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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. It's been 9 been days the summer transfer window slammed shut. However, the reverberations still seem to be echoing across Europe and other leagues around the world.
Amid all the transfer talk and speculation, here's a quick look at all the significant transfer news and rumours for the day.
English Premier League
Arsenal agree personal terms with Thomas Lemar
Despite a failed last-minute attempt to sign Monaco's Thomas Lemar, Arsenal are reportedly still in the hunt for the midfielder, having pursued him relentlessly all summer. On deadline day, Arsenal had launched a £92 million bid for Lemar, but were unable to wrap up a deal in time.
Latest reports in The Sun claim that the Gunners have agreed personal terms with the Frenchman for a 5-year deal involving wages of around £250,000-a-week. Arsene Wenger's side are expected to complete the deal in the January transfer window.
Diego Costa inches towards Chelsea exit
Chelsea's wantaway star Diego Costa, it seems, is finally closing in on an exit from English Premier League champions Chelsea. After being informed that he is no longer required at the club, Costa publicly expressed his desire to move back to his former side Atletico Madrid.
According to reports in the Metro, Atletico Madrid officials have flown to London, intending to hash out a deal with the Chelsea authorities. While Costa has already agreed personal terms with the La Liga side, a £32 million bid is expected to be made soon, which will allow the striker to move back to Spain in January.
Bundesliga
Carlo Ancelotti admits Thomas Muller is unhappy at Bayern Munich
After heated speculation over Thomas Muller's discontentment at Bayern Munich throughout the summer, the Bundesliga side's manager Carlo Ancelotti decided to finally address the issue.
Ancelotti reportedly admitted that the German is not happy on the bench, and that it is natural for a player to feel so. Concern seems to be growing among the fans, with English Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea lurking right around the corner, hoping to snap up Muller, should he choose to leave Bavaria in January's winter transfer window.
Bayer Leverkusen close in on signing Lucas Alario
The Bundesliga side are adamant in their pursuit of River Plate's striker Lucas Alario. Bayer had allegedly triggered the Argentian's release clause of €23.8 million on deadline day. However, the Argentian season had begun by then, forcing Argentine soccer association (AFA) to refuse clearance for the player.
Bayer Leverkusen have now asked FIFA to intervene and approve what they believe is a done deal. According to reports emerging from Germany, the club is reportedly optimistic that 24-year old Alario will be allowed to play soon.
Serie A
Ivan Perisic signs new Inter Milan contract
Despite being strongly linked with a move to English Premier League giants Manchester United, Ivan Perisic has remained at Inter Milan after the transfer window shut last earlier this month.
While many believed that the Red Devils would come calling again in January, Perisic has put an end to all speculation after signing a new 5-year deal with Inter Milan, which will keep the Croatian at the San Siro until 2022.
AC Milan look to sign Jakub Jankto
After making the most of the summer transfer window by signing as many as 11 new players, AC Milan are keen on continuing their lavish spending once the window opens again in January.
This time, the Serie A giants are reportedly targeting Udinese midfielder Jakub Jankto, who has allegedly fallen out with the Udinese authorities. Milan could push to complete a deal for the 21-year old if they manage to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, as per reports from Calciomercato.
La Liga
Isco on the verge of signing new contract
Real Madrid star Isco's rapid rise to prominence has ensured interest from some of the top clubs across the world. Intense competition and manager Zinedine Zidane's rotational policy had reportedly unsettled the midfielder, who was linked with moves to Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
However, the Spanish talisman is all set to end speculation, by putting pen to paper on a lucrative new deal with the Los Blancos, reports The Sun. The reports claim that Florentino Perez has admitted that it is almost done and that a formal announcement will be made shortly.
Barcelona keen on signing Marseille midfielder Maxime Lopez
Barcelona failed to snatch Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, to fill in Neymar's shoes. They did, however, sign Ousmane Dembele from Borussia Dortmund. After an eventful transfer window, Barcelona are now reportedly targeting a 19-year old wonder-kid.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Marseille midfielder Maxime Lopez is now on the Catalan club's radar, and that Ernesto Valverde is closely monitoring the teenager, and has reportedly already met with the player's representatives over a potential move.
Ligue 1 and the rest of the World
West Ham to return for William Carvalho
After failing to complete a deal for William Carvalho in the summer transfer window, English Premier League side West Ham became embroiled in a nasty spat with the player's current club Sporting Lisbon, after the latter complained that the former indulged in tapping up the player.
However, despite the ugliness of the situation, the Hammers are reportedly expected to make a fresh bid for the Portuguese in the January transfer window
Barcelona monitoring Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt
The 18-year old centre-back has been making quite a commotion in the Netherlands after impressing fans and pundits, alike.
Reports emerging from Europe suggest that Barcelona have sent scouts to monitor the teenager, and could make an offer for the Dutchman soon.
