Transfer news and rumours of the day: 24th August, 2016

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 26:  Phil Jones of Machester United in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Norwich City at Old Trafford on April 26, 2014 in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Phil Jones could be on his way out of Manchester United

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 22:  Hakan Calhanoglu of Turkey celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the International Friendly match between England and Turkey at Etihad Stadium on May 22, 2016 in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Hakan Calhanoglu in action against England

- Tottenham are interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, according to a report from BILD. According to the report, Bayer want to keep hold of their star man but would accept bids of around €25million. Atletico Madrid and Manchester United are also linked with the Turkish star where the former are ready to pay €20 million for his signature.

- Bayer Leverkusen have completed the signing of Austrian international defender Aleksandar Dragovic from Dynamo Kiev signaling the exit of Arsenal bound Omer Toprak. Talks have been ongoing between Arsenal and Toprak for last few days with Gunners ready to make a bid for the defender. With Dragovic’s arrival, Leverkusen are tempted to accept Arsenal’s offer for the wantaway defender.

- According to Premium Sport, Borussia Dortmund have made an official offer for Juventus right back Stephan Lichtsteiner, who is keen to quit Serie A following Dani Alves’ arrival in Turin. The transfer fee is still unknown but Dortmund have made a sizable offer for Lichtsteiner and are hopeful to sign him before the end of summer transfer window. Lichtsteiner was left on the bench for the opening game of the season vs Fiorentina.

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