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Real Madrid consider Welbeck move
Real Madrid are considering a move for Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck. The Spanish giants view the England international as the perfect replacement for Alvaro Morata who is set to join Juventus.
Source: Daily Star

Chelsea battle with Arsenal for Khedira
Chelsea are set to lead the race ahead of Arsenal for Sami Khedira. The Gunners have already submitted a €25 million offer to Real Madrid for the midfielder.
Source: Daily Express

Di Maria agrees personal terms with Manchester United
Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria has agreed personal terms worth £150,000-a-week with Manchester United. The two clubs just need to agree a fee for the Argentina international who also received offers from PSG & Monaco.
Source: Metro

Rodgers to be given full Suarez fee to reinvest
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will be allowed to use all the money from the sale of Luis Suarez to reinvest back into his squad. The Uruguay international has agreed a move to Camp Nou for a fee in the region of £75m.
Source: The Times

Bebe wants Benfica move
Manchester United Bebe forward is keen to leave Old Trafford for a permanent move to Benfica. The 23-year-old spent last season on loan in Portugal at Pacos Ferreira and wants to remain in his homeland with Benfica.
Source: A Bola

Arsenal make enquiries for Khedira & Bender
Arsenal have made enquiries over the past week for Real Madrid’s Sami Khedira and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Chelsea to hijack Arsenal's Khedira bid
Chelsea are ready to hijack Arsenal’s bid to sign Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira.
Source: Daily Mirror

Manquillo close to Arsenal loan switch
Arsenal are close to signing Atletico Madrid right-back Javi Manquillo on loan.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Tottenham in £18m Bony bid
Tottenham are preparing an £18 million bid for Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony.
Source: Daily Mail

Chelsea consider Rabiot bid
Chelsea are considering up a €10 million bid for Paris St-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
Source: Daily Express

Robinho in Orlando switch
AC Milan forward Robinho has opened talks over a move to MLS side Orlando City.
Source: The Sun

Rodwell wanted by 12 clubs
Jack Rodwell is being targeted by nine Premier League sides. Newcastle, Sunderland, Stoke, Southampton, West Ham, Tottenham, Swansea, West Brom and Everton all all keen. Inter, Valencia and Villarreal are also interested.
Source: Daily Mirror

Everton win Besic race
Everton have beaten Swansea City to the signing of Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder Muhamed Besic. The 21-year-old will move from Hungarian side Ferencvaros and join up with the Toffees ahead of the new campaign.
Source: talkSPORT

Man Utd & Chelsea chase Song
Manchester United and Chelsea are both interested in bringing former Arsenal man Alex Song back to the Premier League. Barcelona have made the Cameroonian available for transfer for a fee of £20 million.
Source: Daily Star

Newcastle complete Cabella deal
According to Montpellier president Louis Nicollin, a deal is complete with Newcastle United for the transfer of winger Remy Cabella. An announcement is expected shortly.
Source: Various

Chelsea & Man Utd move for Mangala
Chelsea and Manchester United have moved for Manchester City target Eliaquim Mangala. The Porto and France centre-back is believed to favour a move to United and is available for £32 million.
Source: Daily Express

Liverpool to spend Suarez cash on Benzema
Liverpool will use the income from the £70 million sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona to fund a move for Real Madrid star Karim Benzema. The Frenchman only has a year left to run on his contract and could be available at a knockdown price.
Source: Daily Star

Arsenal to follow up Alexis with Bender & Debuchy
Arsenal will follow up their £30 million signing of Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona with a double deal for Lars Bender and Mathieu Debuchy. Arsene Wenger is keen to add a defensive midfielder and will complete a £20m move for Bender.
Source: Daily Express

Tottenham to offer £18m for Bony
Tottenham are preparing to offer Swansea £18m for striker Wilfried Bony. Spurs are hoping to beat Liverpool to the Ivory Coast international although Garry Monk's side want £20m for the striker.
Source: Evening Standard

Manchester United put Vidal talks on hold
Manchester United have put talks to sign Arturo Vidal from Juventus on hold. The midfielder has not been discussed during the two clubs' discussions over Patrice Evra with the defender set to complete a move to Serie A shortly.
Source: Daily Express

