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Just eight days to go for the Premier League season to kick-off and the transfer business is intensifying at all the clubs. Several rumours are going around right now; here are the best of the lot:
ARSENAL
Arsenal handed Lemar boost
Arsenal have been handed a boost in their attempt to land Thomas Lemar. AS Monaco announced the signing of Adama Diakhaby today and it's believed to be the replacement for Lemar.
Wenger confirms Perez exit is 'likely'
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Lucas Perez will be leaving the club soon. He's admitted that he does not want him to leave but the situation is such that an exit is all that is possible.
“You cannot give the chance to everybody, so if he finds a satisfying solution at least for a short time, he will do it.” said the manager.
Alexis Sanchez saga over?
Arese Wenger has insisted that Alexis Sanchez will remain at Arsenal this season. He's said that the decision is final and the player will have to accept it.
“He is focused. My decision is clear, he will stay. He will accept that,” said the manager ahead of their clash against Chelsea on Sunday.
CHELSEA
Chelsea to hijack Serge Aurier
Chelsea have jumped ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Serge Aurier according to reports in France. The PSG defender has confirmed he wants to leave and Manchester United were the front runners but now have fallen behind.
Christensen + cash for Candreva?
According to Tuttosport, Chelsea are ready to include 21-year-old Andreas Christensen in a stunning player+cash deal in a bid to sign Antonio Candreva. Antonio Conte is keen on signing him and is ready to do anything to get him.
Gareth Bale 'offered' to Chelsea
Real Madrid are planning to raise funds to sign Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele and have reportedly offered Gareth Bale to Premier League clubs. Daily Star reports suggest that Chelsea are one of the clubs contacted by the Los Blancos.
LIVERPOOL
Latest on Van Dijk
Liverpool are set to complete the deal for Virgil van Dijk in the coming days according to reports in England. The Dutch defender is not interested in staying at Southampton and is doing all he can to force a move to Anfield.
Naby Keita to stay at Leipzig]
RB Leipzig have once again confirmed that they will not be selling Keita at any cost this summer. They have also announced that he will not be extending his contract at the club and is expected to leave next summer when his £48 million release clause kicks in.
Liverpool in for Mbappe?
Express are reporting that Liverpool are set to go all guns blazing for Kylian Mbappe. The AS Monaco star is the hottest property in football right now and is a target for Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester City as well.
MANCHESTER UNITED
Mourinho wants THREE more signings
Jose Mourinho has set sights on signing three more players this summer after the acquisition of Nemanja Matic from Chelsea. A winger, a centre back and a left-back is what the manager wants to be added to the squad.
Martial not leaving, confirms Jose
Jose Mourinho has confirmed that he has no intentions of letting go of Anthony Martial on loan or a permanent deal this summer. The manager see's him as a squad player and is keen on keeping him.
Perisic interest cools down
Manchester United have cooled their interest in Perisic after the manager decided that he was not worth the amount demanded by Inter Milan. The SerieA side were demanding £48 million for him or wanted Anthony Martial as a part of the deal.
OTHER PREMIER LEAGUE RUMOURS
Gylfi Sigurðsson to join Everton
Swansea star, Gylfi Sigurðsson is set to join Everton this weekend as reports suggest that the clubs have agreed a deal for him. Reports suggest that it's a deal worth £45 million up front with £5 million as add-ons.
Tottenham to sign Gazzaniga
Tottenham are set to make their first signing of the summer with the capture of Southampton goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga. The shot-stopper will be play second-fiddle to Hugo Lloris according to Sky Sports.
Demarai Gray bid rejected
Bournemouth have had an offer of £20 million for Leicester City winger Demarai Gray rejected. The Foxes are demanding at least £35 million for the winger.
Chelsea, Newcastle United and Watford are also said to be interested in signing the former Birmingham star.
