🚨 Man United defender's shock exit, Arsenal make calls to sign midfielder, Liverpool figure heading to Saudi, Real Madrid's massive Enzo bid, Mateus Fernandes update & more.
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Arsenal
Arsenal have made calls for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali. (Fabrizio Romano)
‘There have been early discussions’ - Arsenal interest in big money signing confirmed. Full Story here!
Arsenal have reportedly made an early move to sign Emmanuel Mbemba from Paris Saint-Germain. (BBC)
Micah Richards believes Arsenal target will take them to a new level. More here!
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are reportedly looking at Harvey Barnes as a possible summer signing, and this is a transfer link that makes sense for both sides. (Football Insider)
Inter Milan
Inter Milan have reportedly made an offer for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, but the Serie A champions are still some way short of the Reds’ asking price. (Gazetta dello Sport)
Juventus
Juventus have reportedly identified Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as their leading target after failing in their pursuit of Liverpool star Alisson Becker. (Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool
Current sporting director Richard Hughes is in advanced talks with Saudi officials over becoming Al Hilal’s new sporting director. (Sacha Tavolieri)
Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool future is still up in the air, but the Italian winger is not ready to make a final decision before speaking with new head coach Andoni Iraola. (Gazetta dello Sport)
(Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Journalist cites Liverpool swoop for PL midfielder as ‘one to watch’. Read more!
Report: How Darwin Nunez feels about Liverpool return as he seeks to rip up Al-Hilal contract. Full Story here!
Manchester United
Manchester United are in contact with Mateus Fernandes as Red Devils step up interest in signing the Portuguese midfielder. (Fabrizio Romano)
Michael Carrick’s midfield rebuild at Man United will not end with the signing of Ederson. Full Story here!
Manchester United could still allow Harry Maguire to leave this summer, even though the experienced centre-back only recently signed fresh terms. (Football Insider)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid have reportedly shown genuine interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez this summer. (Daily Mail)
Jose Mourinho is keen on signing Bernardo Silva this summer. (AS)
Tottenham
Tottenham are on the verge of signing Manchester City winger Savinho. (Paul O’Keefe)
(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
West Ham United
Mateus Fernandes makes future decision as Man United and Arsenal step up interest. More here!