 

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Arsenal put off by Khedira demands
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Hughes hopeful over Assaidi move
The Stoke City manager is keen to bring the winger back to the Britannia Stadium, where he impressed on loan over 2013-14, but says that the ball is in the Reds' court


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Janmaat to have Newcastle medical
The Netherlands right-back is set to replace Arsenal-bound Mathieu Debuchy at St James' Park, and will follow hot on the heels of Montpellier's Remy Cabella who signed on Sunday


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Vidal agrees Utd deal
The midfielder has been strongly linked with a move to Old Traford and, according to reports, is set to clinch a move to the Premier League club


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Bayern rule out Shaqiri exit
The Switzerland star has been linked with a move to the Premier League, but his current employers have no interest in discussing a transfer


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Everton lead race to sign Besic
The Toffees are willing to pay €5 million to sign the Ferencvaros midfielder, who impressed for Bosnia-Herzegovina at the World Cup, but face competition from Sevilla


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James worth €85m
The Ligue 1 outfit have opened talks with Real Madrid over a move for the Colombian World Cup star but want a hefty price-tag
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Cabella arrives for Newcastle medical
The France international midfielder, who scored 14 goals for Montpellier in Ligue 1 last season, is set to join Siem de Jong, Ayoze Perez and Jack Colback in moving to Tyneside


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Adrian leaves Atletico for Porto
The Spanish attacker struggled to make an impact at the Vicente Calderon side last term and will be looking to get his career back on track in Portugal


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Barca blocked from unveiling Suarez
Fifa have made it clear that the Uruguay international, who is currently banned from football for biting Giorgio Chiellini, cannot be presented to supporters at any venue


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Lovren joins Saints for pre-season
The Croatia international has declared that his "head is already at" Anfield, with the Reds hopeful of signing him, but he has now met up with Ronald Koeman's squad in Belgium


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Adidas standing by Suarez
The striker is currently suspended for biting Giorgio Chiellini - his third such offence in four years - but the sports manufacturer will not be dropping the Uruguayan


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'Several teams want Vertonghen'
The Tottenham defender's representative says he is attracting plenty of attention after two years in London, but he refused to confirm whether or not the Blaugrana are interested


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'Luis Enrique backed Suarez signing'
The new Blaugrana boss was enthused when told that the Catalans intended to acquire the Liverpool forward, describing the Uruguayan as "a fantastic player"


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West Ham interest in Enner Valencia
The Ecuador striker, who impressed at the World Cup, has been targeted by Sam Allardyce and the club plan to sit down with the player's representatives in the coming days


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Mangala passes Man City medical
The Old Trafford club matched the Premier League champions' €48m bid and were prepared to offer improved contract terms, but the centre-back is bound for the Etihad Stadium


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Barca turn to Vertonghen
Despite splashing out €88 million on Luis Suarez, the Liga giants are reportedly eager to land the Tottenham defender as their summer rebuilding work continues


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PSG rival Man Utd for Di Maria
The Premier League club had hoped to agree a deal with Real Madrid, but the emergence of the Ligue 1 side could see the Old Trafford outfit outmuscled in transfer talks


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Coman: I snubbed Arsenal & Bayern
The 18-year-old made four appearances in all for Paris Saint-Germain before moving to the Italian giants and says he rejected offers from London, Munich and Merseyside


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Suarez gets bite clause
The player is in danger of losing €3.8 million if he bites another player during his time at the Catalan club.


