July 8th transfers and rumors: active "Everton" and "Man Utd" hunting in Norway

On July 1st, the official player transfer window opened - the most famous European clubs are starting to form their squads for the 2018-19 season.

"EuroFootball.com" continues its traditional segment and until the end of the transfer window presents the most interesting daily news about possible player transfers or already completed deals.

London's "Chelsea" defender David Luiz just laughed off rumors linking him to the "Porto" team on social media.

"Liverpool" forward Sadio Mane is aware of Real Madrid's interest in his services, but he stated that no official offer has been made yet.

"Lyon" president Jean-Michel Aulas spoke about the future of forward Nabil Fekir in the team. According to the Frenchman, the striker will not leave anywhere.

"Man Utd" is still interested in "Molde" forward Erling Haaland, whose game is being examined by scouts. The 17-year-old talent is the son of former "Man City" and "Leeds" defender Alf-Inge Haaland ("Daily Mail").

"West Ham" has submitted a £17.5 million offer for Dortmund's "Borussia" defender Andriy Yarmolenko ("Sky Sports").

"Newcastle United" coach Rafa Benitez is not in a hurry to sign a new 5-year contract. His current contract with the Spaniard expires next summer, and he wants to make sure the team will allocate enough money for new players ("Mirror").

"Liverpool" is eyeing "Aston Villa" defender Jack Grealish, although the favorite in the race for the 22-year-old Englishman is considered to be the "Tottenham" team. The Birmingham club initially asked for £40 million, but the London club has only offered £15 million so far.

"Aston Villa" hopes that the ongoing competitions will increase Grealish's price ("Mirror").

Free agent Jack Wilshere will join "West Ham" on Monday. The 26-year-old Englishman will earn £100,000 a week ("Mirror").

"Everton" and "Tottenham" want to borrow Barcelona's out-of-favor Yerry Mina ("The Sun").

"Everton" is looking to buy out Leipzig defender Emil Forsberg's contract. The deal won't be cheap - it is valued at £25 million ("Daily Star").

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon warned the club that it will be impossible to replace the departing Cristiano Ronaldo ("Tuttomercato").

"Man Utd" is ready to outbid Barcelona in the battle for Chelsea winger Willian, who is valued at £60 million ("The Sun").