Paul Pogba to Manchester United: Transfer news live - Alvaro Morata leaves Juventus to alert Arsenal and Chelsea
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United continue to be linked with a potential world record move for Paul Pogba are talks reportedly took place between their executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, and his agent, Mino Raiola, while Arsenal remain in the hunt for striker Alvaro Morata. Follow the latest here.
Latest news and rumours:
- United ‘hold talks’ with Pogba’s representatives over world record move
- France give midfielder Blaise Matuidi time off to hold United negotiations
- Arsenal will not meet Real Madrid’s £57m Morata valuation but remain interested
- Arsenal ready to trigger Alexandre Lacazette’s release clause at Lyon
- Chelsea see £40m Andre Gomes bid rejected by Valencia
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Read more transfer news:
United set to break transfer world record to sign Pogba
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Mata considers £20m Everton switch after Mourinho arrives at Old Trafford
The summer transfer window deadline is at 11pm on 31 August.
Here's a selection of the other transfer rumours during the rounds on Wednesday morning:
The Daily Mail is reporting Everton are considering a move for Leicester goalkeeper Kaspar Schmeichel and are hopeful of completing a £28million deal for Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel.
The Daily Mail also writes Lazio are interested in a move for West Ham striker Enner Valencia with the Hammers looking to recoup the £12million fee they paid for the player.
Leicester are considering a move for Fiorentina striker Nicola Kalinic, according to the Daily Express.
The Daily Mirror reports Chelsea have had a £40million offer for midfielder Andre Gomes rejected by Valencia.
And finally, Watford are looking at a £20million move for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, reports The Daily Telegraph.
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