Manchester clubs to battle it out for FC Barcelona's main man and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 8th August, 2017

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 8, 2017:

Premier League

Manchester clubs set to battle it out for Sergio Busquets

The Sun has claimed that both the Manchester sides are in the market for a midfielder and have identified Sergio Busquets as a potential target. FC Barcelona have already been rocked by the departure of Neymar and might not offload any more players this summer. But Busquets has long been rumoured to be looking for a reunion with Pep Guardiola, who is set to make a mega money move for the defensive midfielder. Manchester United are also looking closely at the situation and are ready to match any offer that City make for the Spaniard.

Confusion over the future of Philippe Coutinho

The English media have long maintained that Liverpool are not ready to do business for the Brazilian playmaker with the Reds set to reject any offer that comes their way from Barcelona. Meanwhile, Spanish tabloids have claimed that a deal has been struck between the two clubs with Coutinho all set to join the Catalans this week. Coutinho though has four years left on his contract which means that it is the club which will pull the strings in this transfer and not the player, who publicly revealed that he is open to a move to Spain.

Serie A

A move to Italy on the cards?

Inter Milan preparing a move for Danny Rose

The Daily Mirror understands that Inter Milan are preparing to bid for Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose in what will be a huge coup for the faltering Nerazzurri. Rose has been training to become match fit for the upcoming Premier League season but might soon be seen marauding down the left flank at the San Siro. Manchester United have also been monitoring the situation.

Daniele Rugani on Arsenal's radar

The 23-year-old Juventus centre back is considered one of the most promising centre backs in Italy. Arsene Wenger has attempted to contact the Italian over a possible move ever since last summer and Tuttomercatoweb has now reported that the Gunners have made an enquiry for the centre back and are ready to pay close to €40 million for Rugani. Juventus have already sold Leonardo Bonucci and Dani Alves this summer and will probably not be willing to lose another one of their defensive mainstays.

Bundesliga

Max Meyer is on Spurs' radar

Max Meyer subject of a bid from Tottenham Hotspur

Caught Offside has revealed that Spurs are all set to renew their interest in 21-year-old attacker Max Meyer. The Lilywhites had enquired about Meyer last summer and were even ready to pay £30 million for him but Schalke rejected their advances. Meyer, who has just a year left on his current deal, is not ready to sign a new contract. Mauricio Pochettino is expected to launch a formal bid for the German sensation by the end of this week.

Paul Verhaugh joins Wolfsburg

The 33-year-old Augsburg captain Paul Verhaugh has left the club to join Wolfsburg on a two-year contract. The right back will wear the no.3 shirt for Wolfsburg. Verhaugh joined Augsburg from Vitesse Arnhem in 2010 and scored 19 goals in 173 appearances.

Now it's finally official: The Wolves have signed Paul #Verhaegh from @FCAugsburg. We're looking forward to having you here, Paul!? pic.twitter.com/hj4e83xNgj

— VfL Wolfsburg EN (@VfLWolfsburg_EN) August 7, 2017

The Dutchman said after being unveiled as a Wolfsburg player, "After seven fantastic years, it feels a bit strange that I won't be wearing the FCA shirt anymore. But I consciously made this decision because I want to do something new as I reach the end of my career."

La Liga

Real Madrid are expected to offload one of the two

Real Madrid set to offload either Mateo Kovacic or Lucas Vasquez

Los Blancos need funds to launch a bid for Kylian Mbappe and have hence decided to offload one of Mateo Kovacic or Lucas Vasquez. Kovacic has long been linked with a move away from Spain with Real Madrid now ready to offload him at a fair price. Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus remain interested in the midfielder. Meanwhile, Arsenal and Liverpool have enquired about Vasquez who had a breakthrough season for Real Madrid last campaign, making 46 appearances in all competitions.

Valencia targeting Arsenal's Gabriel

With Arsene Wenger revealing his desire to trim his squad size, Daily Mirror has reported that Gabriel is one of the players set to be offloaded. Valencia are interested in the 26-year-old and are mulling over the possibility of bidding around £10 million for the central defender. Gabriel joined Arsenal two and a half years ago from Sao Paulo but failed to nail down a starting spot at the Emirates.

Rest of the world

Djibril Sidibe is next on Chelsea's agenda

Chelsea set to move for Djibril Sidibe

After tasting defeat in their chase of Alex Sandro, the Blues are now expected to move on the Monaco full back, Djibril Sidibe. Sidibe can play at both right back and left back and could prove to be an astute signing for the reigning English champions. Antonio Conte wants to add to his squad in the remaining 20 days of the transfer window and a full back is on his list of targets.

Trabzonspor keen on taking Moussa Sissoko on loan

The much-maligned Spurs midfielder, Moussa Sissoko might finally get to leave the Lilywhites with the Turkish club making contact with the 27-year-old. Trabzonspor vice chairman Gencaga Meric said, "Sissoko is keen on joining, we have spoken with him and talks went well. We have yet to convince Tottenham or their manager. Tottenham want to recoup most of what they invested in Sissoko but we want him on loan. We have made our offer and are waiting for a decision."