August 8th transfers and rumors: very active "Arsenal" and search for R. Lukaku's heir

During the off-season, clubs are making every effort to further strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season. The portal "EuroFootball.com" will review the most interesting rumors and news.

*** "Granada" is nearing an agreement with former "Man Utd" goalkeeper Sergio Romero ("Ideal")

*** "West Ham" has halted negotiations with "Fiorentina" defender Nikola MIlenković because they cannot agree on the details of the personal contract ("90 min")

*** Milan's "Inter" is eyeing "Man Utd" representative Anthony Martial, valued at 50 million pounds, whom they consider an excellent replacement for departing Romelu Lukaku ("The Mirror")

*** "Arsenal" has received a proposal from "Barça" to acquire goalkeeper Neto ("The Express")

*** "Brighton" is planning to make a 20 million pound offer for "Arsenal" forward Eddie Nketiah ("The Sun")

*** On Saturday, L. Messi hosted a farewell dinner, to which he invited his friend Sergio Aguero ("Marca")

*** "Inter" is in talks to acquire "Atalanta" forward Duvan Zapata. The 30-year-old Colombian is valued at 30 million euros (Cesar Luis Merlo)

*** "Arsenal" is considering acquiring "Atletico" defender Kieran Trippier ("The Sun")

*** Representatives from "Atalanta" will hold talks in London regarding the acquisition of "Chelsea" forward Tammy Abraham, valued at 40 million euros (Fabrizio Romano)

*** Forward Harry Kane will have to take drastic action if he wants to move to "Man City" ("The Mirror")

*** "Arsenal" is interested in "Man City" midfielder Bernardo Silva ("The Mirror")

*** "Newcastle" asked "Liverpool" if they would have a chance to buy defender Nat Phillips ("The Athletic")

*** "Everton" is no longer interested in signing "Barcelona" forward Philippe Coutinho ("Liverpool Echo")

OFFICIAL: "Zenit" has acquired Brazil U-23 international and Olympic champion Claudinho from "Bragantino" for 15 million euros.

*** "Lazio" laughed off "Arsenal's" attempt to buy forward Joaquin Correa for 20 million euros ("Corriere dello Sport")

*** "Aston Villa" previously inquired with "Man Utd" and Madrid's "Real" teams if they would be interested in acquiring midfielder Jack Grealish ("The Athletic")