Real Back In For De Gea
Manchester United might want to be on guard, as Real Madrid are lining up another attempt to lure David De Gea to the Santiago Bernabeu, says The Sun.
Madrid infamously failed to sign De Gea two years ago -- reportedly due to a dodgy fax machine -- but are hoping to prove more successful this time around.
With Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane having decided that he does not need a new outfield Signing after the club's failure to land Monaco's Kylian Mbappe, goalkeeper De Gea has become his No. 1 target.
The La Liga champions are preparing an offer of around £46 million to submit to United and are hopeful that will be enough to secure the Spain international's signature two years down the line.
Perisic To Man United Might Still Be On
United had looked to have given up the ghost in their pursuit of Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic, but the Daily Mirror claims that is not quite the case.
Perisic has been a target of United's for most of the summer, but the Red Devils appeared to be put off by Inter's £48 million valuation of the Croatia international.
However, United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward has met with Perisic's agent, Fali Ramadani, in recent days to try to push through a deal, with Ramadani also having held talks with Inter officials.
With the Premier League club's original £39 million offer still on the table, there remains hope that an agreement can be struck for Perisic to make the move to Old Trafford before the transfer window closes.
Man City Return With Second Evans Offer
News of Manchester City's interest in Jonny Evans might have taken many by surprise, but that isn't stopping Pep Guardiola from doing all he can to get his man.
City have already seen one bid of £18 million for the former Manchester United player rejected by West Brom, but they're set to return with an improved offer of £22 million, the Daily Mirror claims.
If a chance to work under Guardiola is not enough to entice the centre-back, City are hoping a £140,000-a-week contract will do the trick, which would more than double his current wages.
City view Evans as an ideal acquisition, given that he would bolster their defensive options as well as help them comply with home-grown player rules, though Eliaquim Mangala might have to be offloaded to clear up some room.
West Ham Hopeful Of Signing William Carvalho
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic remains hopeful of signing Portugal midfielder William Carvalho.
Bilic wants to make Carvalho his sixth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Joe Hart, Pablo Zabaleta, Marko Arnautovic, Javier Hernandez and Sead Haksabanovic.
However, Carvalho's current club Sporting Lisbon are reportedly holding out for £40 million for the 25-year-old.
Sources say Carvalho is keen on the move, however, and Bilic says Hammers joint-chairman David Sullivan is still on the case.
Devils Want Thomas Lemar
Manchester United will reportedly make a move for AS Monaco midfielder Thomas Lemar in the final stages of the transfer window.
According to Duncan Castles of the Daily Record, the Red Devils have given up their chases for Real Madrid's Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo. The chances of signing Inter Milan Winger Ivan Perisic are also said to be fading.
"Lemar, who has been aggressively pursued by Arsenal for the duration of the summer transfer window, was added to [United manager] Jose Mourinho's list of attacking targets as Inter continue to price Perisic out of a move to the English Premier League," reported Castles, who added the French champions value the 21-year-old at €60 million (£55 million).
Lemar was brilliant for Monaco last season, as the Ligue 1 side marched to the title playing an enterprising and entertaining brand of football.
Although Bernardo Silva, Kylian Mbappe and Radamel Falcao grabbed a lot of headlines, the young France international was just as vital to their potency, grabbing 14 goals and 17 assists in all competitions.
Others
Barcelona will continue to "fight" to sign Liverpool's wantaway star, Philippe Coutinho, the Daily Telegraph states.
The tug of war, as we all expected, is set to continue with Barca lining up a third bid in excess of £90 million for the Brazil international.
Inter Milan are searching for a new centre-back before the transfer window closes, and they hope that man will be Shkodran Mustafi, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
After struggling in their attempts to prize away Mangala from Man City on loan, Inter have initiated contact with Arsenal over Mustafi, though the Gunners are unlikely to want to part with a player they spent a reported £35 million on last summer.
Tottenham are closing in on the £42 million signing of Davinson Sanchez from Ajax, The Independent reports.
Ajax have accepted Spurs' offer for the centre-back, with the Premier League side set to pay £28 million up front as well as a potential £14 million extra in add-ons.
Manchester City are ready to offer West Brom £22m for their 29-year-old captain Jonny Evans after having an £18m bid rejected. City are prepared to almost double the Northern Ireland defender's £75,000 a week wages. (Mirror)
Chelsea have had a £63m bid for Juventus' 26-year-old wing-back Brazil Alex Sandro rejected. (Mirror)
Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez says it will be "difficult" to sign Liverpool's 25-year-old attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho because he doesn't have a release clause. (Liverpool Echo)
Barca will "fight" to sign Brazil international Coutinho up until the transfer window closes, with the growing expectation that they will soon submit a new offer. (Telegraph)
Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 28, says he will not return to Stamford Bridge and intends to rejoin Atletico Madrid. (Telegraph)
Everton may make a move to sign Spain international Costa on loan from the Premier League champions (Sun)
Spurs defender Kevin Wimmer, 24, is in talks with West Brom over a £15m move. (Telegraph)
Stoke are also keen to sign Austria international Wimmer. (Stoke Sentinel)
Arsenal and Brazil defender Gabriel, 26, is close to a £10m move to Spanish club Valencia. (Evening Standard)
Paris St-Germain are still keen to sign Monaco's 23-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder Fabinho. (L'Equipe - in French)
PSG midfielder Blaise Matuidi, 30, has completed a medical at Juventus but the two clubs are yet to agree on how any transfer fee will be paid. PSG boss Unai Emery did not want to sell the player. (Le Parisien - in French)
Borussia Dortmund's chief executive says Barcelona are "not even close" to meeting their valuation of 20-year-old France forward Ousmane Dembele. (Kicker - in German)
Fiorentina have told their 29-year-old Croatia striker Nikola Kalinic, a target for AC Milan, that he will be fined after failing to report for training on Thursday. (Sun)
Sunderland risk losing record signing Didier Ndong, 23, as Lyon could make an offer for the midfielder if they miss out on Celta Vigo's Pape Cheikh Diop. (Daily Star)
Southampton are closing in on the signing of Dutch defender Wesley Hoedt, 23, fromLazio after making a £15m bid. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United have not given up hope of signing winger Ivan Perisic, 28, despite only offering £39m to Inter Milan. (Mirror)
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