Transfer news & rumours: Man City close in on Jorginho

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond

Man City close in on Jorginho

Manchester City and Napoli are close to completing a £43 million ($57m) deal for midfielder Jorginho, reports the Guardian .

Jorginho would sign a five-year contract with the Premier League champions and Pep Guardiola is hoping to have the deal done in time for him to be present for the start of pre-season training.

Chelsea reject Barcelona offer for Willian

Chelsea have rejected a £50 million offer from Barcelona for Willian, according to Sky Sports .

However, the Blues have not slammed the door shut on a move, and talks between the clubs continue.

Willian has been eyeing the exit at Stamford Bridge as he has grown dissatisfied over his place under Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.

N'Zozni wants England return with Arsenal

Stephen N'Zozni wants to leave Sevilla for a return to the Premier League, with a reunion with Unai Emery at Arsenal his preferred choice, reports the Sun .

Juventus are also in the hunt for the France international, and hope to entice him to join them due to the lure of Champions League football.

Former Stoke City man N'Zozni has a £35 million ($46m) buy out clause in his contract.

Everton near deal for Algeria international

Everton are nearing a deal to sign Algeria international Ramy Bensebaini from Rennes, reports the Daily Star .

The Toffees would land the 23-year-old defender for a £13.3 million ($17m), who is expected to depart the club this summer.

Stuttgart are also interested in landing Bensebaini, who can play defensive midfielder as well as left-back.

Marsch in contention for interim RB Leipzig job

New York Red Bulls head coach Jesse Marsch remains in contention to coach RB Leipzig for the 2018-19 season, according to Bild .

Hoffenheim's Julian Nagelsmann has agreed to become the Bundesliga club's manager starting in 2019-20, leaving the club without a manager for this season.

Sporting director Ralf Rangnick is likely to coach the team this year, but Marsch remains an alternative due to his close relationship with Red Bull's global head of soccer Oliver Mintzlaff.

Celtic chase Liverpool youngster

Celtic are hoping to bring in Liverpool winger Harry Wilson on loan for next season, reports the Daily Record .

Wilson is expected to sign a new long-term deal with the Anfield club, and Celtic face heavy competition for his signature.

Celtic are looking to make the move prior to a Champions League deadline for registering players prior to their qualifier against FC Alashkert.

Hart told to report for pre-season training

Joe Hart has been told to report to Manchester City pre-season training even though he remains outside of Pep Guardiola's plans, reports the Sun .

The goalkeeper has been unable to find a new home after spells with Torino and West Ham have not worked out the previous two seasons.

Hart will not feature for City this year and was linked to Sporting and Nice earlier this summer.

Napoli join Pavard chase

Arsenal and Tottenham face competition from Napoli for Benjamin Pavard, according to Corriere dello Sport (via the Mirror.)

The 22-year-old has played well at right-back for France this summer, even scoring a stunning goal along the way, and has now attracted the interest of the Serie A side along with the Premier League clubs.

Diaz sold to Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC

Former MLS All-Star Mauro Diaz has been sold to Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC of the UAE Arabian Gulf League, FC Dallas announced on Tuesday.

The attacking midfielder was a mainstay for FCD and was an MLS Best XI selection in 2016.

Terms of the deal were not released.

Premier League clubs chasing Poulsen

Danish striker Yussuf Poulsen is interested in moving to the Premier League from RB Leipzig, with West Ham, Everton and Newcastle all interested in signing the 24-year-old, according to CalcioMercato.

Poulsen's contract with the German side runs out in 2021, and he is not looking to extend his time in the Bundesliga.

Lopetegui wants Mbappe at Madrid

Julen Lopetegui has made it clear to Real Madrid that French striker Kylian Mbappe should be the club's top transfer target this summer, Don Balon claims.

The new Madrid boss wants the club to kill off their chase for Neymar and instead target his PSG team-mate, who at just 19 could be the face of Los Blancos for years to come.