Transfers and rumors on August 31: departing I. Rakitić and a huge sum for K. Havertz © Imago-Images

Famous European clubs are not sleeping – as the 2020–2021 season approaches, they are forming their squads and scouting newcomers. The most popular football portal in the country, "EuroFootball.com", continuing its traditional section, will present the most interesting daily news about possible player transfers and completed deals until the end of the transfer window.

Sead Kolasinac is likely to move to Germany – the defender will be loaned from "Arsenal" to the "Schalke" team. Both clubs will pay the player's salary equally (Bild).

Legendary Dutch coach Louis van Gaal may return to his familiar position – the veteran is interested in the possibility of taking the place of the departed Ronald Koeman as the manager of the Netherlands national team (NOS).

"Barcelona" would like to involve Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus in the deal for L. Messi's sale, who would replace Luis Suarez in Catalonia. However, the "citizens" are unlikely to agree to such plans (si.com).

On Wednesday, there will be a live conversation between L. Messi's father Jorge and "Barcelona" president J. Bartomeu (Mundo Deportivo).

PSG tried to keep defender T. Silva at the last moment, but he stated that he has already agreed with "Chelsea" (Goal).

Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez urged L. Messi to return to his homeland and wear "Newell's Old Boys" socks.

"Juventus" hopes that "Man Utd" will finally make an offer for winger Douglas Costa (Calcio mercato).

"Juventus" is close to acquiring Rolando Mandragora – they will pay 26 million euros to "Udinese" for the 23-year-old midfielder (Calcio mercato).

"Valencia" contacted "Arsenal" to assess their chances of acquiring midfielder Matteo Guendouzi (Super Deporte).

"Arsenal" goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez attracted interest from "Schalke" (Sky Sports).

"Juventus" will try to purchase "Fiorentina" star F. Chiesa, but they will not pay the required 70 million euros (Calcio mercato).

Ivan Rakitic will soon become a player of "Sevilla" – he is already undergoing a medical examination at the La Liga club (Marca).

"Lille" defender Boubakary Soumare attracted the attention of "Milan". It will not be easy for the Italians, as the 21-year-old Frenchman is also being monitored by Real Madrid, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal (Le 10 Sport).

"Chelsea" finally reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the purchase of attacking midfielder Kai Havertz. The English will pay 80.5 million euros, with an additional 20 million euros to be transferred in the future, depending on the player and team's results (Goal).