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

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.