Transfer round-up: Chelsea join Liverpool in Alisson race, Manchester United in for Toni Kroos and Jack Wilshere closing in on Fenerbahce move
We pick out the 10 biggest transfer rumours from this week as Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all look to close in on World Cup stars
IT'S that time of the year again when clubs around the world try and secure the best transfers for the best prices, or in some cases not the best prices.
Premier League clubs have until August 9 to secure their new signings are done and dusted before the new season kicks off two days later, while foreign leagues have until the end of the month.
So we pick out some of the biggest transfer rumours of the last month for you all to enjoy, or if its your club's star man leaving, despair at.
Toni Kroos to Manchester United
For the 3,958th time, the Germany midfielder is being linked with a move to the Premier League giants. United are keen to bring in another midfielder with Michael Carrick retiring and the maestro might just fit the bill with his brilliant passing and rumour has it he can bag late free-kicks as well...
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Alisson to Chelsea or Liverpool
The Roma stopper enjoyed a fabulous season last term and is likely to move away from Italy this summer. Liverpool will want to replace Loris Karius following his Champions League howler and with Thibaut Cortois potentially off to Spain, Alisson could be the ideal replacement.
Anthony Martial to Tottenham
Martial's agent came out earlier this month to say the forward had decided to leave United after three seasons. But when Tottenham made an enquiry to capture the Frenchman, the Old Trafford club reportedly responded by quoting "silly prices".
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Daniele Rugani to Chelsea
The Juventus centre-back is wanted by Chelsea as the futures of Gary Cahill and David Luiz remain unclear. This one looks like it could well go ahead but is thought to hinge on Maurizio Sarri coming in to replace Antonio Conte, which still hasn't been confirmed.
Alvaro Morata to Borussia Dortmund
After just one pitiful season - except the hat-trick against Stoke because that was pretty decent in fairness - the Spanish striker apparently wants to leave. A return to former club Juventus is a possibility but Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has not ruled out a loan move for the £60million flop.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to Manchester United
Nemanja Matic and Milinkovic-Savic look like a formidable midfield partnership for Serbia at the World Cup and Manchester United fans might be seeing a lot more of them together at Old Trafford next season. But Jose Mourinho will face strong competition from Juventus and, of course, Real Madrid for the Lazio star.
Willian to Barcelona
Where did this one come from? As if they haven't already got enough South American attacking talent! Reports suggest the Spanish giants had a £50million bid rejected for the Brazilian winger. Andres Iniesta has left the Nou Camp so bringing Willian into the side could allow Philippe Coutinho to move central and cause carnage.
Jack Wilshere to Fenerbahce
Jack the Lad announced he was leaving Arsenal after 17 years last week and a surprise move to Fenerbahce is on the cards. Wilsh would be available for free and a move to Turkey could give him the chance to reignite his stuttering career.
Jorginho to Manchester City
Well this one has been going on for a while, hasn't it? This was meant to be all wrapped up weeks ago but Jorginho is not a Citizen just yet. But the midfielder's agent is in England and ready to get the deal done and bolster Pep Guardiola's squad with yet another exciting talent.
Marco Asensio to Liverpool
Now this would be some signing for the Reds. Real Madrid are apparently keen to keep Asensio but the Spanish international is prepared to consider his future after the World Cup. Liverpool missed out on Nabil Fekir, and with Real likely to try and sign Neymar, this could actually be pulled off.
