Barcelona set to sign two Premier League superstars following Neymar sale and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 3rd 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 3, 2017:

La Liga

FC Barcelona to use Neymar funds to sign Coutinho and Eden Hazard

The Sun has claimed that Barcelona are ready to splash the entirety of the funds which they receive from the sale of Neymar. With the Brazilian set to join PSG for €222 million, the Catalans have decided to use that to sign Eden Hazard and Philippe Coutinho. Barcelona have been trying to lure Coutinho to Spain for the last 10 days. They will also start negotiations with Chelsea soon for the sale of the Belgian wizard, Hazard.

Neymar's shirt number at PSG revealed

According to sources in France, Neymar is set to be unveiled as the Parisians' new number 10. He is set to take the jersey from Javier Pastore who is reportedly more than happy to give away his number to the Brazilian. Neymar is expected to arrive in Paris tomorrow and might be officially announced as a Paris Saint-Germain player in the next couple of days.

Serie A

Arturo Vidal is on his way to Inter Milan

Inter Milan close in on Arturo Vidal

According to FC Inter News, the Bayern Munich midfielder wants a return to Italy and has already agreed personal terms with the Nerazzurri. Inter Milan are in the market for a marquee player and have reportedly captured their man for around €50 million. Vidal is expected to earn €7.5 million per year at Inter.

Juventus contact Atletico Madrid over Jose Gimenez's availability

The Argentine centre back, Jose Gimenez, is unsure of his future with the Colchoneros and hence has not signed a contract extension with them. Juventus have entered the equation and have reportedly met with the player's agent in Milan. Tuttosport reveals that Juventus' Sporting Director Fabio Paratici met with Gimenez's agent to discuss a move this month. Gimenez is open to a move to Italy and with just 12 months remaining on his contract, he won't cost much.

Bundesliga

Emre Mor is set to dazzle in the Premier League

Emre Mor on his way to the Premier League

The Turkish starlet has found it tough to muster game time at Borussia Dortmund and is, therefore, looking for a new challenge. Goal claims that Everton have emerged as the favourites to sign the 20-year-old and have beaten the likes of AS Roma, Fiorentina and Inter Milan to his signature. Mor is expected to arrive at Merseyside in the next week.

Arsenal's bid for Ousmane Dembele is rejected

Mundo Deportivo has claimed that Borussia Dortmund have rejected an approach for Ousmane Dembele. The Gunners are preparing for life without Alexis Sanchez who is expected to depart after the Community Shield. But Dortmund are eager to keep hold of the 20-year-old for another season and have rebuffed Arsenal's enquiry for the Frenchman.

Premier League

The Argentine is set to join Tottenham Hotspur

Chelsea will not sell Diego Costa below their valuation of £50 million

Though Diego Costa has gone on strike stating that he is keen on rejoining Atletico Madrid, Chelsea have stood firm in £50 million valuation of the striker. Instead, Antonio Conte is ready to run down Costa's contract and is determined to not sell the striker below the asking price.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is eager to sign Costa but the Colchoneros are unwilling to spend more than £30 million for the 28-year-old.

Spurs set to announce their first signing of the summer

The Lilywhites have finally made a move in the transfer market with Mauricio Pochettino raiding his former club to sign a player. The Sun claims that Paulo Gazzaniga is on his way to White Hart Lane in a £2 million deal. Spurs are in the market for a backup keeper with Pochettino believing that the 23-year-old has all the skills necessary to be successful

Rest of the world

Chris Wood scored 30 goals last season

Kylian Mbappe hands in transfer request

L'Equipe has claimed that 18-year-old Kylian Mbappe has grown tired of waiting for a new lucrative offer from Monaco, instead deciding to hand in a transfer request. This has alerted the likes of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona who are set to battle it out for the hottest prospect in world football. Monaco value him at around £150 million which has caused Arsenal and Liverpool to drop out of the race.

Besiktas want Chris Wood

The Turkish giants have identified the Leeds hitman as the ideal candidate to replace Vincent Aboubakar who has joined FC Porto on loan. Chris Wood scored 30 goals last season and is also a target for Swansea and Stoke. Besiktas are ready to pay £20 million for the New Zealand striker with the Premier League clubs hesitating to meet the asking price.