Chelsea are closing in on a move for Vitesse Arnhem midfielder Marco van Ginkel, The Daily Express reports.

The 20-year-old has been on Manchester United’s list too, and David Moyes dispatched chief scout Jim Lawlor to run the rule over him at the U-21 European Championships.
Van Ginkel is one of the brightest emerging prospects in the European game, and was voted Dutch Footballer of the Year.
Though United were looking to hijack Chelsea's £15m move for van Ginkel, it seems that Jose Mourinho is close to tying up a deal.
Reports surfacing in Holland have it that Chelsea have already agreed a fee of £7.2m for his services.

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Liverpool have signed Sevilla forward Luis Alberto on a long-term deal for a fee believed to be £6.8m.

The 20-year-old had been on loan at Barcelona B but the Spanish champions decided against taking up their option on the Spain Under-21 international, allowing Liverpool to step in.

Reds boss Brendan Rodgers said: "He has the correct footballing profile and mentality to be a Liverpool player.

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Manchester City face competition from Real Madrid for Malaga midfielder Isco - but Carlos Tevez's future at The Etihad is uncertain.

City have yet to make a formal offer for £22m-rated Isco.

But the 21-year-old is a prime target after working under new City boss Manuel Pellegrini at Malaga.

Tevez, meanwhile, has been linked with Milan and City may consider offers.

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Fiorentina are following striker 'Roja' David Villa and midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos, younger brother of Giovani. According As.com technical director Eduardo Macia in Spain is working to close the deal with Barcelona. Fiorentina are ready to invest $ 13 million for both of Villa but there is a strong interest of English clubs.