***Football transfer news&Rumours***

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Barcelona closing in on Dest, have €20m bid accepted by Ajax - sources
Barcelona have had a bid of €20 million plus add-ons accepted by Ajax for USMNT defender Sergino Dest, sources have told ESPN.
Dest, 19, will fly to Barcelona for his medical after agreeing to personal terms as Ronald Koeman closes in on his first signing as Camp Nou boss.
Bayern Munich were also in the race, and according to ESPN sources, twice travelled to Amsterdam for talks, but the European champions were unable to agree to a deal with Ajax for the right back.

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Ruben Dias may have played his last game for Benfica as the defender appears to be nearing a move to Manchester City, according to the Primeira Liga side's manager Jorge Jesus.

City have been in talks with Benfica over signing the centre-back and are now close to completing a deal for the 23-year-old, who is valued above £50m by the Portuguese club.
Speaking at a press conference following his side's 2-0 win against Moreirense, Jesus said: "I'm pretty sure it was his [Ruben Dias's] last game, but sometimes everything changes at the last second in football.
"I don't think that's going to happen, though. He's a player we're sorry to see go, he came through the academy, is our captain and plays for the national team... I also take some of the blame for him leaving today.
"This is also to do with getting knocked out of the Champions League and there are things that need to be balanced [financially] at management level.
"He has a high market value and is certainly already a fantastic player who will continue to improve."

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Man City agree £50m deal for Rúben Dias with Otamendi to join Benfica


https://www.theguardian.com/football...-transfer-news

Manchester City have agreed a €55m (£50.1m) fee with Benfica for the (23 year old) centre-back Rúben Dias, with Nicolás Otamendi heading the other way as part of the deal. The Portugal international has agreed a five-year contract with Pep Guardiola’s side, while Otamendi will join Benfica on a three-year deal. The Argentinian will leave City for a €15m (£13.7m) fee after five seasons at the Etihad Stadium.

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U.S. and Ajax defender Sergino Dest in Barcelona ahead of move
United States international Sergino Dest arrived in Barcelona on Tuesday ahead of completing a €25 million transfer from Ajax.

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Manchester City are reportedly looking to bring in either David Alaba or Nicolas Tagliafico to strengthen their left-back options, but only if Oleksandr Zinchenko leaves the club first. - The Telegraph

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Major deals completed on Deadline Day: - Thomas Partey to Arsenal - Edinson Cavani to Manchester United - Federico Chiesa to Juventus - Alex Telles to Manchester United - Theo Walcott to Southampton - Ben Godfrey to Everton - Chris Smalling to AS Roma - Amad Traore to Manchester United - Lucas Torreira to Atletico Madrid Ruben Loftus-Cheek has joined Fulham on loan from Chelsea. Brazilian midfielder Rafinha has signed a three-year deal with French champion Paris Saint-Germain. Fulham FC has further bolstered its defence with Tosin Adarabioyo's arrival from Manchester City. Manchester United made its fourth deal on deadline day as it got Facundo Pellistri on board from Club Atletico Penarol on a five-year contract. Everton was very keen on signing a goalkeeper to compete with Jordan Pickford and has signed Robin Olsen on a season-long loan from AS Roma.

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2020 SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW: (BUY : SELL : PROFIT)
BRIGHTON: 6.3m : 16.5m : +10.2m
WOLVES: 73.62m : 71.28m : +2.34M
WEST HAM: 19.98m : 20.03m : +0.05M
BURNLEY: 1m : 0 : -1m
CRYSTAL PALACE: 19.5m : 18m : -1.5m
SOUTHAMPTON: 36.27m : 22.77m : -13.5m
LEICESTER CITY: 57m : 46.6m : -10.4m
WEST BROM: 22.32m : 0.99m : -21.3m
FULHAM: 21.5m : 0 : -21.5m
NEWCASTLE: 34.8m : 0.24m : -34.56m
TOTTENHAM: 59.76m : 11.97m : -47.79m
LIVERPOOL: 76.7m : 37.7m : -39m
SHEFFIELD UNITED: 50m : 0 : -50m
ARSENAL: 77.7m : 20m : -57.7m
MAN CITY: 138.6m : 67.7m : -70.9m
MAN UNITED: 87m : 13.6m : -73.4m
ASTON VILLA: 81m : 0 : -81m
EVERTON: 87m : 4m : -83m
LEEDS UNITED: 96.4m : 0 : -96.4m
CHELSEA: 222m : 66.2m : -155.8m

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Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly tempted by a return to Manchester United because he believes Lionel Messi will move to fierce rivals Manchester City. The Portugal international could leave Juventus behind as they look to balance the books in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. And Old Trafford might be his next destination.

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1358907/Cristiano-Ronaldo-Manchester-United-transfer-news-Lionel-Messi-Man-City

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Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly tempted by a return to Manchester United because he believes Lionel Messi will move to fierce rivals Manchester City. The Portugal international could leave Juventus behind as they look to balance the books in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. And Old Trafford might be his next destination.

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1358907/Cristiano-Ronaldo-Manchester-United-transfer-news-Lionel-Messi-Man-City

Gossip of the Century
Don't think Man Utd to sign a 36 year old Ronaldo and there is no need to