TRANSFER GOSSIP: Man City star Bernardo Silva is ‘desperate’ to join Barcelona, Everton

The new Premier League season gets underway in just nine days time when defending champions Manchester City kick things off against promoted Burnley on August 11. 

Though the new season is rapidly approaching, the summer transfer window doesn’t close for another month, so there are plenty of deals to be done.  

Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich transfer saga is still one of the summer’s big talking points, while Brighton‘s Moises Caicedo is said to have confirmed his intention to leave the club amid interest from Chelsea in the £105m midfielder.  

With several deals this summer reliant on one another it’s shaping up to be a very intriguing close to the window. 

Below, Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Wednesday. 

Harry Kane’s transfer saga is still one of the big talking points of the summer transfer window 

Manchester United have opened talks with Real Sociedad over the sale of Donny van de Beek and are awaiting an improved offer from Galatasaray for Fred, ahead of making their next transfer move for Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat. (Mail Sport) 

Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva is ‘desperate’ to join Barcelona, but the Spanish side’s financial situation makes a move unlikely at this moment. (Sport – in Spanish)

Everton are continuing talks over the sale of Demarai Gray after the 27-year-old winger agreed personal terms with Fulham. (The Athletic) 

The Toffees meanwhile have rekindled their interest in West Ham star Michail Antonio after the collapse of his Saudi Pro League move. (Football Insider) 

Ajax have successfully hijacked West Ham’s pursuit of Man City youngster Carlos Borges after the player agreed a £14m move to the Netherlands. (Mail Sport)

Bernardo Silva is ‘desperate’ to join Barcelona despite the Spanish side’s financial issues

Everton could look to make a move for West Ham forward Michail Antonio this summer

Southampton have rejected Liverpool’s improved £41m bid for Romeo Lavia, with the Reds now teeing up a move for Fluiminense’s Andre as an alternative. (Sky Sports)  

West Ham have ended their pursuit in James Ward-Prowse after Southampton pushed for a £30m fee. They are the only Premier League side yet to sign a player despite the £105m sale of Declan Rice. (Mail Sport)  

Ousmane Dembele will be a Paris Saint-Germain star by the end of the week after the French side activated the Barcelona star’s £43m release clause. (L’Equipe).  

Manchester United are set to offer Jonny Evans a one-year deal for the upcoming Premier League season after his shock return on a short-term basis. (Belfast Telegraph). 

Tottenham are set to cut their losses on midfielder with Turkish side Galatasaray aiming to sign him for a fee worth around £11m. (Mirror)