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Jack Rathborn, David Verman

Monday's Transfer news: Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea rumours

Take a look back over all the biggest transfer news and updates from Monday.

We’re expecting some big names to begin to move towards monster moves, including Matthijs De Ligt to Juventus

Elsewhere, Neymar, Harry Maguire, Paul Pogba and more remain on the lips of fans around the world. Follow all of the latest below. 

 
Welcome to the Independent's Transfer News Live. 
 
We'll bring you all the latest news, updates and reaction on Monday, with deal starting to fall into place as teams return for pre-season. 
 
Harry Maguire, Matthijs De Ligt, Paul Pogba and Neymar are just some of the names who could yet secure monster moves. 
 
 
 
Arsenal look set to get busy, despite a limited budget. 
 
Wilfried Zaha was a key target, but their initial offer falling short of £40m appears to have upset Crystal Palace, who want much more. 
 
Everton Soares of Brazil is an alternative, with the Gremio star admitting he has had an offer, but disclosing the club's name. 
 
While the Gunners will battle Spurs for Dani Alves, with the veteran Brazilian earning the Golden Ball in the Copa America to prove his worth and now moving on from PSG. 
 
City are also in the running with the north London pair, claim Mundo Deportivo. 
 
Manchester United look ever closer to a deal for Harry Maguire. 
 
The Sun claim an £80m move for the Leicester City star is close, with the fee agreed. 
 
A £60m fee up front, plus £20m in add-ons appears likely to get the deal done. 
 
 
 
Arsenal's risky transfer strategy continues, with the Gunners knocked back once again by Celtic in pursuit of Kieran Tierney. 
 
Sky Sports believe the latest offer of £25m has been knocked back. 
 
The Gunners are in the market for a new left-back and the Scotland star is the first choice for Unai Emery. 
 
 
 
Would Liverpool fans welcome back Philippe Coutinho? 
 
Calciomercato believe Jurgen Klopp will have the option to take the Brazilian back on a two-year loan. 
 
The player has agreed, with Barcelona looking to move on 18 months after landing the former Inter star in a deal that could rise to £142m. 
 
The option to buy after the two years for the Reds will be set at £88m, a heavy loss for the Catalans. 
 
 
 
 
Leicester could use the money received from United for Harry Maguire to buy Lewis Dunk. 
 
If the Foxes pocket £80m for the England international, Brendan Rodgers will move for the Brighton star, claim the Sun. 
 
At £45m, they would still have £35m profit from the two deals. 
 
 
 
Matthijs De Ligt will complete his €70m (£63m) move to Juventus today, report Gazzetta dello Sport. 
 
The Ajax star has been in demand this summer, with PSG, Man United and Barcelona also keen. 
 
But the Dutch centre-back appears to have chosen the Old Lady and a deal has been struck according to the report, with the player due in Turin later on Monday. 
 
 
 
Juventus, once De Ligt has signed, will turn attention to Mauro Icardi and Federico Chiesa. 
 
Gazzetta claim the attacking duo are the new priorities for Maurizio Sarri. 
 
The pair would increase the plethora of options for Sarri in attack and put pressure on the likes of Gonzalo Higuain, or even Paulo Dybala to move in order to fund the moves, having already made big investments in terms of wages on 'free' transfers Adrien Rabiot and Aaron Ramsey. 
 
Spurs are still hopeful of signing Nicolo Zaniolo from Roma. 
 
A complex deal centres around the premise of exchanging cash and Toby Alderweireld or Moussa Sissoko for the Italy youngster - equating to the €50m asking price. 
 
But the problem would be Inter would be due €7.5m as part of a 15 per cent sell-on cluase, but Gazzetta dello sport believe inter could waive their right to that cut if Roma agree to sell them Edin Dzeko at a lower price. 
 
The current offer is €12m, but Roma would ideally want €20m. 
 
West Ham have seen their £54m (€60m) offer for Andrea Belotti rejected by Torino. 
 
The Hammers have been searching for a new striker, with Sebastian Haller and Gonzalo Higuain linked. 
 
But Tuttosport believe they have been knocked back with their offer for the Italy striker. 
 
 
 
Man City are set to drop their interest in Joao Cancelo and reignite a move for Dani Alves. 
 
