Top Ten transfer stories of the day
In the latest twist in the future of Inter striker Mauro Icardi, his wife and agent Wanda Nara has travelled to London to discuss a possible move to Arsenal. The 23-year-old has been the subject of much speculation over the summer with Napoli reportedly ready to raise their offer to €65 million.
9. NAPOLI SIGN ZIELINSKI
Another of the summers great transfer sagas has come to an end as Polish international midfielder Piotr Zielinski officially joins Napoli. The 22-year-old explained to reporters that he was delighted to have finally signed for the club.
8.BORUSSIA DORTMUND DENY LINK TO MARIO GOMEZ
Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund have denied reports that they are in discussion with Fiorentina over striker Mario Gomez. Sporting Director Michael Zorc dismissed any possible move for the 31-year-old.
7. ZAZA STALLING ON WOLFSBURG MOVE
Juventus striker Simone Zaza is still unsure whether to accept an offer to join Wolfsburg. The 24-year-old is being heavily linked to a move to the Bundesliga in view of Julien Draxler's imminent departure.
6. LLORENTE A STEP CLOSER TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE
Former Juventus striker Fernando Llorente is edging ever closer to a move to Swansea City. His current club Sevilla have now confirmed the 31-year-old is in advanced talks with the Welsh outfit.
5. BARCELONA CONFIRM ROMA TALKS OVER VERMAELEN
Barcelona has now confirmed that Roma are in talks with the club over a move for Belgian international defender Thomas Vermealen. The giallorossi are still loking to strenghthen their back-line after the arrival of Federico Fazio yesterday.
4.ARSENAL MAKE AN OFFICIAL OFFER FOR BRUNO PERES
The Italian press reports that Arsenal have put the wheels in motion to try to sign Torino full-back Bruno Peres. The 26-year-old is a wanted man this summer and the Gunners have made a move to try to close out the deal.
3. SZCZESNY RETURNS TO ROMA
Polish international goalkeeper Wojcek Szczesny has returned to the Eternal City for another season with Roma. After much negotiation with Arsenal, the 26-year-old will have to fight for a regular first-team place with new signing Alisson.
2.INTER STILL PRESSING FOR GABIGOL
Inter are pulling out all the stops to try to sign Brazilian striking sensation Gabigol. The players representatives have met this evening to consider the nerazzurri's €25 million bid
1. MOURINHO HINTS THAT POGBA DEAL WILL BE ANNOUNCED THIS WEEKEND
New Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has told reportres that the club are about to announce a new signing. There are no prizes for guessing who he's refrerring too as Paul Pogba gets set to become the most expensive player in football history.
Steve Mitchell @barafundler
