Latest transfer news and rumors for September 17, 2020

18:15: Bale stayed in the gym: reportedly said goodbye to Real Madrid

The team had another training session at the Real Madrid training complex before their first away league game against Real Sociedad on Sunday (21:00 CET). The team trained under strict rules due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

5:30 pm: Major start at Everton with Ancelotti at the helm

Everton are looking to sell a lot of players. Following the signings of James Rodriguez, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Allan, the Toffees need to sell some players. ‘Footmercato’ reports that up to eight players could come out.

14:25: Suárez flies to Italy, Dzeko is also ready to join Juve

Luis Suárez, according to Marca ‘flies to Perugia (Italy) to sit the exam that will allow him to obtain Italian citizenship. At the same time, Edin Dzeko is also ready to join Juventus and could sign before the Uruguayan.

13:20: Real Madrid distances itself from Dele Alli’s speculations

Despite the fact that the British press had speculated on Dele Alli’s move to Real Madrid as part of the deal involving Gareth Bale, the truth is that Madrid are not even considering it. Alli’s name is on Real’s radar.

13:05: “We didn’t even think about signing Messi for Inter”

Inter Milan president Steven Zhang spoke to ‘Il Corriere della Sera’. He was asked about rumors that Barcelona’s Lionel Messi was one of Inter’s targets. It was clear to Zhang that he never thought of getting it.

12:45: Bale moving to Spurs this week: agent

Gareth Bale’s return to Tottenham Hotspur from Real Madrid will be completed this week, the player’s agent Jonathan Barnett told AFP on Thursday.

12:35: Liverpool close to negotiating for Thiago Alcántara of Bayern

Liverpool are close to closing a deal with Bayern Munich over the transfer of midfielder Thiago Alcantara, it was widely reported on Thursday.