Daily Transfer Updates – 3rd August

Manchester United face PSG competition for Lucas ? Nani to leave for Real Madrid ?

Manchester United could face yet another roadblock in their quest to sign Brazilian youngster Lucas Moura. It is being claimed that cash-rich PSG, who would face no trouble meeting the $49 million asking price set by Sao Paulo, have also entered the race. Inter Milan are also said to have bid $39 million for the player, which was promptly turned down by the Brazilian club.

Reports have also emerged of a surprise Real Madrid bid for United winger Nani. The Galacticos have reportedly made an offer in the region of $30 million for the player, whose recent contract talks have reached an impasse. However, with Sir Alex keen on retaining Nani, it is hard to see this deal going through.

Van Persie rules out Juventus deal

Arsenal’s want-away striker Robin van Persie has ruled out a move to Juventus. His agent, Fabio Parisi had earlier claimed that a deal with the Italian giants had already been signed.

However, with coach Antonio Conte embroiled in a match-fixing controversy, the Italians are out of the running and Manchester United are back in the race as firm favourites for the Dutch international.

Arsenal’s Song set for Barcelona move

Barcelona are set to make a move for Alex Song of Arsenal as a replacement for Seydou Keita, who left the Catalonian club earlier this summer.

Arsenal are also happy to let the midfielder move, provided Barcelona meet the club’s asking price of $25 million.

Neymar staying put at Santos

Santos forward Neymar, who La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona have been actively pursuing for over a year now, will be staying at Santos till his contract ends at 2014, club president Luis Alvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro has claimed.

The 20 year old was earlier linked with a $73 million switch to Barcelona.