Daniele Rugani headlines our Rumour Mill as Chelsea close in on deal for Juventus defender

David Cooper - Writer 10:30 24/06/2018
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    The summer transfer window is open and across the globe there is a frenzy of speculation as players and coaches look for their next moves.

    Already there is plenty of activity and stories that have football fans talking.

    Here, we look at the latest transfer deals that could happen very soon.

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    DANIELE RUGANI

    Chelsea are very close to completing a deal for the Juventus centre-back, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

    The Italian defender, 23, is on the verge of a £31m (Dh151m) switch to Stamford Bridge while David Luiz is soon set to depart.

    The west Londoners also view Rugani as a long-term replacement for Gary Cahill.

    Juve are happy to let the centre-back leave the club, with reports suggesting Old Lady boss Massimiliano Allegri wants to bring in either Atletico Madrid cult hero Diego Godin or Ajax young gun Matthijs de Ligt.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 27: Daniele Rugani of Italy in action during the friendly match between England and Italy at Wembley Stadium on March 27, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

    Set for the Premier League: Rugani.

    EVER BANEGA

    Arsenal have summoned talks with the Sevilla star’s agent, Marcelo Simonian, in the hope of bringing him to the Emirates.

    According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Gunners are interested in the Argentine international, who of course played under Unai Emery at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.

    Banega, 29, is reportedly happy with life in Andalusia but may see the opportunity to play in the Premier League as potentially the last big move of his career.

    It does though remain to be seen whether Sevilla will allow the midfielder to leave the club.

    Argentina's midfielder Ever Banega arrives for a training session at the team's base camp in Bronnitsy, on June 23, 2018, during Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP) (Photo credit should read JUAN MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images)

    Ever Banega has been part of Argentina’s disappointment in Russia.

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