Manchester United to sign Barcelona star and other Premier League transfer rumours of the day - 2nd August

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Chelsea v Sunderland - Premier League
Premier League rumours

Hello and welcome to the all new Premier League transfer roundup of the day! We'll be bringing you all the news and rumours of all the big clubs and also the important updates of the other clubs throughout this month!

Here are the top rumours of the day:

ARSENAL

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Southampton v Arsenal - The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round

Arsenal in for Seri

Arsenal are weighing up a move for Jean Michael Seri according to ESPN. The Nice midfielder has a €36 million release clause and is looking to leave the Ligue 1 side.

Seri was linked with a move to Barcelona earlier this summer while Tottenham are also said to be monitoring him.

Latest on Alexis Sanchez

Arsenal players are reportedly convinced that Alexis Sanchez will be leaving the club this summer. He returned to training on Tuesday but was accompanied by his lawyer as well.

He's been linked with a move to Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain this summer as his contract ends at the end of next season.

Lucas Perez to Newcastle United?

Newcastle United are plotting a shock move for Arsenal striker, Lucas Perez. The Toons want to take him on a season long loan with an option to buy next summer.

Arsenal however, are only interested in selling him. The Gunners value him at £13.4 million – the reason why a move back to Deportivo La Coruña and Fenerbahce failed.

CHELSEA

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ICC Singapore - FC Internazionale v Chelsea FC

Chelsea to unveil 5th signings this week

Telegraph reports suggest that Chelsea will be unveiling their 5th signing before they face Arsenal in the Community Shield match this Sunday. While the report does not reveal any name, it's assumed to be Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Chelsea close-in on Antonio Candreva

Reports in Italy suggest that The Blues are set to sign Antonio Candreva from Inter Milan soon. The clubs have reportedly agreed a £18 million deal for him and are awaiting the player's decision. Antonio Conte see's him as the upgrade to Victor Moses.

Pasalic loaned out again!

Mario Pasalic has signed a new 4-year contract at Chelsea before being loaned out to Spartak Moscow. The Russian champions were keen on signing the midfielder following his impressive display for AC Milan last season.

LIVERPOOL

Manchester City v Liverpool - Premier League
Manchester City v Liverpool - Premier League

Van Dijk close to Liverpool switch

Liverpool are close to signing Virgil Van Dijk from Southampton according to recent reports. The Saints are eyeing replacements and are only willing to let him leave when they sign one.

The Dutch defender has already informed the club that he wants to leave and is not training with the squad. He's been working on his own and has rejected offers from Chelsea and Manchester City.

'Mane not for sale!'

Liverpool have rejected a bid from Inter Milan for Sadio Mane according to reports in Italy. The Serie A side saw his as the ideal replacement for Ivan Perisic but have had a setback in their move.

Liverpool stay firm on Coutinho

Barcelona have had yet another offer rejected by Liverpool for Philippe Coutinho. The Reds are adamant on not selling the Brazilian and are not listening to any of the offers.

MANCHESTER UNITED

Manchester City v Chelsea - Premier League
Manchester City v Chelsea - Premier League

Manchester United in for Andre Gomes

Barcelona are willing to let go of Andre Gomes this summer and Jose Mourinho is keen on taking him to Old Trafford. The Portuguese international is not a part of Ernesto Valverde's plan and is ready to cash in on him.

Martial ready to join Inter Milan

Anthony Martial has reportedly agreed to join Inter Milan this summer on loan as a part of the Ivan Perisic deal. Manchester United are keen on signing Croatian from Milan and the Serie A side had demanded Martial to be a part of the deal.

Tinder set to sponsor Manchester United

Tinder have made a £12 million per year offer to Manchester United to be their sleeve sponsors. The dating app will be the first in the club's history to feature on the shirt sleeves!

OTHER PREMIER LEAGUE RUMOURS

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RSC Anderlecht v Tottenham Hotspur FC - UEFA Europa League

Trouble at Tottenham?

Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that this transfer window might be a failure for them. He has started changing his tune as Tottenham fail to spend big on marquee signings.

More signings at Stoke City

Mark Hughes has said that he is hopeful of completing 'several transfers' before the Premier League gets underway. Darren Fletcher, Josh Tymon and Tre Pemberton have joined so far with Kurt Zouma also joining on a season-long loan.

Everton to sign Sigurdsson

Everton’s £50 million move for Gylfi Sigurdsson may be completed ‘within a couple of days’ according to reports in the Guardian. The Swansea midfielder will move in a deal that could be including Callum Connolly.

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