BARCA OPEN COUTINHO TALKS
Barcelona have stepped up their interest in Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho by opening talks with his Brazilian-based agent, according to Sport.
The La Liga giants have been tracking the South American for some time and believe they can get their man despite fresh terms being signed at Anfield.
HAZARD TO GET NEW DEAL
Chelsea are planning to hand Eden Hazard a new contract in an effort to fend off interest from Real Madrid, reports the Daily Mirror.
The Blues are confident that the Belgian will stay put, but are prepared to reward his fine form with improved terms.
PL TRIO TRACKING GIBSON
Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham have all expressed an interest in Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson, according to the Daily Mail.
The 24-year-old, who has been drafted into the senior England squad, is expected to cost any potential suitor around £25 million.
CHELSEA IN FOR GRIEZMANN
Chelsea are ready to go head to head with Manchester United over the signing of Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, The Sun reports.
While Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho is a long-term admirer and the Red Devils are said to be out in front in terms of negotiations, Blues boss Antonio Conte is said to have made Griezmann his top target and are willing to match any bids made by their Premier League rivals.
JANSSEN’S TIME UP AT SPURS
Tottenham are ready to sell Vincent Janssen in the summer despite not having paid the full extent of the striker’s original fee, according to The Mirror.
With the Dutchman having managed only one goal from open play since joining the White Hart Lane side, Spurs are prepared to cut their losses and find a more suitable back-up for Harry Kane.
WEST HAM EYE DJOUROU
West Ham are keeping close tabs on former Arsenal man Johan Djourou, who is set to become a free agent when his Hamburg contract runs out at the end of the season, according to The Sun.
Crystal Palace are said to have tried to negotiate a deal for the 30-year-old Swiss defender in January but were unable to push through a deal due to HSV being embroiled in a relegation battle.
CONTE BLOCKS £155.5M NEYMAR DEAL
Chelsea have apparently agreed a £155.5 million mega deal to sign Barcelona star Neymar but Antonio Conte has blocked the transfer, according to Tuttosport via Tuttomercatoweb.
Roman Abramovich has reportedly reached an agreement with Barcelona but Conte, who is still attracting interest from Inter, is keen to explore other targets.
MAN CITY TO OFFER €5M PER YEAR TO DONNARUMMA
Manchester City are preparing to offer Gianluigi Donnarumma, winner of Goal’s inaugural NxGn award, a €5 million per year salary to join them in the summer, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The 18-year-old AC Milan goalkeeper’s contract at San Siro is running out next year and with his future in doubt, Pep Guardiola is wanting to sign him at all costs.
MAN UTD & CHELSEA EYE MARCHISIO
Manchester United and Chelsea have both shown an interest in signing Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio, according to Tuttosport via Football Italia.
Blues boss Antonio Conte has already contacted the Italy international regarding a summer move but the player is yet to show any willingness to leave.
ARSENAL TO BATTLE FOR GORETZKA
Arsenal are set to battle Tottenham to sign Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka this summer, according to the Daily Mirror.
The 22-year-old has rejected a new deal at the Bundesliga outfit and Schalke are now ready to sell this summer.
Juventus are also monitoring the situation as they too look to bolster their midfield options.
MADRID WANT HAZARD & COURTOIS
Real Madrid are hoping to tempt Chelsea duo Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois to Spain this summer, according to The Guardian.
The Spanish giants are willing to let Alvaro Morata and James Rodriguez leave the Bernabeu which will free up some budget and space in the squad for the Chelsea pair.
MAN CITY EYEING COMAN
Manchester City are eyeing a move for Kingsley Coman with Pep Guardiola ready to spend £200m revamping his squad this summer, according to The Mirror.
The Spaniard is keen to bring in more exciting, young talent and Coman does not want to return to Juve while Bayern Munich are reluctant to make his current deal permanent.
TOTTENHAM TO SELL FLOP SISSOKO
Tottenham will offload flop Moussa Sissoko this summer after just one season at White Hart Lane, according to The Mirror.
The Frenchman has struggled since his move from Newcastle and has failed to force his way into Mauricio Pochettino’s plans.
ROMA INTERESTED IN DARMIAN
Roma will target Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian in the summer, according to TuttoMercatoWeb.
The Italy international has struggled to find favour with Jose Mourinho and could return to his homeland in search of more regular football.
PREMIER LEAGUE SIDES WANT WOOD
Hamburg striker Bobby Wood is interesting several Premier League sides, reports Bild.
No fewer than eight teams from England were watching on as the forward grabbed the winning goal in a recent 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach – and he has a release clause of only €5 million is HSV go down and €12m if they do not.
MAN UTD EYE ALDERWEIRELD & WILLIAN
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld and Chelsea winger Willian this summer, according to The Sun.
Both Alderweireld and Willian have proven Premier League track records, and the Portuguese is keen to build a squad capable of winning the title in 2017-18. Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann, though, remains United’s top target.
SPURS TO OFFLOAD SISSOKO
Tottenham are set to offload Moussa Sissoko this summer following the failure of his £30 million move to the club, according to Chronicle Live.
Spurs signed the Frenchman on deadline day last summer, but they are now willing to let him leave for a figure as low as £17m; Sissoko has played 90 minutes in the Premier League just once this season.
BARCA STEP UP MAHREZ INTEREST
Barcelona are set to step up their interest in Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez, according to Sport.
The Camp Nou outfit are looking to bolster their attacking options and would be willing to spend up to €40 million on the Algeria international.
CITY OPEN KOLASINAC TALKS
Manchester City have opened talks with Schalke defender Sead Kolasinac, according to Bild.
The full-back is out of contract at the end of the season and City boss Pep Guardiola has already held meetings with the player’s agent.
ARSENAL TO BID FOR ARDA
Arsenal are preparing a £25 million summer bid for Barcelona’s Arda Turan, The Times reports, as the Gunners prepare for the potential loss of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.
Arda has three years left on his current deal at Camp Nou, but could be allowed to leave as Barca look to reshape their squad under whomever replaces Luis Enrique at the helm.
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