The extension of Gennaro Gattuso's contract with Naples is becoming clearer. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian coach is in the process of reaching an agreement with his leaders.
The transalpine newspaper understands that the 42-year-old coach will be back for two more years, until June 2023, with an optional additional season. The former AC Milan technician will receive an annual salary of 1.9 million euros excluding bonuses, linked to the team's results. The officialization of the deal is expected by the end of the year.

Source:http://www.topmercato.com/228277,1/naples---gattuso-vers-une-prolongation-jusqu-en-2023.html

The English press takes stock of the succession of the former FC Barcelona technician. According to information from the Daily Mail, two names emerge to land on the bench of the Mancunian club, opposed Tuesday evening to Olympique de Marseille during the second day of the group stage of the Champions League. The Citizens are watching Mauricio Pochettino. The 48-year-old Argentine has been free of any contract since his departure from Tottenham in November 2019. Another track mentioned by our colleagues, the one leading to Julian Nagelsmann. The 33-year-old German has been coaching RB Leipzig since the summer of 2019.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228322,1/man-city---deux-profils-cibles-en-cas-de-depart-de-guardiola.html

FC Barcelona central defender Samuel Umtiti spoke in an interview with Canal Football Club about his summer transfer window. The 26-year-old footballer has raised the possibility of a return to Olympique Lyonnais.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228315,1/barca---umtiti-revient-sur-son-retour-avorte-a-l-ol.html

Montpellier announced on Monday the arrival of striker Beni Makouana.
The 18-year-old Congolese footballer has signed up with the MHSC for a contract period which has not been communicated. The native of Brazzaville inherits the number 28 and will train initially with the reserve of the Hérault formation.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228008,1/montpellier---un-attaquant-congolais-au-mhsc-officiel.html

The 27-year-old Senegalese striker has initialed a three-season contract with Dijon, current L1. The Burgundy club formalized the news on social networks during the day, without revealing the amount. The Senegalese, silent this season in L2 (in 4 games), arrives as a joker.

Source:http://www.topmercato.com/228067,1/dijon---konate-signe-trois-ans-officiel.html

Marcello Lippi took advantage of an interview with Radio Sportiva to take stock of his situation. The Italian has revealed he has decided to end his coaching career.
"I'm definitely done with the job of coaching, but maybe I could be useful in other roles, we'll see. But until spring nothing," said the 72-year-old manager.

Source:http://www.topmercato.com/228143,1/italie---marcello-lippi-met-fin-a-sa-carriere-d-entraineur-officiel.html

The Spanish Football League has revealed the identity of the referee chosen to lead the Clasico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The poster between the Blaugrana and the Merengue, scheduled this Saturday at Camp Nou at 4 p.m. on the occasion of the 7th day of La Liga, will be refereed by Martinez Munuera. The 38-year-old Spaniard orchestrated the first Clasico of his career.

Source:http://www.topmercato.com/228146,1/liga---l-arbitre-du-clasico-barca-real-a-ete-revele.html

Released from his number 1 status by Edouard Mendy, as confirmed by Frank Lampard, Kepa Arrizabalaga could leave Chelsea. Blues management are said to be willing to cede the Spanish goalkeeper in the form of a loan.
According to information from Estadio Deportivo, Sevilla FC would have come to the information to revive the 26-year-old goalkeeper, now in competition with the former footballer from Stade Rennais.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228178,1/chelsea---un-pret-en-espagne-pour-kepa.html

Lazio Rome announced the departure of their central defender Bastos on Thursday.
The capital club say the Angolan footballer was permanently transferred to Al-Ain, Saudi Arabia, for an amount that was not given. Recruited in the summer of 2016 for 5 million euros, the 29-year-old was no longer part of Simone Inzaghi's plans. Since the start of the season, Bastos has played two Serie A matches, without any tenure.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228171,1/lazio-rome---bastos-s-en-va-a-al-ain-officiel.html

Arnaud Lusamba, 23, has decided to commit as a joker with Amiens, who started his championship badly for his return to L2 (16th). The midfielder, spent four years with OGC Nice, signed for two seasons with the Amiens club. Last season, the French played 15 games, in all competitions, with the Aiglons, for 1 goal and 2 assists.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228077,1/amiens---lusamba-s-engage-pour-deux-saisons-officiel.html

According to information from The Athletic, Spurs see the extension of the French goalkeeper as their next priority. The media does not reveal any details on the terms of the new contract to be offered to the 2018 world champion, which currently runs until June 2022. Recruited during the summer of 2012 for the sum of 12.6 million euros, the he former Olympique Lyonnais footballer is part of José Mourinho's squad. Since the start of the 2020-2021 season, the Niçois have played seven matches in all competitions, for five Premier League matches.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228128,1/tottenham---les-spurs-veulent-aussi-blinder-lloris.html

As indicated by its director of operations Omar Berrada, the Mancunian club has not closed the door to a future recruitment of the 33-year-old footballer, under contract until next June with the Blaugrana. And according to the Daily Star, the Citizens are considering getting their hands on "La Pulga" in January. Mancunian leaders could spend 15 million pounds during the next winter transfer window to secure the services of the native of Rosario, or 16.5 million euros. Even if this offer would make it possible to recover a sum of money, Barça undoubtedly wants to keep his star until the end of the 2020-2021 season.

http://www.topmercato.com/227950,1/barca---une-offre-de-man-city-pour-messi-en-janvier.html

Bayer center-back Leverkusen has signed up with the Greens in the form of a one-season loan with option to buy. The 22-year-old Greek footballer will wear number 4 in Claude Puel's squad. Linked until June 2022 with the German formation, the player loaned last January to Sheffield United was not part of the plans of Peter Bosz

Manchester United are set to take a big hit in the transfer market. According to the French and English press, the Mancunian club will secure the services of the Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/227231,1/man-utd---edinson-cavani-va-signer-pour-deux-ans.html

The Ebimpé Stadium will be inaugurated on October 3, 2020 by HE Mr. Alassane Ouattara. The first match to be played there occasionally rhymes with ASEC-Africa. 10 months after December 14, 2019, Ivorian football will give birth to its historic derby for a moment of history. Since it was chosen to illuminate the sky of the Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé, the doors of which will be officially open at the beginning of October 2020.

