Transfer news and rumours of the day: 18th August, 2016
Welcome to our daily transfer rumours round-up. Today’s big news comes from Emirates where Arsenal have all but agreed a £43million deal for the highly rated attacker despite an initial bid being turned down.
Elsewhere, Chelsea are certain to sign the Manchester United target after club President met with the Blues officials earlier this week. Meanwhile, Watford have agreed a €15million move for Juventus playmaker.
On that note, here are the most popular transfer news and rumours doing the rounds on August 17th.
Serie A
- It’s reported Juventus have agreed to a deal to sell Roberto Pereyra to Watford for €15m. Gazzetta dello Sports have reported that Juventus General Manager Giuseppe Marotta has given them a direct quote where he said: “decided one way or the other”. Pereyra is expected to sign a 5-year contract.
- Napoli are continuing talks with former Juventus defender Martin Caceres, according to Football Italia. Caceres is a free agent after quitting Juventus at the end of his contract earlier this summer. The Uruguayan international is also linked with a move to AS Roma.
- Genoa have officially confirmed the signing of Giovanni Simeone, son of Atletico Madrid Coach Diego Simeone. The striker arrives from River Plate, having scored 12 goals in 29 matches while on loan at Banfield last season.