July 20 transfers and rumors: "Arsenal" close to agreement with Brazilian Bernard © EuroFootball.com

The transfer window for football players has started, so the news portal Eurofootball.com continues its section and presents various news and rumors about player transfers on July 20.

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London's "Arsenal" club is close to reaching an agreement with the "Atletico Mineiro" team for the acquisition of Brazilian national team attacking midfielder Bernardo. The "Gunners" are ready to pay 25 million euros, reports "Daily Mail."

According to "Daily Mirror," "Liverpool" forward Luis Suarez will meet with club representatives this weekend and will say he wants to join the London "Arsenal" team.

"Fiorentina" defender Adem Ljajic, who is in the sights of "Milan," is ready to tie his future with the Florence team. The new contract would allow him to earn 1.2 million euros per year, and its duration is until 2017.

"Napoli" club is soon to be bolstered by "Liverpool" goalkeeper Pepe Reina. The Spanish player will play on loan basis for the team next season.

"Newcastle" club is competing with "Aston Villa" for the acquisition of "Lyon" forward Bafetimbi Gomis. The player is valued at 7 million pounds.

"Barcelona" continues to search for a center-back. This time, rumors have surfaced around "Chelsea" club defender David Luiz. It is believed that the search will be expedited when the Catalans have a new team strategist.

"Napoli" club has reached an agreement with "Internacional" forward Leandro Damiao. Rafael Benitez is prepared to pay 25 million euros for this player.

According to "Daily Mirror," "Barcelona" midfielder Cesc Fabregas would only play in England for the London "Arsenal" club. However, this summer the Spaniard will remain in the team of Catalonia.

"Juventus" forward Mirko Vucinic is afraid that Tevez's move to the Italian champions will cost him a place in the starting lineup, so he might leave the team.

According to "L‘Equipe," PSG player Thiago Silva will stay in Paris as the club convinced him to stay by increasing the player's salary.

"Bayer Leverkusen" team is looking for a new striker after losing the battle for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's signature.

"Napoli" club defender Gokhan Inler rejected an offer from one of the English Premier League teams.

Completed Deals:

OFFICIAL: London's "Arsenal" club defender Andre Santos terminated his contract with the "Gunners" and moved to the "Flamengo" team. More...

OFFICIAL: Madrid's "Real" team loaned out defender Fabinho to "Monaco."

OFFICIAL: "Marseille" club acquired "EA Guingamp" team midfielder Giannelli Imbula for around 7 million euros.

OFFICIAL: "Aston Villa" team forward C. Benteke tied his future with the club until 2017. More...

OFFICIAL: "Juventus" defender Felipe Melo became a full member of "Galatasaray." The Turkish club paid 3.75 million euros for him.