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TRANSFER NEWS VIDEO: Man Utd want Cuadrado, Liverpool eye Gunner, Arsenal land Colombian
MANCHESTER UNITED face fierce competition from Barcelona to sign £28m-rated Colombian star Juan Cuadrado, Liverpool have joined the race to sign Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen and David Ospina is officially a Gunner after completing his £3m switch to the Emirates earlier today.
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The summer transfer market has officially opened, but clubs have been busy preparing moves behind the scenes for months. Here is a round-up of all the latest news, rumours and gossip...
Manchester United's hopes of landing Colombian star Juan Cuadrado have been dented after the emergence of Barcelona.
The Catalan giants will spark a bidding war, just days after United made a concrete offer for the 26-year-old.
Liverpool are considering making an offer for Arsenal wantaway Thomas Vermaelen.
The out-of-favour centre-back is also being monitored by a host of European giants, and could move for as little as £8m.
Arsenal have announced the signing of Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina.
The former Nice number one has signed a long-term contract, and is thought to have cost £3m.
David Ospina is Arsene Wenger's third signing of the summer
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The Gunners are also on the verge of announcing the capture of Southampton starlet Calum Chambers.
The 19-year-old would constitute the fifth player to leave St. Mary's this summer after Adam Lallana, Luke Shaw, Rickie Lambert and Dejan lovren.
Everton are hopeful that a deal for Romelu Lukaku can be wrapped up shortly.
The Toffees will make a £20m bid to sign the Belgian on a permanent basis. This will enable Roberto Martinez to make a loan offer for Lukaku's team-mate Christian Atsu.
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Tom Cleverly just can't win. The 24-year-old made an innocuous comment that he was Louis Van gal's type of player - and received a barrage of abuse from Man Utd fans.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes Diego Costa has what it takes to be a success in the Premier League as the club takes on Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and City for the title.
The 25-year-old was in fine-form last season, netting 36 goals in all competitions as Atletico claimed the La Liga title and reached the final of the Champions League.
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