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Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Sean Longstaff, Harry Maguire, Antoine Griezmann

Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Longstaff, Maguire, Griezmann
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.

Friday morning's headlines:

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Sean Longstaff in action for Newcastle United on July 24, 2018
Report: Manchester United pull out of Sean Longstaff move


Manchester United reportedly end their interest in Sean Longstaff as Newcastle United value him at £50m, which is £30m than the Red Devils are willing to pay. Read more.

Manchester United's Harry Maguire chase 'very much alive'
A report claims that Harry Maguire is still a target for Manchester United, despite Leicester City upping their asking price to £70m. Read more.

Barcelona activate Antoine Griezmann release clause?
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann is reportedly on the brink of becoming a Barcelona player as the Spanish champions have triggered his £107m release clause. Read more.

Report: Manchester United dig in heels over Romelu Lukaku fee
Romelu Lukaku will not be granted a move from Manchester United to Inter Milan unless the Italian side match his £75m valuation, according to a report. Read more.

Juan Mata 'rejected lucrative Chinese deal to stay at Manchester United'
A report claims that Juan Mata was offered a huge salary to join Shanghai SIPG, but he turned down the Chinese club to renew his contract with Manchester United. Read more.

Everton winger Korede Adedoyin joins Hamilton on loan
Player moves on loan from Everton. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers showing interest in Hoffenheim forward Joelinton?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly considering an approach for Hoffenheim forward Joelinton ahead of the new Premier League campaign. Read more.

Barcelona working on ways to finance Antoine Griezmann deal?
Barcelona are reportedly working on a way to finance a deal for Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann. Read more.

Leeds United, Rangers fail with bids for Liverpool winger Ryan Kent?
Leeds United and Rangers reportedly fail with loan offers for Liverpool winger Ryan Kent, who could now spend the first half of the season at Anfield. Read more.

Five clubs showing interest in Fulham winger Ryan Sessegnon?
Five clubs - including Manchester United - are reportedly considering making an offer for Fulham winger Ryan Sessegnon. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bournemouth 'join race for Kalvin Phillips'
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth reportedly join the race to sign Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. Read more.

Report: Mariano Diaz to reject Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal interest
Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz reportedly wants to fight for his place at the Bernabeu rather than take up interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. Read more.

Laurent Koscielny 'to buy himself out of Arsenal contract'
Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny is so desperate to leave the club that he is tempted to buy out his £90,000-a-week contract, according to a report. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur leading race for £27m midfielder Dani Olmo?
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur are in prime position to sign Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Dani Olmo, who is valued by the Croatian club at £27m. Read more.

Report: Real Madrid will not revive Neymar interest
Barcelona reportedly do not have to worry about competition from Real Madrid for Neymar as their title rivals are not interested in the Paris Saint-German forward. Read more.

Derek McInnes signs two-year Aberdeen extension
McInnes and assistant Tony Docherty have signed new deals at Aberdeen. Read more.

Arsenal trying to hijack Everton's bid for Malcom?
A report claims that Arsenal want Barcelona flop Malcom to reject a move to Everton and instead make the switch to the Emirates Stadium. Read more.

Barcelona sign 16-year-old striker Louie Barry from West Bromwich Albion
Barry will go into Barca's Under-19s A squad. Read more.

Preston North End accept Callum Robinson bid from unnamed Premier League club
The Championship side did not name the top flight team involved. Read more.

Romelu Lukaku misses training amid Inter Milan links
The 26-year-old Belgium international has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford. Read more.

Arsenal fans vote for Mesut Ozil, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Shkodran Mustafi to leave
Arsenal fans vote for Mesut Ozil, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Shkodran Mustafi to leave the club this summer, whereas a slender majority want Laurent Koscielny to stay. Read more.

Liverpool 'monitoring Philippe Coutinho situation'
Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho may be offered an escape route out of Catalonia by former club Liverpool, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Inter Milan want Romelu Lukaku on loan for two years
A report claims that Inter Milan are willing to pay Manchester United £63m to take Romelu Lukaku on loan for the next two seasons before purchasing him outright in 2021. Read more.

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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on August 19, 2018
Real Madrid 'will not meet Paul Pogba asking price'


Zinedine Zidane is reportedly facing a big battle trying to persuade his Real Madrid bosses to hand over £161m for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. Read more.

Laurent Koscielny refuses to travel with Arsenal over exit row
Gunners captain refuses to fly out on pre-season tour. Read more.

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Juventus forward Moise Kean celebrates scoring the winner against AC Milan on April 6, 2019
Everton 'suffer blow in Moise Kean pursuit'


Everton's pursuit of talented youngster Moise Kean takes a significant blow after Juventus reportedly signalled a strong desire to keep the striker in Italy. Read more.

Atletico Madrid 'step up approach for Kieran Trippier'
Atletico Madrid are reportedly stepping up their bid to sign Kieran Trippier from Tottenham Hotspur as the La Liga side seek a replacement for veteran full-back Juanfran. Read more.

Manchester City line up Dani Alves swoop?
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a fresh bid to sign full-back Dani Alves after the Brazilian became a free agent this summer. Read more.

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Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring for Sporting Lisbon in their Europa League clash with Villarreal in February 2019
Report: Manchester City hold Bruno Fernandes transfer talks


Manchester City are reportedly in talks with Sporting Lisbon in an attempt to sign 24-year-old Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Read more.

Manchester United preparing £67m Sergej Milinkovic-Savic bid?
Manchester United are reportedly lining up a bid worth £67m to sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this summer. Read more.

Aston Villa sign Brentford defender Ezri Konsa
Konsa worked with current Villa boss Dean Smith at Griffin Park. Read more.

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Neymar in action for PSG on December 2, 2018
Barcelona 'offer €100m plus Samuel Umtiti, Philippe Coutinho for Neymar'


Barcelona reportedly offer Paris Saint-Germain a package deal including €100m (£89.9m), Samuel Umtiti and Philippe Coutinho in exchange for Neymar. Read more.

Diego Costa to return to Premier League with Everton?
Everton are reportedly interested in bringing former Chelsea striker Diego Costa back to the Premier League from Atletico Madrid. Read more.

Real Madrid 'want Sadio Mane in any Marco Asensio deal with Liverpool'
Real Madrid reportedly tell Liverpool that they will need to include Sadio Mane in any deal to bring Marco Asensio to Anfield this summer. Read more.

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Nikola Milenkovic in action for Fiorentina on September 15, 2018
Manchester United 'make £45m Nikola Milenkovic bid'


Manchester United reportedly make a £45m bid for Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic as they eye possible alternatives to Harry Maguire. Read more.

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Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt celebrates after putting his side a goal in front against Tottenham Hotspur on May 8, 2019
Manchester United 'offered chance to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax'


Matthijs de Ligt's agent Mino Raiola reportedly offers Manchester United the chance to sign the Ajax captain after negotiations with Juventus stalled over his commission. Read more.

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2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
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5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Bournemouth167452421325
7Aston Villa167452425-125
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham165472129-819
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
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