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Let's talk about 2017/2018 transfers

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer stories from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond throughout the ongoing summer window





ARSENAL & LIVERPOOL CONSIDERING BENZEMA


HD Karim Benzema Real Madrid

Arsenal and Liverpool could make a move for Karim Benzema should Real Madrid decide to sell the French striker, Don Balon reports.

Madrid reportedly have set their sights on Monaco star Kylian Mbappe, with the club planning to use Benzema to help finance the move. While the Gunners and Reds are in contention for Benzema, the 29-year-old also could end up at Monaco to help lower the price for Mbappe.



MAN CITY SET ON LANDING ALEXIS OR MBAPPE


Kylian Mbappe Monaco 2017

Manchester City are determined to round off a summer of heavy spending with the blockbuster signing of Alexis Sanchez or Kylian Mbappe, according to the Daily Mail .

Pep Guardiola has already brought in a host of new faces at the Etihad Stadium, with the focus thus far on strengthening an ageing defence.

But the manager wants a top name to bolster his strikeforce, too, and will not rest in his pursuit of either £50 million-rated Arsenal man Sanchez or Mbappe, whose fee could reach as much as £100m.



FUMING PEREZ WANTS OUT OF ARSENAL


Lucas Perez Arsenal

Losing his shirt number to Alexandre Lacazette was the last straw for Lucas Perez as the incensed forward looks for the exit at the Emirates, La Voz de Galicia reports.

According to the Spanish newspaper, Perez was left fuming by the decision to hand his No.9 jersey to the ex-Lyon man.

That slight led to an apparent conversation with Arsenal director Dick Law, who was told in no uncertain terms that the Spaniard wants a transfer to Deportivo as soon as possible.



VAN DIJK ONE OF FOUR WANTED BY CHELSEA


Virgil van Dijk Southampton

Chelsea will not rest after the signing of Alvaro Morata and have Virgil van Dijk at the top of a list of four players they want at Stamford Bridge, report the Sun .

The Southampton man joins Alex Sandro, Antonio Candreva and Fernando Llorente as priorities for Antonio Conte ahead of the new season.

To land Van Dijk, however, Chelsea may have to battle Liverpool, who are long-term admirers of the defender's abilities.



UNHAPPY MAHREZ SET TO STAY AT LEICESTER


Riyad Mahrez Leicester City

Wantaway Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez looks likely to spend next season at the club, as no team is willing to meet the Foxes' astronomical valuation, according to the Mirror .

Arsenal are one of the clubs to be linked with an approach for the mastermind behind Leicester's incredible 2015-16 title win, who is said to be unhappy at the King Power Stadium.

But Arsene Wenger has baulked at the £50 million slapped on Mahrez's head, and Leicester's unwillingness to compromise has already scared away interest from Roma this summer.



MADRID WANT TO SELL BENZEMA


Karim Benzema Juventus Real Madrid UCL 03062017

Real Madrid supremo Florentino Perez has decided that it is time to sell Karim Benzema, Spanish outlet Diario Gol reports.

With €35 million having been spent on the striker back in 2009, Perez feels he has made plenty of money back on his investment and that now is the time to cash in on the 29-year-old in order to finance a move for Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe



CHELSEA READY €40M SERGI ROBERTO BID


Sergi Roberto Barcelona

Chelsea are willing to pay Sergi Roberto's release clause of €40 million to sign him from Barcelona, according to Sport .

Antonio Conte is keen on the full-back after missing out on Danilo, who joined Manchester City as the Blues' Premier League rivals continue to splash the cash in the transfer market.



MESSI CONVINCES NEYMAR TO STAY


Lionel Messi Neymar Barcelona

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have convinced Neymar to stay at Barcelona despite speculation he could move to PSG, according to Sport .

The Brazil superstar has been linked with a word record €222 million move, but his team-mates have gotten him to reject PSG's advances to remain at Camp Nou. Barcelona defender Gerard Pique hinted at the decision , tweeting "he stays".



