Live Transfer Blog: EPL, La Liga and rest of Europe

Updated: 08 July 2016 16:42 IST - Published: 07 July 2016 11:19 IST

Champions strengthening again

Ahmed Musa is reportedly having a medical at Leicester City and is close to completing his transfer from CSKA Moskva so much so that Wikipedia have already updated their page on the forward!

Fenerbahce to shop from Klopp!

Martin Skrtel could be offloaded from Liverpool after limited chances under Klopp. The Turkish club is eyeing a potential £5million move to seal the defender's move.

New deal for Barrow

Swansea City have handed a new three-year deal to Gambian Modou Barrow.

Winger @modoubarrow14 signs a new three-year deal with the #Swans 👍🇬🇲⚽️ ➡️ https://t.co/d9MUF7CV3Y pic.twitter.com/6bodqg8E3f
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 7, 2016

Fabregas fabrication no more!

According to sources, Chelsea manager Conte was seen involved in long discussions with spaniards Pedro and Azpilicueta, however, Fabregas was left out despite there being a probable chance of him being equally involved.

It seems Fabregas doesn't fit into Conte's plans for Chelsea this season. A possibility? Maybe a probability.

Balotelli now has 'options' to relaunch himself.

Balotelli is wanted by Sampdoria in Serie A but has now got the attention of newly promoted side Crotone also.

Back to square one? Or an opportunity to pick himself up again?

West Ham could use a few hijacking lessons!

Vincent Janssen has rejected a late bid from West Ham United to hijack his £17m move to Spurs.

West Ham offered a higher transfer fee and bigger wages in an attempt to steal Janssen from under the noses of their London rivals.

But Janssen, who had also rejected an approach from French champions PSG, was insistent that Tottenham were the only club that he wanted to join.

Spurs have failed in their two bids so far, although negotiations should pull through as per 'Moneyball' brainchild Billy Beane's directives to AZ Alkmaar which were to not agree with anything under £17m.

Confirmed: Bournemouth sign Jordan Ibe

Bournemouth bolstered their attacking options by signing Ibe from Liverpool for £15m.

Earlier, Bournemouth sold Matt Ritchie to Newcastle United and have now made amends to their position requirements.

Julian is the man Wenger needs!

Arsenal fans you might be worried that your rivals are surging ahead but this signing will level the playing field! According to several reports Wenger has submitted a massive £43 million bid for Julain Draxler.

Draxler has been linked with Arsenal for some time now with Wenger a known admirer. Draxler had also been linked with Manchester United this transfer window but Arsenal now have a head start on their rivals

Mino Raiola vs Zinedine Zidane to decide fate of Pogba

Pogba has made it very clear that he wants to be at Santiago Bernabeu, but it might not be upto him after all.

Mino Raiola, who is Pogba's agent has already landed two transfers at Old Trafford and seems to be in the mood to manipulate the transfer of the summer by reaching an agreement in favor of Manchester United.

However, Pogba is said to have discussed his future with Zinedine Zidane and the French legend could make a stronger case of win-win.

Liverpool keen on extending Klopp's contract

Liverpool owners have approached their promising manager in an attempt to seize their optimism and chances of reliving glory, all while they can.

Fans hoping this isn't the only highlight of their transfer business!

Manchester City trying to score a defender!

After failed attempts to sign Italian Bonucci, Manchester City have stepped up their pursuit with negotiations over John Stones and are prepared to pay £40m.

Pep Guardiola is trying to find a solid defensive combination of players since Kompany is affected by injury and Mangala hasn't settled well.
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Meanwhile, Spurs are also eyeing a move for Newcastle United's Georgio Wijnaldum. The Dutchman joined Newcastle last summer for £14.5m and was an instant hit.

According to Pochettino’s team of scouts and analysts, Tottenham are prepared to sell Ryan Mason, who has been tracked by Hull City and Bournemouth, and would listen to offers for Nacer Chadli or Son Hueng-Min. In the potential list of players drawn up, Vincent Janssen is on top of the list followed by Wijnaldum.

Tottenham Hotspur not giving up on Vincent Janssen, make third attempt to sign him!

Spurs were on the verge of signing AZ Alkmaar forward, but the deal worth £17m has not been made official yet. In pursuit of pulling the right strings, Mauricio Pochettino has had his latest bid of €14m (£10.7m) rejected.

The Dutch club is reported to be adamant about their asking price which hovers around €20m.

Chelsea rejected by Nainggolan!

Radja Nainggolan has distanced himself from transfer speculation by making a statement: “I met with Sabatini and everything went well,” he told the press. “I am staying at Roma.”

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Blaise Matuidi: Back up plan.

