Football Transfer Rumours - Jul-31-2018

Cardiff City are eyeing a £15m bid for Watford captain Troy Deeney as they prepare for their return to the Premier League.

Rangers are preparing a second bid of £300k for Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty, with Craig Levein admitting his player has been affected by the speculation.

Olivier Giroud could be leaving Chelsea after just six months at the club, with Atletico Madrid and Marseille interested.

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce is trying to sign West Ham's English striker Jordan Hugill, 26, and Wigan's English midfielder Nick Powell, 24.

Middlesbrough's former England Under-21 striker Patrick Bamford, 24, is close to a move to Championship rivals Leeds United for an initial fee in the region of £7m

Chelsea are also considering a £30m bid for Arsenal's Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 27

Burnley are ready to move for Southampton's England goalkeeper Fraser Forster, 30, if his 26-year-old compatriot Nick Pope is ruled out for the majority of the season.

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has made Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 29, his main transfer target

Everton want 28-year-old Manchester United and Argentina defender Marcos Rojo, who has been told he can leave for £30m

Real Madrid have no interest in Chelsea's Brazil midfielder Willian, 29, but do want the Blues' Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 26