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Robben: Van Gaal wants me at Man Utd
The Netherlands star reveals that his coach would welcome him at Old Trafford but insists that he is happy at Bayern Munich and has no intention of leaving this summer
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Higuain going nowhere - De Laurentiis
The Napoli president insists the striker will not be leaving the club this summer, despite reported interest from Barcelona, and feels he can score in Sunday's World Cup final


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Southampton sign Pelle
Ronald Koeman has made the Italian striker, who played under him at Feyenoord, the club's second transfer of the summer following the arrival of Dusan Tadic


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Brazil want Mourinho
The Selecao are still in shock after their humiliating 7-1 defeat by Germany and have identified the Portuguese coach as the man to restore their lost pride


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Several clubs want me - Martinez
The forward claimed that he is being pursued by a number of top sides and admitted that he has no idea where he will be next season


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Swansea in Michu talks with Napoli
The Spain international, who has been left out of the Welsh club's tour of the United States, is a target for Rafael Benitez's side, with both a loan or permanent move possible


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Inter sign Dodo from Roma
The Brazilian left-back was deemed surplus to requirements at the Stadio Olimpico following the arrival of Ashley Cole, prompting a move to San Siro

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Vidal agrees to join Man Utd
Arturo Vidal has agreed a deal to join Manchester United as the Red Devils close in on the €40m transfer of the Chilean. Vidal is keen to move to the Premier League, while Juventus will swoop for Tottenham's Paulinho as a replacement.
Source: Corriere dello Sport

Monaco demand €85m from Madrid for James
Monaco president Dmitry Rybolovlev has opened talks with Real Madrid counterpart over a move for World Cup star James Rodriguez, but the Ligue 1 outfit want a fee of €85 million.
Source: L'Equipe

Real Madrid agree Khedira sale with Arsenal
Real Madrid have agreed to sell midfielder Sami Khedira to Arsenal and the Germany international is set to sign a four-year contract. He did not feel valued at the Bernabeu and was convinced to move to London by Mesut Ozil.
Source: Sport

Ospina agrees Arsenal terms
Nice keeper David Ospina has agreed personal terms with Arsenal as he nears a move to north London. The Gunners have agreed a £3m fee and now just need to sign off on a deal that sees the Colombian provide cover for current No.1 Wojciech Szczesny.
Source: Nice Matin

Roma target Ron Vlaar
Bayern Munich and Chelsea are still considering a move for Roma's Mehdi Benatia, so the Italian club are considering a move for Aston Villa's Ron Vlaar to replace the Moroccan.
Source: Corriere dello Sport

Milan want Abate-Criscito swap
AC Milan want to bring Zenit St Petersburg full-back Domenico Criscito back to Italy and are willing to offer the Russians Ignazio Abate in return.
Source: Gazzetta dello Sport

Marseille & Dynamo Moscow reach Valbuena deal
Olympique de Marseille and Dynamo Moscow have reached an agreement worth €7 million for the transfer of Mathieu Valbuena, but the midfielder would rather move to Spain.
Source: L'Equipe

Scolari out as Brazil coach
Brazil boss Luis Felipe Scolari has been sacked in the wake of his sid's failure to win the World Cup on home soil, their campaign culminating in a 7-1 drubbing by Germany and a 3-0 loss to Netherlands.
Source: Globoesporte

Liverpool seal Markovic deal, Bony next
Lazar Markovic will have a medical with Liverpool on Monday before competing a €25 million transfer, though the Reds' summer spending won't stop there. Brendan Rodgers wants to bring Wilfried Bony to the club to replace Luis Suarez.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Chelsea open Drogba talks
Chelsea have opened discussions with Didier Drogba over a return to Stamford Bridge. Jose Mourinho believes the veteran striker's gravitas can have a great effect on his young squad.
Source: Daily Mail

Chelsea eye Arsenal target Khedira
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is looking to bring former charge Sami Khedira to Stamford Bridge. Arsenal had been interested in the Germany international but will turn their attention to Lars Bender instead following the Blues' interest.
Source: Daily Mail

Jay Rodriguez next on Liverpool hitlist
Liverpool are looking to raid Southampton yet again this summer and are keen to bring Jay Rodriguez to Anfield. The former Burnley attacker, though, is sidelined until October but could replace Sevilla-bound Iago Aspas.
Source: Daily Mail

Ospina set for Arsenal
Arsenal are confident of concluding a deal for Nice goalkeeper David Ospina in the next week. The Colombia international is wanted as back-up to current No.1 Wojciech Szczesny and will cost around €4 million.
Source: Daily Mirror

