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Transfer news: The latest rumours from Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and all the top teams



Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer stories from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond ahead of the opening of the summer window

CHELSEA CLOSE IN ON VAN DIJK


Virgil van Dijk, Southampton
Chelsea are closing in on Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk, according to Sky Italia, in a deal worth around £60 million to the South Coast club.
The 25-year-old previously looked set to join Liverpool before the Reds were forced to pull out of the deal, leaving the door open for Antonio Conte to make his move.
Manchester City are also thought to be in the chase, though a big-money deal taking the Netherlands international to Stamford Bridge is making progress.




ARSENAL STILL KEEN ON €135M MBAPPE


Kylian Mbappe France 2017
Arsene Wenger will oversee a flurry of outgoings at Arsenal this summer which will allow him to make a sensational move for Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe, says the Telegraph
It was thought that the teenage striker had chosen Real Madrid as his next club having spoken with Zinedine Zidane, while Goal understands that Paris Saint-Germain have made an offer of around €135 million.
Arsenal, however, are refusing to give up the fight and are said to be willing to match the bid from Ligue 1 giants PSG.

FABINHO TO COST AT LEAST €45M


Fabinho Monaco
Monaco midfielder Fabinho will draw a transfer fee of at least €45 million, according to Calcio Mercato.
Juventus, Manchester United, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing the 23-year-old Brazilian.

ZIDANE SPEAKS TO MBAPPE


Kylian Mbappe France 2017
Zinedine Zidane has already spoken to Kylian Mbappe in an attempt to convince him to join Real Madrid, according to L'Equipe.
Goal understands Paris Saint-Germain have made an offer of over €135 million for the Monaco sensation, but Madrid remain in the battle to sign him and sent their coach and president Florentino Perez to lure him.
The player was told he will be a key player as Madrid are willing to let one of their star players go, while his fears over a lack of playing time at Madrid were addressed.

MAN UTD KEEN ON ALBA


Jordi Alba Osasuna Barcelona LaLiga Santander
Manchester United are targeting a move for Barcelona defender Jordi Alba, according to ESPN.
Jose Mourinho is looking for a new left-back this summer, but a move for Spain international Alba could prove difficult with the player settled at Camp Nou.

SPURS INTERESTED IN SUSO


Suso AC Milan Serie A
Tottenham are interested in signing AC Milan midfielder Suso, according to Marca.
Milan are yet to tie down the former Liverpool youngster to a new contract at San Siro, and Mauricio Pochettino is keen to bring him to north London as his side prepare for another season in the Champions League.

RONALDO HAS PSG BARGAINING CHIP


Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid Atletico Madrid Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo will use a 'money no object' offer from Paris Saint-Germain as a bargaining chip in talks with Real Madrid, reports Marca.
The Portuguese has expressed a desire to move on this summer, but Madrid president Florentino Perez is eager to speak with his star forward before any any future call is made.

DE BOER OFFERED PALACE JOB


Frank De Boer Inter coach 30102016
Frank de Boer has been offered the chance to replace Sam Allardyce as Crystal Palace manager, the Guardian reports.
De Boer was previously in charge with Ajax and had an unsuccessful spell with Inter at the start of last season.
Mauricio Pellegrino was an impressive candidate but is set to replace Claude Puel at Southampton, while ex-Saint-Etienne coach Christophe Galtier was also in the running.

ARSENAL TARGET BUTLAND


Stoke City | Jack Butland
Arsenal have made Stoke City's Jack Butland their No.1 goalkeeping target to replace Petr Cech, according to Bleacher Report.
After missing out on Jordan Pickford to Everton, the Gunners have now switched their attention to England international Butland as they prepare for life after Cech.
The feeling at the Emirates Stadium is that the 2017-18 campaign will be Cech's last at the club, and they will continue to monitor Butland if he cannot be signed this summer.

MAN UTD BID FOR GOMES REJECTED


Andre Gomes Barcelona Osasuna LaLiga 26042017
Manchester United have had a bid of £31 million for Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes rejected, according to Catalunya Radio via The Sun.
United had been holding talks with the Portugal international's agent, Jorge Mendes, but have failed to agree a fee with the Camp Nou outfit.

