July 7th transfers and rumors: search for a midfielder at "Man City" camp and the future of M. Ozil

On July 1, the players' transfer window officially opened - the biggest 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.

"Manchester City" has withdrawn from the battle for Harry Maguire's signature. The only realistic English buyer now is "Manchester United", but "Leicester" still refuses to let go of their defender for less than 85 million pounds sterling. ("The Sun")

"Aston Villa" is seriously interested in the possibility of bringing in Daniel Sturridge, who became a free agent this summer. ("The Sun")

Despite Rodri's arrival, "Manchester City" will soon link its future with the Brazilian Fernandinho, whose current contract expires in 2020. ("Daily Mirror")

"L'Equipe" reports that Paul Pogba has finally decided to leave "Man Utd" and go play for Madrid's "Real". The latter have submitted the first official offer - 80 million euros.

"Stoke City" rejected a 12 million pounds sterling offer from "Bournemouth" for goalkeeper Jack Butland. ("Daily Mail")

Liverpool's "Everton" wants to surprise the "Premier" league clubs by trying to acquire Diego Costa, who has already played in England, from Madrid's "Atletico". ("Daily Mail")

"Marca" reports that Antoine Griezmann will not heed the warnings of Madrid's "Atletico" and will not participate in the training session on Sunday. The Frenchman wants to arrive at "Camp Nou" next week.

Istanbul's "Fenerbahçe" is seriously targeting Mesut Ozil. The problem for the Turks is the player's salary, but London's "Arsenal" want to part ways even against his will. (ESPN)

Still in search of a new center-back, "Manchester City" has set its sights on "Bournemouth" representative Nathan Ake, valued at 40 million pounds. ("Daily Mirror")

"Crystal Palace" rejected the first offer from London's "Arsenal" for Wilfried Zaha - 40 million pounds. "Daily Star" claims that the "gunners" will not engage in lengthy negotiations and will turn to another player - Ryan Fraser.

"Sky Sports" reports that Jose Mourinho has rejected the opportunity to become the coach of "Guangzhou Evergrande". A hard-to-grasp contract was offered to him - he would have earned 88 million pounds sterling.

Likely not playing for Madrid's "Real" next season, Lucas Vazquez. "Marca" states that both the club and the player agreed that this summer would be the best time to part ways. The "Whites" value him at no less than 35 million euros.

Rafael Benitez's departure from "Newcastle" should be replaced by another Spaniard - Quique Sanchez Flores, who previously worked at "Watford". ("The Telegraph")

Two Istanbul clubs - "Fenerbahçe" and "Galatasaray" - are interested in Radamel Falcao's services. He still has a year left on his contract with "Monaco". ("L'Equipe")

Stephan El Shaarawy will continue his career in China. "Roma" accepted an 18 million euro offer from "Shanghai Shenhua". The player himself will earn 15-16 million per season in China.

OFFICIAL: "Crystal Palace" has added 31-year-old goalkeeper Stephen Henderson to their squad.