Top 10 - transfer stories of the day
According to reports on mercato365.com, Turkish giants Galatasaray have tabled a bid for Marseille captain Lassana Diarra. The 31-year-old is now considering whether to accept the move to Istanbul.
9. SIRIGU LEAVES PSG TRAINING CAMP. IS A TRANSFER IMMINENT?
Italian goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu has left PSG's training camp ahead of this weekends game with the club citing an injury problem. French sports daily L'Equipe however, claims that the 29-year-old is close to a move away from the champions.
8. NAPOLI, VILLARREAL INSIST ON ALBIOL
Reports from Spain suggest that Villarreal have stepped up their quest for Napoli defender Raul Albiol. Plaza Deportivo claims the Yellow Submarine have made the 30-year-old a summer priority.
7. DOUBLE SWOOP BY TORINO
Torino have added to their ranks today with the double capture of Leandro Castan and Lorenzo De Silvestri. The Brazilan central defender had joined Sampdoria on-loan from Roma this summer but has now switched clubs before a ball has been kicked. The 28-year-old De Silvestri meanwhile, reunites with his former Samp boss Sinisa Mihajlovic in Turin.
6LAZIO; ALSO MONACO ON KEITA
Monaco have tabled an offer for Lazio striker Keita Balde. Il Messaggero reports that the Ligue 1 side have tabled an €18 million bid for the 21-year-old.
5.WEST HAM BACK IN FOR ZAZA
A couple of weeks ago he scored the winner against them in a friendly but now Juventus striker Simone Zaza could be heading to West Ham United. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Hammers are back in the hunt for the 25-year-old after new signining Andre Ayew was injured in their season opener at Chelsea on Monday.
4.BENTEKE JOINS CRYSTAL PALACE
Now it's official, Belgian international striker Christian Benteke has joined Crystal Palace from Liverpool in a deal worth £32 million. The 25-year-old becomes The Eagles' most expensive ever signing.
3.JUVE'S PLAN TO LURE WITSEL TO TURIN
He's been one of the hottest names of the summer transfer window and Juventus are still in the hunt for Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel. The bianconeri want midfield reinforcements and looked to be locked in a fight with Premier League side Everton to secure the 27-year-old's services.
2. JUVE TARGET MATUIDI WILL ONLY LEAVE FOR "BIG OFFER" Another Juve summer target, Frenchman Blaise Matuidi will only leave the French capital for a "Big offer" according to PSG boss Unai Emery. Reports state that the 28-year-old is unhappy in Paris and is keen on a move to Turin this summer. His current boss on the other hand, is anxious for the player to stay at the Parc des Princes.
1.JOAO MARIO LEFT OUT OF SPORTING SQUAD BUT INTER START TALKING TO SISSOKO
One of the summers biggest transfer sagas has taken another twist after Inter target Joao Mario was left out of Sporting Lisbon's squad to face Pacos de Ferriera this weekend. With a deal for the 23-year-old still far from completion, representatives from the nerazzurri have today made contact with Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
Steve Mitchell @barafundler
