Premier League transfer gossip and rumours
Juve prepare Pogba exchange deal
Serie A champions Juventus are prepared to offer Manchester United the choice of three players as part of a potential deal to re-sign Paul Pogba.
According to Metro, via Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juve are keen to bring Pogba back to Turin and will give United the pick of Paulo Dybala, Blaise Matuidi and Alex Sandro.
French World Cup winner Pogba is also a key summer target for Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane.
Fernandes move steps closer
Manchester United’s move for Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes has taken a step closer. According to reports the midfielder has agreed a £100,000-a-week contract with United and his agent has flown to England to conclude the deal. (Daily Mail)
City pay Rodri release fee
Premier League champions Manchester City have paid the £62.5m release clause in Rodri’s Atletico Madrid contract. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder is now free to complete his move to the Etihad. (Sky Sports)
Prem rivals battle for Ceballos
Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos is wanted by Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool. It’s reported that the Spaniard, 22, is not in Zinedine Zidane’s plans and Spurs are favourites to sign him. (Marca)
Inter ‘all out’ for Lukaku
Inter Milan are in talks with Manchester United regarding a deal for Romelu Lukaku. The player’s agent, Federico Pastorello, says the Italian club are going “all out” to sign the Belgian striker. (Sky Sports)
Gunners plea for Zaha funds
The Daily Mail reports that Arsenal’s transfer chiefs will plead with owner Stan Kroenke to allocate more funds to buy Wilfried Zaha. Crystal Palace rejected Arsenal’s initial £40m bid for the 26-year-old, but Sky Sports says that the Gunners have up to £70m available to make an improved offer.
Malcom offered to Arsenal
Barcelona have offered Brazilian forward Malcom to Arsenal, but the Gunners are focused on signing Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace. (Daily Mirror)
Dunk valued at £40m
Brighton will demand £40m plus add-ons for centre-half Lewis Dunk. The 27-year-old defender is being lined up by Leicester City as a potential replacement for Harry Maguire. (The Sun)
Foxes eye Tielemans and Perez deals
Leicester City have Youri Tielemans and Ayoze Perez in their sights. The Foxes are closing in on a £40m club-record deal for Monaco midfielder Tielemans and also want to sign £30m-rated forward Perez from Newcastle. (The Daily Telegraph)
Atletico sign Felix for €126m
Premier League clubs have missed out on signing Benfica starlet Joao Felix. The 19-year-old Portuguese forward has joined Spanish club Atletico Madrid in a €126m (£112.9m) deal. (The Guardian)
