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What's the story
The 2018 summer football transfer window continues to heat up with several top European clubs in the race. From Lionel Messi's excitement about Antoine Griezmann, Jonny Evans moving to the Foxes to Liverpool's interest in Xherdan Shaqiri, a lot is happening across Europe. We bring all the football transfer rumors and updates your way.
Key move
Former Red Devil to have Leicester medical soon
Former Manchester United defender Jonny Evans, who saw his side West Bromwich Albion get relegated from the Premier League, has agreed to join Leicester City. The Foxes have agreed to pay his clause of £3.5 million in two installments, as per reports. Evans is expected to complete a move in the next 48 hours. Both Arsenal and City missed out on him last season.
Promise
Will Liverpool activate Shaqiri's clause?
Jurgen Klopp wants to further bolster his Liverpool squad and is seeking depth in key areas. Klopp has identified Xherdan Shaqiri as a potential new signing, following Stoke City's relegation. Shaqiri is believed to have a release clause of £12-13.5 million. He was one of the in-form players in EPL last season. Gent forward Moses Simon is another £10 million target for the Reds.
Quality
Messi fuels Griezmann transfer speculation
Antoine Griezmann's proposed move to Barcelona isn't a done deal yet. But it hasn't stopped Lionel Messi praising the Frenchman. Messi stated that Griezmann is one of the best in the world and feels the duo could click together in attack. However, media reports state that Atletico Madrid are looking to keep the player tied with a new deal.
Information
EPL: Pascal Gross signs new deal at Brighton
Pascal Gross will be staying at Brighton after signing a new deal until June 2022. He was the club's Player of the Season and also scored the goal that helped his side beat Manchester United. The player said he was pleased to extend a deal.