The summer transfer window is officially open and clubs across Europe are wasting no time getting their business organized.
While Euro 2020, which is already underway, could delay bids for top players by a few weeks, the tournament also offers clubs and fans the opportunity to search for exciting talent for the upcoming season.
Harry Kane is determined to move this summer, with City leading the race amid interest from Chelsea, Juventus and Manchester United, and City are also chasing Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish. Tottenham, meanwhile, is setting targets for new players with a deal reportedly now reached with technical target Paulo Fonseca.
Chelsea are eager to sign a forward, as well as moving in for full-back Achraf Hakimi, although Kane seems unlikely and they have been turned down by Romelu Lukaku, but they are stepping up their search for Borussia Dortmund’s goal machine, Erling Haaland, who they are said to be interested in a move … but it may cost £ 155 million.
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Man United appears to be getting closer and closer to finally bringing Jadon Sancho back to England from Dortmund, but an opening offer has reportedly been rejected despite agreeing on personal terms. Kieran Trippier, Raphael Varane, Cristian Romero and Saul Niguez are also on the wish list, but Bayern Munich may end up getting the latter… or Chelsea, or maybe Manchester City!
As for Arsenal, it promises to be a great summer with many ins and outs. After losing Emi Buendia to their Premier League rivals Aston Villa, the Gunners have been linked with Brighton’s Ben White, Wolves’ Ruben Neves, Brighton’s Yves Bissouma, Tyler Adams at RB Leipzig and striker from the Royal Alexander Isak Society.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are apparently trying to sign Lorenzo Pellegrini or Fabio Vieira from Roma after having added Ibrahima Konate to their squad, while Barcelona are looking for a summer raid for Raheem Sterling.
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ICYMI: Man Utd rejected Sancho’s initial offer
Manchester United have reportedly seen a first offer for Jadon Sancho worth € 78 million rejected by Borussia Dortmund.
According to the BBC and others, Dortmund wants an initial fee of € 90 million + € 5 million for the England winger plus a four-year payment plan instead of five.
Sancho has a gentlemen’s agreement with Dortmund that he will be allowed to leave if his assessment is met at a certain stage of the summer, while other reports suggest that the former Manchester City has agreed personal terms with long-term suitors of the United.
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The latest on Fonseca to the Spurs
It seems that all roads lead to Paulo Fonseca for Tottenham.
Fabrizio Romano from Sky Italy says the standby manager is ready to rebuild his back room team.
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Arsenal joins the Locatelli race
After a good showing for Italy last night, it is not surprising that Arsenal have teamed up with Borussia Dortmund and PSG in tracking down Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli, according to reports in Italy.
Locatelli has had a good season in Serie A and this summer is expected to star in the Azzurri Eurocup. It started well on Friday.
Scouts at various clubs will see the 23-year-old in action, but he is likely to charge a transfer fee of around £ 35 million.
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ICYMI: Liverpool want Neuhaus
Liverpool are lining up possible replacements for Georginio Wijnaldum.
The Dutch midfielder has signed a three-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain after his contract with Anfield expired at the end of the 2020/21 season.
The focus is now on new midfield players in Merseyside following the striking addition of French defender Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig, with players like Italian Roma international Lorenzo Pellegrini linked in recent days.
However, Sport1 in Germany now claims Liverpool have a strong interest in Borussia Monchengladbach’s Florian Neuhaus, with ongoing talks with agents.
However, the previous 40 million euro release clause of German international Nehaus is said to be no longer active.
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Nuno ready for Everton
Days after talks with Crystal Palace collapsed at a late stage, Nuno Espirito Santo will take over in Everton, according to the Daily Mail.
The former Wolves manager has topped Carlo Ancelotti’s list of substitutes following his surprising return to Real Madrid.
Nuno was set to replace Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park until Tuesday night, when talks were nearing completion before collapsing after a series of late lawsuits.
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Mbappé bomb
Kylian Mbappé has hinted that his future may be far from Paris Saint-Germain next season.
The French side is desperate to keep the fierce forward, who has drawn interest from all over Europe.
Asked about his future by France Football, Mbappé said: “I have to make the right decision, which is difficult, and give myself every opportunity to decide well. I am in a place where I like myself, I feel good. But is it the best place for me? I still don’t have the answer.
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Arsenal prepares the move for White
Arsenal are preparing a play for Brighton defender Ben White, reports.
The 23-year-old, who joined the England squad for Euro 2020 after Trent Alexander-Arnold retired, has impressed during his first full Premier League season on the South Coast.
White is hired until 2024, but the report adds that Brighton won’t get in his way if the fee is acceptable, and that could be up to £ 50 million.
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Chelsea and PSG offer trades for Hakimi
Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are reported to be fighting for the highly rated Achraf Hakimi of Inter Milan.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, both sides are willing to offer one player plus a cash deal for the winger.
Thomas Tuchel has a bloated team on his hands at Stamford Bridge and has handled it well so far, but if the German wants to add, the players will have to go.
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Chelsea entra por Varane
Chelsea have made Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane a priority this summer.
That’s according to Foot Mercato, who says French Paris Saint-Germain will also be in the place of the central defender.
The Frenchman has only one year left on his contract, and Manchester United is said to be interested as well.
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West Ham faces Italian competition
West Ham have long been linked to a move by Barcelona Junior Firpo’s side.
David Moyes has always been interested in adding depth as a left back, although Aaron Cresswell’s performances over the past year have eased that desire a bit.
Whether they move to Firpo this summer or not remains to be seen, but if they do, they will not be alone. Southampton has shown interest and now the Italian site Calciomercato reports that AC Milan is in talks about a loan deal.
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