Football transfer rumours for August 30, 2015
Julian Draxler likely to replace Kevin De Bruyne in WolfsburgThere is only one day to go before the end of transfer window and there are still a few clubs across Europe who are looking to make deadline day signings. Certain clubs in the Premier League have wrapped up their signings a month ago while clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United are still on the look-out for quality players in the transfer market.Chelsea are hoping to solve their defensive problems with the arrival of a new defender. While Manchester City are set to break their club transfer record once more after capturing Sterling from Liverpool this summer.In La Liga, Real Madrid could be well on the verge of capturing their man David de Gea who has been linked with them the entire summer. United boss Louis Van Gaal has found an ideal replacement for the Madrid-bound player at Old Trafford.In the Bundesliga, Bayern defender Dante is keen on a move away from the Allianz and is expected to make a shocking switch by Monday. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, are still looking to strengthen the squad with their new manager in charge.In the Serie A, few clubs are not yet done in the transfer market including the reigning champions Juventus, who’s been linked with a move for Gotze and Draxler all summer.Here is a round-up of all the rumours that took place on Saturday, August 30, 2015.
#1 Premier League
- Arsenal are ready to make a final push to land a world class striker at the Emirates before the transfer deadline day. Arsenal are preparing a bid of £50 million for the PSG striker Edison Cavani after their pursuit of Karim Benzema was given a blow this week, according to Metro.
- Swansea striker Michu is in the final year of his contract and has been given the green light to leave the club for free, as per the reports on The Guardian. But Swansea are prepared to play hardball with the Spaniard who wants his £40,000 wages matched by the club.
- Reports from Daily Star say that Evertonian player Coleman is linked with Bayern Munich who has joined the race with Paris Saint-Germain to seal the signature of the attacking right-back. Bayern are preparing a bid of £18 million to follow up on interest dating back to January.
- Following the signing of South Korean Heung-Min Son from Bayer Leverkusen, Tottenham are expected to make a late push for Crystal Palace winger Bolasie, Independent reported. The negotiations have stalled due to the winger’s compassionate leave.
- Chelsea player Victor Moses is close to making a switch to West Brom for fee of £10 million, speculate The Metro. Could Bolasie make a surprising move to Tottenham?