Chelsea target Chile star Charles Aranguiz; Schneiderlin seals move

Charles Aranguiz has become a rock in Chile's Copa America-winning midfield. Now, Chelsea are after him.

Most players in Europe have now made their way back to their clubs for the start of preseason training, meaning the rumour mill has cranked up a gear as teams plan their campaigns in earnest. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to all the latest rumours and gossip.

TOP STORY: Blues line up Copa America talent

Jose Mourinho already has a midfield stocked with excellent combative players, but could well add another to aid his Champions League aspirations next season.
The Star reports that the Portuguese coach is after Chile star Charles Aranguiz, with the Blues in talks with the 26-year-old's Brazilian club Internacional over an £8 million transfer.
The midfielder impressed as Chile lifted the Copa America on home soil this summer, and although Manchester City are also interested in Aranguiz, the paper states that Chelsea are leading the chase after City boss Manuel Pellegrini and director of football Txiki Begiristain "dithered" having already scouted him.
Arsenal have also been heavily linked with Aranguiz, but Chelsea are England's smoothest operators in the transfer market. When you're up against Stamford Bridge negotiators, it pays to be quick.

World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger has thanked Bayern Munich fans for their support as he prepare for a new challenge with Manchester United 

United net another midfielder

Morgan Schneiderlin may be forgiven for a brief moment of doubt over his potential move to Manchester United after the club announced the capture of World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger on Saturday, but the France international has nothing to fear about his future.
The Manchester Evening News reports that United have agreed a deal with Southampton for the 25-year-old midfielder, who has already had his medical at Carrington and signed for the club according to United's press photographer Craig Norwood.
Though the fee and contract length are yet to be announced, the MEN is confident the deal has been done. Meanwhile, the BBC is also reporting that Schneiderlin was undergoing a medical late on Sunday, with the player set to become United's fourth summer signing. The Guardian reports that United will pay the Saints an initial £24 million, which could rise to £27 million with add-ons.
And if that wasn't enough, the Mail reports that Rafael's agent has confirmed to Record that United are eyeing a deal which could see the Brazilian defender move to Benfica in part exchange for Nicolas Gaitan.
What a weekend at Old Trafford!

PSG prepare massive Di Maria offer

With United making their moves for Schneiderlin and Schweinsteiger, increased competition for midfield starting roles at Old Trafford is fuelling talk of Angel Di Maria's impending exit.
Laurent Blanc confirmed on Sunday that Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing the Argentina international given that UEFA have lifted financial fair play restrictions on the French champions, though the PSG boss admits a deal will be tough due to other suitors and the sheer cost of the transfer.
The Guardian reports that PSG have readied an offer of £47 million, and will make a formal offer to United and Di Maria's agent Jorge Mendes.
The 27-year-old is expected to want a tasty contract of around £185,000 a week at the Parc des Princes, though the Ligue 1 title winners are hoping for a package closer to £130,000 a week. In any case, the paper reports "a compromise is likely to be attainable."
With Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani set to stay in Paris this summer, Blanc's side could be worth a bet for Champions League glory next season.
Another United player whose future may lie in Turkey is Victor Valdes, though AS reports that the player's agent says there has been no contact with Super Lig side Antalyaspor over the goalkeeper.
Gines Carvajal said: "Some people from Turkey have contacted me to negotiate the signing of Victor, but I've never spoken with the president of the Turkish club. I do not know."
United's other keeper, one David De Gea, now looks set to be staying at Old Trafford with the Sun reporting that the Red Devils have issued Real Madrid an ultimatum: buy him before our US tour or wait til next summer!
This story could rumble on for a while then!

Liverpool and Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement to take Raheem Sterling to the Manchester City.

Sterling deal a bonus for QPR

Queens Park Rangers fans have not had the best summer: their side was relegated from the Premier League last season, and star striker Charlie Austin looks destined for an exit.
What will be a boost for the Loftus Road faithful -- and owner Tony Fernandez -- is that Manchester City's imminent capture of Raheem Sterling will result in a massive pay day for the West London club.
According to the Mail, QPR had a 20 percent sell-on clause inserted into the deal for Sterling when the forward signed for Liverpool as a 15-year-old for a mere £500,000 in 2010.
With sources telling ESPN FC that City and Liverpool have agreed a £49 million deal for Sterling, QPR will pocket a cool £9 million.
The deal for Sterling will cost City a reported £100 million in fees and wages, though that clause now looks an inspired piece of business from QPR.

Delph dissuaded from City by wary teammates

Although Man City are set to land one England international with Sterling nearing his bumper move, another was warned off the Etihad Stadium by former Three Lions hopefuls who know better.
Fabian Delph had his £8 million release clause activated by City, but the Aston Villa midfielder turned down a move to Manchester earlier this week.
The Mirror reports that Villa teammates Micah Richards and Scott Sinclair -- both former England hopefuls who saw their careers stall at City -- played a "crucial role" in convincing Delph that his career will be better served by staying at Villa Park.
City have seen James Milner leave this summer for more opportunities at Liverpool, and it seems that more England players are now cottoning on to the fact that sitting on City's bench on a massive contract week in, week out may not be the best way to make Roy Hodgson sit up and take notice.

Tap-ins

- Having impressed for Crystal Palace over the past two seasons, Dwight Gayle is being targeted by Premier League new boys Norwich, according to the Mirror.
With added competition a given at Selhurst Park next term, a switch to Carrow Road may offer the forward the guaranteed starts that he is reportedly craving.
- The weekend couldn't get much better for Crystal Palace fans after the signing of Yohan Cabaye from PSG, but the Croydon Advertiser reports that the Eagles are set to announce a new contract for Everton target Scott Dann on Monday.
- One player who looks to be on his way out of London is Benjamin Stambouli, with the Mirror reporting that Watford have agreed a £4 million deal to sign the Tottenham midfielder.