Chelsea set to hijack Spurs' top target and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 26th August, 2017

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 26, 2017:

Premier League

Chelsea to hijack Spurs' deal for Ross Barkley

According to The Sun, Chelsea are set to hold talks with Spurs transfer target and Everton playmaker, Ross Barkley this weekend. The 23-year-old is currently surplus to demands at Goodison Park with manager Ronald Koeman looking to offload him this summer.

Everton value him at around £30 million and are not looking to budge down from their asking price. Both the London clubs are desperate for signings at the moment and hence can be expected to pay the needful for the Englishman.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain prefers Liverpool over Chelsea

The Daily Express understands that Oxlade Chamberlain has told Arsene Wenger of his desire to leave Arsenal this week. The Gunners have reportedly accepted defeat in their hope of keeping Chamberlain at the club after a meeting with the player and his representatives.

The 24-year-old has also revealed that he prefers a move to Liverpool as he wants to play under Jurgen Klopp over Chelsea. Arsenal are ready to sell Chamberlain to whoever agrees to pay £40 million for the versatile midfielder.

Serie A

Mustafi is eager to join the Nerazzurri

Shkodran Mustafi wants to join Inter Milan

The German defender is reportedly eyeing a move away from Arsenal, Gazzetta Dello Sport understands. Mustafi has been in talks with Inter Milan who have already enquired about the defender's services.

Inter want to sign Mustafi on a season long loan with an option to sign him permanently after the end of his loan spell. Arsenal, meanwhile, want to recover as much as possible and have put up a £20 million price tag on the player.

Juventus open talks with Chelsea defender

Searching a replacement for Leonardo Bonucci, the Italian champions have begun talks with Gary Cahill - the Chelsea captain. The Metro has reported that Cahill is open for a move to Turin and has requested the Chelsea hierarchy to let him go.

If the two parties agree on a fee for the 31-year-old, Chelsea will then make a mega money move for Tottenham Hotspur's Toby Alderweireld as a replacement.

Bundesliga

Everton are interested in the Polish defender

Everton interested in Marc Oliver Kempf

The Toffees are currently looking for a defensive cover and to address that issue, Ronald Koeman has switched his attention to SC Freiburg's Marc Oliver Kempf. The 21-year-old is a utility player and can play at centre back, left back and as a defensive midfielder. The youngster has already made over 100 appearances for Freiburg and according to 90min, is available for £10 million.

Renato Sanches misses Bayern Munich game to focus on his next destination

The Bavarians' sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic has revealed that Sanches was given permission to miss the game against Werder Bremen to think about his future. Speaking to Sky Sports Salihamidzic stated, "He asked the coach to be allowed to think about his future. That's why he is not part of the squad today."

AC Milan and Chelsea remain interested but only in a loan deal.

La Liga

FC Barcelona receive another blow in the transfer market

FC Barcelona's bid for Angel Di Maria is rejected

This transfer window is turning out to be an unforgettable nightmare for Barcelona with Paris Saint Germain now rejecting a €35 million offer from the Spanish giants for Angel Di Maria. Manager Unai Emery has made it clear to the PSG ownership that Di Maria features in his plans and he wants to keep hold of the Argentine.

Barcelona were hoping to sign the former Real Madrid man to add another wide player to make up for the void created by Neymar's departure.

Arsenal and Liverpool interested in Karim Benzema

Diario Gol has claimed that Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez is open to selling Karim Benzema this week amidst interest from Arsenal and Liverpool. The Gunners see him as a potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez if he forces a move to Manchester City whereas Liverpool want a marquee signing this summer.

Real Madrid value Benzema at around £90 million who scored 11 league goals for the La Liga champions.

Ligue 1

Fabinho will soon be unveiled as a PSG player

PSG reach agreement to sign AS Monaco duo

According to the Daily Record, the Parisians have reached an agreement with Monaco to take on board the duo of Kylian Mbappe and Fabinho. Mbappe is reportedly joining PSG on a season long loan deal before finalizing his move next year for €200 million.

Fabinho, on the other hand, will join PSG in a €55 million deal with Leander Dendocker set to join AS Monaco as his replacement.

Marseille want Divock Origi

The French giants have reportedly enquired about the availability of Liverpool's out of favour striker, Divock Origi. The 21 year old Belgian started his Liverpool career brightly but has now fallen behind in the pecking order.

Jurgen Klopp rates him and wants to keep him in the squad but due to the other options at his disposal, the German might send him on a season long loan spell for regular playing time. However, the Telegraph reports that Marseille want Origi on a permanent basis and are expected to make a £13 million bid soon