Transfers and rumors of August 15th: resolved fate of M. Locatelli and P. Torres' dilemma © „Imago Images“

During the offseason, clubs make every effort to further strengthen their squads before the approaching season. The portal "EuroFootball.com" will review the most interesting rumors and news.

"Betis" is close to acquiring "Marseille" forward Dario Benetto ("Le10Sport")

"Tottenham" and "Aston Villa" are battling for the signature of "Sampdoria" defender Mikkel Damsgaard valued at 35 million euros ("Calcio Mercato")

"Nice" will try to buy Glasgow "Celtic" forward Odsonne Edouard for 20 million euros ("Football Insider")

OFFICIAL: "Atletico Mineiro" has reached an agreement with free agent Diego Costa.

"Tottenham" owner Daniel Levy intends to continue negotiating with H. Kane's transfer window business and ultimately keep the Englishman at the club ("The Telegraph")

"Roma" have agreed on a 40 million euro transfer for "Chelsea" forward Tammy Abraham, with the option for Chelsea to buy him back for 80 million euros after two years (various sources)

Madrid "Atletico" coach Diego Simeone insists he did not try to lure Lionel Messi to his club ("Goal")

OFFICIAL: Milan "Inter" has acquired PSV defender Denzel Dumfries for approximately 15 million euros.

OFFICIAL: "Inter" has reached an agreement with "Roma" forward Edin Dzeko, for whom they will pay only 1.5 million euros if he helps them secure a place in the Champions League this season by joining one of the strongest clubs in the country.

"Atletico" and "Tottenham" have so far failed to attract "Fiorentina" forward Dusan Vlahovic. Italians demand more than 50 million euros (F. Romano)

"Barcelona" forward Antoine Griezmann may halve his salary in order to return to "Atletico" ("Carrusel Deportivo")

"Atletico" has not yet received any offers for midfielder Saul ("Mundo Deportivo")

"Juventus" has finally agreed to acquire "Sassuolo" defender Manuel Locatelli for 35 million euros ("Tuttosport")

Villarreal defender Pau Torres has turned down a move to "Tottenham." The English club offered 45 million euros for him ("SICNews")

Madrid "Real" is prepared to offer 150 million euros for PSG forward Kylian Mbappe (AS)