Top transfer rumours of the day: August 24th 2014

With competitive matches in Europe already have started from last weekend onward, clubs are looking to finish their transfer business as soon as possible, so as to have the best squad to challenge for silverware.Here are all the top transfer rumours of the day:

#1 Arsenal

•  AC Milan are looking to sign Arsenal’s Joel Campbell as a replacement for Mario Balotelli, confirms Mirror.

•  Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski edges towards a move away from the Emirates after he misses out of the squad that faced Everton, reports the Daily Mail.

•  Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti insists that Arsenal-target Sami Khedira will be staying with the Spanish team, confirms BBC Sports.

•  According to Goal, Arsenal are reportedly closing in on the singing of Olympiakos’ defender Kostas Manolas who is touted to be Thomas Vermaelen’s replacement.