Live Transfer Blog: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe (9th July 2016)

Hammer blow for West Ham

West Ham have met the trasnfer clause of 25 million for AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca but the striker prefers a move to Spain. Bilic really wants to imporve that frontline of his in order to challenge for a top 4 spot next season

Monaco pip Gunners to Sidibe signing

Djibril Sidibe has signed a 5-year deal with AS Monaco as the French team pip Arsenal to the full back's signing. The Gunners primary target is reportedly Ricardo Rodriguez but they made a late push for the former Liller man but eventually missed out

A Klopp reunion on the cards?

Jurgen Klopp might not get Goetze but another one of his Dortmund heroes Jakub Blaszczykowski might become a red soon. According to reports, the Polish international will cost only £6 million and will be just the kind of player Klopp loves to play

Amartojit Basu of Sportskeeda believes that Modric to Liverpool is a strong possibility either this summer or in the coming winter transfer window. Let's hope his sources have got this one right. Be a delight to watch Modric light up the Premier League again.

Is Bolasie's time at Crystal Palace up? The pacy winger would certainly make for a great addition at a number of clubs and Crystal Palace have him available at £28 million. A veritable steal if you ask us.

Want to know more about Schalke's new signing Embolo? Here's a Scout Report on the Swiss Sensation...

Schalke sign Swiss star: Breel Embolo scout report

Reason for Zidane's headbutt:

Materazzi reveals what he said to Zidane in 2006 World Cup final

James Rodriguez and/or Isco have to leave Real Madrid to reach their potential

Our resident writer, Umid Dey believes that James and Isco have to leave the Bernabeu to realize their true potential. Do have a read.

Sad news coming in .... May he Rest in Peace :/

The captain of Segunda B club #Linares has died aged just 26 from multiple organ failure https://t.co/ODWYzVmuKU pic.twitter.com/PSps0PsVTE
— footballespana (@footballespana_) July 9, 2016

Someone actually wants Memphis Depay!

Sources at Tuttosport claim that Juventus are interested in signing the pacy Durch winger! Time to cut the losses Manchester United?

Our sources confirm that Arsenal are considering making a bid for the one and only Arkadiusz Milik, who depending on whom you ask is either the find of Euro 2016 or it's biggest bust. Do Arsenal really need another striker that can't hit the target?

In case you missed it UEFA have dismissed the doping case against Sakho, proving once again that fat burning is not a crime. This entire case was a joke to begin with. Wonder if he got the drugs off an infomercial on late night telly? Wonder if it works? *Runs off to order fat burning pills*

Speaking of Axel Witsel. Here's a Scout Report on the Afro toting Belgian midfield maestro....

Scout report: Axel Witsel - The next great midfielder in the Premier League

So have you come up with your dream transfer and commented yet? Sankalp_1998 seems to agree with me. He wants Messi at Chelsea as well. What transfer would you like to see happen at your club? Pining for a Pogba? Dreaming of a Drogba? Yeah, this is why I don't write poetry for a living.

Sneijder's been fined by Galatasaray! This is what we report about Wesley nowadays. I remember a time when he was linked to Manchester United every bloody transfer window. One of the greatest 'what-ifs' of our lifetime.

Wesley Sneijder fined £1.96m by Galatasaray for collecting yellow cards

Could Pato be back in the Seria A? Would definitely make Lazio fun to watch again. Felipe Anderson sends in a rabona pass to Pato. Pato flicks it past the goalie, Pato scooooooooresssssss!!! Yes I would watch Serie A again. Yes I am a Pato fanboy!

Rumours: Alexandre Pato wanted by Lazio

Euro 2016: 5 things that are quicker than Olivier Giroud

Here's a freebie!!! This made us LOL for a long time. Have fun reading! Sorry Giroud!! We really are picking on him today aren't we?

Chelsea seems to be Axel Witsel's most likely destination. Does this mean that it's the end of the line there for Matic? To be fair, he has been angling for a move ever since the end of last season. Juventus would be his most likely destination if he made the move.

Wonder where Paul Pogba will finally end up at the end of this transfer window. Rumours suggest that Manchester United have shifted their attention to Matuidi as Pogba's transfer fee is in the 'GDP of a small country' territory. Makes sense. No sense in overspending. "Worth every single penny," scream United fans all over the world.

