Transfer Update: 15 top rumours, as West Ham target Germany striker
ByEurosport
Updated 30/07/2016 at 19:13 GMT
Diego Costa no longer set for a return to Atletico Madrid, United close in on Monaco's Fabinho and Chelsea remain confident of a Romelu Lukaku reunion.
SATURDAY'S COMPLETED DEALS
Kevin Gameiro - Sevilla to Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid have officially announced the signing of Sevilla striker Kevin Gameiro. The clubs have not confirmed the figures involved, but Gameiro's transfer fee reportedly equates to around €40 million: €31m up front, €5m in add-ons, and an effective €4m for Luciano Vietto moving in the opposite direction on a season-long loan as a makeweight. (Eurosport)
Sevilla land Schetino and Vietto on loan plus Ben Yedder
Fiorentina’s Andres Schetino and Atletico Madrid's Luciano Vietto have joined Sevilla on season-long loan deals. (Eurosport) Meanwhile, striker Wissam Ben Yedder also joined the club from Toulouse for a reported €9m on a five-year contract with Sevilla having scored 23 goals last season.
Inter Milan sign Genoa full-back Cristian Ansaldi, swapping places with Diego Laxalt
The 29-year-old Argentina international spent last season on loan with the Grifone from Zenit St Petersburg, and having only made the deal permanent this summer, he immediately moves to San Siro.
LATEST UPDATES
3.15 - West Ham keen on Mario Gomez
West Ham United are reportedly interested in Fiorentina striker Mario Gomez, after missing out on Carlos Bacca. (Eurosport)
1:15 - Verratti 'flattered' by Real interest
Marco Verratti has confirmed Real Madrid’s “flattering” interest, but won't leave PSG: "I’ve made the decision of winning with Paris,” he told Le Parisien. I want to win something important here before I get tired or that the club no longer want me.” (Euosport)
10:30 - Costa's return to Atletico dead in the water
Diego Costa's hopes of returning to former club Atletico Madrid appear to have been shattered by the news that Diego Simeone has instead plumped for Sevilla's Kevin Gameiro. (Eurosport)
20:00 - Juventus make enquiries about Blaise Matuidi
Reports by calciomercato.com suggest Juve are considering Paris Saint-Germain's Matuidi as a replacement for Paul Pogba, widely expected to sign for Manchester United any time now... The fellow Frenchmans' shared agent Mino Raiola could be key to any deal that might be made between the clubs.
20:15 - Villarreal on the verge of signing Sampdoria midfielder Roberto Soriano for €15m.
Marca reports that an agreement between the two clubs has been reached, despite previous rumours just days ago that the 25-year-old would join Napoli.
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EARLY MORNING EDITION - TOP 15 TRANSFER STORIES
1-Diego Costa - Chelsea to Atletico Madrid
Atletico were reportedly confident of landing their former striker, with the club set intensify efforts to engineer a £40 million deal - yet as you can see above, that news has now been proven somewhat faulty with Atletico instead clinching a deal for Kevin Gameiro. (The Sun)
2-Alexandre Lacazette - Lyon to PSG, Arsenal
PSG manager Unai Emery has publicly admitted they'll be trying to sign a striker, with sources in France adamant the club is in the market and could beat Arsenal to a deal. (Daily Mail)
3-Fabinho - AS Monaco to Manchester United
Reports in Brazil are heavily linking the country to a move to Old Trafford, with claims that Jose Mourinho is a big fan of the 22-year-old right back. (The Sun)
4-John Stones - Everton to Manchester City
City are reluctant to match Everton's £50 million valuation, and are only willing to pay £40 million with Stones adamant he wants to leave Goodison Park. (Guardian)
5-Nemanja Matic - Chelsea to Real Madrid
6-Marco Verratti - Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid
Madrid are said to target both Matic and Verratti as midfield reinforcements after missing out on Paul Pogba. (The Sun)
7-Romelu Lukaku - Everton to Chelsea
Chelsea have offered £57 million and are confident of signing the player, despite Everton holding out for a fee of £75 million. (The Mirror)
8-Hal Robson-Kanu - Free Agent to Atletico Madrid, Sevilla
27-year-old's Euro 2016 performance has turned heads in Spain, with the player holding talks with Atletico Madrid. (The Sun)
9-Riyad Mahrez - Leicester to Arsenal
Mahrez wants a pay-rise to stay at the club from £40,000 to over £100,000-a-week, as he remains to be linked to a £40 million move to Arsenal. (Daily Mail)
10-Mario Balotelli - Liverpool to Ajax, Besiktas
Ajax have made a serious approach for Balotelli, as the player is willing to drop his salary from £90,000-a-week to £40,000-a-week to move clubs. (Daily Mail)
11-Bafetimbi Gomis - Swansea to Marseille
Gomis has left the Welsh club to sign on a season-long loan at Marseille. (The Sun)
12-Ashley Williams - Everton to Swansea
Everton are set to target Williams in a bid to bolster their defence, as a replacement for John Stones who's set for Manchester City. (The Mirror)
13-Anthony Knockaert - Brighton to Newcastle
Newcastle's £6 million bid for the winger has been rejected, with suggestions they'd have to improve their offer to sign the winger. (Daily Mail)
14-Lucas Leiva - Liverpool to Galatasaray
15-Jason Denayer - Manchester City to Galatasaray
Galatasaray have intentions of signing the pair, but may only be able to get Denayar on loan as Pep Guardiola prepares for the arrival of John Stones. (The Mirror)
FRIDAY'S COMPLETED DEALS
Bafetimbi Gomis - Swansea to Marseille -
Brad Guzan - Aston Villa to Middlesbrough -
Yakou Meite - Paris Saint-Germain to Reading -
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