Top transfer rumours of the day: August 17th 2014

With competitive matches in Europe already have started from this weekend onward, clubs are looking to finish their transfer business as soon as possible, so as to have the best squad to challenge for silverware.Here are all the top transfer rumours of the day:

#1 Arsenal

• Arsenal’s bid for Paris Saint-Germain youngster Adrien Rabiot has been accepted, claims the Daily Star.

Goal claims that Olympiakos centre-back Kostas Manolas is undergoing a medical at Arsenal ahead of his £8 million move to the Gunners.

• Liverpool-target Samuel Eto’o wants a move to Arsenal, and is desperate to play under Arsene Wenger, reports the Sun.

#2 Manchester United

• Ajax manager Frank De Boer has insisted that the club won’t stand in the way of Daley Blind’s move to Manchester United if they offer them the right money, reports Metro.

• Manchester United are preparing a bid for Inter Milan’s Fredy Guarin as an alternative to Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, claims the Daily Star.

• According to Sky Sports, Roma defender Mehdi Benatia is in England for talks over his move to Manchester United.

#3 Liverpool

• Liverpool keen on signing Radamel Falcao on loan with a view to a permanent move next season, reports the Daily Mail.

The Daily Star claims that Liverpool’s Lucas Leiva is itching for a move to Napoli to work under Rafa Benitez.

• Samuel Eto’o’s move to Liverpool faces a big hurdle as French police are looking to question the striker over allegations of him posting intimate pictures of his ex-girlfriend on the internet, reports Mirror.

#4 Real Madrid and Barcelona

• According to the Daily Mail, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out Sami Khedira and Angel Di Maria’s departure, and insists the team won’t be making any more signings.

• Barcelona are looking to replace Dani Alves with Brazillian full-back Douglas from Sao Paulo, reports Marca.

#5 Other major transfer rumours

Mirror has reported that Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is on his way to Atletico Madrid.

• Valencia are willing to contest Arsenal to fetch the signature of Napoli’s Eduardo Vargas, claims the Daily Star.

  • • Tottenham are willing to offer Michael Dawson in an exchange deal for their latest bid to land QPR striker Loic Remy, reports Sky Sports.

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