Real Madrid transfer news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Bernabeu Tuesday, July 31 Mateo Kovacic enquiry Chelsea are readying a bid for Real Madrid star Mateo Kovacic, reports claim. Maurizio Sarri is looking to bolster his midfield ranks despite securing Jorginho’s £50million arrival. Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey is believed to be Sarri’s preferred target, but the Daily Mail claim Kovacic is a serious alternative. The report claims Chelsea representatives have contacted Real Madrid about the Croatia international’s availability. Kovacic has been hinting at a Bernabeu departure with Manchester City also interested. Sime Vrsaljko to Inter Milan Inter Milan have struck a deal to sign Atletico Madrid full-back Sime Vrsaljko. The Croatia international, who was a standout performer during his sides World Cup campaign, will head to Italy on an initial one-year loan with an option to make the deal permanent. The Spanish outfit immediately announced the arrival of Colombia international Santiago Arias from PSV.

Chelsea are readying a bid for Real Madrid star Mateo Kovacic

Gareth Bale update Manchester United can make one last play for Gareth Bale. That’s according to the Manchester Evening News, who suggest manager Jose Mourinho could use tonight’s pre-season clash to lure to Wales international to Old Trafford. The Red Devils go head-to-head with Real Madrid in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the International Champions Cup. The MEN refer to last summer’s meeting between these two sides when Mourinho cheekily said: “I can’t buy you because you do not talk up!" It remains to be seen whether Mourinho will stoke the fire, but circumstances are different with Julen Lopetegui at the helm. He’s expected to give Bale more first-team action after the departure of Gareth Bale.

Manchester United can make one last play for Gareth Bale

Edinson Cavani blow Real Madrid’s chances of landing Edinson Cavani have been quashed by Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel. Cavani has scored 89 goals in just 97 games in the last two seasons for Ligue 1 champions PSG and is reportedly among Madrid’s targets. But Tuchel, preparing for his first season in charge at Parc des Princes, insists the 31-year-old will not be leaving the French capital before the closure of the transfer window. "This is my feeling and my biggest wish and I have not heard such a thing," the PSG boss told reporters. "I talked to Edi some days ago and he didn't mention anything. "He said he is looking forward to coming back and looking forward to achieving all his goals with us and our team. He is a key player for us and there’s no thought in giving Edi away.”

Willian is set to report back to Chelsea tomorrow as speculation over his future continues

Where’s Willian?! Willian is set to report back to Chelsea tomorrow as speculation over his future continues. Willian has yet to return to pre-season following the World Cup but reports have suggested he was expected to be back already. The Times claim he was expected back in London last Friday but is still yet to appear at Cobham. And now Sky Sports are saying that he will return tomorrow when he is expected to hold talks with the club over his future. Willian has been linked with both Manchester United and Barcelona, but the Spanish champions have since snapped up Malcom after seeing two bids knocked back. United are still in the hunt for a winger but yesterday Willian claimed he was happy at Chelsea.

Transfer News: Chelsea are readying a bid for Real Madrid star Mateo Kovacic

Mohamed Salah approached Mohamed Salah was approached by Real Madrid in the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit, reports claim. Liverpool star Salah was being heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, even before Ronaldo chose to quit the Bernabeu for Juventus earlier this month. And Spanish newspaper El Pais claim the Liverpool star was, through his advisors, contacted by Real earlier this summer. Los Blancos always crave football’s biggest and most-glamourous names. That was behind their pursuit of Neymar but, for now, the chances of the Brazilian leaving PSG are low. It is a similar story regarding Kylian Mbappe. The France international, fresh from winning the World Cup, wants to make history in his own country. As a result, El Pais claim Real reached out to both Salah and Tottenham hitman Harry Kane. Both men, though, were emphatic in their responses. Real, for all their pulling power, were unable to convince either to move.

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