Football Transfer Rumours - Jul-09-2017

Burnley have expressed an interest in Lamine Kone as Sunderland look to free up transfer funds for a promotion push.

Chelsea have reportedly joined Liverpool in the chase for wantaway Lazio winger Keita Balde.

New Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer wants to sign out-of-favour Barcelona centre-back Thomas Vermaelen. The 31-year-old Belgium international spent last season on loan at Roma

Newly promoted Newcastle United want Manchester City's Fabian Delph, 27, but may have to contend with Stoke City for the midfielder's signature.

The Gunners have increased their offer for Monaco winger Thomas Lemar, 21, to £40m after having a £35m bid rejected

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, will be allowed to join Paris St-Germain or Bayern Munich - but not Premier League rivals Manchester City