On July 1st, the official transfer window for players has opened - the most famous European clubs are starting to shape their squads for the 2018-19 season.
EuroFootball.com continues its traditional section and until the end of the transfer window, presents the most interesting daily news about potential player transfers or already completed deals.
West Ham United has offered £20 million for Istanbul's "Besiktas" defender Domagoj Vida. However, the full amount will not be transferred immediately and the Turks will have to decide whether it's worth parting with the player, whose contract with the team is valid until mid-2022 (Milliyet.com).
Everton has offered £14 million for "Barcelona" defender Lucas Digne (Mundo Deportivo).
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas is ready to fight for a place in the starting eleven against potential newcomer Thibaut Courtois for the team (AS).
London's Chelsea has started intensively searching for a replacement for Thibaut Courtois, who is leaving the team, reported Evening Standard. Possible newcomers mentioned are Gianluigi Donnarumma ("Milan"), Kasper Schmeichel ("Leicester City"), and Petr Cech ("Arsenal").
Legendary Arsene Wenger has become the main candidate to take over as the coach of the Japanese national team. In the past, the Frenchman has coached the local "Grampus" team and has maintained popularity in that country. However, the veteran wishes to remain in club football, and the best offer to him may come from a Chinese club (Daily Mail).
Everton continues to show interest in Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha, for whom they are unwilling to pay the demanded £60 million. The "Toffees" will try to negotiate a lower amount, potentially including former Crystal Palace player Yannick Bolasie in the deal (Mirror).
Mexican national team player Diego Reyes has attracted the attention of West Ham and Newcastle clubs. The defender's contract with Porto has expired, and he has already been given a contract by Istanbul's Fenerbahce (Sky Sports).
Benjamin Pavard has agreed to move from Stuttgart to Bayern Munich in 2019, according to SWR Sport. The Frenchman's contract will include a €35 million release clause next year, but both teams are still considering the player's transfer this year with a higher fee.
Chelsea forward Willian still wants to leave the "Blues" despite the hiring of new coach Maurizio Sarri. The Brazilian dreams of moving to either Real Madrid or Barcelona, one of the two giants in La Liga (The Sun).
Paris Saint-Germain is already considering the possibility of selling Neymar, if they were to receive an impressive offer from Real Madrid. The money received would be used by the Ligue 1 champions' coach Thomas Tuchel to strengthen other positions. The only PSG player who will not be sold is forward Kylian Mbappe (Mundo Deportivo).
