TRANSFER ZONE - 31st July 2015

• Manchester United are set to hijack Chelsea's bid for Everton defender, John Stones and are willing to include Jonny Evans in the deal. Valencia defender, Nicolas Otamendi is also a target. Boss, Loius van Gaal is still in the market for a centre-back after missing out to sign Spanish defender Sergio Ramos. In another story, the Old Trafford club have been asked to cough out £80 million for Real Madrid Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

• Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Barcelona starlet Adama Traore. The Anfield club are in advanced talks with Barcelona for a loan deal for the 19-year-old winger. In another development, Italian striker Mario Balotelli has been linked with a move back to Italy to Serie A clubside Bologna. The fiery forward has been left out of Liverpool's pre-season fixtures.

• Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has agreed personal terms to join Italian club Roma. The 29-year-old Bosnian striker has also been a target for Arsenal.

• French Champions PSG are close to agreeing a £45 million deal with Manchester United to sign Argentine winger, Angel Di Maria. In another story, Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed that his next club will be a 'big surprise'.    

• Chelsea are close to signing Jamaican starlet, Leon Bailey. It is expected that the 17-year-old would be signed and shipped out on loan to Belgium club Genk.