Real Madrid set to secure top target, Neymar poised to leave Barcelona and other transfer news and rumours of the day- 22nd July 2017

Premier League

Mourinho's pursuit of a defensive midfielder continues

United make fresh bid for Nemanja Matic

According to Daily Mirror, United have made a fresh £35m bid to land the Serbian midfielder. United have been in pursuit of a defensive midfielder and Nemanja Matic had been their top priority. But due to the bitterness that prevails between the clubs following the Lukaku hijacking, Chelsea had turned their backs on the Red Devils. But Jose Mourinho is seemingly unwilling to give up and has come up with a new bid. Chelsea though reportedly want £50m for the 28-year-old.

Chelsea interested in Candreva and Oxlade-Chamberlain

Conte worked with Candreva during his stint as the Italian international team's coach

In a bid to bolster their options on the flanks for the upcoming season in which they will be playing in the Champions League after a year’s absence, Chelsea have expressed interest in Inter Milan’s winger, Antonio Candreva. The 30-year-old picked up 11 assists and scored 8 goals in the Serie A in the 2016-17 season.

The Arsenal winger, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, meanwhile, who has already declined an offer to sign an improved contract at Arsenal, is now a subject of interest of Conte, Sky sources report. Chelsea want to begin negotiations for the 23-year-old.

No approaches made by any Premier League side for Barkley yet

Ross Barkley has turned down a new contract at Everton

Despite the rumours that United and Tottenham are interested in the 23-year-old Englishman, Sky sources report that Everton have had no approaches for Ross Barkley yet. The playmaker, who had undergone a knee surgery, has turned down a new contract at Everton while his current one will expire next summer.