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Mikel Arteta is reportedly a massive fan of Raya and is eager to bring him to the Emirates Stadium this summer. However, Brentford are reportedly unwilling to part with their star man, who they believe could play a pivotal role in their push for promotion to the Premier League. Raya was one of the best goalkeepers in the Championship last season and impressed with a series of eye-catching displays, as Brentford narrowly missed out on a spot in the top-flight in the playoff final....

The French star is considered to be one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe and was might impressive for Les Gones in the recent past, particularly in the UEFA Champions League. Aouar was at the heart of Lyon’s creative prowess as the French club powered their way to the semi-final of the competition last year. Arsenal are said to be keen on Aouar and have tracked his progress for quite some time now....

According to French publication L’Equipe, the Premier League club have already approached PSG over a loan spell rather than a permanent transfer. The loan deal will only see Draxler spend the rest of the season at the north London club. In case you didn’t know… This is not the first time Draxler has been linked with a move to Arsenal. The 24-year-old German international was a Gunners target when he was at Schalke - the club where he rose to prominence - before he moved to Wolfsburg....

Barcelona are looking to revamp their squad this summer, having sold the likes of Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal, Luis Suarez and Arthur Melo. However, one position that is sealed at the club is the left-back position. Jordi Alba joined Barcelona in 2012 and has since made the left-back spot his own at the club. Alba made 224 league appearances for the Blaugrana and 70 appearances for Spain while establishing himself as one of the best left-backs in the world....

Memphis Depay has been linked with a move to Barcelona all summer, with new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman identifying him as a top target, along with Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool. Depay has enjoyed a successful spell at Lyon after moving to the club in January 2017, after enduring a miserable season-and-a-half at Manchester United. Memphis Depay has been reborn at Lyon, scoring 58 goals and providing 43 assists in 142 appearances for the club....

Koeman does not have a place for Puig in his squad for the forthcoming season, with fellow La Masia graduate Carles Alena making the matchday squad at his expense. The Dutchman has his work cut out for him at Barcelona and has made a major decision regarding Puig, who is adored by the fans at the Camp Nou. In the 2019-20 season, the emergence of Puig and Ansu Fati were the bright sparks in an otherwise dismal campaign for the Catalan club, as they surrendered their La Liga crown to Real Madrid and were eliminated from the Champions League under embarrassing circumstances....

Also Read: 10 greatest football players of all time In case you didn’t know… Barcelona announced that they had reached an agreement with Lionel Messi on July 5 of this year, but curiously enough, no official announcement has been made. Initially, club President Josep Maria Bartomeu claimed that the reason for the delay was Messi’s unavailability in pre-season and that a hectic start to the 2017/18 season meant there was no time for the club to arrange for a photo-shoot that would accompany the announcement....

According to trusted media outlet Daily Mail, the Bundesliga giants have made a fresh bid for Hudson-Odoi. In case you didn’t know… The 18-year-old winger from England is known for his artistry on the flanks. His burst of pace and ability to break through rigid defenses makes him a player with huge potential, which is why Hudson-Odoi is generating a lot of interest from top clubs in Europe. Hudson Odoi is touted to become a world class player if he keeps improving, but he has not been given enough playing time to prove his worth at Chelsea....

The Thunder have a strong South African association through star all-rounder Jacques Kallis and coach Paddy Upton. The Western Sydney outfit is a perfect fit for a batsman who has demolished bowling attacks around the world as he will have South African company. With Melbourne Renegades star Chris Gayle facing the axe from Australia next year; de Villiers could become the highest profile full-time player in the competition. The Thunder will need to replenish their ranks for next season with captain Mike Hussey retiring and agreements concerning the futures of Andre Russell and Jacque Kallis yet to be reached....

The England international was earmarked as the Red Devils’ number one target of the summer but have failed to agree over the transfer valuation with the German club, although personal terms have been reached with the player. Borussia Dortmund had initially set a deadline of August 10 for the deal to be concluded but were left confused with how Manchester United handled the situation. Now with the start of a new Bundesliga season, Borussia Dortmund’s sport director Sebastian Kehl has emphasised that Jadon Sancho is going nowhere....

