Transfers and rumors of August 1st: "Chelsea" will strengthen their talented defense

The most visited country's football news portal Eurofootball.com continues to help track the rumors circulating in the press and player transfers that have already taken place.

The "Daily Express" announces that Dimitar Berbatov will arrive in England on Monday and meet with "Aston Villa" coach Tim Sherwood. The English club hopes to finalize negotiations with the striker next week.

London's "Chelsea" is close to an agreement with "Augsburg" for left-back Abdul Baba Rahman. According to "Sport Bild," the footballer will cost the "Blues" 25 million euros.

Pablo Osvaldo will soon return to Europe. As reported by "A Bola," the forward will arrive in Portugal on Monday and sign a contract with "Porto."

London's "Tottenham" is seriously interested in acquiring Dortmund's "Borussia" defender Sven Bender. The "Spurs" have also shown interest in Christoph Kramer, Tim Werner, and Sidney Sam, but the English believe that S. Bender will not fit into Thomas Tuchel's plans. ("Daily Telegraph")

Talented London "Arsenal" player Chuba Akpom will spend the upcoming season on loan to "Hull City," BBC reports.

London's "West Ham" has started negotiations with Madrid's "Atletico" for the loan of striker Raul Jimenez. However, the "Hammers" will face competition from the clubs "Porto," "Benfica," "Real Betis," and "Villarreal." ("AS")

"Aston Villa" is aiming to sign West Bromwich defender Joleon Lescott. ("Daily Mail")

Alexandre Pato, who is coveted by Liverpool's "Everton," "West Ham," and "Crystal Palace," could cost the clubs impressive amounts of money. Brazilian sources claim that an agent is working on a deal worth up to 23.4 million pounds sterling.

Turin's "Juventus" will try to lure Bayern Munich's defender Mehdi Benatia. Massimiliano Allegri is concerned about frequent defender injuries and wants the Moroccan's signature. ("Corriere dello Sport")

Real Madrid will no longer try to acquire Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea this summer, as Rafael Benitez is satisfied with the duo of Keylor Navas and Kiko Casilla.

OFFICIAL: Jose Rodriguez, who was considered a talented product of Real Madrid's academy, is leaving Spain and will try his luck at Istanbul's "Galatasaray" team.

OFFICIAL: "Manchester City" has agreed to loan young team defender Jules Ntcham to the club "Genoa."