On July 1, the summer transfer window officially began. Throughout it, until the onset of autumn, the country's most popular football news portal "EuroFootball.com" will daily review the rumors circulating in the media and report on completed transfers.
Rafael van der Vaart has agreed to sign a two-year contract with the Danish team "Midtjylland." The Dutchman was also linked with the "Reading" club (various sources).
"Gremio" refused to sell 23-year-old forward Luan to the "Liverpool" club. The player, valued at 22 million euros, is also linked with "Barcelona" ("Sport").
The new "Sunderland" coach David Moyes desires "Liverpool" forward Christian Benteke, but he will have to compete with "Everton," who are looking for a replacement for the outgoing Romelu Lukaku ("Mirror").
"Tottenham" manager Mauricio Pochettino is closely monitoring 23-year-old "Braga" defender Rafa Silva ("Mirror").
"Everton" may activate the buy-out clause in "Wolfsburg" winger Julian Draxler's contract - 63 million pounds sterling ("The Independent").
Antonio Conte continues to look for new players for the "Chelsea" club. The Italian has his eye on "Santos" midfielder Thiago Maia, although everything will depend on the player's performances in the upcoming Olympic Games. His price tag is 15 million pounds sterling ("Mirror").
"Real" are planning to splash out an impressive sum for "Bayern Munich" defender David Alaba. The Spaniards are offering 60 million euros, but the Bundesliga champions demand at least 80 million ("Sky Sports").
After selling Jese to PSG for 25 million euros, "Real" included a clause in the contract that the Spaniard can never be transferred to the "Barcelona" team ("L'Equipe").
OFFICIAL: "Tottenham" have loaned defender Federico Fazio to "Roma" for one season.
OFFICIAL: "Newcastle United" have acquired "Hull City" midfielder Mohamed Diame for 4.5 million pounds sterling.
