Wednesday transfer gossip: Alexis Sanchez will complete his move to Arsenal later today, Yaya Toure has reiterated his desire to leave Manchester City this summer and more.
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Alexis Sanchez closes in on Arsenal move
Alexis Sanchez has edged yet closer to his move to Arsenal, with TalkSport reporting that the Chilean will sign a four-year contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that Sanchez’s £28 m move is ‘almost done’, and that the 25-year-old will become the North London club’s second summer signing, following on from Newcastle United full-back Mathieu Debuchy, who is also thought to be close to completing a move.
Sanchez was linked with a host of European clubs this summer, including Liverpool, who hoped to sign the World Cup star as part of the deal that saw Luis Suarez move to Barcelona. However, Arsenal look to have won the race for the player’s signature, who could complete his move later today.
Elsewhere, Thomas Vermaelen is set to meet with Arsenal to finalise his future, with Manchester United poised to step up their interest – Sky Sports.
Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade is hoping to convince Arsenal and Manchester United target Juan Guillermo Cuadrado to stay at the Serie A club – Manchester Evening News.
Arsenal are ready to step up their pursuit of Germany midfielder Sami Khedira, who starred during Germany’s 7-1 World Cup semi-final win over Brazil – The Guardian.
While the Gunners are also closing in on a move for QPR striker Loic Remy – The Metro.
Evra departs for Juventus as United close in on Vidal
Patrice Evra’s impending move to Juventus could see Arturo Vidal moving in the opposite direction.
The French full-back has all but completed a £2m move to the Italian champions, just a month after signing a new contract at Old Trafford. Luke Shaw will take over the left-back role at United, with the Manchester-club targeting Swiss defender Ricardo Rodriguez as a potential back-up.
Daily Express reports suggest that the Evra deal could be an encouraging sign for United’s proposed £32m move for Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal, with Italian sources reporting that the player is now close to leaving the club.
Elsewhere, United are closing in on a £75m double swoop for Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria and Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels – The Metro.
However, Louis van Gaal opted to pull the plug on a move for Bayern Munich star Toni Kroos – Daily Mail.
United have also revealed they are unaware of any move for Rodriguez – Daily Mirror.
Yaya Toure wants to leave Manchester City this summer
Yaya Toure has insisted that he wishes to leave Manchester City this summer, despite reports in the Daily Mirror stating that the Premier League champions will refuse to allow him to leave the club.
An Ivory Coast team-mate of Toure’s, says the midfielder has had enough of City’s hierarchy.
“He has accumulated too many grudges against [Manchester City’s] leaders and he will not stay with them,” said the unnamed player.
“He will do everything to ensure his departure this summer.”
Toure has publicly criticised City in recent weeks, firstly alleging that the Citizens failed to acknowledge his birthday and then claiming they denied him an opportunity to spend time with his dying brother.
Elsewhere, Manchester City have completed the signing of Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero – The Guardian.
While City youngster Marcos Lopes has completed a season long loan move to Lille – Manchester Evening News.
Liverpool to sell Lucas to fund a move for Dejan Lovren
The Daily Express are reporting that Liverpool will sell midfielder Lucas in order to fund a £25 m move for Southampton defender Dejan Lovren, who is desperate to complete a move to Anfield.
Croatian star Lovren could become the third Saints players to move to Merseyside this summer, following on from Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana.
Southampton are desperate not to allow another of their star players to leave the club, having also seen full-back Luke Shaw to depart for Manchester United.
Elsewhere, Schalke have denied rumours linking Liverpool with a move for their star striker, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar – Sky Sports.
The Reds have also missed out on Napoli and Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, who remains committed to Napoli – Daily Express.
While another transfer target, Xherdan Shaqiri, is now in talks with Roma – Daily Star.
However, Liverpool are close to sealing the signature of Benfica winger Lazar Markovic and the sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona – ESPN.
PSG will rival Chelsea with a £60 m bid for Paul Pogba
Reports in France are suggesting that national champions PSG have made a £60 m offer for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.
Pogba, who has also been linked with both Chelsea and former club Manchester United this summer, could be on the move this summer after a series of excellent perofmrances for both club and country.
The 21-year-old Frenchman has seen his value sore in recent months, after leaving Old Trafford on a free transfer in the summer of 2012. He played every game of France’s World Cup campaign, scoring in the Last 16 match against Nigeria.
Elsewhere, Juventus are on the verge of completing a deal for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata – Marca.
While former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is also waiting on an offer from the Italian giants after leaving Turkish side Galatasaray – Tuttosport.
And finally, former Juventus, Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Edgar Davids has turned down the chance to join non-league minnows Greenwich Borough – Daily Star.