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With less than a month until the transfer window shuts, clubs are scrambling to complete deals for their top targets.
While Real Madrid failed in their pursuit of players like Eden Hazard and Harry Kane, other clubs like Sevilla and Atletico Madrid have conducted some fine business in the window thus far. Barcelona too have remained quite lethargic in the window but that is all set to change.
Without further ado, let's dive into the latest happenings concerning La Liga sides in the transfer window.
Roma closing in on N'Zonzi
Roma have emerged as the favourites to sign Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi if reports in Gazzetta Dello Sport are to be believed. Arsenal were also keen on roping in the World Cup winner but were put off by the extravagant price tag.
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Now, Roma's sporting director Monchi is confident that a deal can be worked out with the Spanish club who are insisting that his release clause is met. N'Zonzi starred for Sevilla the past couple of seasons and also played a part in France's run to the World Cup title earlier this summer.
Joaquin Correa completes move to Lazio
Correa has completed an €18 million switch to Lazio from La Liga side Sevilla. Correa will slot into the Lazio midfield as a direct replacement for Felipe Anderson, who joined West Ham earlier in the summer. The 23-year-old is one of the brightest prospects in Europe at the moment.
West Ham's £26.7million bid for Celta Vigo striker rejected
According to Spanish journalist Victor Lopez, West Ham have hit a stumbling block in their pursuit of Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez. The Hammers' £26.7million bid was rejected by the Spanish side who are holding out for at least £35m. Gomez struck 18 goals in 36 games last season.
Barcelona
Barca plot stunning swoop for Pogba
According to reports in Tuttosport, Paul Pogba recently met with Barcelona's technical director Eric Abidal to discuss a move to Spain. Pogba has grown frustrated with his role at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho and is said to be looking for a move away despite being contracted to the club until 2021.
According to the report, Pogba has already held talks with Barcelona regarding a move this summer.
Barcelona target Simon Mignolet
In what would be quite a surprising move, Barcelona have expressed their interest in signing Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. According to Sky, the Catalan giants are looking to bring in a backup to first-choice keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen with Jasper Cillessen set to leave the club imminently.
The arrival of Alisson at Liverpool means Mignolet is set to be the third choice keeper and as a result is seeking a move away. Besiktas are the only other club that remains interested in Mignolet and Barcelona should be able to force through a deal in the coming days.
Lucas Digne completes Everton switch
Everton today announced that they had completed the signing of Barcelona left-back Lucas Digne for £18m plus add-ons. Digne has signed a five-year deal with the Premier League side. “Everton is a big club with a great history. I want to play games, win games and excite the fans with the quality of our football.
“I want to show my best football here and discover the best league in the world. Everybody loves the Premier League. I am loving the fact I am coming here. I am not afraid, I am excited. For me, it is a new challenge to discover a country, a league, people and a great club such as Everton. It is fabulous,” he announced.
Paco Alcacer to Leicester?
Everton and Leicester are set to do battle for the signing of Barcelona striker Paco Alcacer according to Calcio Mercato. Alcacer has largely featured in a bit-part role for the Catalans since signing from Valencia, and is looking for more game-time. Barcelona have slapped a price tag of €30 million on his head.
Real Madrid
Luka Modric looking for Madrid exit
Croatian ace Luka Modric is keen on a move to Inter Milan according to reports in Daily Mail. Inter have three Croatian players in their squad already and are looking to use them as bait to tempt Modric to the club.
Modric won the Golden Ball for his efforts in the World Cup and is arguably the greatest midfielder in Europe at the moment. However, Madrid might not be willing to part with the former Spurs midfielder so soon after they lost Cristiano Ronaldo.
Madrid wanted Salah to be Ronaldo's replacement
Reports have emerged today that suggested Madrid were interested in signing Liverpool star Mohamed Salah to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo's departure. According to Spanish outlet, El Pais, Salah's representatives had a chat with Madrid officials but the player decided against a move, signing a lucrative new deal at Liverpool.
Having failed to tempt Salah away from Anfield, Madrid then turned to Eden Hazard but were met with firm resistance from Chelsea. The club are yet to make a marquee signing this window and fans are growing increasingly frustrated.
Real Madrid players worried about transfer activity
After the side's loss to Manchester United in the International Champions Cup, reports emerged that all is not well in the Real Madrid dressing room. The players have grown disillusioned with Gareth Bale, who has been tipped to be Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement, and feel that he is not a worthy enough successor to Ronaldo.
Madrid have remained largely inactive this window and that has created some tension in the dressing room.
