A transfer rumour we may be able to finally put to bed. The most drawn out transfer saga in recent history looks set to finally end as Manchester United's official Twitter account tweeted #Pogback, with a link to a statement saying that Pogba has been given permission to complete a medical.
The world has breathed a collective sigh of relief! Is it finally over!?
Club statement on Paul Pogba: https://t.co/BCU3m17XXm #MUFC pic.twitter.com/LiTdnSFVNL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 7, 2016
Well maybe. While it looks like the deal is almost done and we as a species can collectively put this experience behind us, Pogba tweeted this in an effort to mess with the emotions of United fans around the world.
When too many people talk nobody understands 🤐 talk very soon
— Paul Pogba (@paulpogba) August 7, 2016
Elsewhere, Arsenal's proposed move for Alexandre Lacazette has taken a blow after the Frenchman came off with a hip injury during Lyon's 4-1 loss to PSG. Lyon manager Bruno Genesio said, "It's worrying. It's a big downside to the evening in addition to the defeat.
However, The Telegraph are reporting that a centre back will be top of Wenger's priorities after Gabriel came off injured during Arsenal's win over Manchester City last night. The hunt for the £40m rated Shkodran Mustafi could now intensify with Arsenal looking extremely light on centre-backs.
According to The Guardian, Chelsea will use Asmir Begovic and Loic Remy as make-weights in a deal for Romelu Lukaku.
Conte will also look to offer Diego Costa to Napoli and Inter Milan who are both currently financially ballin' after the sale of Higuain and a Chinese takeover, respectively.
Liverpool have reportedly agreed to sell Christian Benteke to Turkish club Besiktas. The Express are reporting that Besiktas are only willing to pay £21m of Liverpool's £30m valuation.
The Telegraph are reporting that James Rodriguez and Isco could be on their way out of Real Madrid after falling down the pecking order. Arsenal are reportedly interested in making a move for one of them having missed out on Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez.
Leicester are considering an improved bid of £17m for Burnley's Michael Keane. Yes, Burney's Michael Keane. Yes, £17m... That one comes courtesy of The Guardian.
However, The Mirror are reporting that AC Milan are looking to hi-jack Arsenal's potential transfer for Isco. The 22-year-old will reportedly cost the Italian side £37m. This comes as the beginning of a reported £300m overhaul of the AC Milan first team.
Mathieu Debuchy is set to go on loan to Galatasary according to Goal. The Frenchman is being moved on as Hector Bellerin laid claim to his position after an impressive season with Arsenal last year.
The South-Wales Evening Post have reported that Swansea City are set to break their transfer transfer record by signing Athletico Madrid's Borja Baston. The 23-year-old scored 18 goals in La Liga while on loan at Eibar last season.
West Ham are close to signing Swansea's Andre Ayew as well as Olympiacos' left-back Arthur Masuku according to Talksport. Ayew will reportedly cost somewhere in the region of £20m.
And finally...
Charlton's 18-year old 'wonderkid' Ademola Lookman is a target for Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Southampton. The Mirror are reporting that he will cost around £2m to prize the highly-rated England U-19 away from Charlton.
