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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 16, 2017:
Premier League
Chelsea suffer another blow in the transfer market
According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have suffered yet another disappointment in the summer window, this time in the form of Alex Sandro. The Juventus fullback has been Chelsea's number one target since July with the Bianconeri even rejecting a £61 million offer for the Brazilian last month.
The Blues were back in Turin with an improved bid for the left back, reportedly in the region of £65 million but had to return empty-handed. The Italian champions have made it clear that Sandro is not for sale at any point.
Liverpool closing in on Jean-Michael Seri
Nice midfielder, Jean-Michael Seri has been an Arsenal target since the last couple of weeks but the Gunners have yet to make a concrete bid for one of Ligue 1's best players last season. The Daily Mirror claims that Liverpool have entered the race and are set to activate the player's €40 million release clause. Seri is being seen as an alternative for Naby Keita after the chase of the RB Leipzig midfielder reached a dead end.
Serie A
Juventus to target Marouane Fellaini
The Bianconeri are in the market for two robust midfielders this summer and with Blaise Matuidi being on his way to Turin, the Sun reports that Marouane Fellaini of Manchester United is the other midfielder on Juventus' wish list. Fellaini has proved to be Jose Mourinho's go to guy but the arrival of Nemanja Matic has put a question mark on his playing time. Juventus are ready to take advantage of that and make a £22.5 million bid for the Belgian.
Eliaquim Mangala eager to join Inter Milan
With Milan searching a replacement for Jeison Murillo, Manchester City's Eliaquim Mangala is open for a move to Italy amidst reports of the Nerazzurri enquiring about the Frenchman. City are keen on offloading him permanently and have kept a £24 million valuation of the central defender. But according to the Daily Star, Inter are not convinced about spending the mentioned amount for Mangala and have hence asked for a loan move.
Bundesliga
AC Milan submit bid for Arturo Vidal
The Rossoneri are set to break their transfer record by putting in a massive €60 million bid for Bayern Munich midfielder, Arturo Vidal. The Chilean is open for a move away from Germany and is looking for a return to Italy. AC Milan are offering him a brilliant pay structure which will see the 30-year old earn €150,000 per week at the San Siro. Bayern Munich know that this is the best output that they will get out of Vidal and are also looking to offload him, Tuttomercatoweb understands.
Christian Pulisic to stay put at Borussia Dortmund
The Westfalenstadion outfit can heave a sigh of relief as the 18 year old American international, Christian Pulisic has rejected advances from Liverpool and revealed that he will honour his contract with Dortmund. In an interview with Sport Bild, Pulisic revealed, "I am very happy in Dortmund. I have read about it (Liverpool's interest), but what can I say about it? I am fully focused on the start of the new season. I want to be very clear, I am not thinking about a transfer. I only signed a new deal until 2020 at the start of the year."
La Liga
Zinedine Zidane reveals that Real Madrid will not sell any more players this summer
Amidst reports of Marco Asensio and Matteo Kovacic being unhappy at Real Madrid, manager Zidane has told the club's official website that he is happy with the players at his disposal and does not want to sell any one of them, as far as he is concerned. Zidane told the website, "We're going day to day. I'm very happy with my squad and all my players. Everybody is going to stay."
Deportivo La Coruna ready to take Diego Costa on loan
La Voz De Galicia, a Spanish daily has claimed that the La Liga side, Deportivo La Coruna are ready to sign Diego Costa on a six-month loan deal. It is also rumoured that Atletico Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna have reached an agreement to take the striker on a six month period after which the Colchoneros can strike a deal with his parent club, Chelsea. Meanwhile, Diego Costa has been ordered by the Chelsea hierarchy to return to England and have a word with the owner, Roman Abramovic.
Rest of the World
Serge Aurier agrees personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs have finally moved their feet in the transfer market with L'equipe claiming that the Lilywhites have agreed on a deal with Paris Saint Germain's Serge Aurier. The right back has been relegated to the bench this season after the arrival of Dani Alves. He is expected to arrive in London next week with Tottenham ready to pay the required €25 million to acquire his services.
Sporting Lisbon demand £40 million for William Carvalho
The Hammers have received a setback in their chase of William Carvalho with the Sun claiming that Lisbon are demanding £40 million for the Portuguese midfielder. West Ham were ready to pay close to £30 million for Carvalho but now have to rethink about their interest. Slaven Bilic's side has done brilliant business this summer, signing the likes of Joe Hart, Pablo Zabaleta, Marko Arnautovic and Javier Hernandez.
