The transfer window that operates during the close season of the European football calendar is a period of fervent business in the buying and selling of some of the world’s most talented players. Goalmouth will keep you up-to-date with the latest spin from the transfer markets until deadline day of August 31.

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Making ripples in the news pond of transfer gossip today are reports that Cameroon hit man Samuel Eto'o could be leaving European Champions Barcelona. The Sun reports that Manchester City have offered to make the Indomitable Lion the highest-paid player on the planet with a whopping $415,000 a week as well as paying $40m to prise the player from the clutches of the Catalan club.

Eto'o looks set to become the highest paid player in the world.

Elsewhere The Mirror focus on the grapple Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is currently having with Barcelona in a bid to secure the transfer of Spanish youngster Jesus Fernandez.

The one dubeed "Suso" is an attacking midfielder who currently plays for Cadiz and is seen as the perfect recruit for Benitez aims to replenish his squad the best young talent he can find.

The Daily Mail concentrates on news from Liverpool's city rivals Everton, where boss David Moyes has his eyes set on Sweden's Marcus Berg.

The Toffees will need to stump up around $16m for the Groningen striker who has been full of goals at the recent European Under 21 Championship, though Ajax are expected to make a similar offer.

Inter midfielder Maicon has done nothing to clear up the rumors about his future. The Brazilian, who is fresh from helping his side retain their Confederations Cup title with a 3-2 win over the USA in South Africa, said “My future? Let’s see, I do not know” according to the Italian sport paper La Gazzetta Dello Sport.

It's thought the defender wants to stay with the Italian champions but not on his current deal.

According to L’Equipe there are rumors of Souleymane Diawara – leaving Bordeaux for Marseilles. The move for the 30-year-old Teranga Lion defender could see Adil Rami drafted in as a replacement. The Moroccan stopper, who is currently with Lille, will cost $10m to lure if the gossip is to be believed.

The other alternative for Bordeaux is Ronald Zubar – who is set to leave Marseilles for England’s Wolverhampton Wanderers in a $2.4m transfer. The French club will need to get in quick, however, as Zubar is due to have a medical and sign on the dotted line with the newly promoted Premier League side by Tuesday.

Finally, in a rhyming finish, Skysports reports Tim Borowski could be heading back to former club Werder Bremen despite interest from English side Aston Villa. The defender has been told by new coach Louis van Gaal that there is no future for him at Bayern Munich, paving the way for his departure.

Villa boss Martin O'Neil is also thought to be tracking the 29-year-old as he looks to find a replacement for Gareth Barry.