Transfer news and rumours of the day: 18th August, 2016

Premier League

Ricardo Rodriguez has again been linked with a move away from Wolfsburg

- Chelsea are preparing a £22million bid for Wolfsburg’s Ricardo Rodriguez to sort out their defensive options. Antonio Conte has failed to sign the likes of Leonardo Bonucci, and Kalidou Koulbaly which has forced The Blues to shift their target. Rodriguez was previously linked with a move to Arsenal but Gunners failed to agree a deal with the Bundesliga side.

- According to TransferMarketWeb, Arsenal are preparing a £43 million offer to try and persuade Wolfsburg to let go of their star man Julian Draxler. Although Wolfsburg are reluctant to sell Draxler, the Gunners are desperate to add an attacker to their squad before the end of summer transfer window.

- Manchester United’s rumoured move for Gabriel Barbosa is off, according to the player’s agent and club president. According to Brazil publication UOL, Santos president Modesto Roma met with Chelsea representatives earlier this week but is yet to receive a formal offer for the 19-year-old attacker.