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Arsenal
- Having failed in his attempts to lure Jamie Vardy and Gonzalo Higuaín to the Emirates, Arsène Wenger is still on the hunt for a top class striker, and Lyon’s Alexandre Lacazette has moved to the top of his wish-list. (FW Index 4.4)
- And although the Gunners may already be flush with talent in the attacking midfield positions (Mesut Özil, Alexis Sanchez, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, etc.), Wenger remains keen on further bolstering that area of his squad with Leicester City’s PFA Player of the Year, Riyad Mahrez. (4.4)
- One man seemingly on his way out of north London is French full-back Mathieu Debuchy. The 31-year-old former Newcastle United player is being strongly linked with a switch to Galatasaray. (2.7)
Bournemouth
- The tumbleweed continues to blow along the pitch at the Vitality Stadium, as Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe seems content with the business he has done so far this window. No Whispers of incomings or outgoings at the moment following the arrivals of Jordon Ibe and Lys Mousset, but perhaps Howe is biding his time for a deadline day bargain.
Burnley
- Clarets defender Michael Keane continues to be linked with a move to Premier League champions Leicester City. Burnley have fended off the Foxes for the time being, but Claudio Ranieri remains keen on the former Manchester United player. (2.5)
- The faintest of Whispers suggests that Burnley remain interested in Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney, but any potential deal for the 25-year-old appears to be some way off at this stage. (1.3)
Chelsea
- In what has been one of the hottest Whispers of the past week, Chelsea continue to be heavily linked with a move for Romelu Lukaku. If the Blues are to manufacture a return to Stamford Bridge for the powerful Belgian striker, they will likely need to smash the club record £50 million fee they paid for Fernando Torres in 2011. (4.5)
- Colombian winger Juan Cuadrado spent last season on loan with Italian champions Juventus, and the 28-year-old could be set for a permanent return to Serie A, with AC Milan keen to take him to the San Siro. (3.4)
- It’s no secret that new Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants to bring in a centre-back this summer. The Blues have been linked with a move for Leonardo Bonucci (1.2), but Kalidou Koulibaly is the name that keeps cropping up. The Senegalese defender was outstanding for Napoli last season, and the Partenopei will not let him go cheap. (3.1)
Crystal Palace
- Costa Rica forward Joel Campbell's situation on the fringe of the Arsenal staring XI is being monitored at Selhurst Park (1.1)
Everton
- Despite reportedly having £100 million to spend on transfers this summer, Everton could be set to lose a couple of their biggest stars, with Romelu Lukaku strongly linked with a return to Chelsea. (4.5)
- … And John Stones rumoured to be closing in on a switch to Manchester City, with the young England defender desperate to join the Pep Guardiola revolution at the Etihad. (2.8)
- Swansea City’s Ashley Williams could be brought in to add some much needed solidity and experience to the Toffees’ back line. (4.5)
Hull City
- It’s all very quiet regarding Hull City’s transfer activity at the moment, as the Tigers focus their efforts on finding a new manager. But Uruguayan striker Abel Hernández could be heading for the exit door, with Aston Villa interested. (3.0)
Leicester City
- The Premier League champions have already done some very astute business this summer, with the arrivals of Nampalys Mendy, Ahmed Musa and Bartosz Kapustka, but holding on to Riyad Mahrez would be just as big of an achievement, with the Algerian linked to Arsenal. (4.4)
- The Foxes are still credited with an interest in Burnley defender Michael Keane, despite the Clarets shunning their previous advances. (2.5)
Liverpool
- Left-back Alberto Moreno came under heavy criticism for some of his displays last season, and his days at Anfield could be numbered as the Reds move in on German full-back Jonas Hector. (3.6)
- Liverpool are also being linked with a move for 17-year-old Real Madrid prodigy Martin Odegaard. The youngster has failed to live up to his billing thus far, and Madrid are said to be open to offers. (3.6)
- Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva could be set to depart Merseyside, with Galatasaray showing interest in the 29-year-old. (3.3)
Manchester City
- Everton’s John Stones appears to have moved to the top of Pep Guardiola’s wish-list, with the Catalan tactician looking to strengthen his defence having significantly bolstered his attacking and midfield options already this summer. (2.8)
- And Wilfried Bony could be set to move in the opposite direction, with Everton credited with an interest in the former Swansea City striker. (2.1)
- It seems a new goalkeeper is also on the agenda for Guardiola, with Barcelona’s Marc-André Ter Stegen seen as the ideal fit. (1.4)
Manchester United
- In the saga that has dominated the transfer window, Paul Pogba is poised to complete a world record move from Juventus to Manchester United. (5.0)
- James Wilson spent the second half of last season on loan with Brighton & Hove Albion, and now Birmingham City are keen to take the young striker back to the Championship in another loan deal. (2.2)
- Adnan Januzaj looks to have turned down former boss David Moyes, with Besiktas now the favourites for the talented Belgian (3.2)
Middlesbrough
- Boro are considering a move for Steven Caulker to add some valuable Premier League experience to their defence. (1.4)
Southampton
- Napoli’s Manolo Gabbiadini could make the perfect Graziona Pellè replacement for the Saints. (2.4)
- Combative Belgian midfielder Steven Defour is viewed as a potential replacement for the departed Victor Wanyama. (1.3)
Stoke City
- West Bromich Albion’s Saido Berahino won’t come cheap, but Mark Hughes remains keen on the young striker. (2.5)
- Rumours of a move for Robin van Persie have cooled recently, but a spectacular Premier League return could yet be on the cards for the Dutchman. (1.7)
Sunderland
- French midfielder Yann M’Vila is thought to be closing in on a move to Sunderland from Rubin Kazan. (3.4)
- While Liam Bridcutt may not figure in the plans of new manager David Moyes. The 27-year-old midfielder is being linked with a move to Leeds United. (3.6)
- Lamine Koné could also be on his way out of Sunderland, with Everton thought to be keen on the powerful defender. (2.1)
Swansea City
- André Ayew is set to depart the Liberty Stadium to join West Ham United imminently. (4.9)
- Ashley Williams is also heading for the exit door, with a move to Everton on the cards. The Wales international will be a huge miss for the Swans. (4.5)
- It’s not all bad news for Swansea fans though, as the potential arrival of Borja Bastón would be a massive boost. The Atlético Madrid striker impressed while on loan at Eibar last season. (3.8)
Tottenham Hotspur
- Georges-Kévin N’Koudou has been strongly linked with a move to Spurs for a few weeks now, but the 21-year-old winger is still a Marseille player. (2.6)
- Versatile Belgian attacker Nacer Chadli had been linked with a move to Swansea City, but Borussia Dortmund now lead the chase for his signature. (1.5)
- Michel Vorm worked under Brendan Rodgers at Swansea, and the Dutch goalkeeper could be reunited with his old boss at Celtic. (3.0)
Watford
- The Hornets reportedly turned down a £30million-plus offer from China for Odion Ighalo, but that hasn’t put West Bromwich Albion off making a move for the striker. (3.9)
- Monaco defender Marcel Tisserand is said to be on Watford’s radar. (1.9)
West Bromich Albion
- The Baggies are eyeing a shock move for Watford’s Odion Ighalo, with any potential deal likely to obliterate the club’s transfer record. (3.9)
- Gabriel Paulista’s injury, suffered last night in a friendly against Manchester City, has exacerbated Arsenal’s need for defensive reinforcement, and Jonny Evans is the latest name linked with the Gunners. (3.5)
- West Brom stood firm and held on to Saido Berahino amid interest from Spurs last summer, will they fend off Stoke City this time around? (2.5)
West Ham United
- André Ayew is set to complete a £20 million move to West Ham in the coming days. (4.9)
- While the Hammers remain keen on signing Colombian poacher Carlos Bacca from AC Milan. (3.6)
- Slaven Billic is also thought to be keen on Inter Milan’s Davide Santon, formerly of Newcastle United. (2.5)
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