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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With just 4 days to go until deadline day, the atmosphere in Europe is nothing short of electric.
There's been plenty of buzz in the transfer market and here's a quick look at all the important transfer updates and rumours for the day from across the globe.
English Premier League
Chelsea make shocking entrance in Alexis Sanchez race
Arsenal's contract rebel - Alexis Sanchez had publicly revealed his desire to leave the club in favour of UEFA Champions League football, which the Gunners will be bereft of this season. Despite Manchester City and Monaco expressing strong interest, nothing seems to have materialized.
However, latest reports in the Daily Express suggest that the Chilean could still depart from the Emirates this summer, with Chelsea emerging as potential suitors for the 28-year old. The Blues are expected to launch a last-minute bid for the striker within the next few days.
Leicester interested in signing Chris Smalling
The arrival of Victor Lindelof this summer, coupled with Eric Bailly's consistency has seemingly pushed Smalling down the Manchester United pecking order. The Englishman has been touted to leave for quite some time now, and could finally bid farewell to the Red Devils.
According to The Sun, Leicester City have showed late interest in the defender and could make a move to sign the 27-year old before the end of the transfer window. The Foxes have keen on reinforcing their side this summer.
Everton set to hijack Vardy transfer
Earlier this week reports from Europe suggested that English Premier League champions Chelsea were set to make a move for the Leicester City striker by the end of the transfer window, with Vardy reportedly interested in plying his trade for a bigger club.
Everton, however, have suddenly teleported into the picture, after reports in the Mirror indicating that the Merseyside club were set to hijack Chelsea's £40 million bid for the striker and could give Chelsea quite the deja vu after Lukaku was snatched from them earlier this summer.
Bundesliga
Manchester City preparing late swoop for Aubameyang
Borussia Dortmund's star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has hinted at a move away from the Bundesliga side, repeatedly, all summer. Initially believed to desire a move back to Serie A giants AC Milan, the Gabonese had even issued a public cry directed towards Milan.
With no movement made from the Italian side, Manchester City have now reportedly displaced Milan as leaders in the race for the 28-year old, as per reports from City Watch Aubameyang has been in blistering form and Pep Guardiola is understood to be preparing a move for the wantaway star.
Renato Sanches on the verge of Bayern Munich exit
Deemed as surplus to requirements at Bayern Munich, Renato Sanches has been expected to exit the Bundesliga club, and it looks like it could finally hope. English Premier League sides Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly set to fight tooth and nail for the 20-year old.
With just 4 days to go, both clubs are attempting to lure the Portuguese who could cost close to the £44 million he was bought for by Bayern, claim reports.
Oliver Burke completes West Brom switch
English Premier League side West Brom have completed the transfer of RB Leipzig winger Oliver Burke for £15 million. The Scottish 20-year old came through the ranks at the academy at Nottingham Forest and has reportedly joined West Brom on a five-year contract.
Serie A
Juventus join race for Danny Rose
The Serie A champions are looking to bolster their side for this season's title defence and have reportedly joined the race for Tottenham Hotspur's wantaway star Danny Rose.
The Englishman has publicly expressed his desire to move to a bigger club and had triggered speculation when he was linked to a plethora of clubs including Manchester United and Chelsea.
However, recent reports from Italy suggest that Juventus have now joined the race and would like to snap up the defender before the window closes later this week.
Inter Milan close in on Shkodran Mustafi
The Arsenal wantaway star has been pushing at an exit, and Serie A side Inter Milan have been reported to be a potential destination. Inter have been bolstered by the financial backing of new Chinese owners and have been incredibly active this summer, much like rivals AC Milan.
Mustafi arrived at Arsenal just a year ago but hasn't really settled down. The German is believed to be urging Arsenal to let him go, with reports from Mail Online claiming that the 25-year old has even agreed personal terms already.
Juventus still pursuing Kevin Strootman
According to Football Italia, Juventus are set to step up their pursuit of Roma's Kevin Strootman in the next few days. Despite signing Blaise Matuidi from Juventus earlier this summer, Massimiliano Allegri is still keen on another midfielder.
The reports indicate that the Serie A champions will make a bid of around €40 million. The Dutchman has a release clause of €45 million, but Juventus are trying to negotiate it down a notch.
La Liga
Arsenal to line up shock attempt for Marco Asensio
As per reports in the Metro, English Premier League giants Arsenal are set to stun the world with an astonishing last-minute £75 million bid for Real Madrid's sensational midfielder Marco Asensio.
The Spaniard has been dubbed the next big thing in world football after his dizzying rise to prominence. Despite being expected to sign a new contract soon, Asensio is said to be growing concerned over his play time, with manager Zinedine Zidane favouring a rotational policy. With a host of world-class midfielders to compete with a Madrid, the 21-year old might favour a move to England instead.
Liverpool agree to negotiate a move for Coutinho
In what has turned out to be one of the most intensely discussed transfer sagas of the summer, the Coutinho situation seems to have taken yet another turn. Reports emerging from Europe suggest that Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group, and Coutinho’s representatives had a meeting on Friday night and have reportedly eased the deadlock.
Despite insisting on keeping the Brazilian ace, Liverpool, it seems, are finally willing to negotiate a deal for Coutinho after the 25-year old requested permission to leave. The Merseyside club have resigned to selling their talisman and consider a 4th bid from Barcelona should they make another approach.
Ligue 1 and the rest of the World
Kylian Mbappe returns to Monaco squad
One of world football's most promising prospects, Kylian Mbappe has stolen the show this summer after intense speculation of a potential move has taken over the world. Despite initially looking like he was headed to Real Madrid, the Los Blancos eventually cooled their interest, allowing Paris Saint-Germain to become top contenders for the Frenchman.
Mbappe is understood to be keen on moving back to Paris to play for his hometown club, has requested a transfer. Reports from The Guardian suggest that the two clubs have agreed on a reported fee of €155 million, with talks being held up because of Financial Fair Play issues, forcing the 18-year old striker to return to training with the Monaco squad.
Notably, PSG have already splurged north of £200 million on Neymar this summer.
PSV agree to sell Santiago Arias
The Dutch club have agreed to sell the Arias, but interested parties will have to cough up a hefty amount, claim reports. The 25-year old has attracted attention from English Premier League side Swansea, who had reportedly made an offer of £7 million, including add-ons for the Colombian.
The Sun have reported that PSV have rejected the offer, but have countered with a £12 million demand, suggesting that they are open to selling the right-back for the right price. Swansea are currently evaluating the demand and are expected to reply soon.
Monaco to bid for Islam Slimani if Mbappe leaves
The Ligue 1 champions will face an uphill battle as they try to retain the coveted league title this season. With a number of their first team players departing the club, the French side are desperately trying to hold on to Kylian Mbappe.
The 18-year old, however, is believed to be on the verge of completing a move to Paris Saint-Germain, and Sky Sources claim that Monaco aren't wasting any time in lining up replacements and will make a move for Leicester City's striker - Islam Slimani if they lose Mbappe.
