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 July 8, 2017:
Serie A
AS Roma declare Radja Nainggolan is not for sale
Amidst rumours of Manchester United preparing a bid for the Belgian midfielder, Roma have released an official statement regarding the matter. Roma's sporting director has come out and declared that Radja Nainggolan is not for sale. He said, "Nainggolan will definitely remain at Roma. The time of sales of important players is over. Now we build a team with options that the market provides.”
Antonio Rudiger set for Chelsea medical on Monday
Sky Sports has reported that AS Roma's Antonio Rudiger is inching closer to a move to Chelsea. The two clubs have agreed on a £34 million deal with the German international ready to sign for five years. With Rudiger's agent landing in London today, the centre-back is expected to undergo a medical on Monday.
AC Milan complete their seventh signing of the summer
The Rossoneri have confirmed the signing of Andrea Conti from Atalanta. The right back is Milan's seventh signing of the summer and cost them €24 million. Conti signed a five-year deal with the club and with him, Milan's summer spending crosses the figure of €150 million.
Ligue 1
PSG to bid for Gareth Bale
After seeing their advances for Kylian Mbappe rebuffed, the Parisians have shifted their focus towards Real Madrid's Gareth Bale. The Los Blancos might sell Bale if any club bids in the region of £80 million with the manager wanting Mbappe at the Bernabeu at any cost. According to L’equipe, PSG want to make Bale their marquee signing and ultimately, the poster boy of the French league.
Thomas Lemar agrees to personal terms with Arsenal
The Sun claims that Arsenal target, Thomas Lemar has agreed a long-term deal with the Gunners with weekly wages of £90,000. The transfer fee is yet to be agreed with Arsenal's second bid of £40 million also reportedly being rejected by the Gallic outfit.
Bundesliga
Douglas Costa on his way to Juventus
According to Tuttosport, Douglas Costa is ready to leave Bayern Munich. The Brazilian winger is set to join Juventus on a season-long loan with a €40 million move lined up for next year. Costa is expected to join his new teammates directly for the club's tour of the United States of America.
Hoffenheim sign Nico Schulz
Julian Nagelsmann's side have confirmed that they have signed Nico Schulz from league rivals, Borussia Monchengladbach. Schulz had an injury ridden period with Monchengladbach but will look to overcome that in his spell at Hoffenheim. The 24-year-old signed a three-year deal with the club.
Premier League
Arsenal toughen their stance against Alexis Sanchez
After reports emerged about Alexis Sanchez wanting a move to Manchester City this summer, Arsenal have told the player that he won't be sold to their rivals at any cost. Daily Star claims that the Gunners are ready to let go of Sanchez on a Bosman transfer next season but will not allow him or Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to join Premier League teams in this transfer window.
Wayne Rooney to sign for Everton next week
The Mirror has reported that with Romelu Lukaku close to signing for the Red Devils, it is time for Wayne Rooney to bid goodbye to Manchester United and move to Everton. The 31-year-old is ready to sign a two-year deal with the Toffees and is also expected to reduce his wages by a massive 50%. England's top goal scorer will now earn £150,000 per week at the Goodison Park.
Newcastle United in talks with Benfica midfielder
O Jogo reports that Newcastle United have enquired about Benfica's Andreas Samaris’s availability. The Greek midfielder is valued at €20 million by the Portuguese club and the Magpies are ready to pay the required amount for Samaris. Everton had also scouted Samaris last season but Rafa Benitez's side have acted decisively.
La Liga
Real Madrid complete the signing of Dani Ceballos
The Real Betis midfielder has been in the news recently after his exploits for the Spain U-21 side. And Ceballos has been rewarded with a move to Real Madrid. Marca claim that Ceballos has signed a six-year deal with the European champions. The 20-year-old will sign for a fee of €18 million. This will come as a bitter blow to FC Barcelona who were looking for him to become Andres Iniesta's successor.
FC Barcelona reveal Marco Verratti wants a move to Camp Nou
In an interview with Spanish outlet, Sport, Barcelona club president Josep Bartomeu has revealed that their no.1 summer target - Marco Verratti is eager for a move to Spain. He said, “Verratti is a player we like. Robert Fernandez (Sporting director) wants him to come, as do Ernesto Valverde and Pep Segura. And we know that the player wants to come to Barca."
But he also said that Paris Saint-Germain are not in the mood to negotiate, with the Catalans reportedly needing a world record bid to prise him away from the club.
