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The football transfer window has started, so the news portal Eurofootball.com continues its section and brings you various July 18 news and rumors about players transfers.
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The British press reports that if Wayne Rooney leaves "Manchester United", the "Red Devils" will try to attract Tottenham star Gareth Bale for 60 million pounds.
It seems that Real Madrid will no longer compete for the signature of Luis Suarez. Liverpool wants 40 million pounds for the striker, while Real Madrid is not willing to offer more than 30 million pounds.
Napoli and Arsenal are not willing to sell Gonzalo Higuain at a low price. The Spanish vice-champions are asking for 40 million euros for the Argentine.
However, Tottenham is not ready to part ways with G. Bale, so the owners are willing to double the Welshman's salary to 9 million euros (current salary is 4.5 million - ed.).
Wolfsburg is interested in acquiring Bayern Munich defender Luiz Gustavo, whom Josep Guardiola intends to part ways with.
Arsenal will not give up and will seek to sign a contract with Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney.
Brazilian forward Hulk, playing in Russia, may move to Monaco, but Zenit St. Petersburg is not willing to sell the striker for less than 60 million euros.
Jose Mourinho is also considering the possibility of attracting Bayern's Luiz Gustavo, who is likely to replace John Obi Mikel.
Madrid's Atletico is prepared to attract Santi Cazorla to Spain, for whom they plan to offer Arsenal a £17.5 million deal.
Real Madrid continues to actively pursue players who can play in the forward position. As reported, Carlo Ancelotti has set his sights on Sergio Aguero and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Norwich targets Juventus forward Fabio Quagliarella, who is likely not to play for the Italian champions next season.
Ajaccio will seek to attract Milan defender Mario Yepes, and if the player refuses, the French team will sign a contract with Christian Chivu, reports "L'Equipe".
Officially completed player transfers and deals:
OFFICIAL: Dutch national team player Kevin Strootman has joined Roma. The former PSV midfielder has signed a five-year contract.
OFFICIAL: Chievo confirmed that they have acquired defensive midfielder Ivan Radovanovic from Atalanta.
OFFICIAL: Returning to La Liga, Elche has reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid to borrow Ruben Perez for one season.
OFFICIAL: Crystal Palace, newly promoted to the Premier League, has signed young midfielder Jose Campana from Sevilla.
OFFICIAL: Former Milan defender Mario Alberto Yepes has joined Atalanta.
