Live Football Transfer News and Rumours: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe

That's all we have in today's edition of the Live Transfer Blog, we will be back again tomorrow with the latest transfer news and rumours from all around Europe. Until the next time we meet, this is Nived Zenith signing off! Goodnight!

Ricky van Wolfswinkel could play in the Champions league next season after reports about Swiss champions FC Basel closing in on him.

OFFICIAL: Eric Abidal has been announced as the French ambassador for Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/8BbjE1SEr3
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BREAKING: Leicester City have agreed a fee with Hull City for defender Harry Maguire. The player has also reportedly completed his medical and the official announcement will be made soon!

According to Tuttomercatoweb, Arsenal have turned down a €5M offer from Juventus for Wojciech Szczesny. The Poland international is reportedly valued at €15M by the Gunners and caught the attention of the Serie A giants during his two seasons on loan at AS Roma.

Juventus have identified Szczesny as Buffon's replacement for the future

Everton are planning to raid the Serie A for six players, according to Sky in Italy. The club's director of football Steve Walsh was spotted in Milan today discussing the availability of AC Milan's Carlos Bacca, M'Baye Niang and Ginaluca Lapadula. The toffees are also reportedly interested in Ever Banega, Marcel Brozovic and Jeison Murillo of Inter as Everton prepare for a huge transfer window.

16 YEARS AGO TODAY: @ChelseaFC signed Frank Lampard for £11m. 🔵

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— SPORF (@Sporf) June 14, 2017

According to the London Evening standard, Arsenal are willing to let go of Olivier Giroud if they are successful in their quest to sign a new forward this summer. Both Kylian Mbappe and Alexander Lacazette are linked with the Gunners and the £20M rated Giroud has emerged as a possible candidate to lead West Ham United's attacking unit.

Giroud's time at the Emirates could be over!

Valencia are reportedly close to signing Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, according to Super Deporte. The club's manager Marcelino previously worked with the player at Villareal and has identified him as one of the club's prime targets.

Torino are considering re-signing Joe Hart after they haven't been able to secure a deal for Salvatore Sirigu who was considered to be the Manchester City shot-stopper's replacement.

Crystal Palace have reportedly started negotiations with former Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini for the role of head coach at Selhurst Park. Steve Parish has been on the lookout for someone to take over at the club after Sam Allardyce resigned from the job at the end of last season.

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Lyon are said to be leading the race for Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore, according to L'Equipe in France. The player impressed in his time on loan with Ajax last season and played a key role in their run to the Europa League final but it is understood that he does not feature in Antonio Conte's plans for next season and Lyon are looking to capitalize on the situation.

On this transfer day in 2001, Chelsea signed Frank Lampard from West Ham United for £11M. He went on to score 211 goals for the club, what a signing!

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has parted ways with Chinese second division side Shenzhen. Eriksson took over at the club in December but the team sits fourth in the table after a disappointing start to their season.

Southampton are close to signing highly rated Polish defender Jan Bednarek from Lech Poznan, according to Daily Echo. The saints have already made a £5.3M bid for the centre-back who will represent Poland in the U-21 Euro's scheduled to happen later this month.

According to Calciomercato, Marco Verratti has told his close friends that he is ready to snub both Chelsea and Juventus to complete his dream move to FC Barcelona. The player had earlier admitted that he would like to leave Paris Saint-Germain and is ready to take a step-up in his career.

Verratti is reportedly on the way to the Nou Camp

BREAKING: Victor Lindelof has arrived in Carrington to undergo his Manchester United medical. The player will sign a contract with the Red Devils after the pending medical and international clearance.

Leicester City have reportedly launched a £17 million bid for Hull City defender Harry Maguire. Manager Craig Shakespeare is willing to spend big for the centre-back in order to stave off interest from other clubs.

CSKA Moscow's Aleksandr Golovin will be signed by Arsenal, according to The Sun. But the deal means that he will be loaned back to the Russian side before the new season.

Daily Mail claim that Sevilla are eyeing a move for Manchester City's Nolito and Jesus Navas. The duo are said to be a part of the plan for new boss Eduardo Berizzo.

According to French outlet Le10 Sport, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulus will sell £60 million-rated Alexandre Lacazette to Arsenal only if they get Olivier Giroud in return.

Sky Sports report that West Bromwich Albion have begun talks for Chelsea veteran John Terry. They are ready to battle Aston Villa, who also want the 36-year-old.

Manchester United have reportedly ended their pursuit for Monaco's Fabinho. The club have come to know that the player's transfer will exceed £50 million and will shift their attention towards Chelsea's Nemanja Matic, who is believed to be sold by the Blues for around £22 million.

Manchester United's Chris Smalling is reportedly on the move as he believes he will not get enough playtime because of the arrival of Victor Lindelof. West Ham United, West Bromwich Albion and Everton are monitoring the Englishman's situation.

Smalling may not be at Old Trafford next season

Everton are looking to spend a lot this summer. The Toffees are already in for Ajax's Davy Klaassen and Malaga's Sandro Ramirez. They have reportedly also made a £30 million bid for Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
It seems like the Merseysiders are looking to spend around £150 million.

Liverpool have been handed a huge boost in Mohamed Salah's transfer as the Egyptian has reportedly said that he is keen on working with Jurgen Klopp.

Columbian defender Yerry Mina has been on Barcelona's wishlist for a while now. The Catalans have an option to buy the Palmeiras centre-back for €9 million, as they agreed to a deal for the youngster back in 2014. Barca now look forward to how the player performs in Brazil and are willing to bring him to Spain in early 2018.

Barca sporting director Robert Fernandez attended to watch his performance against Cameroon

OFFICIAL: After making their first signing, Roma have found their replacement for Luciano Spalletti. Eusebio Di Francesco will be the new coach of the team.

First signing of the summer: Done ✅

Hector Moreno is an #ASRoma player! 💛❤️

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— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) June 13, 2017

According to Marca, Real Madrid starlet Marco Asensio will pen a new contract which will run until 2023. Asensio's new buyout clause will be a whopping €350 million.

Liverpool wanted to sign the young Spaniard

Barcelona target Douglas Costa has reportedly agreed to join Juventus. The Italian side are looking to make a £39.6 million bid while the Bavarians want to generate £43.4 million for the Brazilian international.

Daily Mail report that Chelsea are enquiring about Willy Caballero after the goalkeeper was released by Manchester City. The Blues are planning to make him their second choice goalie, following the departure of Asmir Begovic to Bournemouth.

Caballero could become Courtois's understudy

Tottenham are planning to bring in Porto's Ricardo Pereira as a replacement for Kyle Walker, who is on the verge of joining Manchester City. Mauricio Pochettino will have to pay at least £20 million for the 23-year-old Portuguese.

Pereira spent the season on loan at OGC Nice

Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso, who was targeted by Arsenal, looks all set to join Bayern Munich. The French side, according to Daily Mirror, have accepted a €40 million bid from the Bavarians for the 22-year-old, shattering the Gunners' hopes of landing the player.

Tolisso was instrumental for Lyon this season

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Live Football Transfer News and Rumours: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe - 14th June

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