Daily Transfer Updates - 15th August

KHARKOV, UKRAINE – JUNE 17: Pepe of Portugal chases Robin van Persie of Netherlands during the UEFA EURO 2012 group B match between Portugal and Netherlands at Metalist Stadium on June 17, 2012 in Kharkov, Ukraine.

Robin van Persie to United by this weekend?

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will be looking to end the transfer season on a high after several English dailies reported that the Arsenal captain is ‘very’ close to a 4-year deal with the English giants. United will launch yet another bid to land the golden boot winner from the last season by agreeing the minimum £20m asking price by Arsenal for the 29-year old.

Manchester United close to signing Angelo Henriquez?

It was reported that Angelo Henriquez from Universidad de Chile has passed a medical with the Reds and a £4million deal is close to being announced. There are pictures of the Chilean outside the Bridgewater Hospital in Manchester today.

Chelsea near to pulling out off pursuit of Hulk and Cavani?

That’s right, Chelsea have reportedly threatened to pull off the chase for Hulk and Cavani due to high financial demands. Cavani has reportedly asked for no less than a hefty £150,000-per-week which will make him one of Chelsea’s top earners. In addition to his wages, Cavani would cost around £35million in transfer fees.

Similarly, the Blues are currently finding it difficult to meet Porto’s asking price for Hulk.