Live Football Transfer News and Rumours: EPL, La Liga, and the Rest of Europe - August 7th

All the best transfer news and rumours around Europe!

Updated: 07 August 2017 20:48 IST - Published: 07 August 2017 16:43 IST

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José Mourinho: "If Bale plays tomorrow it means Madrid want him. If not, then we'll be waiting for him on the other side."

Jose Mourinho on Nemanja Matic's availability for the UEFA Super Cup: "He is available but not as available as the others."

Tottenham still assessing Kieran Trippier's ankle injury. News expected tomorrow

Jose Mourinho confirms Timothy Fosu-Mensah has not travelled with the Manchester United squad for the UEFA Super Cup ahead of a loan move.

Jonathan Biabiany has joined Sparta Prague on a season-long loan from Internazionale.

Frank Lampard on Chelsea: "I think they need another midfield player. They are waiting on Tiemoue Bakayoko to be fit."

Chelsea are looking at Gareth Bale as Antonio Conte has cracked up pressure on the board to make more signings.

PSG and Real Madrid battling it out to sign Kylian Mbappe. Both the clubs are in touch with his entourage

Bonjour @sneijder101010 🔴⚫ pic.twitter.com/kLNtMh3xgt
— OGC Nice (@ogcnice) August 7, 2017

Brighton have signed Davy Propper for a club record fee from PSV. He's signed a 4-year deal.

Arsene Wenger on Sead Kolasinac: "He has good talent, but as well a very strong and determined attitude, supported by a strong body."

Arsene Wenger on Sead Kolasinac: "I had hesitation of playing him with the pressure of Wembley. But when he came on he was outstanding."

Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool's centre-backs: "We have four. I don't think we need more. We cannot force the things for the sake of it."

Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool's transfer window: "Until August 31, we run through the world with eyes open."

Ousmane Dembele wants Barcelona move. Waiting for Dortmund & Barcelona to agree deal. Waiting to see if Barcelona willing to pay more than €100m

Robert Lewandowski on Bayern Munich: "We have to step it up even more this year. I'm sure everything'll be going perfectly in a few months."

Cafu on Neymar: "The best player in the world, one of the biggest stars in world football, he deserves all that is happening in his life."

Cafu on Neymar: "PSG have never won a Champions League and with Neymar they have the chance to win. He will be the man."

Source close to Philippe Coutinho says he would like to move to Barcelona if a deal can be done amicably with Liverpool.

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing an offer of €80-85m plus Mateo Kovacic for Juventus ace Paulo Dybala

Patrick Roberts' agent will hold talks with Manchester City today over his future. Nice among several European cubs who want him on loan

Something special from Steven Gerrard...💥⚽️#GoalOfTheDay @LFC pic.twitter.com/PEHElxtz0t
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 7, 2017

Ashley Young and Alberto Moreno linked to Watford
According to The Guardian, Watford are interested in taking Ashley Young of Manchester United and Alberto Moreno of Liverpool to Vicarage Road.

Wesley Sneijder set to undergo medical at Nice
According to Sky sources, Netherlands veteran Sneijder who was released by Galatasaray earlier this summer has agreed terms with Nice and is all set to undergo a medical at the Ligue 1 club.

Arsenal turn attention to Lucas Moura
The Gunners are ready to shift their focus to Lucas Moura as a deal for AS Monaco's Thomas Lemar seems unlikely to happen, according to TeamTalk. Arsenal have seen 2 of their bids for Lemar rejected and are now resigned to losing out on the Frenchman.

Barcelona reach agreement with Ousmane Dembele!!
According to Sky Sources, Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembele has agreed personal terms with the Catalans and only an official bid remains to be made.
Barcelona are allegedly willing to pay £70 million for the Frenchman.

Crystal Palace interested in PSV's Luuk De Jong
Frank De Boer is plotting a move to sign the Dutch striker who spent his last season on loan at Newcastle United, according to the Daily Mail.
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✍️ #LUFC are delighted to announce the signing of Cameron Borthwick-Jackson on a season-long loan. Read more at https://t.co/G1Gf1lqI2w pic.twitter.com/27dkWM0ySK
— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 7, 2017

Arsenal to face competition from Barca to sign Lemar
La Blaugrana are set to steal a march on the Gunners and beat them to the AS Monaco winger's signature. Gunners who have had 2 of their bids for the Frenchman rebuffed are still in the hunt. Barcelona are lining up alternatives for Neymar and Thomas Lemar is up there on their wishlist, according to L'Equipe.
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PSG want Jan Oblak
As per the reports of Spanish media outlet A Bola, the Ligue 1 giants are in for another La Liga star and are set to meet Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak's agent to discuss a deal. PSG has been keeping tabs on Oblak since his Benfica days and are willing to activate his €100m release clause.

Cristiano Ronaldo named in Madrid squad for UEFA Super Cup game against Manchester United on 8th August

Arsene Wenger admits that Arsenal will sell more players this window.
In conversation with the Daily Telegraph, the Arsenal manager reportedly said:
“To be honest, the number is too high. We will let some players go."

Timothy Fosu-Mensah set for Crystal Palace medical
The Manchester United player will undergo his medical ahead of a season-long loan to Crystal Palace.

Draxler's agent spotted in Barcelona!!
Julian Draxler's agent was spotted in Barcelona and the Daily Express have claimed that Barcelona might be interested in the German.

Liverpool end interest in van Dijk?
Sky Sources have reported that Jurgen Klopp has claimed that he is "happy" with his defense and will not be looking at another defender

Barcelona willing to pay Seri's release clause!
According to reports emerging from Europe, Spanish giants Barcelona are closing in on Jean Seri and are willing to pay Nice his release clause of around €40 million.

Bayern want Eric Dier
The Bundesliga giants are the latest club to express interest in signing Tottenham youngster Eric Dier. The defensive midfielder who can also play as a stopper back has been a subject of interest of Manchester United but Spurs were not willing to sell. The 23-year-old England international is valued at £50m.

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