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The transfer window for footballers is in full swing, and the news portal Eurofootball.com continues its section by presenting various news and rumors about potential and completed player transfers on August 5th.
Various media sources report that "Chelsea" defender David Luiz is willing to reduce his salary in order to be able to play for "Barcelona". The Catalan team is ready to pay 40 million euros for the Brazilian.
"Manchester United" striker Wayne Rooney is expected to submit an official transfer request to the club's management soon, as he wants to move to "Chelsea", reports "Daily Mail".
The rising star of "Roma" Erik Lamela, despite interest from "Tottenham", is soon to begin negotiations with the team for a contract extension.
Not shying away from spending this summer, "Napoli" has set its sights on Javier Mascherano, who currently plays for "Barcelona".
The London "Arsenal" club is close to an agreement with 19-year-old "Freiburg" defender Matthias Ginter, for whom the Germans are asking for 7 million euros.
"Roma" should announce the acquisition of "Arsenal" striker Gervinho today. The "Gunners" are expected to receive about 8 million euros for him. Another forward from the London club, Marouane Chamakh, is likely to end up at "Crystal Palace".
Representatives of "Barcelona" are convinced that "Manchester United" will back off and not try once again to acquire defender Cesco Fabregas.
The English press reports that "Arsenal" is interested in the 21-year-old rising star from "Al Ain" club, Omar Abdulrahman, who has also caught the attention of "Barcelona", "Borussia", "Valencia", and "Schalke".
"Tottenham" striker Jermain Defoe could end up at "West Bromwich" after the London team acquired "Valencia" forward Roberto Soldado.
"Newcastle" club doesn't give up in the fight for QPR striker Loic Remy. However, the team led by Harry Redknapp does not want to sell the player and would only allow him to leave on loan.
