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Transfer Roundup For The Day

Neeraj Nair
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Premier League :

Manchester United are closing in on Croatian winger Ivan Perisic , according to The Sun. Despite Inter rumoured to have rejected a 38 million pound bid from United, the move is back on after Perisic apparently instructed his agent to push for the transfer.

In other related news, the Morata deal is edging closer and closer to being finalised as Jose Mourinho is reportedly growing frustrated at the lack of signings so far.

Madrid have reportedly placed a 90 million euro price tag on the Spanish striker and remains stubborn over the fee.

Wayne Rooney is set to hold talks with Jose Mourinho over his future at Old Trafford and if unconvinced, he is likely to join boyhood club Everton.

Reports also claim that Chris Smalling is also set to hold talks with Mourinho over his future at the club.

Roma and Germany defender Antonio Rudiger has arrived in London to complete his £36m move to Chelsea, after the Blues beat off late competition from Manchester City to scure the deal according to the Daily Mirror.

Chelsea are also continuing to keep tabs on Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.

After weeks of reported dilemma, Hector Bellerin has finally decided that he wants a move away from the Emirates and is reported to be forcing a move to Barcelona , who is keeping constant tabs on the Spanish fullback.

Manchester City has rejected all loan offers from Newcastle and West Ham for English international Joe Hart and is determined to let go of Hart only if they secure a transfer fee.

Former Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood hailed the signing of John Terry, claiming that it would give a much needed boost for Villa players as they look to fight for a spot in next year’s Premier League.

Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare has launched a £20m bid for Watford striker Troy Deeney. Watford have turned down Leicester’s opening offer but they are expected to go back for the 29-year-old after making him their next transfer priority.

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Tottenham continues to monitor the Ross Barkley situation and may move in to bring the English international to White Hart Lane.

However, the club is unwilling to match the 50 million pound price tag set for the player by Everton, The Sun reports.

According to the Daily Mirror, Burnley have had a 8 million pound bid for Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga rejected.

Crystal Palace has reportedly given up on signing Mamadou Sakho after Liverpool demanded 30 million pounds for the French defender.

Arsenal is set to announce the signing of French hitman Alexandre Lacazette within a day or two after it reportedly became common knowledge that Lacazette underwent a medical on Tuesday.

La Liga :

Lionel Messi has signed a new deal with Barcelona that would keep him at the club till 2021. The deal also made him Europe’s highest earning footballer , earning around 30 million an year.

Fulham Midfielder Jozabed Sanchez has signed for Spanish outfit Celta Vigo for a fee around 3.5 million pounds.

Swansea forward Borja Baston has joined Malaga on loan , who also roped in forward Charles from Eibar on a free transfer.

Portugal fullback Fabio Coentrao has joined Sporting Lisbon on loan from Real Madrid.

Real Madrid is set announce the signing of Theo Hernandez from rivals Atletico Madrid, with Madrid meeting the buy out clause (26 million euros) for the 19 year old.

Miscellaneous :

Portugese defender Pepe has joined Turkish side Besiktas after his contract expired with current European Champions Real Madrid .

Pepe was widely expected to sign for French giants PSG and this news came as a surprise to many. .

French newspaper Ouest France has learned that Rennes have been showing interest in Chelsea striker Loic Remy.

The 30-year-old has largely struggled for playing time over the last couple of years, making just 10 starts in last three Premier League campaigns.

Italian giants AS Roma are hot on the trail of Monaco centre-back Jemerson, France Football can reveal.

German newspaper Bild claims that Juventus have ended their pursuit of Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa.

The Bianconeri were close to agreeing a €40 million transfer with the Bavarians and the player was eager to move to Turin, but the deal appears to be off the table, as Italian clubs are allowed to sign just two non EU players.

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