🚨 Contract rebel alerts Liverpool & Man Utd, shock Arsenal exit, Ekitike to Real Madrid, huge development in Rashford saga, Spurs eye €45m star, & more
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Plus latest on Riccardo Calafiori’s future, and more!
Arsenal
Riccardo Calafiori is open to leaving Arsenal, with Inter Milan showing an interest ahead of the summer, though the Gunners would prefer not to sell. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Arsenal have made calls to ask about Sandro Tonali, while the Newcastle midfielder is also on Manchester City’s list, but not as their priority. (Fabrizio Romano)
Another midfielder on Arsenal’s radar is Atalanta star Ederson, who would cost €50m and who is also attracting interest from Atletico Madrid. (Marca)
Arsenal are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen’s talented young forward Christian Kofane, who can leave for the right price this summer. (Florian Plettenberg)
Kofane’s agent has also confirmed talks with Arsenal: “Yes, Arsenal’s interest is genuine. Mikel Arteta likes him very much. There is contact between me and Arsenal. But their focus right now is on winning the league. After that, everything will start to move. He is a €100 million player. With Kofane, Arsenal will have a top striker for the next 10 years.” (Daily Talking Arsenal)
This Brazilian star has admitted “I really like Arsenal” and made it clear he wants to work under Mikel Arteta - full quotes here!
Arsenal are being strongly linked with this €40m-rated 20-year-old with a huge future in the game - more info here!
Barcelona
Barcelona have missed a key deadline to make Marcus Rashford’s transfer from Manchester United permanent, increasing his chances of returning to Old Trafford this summer. (Cadena SER)
Borussia Dortmund
Nico Schlotterbeck has U-turned on signing a new contract with Borussia Dortmund, with the Bundesliga club sensing it’s to do with interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. (Christian Falk, CaughtOffside)
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Chelsea
Chelsea’s recruitment team really like Adam Wharton but also have several other Premier League midfielders on their list of targets for this summer. (Simon Phillips)
Goncalo Ramos could be on the move this summer, with Chelsea emerging as one option for the PSG striker. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea have made historic losses but have avoided a points deduction - more info here!
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have set their sights on this experienced Premier League manager to replace Oliver Glasner - full story here!
Juventus
The agent of Al Hilal striker Darwin Nunez is reported to have recently paid a visit to Juventus as transfer speculation hots up. (Tuttosport)
Liverpool
Nico Schlotterbeck has U-turned on signing a new contract with Borussia Dortmund, with the Bundesliga club sensing it’s to do with interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. (Christian Falk, CaughtOffside)
There could be another opportunity for Liverpool to sign a top centre-back as Castello Lukeba is expected to leave RB Leipzig for below his release clause this summer. (Florian Plettenberg)
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike is on Real Madrid’s list as a future target after his impressive form since arriving at Anfield. (TEAMtalk)
Denzel Dumfries has been offered to Liverpool for £21m, with the Reds known to be long-term admirers of the Inter Milan right-back, though a signing in that position is not currently a priority. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool face a potential obstacle in their bid to sign Yan Diomande as he looks set to be offered an improved new contract by RB Leipzig. (Sky Germany)
Liverpool could raid La Liga for this versatile star who’s surprisingly become available - full details here!
Manchester City
Manchester City have an interest in Sandro Tonali and have had some contacts, but are currently making Elliot Anderson their priority in midfield for this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United
Manchester United could let as many as EIGHT first-team players go this summer to significantly lower their wage bill. (Sky Sports)
Nico Schlotterbeck has U-turned on signing a new contract with Borussia Dortmund, with the Bundesliga club sensing it’s to do with interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. (Christian Falk, CaughtOffside)
Denzel Dumfries has been offered to Manchester United and other clubs for just £21m this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and are also convinced another Premier League star wants to join them - full story here!
Newcastle United
Newcastle have set £100m asking prices for Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon, while they’re asking for £60m for Tino Livramento. (Telegraph)
PSG
PSG are eyeing up a surprise summer move for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, and they’re happy to pay his €50m asking price. (AS)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid have been contacted by the representatives of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali as clubs continue to show a varying degree of interest in signing the Italy international this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Real Madrid are believed to be getting closer to the signing of Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer as he won’t sign a new contract at Anfield. (Mundo Deportivo)
Real Madrid are not happy with Jude Bellingham’s recent lack of action in the England squad. (Marca)
Tottenham
Gabriel Sara is one of Tottenham’s main targets in midfield this summer, with early contacts established with the Galatasaray star’s representatives. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
This Tottenham star has agreed personal terms with a new club just after the arrival of new manager Roberto De Zerbi - full story here!
Legendary former Italian defender Alessandro Nesta could be set to join De Zerbi’s coaching staff at Spurs. (Tuttosport)