Transfer news and rumours of the day: 5th August, 2016

Nemanja Matic
Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic is a player rumoured to leave the London club

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David Alaba
Could Real Madrid sign David Alaba?

- According to the Bild, Bayern Munich have turned down a £55m bid from Real Madrid for David Alaba. Los Blancos manager Zinedine Zidane is keen on signing the Austrian International as a multi-functional player who can operate as a left full back as well as a holding midfield player.

- Liverpool youngster Allan Rodrigues is nearing a loan deal to join Hertha Berlin. According to Bild, the Brazilian was signed by the Reds last summer but is unable to play for Jurgen Klopp due to work permit issues.

- Tuttosport are reporting that Schalke 04 have agreed terms with Juventus midfielder Mario Lamina. Stoke City were linked with a move for Lamina but Schalke have walked away with the deal by paying more than the Potters.

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