A round-up of Wednesday’s biggest transfer stories.
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Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Barcelona’s Thiago Alcantara, after the youngster impressed with a hat-trick for Spain in the final of the European Under-21 Championships.
Full story: The Sun.
However, Alcantara’s Barcelona team-mate Gerard Pique has urged the 22-year-old to be patient and stay at the Nou Camp.
Full story: Sky Sports.
The La Liga champions will look to offload Alcantara to help fund a move for Chelsea’s Juan Mata, who could be available for £30million.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Napoli striker Edinson Cavani appears to have chosen a move to Real Madrid over Manchester City or Chelsea, and will join the Spanish giants for £55million.
Full story: Daily Star.
Liverpool are close to completing a deal for Sevilla youngster Luis Alberto, whose signing should be confirmed on Thursday.
Full story: The Independent.
The Reds are continuing their summer strengthening with talks to sign highly-rated Porto winger Christian Atsu.
Full story: The Guardian.
Andy Carroll has passed a medical with West Ham, bringing him closer to a move that will ultimately cost the club around £55million.
Full story: The Sun.
Aston Villa have set an asking price of around £8million for out-of-favour striker Darren Bent, who has been linked with Newcastle and Fulham.
Full story: Daily Mail.
Fulham are keen on taking Liverpool youngster Andre Wisdom on loan for the duration of next season.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Four Premier League clubs, believed to be Fulham, Norwich, Swansea and Crystal Palace, are in for highly-rated Birmingham youngster Nathan Redmond.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Roberto Martinez is hoping to make Granada’s Brazilian left-back Guilherme Siqueira his first signing for Everton.
Full story: Daily Mail.
Newcastle are understood to have pulled out of a deal to sign FC Twente defender Douglas.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Arsenal and Liverpool target Micah Richards will discuss terms for a new contract with Manchester City this week.
Full story: The Telegraph.
Borussia Dortmund could rival Arsenal and Manchester City for the signing of Valencia centre-back Adil Rami.
Full story: L’Equipe.
Former Blackburn manager Michael Appleton is the favourite to replace Stuart Pearce as the manager of the England Under-21s.
Full story: Daily Star.
Former Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate is also thought to be a strong contender for the role.
Full story: The Guardian.
Real Madrid are believed to have reserved their number 11 shirt for Gareth Bale, who they hope to sign from Tottenham this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror.