Live Coverage: Transfer Talk - August 4

Morning all! There's just a few days to go until the new season kicks off, so will we see some big deals going through before then? Stay with us to find out.

We begin this Tuesday morning with Manchester United, who have been busy in the transfer market so far. The Premier League giants have been linked with Gareth Bale for some time and, according to a newspaper report, have made two bids of over £100m for the Welshman.

Could Arsenal be closing in on their second signing of the summer? According to reports, the Gunners are set to beat AC Milan to the signature of highly-rated Roma defender Alessio Romagnoli. More here.

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Into the Championship for a moment, where Nottingham Forest could be on the verge of bringing a popular figure back to the City Ground. The Reds are reportedly trying to re-sign Gary Gardner on loan from Aston Villa. The midfielder made 18 appearances for the East Midlands outfit during a loan stint last season.

Leicester signed two players in the space of a few hours on Monday, with N'Golo Kante and Yohan Benalouane arriving at the King Power Stadium. Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri, though, hopes that the signings will lead to even more players joining the club this summer.

It looks like Manchester United are going to lose a goalkeeper before the end of the transfer window, but it's not David de Gea. Anders Lindegaard has reportedly been told that he can leave the club on a free, despite still having a year to run on his contract.

Hearts defender Jordan McGhee has reportedly been attracting the attention of Championship side Ipswich Town. However, Mick McCarthy's side will have to up their bid if they want to 19-year-old, as it's claimed that Hearts have already rejected two bids for the youngster.

DONE DEAL! Wycombe Wanderers have announced that they have signed former Watford and Sheffield United midfielder Stephen McGinn.

Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin has been linked with Newcastle United and West Ham United following QPR's relegation from the top flight. Former midfielder Lee Bowyer has played for both clubs, and believes that the Englishman would be better suited to a move to St James's Park.

Angel di Maria was due to undergo a medical with Paris Saint-Germain yesterday, but the Manchester United midfielder reportedly claimed to be too tired after arriving in Doha, where the team are training.

Chelsea have loaned a number of their younger players to Dutch side Vitesse in the last couple of season to give them first-team experience, and it looks like another is on his way. The Eredivisie side have confirmed that Dominic Solanke has been training with them ahead of a season-long loan.

Leicester City have been busy in the transfer window in recent days, completing two signings just yesterday. It looks like there's still work to be done for the Foxes though, as they have reportedly bid £5.6m for Genk defender Kara Mbodj.

DONE DEAL! Bournemouth have confirmed that they have signed Max Gradel from St Etienne. They 27-year-old netted 17 league goals for the Ligue 1 side last season.
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Jesse Lingard has been out on loan several times in the last couple of season, including last term when he spent several months with Derby County. It seems his time with the Rams has made an impression on Steve McClaren, as the now-Newcastle manager is thought to be keen to bring the winger to St James's Park.

Southend United midfielder Gary Deegan has signed a two-year contract extension with the League One club. The 27-year-old's previous deal with the Shrimpers expired earlier this summer.

Brentford manager Marinus Dijkhuizen has admitted that defender Moses Odubajo is likely to leave the club this summer amid reported interest from Championship rivals Hull City. More here.

DONE DEAL! Leeds United have confirmed that midfielder Stuart Dallas has joined the club from Brentford on a three-year deal. You can read all about that transfer here.

BREAKING! Some transfer news involving Arsenal now, with forward Chuba Akpom joining Hull City on loan until the end of the season. More on that story here.

Manchester United winger Ashley Young has reportedly agreed a new three-year deal with the club.

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More news involving Brentford now as midfielder Jonathan Douglas leaves the Bees for fellow Championship side Ipswich Town on a one-year deal.

We brought you the news earlier that Hull have signed Arsenal forward Chuba Akpom on a season-long loan and now there's rumours of a departure from the KC Stadium. Dame N'Doye impressed in parts in the Premier League last season, but it sounds like he's off to Turkey after just half a season in England. Read more here.

DONE DEAL! A loan switch tied up in the Football League as Birmingham City keeper Nick Johnstone heads to Barnsley until November. Here's the full story.

Despite making 50 appearances for Middlesbrough last season, Lee Tomlin has barely featured in pre-season and Bournemouth have reportedly had a £3m bid for the forward accepted.

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Jonathan Douglas has tweeted the below after leaving Brentford for Ipswich. It sounds like he wasn't happy about leaving on a free transfer after captaining the Bees to the playoffs last season.

pic.twitter.com/Y9107kWGRn — Jonathan Douglas (@dougieno8) August 4, 2015

After a stunning season in Ligue 1 last term, Alexandre Lacazette could be on his way this summer and Liverpool have been linked with a move even though they've already added Christian Benteke, Danny Ings and Roberto Firmino this summer.

BREAKING! Steve Morison rejoins former club Millwall. Here's an elaborate montage from the guys at Millwall.

NEWS | #Millwall are delighted to confirm that Steve Morison has re-joined the club from @LUFC https://t.co/rNmfYVpkbB — Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) August 4, 2015

Click here to read the full story on Morison's return to The Den.

Is a certain Bosnian striker about to leave Manchester City? The Blues have reportedly agreed a £14m fee with Roma for the transfer of striker Edin Dzeko.

DONE DEAL! Bournemouth have signed their second player of the day in the form of Middlesbrough forward Lee Tomlin. The 26-year-old has joined the Premier League newcomers for an undisclosed fee.

Bolton Wanderers have reportedly turned down a £1m bid from Queens Park Rangers for defender Tim Ream.

Stoke City continue their recruitment of talent from Europe's big guns by bringing in midfielder Sergio Molina from Real Madrid. Read more about that transfer here.

Check out all of the latest news and gossip from the transfer world with our nightly roundup. You can find all of today's developments right here.

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Wigan Athletic have announced a new signing tonight, and that man is right-back Kevin McNaughton. The 32-year-old drops down a division after his release from Cardiff City and could make his debut against Coventry City this weekend. Find out more here.

DONE DEAL! Wolverhampton Wanderers have added a new player to their ranks this evening, by snapping up midfielder Sheyi Ojo on loan from Liverpool. Find out more here.

DONE DEAL! Paul Konchesky doesn't hang around! Just days after being told he had no future at Leicester City, he's moved to Queens Park Rangers on a season-long loan. Read more here.

DEAL CLOSE! Angel di Maria is all but a Paris Saint-Germain player it seems, as he has tonight said that he is "very happy" to join the French champions. The move is expected to be announced imminently, and the player has high ambitions for his new club. Read more here.

Chelsea's pursuit of John Stones seems to have taken another turn with the news that Everton are fearful that they may be forced to sell the young centre-back. Newspaper reports suggest that a £30m bid is imminent. Read more right here.

The agent of Augsburg defender Baba Rahman has revealed that his client has agreed personal terms with Chelsea, claiming that both clubs only have to agree on a transfer fee now. More on this in HERE!

Bale? Manchester United? This is one story that probably won't go away until it either happens or United go bust - and which is more likely to happen? Bryan Robson is the latest to weigh in on the move, suggesting that it would represent a "really good signing" for the Red Devils.

What has Bale had to say on the said rumours? Not much, but he has vowed to repay Benitez for his complimentary comments. I guess that means he's staying? More on this in here.