MAN CITY PLAYERS WANT NASRI OUT


Samir Nasri France Euro 2012

Samir Nasri's Manchester City team-mates do not want the midfielder at the club, a source has told the Daily Mail .

The France international has two years remaining on his City deal, but is an unpopular figure in the dressing room, with many of the squad looking for him to be sold due to his attitude.



MOURINHO REFUSING TO SELL YOUNG


Ashley Young Manchester United

Jose Mourinho will turn down any offers for Ashley Young in order to keep him at Manchester United, according to the Sun .

Stoke City are interested in the 32-year-old wide player, but Mourinho sees him as an essential part of his United squad and is not willing to let him leave Old Trafford.



BONY WAGES AN ISSUE FOR SWANSEA


Wilfried Bony Manchester City

Swansea City have agreed terms with Manchester City for the transfer of Wilfried Bony, but are concerned about his £130,000-a-week wage demands, according to Wales Online .

With Fernando Llorente on the way out, the Swans want Bony as a replacement, but are not willing to meet his astronomical wage demands.



JUVENTUS PULL OUT OF MATIC MOVE


HD Nemanja Matic Chelsea

Juventus have ended their interest in Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic, leaving the door open for Manchester United to complete a deal, says Corriere dello Sport .

The Blues have set a £40 million price for the Serbia international, with Juve not willing to match that.

Antonio Conte is happy for Matic to reunite with United boss Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford, having completed a deal for Tiemoue Bakayoko earlier this month.



LIVERPOOL GIVE UP ON KEITA... FOR NOW


HD Naby Keita

Liverpool have given up in their chase to sign RB Leipzig star Naby Keita this summer but will continue their pursuit next year when his release clause lowers, according to the Mirror .

Jurgen Klopp's side have had two bids rejected for the 22-year-old, the highest of which was around £66 million.

Keita will be available for £48m next summer, however, with Liverpool ready to wait until then to strike a deal.



LIVERPOOL WAITING ON VAN DIJK SIGNAL


HD Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool are waiting in the wings to move for Virgil van Dijk if Southampton are willing to listen to offers for the want-away defender, the Liverpool Echo reports.

The Reds were initially keen on landing Van Dijk but publicly ended their interest after reports Southampton were threatening action over an alleged illegal approach.

However, the Echo claims Liverpool are ready to cough up a club-record fee for the Netherlands international if the Saints make it clear they will negotiate a transfer.



ALEXIS' PSG MOVE SET TO COLLAPSE


Alexis Sanchez Arsenal

The transfer of Alexis Sanchez to Paris Saint-Germain is hanging by a thread after financial wrangling interrupted talks, according to Le Parisien .

The Chilean had been widely tipped to complete a move from Arsenal after travelling to Paris to meet PSG sporting director Antero Henrique .

But despite early progress in contract talks, the deal is now unlikely to prosper due to both elevated demands from Alexis' agents and the reluctance of Arsenal to sell their star.



ASENSIO WANTS MADRID REWARD


Marco Asensio Real Madrid Bayern Munich UCL 18042017

Marco Asensio wants to be rewarded by Real Madrid for his progress last season following interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Juventus, according to Don Balon .

Madrid president Florentino Perez is determined not to sell Asensio, but the forward is looking for an important role in Zinedine Zidane’s team and a contract matching the terms which the likes of Arsenal and United can offer.



PEREZ OFFERED 10-YEAR CONTRACT


Lucas Perez Arsenal

Deportivo La Coruna have offered Lucas Perez a 10-year contract in an attempt to persuade the Arsenal striker to return to the club, reports DXT Campeon .

Perez is reportedly available for around €10 million and has been offered the chance to eventually become Depor’s technical secretary, if he agrees to rejoin his old side.



