GET YOUR GOSS Zidane ‘AGREES’ PSG deal, Poch set to be SACKED, Liverpool in ‘official’ £85m Darwin Nunez offer, Spurs eye Guehi
The former Real Madrid boss is said to be travelling to Qatar to finalise terms on a deal to take charge at the Parc des Princes.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid and Man City are reported to be interested in Chelsea's Reece James, and Tottenham are eyeing Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi.
The Blues right-back has two years left on his contract and is said to have not yet been approached with regards to a new one.
And Liverpool have reportedly offered £68m up front, rising to £85m with add-ons for Darwin Nunez.
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Mane to Bayern latest
Bayern Munich are still falling short of Liverpool's valuation of Sadio Mane, it's claimed.
It is being claimed that a bid from the Bundesliga champions still falls around £8million short of Liverpool's valuation.
However, the Daily Mail are reporting that contact has been made between Mane and potential new boss Julian Nagelsmann.
City want to keep Jesus
Man City want Gabriel Jesus to pen a new contract, according to reports.
According to 90min, Pep Guardiola's side feel that they have offered Jesus a "very good deal" in a bid to entice him to stay.
Guardiola values the forward highly, having started him in both legs of City's Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid.
Pogba ‘set for Juve return’
Paul Pogba is on the verge of sealing a return to Juventus in a deal worth £68m, reports claim.
The Frenchman will head to Turin for four years and net £8.5m every season which will include £6.8m in bonuses, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
And the bulk of the transfer fee will be compiled of Pogba’s contract, agent fees, signing-on fees, plus bonuses.
Why Jesus should join Chelsea
Gabriel Jesus should move to Chelsea as he’ll be supported by rookies Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe at Arsenal.
That’s according to Stan Collymore who also questioned whether the Gunners duo will be at the club in two year’s time.
He said to the Mirror: “At Arsenal, with the support cast they have, which is still two rookies in Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka — and we don’t know for sure that they will still be wearing Gunners shirts in two years’ time, with Saka being linked with Liverpool and City.
“If I was Jesus I would be thinking of myself in the blue shirt at Stamford Bridge.”
Neves on Barcelona's wishlist
Barcelona have reportedly placed Ruben Neves at the top of their transfer wishlist this summer.
The Catalan giants are pre-empting a move for Neves in the coming weeks, according to Sport.
Barca have also informed Neves' agent Jorge Mendes of their plans to swoon on the player who Man United have been tracking.
Trossard tipped for Brighton exit
Leandro Trossard has been tipped to leave Brighton for a bigger club this summer by Paul Merson.
Merson said to Sportskeeda: “With the talent Trossard’s got, it wouldn’t surprise me if he played a role for the national team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, so teams interested in him should probably look to snap him up this summer before his value soares.
“There are a couple of other players I could have picked from Brighton because they are a really good football-playing side, but I just like the way Trossard plays and have always felt that he’s a bit underrated.
“No disrespect to Brighton, but he can go higher and easily turn out for one of the top teams in the Premier League.”
Arsenal chase Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is the latest midfielder reportedly on Arsenal’s wishlist.
The Gunners are considering tabling a £42million to sign the Serbian international, according to Corriere dello Sport.
And the North Londoners are willing to increase the offer to entice Lazio into selling him, the report adds.
Pogba linked to PSG switch
Paul Pogba is sensationally set to snub Juventus and move to Paris Saint-Germain if Zinedine Zidane is hired by the Ligue 1 champions, according to reports.
Pogba was widely expected to return to Juventus for a second stint, with Real Madrid turning to Aurelien Tchouameni instead.
But French outlet RMC Sport now claim Pogba is waiting to see if Zidane lands the PSG job as he targets a move to the French capital.
The ex-Los Blancos chief is said to have travelled to Qatar to meet with PSG owners.
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Manchester United are still thought to be trying to hijack Liverpool's deal for Darwin Nunez.
Reports suggest contact has been made with Nunez's representatives, but the striker himself would still prefer a move to Anfield.
Liverpool are yet to agree a transfer fee with Benfica for the 22-year-old frontman.
Elsewhere Frenkie de Jong could end up costing United £85m.
The Red Devils and Barcelona are currently in formal talks regarding a deal for the midfielder.
According to ESPN the LaLiga giants want the total package, including add-ons,to be worth up to that figure.
United meanwhile are thought to have offered an initial £50m for the Dutch international.
Tottenham are reportedly in “advanced talks” to sign Middlesbrough wing-back Djed Spence.
The England U21 international shone while on loan at Nottingham Forest last season, helping the club achieve promotion to the Premier League.
