The summer transfer window shuts TOMORROW! Is your club set to make any last-minute signings?
Here are all the latest transfer rumours and news from Wednesday’s newspapers and online…
Paul Pogba has told Manchester United team-mates he wants to leave Old Trafford and join Barcelona, according to reports. (Daily Mail)
The Red Devils are said to be furious with super-agent Mino Raiola for trying to engineer a move to Barcelona for his client, Pogba. (Daily Star)
It is claimed the World Cup winner has told United he wants a £200k-a-week pay rise if he is to stay at the club this season. (The Sun)
Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa is travelling to London to finalise his move to Chelsea, which will break the transfer record for a goalkeeper – FULL STORY
The 23-year-old Spaniard is close to a £71.5million move to Stamford Bridge, but he almost signed for Real Madrid in January for just £17.9million. (The Guardian)
Thibaut Courtois is his desired move to Real Madrid will now happen, with the Spanish giants reportedly prepared to allow Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 24, to move to Stamford Bridge on loan as part of the deal. (Daily Telegraph)
Courtois, 26, is facing a £200,000 fine from Chelsea for failing to report back to the club from his post-World Cup break. (Daily Mail)
Meanwhile, Manchester United could be about to go all-out to sign Harry Maguire from Leicester City, after missing out on signing Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng.
According to reports in Germany, the centre-back called United boss Jose Mourinho and told him he was grateful for the interest but would not be moving to Old Trafford. (Bild)
And Leicester have given United fresh hope of signing England defender Maguire, 25, by lining up two new defenders – the former Premier League champions are set to land Croatian Filip Benkovic, 21, in a £13.5m move from Dinamo Zagreb and Turkish Caglar Soyuncu, 22, in a £22.5m deal for Freiburg. (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal striker Lucas Perez could be on his way to West Ham, with the Hammers said to be confident of signing the 29-year-old Spaniard in a £5million deal. (London Evening Standard)
West Ham are also attempting to complete the £8.9m signing of Roma midfielder Maxime Gonalons, 29, who is also wanted by Premier League rivals Everton and Crystal Palace. (90min)
Tottenham made a £25m offer for Aston Villa starlet Jack Grealish on Tuesday and are now awaiting a response from Aston Villa ahead of Thursday’s deadline. The Championship club are said to value the 22-year-old at closer to £40m. (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is in talks over a move to join AC Milan on loan. (Sky Sports)
Everton are also confident of signing Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma, 23, on loan for the season. (Daily Mirror)
Leeds United are set to sign poised to sign 27-year-old Brighton midfielder Oliver Norwood. (Leeds Live)
Watford have made a £10m offer to sign Southampton’s 23-year-old midfielder James Ward-Prowse. (The Sun)
England goalkeeper Tom Heaton, 32, could leave Burnley within six months following Joe Hart’s arrival at Turf Moor. (Daily Mail)
Crystal Palace and Fulham are both keen on signing Jordan Ayew from Swansea City, with the 26-year-old forward apparently refusing to train with the Championship club. (Daily Mirror)
England goalkeeper Jack Butland could be forced to stay at Stoke City, with Potters boss Gary Rowett saying it would be too difficult to sign a replacement for the 25-year-old so close to the transfer deadline. (Stoke Sentinel)
