Live Transfer Blog: EPL, La Liga and Rest of Europe (12th July 2016)

Any guesses on the most expensive signing this summer window so far?

Take a deep breath. Go for a fag.

Because the answer is.... HULK!

Signed by Shanghai SIPG for £46.1m

Incredible?!

Read the full story on #SaintsFC's @ryanbertrand3 signing a new five-year contract at the club: https://t.co/zaVsnEw2kl
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 12, 2016

Manchester United target Paul Pogba is 'very happy at Juventus and NOT desperate to move' - Mino Raiola

Pogba's agent told The Times, "He is in no rush to leave, and Juventus do not want him to go. They want him to renew his contract.

"There is a lot of talk about Paul's future, but maybe he will not leave Juventus, they are a club that want to keep their star players."

More on Chelsea:

According to the Daily Star, Chelsea are preparing a move for Lazio playmaker, Felipe Anderson.

The 23-year-old Brazilian was in impressive form last season, with seven goals and four assists in all competitions.

He was heavily linked with Manchester United last season, with Lazio claiming that they had rejected a €50 million bid from the Old Trafford club last summer.

OFFICIAL: Barcelona confirm Umtiti signing

Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti for €25 million.

The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract at the Nou Camp after representing France at the Euros, where he played in both the semi final against Germany and the final defeat to Portugal.

He will be officially presented as a Barca player on Friday.

5 biggest transfers which might actually happen this season

Take a closer look at @UmtitiSam , the new @FCBarcelona player https://t.co/N88Lzn3O29 #UmtitiFCB pic.twitter.com/w7Yp7yI2Gw
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 12, 2016

Chelsea making transfer advances

N'Golo Kante looks almost certain to leave the Foxes this summer after rejecting a new contract worth £100,000 per week and has a £20 million buyout clause in his current deal.

New Blues boss Antonio Conte started his new job yesterday and has identified Kante as his number one transfer target and is confident of beating the likes of Real Madrid, Arsenal and Juventus to his signature.

Good news for Chelsea fans

Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly, reportedly turned down a new contract at Serie A club, Napoli.

That will come as a major boost to Chelsea, who are looking to add a centre-back to their squad but have so far had little luck in the market, notably turning their attention away from Juventus and Italy man Leonardo Bonucci.

Everton are also said to be interested in signing Koulibaly.

West Ham are reportedly negotiating with AC Milan over the transfer of Colombian striker Carlos Bacca.

The Guardian say the Hammers’ previous offer was rebuffed but they have not given up hope of landing the former Sevilla forward.

Bacca, 29, is believed to be desperate to play European football next season, which Milan cannot offer him.

BLOW! Morata will not be joining Arsenal this summer.

According to Spanish newspaper, AS, Real Madrid have declared that Álvaro Morata is not for sale and the club will not listen to any offers for the player.

Real Madrid brought the striker back to the club after he played a key role in Juventus' double winning side of 2015/16.

Chelsea Fan: WOW MARIO!

Chelsea are preparing a £34m bid for Portugal winger Joao Mario, according to Portuguese newspaper, O Bola.

Chelsea are desperate to make a few signings as Antonio Conte has now dedicated himself to the transfer market after the Euros.

GET OUT OF MY ARSE-NAL!
BUT IT'S MY HOME TOO... :'(

Thierry Henry to leave coaching role after Arsene Wenger rejected his offer to work for free.

Manchester United could make a shock move for Moussa Sissoko if they fail to land Paul Pogba this summer, according to The Mirror.

Sissoko is now the third French midfielder to be linked with a move to Old Trafford after Blaise Matuidi was also earmarked to sign for the club as back up.

Pogba is Jose Mourinho's main target in this transfer window, but with Juventus unwilling to sell or bargain, United could move on or use the same as a bait strategy in dealing with it at ease.

Transfer Battle in North London

Inter Milan have put a £43m price tag on 23-year-old forward Mauro Icardi, who is a target for Tottenham and Arsenal.