Vidal set to sign for Manchester United
Manchester United are close to announcing the capture of Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal from Juventus. The Red Devils have reached an agreement over a €40 million deal, with Patrice Evra going the opposite direction.
Source: Marca

Juve to move for Paulinho
Juventus will immediately move for Tottenham midfielder Paulinho if they sell Arturo Vidal this summer. The Chile star has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United and if that does go through, Juve will over £25m for the Spurs man.
Source: Daily Express

Barcelona move for Man Utd target Hummels
Manchester United face a battle to secure the signing of Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels as Barcelona make a move for the Germany international. Luis Enrique has identified Hummels as a key target after Marquinhos talks broke down.
Source: Daily Star

Liverpool move to clinch Moreno deal
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre is heading to Spain to conclude an £18 million deal for Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno. The deal had looked to be off the table but the Reds are the only team who retain an interest in the 22-year-old.
Source: Daily Mirror

Yanga-Mbiwa set for St Etienne
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa is in negotiations with St Etienne and is set to leave Newcastle United.
Source: Newcastle Evening Chronicle

Remy’s Arsenal move hits snag
Loic Remy’s move to Arsenal is in doubt due to the striker’s £80,000-a-week salary. Arsene Wenger’s side are prepared to pay QPR’s £10 million asking price but not match the France international’s wage.
Source: Sunday People

Toure offered to Real Madrid
Yaya Toure’s agent has offered the Manchester City midfielder to Real Madrid.
Source: Sport

 

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Top 20 most expensive transfer fees of all time

1st

Gareth Bale

Tottenham to Real Madrid = £86m

Picture: AFP

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2nd

Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United to Real Madrid = £80m

Picture: REUTERS

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3rd

Luis Suarez

Liverpool to Barcelona = £75m

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4th

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Inter Milan to Barcelona = £59m

Picture: AP

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5th

Kaka

AC Milan to Real Madrid = £56m

Picture: REUTERS

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6th

Edinson Cavani

Napoli to PSG = £55m

Picture: EPA

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7th

Radamel Falcao

Atletico Madrid to Monaco = £51m

Picture: AFP


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8th

Fernando Torres (left)

Liverpool to Chelsea = £50m

David Luiz (right)

Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain = £50m

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9th

Neymar

Santos to Barcelona = £48.6m

Picture: AP

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10th

Zinedine Zidane

Juventus to Real Madrid = £46m

Picture: EPA


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11th

James Rodriguez (right)

Porto to Monaco = £38.5m

Hulk (left)

Porto to Zenit St Petersburg = £38.5m

Hernan Crespo (centre)

Parma to Lazio = £38.5m


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12th

Sergio Aguero

Atletico Madrid to Manchester City = £38m

Picture: PA


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13th

Juan Mata

Chelsea to Manchester United £37.1m


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14th

Thiago Silva (top left)
AC Milan to PSG = £35m

Andy Carroll (top right)
Newcastle United to Liverpool = £35m

Lucas Moura (bottom left)
Sao Paulo to PSG = £35m

Radamel Falcao (bottom right)
Porto to Atletico Madrid = £35m

Picture: AP/GETTY IMAGES


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15th

Gonzalo Higuain

Real Madrid to Napoli = £34.5m

Picture: REUTERS


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16th

Fernandinho (top left)
Shakhtar Donetsk to Manchester City = £34m

Cesc Fabregas (top centre)
Arsenal to Barcelona = £34m

Asier Illarramendi (top right)
Real Sociedad to Real Madrid = 34m

Javi Martinez (bottom left)
Atletico Bilbao to Bayern Munich = £34m

Javier Pastore (bottom centre)
Palermo to PSG = £34m

Axel Witsel (bottom right)
Benfica to Zenit St Petersburg = £34m

Picture: ACTION IMAGES/AFP/EPA

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17th

David Villa (right)
Valencia to Barcelona = £32m

Robinho (centre)
Real Madrid to Manchester City = £32m

Eden Hazard (left)
Lille to Chelsea = £32m

Diego Costa (not pictured)
Atletico Madrid to Chelsea = £32m

Picture: GETTY IMAGES/REUTERS

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