Transfer news and rumours of the day: 10th August, 2016

Modified Aug 10, 2016 17:34 GMT

Mauro Icardi on his way to Stamford Bridge?

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- Newcastle are close to completing the transfer of 23-year-old Frankfurt striker Luc Castaignos. According to Chronicle, the striker took his medical earlier today and will be announced as a Newcastle United player in next 24 hours.

- According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Aston Villa have reportedly tabled a €17 million offer for Bologna midfielder Amadou Diawara. The 19-year-old is one of the most in-demand players this summer with Napoli, Inter Milan and PSG interested in his signature.

- Arsenal could make an offer for out of favor striker Wilfried Bony after he was told that he has no place in the Manchester City side this summer. However, Arsene Wenger is not sure of Bony’s abilities to be a top striker who can lead Arsenal’s attack next season.

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