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Tuesday Transfer News: Arsenal in for Lichtsteiner as Gerrard hopes for Suarez stay
THIS EVENING'S transfer news see Juventus willing to let Stephan Lichtsteiner join Arsenal to fund a bid for Christian Eriksen while Newcastle are lone contenders for the signature of Ajax's Toby Alderweireld. Elsewhere, Manchester City are contemplating a move for Martin Demichelis if they cannot sign Pepe and Fiorentina are hoping to pip Chelsea and Liverpool to the signing of Xabi Alonso.
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...
Juventus hope Arsenal's interest in Stephan Lichtsteiner will enable them to fund a move for Tottenham and Liverpool target Christian Eriksen
Who has expressed an interest in joining Spurs
Newcastle are the only contenders for Ajax's Toby Alderweireld despite reported interest from Liverpool, Tottenham and Russia
Steven Gerrard hopes he can use his influence to convince Luis Suarez to remain at Anfield
Manchester City will turn to Atletico Madrid's Martin Demichelis if they miss out on Real Madrid's Pepe
Chelsea and Liverpool could be set to miss out on Xabi Alonso after Fiorentina expressed an interest in signing the player this summer
Tottenham have been told Alvaro Vadillo is not for sale despite the presence of a buy-out clause in the Real Betis winger's contract
Spurs have entered the race for Valencia defender Adil Rami
Spurs along with Fulham and West Ham are monitoring Troy Deeney
CONFIRMED: West Ham have completed the signing of Stewart Downing
Spurs are on the brink of a deal for Alen Halilovic after agreeing a £10m fee for him
Real Madrid and Manchester United target Gareth Bale is keeping his cards close to his chest
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers believes Daniel Agger will turn down Barcelona and remain loyal to the club
David Luiz has apparently informed Chelsea he wishes to join Barcelona
West Brom have confirmed they have signed Matej Vydra on a season-long loan deal
Samuel Eto'o has issued a come–and–get–me plea to Chelsea and Jose Mourinho as the pressure mounts on Wayne Rooney.
Bayern Munich's Brazilian defensive midfielder Luiz Gustavo has revealed his admiration for suitors Arsenal.
And Liverpool's loan move for German left-back Diego Contento hinges on Arsenal's ability to complete a transfer for Bayern Munich team-mate Gustavo.
Jermain Defoe and Gylfi Sigurdsson will not be sold according to Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas.
Club chat and other gossip
Real Madrid target Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Wales’ friendly with the Republic of Ireland.
Wayne Rooney has been told he is so integral to England’s World Cup hopes he will continue to be picked even if his stand-off with Manchester United means he remains on the periphery of their plans.
Roberto Martinez has defended the influx of staff that have followed him from Wigan and insisted Everton will not lose its heart and soul.
Best of the rest
Michael Owen has backed Chelsea to win the title under Jose Mourinho this season
Nemanja Vidic has warned that Manchester United have been stung by suggestions that they will not be the same force following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.