Source:  https://www.sport-ivoire.ci/football-ligue-1/asec-africa-pour-inaugurer-le-stade-debimpe

Le football mondial est fortement impacté par le coronavirus. Afin de sortir ce sport adulé par des millions de fans au monde et particulièrement en Afrique où le football est plus qu’un simple sport, la Confédération africaine de football (CAF), en partenariat avec l’Union européenne de football (UEFA), s’est lancée dans un projet de développement des Ligues nationales en Afrique, dans le but d’améliorer la structure organisationnelle et la durabilité économique des compétitions, rapporte l’instance continentale dans un communiqué publié sur son site officiel.

Source:https://aujourdhui.ma/une/football-la-caf-sallie-a-luefa-pour-le-developpement-des-ligues-nationales-en-afrique

David Silva's signing to Real Sociedad surprised everyone and especially Lazio.

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/mercato-lazio-sen-prend-a-david-silva-369785.html#item=1

After a brilliant season at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema looks set to step into the ring after his career ...

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/benzema-reconversion-boxe-366990.html

Expected for a few days, the signing of Emmanuel Lomotey in Amiens was formalized by the Picard club.

Source:https://www.onzemondial.com/transferts.html

After leaving Chelsea at the end of his contract several days ago, Pedro will now continue his career under the colors of AS Roma.

Source:https://www.onzemondial.com/transferts.html

Belgian international defender Vincent Kompany (34) ended his playing career on Monday to become Anderlecht coach to replace Franky Vercauteren, the club said in a statement.

Source:https://www.20minutes.fr/sport/2841227-20200817-reconversion-kompany-arrete-carriere-devient-coach-anderlecht-bon

As announced this week, former Toulouse striker Max-Alain Gradel (32) has signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Sivasspor.

source:https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Transferts-max-alain-gradel-officiellement-a-sivasspor/1161652

The Osc are set to sign young Mexican midfielder Eugenio Pizzuto (18), who is expected to sign up in the coming days.

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/mercato-losc-joli-coup-366035.html

AS Saint-Etienne made official on Tuesday the three jerseys that will be worn by Claude Puel's men in the 2020-21 season.

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/asse-nouveaux-maillots-devoiles-364365.html

A real star in Burkina Faso, Aristide Bancé made the heyday of the Stallions. Passed by several clubs, the attacking colossus made an important decision concerning his future.

Sources:http://www.footafrique.com/bf-bance-raccroche-avec-les-etalons/

Fifa announced on Wednesday the dates and times of the 2022 World Cup matches. Two years ago to the day, the French team lifted the World Cup for the second time in its history. It was this Wednesday that Les Bleus got confirmation of the dates and times of the 2022 World Cup, which were announced by Fifa.

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/dates-horaires-coupe-monde-2022-363202.html#item=1

Cavani's future doesn't seem to be getting any clearer. And for good reason, the Uruguayan would be too greedy for his suitors. For their part, OGC Nice have reportedly made an offer to Valencia for Kondogbia, while PSG are reportedly in negotiations with Bayern for Hernandez and Alaba. Here are the main mercato rumours of the day.

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/cavani-kondogbia-hernandez-toutes-infos-mercato-jour-363186.html#item=1

Six months after picking up Keisuke Honda, Botafogo made official the arrival of 34-year-old Ivorian striker Salomon Kalou, who had reached the end of his contract with Hertha after six years in Berlin. The former LOSC striker's contract with the Rio club runs until June 2021. The 34-year-old has played for Chelsea and Lille during his career in Europe.

Source:https://www.rti.ci/sport/actualite/27329/football-mercato-salomon-kalou-signe-a-botafogo-au-bresil

Franck Ribery was badly affected by last weekend's burglary, but he intends to continue with Fiorentina.

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/mise-point-de-ribery-362231.html#item=1

The transfer of Ignatius Ganago is expected to take place in August.

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/mercato-lens-nouvelle-arrivee-deja-actee-362257.html#item=1

For a week now, the editorial staff of Sports.fr and Football.fr have been presenting their Top 100 of the greatest players in history. They are true legends of the game, ranked from 20th to 11th place.

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/100-meilleurs-joueurs-de-temps-20-a-11-362149.html#item=1

The Madrid press has announced the relapse of Eden Hazard to the right ankle, but Zinédine Zidane assures that his Belgian winger is fully operational.

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/zidane-demonte-fake-news-hazard-362116.html#item=1

Paul Pogba, announced as a definite starter, could finally extend his contract with Manchester United. The first of the day's transfer news, Sports.fr takes a look at the day's transfer news, ranging from interesting rumours to completely bizarre information...

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/toutes-infos-mercato-jour-2-362115.html#item=1

On the shelves of Olympique de Marseille, Joel Veltman represents a great opportunity for the Marseille club.

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/mercato-om-prix-de-veltman-fixe-362076.html