Transfers and rumors on July 8: strict response from "Arsenal" and the search for A.Conte's attacker

On July 1, 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 deals every day until the end of the transfer window.

"Arsenal" will block all attempts by Alexis Sanchez to move to the "Man City" team. The "Gunners" will also not allow Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to move to "Liverpool" to avoid strengthening their competitors in the Premier League ("Daily Star").

"Roma" defender Antonio Rudiger will soon become a player for "Chelsea." The German will cost the Premier League team 34 million pounds sterling ("Sky Sports").

"Bayer" defender Douglas Costa will most likely be loaned to Turin's "Juventus" team for one season, as reported by "La Stampa." There is a possibility in the future to buy out his contract for 40 million euros.

"Newcastle" is interested in the 20 million euro-rated defender from "Benfica," Andreas Samaris, and "Everton" is also interested ("O Jogo").

"Arsenal" is interested in the 18-year-old goalkeeper from "Toulouse," Alban Lafont ("Le 10 Sport").

PSG is leading the battle for the signature of Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale ("Don Balon").

"Man Utd" icon Wayne Rooney has agreed to a two-year contract with "Everton" ("Daily Star").

"Chelsea" is trying to lure "Torino" striker Andrea Belotti. They are willing to offer 75 million pounds sterling for the Italian ("Daily Mirror").

"Chelsea" manager A. Conte is also considering other options - allowing D. Costa to play or buying "Bayer" Mexican Javier Hernandez, who is valued at 13 million pounds sterling ("The Sun").

"Newcastle United" has offered a record amount (35 million pounds sterling) for "Sporting" forward Bas Dost.

However, the contract for the 196 cm tall Dutchman includes a buyout option of 52 million pounds sterling.