The transfer window is well and truly open.
With the rumours growing in pace and volume during this ‘silly season’, it can be difficult and painstaking to separate the stories of some legitimacy from the rest of the white noise.
Fortunately, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to do it for you.
Below, you’ll find some of the latest transfer news churned out of the rumour mill broken down and analysed for your benefit along with our calculated predictions.
SERGEJ MILINKOVIC-SAVIC – LAZIO TO REAL MADRID
Real Madrid have moved ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign the Lazio midfielder, Rome-based newspaper Il Messaggero reports.
Why it will happen: Los Blancos are set for a summer of change and Florentino Perez is likely to open his chequebook to support the club’s new manager, whoever that may be. An £88m (Dh433m) deal for the 23-year-old would be some statement.
Why it won’t happen: The Red Devils have not given up the ghost in their pursuit of the Serbian star, who is set to feature heavily at the World Cup. He could indeed favour a move to the Premier League.
Prediction: Milinkovic-Savic is definitely on the move and it is likely Lazio will sell to the highest bidder.
Rating – 8/10
Milinkovic-Savic is a man Los Blancos are desperate to sign.
LUCAS TORREIRA – SAMPDORIA TO ARSENAL
Arsenal are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Sampdoria ace Lucas Torreira, according to Italian news outlet ANSA.
Why it will happen: The Gunners are desperate for some defensive steel in the middle of the park and the 22-year-old very much fits the bill.
Why it won’t happen: It appears as though the main bones of this transfer are done and dusted.
Prediction: Torreira should complete his Arsenal switch after the World Cup as Unai Emery continues his rebuilding job in north London.
Rating – 9/10
Sampdoria star Lucas Torreira is set to move on.
RADJA NAINGGOLAN – ROMA TO INTER MILAN
Inter Milan will ward off interest from Chelsea in the race to sign the in-demand Roma talent this summer, according to Tuttosport.
Why it will happen: After missing out on Roberto Martinez’s Belgium World Cup squad, a big-money move will lift the 30-year-old’s spirits, and he apparently wants to stay in Serie A.
Why it won’t happen: He is still a key player for Roma and the Giallorossi have given no indications they want to allow him to move on.
Prediction: Nainggolan is likely to stay in Italy for at least another season.
Rating – 6/10
Radja Nainggolan’s future is up in the air.
