Transfer round-up: Arsenal’s Mahrez update, Man United’s plan to make way for Pogba

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By Transfer Agent
Friday 29 July 2016, 08:20 UK

Bastian Schweinsteiger could become the first big-name casualty of new manager Jose Mourinho’s time at Manchester United.

Riyad Mahrez will sign for Arsenal in the next few days as Arsene Wenger looks to strengthen his attacking options.

Jose Mourinho is planning a clearout at Manchester United, with nine players set to leave to make way for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.

Schalke star Max Meyer will not be joining Liverpool this summer because he is reluctant to leave the German club while he continues his development.

Arsenal have said they are not willing to spend more than £33.7m on Lyon’s France striker Alexandre Lacazette.

Arsenal are in talks to sign Valencia and Germany international defender Shkodran Mustafi.

Arsenal have approached Benfica over a move to sign young forward Goncalo Guedes, who is attracting interest from a number of top clubs.