HERE’S YOUR DAILY dose of transfer gossip as the madness of the summer transfer window begins and who better to guide us through the latest wheelin’ and dealin’s than ‘Arry himself.
Just don’t use the words wheelin’ or dealin’, alright?
Nou challenge: Barcelona youngster Moha El Ouriachi has turned down a new deal at the Camp Nou to sign for Stoke City. The 19-year-old has played for Spain at youth level and will link-up with former Barcelona players Bojan Krkic and Marc Muniesa.
On the move: Arsenal full-back Nacho Monreal is on the verge of signing for Athletic Bilbao, according to reports in Spain. The La Liga club are in advanced talks with both parties and the fee is believed to be in the region of €10 million.
Sunderland bound: Jermain Lens is on his way to England to undergo a medical at Sunderland after a fee was agreed with Dynamo Kiev. The Dutch international will cost the Black Cats £9 million.
Bid made for Ramos: Reports in Spain say Man United have made a formal approach for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramo with a €45 million bid.
Chelsea closing on Pedro: The Daily Star say Chelsea are closing in on a deal to bring Barcelona winger Pedro to Stamford Bridge. The Spanish winger’s buy-out fee is £22 million and the 27-year-old is set to sign a four-year deal.
City interested in McCarthy: After failing to lure Fabian Delph to Eastlands, Man City have turned their attention to Ireland midfielder James McCarthy. The 24-year-old is on Manuel Pellegrini’s radar and reports say City are ready to make a bid.
New team-mate for Robbie: Former Tottenham midfielder Giovani dos Santos has signed a four-year deal with LA Galaxy, according to Marca. The Mexican international will leave Villarreal to join the MLS outfit on a contract worth €5.5 million a season.
Dutch deal: Southampton will complete the signing of Feyenoord midfielder Jordy Clasie later today. The Saints see the Dutch international as the perfect replacement for Morgan Schneiderlin and have agreed a four-year deal.
Moyes in the market: David Moyes is preparing to bring Arsenal forward Joel Campbell to Real Sociedad for £6 million. Benfica are also thought to be monitoring the Costa Rica international.
