HERE’S YOUR DAILY dose of transfer gossip from the madness of the summer transfer window 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?
Madrid over Merseyside: Liverpool’s pursuit of Marco Reus has fallen short with the Borussia Dortmund midfielder expected to join Real Madrid instead. The Liverpool Echo say the club are willing to pay £46 million for the highly-regarded German international but will be beaten to it by the La Liga outfit.
Gunners bid rejected: Arsenal’s hope of bringing Karim Benzema to the Emirates Stadium has received a setback after Real Madrid rejected a big-money bid for the striker. Reports in the Daily Express say Rafa Benitez may have changed his mind over whether to offload the French international.
Mulling over it: As was reported last night, Man United have launched an incredible £100 million bid to add Thomas Muller to their squad for the new season. German sources say the Old Trafford hierarchy have had their record bid turned down.
Dream come true: Newcastle have signed Aleksandar Mitrovic from Anderlecht on a five-year deal subject to a work permit. The striker says he is ‘realising a childhood dream’ by moving to St James Park.
No stone unturned: Chelsea are preparing a second bid for Everton defender John Stones, according to several outlets. Everton say the defender isn’t for sale but the Premier League champions are ready to table an improved £34 million offer.
Call it quits: Irish international Andy Keogh has walked out on Perth Glory after a fall-out with the club over the A-League club’s salary cap. The striker’s contract was due to expire at the end of next season but both parties have been unable to agree a new deal. Reports in Australia say Keogh is now heading to Thailand.
Sticky Toffee or go? Kevin Mirallas could be off to West Ham, although Everton have rejected an initial £6 million bid for the forward. The Telegraph say the Hammers want Mirallas to replace Stewart Downing who moved to Middlesbrough last week.
Done deal: Benjamin Stambouli has left Tottenham after just one season after completing his move back to France. The defender has signed a five-year contract with PSG.
Rickie’s in demand: Norwich are the latest club to show an interest in Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert. The 33-year-old has been also linked with West Brom, Bournemouth and Aston Villa although no offer has been made.
