🚨 Arsenal eye SHOCK Man City raid, Chelsea star urged to join Barcelona, latest on top Bayern targets in attack, Slot's dig at Salah, & more
Today's biggest headlines rounded up, featuring Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool, and more!
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Today’s top stories:
Joao Pedro has been told he “deserves” to leave Chelsea for Barcelona
Plus Tijjani Reijnders monitored by Arsenal, and much more!
Arsenal
Arsenal are one of the clubs on alert as Tijjani Reijnders will soon discuss his future with Manchester City after falling out of favour as the season has gone on. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Arsenal are one of the clubs to have held talks with Anthony Gordon’s representatives, with some doubts over whether Bayern Munich can afford Newcastle’s £80m asking price. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Kai Havertz is not looking to leave Arsenal this summer despite rumours of interest from Bayern Munich. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Arsenal are interested in Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt, but face paying as much as £52m for a player the Portuguese club signed for just £20m less than a year ago. (Times)
Bradley Barcola is one of Arsenal’s targets in attack, with the Gunners ‘gathering information’ on the talented young French winger. (Florian Plettenberg)
Arsenal director Andrea Berta is a big fan of Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but the Gunners will likely face strong competition for his signature this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Arsenal are up against Borussia Dortmund for this 21-year-old talent in a €40m deal - full story here!
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid are willing to listen to offers for as many as five first-team players this summer, including Alexander Sorloth. (AS)
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Barcelona
Barcelona are in talks over signing Tottenham wonderkid Luka Vuskovic in defence as an alternative to Alessandro Bastoni. (Florian Plettenberg)
Robert Lewandowski is increasingly doubtful about staying at Barcelona as he’s received a huge financial offer from MLS side Chicago Fire. (Mundo Deportivo)
Barcelona could be in the running to sign this €75m Premier League star - full story here!
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich have offered Anthony Gordon a five-year contract, but the Newcastle winger’s asking price might be too high for them. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Mika Godts is on Bayern Munich’s radar this summer after impressing at Ajax, but he’s not necessarily seen as one of their top three priorities at the moment. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Could this Aston Villa star be Bayern-bound this summer? Full story here!
Bournemouth
Bournemouth have announced that they’ve suspended right-back Alex Jimenez after leaked messages to a 15-year-old appeared on social media. (Club statement)
Chelsea
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has bizarrely been encouraged to leave the club for a move to Barcelona by a former Blues player - full quotes here!
Darwin Nunez could leave Al Hilal this summer and Chelsea are reportedly one of the clubs keeping an eye on his situation. (Daily Star)
Chelsea are among the clubs in the mix to sign ‘spectacular’ Werder Bremen wonderkid Karim Coulibaly this summer. (Nicolo Schira)
Crystal Palace
Andoni Iraola is willing to accept an offer to become Crystal Palace manager, as he’s tempted by the project and is being offered big money, despite also being linked with Chelsea and Manchester United. (Matteo Moretto)
Liverpool
Liverpool are one of the clubs to have held talks with Anthony Gordon’s representatives, with some doubts over whether Bayern Munich can afford Newcastle’s £80m asking price. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Arne Slot has appeared to aim a clear dig at Mohamed Salah, who himself has suggested standards will fall at Liverpool once he leaves this summer. (Times)
Manchester City
Tijjani Reijnders will soon discuss his future with Manchester City after falling out of favour as the season has gone on, with Arsenal and other clubs keeping an eye on his situation. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Manchester City are plotting an ambitious summer transfer window swoop for unsettled Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United
Manuel Ugarte is looking for a move away from Manchester United this summer, with Galatasaray interested and emerging as an option for the Uruguay international. (Florian Plettenberg)
Manchester United are already in talks over signing Castello Lukeba as they look to move quickly ahead of the competition for the RB Leipzig centre-back. (Football Transfers)
Manchester United are one of the clubs interested in rising Sporting Lisbon star Maxi Araujo, along with Arsenal, AC Milan, and Juventus. (AS)
Manchester United are lining up a raid on one of their Premier League rivals for a top young talent who’ll surely be on the move this summer - more info here!
Bruno Fernandes is set to be offered a new contract by Manchester United as they fight to prevent a summer transfer exit. (Sports Boom)
Newcastle United
Bayern Munich have offered Anthony Gordon a five-year contract, but the Newcastle winger’s asking price might be too high for them. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Eddie Howe has spoken out on Gordon’s future, admitting it’s hard to predict what will happen with him this summer. (Press conference)
Newcastle are looking to bring this former Premier League star back in a surprise move - full story here!
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are working to find the ‘mole’ in the dressing room that leaked information about the fight between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni. (AS)
Meanwhile, Tchouameni has apologised to Real Madrid fans in a statement released via his Instagram - full quotes here!
Real Madrid are expected to step up their pursuit of Jose Mourinho after this weekend’s El Clasico. (Marca)
Tottenham
Luka Vuskovic is a target for Barcelona, with Tottenham preparing to hold crunch talks over trying to persuade the young centre-back to stay at Spurs. (TEAMtalk)