August 12 transfers and rumors: "Real" targets promising defender De Sciglio. © EuroFootball.com

The transfer window for footballers is in full swing, and the news portal Eurofootball.com continues its section by providing you with various news and rumors about possible and actual player transfers on August 12th.

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to attract AC Milan defender Mattia De Sciglio, as Fabio Coentrao may leave the team soon. The young Italian's price ranges from 10 to 12 million euros.

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Arsenal in London is likely to snatch Luiz Gustavo from Bayern Munich after Chelsea, valuing the midfielder at 16 million euros.

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Napoli is looking to acquire another forward. Rafa Benitez is interested in Alessandro Matri and Alberto Gilardino.

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Manchester United is also getting involved in the race to sign Gareth Bale, whom Real Madrid is trying to lure. It is reported that the "Red Devils" will soon submit an official offer to the London Tottenham team.

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Barcelona is not giving up and wants to make a final offer to Chelsea for defender David Luiz.

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Arsene Wenger is convinced that this summer they will sign two new players – the aforementioned Luiz Gustavo and Liverpool forward Luis Suarez.

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Sunderland wants to start negotiations with Juventus for the acquisition of Fabio Quagliarella. The English team is also interested in A. Matri.

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Milan is ready to lure Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Mamadou Sakho, who is also being eyed by Monaco and Liverpool.

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Former Arsenal forward Jeremie Aliadiere visited Lyon on Saturday and is expected to sign a contract with Lyon in the coming year.

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According to Roma coach Rudi Garcia, Tottenham is negotiating with the club for the transfer of midfielder Miralem Pjanic to London.

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The Napoli city team would like to strengthen the midfield defender position. The Italian press reports that Napoli is targeting Martin Skrtel.

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Veteran striker Claudio Pizarro, who is not finding playing time at Bayern, has caught Milan's interest.

Completed deals and transfers:

OFFICIAL: Fiorentina has loaned young forward Khouma Babacar to Modena for one season.

OFFICIAL: Hannover has acquired 26-year-old defender Marcelo from PSV on a four-year contract.