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Transfer News: Arsenal lose Brazil star, Man Utd £32m Pjanic bid, Liverpool Benteke deal
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Arsenal and Liverpool have missed out on Brazil international Luiz Adriano, who has agreed a £5.5million switch to AC Milan.
The Premier League duo had been linked with a move for the Shakhtar Donetsk man, however, he has put pen to paper on a five-year-deal with the Serie A side.
The club statement read: “AC Milan announces that it has today acquired outright the player Luiz Adriano from FC Shakhtar Donetsk, who has signed a contract which runs until June 30, 2020.
Manchester United must find £32million if they hope to secure Roma's highly-rated midfielder Miralem Pjanic.
The Bosnia international is highly sought after with Liverpool also eyeing him as a replacement for Steven Gerrard.
And Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport claim the playmaker will command a fee in the region of £32m.
Liverpool are said to be 'close' to a deal for Christian Benteke
Christian Benteke is very close indeed to signing for Liverpool
Liverpool are said to be 'close' to agreeing terms with Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.
A number of Premier League clubs have been linked with the Belgium international, including Chelsea and Tottenham.
However, a Liverpool insider told talkSPORT that the 24-year-old was keen on a switch to the Reds and will complete a deal soon.
The source said: "My understanding is Christian Benteke, who has been on their radar for some time, is very close indeed to signing for Liverpool."
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