26th August RUMOURS OF THE DAY
Transfers
Tottenham are considering a move for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi, 25, who is not wanted at the Bernabeu
The Guardian - 26th August
Chelsea will make a fourth and final offer worth £40m for Everton defender John Stones after the 21-year-old England international handed in a transfer request.
The Guardian - 26th August
Spurs winger Erik Lamela, 23, is in talks with Serie A side Inter Milan, according to the Argentine s father.
Gazzetta - 26th August
Hammers boss Slaven Bilic is looking to sign Italy striker Simone Zaza, 24, on a season-long loan from Juventus.
Daily Star - 26th August
Turkish club Besiktas claim they have agreed to sign Spain goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 33, from Manchester United.
The Times - 26th August