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Monday Transfer News: Liverpool's Contento move hinges on Arsenal as Osvaldo Saints bound
THIS EVENING'S transfer round-up bring news that Liverpool will only be allowed to sign Bayern Munich's Diego Contento if Arsenal are unable to sign Luiz Gustavo and Roma looking to push Pablo Osvaldo to join Southampton. Meanwhile, Sevilla don't want to lose Geoffrey Kondogbia to Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester City despite the presence of a buy-out clause and Christian Atsu could be headed for Tottenham or Everton with Porto looking to strike a deal before the end of the transfer window.
The new season is nearly here, but clubs have until September 2 to add to their squads in the transfer market. Here is a roundup of all the latest news, rumours and gossip...
Liverpool's deal for Diego Contento depends on Arsenal's move for Luiz Gustavo after Bayern Munich confirmed that only one of the two will be allowed to leave
Roma want Pablo Osvaldo to join Southampton to ward off a last minute bid from Inter Milan
Porto want rid of Christian Atsu this transfer window with Tottenham and Everton poised to step up their interest
Sevilla have told Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City that Geoffrey Kondogbia is not for sale
Manchester City have pulled themselves out of the race for Anzhi's Willian
Barcelona star Dani Alves wants Chelsea's David Luiz to join him at the Camp Nou
Arsenal have tabled a £17.2m bid for Bayern Munich midfield enforcer Luiz Gustavo
Spurs are looking to rival Liverpool by making a double swoop for Ajax pair Christian Eriksen and Toby Alderweireld
Manchester United could miss out on long-standing defensive target Ezequiel Garay this summer
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is worried Yohan Cabaye could leave this summer
Brendan Rodgers is still hoping the Luis Suarez problem can be 'fixed' as he heads to Uruguay for an international game
Liverpool are closing in on a move for Granada left-back Guilherme Siqueira
Manchester United are looking to rival Real Madrid for Gareth Bale
Chelsea are considering a surprise move for Cameroon veteran Samuel Eto'o as back-up in case their bid for Wayne Rooney fails.
Daniel Agger's future at Liverpool is uncertain after it emerged he is open-minded about a move to Barcelona.Club chat and other gossip
Everton have been linked with Australia's hottest young talent, Josh Brillante
David Moyes lifted his first piece of silverware in his first “official” game as United manager – but dedicated it to Sir Alex Ferguson.
With a powerful nod of his head and an imperious swish of his left boot, Robin van Persie confirmed why he is the top gun at Old Trafford these days and not the unsettled Wayne Rooney.
Leicester and Leeds can forget the champagne at this rate after their scoreless draw at the King Power Stadium yesterday.
MONDAY FOCUS: Championship season won’t be any bowl of Cherries for Bournemouth.
Forget brushes with Barcelona, Kelvin Wilson is happy to swap them for yomps to Yeovil. For the Nou Camp, read the New Den after he signed for Nottingham Forest.
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COMMENT: Old dog Ryan Giggs can teach Wilfried Zaha some new tricks at United this season, says chief sports writer John Dillon.