🚨 Elliot Anderson BID made, Real Madrid in "contact" over Arsenal star, Eli Junior Kroupi's preferred next club revealed, & more
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Today’s top stories:
Opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected, and more!
Arsenal
Arsenal are prepared to open talks with Atletico Madrid over Julian Alvarez, though he could cost as much as €150m, with Barcelona and PSG also interested. (AS)
Real Madrid have recently been in contact with Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, though he’s considered very important to Mikel Arteta’s project. (Fabrizio Romano)
Marcus Rashford’s future is up in the air and Arsenal have made an enquiry about his situation, with Barcelona not necessarily prepared to spend the required £26m to make his loan from Manchester United permanent. (Sport)
Arsenal have made a €60m bid for Lille midfield wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi, but the Ligue 1 club have turned down the offer and don’t want to sell this summer. (Africa Foot)
Arsenal are pushing to advance a deal for Jeremy Monga, with the 16-year-old Leicester City wonderkid opening the door to the move to the Emirates Stadium. (Fabrizio Romano)
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich may be unable to afford this top Arsenal target - full story here!
Chelsea
Ibrahima Konate has agreed a move to Real Madrid, but the departing Liverpool centre-back also spoke with Chelsea and other clubs. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has hinted this Chelsea target will be available this summer - full story here!
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Everton
Everton are leading other Premier League clubs in the race to sign highly-rated Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. (Athletic)
Jack Grealish wants to leave Manchester City permanently this summer, and could be open to staying at loan club Everton. (Football Insider)
Liverpool
Andoni Iraola is set to sign his Liverpool contract today, with an official announcement expected soon for the new Reds manager’s arrival on a two-year deal. (Fabrizio Romano)
Ibrahima Konate has agreed a transfer to Real Madrid, but Liverpool recently thought they were close to keeping him, while the French defender also spoke with Chelsea and Manchester United. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Manchester City
Manchester City have launched an opening bid for Elliot Anderson, which has been turned down by Nottingham Forest, though their pursuit is expected to continue. (Athletic)
Manchester City are pursuing an ambitious move for Federico Valverde, whose Real Madrid future could be in some doubt after his recent fight with teammate Aurelian Tchouameni. (El Chiringuito)
Jack Grealish wants to leave Manchester City permanently this summer, and could be open to staying at loan club Everton. (Football Insider)
Manchester United
Manchester United have paused contract talks with Bruno Fernandes, but the feeling is that he will stay at Old Trafford this summer. (Daily Mirror)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are one of the clubs keeping an eye on Marcus Rashford’s situation as they look for a replacement for Anthony Gordon. (iNews)
Newcastle United will be on red alert as it’s been confirmed that one of their long-term targets will be available on a free transfer this summer - full story here!
PSG
Eli Junior Kroupi would reportedly favour a transfer to PSG over Arsenal this summer. (Foot Mercato)
Real Madrid
Ibrahima Konate has agreed a move to Real Madrid, but the departing Liverpool centre-back also spoke with Chelsea and other clubs. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Manchester City are pursuing an ambitious move for Federico Valverde, whose Real Madrid future could be in some doubt after his recent fight with teammate Aurelian Tchouameni. (El Chiringuito)
Real Madrid have recently been in contact with Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, though he’s considered very important to Mikel Arteta’s project. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham
Marcus Rashford’s future is up in the air and Tottenham have made an enquiry about his situation, with Barcelona not necessarily prepared to spend the required £26m to make his loan from Manchester United permanent. (Sport)