(Source: AS in Spanish)

More on Manchester United:

José Mourinho will send scouts to watch West Ham midfielder Reece Oxford play for England U19s against the Netherlands. (Source: Mirror)

Romelu Lukaku's younger brother attracting attention!

Lazio are ready to join Watford in a battle to sign Jordan Lukaku, who played alongside his elder sibling Romelu Lukaku for Belgium at the Euro.

The defender from K.V. Oostende has been enquired about by Lazio as his club will be ready to cash in on him this summer, with his contract due to expire next year.

Straight outta Mata!

Juan Mata of Man Utd has been shown the red flag as expected due to the arrival of Mourinho who deems him slow and lacking defensive ability.

Everton had expressed strong interest in the creative midfielder but Villareal have joined the race to sign the Spaniard.

So which white flag is he flying to?

We have a done deal! Tottenham get their man Vincent Janssen

Transfer complete: Vincent Janssen signs. Full story here - https://t.co/raDxvj1Lw4 pic.twitter.com/wcpzvVmBou
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 12, 2016

Mario Gotze will not be moving to Anfield!

Jurgen Klopp has decided against reuniting with former Dortmund star Mario Gotze, according to Liverpool Echo.

Apparently, Klopp is happy with the signing of Sadio Mane from Southampton and has pulled out of the race to sign the Bayern Munich playmaker.

It now remains to be seen whether Gotze signs for boyhood club Borussia Dortmund or makes a move to the Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur, with the latter possibility only adding spice to the waging tongues of EPL fans.

Forever young?

According to The Sun, former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger, 39, is training with Liverpool in the hope of earning a contract, having last played a Premier League game 14 years ago!

Go Alex, keep the goal in your sweatpants...

Witsel hit sell?

Axel Witsel, who emerged as one of the hit midfielders in a quality Belgian line-up has attracted attention from several clubs, while Everton made him a target. However, they have missed the bus with Napoli reported to have offered him a four-year contract that Zenit St Petersburg are ready to accept.

As informed earlier, Sissoko's price tag rocketed out of critical velocity!

More on this news, French midfielder newsmaker Moussa Sissoko's agent has commented on Newcastle United's policy being stubborn and ahead of time, despite the Frenchman's heroics in the Euro finals.

Speaking to Foot Mercato, the agent who also acts on behalf of fellow Magpies Aleksandar Mitrovic, Henri Saivet and Emmanuel Riviere said, “It has never been a question that there was a more elevated clause. The club has always said that they would let Moussa leave for between €18m to €25m maximum"

Hammer on the anvil?

All quiet on the Western front right now. Manchester United must be adding up those last few pounds in order to get Pogba. How many players do you think they will sign this window? Who do you think they'll sign. Get involved. Comment below.

Latest: Dortmund's found a replacement for Mkhitarayan.

Borussia Dortmund have found a gorgeous fit in a player that not only fits their profile but also has an uncontrollable fire burning inside due to lack of first-team opportunities.

The player is none other than the former rojiblancos Arda Turan. Barcelona are willing to consider offers if their £25.5m valuation is met, according to MARCA.

Arsenal could also be in the race to sign the Turkish midfielder if they fail to agree to a deal with Julian Draxler.

Official: Saints complete Hojbjerg signing from Bayern.

After reaping profits off groomed players Sadio Mane, Graziano Pelle and Victor Wanyama, Southampton are now in the hunt for finding replacements that they can nurture again.

After signing Nathan Redmond from relegated Norwich, Southampton announced the joining of yet another bundle of energy, midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Southampton director told the press, “At the age of just 20, he is already an established international player with Denmark and has gained significant and valuable experience while at Bayern Munich and in the Bundesliga.

“We now have the perfect blend of positional strength, experience and dynamic youth in our midfield slots. There will be healthy competition, but also the required depth and robustness for our challenge in the Europa League.

Sissoko has left an impression, so has his market price!

French midfielder Moussa Sissoko's tag just reset to £35m from £25m following his fine run of form at the Euro.

Arsenal and Liverpool have both looked at the player's profile and might consider him a fit.

However, a chinese dude working at the account's end of the Newcastle office might not want to strike a bargain!

