🚨 Igor Tudor SACKED, Liverpool want Real Madrid star, major Arsenal & Chelsea enquiries revealed, £100m star is TOP Man Utd target, & more
Today's transfer headlines, featuring Liverpool, Arsenal, Man Utd, plus who could replace Tudor at Spurs?
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Plus Igor Tudor sacked and possible replacements
Arsenal
Nico Paz was a target for Arsenal, who explored a deal only to find that the Como playmaker’s intention was always to return to Real Madrid. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Arsenal are the favourites to sign highly-rated young German striker Nicolo Tresoldi, with talks already underway. (Christian Falk, CaughtOffside)
Arsenal are one of the clubs interested in Borussia Dortmund playmaker Julian Brandt, who is close to the end of his contract and set to make a decision on his next club soon. (Ekrem Konur)
There’s been more worrying Arsenal injury news during this international break - full story here!
England manager Thomas Tuchel has also spoken out on Noni Madueke’s worrying-looking injury. (Independent)
Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski could be offered a new one-year contract by Barcelona as long as he accepts reduced terms and a deal based more on performance-related bonuses. (Sport)
Barcelona have been offered this world class playmaker on a free transfer this summer - full story here!
There’s positive news for Barcelona in their pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni as Inter Milan are already looking for a replacement to sign this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde is ready to turn down interest from Manchester United and stay at the Nou Camp this summer. (Marca)
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Chelsea
Nico Paz was a target for Arsenal, who explored a deal only to find that the Como playmaker’s intention was always to return to Real Madrid. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Enzo Fernandez has dropped a worrying hint over his Chelsea future as he’s admitted he would “love” to live in Madrid amid rumours linking him with the Spanish giants - full story here!
Cole Palmer is “likely” to want to leave Chelsea this summer amid links with Manchester United. (Julien Laurens, Sky Sports)
Chelsea are making checks on OH Leuven defender Roggerio Nyakossi, who could cost a bargain fee of just £8m. (Sun)
Inter Milan
Inter Milan are looking into signing Lazio defender Mario Gila as a replacement for Alessandro Bastoni as he’s been strongly linked with Barcelona this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Juventus
Robert Lewandowski is a transfer target for Juventus amid some doubts over his Barcelona future this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
There have been talks between Juventus and Dusan Vlahovic over a new contract, but these negotiations have now hit problems. (Calciomercato)
Liverpool
Maxence Lacroix is emerging as a transfer target for Liverpool this summer, but he’s also being closely monitored by some of their Premier League rivals. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool have accelerated their interest in signing in-form Sporting Lisbon striker Luis Suarez, who could cost around €60m this summer. (Correio da Manha)
Liverpool could reportedly be preparing to make a shock raid on rivals Everton for the transfer of England midfielder James Garner. (Fichajes)
Xabi Alonso is increasingly likely to become the next Liverpool manager and he wants to sign Arda Guler from his former club Real Madrid as one of his first pieces of business. (Fichajes)
Manchester City
Bernardo Silva has informed Manchester City of his decision to leave the Etihad Stadium when his contract expires this summer. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Manchester City are increasingly open to selling Rodri this summer as he becomes a transfer target for Real Madrid, with the Spain international also signalling that he wants the move. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is now the number one midfield target for Manchester United this summer, but his asking price could be as high as £100m. (Matteo Moretto)
Michael Carrick now looks firmly on course to land the Manchester United job permanently after impressing during his spell as interim manager. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United legend David Beckham has endorsed Michael Carrick for the manager’s job. (talkSPORT)
Casemiro on his future: “I am still enjoying it a lot (in Manchester). I believe the announcement is now done. It is huge, the affection that the fans have shown towards me. But I do really believe the decision is made and done. I am enjoying myself right now. I believe it will be some difficult (emotional) moments, these (final) games at Manchester United.” (The Athletic)
Manchester United are preparing a €60m move for in-form Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup, who has long been on the radar of top Premier League clubs. (Fichajes)
Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde is ready to turn down interest from Manchester United and stay at the Nou Camp this summer. (Marca)
Manchester United have met with an agency representing two exciting Brazilian midfielders - more info here!
Real Madrid
This Real Madrid transfer target has strongly hinted that he wants to join them - full story here!
Tottenham
Igor Tudor has officially been sacked by Tottenham after just 44 days in charge of the club as interim manager - full story here!
Current Tottenham player Ben Davies has reportedly emerged as one surprise candidate to take over as caretaker manager between now and the end of the season. (Telegraph)
Meanwhile, Spurs are going ‘strong’ for Roberto De Zerbi as their first choice to be the club’s next permanent manager. (Fabrizio Romano)