Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal to battle it out for Italian wonderkid and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 21st September 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 goings-on across Europe that made headlines on September 21, 2017:

Premier League

Three Premier League clubs to fight it out for Italian wonder kid

Pietro Pellegri, the 16-year-old Genoa striker has suddenly become the hottest property in world football after his exploits against Lazio the other weekend caught the attention of European bigwigs. Gazzetta Dello Sport writes that along with Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal have also jumped onto the bandwagon and are now looking at a potential deal for the teenager.

Along with the Premier League giants, Juventus, Napoli, and the Milan clubs are also keeping tabs on the young lad. Pellegri rose to prominence when he scored a brace in Genoa's 3-2 defeat to Lazio last Saturday.

Arsenal keen on Raheem Sterling

According to the Daily Mirror, Arsene Wenger is a big fan of Raheem Sterling and is set to renew interest in the 22-year-old in January. The Gunners know Manchester City are looking for a deal for Alexis Sanchez in January and Arsenal hope that any deal for the Chilean will include Sterling coming in the other direction. The Englishman has started the season brightly and has already scored four goals this campaign.

Serie A

Juventus cannot hold on to Paulo Dybala for long

Juventus powerless if Paulo Dybala decides to leave

The Bianconeri will not be able to stop Paulo Dybala if he decides to leave next summer, Juventus CEO Beppe Marotta has today revealed. Dybala has been in sensational form this season with the Argentine already netting eight goals in five games for Juve.

When asked about Dybala's future, Marrota told Premium Sport, “The player is the one who decides his destination and if he wants to leave it will be impossible to retain him.”

Inter Milan sign Facundo Calidio

The Nerazzurri have today announced the signing of 17-year-old Facundo Calidio from Boca Juniors on their club website. Calidio joins Inter on a three-year deal with Inter confirming that the club has received an international clearance to sign the player on a permanent basis. Marca also claimed that Inter paid Boca Juniors €6 million for the teenage forward.

Bundesliga

Rafinha had offers from Premier League clubs last summer

Rafinha reveals he rejected advances from Premier League clubs

Bayern Munich fullback, Rafinha has revealed to Sport Bild that he rejected offers from England and Spain to stay put with the German champions. The 32-year-old was linked with a deadline day move to Chelsea but Bayern Munich reportedly rejected a bid straightway. Arsenal were also said to be interested in the former Genoa man. When asked about the interest in him, Rafinha said, "Bayern bosses know I already had offers from England and Spain before the season started. I have Bayern in my heart and I always give 100 percent, they can always count on me."

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur monitoring David Philipp

Premier League sides are ready to battle it out for one of Germany's most promising players in David Philipp. The 17-year-old Werder Bremen starlet is a highly rated player in Germany and has started to garner attention due to his exploits for the U-17 side. Philipp scored 18 and assisted 21 for Bremen's U-17 side last season. Philipp will be out of contract next summer but the Bundesliga side are confident of making him sign a new deal.

La Liga

Karim Benzema has ended all rumours of his exit by signing a new deal

Karim Benzema signs a new long-term deal

Real Madrid forward, Karim Benzema has signed a new four-year deal with the Los Blancos taking his contract to 30 June 2021. The Frenchman becomes the fourth Real Madrid player this week to sign contract extensions after the likes of Marcelo, Isco and Dani Carvajal put pen to paper. Benzema has been at the club since 2009 and has helped the club win 14 trophies during his stay at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Atletico Madrid announce the signing of Diego Costa... finally

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have at last reached an agreement for the sale of Diego Costa to the Spanish side. The fee is rumored to be above £50 million with the striker expected to arrive in Madrid soon for his medical. Costa has been eyeing a move to his former club since July after being told that he does not feature in manager Antonio Conte's plans. Costa won two Premier League titles with the Blues and scored 59 goals for the London side.

Rest of the world

Neymar has his eyes set on winning the Ballon d'Or

Neymar left to win Ballon d'Or claims Jeremy Mathieu

Former FC Barcelona defender, Jeremy Mathieu believes that Neymar left the Catalans to have a fighting chance to win the Ballon d'Or. Mathieu spoke to EFE about Neymar's world record move, “No one believed at any moment that he would leave Barcelona. Football is like so. His decision, my opinion is that he left Barcelona because he was behind [Lionel] Messi. I think he wants to win a Ballon d’Or and at the moment he is happy in Paris because he scores goals.”

Manchester United looking to sign Lucas Lima in January

Manchester Evening News has reported that the Red Devils are looking to sign Lucas Lima, the 27-year-old Santos attacker on a free transfer in January. The Brazilian is a highly rated player and has rejected an extension with Santos to sign for a European club in January. Jose Mourinho is expected to sign a forward in January to increase the competition in the squad with Lima hoping to be a quality addition.