Live Football Transfer News and Rumours: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe - 19th July

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Updated: 19 July 2017 20:09 IST - Published: 19 July 2017 19:54 IST

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Ryan Giggs on Manchester City: "They have Jesus, Sane, Aguero, Silva, De Bruyne. That front five is scary & not including Sterling!"

Phil Neville on Paul Pogba: "The price tag was a massive burden on him. I think United will be getting a fresher Pogba this season."

Eliseu has signed a new contract with Benfica until 2018.

Vincenzo Montella on AC Milan: "Bonucci's arrival could see me favour a three-man defence, but it's difficult to know for sure right now."

Jacob Murphy has joined Newcastle from Norwich for a reported £12m fee.

According to Sky in Italy, Inter Milan remain interested in Anthony Martial but Manchester United don't want to sell.

Jurgen Klopp on Jordan Henderson: "He is an outstanding and important player for us. He’s getting in better and better physical shape."

Eden Hazard on Didier Drogba: "I grew up watching Didier Drogba play and he was a huge idol of mine."

Eden Hazard on Didier Drogba: "I’m so happy I can tell my kids that I played with him, even if it was just one season."

Ryan Giggs on The Premier League: "I can see Manchester United and City definitely contending for the league next season."

Ryan Giggs on Manchester United: "Last season they had the best squad and I think this year they’ve got the best squad again."

Wojciech Szczęsny will wear the no.23 jersey at Juventus.
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) July 19, 2017

Juventus have signed Wojciech Szczęsny from Arsenal for around £8m + £2m add-ons.

Wojciech Szczęsny on Juventus: "I'm delighted to be at Juventus. I've spoken to Gianluigi Buffon - a true legend of the game."

Wojciech Szczęsny: "When you join Juve, it's because you've been chosen. I didn't hesitate one moment before coming here."

Alessandro Del Piero on Juventus: "I expect a very big signing from Juve, the purchase of a player who hasn’t been talked about yet."

Keylor Navas on Real Madrid: "We have talent, confidence, a good team spirit and that can help us win another Champions League title."

Hull City defender Andrew Robertson is set to have a medical at Liverpool tomorrow

Matthew Pennington has signed for Leeds United from Everton on a season-long loan deal.

Francis Coquelin on Alexandre Lacazette: "He’s someone who likes to score goals. He doesn’t need many chances to put them away."

Manchester City close to seal Danilo
According to Fabrizio Romano, Danilo is close to Manchester City. Agreement with Real Madrid for €30M + €5M add ons has been reached. The Right-back will sign a 5 years contract

Alvaro Morata close to signing for Chelsea, Real Madrid ready to revive Mbappe pursuit
According to Gianluca DiMarzio, the Spanish international is on the verge of completing his move to Stamford Bridge. Backed by the amount of money that the Morata deal will bring to Los Blancos, they can now make an offer for AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe who had earlier expressed that he is not certain of his future at AS Monaco. The 18-year-old is valued at £123m by the Ligue 1 champions.

🔃 @ogcnice_eng are delighted to announce the signing of experienced full-back Christophe Jallet!

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— OGC Nice 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@ogcnice_eng) July 18, 2017

Chicharito to West Ham close
Sky sources report that that West Ham are closer than ever in securing the services of Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez from Bayer Leverkusen. The Hammers reportedly had second thoughts about matching the Mexican international's wage demands but now that situation seems to be sorted out and the deal could be finalized anytime now.

Ivan Persic lands in China to join Inter for pre-season
The Croat, who had been staying back in hopes of sealing a move to Manchester United has finally joined the squad in China. Inter Milan has been reportedly holding out for the inclusion of Anthony Martial in the deal. Inter's technical director Walter Sabatini has said, '“We hope Perisic will stay. If Perisic will leave, we want money and a player and we expect Perisic over these next days will show good behaviour.”

CONFIRMED: Sanmi Odelusi leaves Latics by mutual consent.

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— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) July 19, 2017

Arsenal handed boost in Mahrez situation
Football London is reporting that Arsenal have been afforded major encouragement in the Mahrez situation after Craig Shakespeare said he could not guarantee whether or not the Algerian will stay at Leicester city. The Gunners are also in pursuit of Thomas Lemar but with AS Monaco holding out and demanding a figure in the ballpark of £70m, Arsene Wenger will want to explore other options. With Sanchez wanting a move away from the Emirates, Arsenal are looking to sign a quality winger soon.

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