Everton and Leicester City seem to be battling for the services of one Hal-Robson 'Cruyff' Kanu. Good signing for the reigning Premier League Champions? Should they be looking for someone more fashionable to lead the line?

Speaking of Olivier Giroud, anyone know any good 'Giroud is so slow..' jokes? I know one. Giroud is slower than a Lana Del Rey song. Thanks thanks. I'm here all evening.

The Morata saga continues! Our sources suggest Morata has made up his mind and is on his way to the English Premier League with Arsenal being his destination of choice. An upgrade over Giroud? What do you think?

Breaking: Papiss Cisse has signed with Chinese club Shandong Luneng. What a big loss for Newcastle FC. Definitely didn't leave for the money. Must've dreamt of playing for Shandong as a kid.

You never know Messi might actually leave La Liga...

Lionel Messi could leave Barcelona after tax verdict says La Liga chief Javier Tebas

Messi to Chelsea. That's my dream transfer. We want to know what your dream transfer is. Get involved. Comment below and we will share the best, dreamiest transfer related comments so that we can send out the message into the universe and who knows? Maybe the Universe will make it happen and your club will sign the legend of your choice....

Sportskeeda's take on the EPL transfer rumours of 7th July

Take a look at what our expert thought of yesterday's most major transfer rumors!! Could Manchester United end up with Matuidi as well? What's the English word for Galacticos?

We interrupt your regularly scheduled transfer related programming to encourage you to read a fantastic take on Leo Messi's tax fraud saga. This has been penned by the legendary Michael Broughton who we love here at Sportskeeda. Click the link below!

Business of Football: Will jail term damage Lionel Messi's brand worth?

In other news, Jurgen Klinsmann is in discussions to be the next England Manager. This is according to his partner in crime for Germany from back in the day, Oliver Bierhoff. Interesting. But is this a job anybody wants at this point in time?

Chelsea and Manchester United fail to land 'Gabigol'

The next 'Neymar' as Gabriel Barbosa is known is set to ignore both Chelsea and Manchester United and continue his career at Santos.

Graziano Pelle off to the east?

PA Sport claim that Italy striker Graziano Pelle is set to make a big money move to the Chinese Super League

GREEDY BRADY!

Norwich City defender Robbie Brady scored against Italy and France at the Euros and now has ambitions to play in the Premier League and the Champions League by wishing to play for Leicester City.

The Foxes responded with a keen interest in the audacious defender but pulled out accusing Norwich to have over estimated him. Well, even a bafoon would doubt it if the asking price they set was at £20m!

But West Ham United have also made an enquiry and Norwich City continue to remain stubborn!

Vincent Janssen on his way to Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs have finally agreed to put the money on the table as per the asking terms of AZ Alkmaar. They're expected to complete the deal costing £17m by the end of the day as Vincent Janssen was seen leaving AZ training - likely for the last time.

Here's Vincent Janssen leaving AZ training (via @theocbrinkman). Move to Spurs could be concluded today pic.twitter.com/vlKmPebcma
— Elko Born (@Elko_B) July 8, 2016

Morata wants Arsenal!

The Spaniard is wanted by almost every big club in the world, but sources close to Morata say that he prefers a move to Arsenal. Arsene Wenger, it is over to you now!

A rumour for the ages! Tottenham want Mario Gotze!

The German World Cup winner has not had the best of seasons, but Bild now claims that Tottenham Hotspur are confident of beating both Liverpool and Dortmund to secure the forward's signature.

Bonnucci is not coming cheap

Latest reports suggest that Juventus are demanding a fee of close to 60million Euros for the Italian. Pep Guardiola has made Bonucci his primary defensive target and sources close to the manager believe that he is ready to break the bank to secure the Italian's services

Sakho has been cleared!

Good news Liverpool fans, French defender Sakho has been cleared of any doping allegations by UEFA. It will come as a huge relief for everyone associated with Liverpool football club

Arsenal and Boro in a fight to sign Neven Subotic

Arsenal want Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic to strengthen their defence, but they will have to fight Premier League new boys Middlesbrough to secure the services of the defender. Boro have already completed the signing of Valdes and are looking to build a strong team for the coming Premier League season