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It's been another busy day for Premier League clubs around England who have been looking to tie up deals before the 2018 World Cup kicks off. Fret not, for we have all the best and juicy EPL transfer news and rumours curated for you in one place.
The summer transfer window has been open for quite a while in England and it closes on 9 August - just before the new season kicks off.
Arsenal to sign Marouane Fellaini for free?
According to reports in Metro, Arsenal have suddenly emerged as surprise contenders to sign Marouane Fellaini. The big Belgian midfielder - who cost United £27.5m in 2013 - will be a free agent when his contract expires at the end of the month.
Metro claim he has already rejected two offers from United and that the Gunners will now meet his representatives this week.
Manchester United have tried to convince him to sign a new deal with manager Jose Mourinho also quite vocal about securing his services before the World Cup.
“He knows I want him to stay, the club wants him to stay," Mourinho had said last month."He has an offer from us and it’s up to him to say yes or no."
Fellaini has been selected in Belgium's World Cup squad and the Red Devils had hoped he would sign his extension before he travelled to Russia for the World Cup.
According to reports, Fellaini was unimpressed with the way the Old Trafford club has handled his contract extension and is ready to move on. He also wanted a significant pay-rise. The 30-year-old is currently on £80,000 per week.
Arsenal are on a tight budget this summer after spending big on Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang last season. So it makes sense that they are going after free agents with Stephan Lichtsteiner also linked.
AC Milan had also been in the running but the Serie A club have run into trouble with respect to Financial Fair Play and now face exclusion from European competition. While Milan did not qualify for the Champions League, they did qualify for the Europa League.
However, if they are found guilty, chances are that Fellaini may not move to Italy and would rather stay in England to continue his career.
Fred to undergo medical at Manchester United
While Fellaini may get away from Manchester United's clutches, they are in the running to sign another promising midfielder - Fred. The Shakhtar Donetsk man is reportedly set to undergo a medical at the Old Trafford club on Monday, according to BBC.
As we had mentioned on 1 June, the club were in advanced talks to sign the 25-year-old from the Ukrainian club. Fred played for Brazil in the 2-0 win over Croatia at Anfield, coach Tite wanted the potential deal to be wrapped up quickly.
"When this happens, and it is inevitable, they are going to come to us and our advice to them is resolve this as soon as you can so your head is back with us and focusing on the national team," Tite said. "If I was a manager I'd ask to sign him as well."
The deal is expected to be completed with United paying a fee in the region of £52m.
Liverpool determined to sign Nabil Fekir from Lyon
In what could be a deal that would cost Liverpool upwards of £60m, Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir is next on their radar.
The France international has been heavily scouted by the Anfield side and Jurgen Klopp has identified him as Philippe Coutinho's replacement, according to a report in Liverpool Echo.
Fekir had 23 goals and 9 assists in all competitions this season. He had been a target for several top clubs in recent years and it was only a cruciate ligament injury in 2015 that saw interest in him dwindle before he returned to form.
Lyon are trying their best to hold on to him with Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid also interested. If those two clubs enter the fray, a bidding war could ensue even though Fekir reportedly wants a move to Anfield.
Huddersfield plotting bid for Andre Silva
According to The Sun, Huddersfield Town are looking to sign promising striker Andre Silva from AC Milan. The Serie A club only signed him last summer for a fee in the region of £33m.
While he had scored 16 goals in the league for Porto in the previous season, he has been underwhelming this season at Milan, scoring just 8 goals in all competitions.
Huddersfield managed to avoid relegation in their first season in the Premier League but scored the least number of goals (28). Not a single player hit double digits for goals.
David Wagner recently signed a three-year extension with the club and is in rebuilding mode now that staying in the Premier League has assured them of at least £100m in payments.
Chelsea chasing £44m-rated Malcom
According to a report in Metro, Chelsea have had discussions with Bordeaux youngster Malcom. The promising 21-year-old had scored 12 goals and grabbed 7 assists in Ligue 1 this season.
Malcom had been linked with a move to the Premier League back in January itself. The likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur had their eye on the right winger.
However, the French club refused to let him go midway through the season. But now, his agent is in England reportedly hammering out the details for a move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea's managerial situation is still unclear with Antonio Conte still not assured of a job at the club while Napoli have refused to release Maurizio Sarri from his contract.
