Rumour Reel: Icardi to Chelsea as Arsene eye Evans and Koeman keen on Bolasie

After seeing Per Mertesacker and Gabriel Paulista injured this pre-season, Arsenal are hoping to get a defensive deal over the line in time for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool on Sunday.

Arsene Wenger is reportedly interested in bringing former Manchester United man Jonny Evans to the Emirates.

West Bromwich Albion value ball-playing centre back Evans at £15m, and would suit Arsenal’s style.

Meanhwile, another reported target Shkodran Mustafi, has a release clause of £42m. However, Valencia are likely to accept a fee of around £25m.

Koeman keen on Bolasie

Despite Everton reportedly having a £18m offer for Crystal Palace’s Yannick Bolasie rebuffed, new Toffees boss Ronald Koeman remains keen on bringing the tricky winger to Goodison Park.

Palace have slapped a price tag of £30m on the Congo international and are likely to put up a fight to keep him.

Everton are yet to flex their financial muscles and take advantage of Farhad Moshiri’s fresh investment, with only Maarten Stekelenburg and Idrissa Gueye joining thus far.

The Merseyside club look set to be one of the busiest clubs in the transfer window over the next few weeks, as Koeman wants to stamp his mark on the squad.

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