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

It sure feels like the transfer window is going to end with a flourish! We'll keep you updated with it all.

That's all for tonight folks! Join us tomorrow for more!

Burnley close in on Chris Wood

Burnley are close to securing a £15m deal for Leeds United striker Chris Wood, according to Sky Sports. The 25-year-old was in red hot form for the Elland Road outfit last season, netting 30 goals across all competition.

Julian Draxler's agent claims the German is not leaving Paris Saint-Germain

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Atletico Madrid close in on Gremio striker Luan
Despite picking up a transfer ban until the end of the year, the La Liga side have made a bid of £18.3 million for Luan, who will remain at Gremio until next season, should the deal be finalised, according to Sky Sources.

Manchester United are firmly in the driving seat to sign French international winger Thomas Lemar.
Arsenal were leading the race for him so far but the Red Devils have stolen the march now.

Juventus enter race for Virgil van Dijk
Reports emerging from Europe suggest that the Serie A champions are reportedly eyeing the Liverpool target as a replacement for the recently departed Leonardo Bonucci.

Arsenal to make a surprise move for Ross Barkley
Despite Tottenham leading the race for the midfielder, Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a bid for the Englishman, as per the Daily Express.
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Chelsea's bid for Belotti rejected!
The defending English Premier League champions are keen on recruiting a striker to partner Alvaro Morata up front.
Reports in The Sun indicate that the Blues have submitted a £63 million bid for the striker, only to see it get rejected.

Arsenal join the race for Marcos Llorente
The English Premier League side have joined the race to sign Real Madrid's starlet Marcos Llorente.
Sevilla, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested too.

Tottenham complete Davinson Sanchez deal; Want at least 3 more signings.
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly going to now target more players. The top targets are Lazio midfielder Keita Balde, Celta Vigo midfielder Cheikh Diop, Everton’s Ross Barkley, PSG right-back Serge Aurier and Southampton reserve goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga, according to Sky Sources.

PSG set to announce Mbappe arrival
Reports emerging from Spain suggest that Paris Saint-Germain are on the verge of completing a £183 million deal for Kylian Mbappe and will announce it in the coming days

Our Correspondent Vishal JC believes that Chelsea could end up with Antoine Griezmann by the end of this window. We take him about as seriously as an episode of the Simpsons. What are your thoughts?

Marco Asensio set to sign contract with massive release clause
According to reports from Sky Sources, Marco Asensio is all set to use Arsenal interest to sign new contract.
His wages will be bumped from €3.5 million-a-season to €4.5 million after tax.
Further, he will also be tied to Real Madrid with a whopping €500 million release clause

Real Madrid reject Juventus bid for Kovacic!
Sky Sources claim that the La Liga champions have shot down a £68.8 million bid from Juventus for Mateo Kovacic.

AC Milan close in on Kalinic
The Serie A giants are on the verge of completing a £22.9 million deal for Nikola Kalinic, according to Sky Sources
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Live Football Transfer News and Rumours: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe - 19th August