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Transfer news and rumours: Chelsea turn to Riyad Mahrez while West Ham consider James Rodriguez

All the transfer news and rumours from across the continent on Sunday 17 July

Sunday 17 July 2016 09:30 BST

Mahrez celebrates for Leicester (Getty)

It could be more bad news for Leicester as Chelsea plot a second raid on the King Power Stadium for Algeria international Riyad Mahrez, the Sunday Mirror reports. The winger turned down an improved contract from the Foxes worth £100,000-a-week and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has made no secret of his desire to sign the PFA Player of the Year.

According to Marca, West Ham are one of the numerous Premier League sides linked with a move for Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez. The attacking midfielder endured a difficult past season and is considering his future beyond the Bernabeu. The La Liga giants have valued the Colombia international at €80m but it seems neither West Ham nor the likes of Chelsea or Manchester United have made a bid above €60m at this point.

Contract talks between Arsenal and central defender Laurent Koscielny have stalled, the Daily Express reports. This has subsequently opened the door to Bayern Munich who are allegedly interested in bringing in the French international as they look to provide cover to Mats Hummels and Jerome Boateng.

Summer 2016 Transfer Window - Done deals and rumours

Ronald Koeman is keen to add Wilfried Bony to Everton’s transfer deal with Manchester City for Toffees defender John Stones. As well as demanding £50m from City for Stones, Everton are also keen to bring in Bony from the Etihad in a swap deal which would help ease the club's attacking worries. According to the Mirror, Koeman knows he won’t be able prevent the 22-year-old leaving Goodison Park if City meet Everton’s asking price but the Dutchman is investigating how he can sweeten the deal.

N’Golo Kante’s arrival to Stamford Bridge could signal the departure of Nemanja Matic. The 27-year-old is now considered surplus to requirements, according to ESPN, and could complete a move to Juventus in a deal estimated to be worth £15m.

Jurgen Klopp is looking to solve his side's defensive issues after losing Mamadou Sakho and Joe Gomez to injuries. Liverpool have reportedly made contact with Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu as the club attempts to bolster its defence. Klopp is determined to add at least one more name to his back four this summer ahead of a Champions League push and a possible title challenge next season, the Sun writes.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

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Liverpool summer transfer targets

Naby Keita

A difficult signing to pull off, but one that Liverpool are interested in making. Keita's dynamic performances in the centre of RB Leipzig's midfield have caught Klopp's eye, but also the attention of Bayern Munich, who are also monitoring the player.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

Timo Werner

Werner scored 21 goals in the Bundesliga last season as his goals fired RB Leipzig to second place and a first-ever Champions League qualification. The German club are keen to keep him but money talks and Liverpool are desperate for an out-and-out goalscorer.

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Liverpool summer transfer targets

Dusan Tadic

The Southampton attacker is out of favour on the south coast and desperate for a way out of the club. Liverpool are interested in him to provide competition and back-up to the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana with the added strain of European football.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

Andrew Robertson

Given Hull's relegation to the Championship, Robertson is one of the players in the shop window. Left-backs are at the forefront of Klopp's transfer activity and Robertson will come fairly cheap.

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Liverpool summer transfer targets

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Somewhat surprising reports have arisen over recent weeks that Chamberlain will be a Liverpool player next season. A disappointing season for Arsenal has left their squad in disarray, and it is thought that the 23 year-old midfielder is seeking a new challenge. The player’s versatility across midfield positions is an appealing to Klopp, who will need added squad depth. Arsenal will not be keen to sell to a rival, but if the rumours are to be believed, Chamberlain has his heart set on the Merseyside club and a £35 million transfer could well be on the cards.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

Douglas Costa

The 26 year old Brazilian winger has gained plaudits for his performances at the German champions, yet the player stated earlier in the season that he is ‘not that happy’, presumably at missing out to Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben regularly. He would cost upwards of £25 million and have plenty of suitors, meaning Liverpool are simply one of many clubs he could choose from, although he did recently ‘like’ a tweet from a Liverpool fan about the possibility of him joining the club. There is also a chance that Costa is happy in Munich but is seeking an improved deal, which would come as no real surprise.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

Ryan Sessegnon

Sessegnon is a long-term option at left-back for Liverpool with the 17-year-old lighting up the Championship with Fulham. With only Alberto Moreno, who is expected to leave, and James Milner available in that position, Klopp wants to bring in at least two. He faces competition from Manchester United and Tottenham though.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

The most speculative target on the list is Gabon forward Aubameyang, who became a household name under Jurgen Klopp at Dortmund. Constant questions over his future are expected to culminate in a move this summer, and while his former boss will no doubt be interested, European giants Real Madrid are circling and thought to be his preferred destination. While the versatile Roberto Firmino has had a good season deployed as Liverpool’s first choice striker and Divock Origi a promising talent, they still lack a world class centre forward like Aubameyang. Dortmund CEO Hanz-Joachim Watzke stated earlier this year that the striker, who has three years to run on his contract, would only leave ‘for an outrageous fee’.

Liverpool summer transfer targets

Jonas Hector

A player Klopp will know well, the 26 year-old is thought to be a serious option with the manager unconvinced by Alberto Moreno. James Milner has deputised brilliantly this season but an out-and-out left back is a priority for the summer. Hector has earned 27 caps for Germany since 2014 and is known for his excellent positional understanding and for putting in accurate crosses. It is thought he would cost in excess of £20 million, which could be well worth it for a good player approaching his prime years.

Jose Mourinho is attempting to bring in Monaco’s £22m-rated Brazilian right-back Fabinho as he also looks to tighten Manchester United’s backline. The 22-year-old has impressed in Ligue 1 but could be willing to make the move to the Premier League United to make the right deal, according to the Sun.

Lastly, Moussa Sissoko is continuing to generate interest within the Premier League. Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has joined a long-list of potential suitors and could be poised to reunite the Frenchman with Palace striker Yohan Cabaye. But despite being “very interested”, the Mirror reports, Pardew is unwilling to meet Newcastle’s £35m asking price and will attempt to seek a better deal with the newly-relegated side.

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