Why Messi is yet to sign new contract and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 22nd August 2017

English Premier League

Chelsea will make another attempt to sign Belotti

Chelsea to make fourth bid for Andrea Belotti

Despite seeing 3 of their bids get rejected, the English Premier League champions are plotting a 4th bid to lure the striker to Stamford Bridge to partner Alvaro Morata. The latest bid is believed to be around £91 million.

Liverpool close in on Kovacic

The English Premier League side have identified Real Madrid's Mateo Kovacic as a possible target.

The Croatian is believed to have fallen down the pecking order at Madrid and could be open to a switch. Liverpool have reportedly agreed terms verbally and will make an official offer soon.

Lemar could yet join the Gunners

According to French outlet Le 10 Sport, AS Monaco could be ready to sanction Thomas Lemar's departure. This has instilled new hope in the Gunners and another bid seems likely to be launched.

Spurs enquire about Foyth

Sky sources are reporting that Tottenham have made enquires for Estudiantes defender Juan Foyth.

Reports in Argentina say that the 19-year old has been left out of their squad to play Nacional in the Copa Sudamericana clash this week.