His form sparked interest from Spurs, who are now the frontrunners for his signature, according to Sky Sports.
It’s claimed a decision on Spence’s future could come as soon as in the next few days.
And finally Paul Pogba could snub a return to Juventus if Zinedine Zidane is named as Paris Saint-Germain manager.
French outlet RMC claim Pogba is waiting to see whether Zidane is appointed as boss before deciding on his next career move.
Why Jesus should join Chelsea
Gabriel Jesus should move to Chelsea as he’ll be supported by rookies Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe at Arsenal.
That’s according to Stan Collymore who also questioned whether the Gunners duo will be at the club in two year’s time.
He said to the Mirror: “At Arsenal, with the support cast they have, which is still two rookies in Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka — and we don’t know for sure that they will still be wearing Gunners shirts in two years’ time, with Saka being linked with Liverpool and City.
“If I was Jesus I would be thinking of myself in the blue shirt at Stamford Bridge.”
Chelsea quoted £60m for Skriniar
Inter Milan have reportedly slapped a £60million price tag on defender Milan Skriniar.
Chelsea are in the market for at least one centre-back this summer after Antonio Rudiger and Andrwas Christensen both quit the club.
According to Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, both Chelsea and Tottenham are interested in the 27-year-old.
Skriniar, who is out of contract at San Siro next year, is also understood to be a target for Paris Saint-Germain.
It’s claimed Les Parisiens have already had an offer worth £43m rebuffed, while Chelsea and Tottenham are yet to table proposals of their own.
Villa "open" to Ings offers
Aston Villa are reportedly willing to let Danny Ings leave the club this summer.
According to 90min, Villa are open to offers for the former Liverpool striker.
That's if Steven Gerrard signs another forward in this summer's transfer window.
Boss Gerrard is eager to add a striker to his squad, which could result in Ings leaving the club.
Another two of the 29-year-olds former clubs, Southampton and Bournemouth, are said to be monitoring his situation.
Fellow South Coast outfit Brighton are also understood to be keen.
Spurs in "advanced talks" for Spence
Tottenham are reportedly in "advanced talks" to sign Middlesbrough wing-back Djed Spence.
The England U21 international shone while on loan at Nottingham Forest last season, helping the club achieve promotion to the Premier League.
His form sparked interest from Spurs, who are now the frontrunners for his signature, according to Sky Sports.
It's claimed a decision on Spence's future could come as soon as in the next few days.
The 21-year-old is a top target for Antonio Conte, who has already recruited one wing-back this summer in Ivan Perisic.
Reinforcements are desired on the opposite flank though, and Spence fits the bill.
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Thiago Silva has reportedly been sending texts to Presnel Kimpembe in a bid to get the defender to join Chelsea.
According to France Football journalist Olivier Bossard, Silva has been in contact with his old Paris Saint-Germain teammate.
The veteran defender wants Kimpembe, 26, to join Thomas Tuchel’s project at Stamford Bridge.
French international Kimpembe is one of a number of big name centre-backs linked with the Blues.
Reinforcements in that position are expected following Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen’s respective departures.
Jules Kounde is a top target, while Matthijs de Ligt has also been mentioned, as well as Kimpembe.
Eight players released by Aston Villa
Aston Villa's retained list for next season has seen the club release eight players.
One of those is former Manchester United man Ashley Young, while Conor Hourihane will also leave when his contract expires.
Steven Gerrard is overseeing a squad overhaul, and has already signed Boubacar Kamara and Diego Carlos this summer, in addition to making Philippe Coutinho's loan move permanent.
Also set to depart Tristan Abldeen-Goodridge, Paul Appiah, Mungo Bridge, Akos Onodi, Dominic Revan and Finley Thorndike.
Morata Prem move off the cards
Juventus striker Alvaro Morata will NOT be moving to the Premier League this summer, according to reports.
The 29-year-old former Chelsea frontman has been linked with both Arsenal and Newcastle in recent weeks.
But, according to GOAL, a Prem switch is not an option.
Morata will either head back to parent club Atletico Madrid next season, or continue at Juventus.
The Spaniard has spent the last two seasons on loan at Juve.
Yet another loan switch has been mooted, with Juve reluctant to pay the £30million Atletico want to sell Morata permanently.
Pogba could make Juventus U-turn
Paul Pogba had been expected to join Juventus this summer after leaving Manchester United.
The Frenchman officially becomes a free agent at the end of the month and had been tipped to return to Juventus.
Now though the 29-year-old could change his mind an opt for a move to Paris Saint-Germain instead.
According to French outlet RMC, Pogba is waiting to see whether Zinedine Zidane is appointed as boss in Paris.
