Each day we'll bring you the very latest tabloid rumors as the biggest clubs around look to splash the cash to bolster their rosters. True or not, they're always entertaining...
Everton have responded swiftly to John Stones submitting a transfer request by tabling a £5million offer for Tottenham Hotspur defender Federico Fazio.
The Toffees are already close to signing River Plate defender Ramiro Funes Mori and have been been linked with Inter Milan's Andrea Ranocchia as they look to fill the gaps created by Sylvain Distin and Antolin Alcaraz's departures, with Stones' request sure to increase Roberto Martinez's desperation to beef up his defensive options.
Fazio had been set to join West Brom before the deal broke down over personal terms, and though Albion were keen to resurrect it, the Argentina international is said to be keen on a move to Goodison Park.
Chelsea's fourth bid for Everton defender Stones will be £35million plus players, but the newspaper backs up a rumour from last week that the Blues have already identified Zenit St Petersburg defender Ezequiel Garay as a back-up target in case Everton, who are said to want close to £40million, refuse to sell.
Real Sociedad boss David Moyes is hopeful of closing a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi despite the interest of Southampton.
Despite Everton's insistence that young England defender John Stones will not be sold this summer, The Sun claims they have tried to buy out a £4.5million sell-on clause due to Barnsley for around £2million less, suggesting they are in fact preparing for the 21-year-old's departure.
Celtic defender Virgil van Djik is hoping to make his move from Celtic to Southampton by the end of the week.
Aston Villa are set to swoop for Wolves centre-back Kortney Hause.
Norwich boss Alex Neil is targeting Marseille defender Nicolas Nkoulou.
Dwight Gayle is keen on a move from Crystal Palace to Norwich, but the Canaries are baulking at the £10m price tag.
Tottenham are ready to loan out forgotten defender DeAndre Yedin.
Leeds United are looking to sign Leicester City defender Liam Moore, with Uwe Rosler watching the centre-back play in Tuesday's 4-1 victory against Bury.
Charlton could move for former Liverpool and Stoke winger Jermaine Pennant.
Zenit St Petersburg will refuse to sell defender Ezequiel Garay to Chelsea.
West Ham are confident of completing a deal to sign either Emmanuel Adebayor or Juventus striker Simone Zaza before the weekend.
Diafra Sakho is a doubt for the Hammers' trip to Liverpool after picking up a groin injury, and with Andy Carroll, Mauro Zarate and Enner Valencia also out injured, Slaven Bilic could be forced to turn to Elliot Lee, 20, who has just 15 minutes of Premier League experience.
The injury crisis could mean the proposed £6million transfer of Modibo Maiga to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr may be put on hold, but the east London club are said to be hopeful of signing either Adebayor or Zaza on loan in the next three days.
Adebayor has apparently been holding out for a move to Upton Park, while any deal for Zaza would be with a view to a permanent £11.5m transfer for the 24-year-old.
Tottenham are refusing to give up on Southampton's Victor Wanyama.
Tottenham will table a third offer for Saido Berahino after their latest bid was rejected on Tuesday, but West Brom are holding out for £25million.
Watford have opened talks with Rennes over a possible £8m move for Abdoulaye Doucoure.
