Chelsea ready to sign £90m LaLiga star as Hazard replacement and other Premier League transfer rumours of the day - 4th August

The season is about to begin and the transfer activity around all the Premier League clubs are heating up. Plenty of big names have been linked with a move both to and away from the most entertaining League in the world.

With the transfer of Neymar completely changing the landscape of transfers this season, we can expect more blockbuster deals to go through in the dying days of this explosive transfer window.

Without much ado, let us take a look at the best rumours floating around in the Premier League at the moment.

ARSENAL

Will Arsenal sign any more players in this transfer window?

Lucas Perez hands in formal transfer request

Spaniard Lucas Perez has not had a successful spell at Arsenal and it seems like his nightmare at North London is about to end after he handed in a transfer request.

Perez has been heavily linked with a move to Deportivo, but Arsenal are reportedly holding out on for £15 million.

Alexis Sanchez to Monaco for £45 million?!

Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Thomas Lemar, but it seems that the Ligue 1 side are ready to make a cheeky bid of their own for contract rebel Sanchez.

A £45 million deal will not be enough for Sanchez, but it is believed that the Principality side are ready to include Lemar in the bargain. Over to Monsieur Wenger then.

Arsenal's reported bid for Ousmane Dembele rejected by Borussia Dortmund

Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe are the two most wanted youngsters in world football at the moment and now latest reports from Mundo Deportivo claim that Arsenal have had a huge bid rejected by Borussia Dortmund.

The Gunners will face stiff competition from Barcelona as well, with technical secretary Robert Fernandez supposedly a huge fan of the French international.

CHELSEA

Conte wants more signings to strengthen his squad

Chelsea told to pay £90 million for Gareth Bale; could be signed as Hazard's replacement

There have been various reports around Spain saying that Zidane is ready to sell Bale in order to fund a move for Mbappe and now, it is believed that a bid of £90 million will be enough to convince Los Blancos.

Both Chelsea and Manchester United have been offered the opportunity to sign the Welshman and odds of the Premier League Champions signing him have been slashed from 25/1 to 11/1 by Betfair.

Chelsea receive huge boost in bid to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk

The English media have been linking Van Dijk with a move to Chelsea after reports emerged that Southampton are furious with Liverpool and are reluctant to do business with the Reds.

The Netherlands international could depart St. Mary's for a fee of close to £50 million.

Eden Hazard reportedly offers himself to Barcelona

Everyone in the world knows about Neymar's blockbuster move to PSG. The Catalan giants are desperate to find a replacement and they cannot come much better than Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard.

The 26-year-old had been heavily linked with a move to Barca's rivals Real Madrid, but it is now believed that the Belgian is ready to form a fearsome trio with Messi and Suarez at Barcelona.

LIVERPOOL

Liverpool will be hoping to keep hold of Coutinho this transfer window

Liverpool set to lodge £15.4 million bid for Rennes midfielder Benjamin Andre

Lucas Leiva left Liverpool after 10 years of loyal service and it seems that Jurgen Klopp has lined up a perfect replacement for him in 26-year-old Rennes midfielder Benjamin Andre.

The Reds are quietly confident of the fee being accepted by the Ligue 1 side and want to get the deal done as soon as possible.

Huge offer to be made for Philippe Coutinho by Barcelona

Transfer expert Julien Laurens expects Coutinho to finish a move to Barcelona before the end of this season. The Catalan giants are expected to come with a huge bid in excess of £100 million.

Klopp has been adamant about not selling Coutinho, but a bid of that magnitude might be too hard to resist for the owners.

Watford make shock offer for Liverpool full-back Alberto Moreno

Moreno could be playing Liverpool's opening match against Watford, but as a..... Watford player.

According to reports in English media, The Hornets are ready to make a £11 million bid for the Spaniard.

MANCHESTER UNITED

The 'special one' is hopeful of making a few more signings before the window ends

Manchester United get huge boost in Perisic chase as Di Maria reportedly agrees deal with Inter Milan

Manchester United have been after Ivan Perisic throughout this transfer window and it seems like the Red Devils might finally get their man. Reports in Italy are claiming that a deal has been agreed between Inter and Di Maria.

The former Manchester United man could help his old club after all.

Crystal Palace ready to make loan move for Fosu-Mensah

Timothy Fosu-Mensah caught the eye with some good performances under LVG and now, English media are reporting that Crystal Palace are ready to swoop in and take the highly rated 19-year-old on loan.

The Eagles were also linked with a move for Callum Chambers, but it seems like they have made the signing of Fosu-Mensah a priority.

Barcelona and Bayern Munich set to make shock move for Darmian

European giants Barcelona and Bayern Munich are both on the lookout for full-backs and according to latest reports, it seems that the duo have turned their attention towards Darmian.

It will be interesting to see if Mourinho does indeed green light his sale this transfer window.

OTHER PREMIER LEAGUE RUMOURS

Tottenham calling?

Tottenham receive huge boost in bid to sign Max Meyer

German talent Max Meyer has rejected a chance to sign a new contract with Schalke. Speaking to reporters, Meyers said:

“I declined the offer because I was not satisfied with my personal situation. I just saw no chance to develop. It would have been the wrong step, however, because the overall situation has changed. I am completely open on my future. Let’s see what happens.”

Fernando set to complete move to Turkish giants Galatasaray

Pep Guardiola is determined to create a team in his mould and any player deemed unsuitable is being shipped away.

After the departure of Iheanacho to Leicester City, it seems that Fernando could be the next player out with Turkish giants Galatasaray confident of completing the deal in the coming days.

Gylfi Sigurdsson set to become Everton's record signing

Everton have been extremely active in the transfer market and according to reports, club chiefs are confident that Swansea star Gylfi Sigurdsson will soon be unveiled as an Everton player.

The fee is expected to be around £45 million with the Iceland international set to become the club's record signing. Ross Barkley is also expected to leave with a number of Premier League sides having registered an interest in the England international