Real Madrid star set to sign lucrative new contract, Arsenal agree terms with top target and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 9th September 2017

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William Carvalho could still become a Hammer

West Ham to return for William Carvalho

After failing to complete a deal for William Carvalho in the summer transfer window, English Premier League side West Ham became embroiled in a nasty spat with the player's current club Sporting Lisbon, after the latter complained that the former indulged in tapping up the player.

However, despite the ugliness of the situation, the Hammers are reportedly expected to make a fresh bid for the Portuguese in the January transfer window

Barcelona monitoring Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt

The 18-year old centre-back has been making quite a commotion in the Netherlands after impressing fans and pundits, alike.

Reports emerging from Europe suggest that Barcelona have sent scouts to monitor the teenager, and could make an offer for the Dutchman soon.