🚨 Arsenal want World Cup star, Guardiola's shock new job, Fresh bid for Liverpool midfielder, Man United target move for Frenchman, Chelsea player close to exit & more.

Plus all the latest transfer updates from the world of football.

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Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the latest Daily Briefing, as always, to give you all today’s top football stories! Thanks for reading, and hope you enjoy :-)

Today’s top stories:

• Chelsea midfielder is on his way out.

• Arsenal told to sign Man United attacker.

• Guardiola to make shock return?

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Arsenal

• Arsenal are attempting to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez before pre-season, with competition for the 26-year-old appearing to have reduced. (The Independent)

• Arsenal are waiting for Leandro Trossard to give his final approval to a move to Besiktas before completing the signing of Christos Tzolis. (Fabrizio Romano)

• Former defender tells Arsenal to “sweep” left winger up for £40m. Read more!

• Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing Manu Kone, and the Red Devils have already contacted his agents regarding a potential move. (Sport Witness)

AS Roma

• Roma want Alejandro Garnacho and are also interested in Diego Moreira. The Serie A side would reportedly prefer to sign Garnacho on a paid loan containing an option to buy, while Moreira is being targeted through a permanent transfer. (Gazetta dello Sport)

Barcelona

• Raphinha is being linked with a number of teams right now, with Barcelona apparently open to selling him this summer at the right price. (Sport)

Chelsea

• Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu is set to join Galatasaray from Burnley for around €30m. (Fabrizio Romano)

Everton

• Everton are only going to be willing to pay between £5m and £10m for Jack Grealish on a permanent deal this summer. (Football Insider)

  

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Inter Milan

• European giants Inter Milan are considering making a fresh bid for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. (Ben Jacobs)

Manchester City

• Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is on Italy’s shortlist following Maldini’s appointment as the Italian Football Federation’s new technical director. (Gazetta dello Sport)

Manchester United

• Manchester United consider return to last summer’s top target as Premier League rivals relent over £100m asking price. Full Story here!

Newcastle United

• Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign England starlet Kyran Thompson from the Arsenal academy. (Fabrizio Romano)