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Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool eye Rabiot deal, Kante to Man Utd, Arsenal offer contract


09.30 UPDATE: Kalidou Koulibaly latest

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has rejected every bid for Kalidou Koulibaly so far, according to reports in Italy.

Radio station Radio Kiss Kiss claims De Laurentiis is unmoved on his De Laurentiis stance despite interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid.

United have identified Koulibaly as their top defence target and want to bring him in in an overhaul this summer.

But Napoli are desperate to keep their star man and have yet to receive a bid to convince them otherwise.

08.50 UPDATE: Rafa Benitez wants Perez stay

Rafa Benitez is keen to keep Ayoze Perez at the club after links with a move away.

Newcastle are approaching a huge summer with Benitez out of contract and several players linked with moves.

If Mike Ashley can convince Benitez to stay then he will need funds to build on this season.

And one player he hopes stays put is Perez.

“Yes, he is an important player for us,” he said.

“I do not see any problem now. Finish the season, see what happens and if someone comes for this player or that, it is very normal when players are doing well. If someone comes, deal with that.”

08.15 UPDATE: What Manchester United need

Dimitar Berbatov insists Manchester United need to sign a new centre-back this summer – in the mould of Virgil Van Dijk.

“Ole needs a centre-back who can control the ball, pass into midfield and not be intimidated — just like Van Dijk,” Berbatov told The Sun.

“If I am a striker with Van Dijk in my team, I know it will be OK. They need someone like that.

“For a player so young, De Ligt’s performances are incredible.

“He’s mature, comfortable on the ball, and he is not bothered who he plays against — Ronaldo or whoever.

“He doesn’t care, he just plays his own game.

“He moves with grace and doesn’t panic on the ball. He has everything you want from a defender.

“That guy will be an unbelievable player. He’s a great talent and I hope United go for him in the summer and get him.”

07.45 UPDATE: Liverpool eye Rabiot deal

Liverpool are among the clubs ready to hand Adrien Rabiot a deal this summer.

The PSG midfielder is out of contract and is set to leave Paris after falling out with club chiefs.

He was linked with a move to Real Madrid but that deal is now on ice with the European champions targeting other areas.

And Liverpool are among a clutch of clubs looking at a possible deal. Arsenal and Manchester United are also in the mix.

07.30 UPDATE: Arsenal’s Welbeck deal

Arsenal are set to offer Danny Welbeck a new contract at the club despite his season-ending injury.

Welbeck was ruled out with a serious ankle injury in November and is yet to return to the team.

His contract is up in the summer but Arsenal are considering offering him a new deal with limited funds available to sign new players this summer.

And Unai Emery could try and keep him as s squad player.

07.00 UPDATE: Kante to Manchester?

Lee Sharpe wants Manchester United to sign N’Golo Kante from Chelsea this summer.

The midfielder has been moved into a new role under Maurizio Sarri and has been less effective this term.

And Sharpe thinks United should take a punt on him.

“If Manchester United are able to prise anybody away from Chelsea, I would love it to be Kante,” he told SportingBet.

“He fits the bill perfectly and is not being used correctly by Sarri.”



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