TRANSFER ZONE - July 9th 2017

• Romelu Lukaku has completed a medical ahead of a potential move to Manchester United. The deal for the 24-year old Belgian is expected to be finalised and announced in the coming days. Reports suggests that Lukaku would earn £250,000 weekly wages at Old Trafford. Manchester United had earlier announced an agreement with Everton for a transfer fee of £75 million and £15 million in add-ons for Romelu Lukaku. Wayne Rooney is expected to move in the opposite direction in a deal worth £26.5 million and expected to be the highest paid player at Everton with £150,000 weekly wages. Manchester United are set to hijack another Chelsea transfer. The Old Trafford club are keen to sign Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, as their move for Nemanja Matic has stalled. 

• Arsenal are set to break the club's transfer record with a £50 million move for Monaco midfielder Thomas Lemar. The Gunners have had initial bids of £30 million and £40 million for the 21 year-old rejected. In another development, Arsenal have slapped an £80 million price tag on Chilean star Alexis Sanchez and would not sell the player to any premier league club.

• Reports in Italy suggests that Chelsea have made moves to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata and right back Danilo. Similar reports suggest that Chelsea have also been offered James Rodriguez in a deal worth £52 million. Chelsea target Antonio Rudiger is in London for a medical ahead of a £34 million switch to Stamford Bridge. Antonio Conte is reported to be furious with Chelsea bosses over their lethargic approach to signings this transfer window. 

• Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has made a stunning u-turn on his plans to leave Santiago Bernabeu over allegations of tax evasion. The 32-year old Superstar has now decided to stay at the club. 

• Tottenham have lined up a £22 million move for Real Madrid's Mateo Kovacic. Spurs Boss Mauricio Pochettino is keen to sign the Croatian midfielder who is eager for regular first team football.