Daily Transfer updates - 10th August

Manchester United are back in for Alex Witsel after losing out on Lucas Moura

Manchester United turn to Alex Witsel after Lucas Moura failure

Manchester United have turned to Benfica’s Alex Witsel as they search for a solution to their midfield problems. United were outbid earlier in the week by PSG for Lucas Moura.

Witsel, a central midfielder who can also play in the wings, could be a perfect fit in the United line-up as the club look for a successor to the aging Paul Scholes.

Benfica are ready to sell him if an offer of 30 million Euros is made, which shouldn’t be a stumbling block considering they were ready to pay 38 million Euros and upwards for Moura.

Juventus target Fernando Llorente

Italian giants Juventus have turned to Fernando Llorente of Athletic Bilbao after giving up the chase for Arsenal‘s Robin van Persie

The Italians are ready to bid up to 15 million pounds for the 27 year old Spanish striker, who has just a year left on his current deal with Bilbao.

Liverpool set to sign Allen

Liverpool are set to complete the signing of Joe Allen from Swansea after triggering a 15 million pound release clause in his contract.

Red’s manager Brendan Rodgers admitted a deal was close to being signed and the presence of the midfielder in the club’s Directors’ Box during their Europa League game against Gomel, all but confirmed the deal.

Chelsea renew Cavani interest

Chelsea have reportedly renewed their interest in signing Napoli striker Edinson Cavani after being put off by Porto’s unreasonably high transfer fee demands for Hulk.

The Blues are looking to replace talismanic striker Didier Drogba, who left the club earlier this summer.

The news came in amid fresh reports of Napoli lowering their transfer fee demands. The Italian club are now ready to accept a 35 million Euro offer for their in-demand striker.