Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool ‘agree’ Barcola terms, Man City close in on Rodri replacement, Man Utd target defender

US president Donald Trump has warned Fifa would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body.

But in a post on his Truth Social social media site early on Tuesday, Trump said removing the Fifa president would be a costly move.

The US president wrote: “Fifa would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino.

“He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented.

“If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again!”

Nottingham Forest are interested in Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, according to Sky Sports.

Reijnders only joined City last year but was very much a rotational player.

The Cityzens are said to be aware of Forest’s interest.

Elliot Anderson went the other way earlier in the window.

Barcelona and Tottenham have both made recent enquiries to Harry Kane over a summer transfer, according to Teamtalk.

However, The Times say the England captain is likely to extend his contract at Bayern Munich until 2029.

Arsenal have welcomed Bruno Guimaraes through the door but that big arrival could spark the exit a few names.

Guimaraes’ signing means Martin Zubimendi, who only joined last summer and had an impressive debut season, may see his minutes threatened, and Football.London say Real Madrid want to take the Spaniard off their hands.

Meanwhile, Guimaraes may have to quickly say goodbye to a couple of his Brazilian countryman, who could be Italy-bound.

Gazzetta dello Sport says Gabriel Jesus is open to a move to Napoli, while the Mirror report that talks have opened with Roma over a switch for Gabriel Martinelli.

West Ham are also in talks with Arsenal to sign Reiss Nelson, the 26-year-old English winger who spent the past two seasons on loan at Brentford and Fulham, according to The Standard.

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Ayoubb Bouaddi from Lille, according to the Guardian.

The arrival of Morocco’s World Cup breakout star is expected to soften the blow of Rodri’s expected exit, with Barcelona increasingly confident of signing the midfielder. Ferran Torres’ move to PSG will finance the transfer.

Lille value Bouaddi at £85m.

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has expressed enthusiasm over the club’s current trajectory following his decision to sign a new contract.

Reportedly securing a five-year extension, he was delighted to pledge his long-term future to the side, where head coach Roberto De Zerbi views him as a pivotal figure to build his team around.

“It’s a special moment to sign a new deal and a proud moment for me and my family,” Van de Ven said.

“I’ve always loved Spurs, from the first day I stepped in here. I love the club, I love the fans and I’ve developed really well here.

Liverpool have been given the “green light” from Bradley Barcola on personal terms regarding a potential move from PSG, according to Fabrizio Romano.

It acts as a step forward in Liverpool’s pursuit of the Frenchman as the clubs remain in talks over a fee.

However, there is still quite the gap between valuations with PSG wanting £145m.

Iraola may hope the parallels with last season end when the competitive football starts. As it was, Liverpool outlined why they require Ronald Araujo and how their recruitment is unfinished.

The deal gives Liverpool defensive reinforcements and an option to purchase the Uruguay international for a pre-agreed price of £47m.

Liverpool will not pay a loan fee and will cover the centre-back’s salary for the length of his time at Anfield, but Araujo’s eagerness to join them was such that he took a pay cut.

The 27-year-old, who passed a medical on Merseyside on Monday, is available straight away and will join in team training later this week.

In a new Netflix documentary about the Portuguese, Ferguson even reveals that Mourinho phoned him in tears, explaining that he couldn’t take charge of United in 2013.