at Euro 2020? Tor-Kristian Karlsen examines.

13.56 BST: Marca says that AC Milan are looking at James Rodriguez and Isco in their search to replace Hakan Calhanoglu.

Calhanoglu, 27, moved on a free transfer to join rivals Inter and has left a gap in creative midfield to fill.

Real Madrid are set to allow Isco to depart this summer, while Everton may require more persuasion over Rodriguez given his excellent form last season.

13.21 BST: Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City striker Daniel Sturridge is set to train with La Liga side Mallorca, the club has announced.

The 31-year-old former England international is a free agent after leaving Turkish club Trabzonspor in 2020.

12.35 BST: AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma will arrive in Paris on Wednesday to sign a five-year contract and complete his free transfer, according to RMC Sport.

Donnarumma, 22, was named the player of the tournament at Euro 2020. However, PSG keeper Keylor Navas is likely to stay at the club when the Italy No. 1 joins, sources have told ESPN.

PSG had not planned to recruit a goalkeeper this summer, preferring to remain with Navas, but the opportunity to sign Donnarumma on a free agent deal was considered too good to turn down. Though Navas is expected to start the campaign as the first-choice goalkeeper.

12.31 BST: PSG have announced the signing of France U17 defender Lenny Manisa, who arrives for around €400,000 from Ligue 2 side EA Guingamp.

The 17-year-old has signed a three-year contract until June 2024.

12.15 BST: Crystal Palace have signed goalkeeper Remi Matthews on a two-year deal.

Matthews, 27, most recently played for Sunderland, but has been on the books at Norwich City, Doncaster Rovers, Plymouth Argyle and Bolton Wanderers.

He told Palace TV: "I can't wait to get started. I'm excited to work with Dean Kiely again because he helps me improve, and I've got two great goalkeepers to look up to in Vicente Guaita and Jack Butland. It's great to be a part of it, and I'm really looking forward to it."

The club have also released goalkeepers Stephen Henderson and Wayne Hennessey.

11.51 BST: This may impact Real Madrid in the future...

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez branded Iker Casillas and Raul Gonzalez the "biggest frauds" in the club's history in an audio recording from 2006 that was leaked on Tuesday.

Perez, who returned as Real Madrid president in 2009, was speaking after leaving the role for the first time, a decision he said in the leaked audio was partly down to Raul.

Casillas and Raul both left the club during Perez's second tenure but have since returned following their retirement as players. Casillas works for the Real Madrid Foundation and Raul is the coach of the B team, Castilla.

"He is not good enough to be the goalkeeper for Real Madrid, what do you want me to say?" Perez says of Casillas in the audio, which first appeared in El Confidencial. "He is not. And he never has been.

"It is the big mistake we made. What has happened is that [broken audio] they adore him, they want to speak with him... I don't know. They defend him so much. But, well, he is one of the big frauds of Madrid. The second is Raul. The two biggest frauds at Madrid are first Raul and then Casillas.

"[Zinedine] Zidane's a great guy. And [David] Beckham and Ronaldo... But then there are the others that think that... let's see. Raul is a bad person. He thinks Madrid is his and he uses everything there is in Madrid, developing everything for his own benefit. Him and his agent. They are to blame for Madrid not doing well.

"Look, I left, among other reasons, because of him. Because he, now he considers his time ending, says: 'Before I go, I am going to end Madrid.' He is a negative guy, he is destroying Madrid and the morale of the players so that people say: 'It's because Madrid are bad, not Raul.' It's terrible how bad this guy is."

11.16 BST: Rodrigo De Paul should be a good signing for La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.

10.24 BST: Everton left-back Thierry Small reportedly wants to move away from the club this summer, with Bayern Munich, Man United and Arsenal keen on him.

The Athletic reports that the 16-year-old hasn't returned to Everton training and has been "absent for the full first week under new manager Rafa Benitez."

Everton want to hand Small a new contract when he turns 17 on Aug. 1, but the club's youngest-ever first-team player is keen to depart.

09.45 BST: Jadon Sancho will complete a medical ahead of his €85m move to Manchester United before he heads off on holiday, says The Sun.

Sancho, 20, is set to move from Borussia Dortmund to United this summer but the England winger needs a break after playing for his country at Euro 2020.

Sancho is expected to be part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad in time for the start of the Premier League season on Aug. 14.