RONALDO URGES NEYMAR TO JOIN MAN UTD


HD Neymar Barcelona ICC

Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Neymar to snub a move to PSG, and instead wait for a transfer to Manchester United, according to a report from Diario Gol .

The two players have been in contact via WhatsApp regarding Neymar's potential move to the Ligue 1 giants.

However, Ronaldo believes that such a transfer would be a step down for his Brazilian counterpart, and instead believes he should move to Old Trafford.



VERRATTI OPEN TO MAN UTD MOVE


HD Marco Verratti PSG

Wantaway Paris Saint-Germain Marco Verratti has named Barcelona as his first-choice destination, but is open to a summer transfer to Manchester United, according to the Express .

The Italy international midfiedler is said to be looking to force his way out of Paris, having spent five seasons in the French capital.

Jose Mourinho is determined to add a central midfielder to his squad before the start of the 2017-18 Premier League season but will have to spend a substatial amount for the €100 million-Barca target.



CHELSEA TO BEAT MAN UTD TO BRAZILIAN


Richarlison Fluminense

Chelsea are aiming to beat the likes of Manchester United and AC Milan to the signing of Fluminense forward Richarlison, claims Gianluca Di Marzio .

The Brazilian has recently been watched by United, Milan and Sampdoria, but Chelsea are now reportedly favourites to conclude a deal.



ARSENAL TO MAKE CARVALHO BID


William Carvalho | Sporting

Arsenal are preparing a bid to sign Sporting Lisbon

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer stories from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond throughout the ongoing summer window

INTER TO MAKE £35M MANE BID

HD Sadio Mane

Inter Milan plan to make a £35 million bid for Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane, according to Express .

The Serie A side is looking to make a splash in the transfer market after a big-spending summer from rival AC Milan, and the Senegal international reportedly has been on the club's radar for some time.

LIVERPOOL STEP UP VAN DIJK HUNT

Virgil van Dijk, Southampton

Liverpool refuse to be beaten in their pursuit of Virgil van Dijk and will attempt to close the deal before the end of the transfer window, according to the Daily Mail .

Southampton have been adamant they will not sell their star defender, insisting he would stay at St. Mary's.

But after incessant interest from the Reds the club could now relent, and have lined up Lazio's Wesley Hoedt as a possible replacement.

BARCA HAS €100M COUTINHO OFFER REJECTED

Philippe Coutinho Liverpool

Barcelona had a €100m offer for Philippe Coutinho rejected by Liverpool, according to Mohamed Bouhafsi of RMCSport .

The La Liga giants previously had an €80m bid knocked back by the Reds, who insisted earlier Monday they will not sell the Brazilian playmaker .

EVERTON TO SPEND £200M IN TRANSFERS

Gylfi Sigurdsson Swansea City

Ronald Koeman is ready to spend over £200m in transfers if he can secure his desired targets, reports the Mirror .

The report states Everton are closing in on Swansea's Gylfi Sigurdsson for £50m, but Koeman still wants a striker to replace Romelu Lukaku and fancies Olivier Giroud and Christian Benteke.

The Toffees boss also would like a centre-back as insurance for the aging duo of Ashley Williams and Phil Jagielka.

MILAN OFFER FOR SANCHES REJECTED

Renato Sanches Bayern

Bayern Munich have rejected an AC Milan offer for unsettled midfielder Renato Sanches, Le10Sport-com reports.

The big-spending Italians reportedly offered €10m to loan the Portugal international with a €40m option to purchase after the season, but Bayern denied the offer.

LIVERPOOL LINE UP LEMAR

Thomas Lemar Monaco

Liverpool are set to rival Arsenal to sign Monaco's Thomas Lemar if Philippe Coutinho joins Barcelona, Le 10 Sport claim.

Monaco have already turned down a €50m approach from the Gunners for their left-sided attacker.

Barca's move for the Brazilian, meanwhile, would seem to hinge upon Neymar moving to PSG.