LIVERPOOL REJECT MORENO BID


HD Alberto Moreno
Liverpool have rejected a bid of around £11 million from Napoli for defender Alberto Moreno, according to The Times.
Though the Reds are willing to offload the full-back this summer, they are holding out for a fee of £15m.

DONNARUMMA & MBAPPE THIS SUMMER OR NEXT FOR MADRID


Gianluigi Donnarumma Netherlands Italy
Gianluigi Donnarumma and Kylian Mbappe are both being tracked by Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, who is prepared to wait until next summer to move for the young stars, according to Marca.
The 18-year-old goalkeeper is out of contract with AC Milan in 2018 and can move under a Bosman deal if he does not renew at San Siro. However, Zidane could make a €30 million bid in the coming weeks to try to tempt the Italy star to the Spanish capital.
Meanwhile, Mbappe, also 18, has two years left to run on his Monaco deal, and should the Ligue 1 champions refuse to sell him this summer, Real are optimistic they will be able to get him next year. 

JAMES FAVOURS MAN UTD MOVE


James Rodriguez Real Madrid Barcelona LaLiga 23042017
James Rodriguez has received offers from Manchester United and Chelsea, with Ok Diario claiming that Old Trafford is his preferred destination.
The Colombia international playmaker is considering a move away from Real Madrid this summer as he seeks more regular game time.

ALEXIS IMPACT ON LEWY


Robert Lewandowski FC Bayern
Robert Lewandowski's future at Bayern Munich will be directly influenced by the German club's pursuit of Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, claims The Sun.
The Polish striker is unhappy at the terms being discussed for the Chile international and news that he could be looking to move on has alerted Manchester United and Chelsea.

COURTOIS STILL STALLING


Thibaut Courtois Chelsea
Thibaut Courtois is keeping Chelsea sweating on his future as he refuses to commit to fresh terms, reports The Sun.
The Blues are eager to tie the Belgium international down on a new deal, amid talk of interest from Real Madrid, but he is waiting on an offer of £10 million-a-year.

ZIDANE WANTS BONUCCI


Leonardo Bonucci Juventus
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane will only consider bolstering his defensive unit with Juventus centre-half Leonardo Bonucci, claims Diario Gol.
The French coach is not interested in any other options and will give time to academy graduates if no deal can be done with Juve.

FOXES EYE IHEANACHO


Kelechi Iheanacho Manchester City
Leicester City are the latest club to show an interest in Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho, according to The Sun.
With the Nigeria international seeing his game time limited under Pep Guardiola, the Foxes are preparing a £25 million bid.

MAN UTD TO FOCUS ON MORATA


Alvaro Morata Real Madrid
Ronaldo's reported u-turn on his future with Real Madrid has forced Manchester United to focus on signing Alvaro Morata from the Spanish side instead, according to The Sun.
Jose Mourinho's side have an offer of £60 million ready for the Spanish striker and think they can land him before the start of their pre-season tour. 

CHELSEA TO SIGN £35M BAKAYOKO


Tiemoué Bakayoko
Chelsea are close to signing Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco for £35 million, The Daily Mail claims.
The 22-year-old midfielder was a key player in Monaco's Ligue 1 winning season, earning admiration from Antonio Conte who made him a top target. The move could lead to Nemanja Matic departing, with the 28-year-old interested in a move to Manchester United.

BARCA WANT LUCAS LIMA


Lucas Lima Brazil 05092015
Barcelona want to sign Lucas Lima on a free transfer when his contract expires next winter, according to Brazilian media and Marca
The midfielder already has ties to the Spanish side. Lima is dating Neymar's sister and is represented by the forward's father.
The Santos star has 14 caps for Brazil and has been linked with a host of European clubs. 

HART COULD STAY AT CITY


Joe Hart England
Joe Hart could stay with Manchester City, with the England international keeping all of his options open according to the Daily Mail.
Hart is still keen on getting a fresh start elsewhere, with West Ham interested, but will not be forced out of the Manchester club this summer. 

MAN CITY WILLING TO OFFLOAD MANGALA


Eliaquim Mangala Valencia
Manchester City are willing to take just £18 million from Lyon for Eliaquim Mangala, according to SportsMole

The Premier League side would be taking a massive loss on the defender, who they bought for £42m three years ago, but he has failed to make an impact and the club are ready to move on, having loaned him out to Valencia for the 2016-17 season.

Source: Goal

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