It brings to an end a transfer saga that has gone on for nearly 18 months. Sancho was Solskjaer's top transfer target last summer, and although Sancho expressed his desire to move, United could not agree a fee, with Borussia Dortmund holding out for €120m. Negotiations between the two clubs have progressed more quickly this time around.

09.35 BST: Norwich City have confirmed the signing of Nice midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Lees-Melou, 28, has 150 Ligue 1 appearances to his name, as well as experience in the Europa League and Champions League. He scored five goals in 33 appearances in all competitions last season.

"I'm very excited to join Norwich City and discover my new future with the club and its fans. I can't wait to play football in Norwich colours," he told the club website. "I spoke with Daniel [Farke] and Stuart [Webber]. We had a very long conversation about football and the vision for the team. I've heard a lot about how Norwich plays football in the right manner and style and also the club's spirit and mentality. I love that and that got me very excited.

"I also spoke with Morgan Schneiderlin and Yoann Barbet about football in England. They spoke very highly of Norwich and the club's position and standing. I appreciate the opportunity in this club and wanted to get the move sorted and start quickly. I'm excited to discover a new country, language and play in the biggest league in the world."

09.10 BST: Fabrizio Romano says that Marseille won't have the option to sign Arsenal defender William Saliba permanently once his loan deal expires.

Saliba, 20, was signed for €30m from Saint-Etienne in 2019 but hasn't played for the club -- instead he's been sent on loan twice and is now set to join Marseille.

The Frenchman hasn't yet completed the paperwork, but it seems he'll be headed back to London again next year.

08.48 BST: Real Sociedad have signed Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan from Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion on a two-year deal, includes an option for a one-year extension, the Spanish club has confirmed.

After four years at Brighton, 29-year-old Ryan returns to La Liga, having had a three-year stint at Valencia from 2015-17.

He had one season remaining on his contract with Brighton and was loaned to Arsenal midway through last season after losing his spot to Brighton keeper Robert Sanchez.

08.30 BST: ICYMI - La Liga champions Atletico Madrid have signed Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul from Udinese on Monday.

Atletico said De Paul joined the club on a five-year contract. He had been with Italian club Udinese since 2016.

De Paul started for Argentina in the Copa America final against Brazil on Saturday, with Argentina winning 1-0.

"I'll be joining the Spanish league champion and I know that it is a big responsibility,'' he said. "It's a big step in my career.''

PAPER GOSSIP (by Luke Thrower)

- Manchester City have no interest in signing Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann, according to the Manchester Evening News. The 30-year-old has been linked with a move to the Etihad side in recent weeks as Pep Guardiola looks for a replacement for Sergio Aguero. Barcelona are in a financial crisis and are in need of reducing the wage bill, with Griezmann linked to a move away. However, City have told the Catalan club they don't want to sign the France star.

- Manchester United are close to agreeing personal terms with Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane. The Manchester Evening News reports that the 28-year-old is continuing to make progress over a move to Old Trafford, with the hope that a deal will be concluded in the next few weeks. The defender is currently on holiday with a preference on moving straight to Manchester instead of joining up with Madrid for pre-season. The France international only has a year left on his  deal, meaning that Madrid are likely to move the centre-back on rather than let him go for free.

- Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to sign Fehevar right-back Bendeguz Bolla, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 21-year-old was in the Hungary squad at Euro 2020 and is seen as a prospect for the future. Now, it seems an agreement is in place between Wolves and Fehevar. New Wolves boss Bruno Lage has already made some new signings for his squad, including bringing in winger Francisco Trincao from Barcelona on loan. 

- AS Roma are looking to sign Manchester United left-back Alex Telles on loan this summer, reports Calciomercato. With Italy star Leonardo Spinazzola out of the lineup after rupturing his Achilles tendon at Euro 2020, new Roma manager Jose Mourinho is on the lookout for a first-team solution. Telles, 28, has seen little game time at Old Trafford due to the resurgence of Luke Shaw, starting just seven games. A permanent deal is very unlikely but a loan is possible.

- Leicester City have set their sights on Club America defender Sebastian Caceres, according to Football Insider. The 21-year-old is valued at £20m and has been seen as a rising star in Liga MX. The Uruguay under-23 international has made 15 appearances in Mexico's top tier since joining Las Aguilas in January 2020.

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