Friday’s transfer rumour gossip.
Liverpool’s hopes of signing Monaco striker Radamel Falcao appear to be over, with the 28-year-old set to link up with fellow Colombia international James Rodriguez at Real Madrid – Daily Star
The Reds could now turn to Paris St-Germain’s Edinson Cavani, 27, in their search for a striker – (Liverpool Echo)
Arsenal could ruin Manchester United’s hopes of landing defender Thomas Vermaelen, with manager Arsene Wenger keen to sell the 28-year-old to Barcelona instead – (Daily Telegraph)
But United remain hopeful of concluding a deal for the Belgian, as part of an audacious double swoop that would also see Roma defender Mehdi Benatia, 27, move to Old Trafford – (Daily Star)
Arsenal’s Wenger is keen to make 19-year-old Paris St-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot his fifth summer signing – (Daily Star)
Liverpool will make a decision on the future of unsettled defender Daniel Agger, 29, this week, with Arsenal and Barcelona among the clubs said to be interested – (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United are close to striking a deal for winger Juan Cuadrado, 26, after agreeing to meet Fiorentina’s £36m asking price – (Daily Express)
Chelsea are preparing to use goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, as bait as they look to sign Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane, 21 – (Daily Express)
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal could move for Ajax defender Daley Blind, 24, whom he coached with the Netherlands – (Daily Mail)
The Red Devils are also closing in on top transfer target Arturo Vidal, with the 27-year-old midfielder having reportedly agreed a £182,000-a-week contract – (Independent)
Arsenal could be offered the chance to sign Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira for a knock-down fee, with the Spanish club keen to avoid losing the 27-year-old on a free transfer next summer – (Independent)
Aston Villa are close to agreeing a permanent deal for Liverpool loanee defender Aly Cissokho, 26 – (Sky Sports)
Everton boss Roberto Martinez is determined to add a winger before the transfer window closes, with a loan deal for Chelsea’s Christian Atsu, 22, one of the rumoured options – (Sky Sports)
Spanish midfielder Javi Garcia, 27, is likely to be the next big-money star to leave Manchester City after a £12.5m bid from wealthy Russian side Zenit St Petersburg – (Daily Mirror)
Sunderland’s lengthy pursuit of Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 25, is no nearer a conclusion, with the Italian still yet to make a decision on his future – (Newcastle Journal)
Former Tottenham keeper Kasey Keller has warned Seattle Sounders defender DeAndre Yedlin, 21, reportedly a Spurs target, against a move to White Hart Lane – (Evening Standard)
Stoke City are back in discussions over an ambitious £8m deal plus add-ons for forward Dynamo Kiev Andriy Yarmolenko, 24 – (Daily Mail)
Premier League new boys Leicester City have offered Argentina midfielder Esteban Cambiasso a £5m contract – (Daily Mirror)
Winger Hatem Ben Arfa has been stripped of the number 10 jersey as Newcastle boss Alan Pardew continues to freeze out the 27-year-old at St James’ Park – (Daily Mail)
Chelsea defender John Terry admits it will be difficult seeing former team-mate Frank Lampard, 36, in a Manchester City shirt next season – (Evening Standard)
City are hoping striker Sergio Aguero, 26, will sign his new £210,000-a-week deal before the start of the season – (Daily Mail)
Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Monaco striker Anthony Martial after reportedly making a £15.8million bid for his services – Metro
Robinho has returned to Santos for a third spell, joining on a season-long loan from AC Milan, the Brazilian club has announced – Sky Sports
Atletico Madrid have prioritised the signing of Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle before the close of the transfer window – talkSPORT
Manchester United are set to make a £45million opening offer for Arturo Vidal after finally opening negotiations with Juventus over a deal – Metro