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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. The countdown has begun. We're only 10 days away from the end of the summer transfer window.
With teams across Europe looking to plug holes in their sides, here's a quick look at all the important transfer news and rumours from across Europe.
English Premier League
Arsenal to offer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain new contract
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Amid transfer speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea, Arsenal's contract rebel could shed his tag in the coming days. The Englishman has under 12 months left on his contract, but had previously failed to sign a new deal with the English giants.
However, reports from the Daily Star claim that the Gunners are set to offer the winger a new contract that will see him allegedly earn an astronomical £125,000-a-week. The Arsenal hierarchy are allegedly optimistic that Chamberlain will accept the new terms and pen a deal at the Emirates in the coming days.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to become a Red Devil once again
Despite being released after suffering a career-threatening knee injury, Super Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic has stunned the world with the speed of his recovery, and could regain fitness much sooner than anticipated.
With AC Milan lurking for the striker, Jose Mourinho seems to be wasting no time in tying the titan down to the club, and could offer Zlatan a new contract in the next few days, which could bring the 35-year old right back to Old Trafford, according to ESPN.
Barcelona end interest in Philippe Coutinho
After what turned out to be quite a rollercoaster transfer saga, it finally looks like Philippe Coutinho will be staying put at Liverpool, as per manager Jurgen Klopp's wishes. After an intense pursuit for the Brazilian, Barcelona have reportedly ended their interest in the midfielder.
According to the Daily Express, Liverpool have nonchalantly missed the deadline set by Barcelona to accept their final offer for Coutinho. As things stand, the 25-year old will remain a Red this season.
Bundesliga
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hints at exit; triggers speculation
Borussia Dortmund's prized striker has added fuel to the fire by hinting at a potential exit, alerting Chelsea and AC Milan in the process. The striker has been in tremendous form, scoring 40 times in 46 appearances in all competitions last season.
After initially letting slip that he was excited by the thought of moving back to AC Milan, the 28-year old has now publicly admitted that he's considering a move.
The striker spoke to Radio Montecarlo Italy and said, “I am still reflecting on whether I should leave or not. This club and these fans are incredible, but if I want to grow, I feel I need to leave," when quizzed about his future.
Ousmane Dembele to Barcelona deal stalls
Following the widely publicized move of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona have been on an incessant hunt for a suitable replacement. Ousmane Dembele has been a notable target. The Catalans have been pursuing him for a considerable amount of time and had even reportedly tabled a bid of £82 million for the Frenchman.
However, according to reports from L'Equipe, the deal seems to have stalled after Dortmund shot the offer down with a bullet in the form of a £136 million valuation. The reports claim that Barcelona have not responded to the counter as of yet, but are expected to imminently do so.
VfB Stuttgart want Leicester City's Daniel Amartey
Recently promoted to the Bundesliga, German side VfB Stuttgart look to continue their victorious ways in the top flight of German football, and will require reinforcements to do so.
Leicester City's Daniel Amartey has emerged as a potential target, as the Ghanaian has made 41 appearances for the Foxes, but started just 23. The 22-year old would like to leave in search of first-team football - something Stuttgart can provide him with.
Sources from Germany claims that talks are underway and that Amartey could be allowed to leave, should Stuttgart make an appropriate offer.
Serie A
Inter Milan inch closer towards finalizing a deal for Joao Cancelo
The Serie A giants started their season with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Fiorentina last night and seem inclined on building on the start. The Milan club are insistent on making the most of the transfer window are now believed to be closing in on yet another signing this summer.
Valencia's Joao Cancelo has reportedly undergone and passed a medical with Inter Milan and is expected to complete the formalities at the soonest, according to Football Italia.
AC Milan offered Jack Wilshere
English Premier League side Arsenal are on a mission to sell a few players before the end of the transfer window and have reportedly offered AC Milan one of their prized possessions - Jack Wilshere.
Milan have started the season with a resounding 3-0 victory over Crotone, after what has turned out to be a mammoth transfer window for the Rossoneri. Reports in The Sun claim that the Milan hierarchy, however, are concerned over Wilshere's fitness, as the injury-prone 25-year old could be a dangerous investment. With under 10 days left before the window closes, it won't be long before we see how this ends.
Wesley Hoedt completes exit from Lazio
The Dutch centre-back has officially completed a move to English Premier League side Southampton, according to Sky Sources.
Reports from the same sources last week had claimed that the English side were closing in on the 23-year old, and have now subsequently claimed that the deal is in fact done, with the fee believed to be roughly around £17 million.
La Liga
Atletico Madrid agree fee for Diego Costa
Costa, it seems, has finally had his way as English Premier League champions Chelsea have finally agreed to sell their wantaway striker. The Brazilian who publicly fell out with Antonio Conte last season was told he could leave over a text message.
The 28-year old has expressed his desire to go back to Atletico Madrid and will be ecstatic now that the deal looks like it's happening.Sport Bible have reported that the La Liga side have finally agreed with Chelsea on a £50 million fee and will perhaps loan the player until they can register him, once they have served their transfer ban in January of next year.
Barcelona look to Di Maria after failing to sign Coutinho
The La Liga side have started their season pretty much exactly where they left off last season. However, the enormous void left by Neymar is yet to be occupied. The Camp Nou outfit have relentlessly pursued Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho, only to be mercilessly rejected.
As per Sky Sources, Barcelona have now reportedly ended their interest in the Brazilian, and have averted their gaze towards Paris Saint-Germain's Angel Di Maria. The Argentinian is rich in La Liga experience, having played for rivals Real Madrid in the past.
With under 10 days left before the window shuts, and talks over Ousmane Dembele stalled, the reports suggest that an offer is imminent as Barcelona will fight tooth and nail for what seems to be their last chance at replacing Neymar.
Real Madrid to sign De Gea next summer
In what's becoming the transfer saga of the decade, Real Madrid have pulled yet another plot-twist. The La Liga champions registered interest in the goalkeeper earlier this summer, but to no avail, as the 26-year old was wary of Keylor Navas and didn't intend on playing second fiddle.
The Spanish side made a humble retreat, but plan on getting their man next summer. Reports from Spain claim that club have already set the wheels in motion and that club president Florentino Perez has told Navas that he will be leaving the club in June, despite being on a contract until 2020.
Ligue 1 and the rest of the World
Kylian Mbappe sent home from training; intensifies Paris Saint-Germain speculation
Monaco's teen sensation's future holds the world's rapt attention. Ever since Mbappe broke into the spotlight, he was touted to move to Real Madrid. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as frontrunners for the Frenchman.
Meanwhile, despite Monaco's adamant desire to keep Mbappe, things seem to be spiraling out of control, with reports in the Daily Express claiming that an altercation that took place between Mbappe and a fellow player in training, could help PSG's case.
It remains to be seen what Mbappe's future holds.
Samir Nasri completes move to Antalyaspor
The former Manchester City player has officially completed a move to Turkish side Antalyaspor. The Frenchman was told that he had no future in Manchester under new coach Pep Guardiola, and has subsequently been sold for a reported fee of £3.2 million.
Manchester City issued a statement that said,
"Everybody at the club wishes Samir good luck in the next chapter of his career and would like to thank him for some fantastic memories."