MAN UTD AGREE AURIER TERMS

Serge Aurier Angers PSG Coupe de France 27052017

Manchester United have struck a deal with Serge Aurier to sign the right-back from Paris Saint-Germain but he wil have to face a court hearing to be granted permission to enter the UK, The Mirror reports.

The 24-year-old has previously been banned from entering the country after he was found guilty of assaulting a police officer. However, the Red Devils are anxious to provide another option alongside Antonio Valencia and hope to complete the deal after agreeing personal terms.

LIVERPOOL WANT LEMAR

Thomas Lemar Monaco

Liverpool may enter the race to sign Thomas Lemar from Monaco if Philipp Coutinho joins Barcelona, Le10 Sport claims.

The 21-year-old midfielder has been the subject of bids from Arsenal, but Monaco are determined to hold on to him. However, with Coutinho being pursued by Barca as a potential replacement for Neymar should he join Paris Saint-Germain, the Reds may go after the France international.

BARCA COULD TURN TO OZIL

Mesut Ozil Arsenal

Barcelona could turn their attention to signing Arsenal's Mesut Ozil if they are unable to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, Don Balon claims.

With Neymar's future up in the air regarding a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain, the Catalan side are having to look at alternatives to the former Brazil captain.

Coutinho is said to be atop their wishlist if his countryman does leave for PSG, but Barca believe they could prise Ozil away from the Emirates for a fee of around €60 million and have a dig at Real Madrid – the German's former club – in the process.

RONALDO DOESN'T WANT MBAPPE AT REAL

Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo does not want to see Kylian Mbappe join Real Madrid because he is wary of losing his star status at the club, according to Diario Gol .

The Champions League winners have been linked closely with Monaco's wonderkid, with rumours of a summer signing continuing to circulate.

But Ronaldo is reportedly worried sharing the spotlight with Mbappe will harm his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or again, and would not look kindly on the blockbuster signing.

LIVERPOOL FACE KEITA COMPETITION

HD Naby Keita

Liverpool's chances of landing Naby Keita are in further danger as CalcioMercato claim Inter have entered the race for the RB Leipzig star.

The Reds have chased Keita for weeks, but have been unable to agree terms with his club and are resigned to delaying a further approach for next summer.

But even there they may miss out on the 22-year-old, as the Serie A giants also consider a bid in 2018.

ARSENAL SCOUTING KARAMOH

Yann Karamoh Caen 2017

Arsenal and Tottenham have both sent scouts to watch Caen forward Yann Karamoh, according to the Sunday Mirror .

The teenager has been tipped as the 'next Kylian Mbappe' and has also courted interest from Fiorentina and both Milan clubs.

CHELSEA PLOT DEMBELE SWOOP

Karamoko Dembele Celtic Scotland 2016

Chelsea are planning a move for Celtic's teenage sensation Karamoko Dembele, according to The Sun .

The 14-year-old has already represented the Bhoys at under-20 level and is seen as one of the best teenagers in world football.

WATFORD WANT GIBBS

Kieran Gibbs Arsenal Premier League

Watford have joined the hunt to sign Kieran Gibbs, who will have to take a significant pay cut to secure a move away from Arsenal this summer, reports Sky Sports .

Gibbs has been linked with Newcastle and saw West Brom pull out of talks over a deal earlier this month after a £10 million bid for the left-back was rejected by Arsenal.

BARCA CONFIDENT OF COUTINHO DEAL

HD Phil Coutinho

Barcelona are growing increasingly optimistic of completing a deal to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, claims Sport .

Liverpool have insisted that Coutinho is not for sale , but reports have claimed the Brazilian has already agreed a five-year contract to move to Camp Nou after telling the Reds he wants to leave.

The latest speculation claims Liverpool are now ready to listen to Barcelona, who are aiming to pay a maximum of €85 million for Coutinho.

WEST BROM WANT BARCA DEFENDER

Thomas Vermaelen Roma Serie A

Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen is wanted back in the Premier League by West Bromwich Albion, reports Sky Sports .

