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Transfer news and rumours: Paul Pogba latest as Arsenal told to increase Alexandre Lacazette bid to £40m

All the latest stories from the Premier League on Wedesnday 27 July

Wednesday 27 July 2016 07:24 BST

France international Paul Pogba (Getty)

Yet another interesting development in the Paul Pogba saga. According to AS, agent Mino Raiola has cancelled Pogba’s medical with Manchester United, which the 23-year-old was expected to complete in Miami.

According to reports, the deal was not close enough to justify a medical. However, the doctor allegedly involved with the procedure, Dr Italo Linfante, has denied any knowledge of the medical which was supposedly set to take place today.

Lyon have told Arsenal they will have to pay £40m plus bonuses to sign striker Alexandre Lacazette, the Daily Mirror claims.

The French club set out their terms before Arsene Wenger moved for the 25-year-old with a bid of just £29.3m. Lyon have confirmed that the Gunners’ offer has been received and rejected.

But despite claims on Tuesday that the player is “irreplaceable”, it seems the French side are willing to do business over the £40m fee.

Liverpool are the latest side to make a move for Sporting Lisbon’s Joao Mario after the Sun claimed that the Reds have had a huge £33.5m bid for the midfielder rejected.

After selling Joe Allen to Stoke on Monday, Jurgen Klopp is keen to bolster his midfield and has reportedly identified the Portugal international as the ideal man. Mario has been linked with a number of clubs, including Chelsea and Inter Milan.

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.

Borussia Dortmund have shot down all reports linking striker Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang with a move to Manchester City.

Dortmund manager Michael Zorc has made clear the club’s stance on the highly-rated 27-year-old.

“All these rumours have already followed us this summer,” he told Bild. “We can only repeat, as always, that he has a contract with us until 2020 and feels good at Borussia Dortmund – as it should remain.”

Summer 2016 Transfer Window - Done deals and rumours

Antonio Conte has issued a hands-off warning to Juventus after the Serie A side reported interest in Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic. The Serbia international’s place in the Blues squad has been thrown into doubt after a substandard 2015/16 season and the arrival of N’Golo Kante to Stamford Bridge.

“He is not for sale and I know with work he can become a fantastic midfielder, of the best in the world,” Conte said in a news conference.

Lastly, Marko Arnautovic is allegedly ready to snub interest from Everton and sign a new contract with Stoke City.

The Toffees were willing to trigger the £12.5m clause in the Austria international’s contract but were struggling to meet his personal demands, the Daily Mail writes. In a bid to combat interest, Stoke have offered Arnautovic a four-year extension which he is now mulling over.

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