Transfer round-up: Man United’s plan for fifth signing, Arsenal eye Premier League man

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By Transfer Agent
Wednesday 17 August 2016, 08:12 UK

The latest football transfer gossip column from The Sport Review.

Manchester United will offer Argentina defender Marcos Rojo to Southampton as part of a deal to sign defender Jose Fonte.

Full story: The Daily Mirror

However, Arsenal have also made an approach for Jose Fonte, with the defender set to cost around £10m.

Full story: ESPN FC

Cesc Fabregas will fight for his Chelsea future despite being left out in favour of new signing N’Golo Kante by new boss Antonio Conte on Monday night.

Full story: The Sun

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney will not be offered a contract extension for at least 18 months.

Full story: The Sun

Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian is being targeted by Roma and Napoli following Jose Mourinho’s arrival at the club.

Full story: Sky Sports

Chelsea are ready to make a £45m bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly as Antonio Conte searches for his third summer signing.

Full story: Calciomercato via talkSPORT

Liverpool target Anwar El Ghazi available this summer but the Ajax sensation has been offered to Serie A giants AC Milan – and he would prefer a move to Italy over the Premier League.

Full story: Gianluca Di Marzio