Real Madrid 's hopes of signing Paul Pogba seem to fade with each passing day as the Premier League transfer window nears its close on August 8 with Manchester United standing firm in refusing to sell the midfielder. Their latest response has been to demand 200 million euros for the World Cup winner, a figure which is far beyond what Real Madrid would be prepared to pay. It is a clear statement from the directors of the club that they consider him to be a key piece of the puzzle for next season. Pogba continues to train and has not shown any indication that he would try to force a move, even wearing the captain's armband on the club's tour of Australia.
Unai Emery (right) is with the Arsenal squad on their pre-season tour of the USA Arsenal are trying to sign some "very big, very expensive players" this summer, says manager Unai Emery. Several fan groups and bloggers have called for change at the club and Emery said the Gunners are being "very demanding" with their transfer targets. They have already had bids rejected for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha and Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney. "Our target is to achieve three or four players who really improve our team and our squad now," said Emery.