TRANSFER ZONE - July 2nd 2017

• Arsenal have reportedly lined up a £125 million bid for Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe. Club Boss Arsene Wenger is keen to sign the 18-year old star as he is currently in talks with Kylian's father to convince him that Arsenal is the best destination for his son. In another development, Arsenal's bid of £15 million for Napoli star Jorginho has been rejected. The club are poised to complete the signing of Lyon striker Alex Lacazette in a deal worth over £45 million. In other news, Everton have joined the list of clubs battling for the signature of striker Olivier Giroud.

• Premier League Champions, Chelsea have completed the signing of goalkeeper Willy Caballero on a free transfer. In a related development, the Stamford Bridge club are set to complete the £35 million signing of Tiemoue Bakayok after the French midfielder completed a medical at Stamford Bridge days back. The Club have also agreed a £33.4 million fee with Roma for the transfer of Antonio Rudiger from Roma. The 24-year old German defender is expected to complete his medicals at Stamford Bridge this week. The Blues are also working hard to complete the signing of Alex Sandro from Juventus. The club have also lined up Alex Telles as an option should the deal to bring Sandro to West London falls through. A bid of £22 million has been reportedly tabled for the Porto full back. 

• Manchester United are still interested in the signing of Everton striker Romelu Lukaku even with the club still chasing Alvaro Morata. Club boss Jose Mourinho is keen to fortify his attacking options ahead of the new season. In a related development, Monaco have rejected a £40 million bid from PSG for Manchester United target Fabinho. Reports claim that Manchester United are set to launch a £61 million bid for Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan. Jose Mourinho is reported to be interested in Inter Milan's Mateo Kovacic.   

• Liverpool are close to the signing of RB Leipzig central defender Naby Keita. The 22-year old Guinea International is valued at £70 million.