Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on August 9, 2017:
Premier League
Manchester City ready to break the bank for Isco
Despite the playmaker revealing that he is ready to sign a new deal with Real Madrid, Don Balon understands that both parties are not close to reaching an agreement. Pep Guardiola is ready to take advantage of this and is willing to pay Isco's release clause which stands at €150 million. The 23-year-old was Real Madrid's best player in their UEFA Super Cup triumph last night but might be swayed by the riches of the Etihad and the opportunity to work under Pep Guardiola.
Chelsea eye Danny Rose
Antonio Conte has reportedly requested the Chelsea board to go all out in their pursuit of Danny Rose. The Blues have already tasted defeat in the chase of another left back Alex Sandro and are still in the market for a full back. Conte feels Rose can be an inspired signing for his side as they attempt to defend their title. But Spurs are adamant to keep the left-back after losing Kyle Walker to Manchester City for £54 million earlier in the summer.
Watford to sign Andre Gray
The 26-year-old has been the subject of a £11.5 million bid from Watford. Sky Sports has now claimed that Burnley have accepted the Hornets' bid for Gray with the striker set to join the Marco Silva managed side soon. Personal terms are yet to be agreed between the two parties.
Serie A
Juventus make £30 million bid for Kevin Strootman
After tasting defeat in their pursuit of Emre Can, Juventus have now turned their attention to AS Roma's Kevin Strootman. The Dutch midfielder is seen as a perfect fit for Allegri in Turin with the club hierarchy ready to bid £30 million for Strootman. But Roma are set to hold out for another £10 million.
Inter Milan announce the signing of Dalbert
Inter have announced the signing of Brazilian left back, Dalbert from Nice. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the San Siro club. He made 33 appearances for Nice in Ligue 1 last season and helped them qualify for the Champions League. A statement released on the club's website read, "Now, he's a Nerazzurri player. Welcome to Milan, Dalbert and good luck for our new adventure together!"
Bundesliga
Liverpool preparing a move for Arturo Vidal
According to World Football Index, Liverpool have identified Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal as their top target. The Reds have failed in their pursuits of Naby Keita and Virgil van Dijk so far this summer, with supporters growing agitated from the club's inactivity in the transfer market. Jurgen Klopp is said to be a huge fan of the combative midfielder and is ready to spend around £50 million on the 30-year-old.
Hannover 96's loan bid for Ben Woodburn gets rejected
The 17-year-old forward impressed in Liverpool's pre season and has, subsequently, attracted interest from many clubs. However, Liverpool are reluctant to let Woodburn go, with Daily Mail reporting that the Reds want the player to progress under the tutelage of Jurgen Klopp.
Hannover had made a loan bid for Woodburn, Liverpool's youngest ever goalscorer, which fell on deaf ears. Meanwhile, another Liverpool academy graduate, Sheyi Ojo is set for a loan spell in the Championship with Fulham and Middlesbrough interested in the winger.
La Liga
FC Barcelona expect to sign Coutinho by Friday
The Daily Mirror has reported that Barcelona have sent a three man delegation to London to negotiate a £120 million deal for Brazilian, Philippe Coutinho. Three Catalan officials namely Oscar Grau, Raul Sanllehi and Javier Bordas are set to agree a deal with Liverpool for Coutinho by the end of this week with the 25-year-old's unveiling scheduled for Friday. Meanwhile, sources close to the Reds have maintained that Liverpool will reject any bid for Coutinho, claiming that he will start against Watford on Saturday.
Florentino Perez wants to offload Gareth Bale
It is believed that Real Madrid club president Florentino Perez and Jose Mourinho spoke about the future of Welshman Gareth Bale prior to last night's UEFA Super Cup tie. Despite the player stating his desire to stay in Spain, Diario Gol has claimed that Perez wants to sell the Welshman this summer and thinks that Manchester United is the perfect destination. But it is also written in the Spanish tabloid that Perez wants at least £150 million for Bale.
Rest of the world
PSG deny making a bid for Kylian Mbappe
Amidst reports of the Parisians submitting a £140 million bid for Kylian Mbappe, the club have made it clear that there is no truth to this rumour. According to L'Equipe, PSG will not make any more big signings this summer after luring Neymar away from FC Barcelona for €222 million.
Fenerbahce reach an agreement with Villarreal for Roberto Soldado
An official statement released by the Submarines has revealed that the former Spurs striker is on his way to Turkey. Roberto Soldado had an injury plagued 2016/17 season but still managed four goals in 11 appearances. The 33-year-old is ready to join Fenerbahce in a €10 million deal, subject to a medical.