Transfer news and rumours of the day: 15th August, 2016

Joao Mario: Nearing a move to Italy

Welcome to our daily transfer rumours round-up where Juventus are eyeing a move for fellow Serie A midfield star to fill the void left by Paul Pogba.

Elsewhere Everton have completed a stunning £25m deal but Arsenal have been rejected by Shkodran Mustafi despite a booked medical. The week has certainly gone from bad to worst for the Gunners supporters.

On that note, here are the most popular transfer news and rumours doing the rounds on August 15th.

Serie A

- Inter Milan target Joao Mario has already undergone parts of his medical exams ahead of a €45million move to San Siro. According to Portuguese sources, Euro 2016 winner is expected to be unveiled as an Inter player next week. Mario was also linked with Chelsea and Liverpool this summer.

- According to Il Secolo XIX, Torino are pushing for Sampdoria's Lorenzo De Silvestri. As per the reports, De Silvestri is valued around €7m and Sampdoria are keen to cash-in on the 28-year-old star who is capped 6 times by Italy.

- Juventus have expressed an interest in signing Marcelo Brozovic from their rivals Inter Milan. According to Calciomercato, Juventus are seeing Brozovic as a potential replacement for Paul Pogba, however, Inter are keen to keep hold of their star man and will reject any offer from the Serie A champions.