Movers and shakers of the football transfer market
Top European clubs are currently preparing for their pre-season tour matches. Further, transfer business is also being conducted in the background. Some star players could be on the move, in the coming days, as clubs prepare to lure marquee signings. Let's have a look at all the latest updates and rumors from today's European papers.
Everton interested in Arsenal's Danny Welbeck
Reports state that Premier League club Everton are eyeing Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck. The England international could, once again, be benched under new manager Unai Emery especially with Arsenal having the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. The former Manchester United player has less than a year left on his current Arsenal contract.
United to replace Blind with Cahill?
With Daley Blind leaving Manchester United for his former club Ajax, they are now being linked with a move for Chelsea veteran star Gary Cahill. Jose Mourinho has worked with the England senior player during his time at the Blues and could get him as Blind's replacement. Chelsea are said to be eyeing Juventus defender Daniele Rugani and that would limit Cahill's game time.
Real reach Courtois agreement?
As per a report by the Daily Star, Champions League winners Real have reached an agreement with Chelsea's number one custodian Thibaut Courtois. The Belgium goal-keeper has been at the center of major transfer speculations this summer and Real are believed to have agreed on a 4-year deal. The report also adds that £31 mn is the price of this deal.
'Mbappe, Neymar want to stay at PSG'
According to sporting director of Paris Saint-Germain's youth academy, Luis Hernandez, the duo of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar want to stay with the French club. Reports have been running that Real Madrid have identified either of the players to join the Spanish side and replace Cristiano Ronaldo. But the statement made by Hernandez comes as a relief for PSG fans.
