Transfer rumours: Kounde, Varane, Alderweireld, Kane, Berg, Berardi, Pogba, Ramos

Last update on. From the section GossipManchester United has given Tottenham and Arsenal a boost to their race for Jules Kounde from Sevilla. They have cooled their interest in the 22 year-old France centre back and are now focusing on a deal with Raphael Varane of Real Madrid, 28. (Dean Jones via Express). external-linkOle Gunnar Solskjaer's United may offer up Paul Pogba, a 28-year old midfielder, as part of a deal for Varane's France team-mate. (AS) External-linkArsenal keep an eye on Sergio Ramos, ex-Real Madrid defender, and request to be kept informed about the talks between Paris St-Germain and the 35-year-old Spain international. (Goal) External-linkAfter talks with Manchester United, Ramos turned down a 10m offer for Ramos. He now appears to be ready to join PSG in a two-year contract. (Mirror). external-linkDavid de Gea (30), Spain goalkeeper, is determined to stay at Manchester United, despite increasing competition for Old Trafford places following the return of Tom Heaton (35), former England stopper. (Times - subscription necessary) external-linkToby Alderweireld (Belgium centre-back), 32, has spoken to Tottenham to say he wants to leave the club. Spurs will not stop him if they offer him a deal. (Athletic – subscription required) external linkArsenal closely follow Sander Berge (23), Sheffield United midfielder. However, the Gunners are up against Napoli, Liverpool and Lazio for Sander Berge's signature. (Sun). external-linkNuno Espirito Sante, Tottenham's new boss, wants to meet Harry Kane (27), to discuss Spurs' future together before the striker is on holiday following Euro 2020. (ESPN) External-linkArsenal are close to completing a deal to sign Benfica's 21 year-old left-back Nuno Tvares. The Portugal Under-21 international will fly to England to complete the transaction. (Sun). External-linkSassuolo hope to keep Domenico Berardi (26-year-old Italy winger), a player Giovanni Carnevali, club chief executive, has called a "symbol" amid interest from Liverpool & Tottenham. (Radio 24, via Goal). external-linkTottenham has opened talks with Bologna to discuss a deal for Takehiro Tomiyasu, a 22-year old Japanese defender. (Football London). external-linkManchester United has ended their attempts to sign Ousmane Dembale, a Barcelona winger who is 24 years old. The France international had been out of action for four months after sustaining a leg injury. (Sport - Spanish) external-linkChelsea is poised to make an offer for Wayne Hennessey (34), a Wales goalkeeper who is now a free agent following his expiration of his contract with Crystal Palace. (Express) External-linkArsenal offered Reiss Nelson (21), a new deal in the hope of sending him out again on loan. Olympiakos is also interested in the England Under-21 international, who previously spent a spell at Hoffenheim. (Sun). external-linkWest Ham is continuing negotiations with Vladimir Coufal (28-year-old defender), over a better deal. However, the Czech Republic international has been disappointed by the terms he has been offered. (Sky Sports) External-linkLeeds United has recommenced the pursuit of England Under-21 winger Noni Madueke, 19, from PSV Eindhoven. (Football Insider) external-linkLiam Millar, a 21-year-old Canadian forward from Liverpool, is moving to Basel in a move worth 1.3 million. (Goal) External-linkSlaven Bilic (52), Beijing Guoan's Croatian manager, was previously in charge of West Ham and West Brom in Premier League. He is now being linked to the Fenerbahce job. (Hurriyet via Sun) external linkLeicester have stopped their pursuit for Celtic striker Odsonne Eduard, 23, (Leicester Mercury). External-link