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Real Madrid hold secret talks with Marco Verratti and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 7th July, 2017

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Real Madrid looking to hijack Barcelona’s no.1 target

Rest of the world

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates after The Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Marseille are frontrunners to sign Olivier Giroud

Arsenal to make an advanced offer for Thomas Lemar

AS Monaco have received a second bid from Arsenal for winger Thomas Lemar. L'equipe reports that the Gunners have bid £40 million for the winger after seeing their first bid of £35 million get rejected. But this bid is set to be rejected as well with Monaco valuing Lemar at £60 million. The player too is not very keen on leaving Monaco this summer.

Marseille in pole position to land Olivier Giroud

The Telegraph has reported that the French club believe that they are the favourites to sign Arsenal's Olivier Giroud. West Ham United and Everton are also interested but Marseille believe that their offer of €28 million plus add-ons will be enough for the Gunners to sell Giroud. The French striker is also keen on returning to his homeland and might prefer Marseille's offer over that of Everton's.

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