Vermaelen spent last season on loan at Roma, and the former Arsenal centre-half still has two years left on his Barcelona contract, but could be allowed to leave again this summer.

SERIE A OPTION FOR JENKINSON

Arsenal Carl Jenkinson

Verona are considering an approach for Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson, who is wanted by clubs in Germany and Italy, according to Corriere dello Sport .

Jenkinson has also been linked with Brighton and Swansea, but could be offered the opportunity to play outside of the Premier League.

MAN UTD TO OFFER £90M FOR BALE

Gareth Bale Real Madrid Champions League 060317

Manchester United will offer Real Madrid £90 million for Gareth Bale, but will wait until next summer to do so, says an exclusive report from the Express .

The former Tottenham star has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, though Zinedine Zidane's desire to keep hold of the attacker has ended any potential deal.

Jose Mourinho retains an interest in Bale, though, and will launch a fresh approach for his services in 2018.

MAN UTD TO SEAL PERISIC SIGNING

Ivan Perisic Inter Crotone

Manchester United are close to completing a £48 million deal to sign Ivan Perisic from Inter, according to The Daily Star .

The Red Devils have been locked in talks with the Nerazzurri over the Croatia international, who has told the club he wants to leave. United were holding off meeting Inter's £50m valuation, but it seems they have managed to talk the Italian club down.

NEWCASTLE LOOK TO LUCAS PEREZ

Lucas Perez Arsenal 2017

Arsenal outcast Lucas Perez is a target for newly-promoted Newcastle United, according to a report from the Sun .

The 28-year-old forward is determined to force his way out of the north London club this summer, with Rafa Benitez supposedly offering him an escape route.

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Neymar has resigned himself to staying with Paris Saint-Germain and has now asked the Ligue 1 champions to bolster their attacking options by signing former team-mate Luis Suarez, reports Le10 Sport.

The world’s most-expensive player isn’t content with partnering Edinson Cavani at the Parc des Princes and believes Barcelona striker Suarez is the man to help get the best out of him with the pair enjoying a successful partnership at the Nou Camp.

BREAKING NEWS

Chelsea winger Kenedy will have a medical at Newcastle tomorrow ahead of a season-long loan deal.

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid sell Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus

Wow, I just saw the news... I really didn't expect him to go to Juventus, so I am surprised but it will be very interesting to see him in other league, country and team

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Right time to spend some money for Real Madrid? 😎

Everton and Watford are reportedly close to agreeing to a £50 transfer which would send Ricarlison to Everton to reunite with his former coach Marco Silva

Really good signing for Everton once this is complete, young and quick and he had his best moments playing under Marco Silva. Expect Everton to do good things this season

Aleksandr Golovin's CSKA Moscow team-mate Sergey Chepchugov has given the biggest hint yet that the midfielder could be heading to Chelsea.

The club have been strongly linked with the Russian international and Chepchugov's Instagram post hinted that Golovin is heading to Stamford Bridge.

Chepchugov's post congratulated the midfielder on sealing a move to a "big club" and wished him well at Chelsea.

Andre Schurrle is back in west London as Dortmund has sent him on loan to Fulham

Monaco have completed the signing of Aleksandr Golovin!

Probably the best decision from him to move here. In the biggest clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona he would be benched and didn't a lot of chance to improve. Meanwhile Monaco one of the best places for new talented players. The past years confirmed that.

Are Monaco going to play continental tournaments this year?

They will be in the Champions League, automatically qualified for the group stages

Leicester manager Claude Puel is confident defender Harry Maguire will remain at the club despite interest from Manchester United.

Sky Sports News reported last week United approached Leicester over the sale of their England centre-back Maguire.

It is understood United valued the player, who starred in England's World Cup campaign, at around £65m but Puel is certain the 25-year-old will remain at the club.

Maguire will regret if he stay at Leicester