European clubs have until August 31st to complete their squad assembly work. "EuroFootball.com," continuing its traditional section, presents the most interesting daily news about possible player transfers and completed deals. Paris Saint-Germain's sporting director Leonardo stated that they are in advanced negotiations for Neymar's departure, however, he did not reveal which club is leading the race for the Brazilian's signature. Most publications - "L'Equipe" and "Marca" - report that Real Madrid has never been closer to signing Neymar. PSG officials have very poor relations with Barcelona, so they give priority in negotiations to Florentino Perez. It is not clear yet whether Neymar himself has decided to come to Madrid. "Marca" also adds that Barcelona does not intend to offer any money for Neymar - they hope to include players like Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Rakitić in the deal. However, PSG wants to receive money to buy Paulo Dybala. *** Daniele Rugani has agreed to move to Roma on loan, but it is still unclear whether Juventus will agree to the details of the deal. ("Corriere dello Sport") *** "The Sun" announces that Arsenal have started negotiations with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette to renew their contracts. *** Manchester United tried to attract talented Spaniard Dani Olmo to the team this summer, but Dinamo Zagreb rejected a €25 million offer. ("Sportske Novosti") *** Inter Milan is interested in the possibility of bringing back their former academy player Cristiano Biraghi, who shone at Fiorentina last season. ("Calciomercato") *** Real Madrid hopes to complete the signing of Donny van de Beek next week. Negotiations were prolonged due to Ajax's desire to keep the player in the Champions League qualifiers. (AS) *** The future of David De Gea at Manchester United is still unclear. "Daily Mirror" claims that the goalkeeper refused to extend his contract with the club this summer, which ends next summer. If the Spaniard does not sign a new contract, clubs can start official negotiations this winter. *** Serge Aurier does not see his future at Tottenham Hotspur and hopes to leave this summer. PSG and Milan are interested in his services. ("Daily Mail") *** James Rodriguez was left out of Zinedine Zidane's registered player list again. Real Madrid hopes to include him or Gareth Bale in negotiations for Neymar. ("Marca") *** Real Sociedad promises to start negotiations with Arsenal for the signing of defender Nacho Monreal. ("Mundo Deportivo") *** OFFICIAL: Borussia Dortmund sent defender Omer Toprak on loan to Werder Bremen for the season. OFFICIAL: Fenerbahçe Istanbul acquired defender Mathias Jorgensen from Huddersfield for €2 million.