The Brazilian snubbed Pep Guardiola two years ago to join PSG from Juventus, but now he could arrive at City after a fine Copa America with Brazil. 
 
Alves won the Golden Ball and could now move to England, with Spurs and Arsenal also thought to be keen, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. 
 
Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also keen on Cancelo, who is likely to be sold to make room in their squad. 
 
AC Milan and Roma will battle to sign Jean Michael Seri from Fulham. 
 
The Ivorian is set to leave the Cottage after relegation last season. 
 
And the Express claim the Italian giants are leading the chase, but the Whites want their £25m investment back. 
 
Napoli and Inter Milan are also monitoring the situation. 
 
 
 
Saido Berahino is training with Belgian side Zulte Waregem. 
 
The Mail report the former Stoke striker hopes to revive his career in Belgium. 
 
He has also rejected offers from Russia, USA, Italy and Turkey. 
 
 
 
Porto have handed Iker Casillas a new role while he continues his recovery from a heart attack. 
 
"I'm going to be the connection between the players and the club," Casillas said. 
 
 
 
A group of influential Arsenal supporters' organisations, fanzines and blogs have joined forces to call for "better leadership" of the club and hit out at Stan Kroenke's "passive ownership".
 
A total of 16 signatories published a statement on Monday morning demanding change as the Gunners prepare for a third successive season without Champions League football.
 
Under a heading of '#WeCareDoYou', it criticised the imbalance of the Arsenal board, "soulless" atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium and a lack of transfer strategy.
 
"As Arsenal fans we have watched with frustration as the team's football performances have declined over the past decade," the statement began.
 
"When Stan Kroenke began buying Arsenal shares the club had just competed in a first Champions League final.
 
"Twelve years on, Arsenal are about to play in the Europa League for the third year running."
 
 
Neymar has arrive at PSG's Camp des Loges training ground this morning. 
 
The Brazilian failed to show up to pre-season initially, sparking speculation of a move away. 
 
But with Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann, a possible destination for his exit appears closed off now, meaning he could reconcile with the French champions ahead of a third season in the capital. 
 
 
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has outlined his desire for new signings at the club this summer. 
 
''At the moment we are working with 11 first team players. It's obvious we have to bring (players in).''
 
''We are only going to bring in players that add quality to the squad we have. That is why it requires time.
 
"Sometimes things are not possible but I am hopeful we are going to bring in players. I hope we make not only one (signing) but a bunch of very good business."
 
Wolves have already made the loan signings of Leander Dendoncker and Raúl Jiménez permanent this summer, however the club is yet to sign any new, senior first team players.
 
 
Ajax captain Matthijis De Ligt is close to signing for Italian champions Juventus according to Ajax head coach Erik Ten Hag. 
 
''We knew that for a long time that [De Ligt's departure] would happen, it's good that it happens now.''
 
However, reports from Mundo Deportivo suggest that FC Barcelona are attempting to hijack the deal in a last-ditch attempt to sign the highly rated Dutchman.
 
Nevertheless, despite the Catalan club's interest, it is still expected that De Ligt will complete his move to Turin within the coming weeks, barring any major surprises.
 
 
Former Liverpool target, Nabil Fekir is attracting attention from Spain, according to French paper L'Equipe.
 
The Lyon captain has looked likely to leave France for sometime now, and after missing out on a move to Merseyside last summer, he is now wanted by Real Betis, Sevilla and Valencia.
 
Le Parisien have claimed that the fee would be approximately €30 million.
 
 
After a weeks speculation, Steve Bruce has resigned as manager of Sheffield Wednesday after being in charge for just 6 months. 
 
He is now expected to take charge of Newcastle United after talks were held on Saturday and is favourite to succeed Rafa Benitez.
 
Bruce leaves Hillsborough with his assistants Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence. 

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Aaron Ramsey will finally be unveiled as a Juventus player following his free transfer from Arsenal. 

With Cristiano Ronaldo likely to be delighted with how the Old Lady are putting the pieces together to make a charge in the Champions League, with Adrien Rabiot also arriving. 

Barcelona’s top heavy side now includes Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele. 

Room for one more? Neymar’s future remains uncertain and Barcelona are concievably the only potential landing spot. 

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