Transfer Talks - July 31st

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Everton, West Ham and Crystal Palace are reportedly set for a transfer battle to land the signature of Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato. (Reports in Brazil)

Angel Di Maria is a step closer to joining PSG after agreeing personal terms, with the Argentine due to complete his medical early next week. The winger will sign a four-year contract worth €10.5m per season with a transfer fee agreed at €63m. (RMC) 

Dimitar Berbatov will travel to Birmingham on Monday to hold face-to-face talks with Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood over a proposed move. (Daily Express)

Sunderland striker Connor Wickham, 22, is set to sign for Crystal Palace after the London club agreed a fee of more than £8m for the England Under-21 international. (Telegraph)

Tottenham are lining up a swoop for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sven Bender. (Telegraph)

West Ham are keen to bring Atletico Madrid striker Raul Jimenez to Upton Park on loan. (AS)

Chelsea are closing in on Augsburg left-back Abdul Baba Rahman after agreeing a €25m (£17.5m) deal for the defender. (Bild)

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez told centre-back Sergio Ramos that could not be allowed to depart, and the pair have since agreed terms on a new contract. (Cadena SER)

Manchester United have joined the chase for Everton defender John Stones and are prepared to offer Jonny Evans as part of a deal in an attempt to beat off competition from Chelsea and Manchester City. (Mirror)

Paul Pogba is reportedly ready to head to the courts in order to seal a transfer away from Juventus. (Mirror)

Tottenham Hotspur will open talks with Stuttgart over signing German teenager Timo Werner. (Telegraph)

Celtic have told striker Anthony Stokes his Parkhead career is effectively over with Hull, Sheffield Wednesday and Wigan all interested. (Daily Mail)

England winger Ashley Young could leave Manchester United if they do not extend his contract, with Tottenham, Liverpool and Newcastle all interested. (Daily Star)