July 21 transfers and rumors: "Liverpool" focused on "Valencia" forward R. Soldado © EuroFootball.com

The transfer window for footballers has started, so the news portal [link="www.eurfootball.lt"]Eurofootball.com[/link] continues its section and presents you with various news and rumors about player transfers on July 21.

"Liverpool" club has shown interest in "Valencia" team striker Roberto Soldado. The Spaniard's acquisition would accelerate Luis Suarez's transfer to another team.

London's "Arsenal" club is eyeing "Bayern" defender Luiz Gustavo, who would cost about 18 million euros. The Brazilian is open to offers after the arrival of Thiago.

The English media reports that London's "Chelsea" wants to attract Didier Drogba to the club as a playing coach.

"Juventus" team, failing to attract "Bologna" striker Alessandro Diamanti, targeted "Parma" full-back Jonathan Biabiany.

Madrid's "Real" is considering a swap for Fabio Coentrao if he decides to leave the team. The royal club is eyeing "Granada" defender Guilherme Siqueira, valued at 8 million euros.

"Liverpool" has joined the battle for the acquisition of "Palermo" defender Josip Ilicic. The player is also of interest to "Fiorentina," but he would prefer to stay in Italy.

"Lyon" striker Bafetimbi Gomis wants to test himself in the Premier League and is choosing "Newcastle" team.

"Manchester United" is offering 15 million pounds sterling for "Newcastle" defender Yohan Cabaye.

"Aston Villa" striker Darren Bent could change clubs. The player is attracting interest from "Fulham" and "Newcastle" teams.

With the arrival of one of the mentioned strikers, "Newcastle" team may lose Demba Papiss Cisse, for whose signature Kazan's "Rubin," Saint Petersburg's "Zenit," and Dortmund's "Borussia" are competing.

"Sky Sports" reports that "Manchester United" is not giving up and has increased its offer for "Barcelona" defender Cesc Fabregas to 30 million pounds sterling.

The Spanish press announces Madrid's "Atletico" interest in "Stuttgart" defender William Kvist.

"Tottenham" goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes hopes to return to the Dutch "PSV Eindhoven" club.

London's "Chelsea" club has lured 16-year-old defender Isaiah Brown from "West Bromwich" team.

After failing to attract "Aston Villa" striker Christian Benteke, "Tottenham" has three players on their list - Loic Remy, Leandro Damiao, and Roberto Soldado.

Manuel Pellegrini hopes to bring "Real" defender Pepe to "Manchester City," for which they would have to pay 22 million pounds sterling.

Completed deals:

OFFICIAL: Madrid's "Real" club sold defender Raul Albiol to "Napoli" team. The Italians paid 12 million euros for him. [link="http://eurofootball.com/nw_index.php?page=nw_news&id=31140"]More...[/link]

OFFICIAL: "Cagliari" striker Thiago Ribeiro returned home and will represent the "Santos" team.