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25th August 2015
08:37am BST
Another transfer that is looking highly unlikely is Karim Benzema to Arsenal, or anyone for that matter.
The French striker was so peeved at stories linking him with a move away from Real Madrid that he released a short statement via Twitter.
https://twitter.com/Benzema/status/635844916896264193
Looks like a 'come and get me' plea if ever we saw one.
The Daily Mirror have been quick to respond to the impudent thumbs-up.
They claim that Arsenal have already moved on and are now keen to bring in PSG's Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani before the transfer window closes.
West Ham manager Slaven Billic is desperate to add some pace, and attacking threat to his team.
To that end, he has targeted Chelsea winger Victor Moses, Tottenham's Aaron Lennon and Manchester United's Adnan Januzaj. Getting in two of that three would representing a couple of coups. [Evening Standard]
Joleon Lescott has been told he can leave West Brom as the club are confident they will sign Jonny Evans from Manchester United. [talkSPORT]
Sky Italia are reporting that Inter Milan have agreed to pay Tottenham €6m to take Argentine attacker Erik Lamela on loan for a season. If they like what they see, they will pay Spurs a further €14m to make the switch permanent next season.
There were reports, last night, that United are now after Wolfsburg's Kevin de Bruyne. You can read all about that here.
Finally, United appear to have ended any interest in Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen.
The Dutch No.1 commented, 'As far as I know it has never been a thing. I, the club, or my agent have never heard anything. As for me, this season begins and ends at Ajax.'Explore more on these topics:
