Live Football Transfer News and Rumours: EPL, La Liga and Rest Of Europe - 25th June

All the latest news and transfer updates from all around Europe - LIVE!

Updated: 25 June 2017 20:07 IST - Published: 25 June 2017 12:47 IST

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 updates from all around Europe. Until the next time we meet, this is Nived Zenith signing off!

Paris-Saint Germain are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund left-back Raphael Guerreiro, reports Le Parisien. The 23-year-old joined the club from Lorient in 2016 for £12M.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Zenit St Petersburg are close to signing Roma centre-back Kostas Manolas. The 26-year-old was linked with a move to Arsenal and Chelsea but it seems like he will join Roberto Mancini in Russia.

OFFICIAL: Chelsea youngster Fankaty Dabo has joined Vitesse Arnhem on loan.

A Dutch loan for defender Fankaty Dabo...https://t.co/4f1gCOTe0a
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 25, 2017

Arsenal target Leon Goretzka has admitted that he is fully concentrated on the Confederations cup and has refused to comment on the transfer rumours linking him to a number of clubs. I do not want to say anything about the transfer rumours, I'm focusing on the Confederations Cup. I'm not going to give state-of-play updates, but if there are facts, I will announce them. I'm not the type to be impressed by newspaper reports, I know what my qualities are, but I will not build myself up," he said.

Goretzka has impressed in the Confederations cup so far for Germany

According to Marca, Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz is inching closer to a move to Ligue 1 side Lyon, who are preparing for life after Alexandre Lacazette. A fee is yet to be finalised but it is believed that the Los Blancos want €10M (£8.7M) for the youngster.

Juventus and Inter Milan are preparing to go head to head for Valencia right-back Joao Cancelo, according to Calciomercato. Both clubs are in the hunt for a full-back after the departures of Dani Alves and Maicon respectively.

Cancelo has been linked with a move away from Valencia

ON THIS TRANSFER DAY: In 2007, Barcelona signed Thierry Henry from Arsenal for £16.1m.

• 3 seasons 🗓
• 7 trophies 🏆
• 49 goals ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/2FldcdiTC9
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 25, 2017

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are planning a replacement for Leonardo Bonucci with the Bianconeri already contacting Paris-Saint Germain defender Marquinhos over a possible move if Antonio Conte manages to raid his old club for Bonucci.

Marquinhos could be at Turin next season

Eid Mubarak everyone! #EidMubarak pic.twitter.com/7j4jc7ALPA
— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) June 25, 2017

Barcelona are planning a shock move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, reports Sky. The Blaugrana were in pole position to land Marco Verratti but Paris Saint Germain playing hardball with the La Liga giants has forced Ernesto Valverde to look for an alternative and Saul fits the bill perfectly.

Niguez is a product of the Atletico Madrid youth system

According to BILD, Hoffenheim are interested in signing Dennis Aogo from Schalke. The player runs out of contract in July and could be available on a free transfer as Hoffenheim prepare for the Champions League next season.

Barcelona superstar Neymar has revealed that he would love to have Santos midfielder Lima at the Nou Camp. "I've been trying to help and do what I can so that he can join us,” Neymar said. “He's a player who I have a great admiration for - I like him a lot and he's also a good friend. I hope it all goes through without problems. If he joins Barcelona he will be welcomed with open arms. I am sure he will bring a lot of joy to the team if he ends up with us.”

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are planning to launch a bid for Matteo Darmian to replace the outgoing Dani Alves. It’s claimed United would be willing to sell Darmian, who they bought from Torino for £12.7M in 2015, for €20M (£17.5M).

TEKKERS: @MesutOzil1088 can even pull-off the 'no-look' autograph. 😅👌 pic.twitter.com/kRegQ6CA5L
— SPORF (@Sporf) June 23, 2017

According to the Daily Mirror, Burnley boss Sean Dyche is planning to launch an £8M bid for Huddersfield Town striker Nahki Wells.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is set to continue his spending spree with a move for Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, reports Sunday People. The player has just a year remaining in his contract and a £30M bid could tempt the Gunners to let him go.

Chamberlain could be on his way out of the Emirates

According to Calciomercato.com, Xherdan Shaqiri is being linked with a move back to Italy after interest from AS Roma. Roma are currently in the lookout for a replacement for Mohamed Salah who joined Liverpool.

Tiemoue Bakayoko will become a Chelsea player in the coming days, reports L'Equipe. The player will complete a £35M move to Stamford Bridge after the pending medical.

According to Daily Mirror, Newcastle United are closing in on a deal for Benfica and Greece midfielder Andreas Samaris in a £17.5M deal.

ICYMI: #watfordfc confirm the signing of England Under-21 international @wjhughes19 on a five-year deal. More: ➡️https://t.co/TCThmGZAju pic.twitter.com/8T1UeuLLIM
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) June 24, 2017

To start things off, Watford have confirmed that Will Hughes has signed a five year deal with the Hornets. The midfielder has been highly rated over the years and will finally make his much expected switch to the top division.

Good afternoon and welcome to today's edition of the Live Transfer Blog, we have a lot of interesting news lined up to regale you throughout the day. Stay tuned!