Transfers and rumors on August 23: offer for Rakitic and ambitious goals of "Sevilla"

On July 1, the player transfer window officially opened - European clubs continue their work on forming their squads for the 2018-19 season.
"EuroFootball.com" continues its traditional section and until the end of the transfer window presents the most interesting daily news about possible player transfers or completed deals.

Paris Saint-Germain has made a €90 million offer for Ivan Rakitic. According to "Sport", the deal is possible and PSG could finalize it at the end of the transfer window.

Steve Bruce confirmed that Aston Villa is nearing an agreement with Liverpool's Everton for a loan deal for Yannick Bolasie.

According to "AS", former Atletico Madrid striker Jackson Martinez is struggling to find a new team - even Lisbon's Sporting has turned down his services.

Barcelona is close to reaching an agreement with Ernesto Valverde for a new contract signing. The current contract with the Spaniard ends in 12 months. ("Mundo Deportivo")

London's Tottenham still doesn't know if Danny Rose, who is of interest to Paris Saint-Germain and Schalke, will stay at the club for the season. Meanwhile, they will definitely not bid farewell to Toby Alderweireld this summer. ("Evening Standard")

Liverpool agrees to let Divock Origi go to Borussia Dortmund on loan, but they want to say goodbye to the player permanently, so they want to include a clause in the loan agreement that BVB should buy the player's rights after the season. ("The Telegraph")

"Le 10 Sport" announces that PSG has identified five candidates for the left-back position - Filipe Luis, Alex Sandro, Juan Bernat, Ricardo Rodriguez, and D. Rose.

Marcos Llorente could still leave Real Madrid, as Julen Lopetegui did not convince him during the preparation period. Additionally, the club is about to loan out backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin to Leganes. ("AS")

Turin's Juventus believes that Massimiliano Allegri will leave the team after this season, so they will do everything to reach an agreement in advance with Zinedine Zidane. ("El Pais")

Barcelona is preparing to make a €10 million offer to Boca Juniors for promising 19-year-old player Leonardo Balerdi, who plays in the defender position. ("Marca")

Real Madrid has agreed on personal contract terms with Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas. ("Juganes")

"Dario Sevilla" reports that Sevilla is targeting two well-known players - Julian Draxler and Anthony Martial. The Andalusians hope to at least loan one of these players.

London's Chelsea has set a price for Marcos Alonso, who is on the radar of Madrid clubs, at €60 million. It is certain that none of the clubs will offer a deal for the defender. ("AS")