Sport Arena With Dotun: Tuesday 21/07/2015 Football Transfer Updates

 

Liverpool are set to be disappointed in their attempts to make Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus, 26, their record £46m signing, with Real Madrid set to beat them to the Germany international's signature. (Liverpool Echo) 

 

Manchester United have had a record bid turned down for Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller, 25, according to Sport1  in Germany. (ESPN) 

 

But United have dismissed rumours linking them with a £70m bid for midfielder Muller. (Daily Mirror)  

 

And the club will not sign German Robert Lewandowski, 26, either, according to former Manchester United youth player Markus Neumayr. (Daily Star) 

 

Chelsea will make a fresh £26m offer for Everton defender John Stones, 21, after the Premier League champions' initial £20m bid was rebuffed. (Daily Mail) 

 

But Everton are likely to demand more than £30m for Stones, which would make him the most expensive English defender ever. (The Guardian)  

 

Stones is keen on a move to Chelsea, despite being quoted as saying he was happy at Everton. (The Sun – subscription required) 

 

Chelsea are also pushing to conclude a £14m deal with Bundesliga side Augsburg for left-back Abdul Baba Rahman, 21. (Evening Standard)  

 

Manchester United are interested in bringing Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero, 28, to Old Trafford to replace Victor Valdes. (Manchester Evening News) 

 

Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, 31, is on the verge of sealing a move to Galatasaray in a deal worth about £2.8m. (Evening Standard) 

 

Former Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says Christian Benteke's £32.5m move from Villa to Liverpool will prove to be money well spent. (Sky Sports) 

 

The future of Manchester City and Barcelona target Paul Pogba depends on his club Juventus, according to the 22-year-old's agent. (talkSPORT) 

 

Nemanja Matic has become the first Chelsea player to express his disappointment that goalkeeper Petr Cech, 33, was sold to rivals Arsenal. (Independent) 

 

Juventus are set to assess Arsenal target Julian Draxler, 21, before entering talks with Schalke. (Daily Express) 

 

Stuttgart and Borussia Monchengladbach have expressed an interest in taking Chelsea defender Nathan Ake, 20, on loan next season. (Daily Mail)

 

Loic Remy has snubbed a reunion with Alan Pardew at Crystal Palace to fight for his Chelsea place.(The Sun)

 

Fenerbahce want Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon to follow Robin van Persie and Nani to Turkey.(The Sun)

 

Manchester United have denied making a £70m bid for Germany and Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller.(Daily Mirror)

 

Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti has snubbed Chelsea and Arsenal by signing a new deal with the French club.(Daily Express)

 

Arsenal have seen a £31.3m bid for Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema rejected, according to reports.(Daily Express)

 

Meanwhile, the Gunners are lining up Monaco midfielder Joao Moutinho, according reports.(Daily Express)

 

Arturo Vidal is joining Bayern Munich after Juventus agreed a £25.9m fee for the midfielder with a further £2.1m in add-ons. (The Guardian)

 

Cerci dreams of returning to Torino. The player is on loan at Milan and the Rossoneri are looking for a team that wants him and pays his salary. Torino could wait until the last days of summer to find the right solution.(Tuttosport)

 

Real Madrid are set to beat Liverpool to Marco Reus. The Reds had been planning a £46m move for the Borussia Dortmund forward but will be beaten to his signature by Rafael Benitez's side.(Liverpool Echo)

 

According to multiple and differing reports, Filipe Luis' next destination is Atlético Madrid — either on loan or on a permanent transfer.