Premier League transfer news: Ousmane Dembele rejected Liverpool, Oscar to Chelsea and more - March 3, 2018

Hello and welcome to the Premier League roundup for the day. Today has been a strangely quiet day with rumours getting hard to come by.

There are, however, a lot of speculation regarding Chelsea. So without further ado, let's begin!

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#5 West Ham target former Atletico Madrid striker

Another day where West Ham United are one of the clubs that are busy in this section as former Atletico Madrid striker Jackson Martinez is being linked with a move to the London club by West Ham World.

The Columbian's contract has been terminated by Guangzhou Evergrande and he is now a free agent.

Meanwhile, Express believe that David Moyes is keen to sign Bournemouth’s Harry Arter in the summer. Moyes had an £8 million bid rejected for the midfielder in the winter, but will go back for him once again.

#4 Chelsea target Bayern Munich midfielder

Vidal could be tempted in a move to Premier League

So Chelsea are on the lookout for some star players to improve their squad as they are targeting Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich, say Tuttomercatoweb.

Vidal has his heart set on Serie A and could join Inter, but on the condition that they are in the Champions League next season.

Meanwhile, a move to the Premier League also appeases him as the style of the league suits him.

Meanwhile, Don Balon states that Alvaro Morata is looking for a house in London for his former Real Madrid team-mate, Isco, who is set to leave Real Madrid after an indifferent season at the club.

#3 Chelsea chase Real Madrid prospect

Chelsea are very much interested in snapping up Asensio

So many rumours regarding Chelsea today as the third player to be linked to the Londoners is an unfamiliar name in the form of Oscar Rodriguez.

Rodriguez is a player in the Real Madrid Castilla team and is regarded as one of the gems in the youth academy of the Blancos. And Chelsea are apparently interested in him, say Don Balon.

Finally, Diario Gol link Chelsea with the fourth player in the day as they believe that Stamford Bridge outfit are crazy for Marco Asensio and want him in the summer.

He may also be keen to leave as he believes that his role in Madrid isn’t as important as he wanted to be.

#2 Liverpool’s misses out on two world-class players

Gundogan has been in great form for City

So there are two reports today that claim that Liverpool missed out on two world-class talents. Apparently, Ousmane Dembele revealed that he could have joined Liverpool in 2016.

"I spoke to three clubs (when leaving Rennes)," Dembele reportedly told French magazine Onze Mondial.

"Dortmund, Liverpool and Barcelona. I had an appointment with FC Barcelona. I told them, 'For next season, it will not be possible.

“But the next time you contact me, I'll come.' And that's what happened."

Meanwhile, Ilkay Gundogan admitted that he rejected father figure Jurgen Klopp to join Manchester City.

‘I was very close to joining Barcelona, but in the end, it didn’t work out. I am where I want to be and I am very happy,’ he was quoted as saying the Metro.

‘[Jurgen] Klopp wanted me, but I decided to go with Guardiola because his philosophy is closer to my style of play.

‘Klopp is like a father to me. Guardiola is a genius, a master. He is the best manager in the world.’

#1 Manchester United look to reinforce midfield

Rakitic heading for Camp Nou exit?

So according to Tuttosport, Manchester United are one of the clubs that are interested in Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

The Serbian, who is being compared to Paul Pogba, has taken Serie A by storm this season.

Meanwhile, reports from Diario Gol suggests that Ivan Rakitic has offers from various clubs, with United being one of the clubs coming up with tempting offers for the Croatian midfielder.

Finally, Daily Star claims that Jose Mourinho will make a £50 million bid for Napoli’s pass-master Jorginho in a bid to solve their midfield conundrum.