July 10 transfers and rumors: "Barca" interested in "Man Utd" defender, PSG - S. Umtiti

On July 1, the player transfer window officially opened - the most famous European clubs are forming their squads for the 2018-19 season.

"EuroFootball.com", continuing its traditional section, will provide the most interesting daily news about possible player transfers and completed deals until the end of the transfer window.

"West Ham" lost the battle to "Valencia" for the acquisition of Maxi Gomez. According to "Daily Mail", the "Hammers" club is seriously considering signing free agent Mario Balotelli.

"Barcelona", like many other European clubs, has expressed interest in the son of legendary Gheorghe Hagi, Ianis, who plays for "Viitorul Constanta" club. (AS)

London's "Crystal Palace" is finalizing negotiations with "Swansea" for the acquisition of Jordan Ayew. The striker will soon undergo a medical examination and join the team. ("Sky Sports")

Not being able to lure Matthijs de Ligt, "Barcelona" turned its sights on "Manchester United" defender Victor Lindelof. However, as "Mundo Deportivo" emphasizes, negotiations with the "Red Devils" club will not be easy.

"Arsenal" and "Manchester United" are interested in acquiring Mario Lemina, who wants to leave "Southampton". He is valued at around £15 million. ("Daily Mirror")

The same "Arsenal" is closely monitoring Neymar's situation at PSG. If "Barca" manages to sign the Brazilian football star, the "Gunners" will enter the race for Malcom. ("Daily Express")

"Roma" got impatient with Gonzalo Higuain and the "Giallorossi" started looking at other alternatives, one of them being Mariano Diaz. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that "Roma" executives have already met with Real Madrid to discuss possible deal details.

In the coming days, "Inter Milan" leadership will reach Manchester and continue trying to extend negotiations for Romelu Lukaku. "Inter" would like to borrow the player with the option to buy his contract later, but "Man Utd" is inclined to sell the player for a sum of £75 million. (Di Marzio)

"Sampdoria" is close to reaching an agreement with "Valencia" for the loan of Jeison Murillo. The Genoa team offers 2 million for the loan and the possibility to acquire all rights for €12 million next summer. ("Sky Sport")

"Monaco" has started negotiations for the acquisition of Joao Mario. Milan's "Inter" values him at €25 million. ("Gazzetta dello Sport")

"Mundo Deportivo" states that Madrid's "Atletico" has abandoned plans to acquire Nicolas Otamendi. Another defender who has long been on their radar - Mario Hermoso - has a €40 million buyout clause in his contract, which the "Rojiblancos" team does not want to pay. According to the same source, "Atletico" has now seriously begun to consider Daley Blind's situation in the ranks of "Ajax".

Paris Saint-Germain hopes to acquire Samuel Umtiti from the Barcelona team this summer. It is not ruled out that he will be included in the negotiations for Neymar. ("Mundo Deportivo")

OFFICIAL: "Burnley" recovers Jay Rodriguez, who played for "West Brom", for €11 million.