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Lewis Baker has joined Middlesbrough from Chelsea on a two-year loan deal.

Eric Abidal on Kylian Mbappe: "He reached quickly a high level & he made the last six months amazing with Monaco."

Eric Abidal on Kylian Mbappe: "Right now, Monaco is the best club for him. You have a good team & there is not too much pressure there."

Max Allegri confesses Leonardo Bonucci would have become Juventus’ captain if he did not leave for AC Milan

Jose Mourinho confirms Manchester United are in talks to bring Ibrahimovic back to the club

Coutinho’s formal transfer request has been formally rejected by LFC, in line with FSG statement this morning.
— Chris Bascombe (@_ChrisBascombe) August 11, 2017

Coutinho hands in transfer request
Contrary to the reports that have emerged from Merseyside earlier this week, Coutinho has, in fact, handed in a transfer request to force a move to Barcelona, according to Sky sources. Earlier today, the club owners had revealed in a statement that the club is not going to sell the Brazilian this summer.

Conte says his aim is to try to improve his players and his team. He says the club is trying to do its best in the transfer market. #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 11, 2017

👀🌳 Tree people assemble...#BrunosBack #SCFC 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/hWATKvaG2e
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) August 11, 2017

Stoke could seal Bruno Martins Indi deal by the end of this week
Mark Hughes is confident of signing the Porto defender for £7m by the weekend, according to The Sun.
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Liverpool in for Gremio midfielder Luan
According to GloboEsporte, the Scousers are planning to launch a bid for the 24-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder.

Dele Alli could move to Barcelona
The Catalan giants who are desperate to find reinforcements to their midfield and forward lines are keen on signing Dele Alli from Tottenham. Spanish outlet Diario Gol claims that the prospect of playing alongside Messi excites Alli who scored 22 goals from 52 matches for Spurs last season. The midfielder is one of Pochettino's prized assets and Barca will have to pay big bucks to sign him up. The new report comes in the wake of Barca's bids for Coutinho getting rebuffed.

PSG want Oblak next
According to Football Espana, PSG could top their summer window by purchasing Atletico Madrid's shot-stopper Jan Oblak.

Everton still in for Sigurdsson.
Ronald Koeman insists Everton remain close to signing Gylfi Sigurdsson and talks with Swansea have not broken down, according to Sky Sources.
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West Ham make £27.1million bid for William Carvalho
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Juventus ready Emre Can bid!
As per reports in the Daily Star, Juventus are preparing a £23 million bid for the Liverpool star.

Everton to sign Nikola Kalinic?
Reports from The Sun suggest that The Toffees could be eyeing the Fiorentina striker.

Liverpool scouting Brazilian striker - Luan
According to The Sun, Jurgen Klopp has sent scouts to observe the Gremio striker and could make a bid soon.

Manchester United plotting move for Stoke winger Ramadan Sobhi
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Real Madrid want Eden Hazard!
After being unceremoniously snubbed by Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid are now turning to their 2nd target - Chelsea's Eden Hazard, as per reports emerging from Europe.

Barcelona begin talks over Eriksen!!
According to the Daily Express, Barcelona have opened talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a potential move for Christian Eriksen.
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Arsenal offer Alexis Sanchez £300,000 a week
The Gunners are said to be lining up a deal that will make Sanchez the highest paid footballer in England, according to The Sun.
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Real Madrid hold secret talks with Juventus for Paulo Dybala
Los Blancos are trying to sign Barcelona target Paulo Dybala, according to Don Balon. Barcelona had earlier expressed their interest in the Argentine midfielder but now Madrid are trying to steal a march on their rivals.

Arsene Wenger confirms Arsenal have ended talks for Mahrez
The Arsenal manager said that there is no space in his side for the Algerian and that they were never close to signing him.
"We were never close... I rate him as a player but we have similar types with [Alex] Iwobi and [Jack] Wilshere back."