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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. With less than a week to go until deadline day, things sure are heating up as teams across Europe and the world are lurking for last-minute additions.
As speculation over several potential deals intensifies, here's a quick look at the most notable transfer updates and rumours from across the globe.
Premier League
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain rejects new Arsenal contract
One of Arsenal's contract rebels, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has nonchalantly shot down the latest contract offer put on the table by the Premier League side.The offer is believed to have offered the Englishman an astonishing £180,000-a-week.
The winger has been linked with moves to Chelsea and Liverpool after refusing to sign a new contract earlier in the summer. Ostensibly, not much has changed and the 24-year old is still adamant on departing the club, claim reports in The Sun.
Chamberlain has made his intentions clear by snubbing the offer and now awaits Arsenal and manager Arsene Wenger's decision on whether he will be allowed to leave or will be forced to see out his contract - set to expire next summer.
Manchester City end Kylian Mbappe pursuit
The Premier League giants had emerged as one of the contenders to sign Monaco's teen sensation, Kylian Mbappe. Touted to be one of the only teams in the world with the wherewithal to lure the Frenchman, Pep Guardiola's side had reportedly come close to pulling off the coup earlier this summer.
However, Manchester City ended up splurging a massive chunk of their transfer budget on defensive enhancements. Reports from the Independent, City's director of football Txiki Begiristain has admitted defeat and announced that the English side have ended their interest in Mbappe, who is believed to be extremely close to a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Chelsea close in on £15 million swoop for Fernando Llorente
Antonio Conte has publicly admitted Chelsea's desperation to sign new players, after claiming that he would want at least four new signings before deadline day on the 31st of this month.
While the Blues are allegedly closing in on Leicester City's Danny Drinkwater, they are also reportedly on the verge of launching an official bid for Swansea City striker, who is set to cost Chelsea roughly £15 million, as per reports in the Metro.
Bundesliga
Carlo Ancelotti says Renato Sanches is free to leave
After failing to break into the Bayern Munich first team, Sanches is said to be growing increasingly frustrated at the Bavarian club and has been open to a move away this summer.
The midfielder has attracted the attention of top European clubs like Juventus and AC Milan. Despite no concrete offers coming their way, Bayern could see the back of the Portuguese before the window ends next week.
According to ESPN, Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that the player could leave and has also granted the 20-year old permission to leave Bavaria, should an appropriate offer come in.
Benedikt Höwedes agrees Juventus terms
The Schalke defender has expressed his desire to leave the club after playing 10 seasons for the Bundesliga side. Serie A giants Juventus were reportedly interested in signing the German and seem to be closing in on completing a deal.
ESPN are claiming that Juventus have, in fact, already agreed terms with the 29-year old and are expected to submit an official bid for Howedes before the culmination of the transfer window.
Serie A
Inter Milan keen to sign Eliaquim Mangala on loan deal
The Serie A giants have been freshly bolstered by new, wealthy Chinese owners and are beginning to flex their financial muscles. Luciano Spalletti is understood to be keen on hiring reinforcements for the new season.
Reports from The Sun claim that Inter are interested in procuring Manchester City's Eliaquim Mangala on a loan deal. However, Manchester City are reportedly holding out on a permanent sale while Inter only want him on a loan basis.
Juventus begin talks to sign Chelsea's Gary Cahill
The defending Serie A champions have begun the new season with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Cagliari, and are on the hunt for last-minute reinforcements for what promises to be a tough season. Chelsea's Gary Cahill has reportedly emerged as Juventus' top target.
Massimiliano Allegri is understood to be keen on recruiting the Englishman, prompting Juventus to open talks over a potential move for Cahill, who could cost the Bianconeri somewhere in the ballpark of £16.5 million, claim reports in the Metro.
Rafinha keen on AC Milan move
Barcelona midfielder Rafinha Alcântara is allegedly pushing for a move away from the Catalan club, after the arrival of Paulinho threatens to push him further down the pecking order.
The 24-year old is reportedly keen on a move to Serie A side AC Milan, with reports suggesting that the Brazilian has already agreed personal terms with the Rossoneri, who are expected to make a formal offer to Barcelona in the next few days.
La Liga
Is Hazard pointing towards Spain?
Paris Saint-Germain reject Barcelona's bid for Angel Di Maria
The La Liga giants have pursued the Argentinian intensely this summer, following Neymar's unexpected departure. Ernesto Valverde has been keen on securing a wide-attacking player, with Suarez also temporarily available due to injury.
Barcelona are believed to have made contact and tabled an offer of €35 million for the 29-year old. However, reports in the AS claim that Paris Saint-Germain have turned down the offer. The Catalan club are expected to make an improved offer and reach an agreement for Di Maria in the coming days.
Hazard to force Madrid move
Touted to be Real Madrid's number one transfer target this summer, Eden Hazard suffered an injury in June that had seemingly forced Real Madrid to postpone a move for the Belgian. However, with Hazard's recovery nearly completed, the La Liga giants could still make one last attempt to land their man.
Hazard is known to be incredibly fond of Zinedine Zidane and is keen on working with the Real Madrid manager. He has also admitted that he would love to play for the Los Blancos one day.
Recent reports suggest that Hazard has hinted at an exit from England this season by informing Zidane that he would internally push for a move to Madrid if the champions make a formal approach.
Ousmane Dembele completes Barcelona transfer
The La Liga giants have successfully completed a deal to secure a replacement for the recently departed Neymar. With talks over Philippe Coutinho seemingly dead in the water, Barcelona have sealed the deal for Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembele.
Having pursued him relentlessly in recent times, the La Liga giants have finally landed their man in what will cost them a whopping £138 million including add-ons. The Frenchman will fill in the void left by Neymar this season, and his services will require an initial payment of approximately £97 million.
Ligue 1 and the rest of the World
Paris Saint-Germain on the brink of signing Mbappe
After what has turned out to be the transfer saga of the year, Ligue 1 runners-up are finally on the verge of signing teen sensation Kylian Mbappe. The Monaco star has stormed the world with his meteoric rise to prominence.
In a race that has witnessed the participation of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City among few, PSG, it seems, have won the marathon. ESPN have reported that the French side are close to completing the signing of the 18-year old striker, who will cost about €150 million and will also see a player go the other way, with Lucas Moura reportedly the chosen one.
Marseille plotting swoop for Divock Origi
Origi seems to have tumbled down Jurgen Klopp's pecking order, with Roberto Firmino, Daniel Sturridge, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah being given preference. The 22-year old is believed to be growing insecure about his place in the team and could favour a move elsewhere.
Ligue 1 side Marseille have reportedly emerged as a potential destination for the Belgian, as the French side are allegedly keen on signing the striker and are expected to submit a bid in the region of £14 million before the end of the transfer window.
Monaco interested in signing Stevan Jovetic
Inter Milan have had an active transfer window this summer, having procured a number of new players. The Serie A side are now looking to offload a player or two in order to restore parity, and have reportedly told Stevan Jovetic that he's free to leave the club, claim Sky Sources.
With Newcastle and Brighton being the first ones to show interest in the striker, the reports indicate that Ligue 1 champions - Monaco, have now emerged as potential suitors for the 27-year old. Kylian Mbappe's imminent departure spells a void in attack and Leonardo Jardim is understood to be desperate to sign a striker before deadline day.
