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Elliott Bretland·22 August 2018
Transfer gossip: The latest on Eden Hazard, Ivan Rakitić and more

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Elliott Bretland·22 August 2018
There is just over a week to go until the transfer window slams shut across Europe.
With not long left, will clubs in LaLiga, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 get their business done in time? Here’s all the transfer gossip for Wednesday.
Paris Saint-Germain have made Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitić their number one target before the window closes and will soon make a bid for his services, according to Sport.
The French side have also been linked with Sami Khedira though Juventus are hopeful the German will stay in Turin, reports Tuttosport.
Real Madrid are planning one final push to land Eden Hazard, says the Daily Mirror and are also targeting his Chelsea team-mate Marcos Alonso though face competition from rivals Atlético for the left-back.
Valencia sporting director Mateu Alemany has revealed that any club wanting to sign Rodrigo this summer will have to part with €120m. Los Blancos have been heavily linked – if they want him, that’s what they’ll have to pay.
Everton are reportedly demanding €30m, plus adds-on, from RB Leipzig for winger Ademola Lookman. This one continues to rumble on.
Timo Werner to Real Madrid is a no-go.
RB Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick told Sky: “It’s just not an issue for us. Timo has made it clear to us as well as in many interviews that he will definitely play for us in the coming year.”
Manchester United attacker Anthony Martial will not be making a late move to the continent as he has decided to stay at Old Trafford and fight for his place, the Sun report.
Miralem Pjanić signed a new five-year contract to commit his future to Juventus, ending speculation over his future at the club having been linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona in the summer.