The Stamford Bridge outfit have since been linked with a move for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata but according to Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol (via Express), the Blues have been offered Borussia Dortmund superstar Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and they can sign him for £70 million. Speaking on Sky Sports, Solhekol said, “We are hearing this morning that Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang....

With Antonio Conte struggling to find a replacement for Diego Costa (who is seemingly Atletico bound himself), the Blues are ready to break the bank to bring one of the footballing world’s hottest sensations to Stamford Bridge. In case you didn’t know Yannick Ferreira Carrasco started off in his native Belgium with stints at the Diegem Sport and Genk youth setups before moving to that cradle of modern footballing talent Monaco in 2010 aged 17....

In case you didn’t know… Eden Hazard is one of the best forwards in the Premier League despite Chelsea enduring a tough last few months. The Belgian star has racked up 13 goals and 11 assists in the league for Chelsea this season and proven himself to be an asset. Hazard remains a pivotal reason for Chelsea, who are hoping a top 4 finish and winning the Europa League. Chelsea also reached the Carabao Cup Final before losing to Manchester City....

Ed Woodward has reportedly secured a loan worth £140 million to invest in the transfer market, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side prepare to compete for the EPL title next season. While Jadon Sancho remains their top target, the likes of Jack Grealish and James Maddison have also been linked with the club in recent months. The Red Devils may opt against intensifying their interest in Maddison, having already secured the signing of Bruno Fernandes in the January transfer window....

The reputed cricket website quoted that the ICC’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) noticed unusual betting patterns on the game and is to speak to leading betting firms, including Betfair, in an attempt to gain a greater understanding of what occurred. Hong Kong cricket team defeated Afghanistan in the first qualifying playoff by chasing down 162 runs target in 20 overs. The match was played at on July 21, 2015, at The Village, Malahide, Dublin....

The report also claims that Atletico Madrid are keeping close tabs on Chelsea’s left-back Marcos Alonso with about a week left before the transfer window closes. In case you didn’t know… Both Eden Hazard and Marcos Alonso are two of the most treasured assets for the Pensioners and it goes without saying that the club’s top brass will try their level best to hold on to the duo. In case they fail to retain either of the two, Chelsea will not be able to find any replacement until January since the Premier League transfer window closed on 9 August this year....

In case you didn’t know… The 25-year-old goalkeeper’s horror show between the sticks in the UEFA Champions League cost Liverpool 2 goals and the title itself. As a result, they actively pursued and bought Alisson Becker from AS Roma. Alisson’s arrival at Liverpool has unsettled Loris Karius who has fallen down the pecking order. Karius’ pre-season form was not flattering either. He kept committing blunders and howlers became a regular feature of his game....

Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho never seems to be fully convinced with Anthony Martial according to most experts - despite the Frenchman’s exhilarating start to 2017/18 - and a few of those experts from the Daily Star believe that United’s manager is willing to use Martial as a makeweight in completing a rather stunning swap deal. The swap would be for Barca’s Croatian midfield general, Ivan Rakitic, of whom Mourinho is said to be a great admirer....

Neymar is still one of the most talented players in the world and will be an expensive signing should Barcelona decide to splash the cash. The Brazilian winger has not been at his best in France and has expressed his desire to return to Barcelona on several occasions in the past. Barcelona has had a disappointing season so far and is looking to bolster its ageing forward line. Neymar is not particularly young anymore but his talent is unquestionable and his excellent relationship with the senior members at Barcelona will help him settle into the squad easily....

According to reports in Mundo Deportivo, the same thing happened with Philippe Coutinho. The Spanish publication claims that Los Blancos had tabled a £177 million bid for the Liverpool star but he had his heart set on a move to Barcelona. In case you didn’t know… Coutinho is set to be unveiled by Barcelona today after his medical is complete. The Brazilian has joined the Catalan side for a massive £142 million – the second most expensive transfer of all time....