Friday's transfer news: Liverpool reject loan deal, Arsenal face exits plus Manchester United, Tottenham latest rumours and gossip
All the day's transfer news, rumours, gossip and done deals
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Your support makes all the difference.Here is the best of Friday's transfer news, rumours, gossip and done deals as Arsenal and Manchester United prepare for busy days ahead.
The Gunners were rocked by club captain Laurent Koscielny going on strike yesterday, with the Frenchman refusing to join the pre-season tour to the US. Koscielny has been offered a three-year deal by Bordeaux, while Rennes are also interested, and he wants the club to allow him to leave on a free transfer in return for his nine years of service.
Manchester United meanwhile met with representatives of Inter Milan yesterday to discuss a potential loan deal with an obligation-to-buy for wantaway striker Romelu Lukaku. Talks are still at an early stage, however, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have received a boost in their pursuit of Sporting's Bruno Fernandes after the Portuguese club signed Aleksandar Trajkovski who is seen as a direct replacement. Over in Europe, Barcelona are expected to finally trigger Antoine Griezmann's release clause today in one of the biggest transfers in football history. Follow all the latest news throughout the day here:
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As Antoine Griezmann departs, Atletico Madrid bring in another forward: Ivan Saponjic.
The Serbia U21 international is Atleti's second signing this summer after 19-year-old Joao Felix.
Manchester United are said to want a profit on Romelu Lukaku, who desires an exit to Inter Milan.
United paid £79m to Everton for Lukaku two years ago and the Red Devils want more than that if they are to sell the Belgian.
Lukaku returned to training with United in Perth today after apparently recovering from a slight injury suffered earlier in the week.
According to Sky, no formal offers have been made for the striker.
Diego Simeone has wasted no time in trying to toughen up Atletico's newest signing.
AS have reported that the Argentine coach could be heard repeatedly trying to motivate Joao Felix to get stuck in during the 19-year-old's first training session at the club.
Translated quotes reveal the manager shouting over and over, "In hard, Joao, in hard! Get stuck in!"
Everton's bid for England U19 goalkeeper Billy Crellin has been rejected.
Fleetwood turned down the Toffees' £200,000 offer earlier today, according to The Daily Mail.
Borussia Dortmund were hoping to sign promising Romanian youngster Ianis Hagi, who shone at the U21 Euros earlier this summer, but the 20-year-old has seemingly elected to move elsewhere.
The FC Viitorul attacking midfielder prefers the idea of a move to Belgium side Genk, SportBild have reported.
Barcelona and Ajax were among the other clubs to have shown an interest in Hagi.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has revealed that the Scottish champions have received no new offers for 22-year-old Kieran Tierney.
The left-back has been linked with both Arsenal and Napoli, but as things stand the Scotland international won't be going anywhere this summer.
Arsenal, Saint-Etienne and William Saliba were extremely close to agreeing on the terms of a transfer to the Emirates, but Tottenham have re-entered the picture and are trying desperately to pull the rug out from under Arsenal, RMC Sport are reporting.
Paul Pogba featured in Manchester United's new away kit launch today, despite continued speculation around his future at Old Trafford.
The Frenchman is linked heavily with a move to Real Madrid, with Juventus having apparently withdrawn their interest in the midfielder this morning.
Brighton defender Lewis Dunk is reportedly set on a transfer to Leicester this summer and would be heartbroken if a move does not go ahead, according to The Daily Mirror.
The Foxes have identified Dunk as a replacement for Harry Maguire, should the England centre-back depart for either Manchester United or City.
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