Transfer Update: Eight top rumours - Chelsea close in on former Barcelona and Juventus defender

Updated 06/09/2016 at 07:28 GMT

Chelsea are hopeful of signing defender Martin Caceres, while Pepe's Real Madrid future is in doubt and Manchester City halt contract talks for three stalwarts.

Pepe et Rui Patricio

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1-Martin Caceres- Free agent to Chelsea

Antonio Conte is hopeful of signing the former Barcelona and Juventus defender, who is without a club after being released by Juve. (Metro)

2-Jonny Evans to get pay rise after failed Arsenal approach

West Brom are ready to reward centre-back Evans with a new £75,000-a-week deal after the Northern Ireland international stayed at the Hawthorns despite interest from Arsenal. (Telegraph)

3-Pepe- Real Madrid to Bayern Munich

Real Madrid's decision to keep Raphael Varane has cast a shadow over Pepe's Real future, with Bayern ready to take the centre-back from the Bernabeu next summer. (The Sun)

4-Yaya Toure planning Man City exit

Yaya Toure is already accessing his options for the January transfer window, with many clubs from China and America interested... according to his agent. (ESPN FC)

5-Danny Rose hopes to never leave Spurs

England international Danny Rose says he is hoping to see out his career at White Hart Lane. (Evening Standard)

6-Romelu Lukaku- Everton to Juventus

Belgium striker Lukaku says he is happy he turned down Juventus this summer, but only because it is too early in his career for a move to Italy. (Express)

7-Momo Sissoko- Free agent to West Brom

Former Liverpool and PSG midfielder Sissoko is currently training at the Hawthorns in hope of persuading Tony Pulis to sign him. (Sky Sports)

8-Three Man City full-backs could be allowed to leave

City have halted transfer talks for all three of Bacary Sagna, Gael Clichy and Pablo Zabaleta. (The Sun)

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