Live: Football transfers and rumours - July 20
Welcome to the timesofmalta.com football transfer blog. With the World Cup coming to a close clubs will be stepping up their efforts to try and strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season.
The Times of Malta sports desk will try to bring you all the latest news on the biggest transfers from the major European leagues and the BOV Premier League.
5.55pm?Arsenal are interested in Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, according to AS.
Gomes is believed to be surplus to requirements at the Camp Nou after failing to impress since his 2016 move to the Catalan giants from Valencia.
He is attracting interest from Italy but Arsenal are said keen on him too.
5.31pm?Manchester City started their pre-season this morning with a 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
Riyad Mahrez made his debut, Joe Hart played and youngsters Phil Foden and Brahim Diaz both started.
City manager Pep Guardiola says he is yet to decide whether the duo will stay with the squad or leave on loan.
He said: "We will decide on them at the end of pre-season. As soon as people come back we will know what we need for the games against Chelsea [in the Community Shield] and Arsenal."
4.43pm?Bordeaux attacker Malcom will...
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