Top transfer rumours of the day: August 26th 2014

With the transfer window edging towards its end, 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

•  Upon failing to sign Real Madrid’s Sami Khedira, Arsenal are not looking to sign Wolfsburg midfielder Luiz Gustavo, reports Metro. 

•  According to the Guardian, Lukas Podolski’s agent has denied receiving any offers for his client from Juventus and Napoli.

•  As per the Daily Mail, Arsenal target and Olympiacos defender Kostas Manolas is on the verge of completing his £10.4m move to Roma.

•  According to Metro, Arsenal are looking to sign Torino forward Alessio Cerci as manager Arsene Wenger looks to improve his attacking line-up.

•  Arsenal have resumed their chase for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho after club reduces their asking price to £24million, reports Express.