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The transfer window for footballers is approaching its end, and the news portal Eurofootball.com continues its section, providing you with various news and rumors about possible and completed player transfers on August 15th.
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Attempts by "Manchester United" to acquire "Barcelona" defender Cesc Fabregas were unsuccessful, but the English press reports that the "Premier League" champions will make another offer, this time - 47 million euros.
"Manchester City" is preparing a €3.5 million offer for "Malaga" defender Martin Demichelis. Manuel Pellegrini also tried to acquire Pepe, but "Real" refuses to sell the Portuguese.
"The Red Devils" are competing with London's "Chelsea" for Machakalos "Anzhi" forward Samuel Eto'o's signature, according to the "Daily Mirror".
London's "Arsenal" will once again be left without a new player. Munich's "Bayern" defender Luiz Gustavo, who has been linked with the "Gunners", is likely to continue his career with "Wolfsburg".
Turin's "Juventus" may soon lose forward Fabio Quagliarella, who is considering accepting an offer from "Al Gharafa" where he would earn 3 million euros per year.
"Basel" defender Valentin Stocker may continue his career at Gelsenkirchen's "Schalke", as the Germans have already agreed on the transfer fee (5 million euros - ed.).
The Italian champions have set their sights on young "Flamengo" forward Adryan. It is reported that the player would join the "Juventus" club in January.
This summer, "Napoli", who has added many newcomers, intends to acquire a center-back. Rafael Benitez is considering the possibility of luring "Valencia" player Adil Rami.
AC Milan are actively interested in Paris Saint-Germain's defensive midfielder Momo Sissoko, as the club scouts were impressed with the player's performance last season when he was loaned to Fiorentina.
The influential German newspaper "Bild" reports that "Barcelona" is also interested in acquiring Bayern's defender Luiz Gustavo.
"Liverpool" is willing to spend €35 million on "Anzhi" defender Willian, according to "The Guardian".
Arsene Wenger has set his sights on two other forwards - "Swansea" leader Michu and "Man City" player Edin Dzeko.
Jose Mourinho wants to attract Samuel Eto'o and, according to various reports, will soon make a €6 million offer for the Cameroonian.
Although Real Madrid has no intention of selling defender Pepe, "City" is tempting the Spanish vice champions with an attractive sum - 23 million euros.
Barcelona is likely no longer seeking to attract Daniel Agger and David Luiz, whose coach Jose Mourinho denied selling the Brazilian.
London's "West Ham" will negotiate with "Chelsea" for striker Demba Ba and the negotiations should conclude at the end of the summer.
London's "Fulham" is interested in the services of former Royal Club midfielder Esteban Granero. Last season, the Spaniard played for QPR.
Completed deals and transfers:
OFFICIAL: London's "Chelsea" loans young defender Wallace to Milan's "Inter" for one season.
OFFICIAL: Diego Costa has extended his contract with Madrid's "Atletico" until 2018. More...
