' WHATS MAKING THE FOOTBALL NEWS TODAY '

' WHATS MAKING THE FOOTBALL NEWS TODAY '

17/08/16


Wayne Rooney will not be offered a contract extension by Manchester United for at least another 18 months. His current deal runs until the summer of 2019.


Everton have opened negotiations for Newcastle striker Moussa Sissoko, with representatives reportedly in Paris.


Javier Mascherano has urged Manchester City target Claudio Bravo to stay at Barcelona - despite almost quitting the Nou Camp himself.



West Brom have made have made a £21m bid for Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani as they aim to steal a march on other Premier League clubs chasing the Algerian.



Watford are believed to have agreed a £13m deal to sign Juventus midfielder Roberto Pereyra.




Liverpool target Jonas Hector is being considered by Antonio Conte as Chelsea look to strengthen at left-back.


Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian is being chased by Napoli and Roma, according to reports.



West Ham are chasing Palermo defender Achraf Lazaar as they look for more defensive options in a season that will see them play in Europe.



Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez has made it clear he would consider moving to Real Madrid or Barcelona if they come calling.



Manchester United defender Daley Blind is attracting glances from Inter Milan as he tries to prove his worth at Old Trafford to new manager Jose Mourinho.



Tottenham Hotspur are willing to sell Nabil Bentaleb but will not entertain a loan. The 21-year-old midfielder is surplus to requirements under Mauricio Pochettino.


Mauricio Pochettino has made further enquiries about Espanyol goalkeeper Pau Lopez as he looks for cover for the injured Hugo Lloris.


Hull have made a £9m move of Lorient striker Benjamin Moukandjo.


Wolves have opened talks with Benfica over a surprise deal for their captain Luisao, who has 44 caps for Brazil.