Latest Football Transfer Stories, Rumors And Titbits For The 28th of July 2015

Our man Paul Ayorinde as compiled top transfer stories for the 28th of July 2015

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Done Deals:

– Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Jose Angel Crespo from Cordoba on a three-year deal.

– Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of Arturo Vidal on a four-year deal from Juventus.

– Carpi have announced the signing of midfielder Raphael Martinho from Catania.

– Atletico Madrid have signed Filipe Luis from Chelsea on a four-year deal.

– Anderlecht have confirmed the signing of Stefano Okaka from Sampdoria.

– Palermo have confirmed the signing of Montpellier defender Abdelhamid El Kaoutari on a four-year deal.

– Marseille have announced they have reached an agreement in principle for the signing of former Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby.

Arturo Vidal joins FC Bayern München photo credit FC Bayern München
Arturo Vidal joins FC Bayern München photo credit FC Bayern München

Today’s rumours and reports:

– Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been at Aston Villa’s training ground today, according to Sky Sports sources.

– The agent of Inter full-back Yuto Nagatomo admits a swap deal with Galatasaray for Felipe Melo is ‘possible’.

– Aston Villa are close to agreeing a €10m deal for Nantes midfielder Jordan Veretout, according to reports

– Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero declares ‘it breaks my heart a little’ to see Stefano Okaka join Anderlecht.

– Chelsea are interested in Galatasaray defender Alex Telles, according to reports.

– Blackburn Rovers have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Bournemouth in regards to compensation for Joshua King.

– Norwich are reportedly close to agreeing a loan deal for Liverpool defender Andre Wisdom.

– Napoli have reportedly agreed a deal with Empoli for defender Elseid Hysaj.

– Wolfsburg winger Ivan Perisic’s agent calls for patience, but believes a transfer to Inter could be concluded ‘within a week’.

– Torino have reportedly turned down a €15million bid from Napoli for Serbia international Nikola Maksimovic.

– Manchester United will not make a move for Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi this summer, according to reports.

– AC Milan have rejected a bid from Newcastle for French forward M’Baye Niang, according to reports.

– Genoa full-back Luca Antonini is reportedly a target for Glasgow Celtic.

– Anderlecht president Roger Vanden Stock has described Sevilla’s offer for Belgium playmaker Dennis Praet as “ridiculous”.

– Fiorentina will reportedly turn to Roma striker Mattia Destro as a replacement for Mario Gomez.

– Reports suggest Roma want to sell four players including Ashley Cole before they continue to press for Manchester City’s Edin Dzeko.

– Napoli have reportedly struck a deal to sign Tottenham defender Vlad Chiriches for around €6million.

– West Brom have agreed a fee of £8million for Hull defender James Chester, according to Sky Sports sources.

– Serie A newcomers Carpi will try to sign Fabio Borini from Liverpool, according to Sky Sport Italia.

– According to L’Équipe, West Ham United are preparing a bid for SM Caen defensive midfielder N’Golo Kanté.

– Southampton are trying to sign QPR defender Steven Caulker on loan with a view to an £8m permanent deal, according to reports.

Mario Balotelli, photo credit liverpoolfc.com

– Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero has not ruled out moving for Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli this summer,although a big discount would be needed before he would seriously consider a bid.

– Barcelona are interested in signing Celta Vigo winger Nolito, according to reports.

– Crystal Palace have asked Swansea City about the availability of defender Ashley Williams.

Mitchel Platini
Mitchel Platini

Football tit bits:

– Mexico sacks coach Miguel Herrera after alleged fight with journalist. The Mexico Football Federation voted on Tuesday to
sack coach Miguel Herrera following an alleged incident that took place at Philadelphia International Airport following El Tri’s Gold Cup win over Jamaica.

– Michel Platini is set to declare he will run for the FIFA presidency this week.

– Edinson Cavani has been suspended for Uruguay’s next two World Cup qualifiers for his part in a confrontation with Chile’s Gonzalo Jara at the Copa América.

– The Brazil midfielder Fred failed a doping test during the Copa América in Chile earlier this summer, according to
reports in Brazil.

– Spain’s anti-violence commission has fined Barcelona €66,000 after the Catalan club’s fans booed the national anthem before the Copa del Rey final in May.

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