Paper Round: Everton raise Lukaku asking price to £75 million

Everton increase Romelu Lukaku's price tag

Everton have upped Romelu Lukaku's asking price in a bid to ward off Chelsea, according to the Daily Mail. The report says that Everton have purposefully changed the asking price from £65 million to £75 million, in an effort to hold on the Belgian international.

After Chelsea's £63 million bid for Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata failed, they've turned their attention to their former player. Everton however are keen to keep Lukaku, and remain convinced they can make the player stay.

Arsenal 'angry' after Man City target Bellerin

Arsenal are reportedly 'fuming' at Manchester City for targeting right-back Hector Bellerin, according to the Mirror. The report says that Arsenal are unhappy that City have made overtures to the full-back, as their approach has unsettled the defender as Arsenal were trying to lock him down with a long-term deal. The defender was set to be rewarded with a contract, but Manchester City's interest has scuttled negotiations between the Spaniard and the club. Arsenal have also gone as far as contacting City's football department to make a complaint about the attempts to sign Bellerin. 

Liverpool set to sign Georginio Wijnaldum

Liverpool are set to seal a move for Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum, according to the Mirror. The fee for Wijnaldum is currently at £23 million, and could go as high as £25 million with add-on's and performance clauses. The deal is subject to a medical which is set to occur today at Liverpool, where then Wijnaldum is likely to join up with his new teammates in the United States for their pre-season tour. 

Stoke's Van Persie loan move rejected

Stoke's attempts at trying to sign Robin Van Persie on a season long loan have been rejected, according to ESPNFC. The 32 year old has been linked to numerous Premier League clubs after a strong stint with Fenerbahce, with the Dutchman keen to head back to England. Middlesbrough have also tried their hand at trying to sign Van Persie, but Fenerbahce are holding firm on any moves at the moment.

Source: Eurosport