Breaking transfer news: Wednesday, July 28: Chelsea, Man City, Benfica, Arsenal, Leeds, QPR, Newcastle and more.
What the papers say . . .
Benfica have slapped a 33m price tag on Brazilian central defender David Luiz, who is wanted by Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Daily Mail
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will turn his attentions to German international central defender Per Mertesacker after being beaten to Sol Campbell's signature by Newcastle. The Gunners confident a 10m offer can persuade Werder Bremen to part with the 25-year-old.
Daily Mirror
West Bromwich Albion have had a 3m bid for midfielder Cheick Tiote rejected by the Ivorian international's Dutch club FC Twente.
Daily Mail
Arsenal are poised to move for Italy's first-choice goalkeeper Federico Marchetti after his club, Cagliari, put the 27-year-old stopper up for sale.
The Sun
Queens Park Rangers are set to make a bid for Reading winger Jobi McAnuff, with the Royals hoping to get 1.45m for the 28-year-old.
Daily Mail
Leeds striker Luciano Becchio could be on his way out of Elland Road after the Championship club opted not to offer the Argentine an extension to his deal, which runs out next summer.
Daily Mail
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