Chelsea edge closer to signing Premier League star and other Premier League transfer rumours of the day - 14th August

The 2017/18 Premier League season has finally started and boy have we been treated to some amazing action already. The weekend was full of goals, actions and high profile errors and clubs all across the League will be looking to iron out their flaws and strengthen before the transfer window ends.

While clubs like Manchester United and Manchester City look pretty settled, the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea might have to invest more in their squad if they are to seriously compete this season. Without much ado, let us take a look at all the best transfer news and rumours from around the Premier League:

ARSENAL

Wenger will be hopeful of mounting a serious title challenge this season

David Seaman backs Arsenal to complete signing of Thomas Lemar

Former Arsenal goalkeeper is pretty confident that Thomas Lemar will be an Arsenal player before the end of the season. The Monaco winger has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates and it will come as a huge boost for Arsenal if they do indeed manage to complete the signing and get Lemar on board for the 2017/18 season.

Alexis Sanchez reportedly in Paris to seal deal with PSG

Paris Saint-Germain have already stunned the world this summer, by achieving the unthinkable - the merciless end of the MSN era as a result of the world record transfer of Neymar for a whopping £200 million.

Reports from The Sun, however, indicate that the Ligue 1 giants are far from done and are now allegedly in talks with Arsenal's wantaway superstar Alexis Sanchez over a potential move to Paris. Sanchez himself caused widespread panic by tweeting from Paris and then deleting the location.

West Ham, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth all interested in signing Jack Wilshere

Jack Wilshere's Arsenal career seems to be coming to an end with a number of Premier League clubs interested in securing his services. It will be interesting to see where Wilshere will be playing once the transfer window ends.

CHELSEA

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will be desperate to strengthen his squad before the transfer window ends

Chelsea edge closer to signing Leicester City star Danny Drinkwater

It is no secret that Conte is unhappy with the transfer business conducted by the Chelsea board this transfer window, but there might finally be some good news for the Italian manager as reports in Telegraph claim that the Blues are ready to make an improved bid for Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater.

Chelsea reportedly make £50 million bid for wantaway Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk

Antonio Conte has decided that it is time to blow the whistle on trials and tryouts and bring Van Dijk to Stamford Bridge to fortify their defense, according to ESPN.

The Blues are preparing a formal offer for the Southampton central defender and the figure they are willing to offer is reportedly in the region of £50m. They are, however, expected to face stiff competition from Liverpool.

Chelsea reportedly enter race to sign Manchester United target Ivan Perisic

Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, but now latest reports in The Sun state that the Premier League Champions are favourites to complete the signing of the wantaway Croatian star.

Chelsea fans will enjoy the prospect of getting one over their rivals Manchester United, especially after the Romelu Lukaku saga this summer.

LIVERPOOL

Jurgen Klopp will be looking to sort out the future of Coutinho as soon as possible

Klopp admits Liverpool are looking to make more signings before the transfer window ends

With Champions League football set to add extra burden on Liverpool squad this season, (should they get past Hoffenheim) Jurgen Klopp has admitted that the club are looking into making more signings.

He told reporters: “We are still working on all parts. We are in talks and we work on all parts of the game. "

Liverpool looking at £60 million Napoli man to replace Coutinho should he join Barcelona

Philippe Coutinho's future has been subject to intense speculation and with Barcelona now reportedly confident of sealing a deal for the Brazilian, reports in The Mirror claim that the Reds are readying a £60 million bid for Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has long admired the 26-year-old Italian winger who scored 20 goals for Napoli last season. Blessed with good pace, trickery and dribbling skills, Insigne could prove to be an ideal fit for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool shock favourites to sign Bayern Munich superstar Arturo Vidal

This transfer window doesn't cease to amaze does it. While this news should undoubtedly be taken with a pinch of salt, popular bookmakers SkyBet have made the Reds favourites to complete a sensational swoop for the Chilean midfielder.

Liverpool are 4/1 favourites to complete this most unlikely of signings.

MANCHESTER UNITED

Manchester United already have a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title

Chelsea misfit Diego Costa reveals he had contact with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho

Diego Costa has been frozen out of the Chelsea squad by Antonio Conte and while the former Atletico Madrid man has been on the lookout for a new club, his former manager has enquired about him.

Speaking to Daily Mail, Costa said: "Jose has called me, direct to my phone, just to check I am OK and to see how I am. He wished me good luck,"

Something brewing here? Your guess is as good as mine

Antoine Griezmann reportedly makes U-turn on his decision; ready to sign for Manchester United

Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann had been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United before the Rojiblancos got a transfer ban. The move seemed to have died down after that, but now sensational reports in Don Balon claim that Griezmann is ready to go back on his words and consider an offer to join Manchester United.

Manchester United seriously interested in Fiorentina youngster Federico Chiesa

19-year-old Italian winger Federico Chiesa had a breakthrough season for Fiorentina last season and now respected journalist Niccolo Ceccarini has claimed that the Red Devils are interested in signing the talented U-21 Italian international.

Chelsea are also credited with an interest in the winger.

OTHER PREMIER LEAGUE RUMOURS

Future Tottenham star?

Tottenham interested in signing out of favour Lazio forward Keita Balde

Lazio forward Keita Balde has refused to sign a new contract and was left out of the Supercup squad against Juventus and now latest reports claim that the Lilywhites are desperate to complete the signing of the talented forward.

After being snubbed for the Super Cup, Keita tweeted: “The lack of a call-up for the Super Cup Final has profoundly hurt me. The decision made by the club, which evidently had nothing to do with purely sporting criteria, puts me in a psychologically uncomfortable position and right now I don’t know how to evaluate the consequences of that.”

Inter Milan reportedly interested in signing Manchester City centre-back Nicolas Otamendi

Inter Milan are on the lookout for a solid centre-back and according to Italian media reports, the Nerazzurri have reportedly turned their attention towards 29-year-old Argentine Nicolas Otamendi.

Gylfi Sigurdsson closing in on big money switch to Everton

Swansea star Gylfi Sigurdsson could be an Everton player as early as next week after reports claim that a fee has been agreed between The Toffees and The Swans. The Iceland international will be hoping to continue his good form this season.