Transfer Tracker: Oscar, Lucas Moura, Edinson Cavani, Daniele De Rossi

By (World Football Lead Writer) on July 23, 2012

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In the world football rumor mill, the same song often has many verses.

That's especially true for today's B/R Transfer Tracker, which has updates on a number of potential deals.

Oscar's long-rumored move to Chelsea is reportedly all but done, and Manchester United's long-rumored interest in Lucas Moura is now fact.

Meanwhile, Edinson Cavani is still worth big money, Manchester City still want Daniele De Rossi and Robin van Persie is still stuck at Arsenal.

All the details await inside.

Oscar Deal Done?

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Chelsea and Internacional have agreed on a deal for Oscar, according to Brazilian reports cited by Sky Sports.

Oscar, a 20-year-old attacking midfielder, reportedly completed a medical with Chelsea last week. More recently, Internacional president Giovanni Luigi said Chelsea and Internacional have reached an agreement for Oscar's transfer to London.

"There is a verbal agreement between the two parties. But we have to put that on paper and the lawyer of both clubs have to discuss the matter," he told Radio Guiaba.

Tottenham are also thought to interested in signing Oscar.

Ferguson: No Deal for Moura

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed United's interest in Lucas Moura but has denied that a deal has been agreed with Sao Paulo.

Speaking to United's official website, Ferguson said: "We haven't reached an agreement for the player. We've shown an interest but until such time a we get a deal agreed we can't say he's our player."

The Daily Mirror is reporting that United and Sao Paulo have agreed a £26 million fee for the 19-year-old Brazilian playmaker.

€100 Million Man?

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Napoli have placed a price tag of €100 million (about £78 million or $121 million) on Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani (per Goal.com).

Cavani, 25, scored 33 goals for Napoli last season in all competitions. He joined Napoli from Palermo in 2010.

Manchester City are thought to be interested in bringing Cavani to England.

RvP Deadline

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has set a deadline to decide the future of Robin van Persie (Sky Sports).

Van Persie, 28, scored 37 goals last season in all competitions. His contract expires following the 2012-13 season and he has said he will not sign a new deal with the Gunners.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus have bid for Van Persie, a Dutch international who served as Arsenal's captain last season.

Meanwhile, The Sun is reporting that van Persie wants to earn £10.1 million per year at his new club.

City Chasing De Rossi? Again?

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Manchester City are chasing Italian midfielder Daniele De Rossi again (Metro).

City and De Rossi were linked in the gossip pages last summer but no deal materialized. De Rossi, 28, signed a new contract with Roma in February (Goal.com).

City reportedly would pay up to £23.5 million for De Rossi.

 

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