Transfers and rumors of August 3rd: Unfulfilled "Arsenal" plan and future "Barcelona" newcomer

On July 1, the player transfer window officially opened - the most famous European clubs are forming their squads for the 2018-19 season.

"EuroFootball.com", continuing its traditional column, presents the most interesting daily news about possible player transfers and already completed deals until the end of the transfer window.

"Barcelona" is close to an agreement for the acquisition of Junior Firpo. According to "Sport", "Real Betis" will soon receive an offer of 25 million euros.

"Napoli" is considering making a 70 million euro offer for "Leipzig" forward Timo Werner. ("Radio Marte")

Liverpool's "Everton" is set to strengthen their ranks with two latest additions - Moise Kean and Mario Lemina. "Irisai" has already reached an agreement with M. Kean. ("Daily Star")

Laurent Koscielny is expected to return to France in the coming days. London's "Arsenal" has finally agreed to release the center-back, who is likely to join "Bordeaux". ("Daily Express")

"Barcelona" would be willing to let Philippe Coutinho leave on loan, but clubs are asking for 25-30 million euros per season. ("Mundo Deportivo")

"A Bola" reports that Madrid's "Real" has also entered the race to acquire Bruno Fernandes. Spanish media, in turn, reports that the "whites" are about to close a deal with Donny van de Beek, who plays in the same position.

London's "Arsenal" failed in their plan to borrow Turin's "Juventus" center-back Daniele Rugani - the Italians immediately refused to enter into negotiations. ("Goal")

Harry Maguire, soon to become the most expensive defender, will sign a six-year contract with "Manchester United", reports "The Sun".

"Sky Italy" claims that the exchange between Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku is not happening solely because the Argentine has not yet reconciled his personal contract terms with "Manchester United". Meanwhile, R. Lukaku and both clubs are ready to complete the deal.

London's "Tottenham" is still hoping to finalize a deal with "Fulham" for the acquisition of Ryan Sessegnon. In the event of his arrival, Danny Rose would leave the club. ("Daily Express")

"Mundo Deportivo" reports that the same London's "Tottenham" is close to an agreement for Giovani Lo Celso. "Spurs" have managed to agree on a sum of 55 million pounds.

"Roma", seeking reinforcements in defense, has set its sights on "Liverpool" Croatian Dejan Lovren. "Romans" hope to reach an agreement for a deal worth 11-12 million pounds. ("Gazzetta dello Sport")

Christian Falk claims that "Manchester City" is asking for slightly more than 100 million euros for Leroy Sane, but the amount definitely does not reach the 150 million euros mentioned by the English media.

"Napoli" is still not giving up in the battle for James Rodriguez and hopes to convince Madrid's "Real" to sell the Colombian for a reasonable sum by the end of the transfer window. ("Corriere dello Sport")

If "Man Utd" fails to reach an agreement with P. Dybala, Milan's "Inter" intends to submit their offer. The Argentine himself is inclined to stay in Italy. ("Gazzetta dello Sport")

OFFICIAL: Istanbul's "Galatasaray" has borrowed their country's talent Emre Mor from Vigo's "Celta" for the duration of the season.