Transfers and rumors on August 2: new target for "Milan" and strength test for "Arsenal"

On July 1st, the transfer window for summer 2017 officially opened.

The most visited football news portal in the country, "EuroFootball.com", will traditionally present the most important news related to player transfers and completed deals every day until the end of the transfer window.

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez continues to convince his teammates that he wants to leave the club ("Daily Mail").

Manchester United contacted Anderlecht about the possibility of buying midfielder Leander Dendoncker. Coach Jose Mourinho was impressed by the 22-year-old's performance for the "Red Devils" in last season's Europa League. The Belgian is valued at around £22-31 million, but there are doubts whether the English club will purchase his contract this summer ("Manchester Evening News").

Arsenal will evaluate their options by buying Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri (ESPN).

Inter would like to bring in PSG winger Julian Draxler, who could be involved in the deal for Joao Mario. The French are very interested in the Portuguese, and Neymar's arrival could force PSG to let talent go to Inter ("Corrierre dello Sport").

Angel Di Maria would not oppose wearing Barcelona's jersey. The 29-year-old Argentine is interested in the idea of playing alongside compatriot Lionel Messi ("Mundo Deportivo").

AC Milan is casting their nets over Chelsea striker Diego Costa, whom they will sell this summer according to Chelsea manager Antonio Conte ("Telegraph").

Chelsea continues to show interest in Inter player Antonio Candreva. The Italian winger will be sold to acquire Lazio's Keita Balde ("Mirror").

Liverpool is competing for Bayern Munich defender Renato Sanches. Portugal is trying to impress Milan, Manchester United, and Chelsea ("Sport Bild").

Five Premier League clubs (West Brom, Burnley, Leicester, Crystal Palace, Stoke) are trying to bring in Manchester United defender Chris Smalling (TWM).

At the top of Barcelona's list is Atletico forward Antoine Griezmann. The Catalans believe that the Frenchman, playing in La Liga, will adapt perfectly to their dominant style of play, unlike other candidates (O.Dembele, A.Di Maria) ("Sport").