Transfer news and rumours of the day: 22nd July, 2016

Rest of Europe

Simeone has been approached by Argentina FA for coach role

- Aston Villa star Carles Gil has join Deportivo La Coruna on a season-long loan. Gil is expected to lead a massive clearout at Villa Park after their relegation to the Championship.

- Nottingham Forest have signed Portugal Under-20 defender Hildeberto Pereira from Benfica on a season-long loan. He becomes Forest’s third signing of the summer.

- Diego Simeone and Mauricio Pochettino have been approached by the Argentine FA to be the next head coach for the national side. Both managers have recently signed contract extension and are likely to turn down the offer in coming weeks.