Transfer News: August 28th

August 28
Arsenal
Arsene Wenger admits he wants to bring Juan Mata to Arsenal while Jose Mourinho has denied he is trying to sell the Spaniard – The Sun
Arsenal have asked Ajax about a price for Toby Alderweireld – Daily Mail
Arsenal target Mesut Ozil moved closer to a Real Madrid exit following a strop – Daily Mirror


Chelsea
Samuel Eto’o is expected to reject a more lucrative contract at Inter Milan in favour of joining Chelsea – The Times

Manchester City
Manchester City are closer to signing Martin Demichelis from Atletico Madrid – The Times
Manuel Pellegrini has earmarked Valencia’s Adil Rami as a back-up to Manchester City’s defensive problems – Daily Mirror

Manchester United
Wayne Rooney is staying at Manchester United for now – The Sun
Manchester United will invite Wayne Rooney for contract talks this autumn if he continues to show his commitment to the club – Daily Mail

Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s Mesut Ozil wants £200,000 per week to join Manchester United or Arsenal – The Sun

Tottenham Hotspur
Gareth Bale has told pals his Tottenham career is over – The Sun
Gareth Bale skips Spurs training and fumes over Real Madrid transfer delay  as he refuses to let Daniel Levy ruin his dream move–Daily Mirror
Tottenham have insisted their pursuit of Juan Mata is genuine – Daily Mirror
Tottenham Hotspur have been warned off striker Hulk by Zenit St Petersburg – Daily Mirror

More Transfer News
Roma have held talks over a loan switch involving Spurs left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Federico Balzaretti – Daily Mail