Here are the top Transfer Stories as compiled by Our man Paul Ayorinde the 16th of August 2015
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Done Deals:
– Eibar have signed midfielder Simone Verdi from AC Milan on a season-long loan deal.
– Norwegian side Rosenborg BK have completed the signing of midfielder Andres Konradsen from Rennes.
– Chelsea have completed the signing of Baba Rahman from Augsburg for an undisclosed fee.
Today’s reports and rumours:
– AC Milan attacking midfielder Suso has been linked with a return to Spain, with Malaga and Villarreal reportedly interested.
– Wolfsburg have said they are expecting to receive an improved offer for Kevin De Bruyne.
– According to reports, Manchester City’s Eliaquim Mangala will be loaned to Valencia as part of the Otamendi deal.
– According to Sky Sports, Barcelona forward Pedro has not moved any closer to joining Manchester United.
– According to reports in France, Saint-Etienne are reportedly closing in on a loan deal for Villarreal midfielder Javier Espinosa.
– Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will send representatives to Italy to try and seal a move for Caligari midfielder Godfred Donsah, according to reports.
– Alberto Gilardino’s representatives will meet with Palermo tomorrow to negotiate a transfer, according to reports.
– Davide Santon, Marco Andreolli and Danilo D’Ambrosio will reportedly follow Mateo Kovacic out of Inter Milan.
– According to reports in Spain, Nicolas Otamendi will be unveiled at Manchester City on Monday following a £28.4m transfer from Valencia.
– According to reports, Falkirk striker Botti Biabi is set to sign for Swansea City.
– Ivan Perisic’s agent hopes Mateo Kovacic’s proposed move to Real Madrid can ‘unlock’ negotiations, as Inter must raise their offer.
– AC Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic refuses to discuss the transfer market – ‘I don’t talk about players I don’t coach’.
– West Brom are interested in signing Manchester United defender Jonny Evans, according to reports.
– Real Madrid have agreed a fee of up to £25m with Inter Milan for Mateo Kovacic.
– Roma are reportedly after Chelsea’s Kurt Zouma, but are attempting to negotiate around the player’s €35m value.
– Real Madrid still haven’t given up on Fernando Llorente, as Rafa Benitez reportedly requested the Juventus striker.
– PSG are close to signing Monaco full-back Layvin Kurzawa, according to reports.
– Tottenham are hoping to complete the signing of West Brom striker Saido Berahino next week, according to reports.
– Everton are set to pip West Ham to the signing of Barcelona’s Alex Song, according to reports in Spain.
– QPR striker Charlie Austin has refused to rule out a switch back to the Premier League.
– Inter Milan are keen on Real Madrid full-back Fabio Coentrao, according to reports.
– Juventus want to replace Arturo Vidal with Real Madrid’s Isco, according to reports.
– Aston Villa are weighing up a move for Wolves striker Benik Afobe, according to reports.
– David de Gea has his heart set on a move to Real Madrid despite the fact he would earn more money with a new contract Manchester United, according to Marca.
– Crystal Palace forward Dwight Gayle has turned down a move to Bristol City.
– Chelsea are worried both Manchester United and Manchester City secretly want to sign John Stones, according to reports.
– Newcastle are on the verge of signing winger Florian Thauvin from Marseille, according to reports
– According to Sunday Express, Thomas Muller wants to join Manchester United.
– Norwich are leading the chase for West Ham defender James Collins, according to reports.
– According to reports, Aston Villa defender Philippe Senderos has agreed personal terms with Turkish side Rizespor, with Villa willing to let him go for a nominal fee.
– River Plate midfielder Matias Kranevitter has confirmed that Atletico Madrid in talks with his current employers about taking him to Spain.
Football tit bits:
– According to the New York Post, Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has paid $18.5m for a 2,509 sq ft loft in Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue, the 57th tallest skyscraper in Manhattan.
– Manuel Pellegrini insisted Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over Chelsea on Sunday was the “least we deserved” despite José
Mourinho’s claim that the 3-0 scoreline was a “fake”.
– European football’s governing body UEFA has complained to FIFA about an “alleged smear campaign” against its president Michel Platini.
– Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew said Francis Coquelin should have been shown a red card during Arsenal’s 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park, but Arsene Wenger accused the crowd of trying to influence the referee.
– Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he substituted captain John Terry at half-time for tactical reasons as his side lost 3-0 at Manchester City.
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