Zidane has been strongly linked with the managerial role at the Parc des Princes, and joining PSG could trigger a change of heart from Pogba.
It's claimed Zidane "loves" fellow Frenchman Pogba, and could sanction a move were he to take up the reigns with the Ligue 1 giants.
Credit: Getty Gunners in for Leandro Trossard
Reports in Belgium claim Arsenal are keen on signing Brighton star Leandro Trossard.
The 24-year-old scored eight Premier League goals for the Seagulls last season.
And according to Voetbal, his form has attracted the attention of the Gunners.
Trossard, capped 17 times by Belgium, has spent the last three years on the South Coast after signing from Genk in 2019.
Carter-Vickers speaks after Spurs exit
Defender Cameron Carter-Vickers "could not be happier" after completing a permanent transfer to Celtic from Tottenham.
The 24-year-old was sent out on loan SEVEN times in his six-year spell in north London.
And he told Celtic's official website: "I am so pleased to complete my move to Celtic and I really could not be happier.
"I have loved every minute of my time at Celtic so far and I really wanted to be part of the club’s future.
"We have a fantastic group of players at the club, we have a really good spirit and atmosphere among us and we all worked so hard together to deliver the league and League Cup success last season.
"I wanted to make sure I was part of this group going forward and working under a great manager, and now we all want to achieve more.
"We have so much to look forward to, we will aim to be strong again domestically and of course we look ahead with real excitement to the Champions League."
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Reports in Italy claim Chelsea have launched a bid for Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly.
According to newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Blues have offered the 30-year-old personal terms worth £8.5m-a-year.
That works out at just over £160k-a-week.
Napoli though are claimed to be demanding £34m for their star centre-back.
But the Serie A outfit could be forced into a sale this summer with just 12 months left to run on Koulibaly's current contract.
Barcelona are also understood to be interested in a swoop for the Senegalese international.
Credit: Getty Arsenal eyeing Giovanni Simeone
The Gunners are keen to add a striker to their ranks this summer, and have been heavily linked with Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus.
But the Brazilian forward isn’t the only name on Mikel Arteta’s shortlist.
Cagliari striker Giovanni Simeone is also a target, according to Tutto Mercato Web.
It’s claimed the Gunners and Juventus could battle it out for Simeone’s signature, after he scored 17 league goals while on loan at Hellas Verona.
Verona have an option to buy the 26-year-old, which they are expected to trigger, before immediately selling him for a hefty profit.
Reports claim the Argentinian forward would cost around £17million.
Done deal - Carter-Vickers leaves Tottenham
Spurs centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers has joined Celtic on a permanent deal.
The 24-year-old spent last season on loan with the Hoops.
He helped Celtic to a Scottish Premiership and League Cup double in his 45 appearances.
In total Carter-Vickers made just five first-team appearances for Spurs.
Bernardo tight-lipped on City future
Bernardo Silva refused to commit his future to Manchester City amid interest from Barcelona.
Nou Camp coach Xavi has set his sights on the Portugal international - although any move would hinge on them selling Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong.
Bernardo, 27, wanted to leave the Etihad last summer to be closer to his family but went on to enjoy another excellent season under Pep Guardiola.
But after playing for his country in a 2-0 win over Czech Republic, The City playmaker would not entertain questions over whether he will push to leave again in the next few weeks.
Bernardo said: "Unfortunately, I won't be able to answer, because I'm at the service of the national team and super focused on the game that remains.
“When the season ends, we'll see what happens."
Like father, like son
Erling Haaland has posted a throwback shot to his Twitter account of himself wearing a Manchester City kit as a toddler.
The striker will officially become a City player on July 1 after signing from Borussia Dortmund.
In doing so he will follow in the footsteps of father Alfe-Inge, who spent time at the Etihad as a player.
The City kit Haaland wore had "dad" on the back, and Alfe-Inge's No15.
He captioned the post: "To be continued"
Credit: Twitter / @erlinghaaland Wilshere: “Big chance” Arsenal sign Jesus
Jack Wilshere has said he would “love” Gabriel Jesus to join Arsenal, and reckons the Brazilian star’s relationship with Mikel Arteta will help the Gunners in their bid for his signature.
Jesus spent time working with Arteta when the Spaniard was a first team coach at Manchester City.
And Wilshere told talkSPORT: “He has a year left on his contract? They could get him cheaper if they hold out.
“I’ve done that before [run down my contract] – you get more money that way, it’s a fact.
“That’s why the players do it. I think they will be queuing up [for Jesus].
“I think Arsenal will have a big chance of signing him because of his relationship with his manager. I think Newcastle would go for him. But I would love to see him at Arsenal.”