Here are the freshest rumours from around the Premier League for Thursday, July 11.
Liverpool to step up Asensio chase
Liverpool are said to be ready to step up their efforts to land Real Madrid's Marco Asensio.
Reports in Spain, from El Desmarque, claim Jurgen Klopp is ready to seriously pursue the £75m-rated 23-year-old Real Madrid star, eyeing him as cover for Mo Salah.
Arsenal poised for double Real deal
Arsenal are ready to pay £53.9m in a double transfer for Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez and Mariano Diaz, according to reports.
Mundo Deportivo claim Unai Emery is willing to spend €40m on Vazquez and €20m on Mariano.
Man Utd's 'secret weapon' for Harry Maguire
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's No 2, Mike Phelan, may prove crucial in Manchester United's pursuit to sign Harry Maguire.
The Sun claim that Phelan's managerial career before he returned to United may be crucial to landing Maguire, as the pair worked together at Hull.
Villa favourites for Harry Wilson
Aston Villa are the favourites to sign Wales youngster Harry Wilson from Liverpool, with Bournemouth and Wolves close behind.
Having impressed on loan at Derby County last season, it's not outside the realms of possibilities that Jurgen Klopp will send Wilson out on loan again this term.
Toffees chase Pepe
Everton are reportedly interested in offering a club record fee for Lille forward Nicolas Pepe.
The 24-year-old, if pursued, would set the Merseyside club back £58.5 million - according to the Daily Telegraph.
With local rivals Liverpool denying interest in the Ivorian earlier in the window, Everton have an open opportunity to snap up the promising youngster - who scored 22 goals in Ligue 1 last term.
Ceballos teases Spurs over Instagram
Spain U21s star Dani Ceballos was in a playful mood following a teasing Instagram post confirming a London holiday.
Ceballos, who has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid for months, opted to poke fun at the speculation surrounding his future and Tottenham’s interest.
Football London report that the 22-year-old could be added to an improving Spurs roster after the capture of Tanguy Ndombele from Lyon earlier in the window.
Lemina wants Premier League move
Southampton star Mario Lemina has made clear his desire to leave St Marys this summer, but says he wishes to stay in the Premier League.
Lemina told France Football that he find the league ‘interesting’ and staying in England is his number one priority.
The Frenchman has been training away from the Saints squad following his public transfer request, with Man United being amongst a host of clubs linked with his signature.
Everton youngster rewarded with contract
Toffees keeper Joao Virginia looks set to be awarded a new contract following an impressive debut campaign.
The 19-year-old has received the good news just in time for his loan stint at Reading, which will be finalised in the coming week, according to the Liverpool Echo .