Mou to offload FOUR major players?!

Isn't Mourinho a former Real Madrid manager? He seems to have forgotten that as what could be on his mind is offsetting his expenses. The Man Utd manager has expressed his desire to trim his side, but the latest reports suggest that the numbers could include four important players Blind, Schweinsteiger, Mata and Rojo.

Mata news comes as no surprise and Schweinsteiger has already been linked with a move to PSG, which is probably held up in case they have to opt for plan B called Blaise Matuidi.

But in the present scenario at Old Trafford, is selling major players to fund the Pogba deal a necessity while you still have the warchest to do so any way?

The prices are just going through the roof this summer

West Ham chairman David Sullivan had announced a £50m tag on Dmitri Payet, but now that seems to have been shot up to £100m after his Euro heroics. Why not? Fellow Frenchman Paul Pogba lived in the shadow of Payet's limelight yet is in the market for £100m. With the sublime form that he is in, West Ham find it only reasonable to slap a bold tag as if its a live auction.

Well well, it could turn out to be so!

Counting.. Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, Manchester City and?

Next England manager: Success(or) failure?

The FA is scouting options for the top managerial post and have reportedly interviewed Sam Allardyce. Big Sam is presently coaching Sunderland who he helped survive relegation last season. With Roy Hodgson axed and English football in jitters, can they FA summon someone who'd do more good than helping the lot overestimate themselves?

To bring out the national team's true expression, Steve Bruce is considered as an option!

Maybe, the English are ruining themselves with their jingoism!

Liverpool offload Martin Skrtel, who's next?

Slovakian star Skrtel will fly to Turkey today to complete his £5.5m move to Fenerbahce.

The Liverpool defender fell down the pecking order under Klopp's helm. He was considered surplus after the arrival of Joel Matip and expected progress of Joe Gomez, while is keen on first-team action.

Earlier, it was reported that Klopp would be offloading up to 9 players to make a lean side that he could focus on. Take a guess on who is not waking up in Liverpool tomorrow.

Payet available for £50m!

Dimitri Payet for 50m! When people can buy Sterling for 50m surely Payet will find a suitor? Someone? Anyone?

Shock move confirmed: Graziano Pelle goes to China to secure an insurance policy!

The impressive Italian forward signed for Chinese Super League's Shandong Luneng in a deal worth £13m.

The Saints will make a £5m profit on the striker they acquired from Feyenoord 2 years ago, but the real reason behind the shock move besides Southampton's willingness to listen to offers is the big money offered by the chinese club.

Pelle would be making £6million-a-year worth £260,000-a-week that would make him the sixth-highest paid player in the world!

These Arsenal rumours are getting ridiculous!

Alas it is my job to report every rumour under the sun, so here goes: Arsenal are apparently interested in signing French superstar Antoine Griezmann. Arsenal fans I know how you feel! THIS. HAPPENS. EVERY. SINGLE. TRANSFER. WINDOW

Crystal Palace want to sign FIFA superstar Davide Santon

FIFA 13 fans will remember Davide Santon as the full-back whose ratings rose to 90+. In real life however, it is fair to say that Santon has not lived up to the hype. However, Alan Pardew wants to give the former Newcastle man another go in the Premier League

Liverpool close to signing Benfica superstar!

Woah! This came out of nowhere! Benfica star Talisca has "told friends" that he will be joining Liverpool this summer according to latest reports from O jogo! Klopp has a plan and he is IMPLEMENTING it

Bye Giroud, Welcome Higuain?

We will start of the day with a juicy one! According to sources from Gianluca DiMarzio, Arsenal are ready to offer Giroud in order to lower the asking price for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain.

Arsene Wenger time to give Arsenal fans false hope and not sign anyone till deadline day again?

Good morning folks and welcome to another day of transfer madness! The dust around Ronaldo's and Portugal's Euro 2016 triumph is finally settling down and the focus will now definitely shift to the club sides and their preparations for the upcoming seasons!

Sit tight and enjoy all the gossip, done deals and breaking news from the crazy world of football transfers!

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