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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on August 15, 2017:
Premier League
Arsenal to offer Alexis Sanchez for Karim Benzema
According to the Daily Express, Arsenal have finally given up on keeping Alexis Sanchez at the club against his will. But the Gunners do not want to sell him to a direct rival and hence have offered him to Real Madrid. Los Blancos have been in the market for a world-class player this summer but have not tasted success yet. While they have been admirers of Sanchez, the catch is that Arsenal have demanded Karim Benzema in exchange for the 28-year-old.
Zinedine Zidane might approve of this deal as it will provide the likes of Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez more game time.
Chelsea close to signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
The Blues are reportedly closing in on wantaway Arsenal attacker Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and have tabled a bid of £35 million. Arsenal do not want to sell Chamberlain but the player is keen on a move, according to Evening Standard. The 23-year-old has just one year left on his contract and has refused to sign an extension.
Serie A
Juventus step up their chase of Jack Wilshere
Gazzetta Dello Sport can confirm that the Italian champions have enquired about the availability of Arsenal's talented midfielder Jack Wilshere. Wilshere wants to leave Arsenal permanently and is eager to move to a club where he will get regular playing time. Juventus are ready to pay the required amount and hope that the 25-year-old regains his form in Turin.
Inter Milan target Eliaquim Mangala
With the Nerazzurri close to sanctioning the sale of Jeison Murillo to Valencia, they have now targeted Manchester City defender Eliquim Mangala as his replacement. Despite signing in 2013, Mangala has made just 48 appearances for the Citizens, spending the last season on loan at Valencia. City value him at around £20 million with Inter ready to meet their demands.
Bundesliga
Naby Keita transfer saga continues
RB Leipzig have hinted that Naby Keita could leave for Liverpool this summer. Club CEO Ralf Rangnick also confirmed that the Reds had previously made two bids for the Guinean. Rangnick said, "There were two offers from Liverpool and in between also a telephone call between the clubs. But not between me and Klopp. For us, it was always clear that we would not give up Naby Keita. That is why there was no direct contact. But we must weigh it up. If we let Keita go for €70-80m this year, what more would that bring us compared to the sum we would get next year?”
FC Barcelona agree fee for Ousmane Dembele
According to Sport, Barcelona have agreed a fee of £90 million for French forward Ousmane Dembele with the Spanish giants ready to pay the entire amount up front. Dortmund want an extra £27 million in add-ons and bonuses with the Frenchman already agreeing on personal terms with the Catalans. Dembele will be Barcelona's third signing of the summer after they wrapped up deals for Paulinho and Nelson Semedo.
La Liga
Marco Asensio set for crunch talks with Real Madrid
After netting Madrid's third goal against FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, Marco Asensio is set to hold talks with the club's hierarchy. The 20-year-old wants a pay rise which will see him earn €5.5 million per year. Asensio, who scored 10 goals last season for Los Blancos, also wants assurances over his playing time, the Sun understands.
Carlos Bacca joins Villarreal
AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca has joined the Submarines on a season long loan deal. Villarreal will also have an option to buy him permanently next season for €15.5 million. They have parted with €2.5 million as a loan fee for Bacca's services. The Colombian scored 13 goals last season but with new faces arriving, he has fallen out of favour at the San Siro.
Rest of the world
Tottenham Hotspur close to signing Davinson Sanchez
Davinson Sanchez has told Ajax that he wants a move to Tottenham Hotspur, according to the Independent. Sanchez rejected FC Barcelona last summer because he wanted regular playing time but thinks that now is the perfect time to test himself in a new environment. The 21-year-old is valued at around £35 million with Spurs officials ready to travel to Amsterdam this week to finalize the deal.
Wes Brown joins Kerala Blasters
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown has joined Indian Super League side, Kerala Blasters for the league's fourth edition.
Brown spent 13 years with the Red Devils and made 362 appearances for them.
