Manchester United to battle it out with Arsenal for Manchester City winger and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 31st July, 2017

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's big news is Manchester United going head-to-head with Arsenal for the services of Manchester City winger, while there are also updates regarding the future of Neymar.

So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on July 31, 2017.

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Premier League

Manchester United to battle it out with Arsenal for Manchester City winger

Manchester United are set to battle it out with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur for the signing of Manchester City youngster Jadon Sancho, according to English outlet Manchester Evening News. The 17-year-old is unsettled at the Etihad outfit and is also courted by Bundesliga outfits RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund.

Manchester United complete the signing of Nemanja Matic

Manchester United have announced the signing of Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic on a 3-year-deal. The Old Trafford outfit have not disclosed the exact amount they have paid for the services of the Serbian international but it is reportedly in the region of £35m plus £5m in add-ons.

Speaking following the announcement, manager Jose Mourinho said: "Nemanja is a Manchester United player and a Jose Mourinho player. He represents everything we want in a footballer; loyalty, consistency, ambition, team player.

"I would like to thank him for his desire to join us because without that, it would be impossible to have him here. I am sure our players and supporters will love him. A big welcome to our new number 31."

Philippe Coutinho not for sale

Despite reports in Spanish media claiming that Barcelona have agreed an £89m deal to sign Philippe Coutinho, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is adamant that the Brazilian is not for sale.

Speaking in an interview, as quoted by Sky Sports, Klopp said: “He is not available for sale. There is no other interpretation of that.”

Serie A

Mahrez to Roma?

Matias Vecino set to undergo medical at Inter Milan

Matias Vecino is set to undergo a medical with Inter Milan ahead of a proposed move after Fiorentina allowed the 25-year-old to complete his move to the San Siro outfit. The Nerazzurri have activated Vecino’s buyout clause.

Leicester City superstar set for AS Roma medical

According to Italian news outlet Corriere dello Sport, Leicester City superstar Riyad Mahrez is set to undergo a medical at Roma after a fee was agreed between the two clubs. The former PFA Player of the Year winner had handed in a transfer request in May, yet Roma had a couple of bids turned down by the Foxes for the winger.

Alex Sandro will not leave Juventus

Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Juventus full-back Alex Sandro but according to the Turin outfit’s manager Massimiliano Allegri, the Brazilian full-back is a Juventus player and will not leave Juventus.

Speaking in an interview, as quoted by Sky Sports, Allegri said: “Alex Sandro is a Juve player. He is sensational and will not leave.”

Bundesliga

Leon Goretzka has been linked with moves to Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Manchester City

Leon Goretzka unnerved by transfer speculation

Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka is not too happy about the constant speculation regarding his future. The 22-year-old, who has just one year left on his contract, has been linked with moves to Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Manchester City.

Speaking in an interview with Sky Germany, Goretzka said: "It is really getting on my nerves. I can see why it interests people but I can only repeat once again, there’s nothing new to report with Munich. I have clearly denied there is an agreement in place – with any club. I can promise you this is the case.”

Renato Sanches wanted by 10 clubs

Bayern Munich president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed that midfielder Renato Sanches is wanted by at least 10 clubs. The 19-year-old doesn’t feature in the first-team plans of Carlo Ancelotti for the upcoming season and has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea.

Speaking in an interview, as quoted by Gazzetta dello Sport, Rummenigge said: "At least 10 teams are interested in him.”

La Liga

Neymar is reportedly on the verge of signing for PSG in a world record €222m deal

Andres Iniesta insists Neymar more beneficial than €200-300m

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta has insisted that it is in the best interest of the club to keep hold of the prized-asset Neymar, who is reportedly on the verge of signing for PSG in a world record €222m deal.

Speaking in an interview with Marca, Iniesta said: “I do not think €200-300m will be more beneficial for Barcelona than having Neymar."

Barcelona plot £98.5m move for Paulo Dybala

According to Spanish news outlet Marca, Barcelona are planning a £98.5m move for the services of Paulo Dybala, as they step up their chase for Neymar’s replacement, who is reportedly close to signing for Paris Saint-Germain.

The report adds that the Catalan club are expected to meet representatives of the Old Lady as they try and broker a deal for the services of the Argentine.

Rest of the World

Liverpool have turned their attention towards Monaco winger Thomas Lemar

Neymar urges Philippe Coutinho to join him at PSG

No, Neymar’s move from Barcelona to PSG is not yet official, yet Spanish outlet Sport are claiming that the Brazilian has urged his international teammate Philippe Coutinho to join him at the Parc des Princes outfit.

According to the report, Neymar has been in contact with Coutinho over Whatsapp messages and is trying to encourage the Liverpool midfielder to sign up for the Ligue 1 giants. Neymar and Coutinho are long-time friends, having known each other since their early teens.

Liverpool enter race for Thomas Lemar

After failing in their pursuit of RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, Liverpool have turned their attention towards Monaco winger Thomas Lemar – who can also play as a midfielder – if reports in French outlet Le10Sport are to be believed.

The French international is a transfer target for Arsenal, who have had two bids rejected so far for the 21-year-old.