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With the transfer deadline inching closer, innumerable rumours and gossip are making the rounds with regard to La Liga and as expected, the most heavily linked clubs are Real Madrid and Barcelona.
On that note, let us take a look at the latest happenings in the sensational transfer market.
Sevilla considering a move for Vincent Aboubakar
As per reports from AS, Sevilla have turned their attention to the Porto striker Vincent Aboubakar after the deal with Michy Batshuayi fell through. The Liga outfit is keen on bolstering their forward line ahead of the new season as new manager Pablo Machin aims to bring in support for Wissam Ben Yedder.
Porto currently value Aboubakar at €20 million (£17.8m/$23.4m) and have already rejected a previous offer worth €15 million from Sevilla. The Cameroon international has three years left on his current contract at Estadio do Dragao having scored 26 goals in 43 appearances during the 2017-18 season.
Everton interested in Denis Cheryshev
Everton are interested in a deal for Villarreal winger Denis Cheryshev this summer, according to claims from Daily Mail.
The Toffees have already acquired Richarlison from Watford for £50 million but they are still keen to add more quality to their wide options in the ongoing transfer market. And as things stand, Cheryshev has emerged as one of their potential transfer targets.
The 27-year-old was a standout performer at this summer’s World Cup and was certainly one of Russia’s stars as they reached the quarter-final stage of the competition, which has caught the eye of several European top dogs.
Emery to sell Aaron Ramsey to fund Steven Nzonzi's move
Unai Emery had a £70 million budget but the Spaniard has spent that by bringing in Matteo Guendouzi, Bernd Leno, Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Lucas Torreira.
French midfielder Nzonzi is still a target though it’s believed that it would require a £25m fee to prise him away from Sevilla. As a result, Aaron Ramsey could be the one that makes way and creates funds for Arsenal to push on in their pursuit of the 29-year-old, reports Daily Mail.
Barcelona
Paul Pogba holds secret meeting with Barcelona director
If the report from Sky Sports is to be believed, Paul Pogba secretly met with Barca’s new technical director Abidal in Beverly Hills. The 25-year-old is reportedly seeking a move away from Manchester United owing to his fractious relationship with Jose Mourinho and the Catalan giants are eager to sign him.
Juventus have also emerged as suitors of Pogba this summer but the £105m signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid meant they could not afford another superstar deal.
Everton complete the signing of Lucas Digne
Everton have completed the signing of Barcelona defender Lucas Digne on a five-year deal for a fee that could rise to £18m. The Frenchman was an understudy to Spain international Jordi Alba at the Nou Camp and is looking forward to playing regularly at the Goodison Park.
Barcelona target Thiago Alcantara for a sensational return
Ernesto Valverde has identified a midfielder play-maker as the last piece missing from his squad and could look to Thiago Alcantara, understands Marca.
La Blaugrana have already lost the midfield duo of Andres Iniesta and Paulinho, which is why they are on the hunt for another star midfielder having signed Arthur Melo and Malcom.
Barcelona eye move for Simon Mignolet
According to Sky Sports, Barcelona are weighing up a potential move for Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. The 30-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Anfield with the arrival of Alisson and the emergence of Loris Karius. [READ MORE]
Real Madrid
Inter Milan make Luka Modric approach
In an explosive report from Sky Sports, the English outlet claims Inter Milan have made an approach to sign Luka Modric from Real Madrid. The 32-year-old is currently on holiday having inspired his national side to the runners-up place in World Cup, which also earned him the Golden Ball award.
Nevertheless, if Real Madrid play hardball, then Inter will reportedly switch their focus to Bayern Munich’s Arturo Vidal.
Kovacic not interested in Manchester United deal
It's hardly news anymore that Mateo Kovacic is looking for a move away from Santiago Bernabeu and Manchester United are one of the high-profile clubs endeavouring to procure his signature. However, According to Marca, Kovacic is not keen to join the Red Devils despite €60 million (£53 million) offered for his services.
Real Madrid's pursuit of Courtois boosted
As per Metro, Courtois has threatened Chelsea board not to block his switch to Real Madrid or else he will leave The Pensioners on a free transfer next summer. Los Blancos have long been linked with a move for the Belgian heavyweight, who only has one year left on his contract and has betrayed little intimation of agreeing on an extension.
