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Transfer news and rumours of the day: 11th August, 2016

Rodrigo Bentancur has been in the news recently as Milan look to strengthen their midfield

Welcome to our daily transfer rumours round-up. Premier League’s new season kicks off just 2 days from now with teams busy in signing their first choice targets.

Today’s biggest news comes from Emirates where Arsenal are linked with Shkodran Mustafi and Riyad Mahrez. Despite concrete link-ups, Gunners face competition from Chelsea and Manchester United to complete their intended targets.

On that note, here are the most popular transfer news and rumours doing the rounds on August 10th.

Serie A

AC Milan have made Boca Juniors midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur their primary target and have submitted a €15 million bid for him. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Rossoneri have offered Bentancur a five-year contract worth €1.5m a year and are waiting for a reply from Boca Juniors.

Sky Italia are convinced that AC Milan’s star striker Carlos Bacca has decided to stay with the club after becoming convinced by new coach Vincenzo Montella’s training system. Bacca has been a long-term target for West Ham but the Colombian star is contemplating a Serie A stay.

- Juventus are eyeing Moussa Sissoko as the ideal replacement for Paul Pogba, according to Calciomercato. Sissoko is valued at €35million and is also a target for Real Madrid. Sissoko is keen to quit Newcastle United this summer and has asked the Magpies to receive any bid that comes their way.

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