Man Utd's hunt for their fourth signing would ideally be complete if they sign Paul Pogba. Jose Mourinho is desperate to add Pogba, and is willing to meet the record £100m for the transfer.

However, club sources have indicated towards there being a definite alternate plan in the flip scenario. Matuidi maybe out of favor at PSG with the club having signed Ben Arfa and Grzegorz Krychowiak, leave alone existing midfield strength.

Latest: Juventus make a £17m bid for Nemanja Matic.

Juventus are looking to bolster their midfield. They have been in talks with Juan Cuadrado and are now targeting Nemanja Matic from Chelsea.

It'll be interesting to see Chelsea's response now and after their negotiations with Leicester City star N'Golo Kante.

Barcelona have had a bid for Atletico Madrid forward Angel Correa rejected. The Catalan club are looking to add another forward to assist the trio of MSN but Diego Simeone has Correa in his plans for the future.

Meanwhile, former Arsenal and Man Utd striker Robin van Persie could return to the Premier League with *drum roll* Middlesbrough!

Aitor Karanka is close to signing goalkeeper Victor Valdes and RvP could soon follow.

Manchester City are reportedly looking to John Stones from Everton. The Toffees rejected Chelsea's advances last summer, will they be able to retain him this time?

It looks like Radja Nainggolan will stay at AS Roma.
“Everything is calm with Sabatini. Will I stay at Roma? Yes, I’m going to remain here.”

Huge blow for Chelsea?

Free transfer (f)ever!

Inter Milan have signed Argentinian midfielder Ever Banega from Sevilla.

He is the second successful player of recent times to have been let go on a free transfer after Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Banega, spent two seasons at the spanish club helping them win the hat-trick of UEFA Europa League.

Morata re-signed. Arsenal's plans sent into frenzy!

Real Madrid have officially re-signed Alvaro Morata. The Galacticos activated a buy-back clause to bring their former striker at Santiago Bernabeu from Juventus, who confirmed the £23m transfer.

ICYMI: On Wednesday we bade farewell to @AlvaroMorata. Here's how we said #GraciasAlvaro: https://t.co/ITHZE8NLSL 🎥 🇪🇸 ⚫⚪
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) July 7, 2016

West Ham's ambitious UEFA Europa League plans!

West Ham are upping the ante in the transfer market. They look set to sign Turkish winger Gokhan Tore on loan from Besiktas, with a vision to make the move permanent estimated £12m.

The 24-year-old, a former Chelsea youth player, has been on a scoring spree since moving to the Turkish giants in 2013 and will reportedly undergo a medical today before sealing his move to the Olympic Stadium.

Jose Mourinho puts The Red Devils on the fast track!

Manchester United completed their third signing en route renovating their team for the new season 2016/17.

Mourinho's must-makeover plans require him to address four positions. He had signed a forward and a centre-back earlier, Ibrahimovich and Eric Bailly respectively. Just recently he disclosed the £26m signing of an attacking midfielder, Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund. Who's next?

Yet another midfielder? Pogba?

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Check out our in-depth profile on @HenrikhMkh: https://t.co/Jkty4Az69U #MkhitaryanIsRed pic.twitter.com/mQg61H7OPq
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 6, 2016

Gotcha! Diogo Jota.

Atletico Madrid have confirmed the singing of Diogo Jota. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has joined on a five-year deal.

He signs from Primeria Liga side F.C. Paços de Ferreira.

#WelcomeDiogoJota.
The Portuguese winger is now an Atlético! He has signed for 5 seasons: https://t.co/ApWKod4EfM pic.twitter.com/5wGbspgLg7
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) July 6, 2016

I love West Ham if they give me 250 grand per week!

West Ham United have made a cracking bid to make Carlos Tevez the highest paid player in their history - but the fans favourite cracked back at them by demanding wages of £250,000-a-week.

The Hammers have estimated the 32-year-old's services at £150,000-a-week plus bonuses.

Rough days over?

Former Barcelona star and insecure Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes could finally get some game time in the Premier League by sealing a move to Middlesbrough.

Newly promoted side Middlesbrough are trying to sign a few experienced players including Van Persie to bring them on par with the competition at elite level.

All confirmed. @1victorvaldes is a new @Boro player. His medical will be tomorrow
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) July 6, 2016

Introducing our new #10... #WBA pic.twitter.com/Un0BFrkPOf
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) July 6, 2016

Baggies scream for screamer!

West Brom have signed Matty Phillips from QPR for £5.5m on a four-year deal. Their fans must be delighted to hear the signing news of a goal scoring winger to end the occasional drought under last season's stubbornly defensive Tony Pulis side.

Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.

Rumours: Manchester City consider €60 million bid for Leonardo Bonucci