Transfer news and rumours of the day: 4th August, 2016

Modified Aug 04, 2016 16:21 GMT

riyad mahrez — Will Mahrez move to Arsenal?

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- Everton are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool striker Christian Benteke. The Express claims that Ronald Koeman sees Benteke as the ideal option if Romelu Lukaku leaves Goodison Park this summer. Benteke is valued at £32m by the Anfield club.

- Manchester United have completed Paul Pogba’s record-breaking transfer, reports Manchester Evening News. Local newspaper are convinced of the deal being wrapped up with news to be broken after Pogba’s lengthy summer break gets over on August 6.

- Leicester City owner has made it clear that Riyad Mahrez is not for sale in a cheeky Instagram post. Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha posted a picture holding Mahrez’s ears and captioned it as “You not for sell”. Make that what you want to Arsenal fans.

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