New twist might force Neymar to stay at Barcelona and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 2nd August 2017

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on August 2, 2017:

La Liga

Neymar might be forced to stay at FC Barcelona

Despite the club officially stating that the Brazilian wants to leave in a world record move to PSG, one final hurdle has come in the way of this historic transfer. La Liga president Javier Tebas has accused the Parisians of financial doping whilst bringing up the topic of state-backed clubs.

Tebas also made it clear that the league would not accept an offer from PSG because the money they were willing to shell out was not from "standalone profits". The Spanish league supremo is confident that he has enough evidence to stop this transfer from happening this summer.

Meanwhile, PSG officials are on their way to Spain for a meeting in the La Liga offices.

Alvaro Negredo to leave Valencia

According to AS, the 31-year-old is ready to leave Valencia and is expected to announce his next destination soon. Negredo is valued at around £14 million by Los Che, with Turkish side, Besiktas, favourites for his signature. Swansea City and Leeds United are also interested in the former Manchester City striker but Negredo wants to test himself in Turkey rather than stay for another stint in England.

Serie A

Anthony Martial has agreed to join Inter Milan

Inter Milan have reached an agreement with Anthony Martial

Despite Jose Mourinho confirming that the Frenchman features in his future plans, the Daily Express understands that Inter Milan have reached an agreement with the player's representatives. It is claimed that Inter have lured Anthony Martial to the San Siro by promising to build a team around him next season. This has also given rise to the possibility of Ivan Perisic moving in the opposite direction with Inter now ready to do business with United for the Croatian.

Riyad Mahrez to hand in transfer request

In what will be welcome news for AS Roma and their sporting director Monchi, Riyad Mahrez is all set to hand in a transfer request in a bid to force a move this summer. Daily Mirror claims that Leicester are not budging from their £50 million valuation of the Algerian but the Romans are not ready to offer more than £35 million. However, the 2015/16 Premier League champions might have to let go of their prized player because of his threat to go on strike if his demands aren't met.

Suso to sign a new contract at AC Milan

Tottenham's top target Suso might sign a new deal with the Rossoneri if Tuttomercatoweb is to be believed. It is reported that Suso's agent has met with the club to broker a new deal for his client. The 23-year-old still has two years left on his current deal and is now expected to extend it by a further three years, resulting in his deal with Milan running till 2022.

Bundesliga

FC Barcelona want Ousmane Dembele to replace Neymar

Borussia Dortmund expected to receive a huge bid for Ousmane Dembele

If Neymar leaves FC Barcelona this month, the Catalans have decided to sign highly rated Ousmane Dembele as his direct replacement. Dembele joined Borussia Dortmund last season from Rennes and had a breakthrough campaign in Germany. Mundo Deportivo reports that Dortmund are not expected to stand in the player's way if he wishes to leave but will demand a fee in the region of £80 million.

Vincent Janssen attracting interest from Borussia Monchengladbach

Bild understands that the Dutch striker has attracted the attention of the German giants with Monchengladbach ready to bid £12 million for Vincent Janssen. He still has three years left on his current deal with Spurs but has failed to adapt to life in the Premier League. Janssen's agent has also reportedly asked him to leave England and start afresh, with Borussia Monchengladbach emerging as a potential destination.

Premier League

Chris Smalling is wanted by five Premier League clubs

Arsenal players sense that Alexis Sanchez wants to leave

According to the Daily Mail, Alexis Sanchez has convinced his teammates that he wants a new challenge and is fixated on leaving the Gunners. Manchester City and PSG have expressed their interest in the Chilean but Arsenal have remained firm in their stance so far. Meanwhile, Sanchez is training hard in order to play one last time for Arsenal, in the Community Shield against Chelsea.

Chris Smalling wanted by five clubs

The England international believes that with the arrival of Victor Lindelof, his first team chances are bleak. Smalling wants to leave Manchester United to have a fighting chance of making England's squad for the next World Cup. TMW claims that the likes of West Bromwich Albion, Burnley, Leicester, Stoke City and Crystal Palace are all interested in the centre-back.

Ligue 1

Spain return on the cards?

Angel Di Maria open to Barcelona move

According to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalans have been in touch with Angel Di Maria's representatives in order to discuss a potential return to Spain this summer. The 29-year-old is ready to leave the Parisians and thinks that playing with his good friend Lionel Messi would benefit his career.

Arsenal continue pursuit of Thomas Lemar

Despite seeing two of their bids being rejected by AS Monaco, the Gunners have continued to chase talented winger, Thomas Lemar. Sky Sports has reported that Arsenal are expected to make a third bid, of above £50 million, for the 21-year-old, with the Gallic outfit expected to accept this bid. Lemar had recently expressed his desire to leave Monaco who do not want an unhappy player in the squad.