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AC Milan
Rafael Leao has been linked with a move away from AC Milan during the summer transfer window. Liverpool and Chelsea have now joined the race to sign the player. (Fichajes)
Arsenal
Arsenal are reportedly showing serious interest in Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, with Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta both keen on the young French forward. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal are interested in signing the Barcelona attacker Dani Olmo during the summer transfer window. (Fichajes)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa and Newcastle United are interested in signing Victor Munoz from Osasuna during the summer transfer window. (Hooligan Soccer)
Aston Villa are preparing to open formal talks with Galatasaray over the signing of Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara, as the newly crowned Europa League winners gear up for a return to Champions League football. (Sabah)
Barcelona
Barcelona linked with 19-year-old defender with €10m release clause. More details!
Barcelona have now improved the terms of Dani Olmo’s contract. They say that Olmo turned down larger offers in order to accept a salary that could fit within Barcelona’s salary limit, and ease the impact of his transfer. (Mundo Deportivo)
Barcelona have confirmed that a €100m offer for Julian Alvarez was sent on Friday. (Mundo Deportivo)
Chelsea
Source confirms “multiple clubs” in touch with Chelsea regular; Blues “would not block departure”. More here!
Mateus Fernandes will leave West Ham this summer, and Chelsea have been named as one of three teams seriously interested in him. (Caught Offside)
(Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) Chelsea have decided not to target a move for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. (TEAMtalk)
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are closely monitoring a potential summer move for defender Ladislav Krejci, keeping tabs on a player who has emerged as a serious target for Leeds United. (TEAMtalk)
Leeds United
Leeds United are looking to bring in a new goalkeeper in the summer, and they have identified Dmytro Riznyk from Shakhtar Donetsk as a target. (Football Insider)
Liverpool
Andoni Iraola now looks increasingly likely to become Liverpool’s next head coach, with talks between his camp and the club moving in a very positive direction. (Fabrizio Romano)
Ben Jacobs drops exciting Liverpool update as talks begin with Arne Slot replacement. Read more!
£433m release clause: Liverpool eyeing statement signing as immediate replacement for Konate. Full Story here!
Ibrahima Konate emerges as ‘priority target’ for Saudi outfit in even bigger flux than Liverpool. More details!
Manchester City
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca is interested in reuniting with Marc Cucurella at the Etihad. (Matteo Moretto)
Manchester United
Manchester United have reportedly made an offer to sign Ibrahima Konaté this summer, but the outgoing Liverpool defender is believed to prefer a move to Real Madrid. (El Debate)
Manchester United and Arsenal have both made formal enquiries for AC Milan’s star winger Rafael Leao, who appears set to leave San Siro this summer. (Nicolo Schira)
(Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Manchester United are interested in signing Moussa Diaby, who could be on his way out of Al-Ittihad this summer. (FussballDaten)
Man United chase 22-year-old La Liga ace, Liverpool and Chelsea watching closely. Full Story here!
Manchester United are keeping tabs on the Bournemouth attacker Eli Junior Kroupi. (Caught Offside)
Paris Saint-Germain
RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande has reportedly given the ‘green light’ to a summer move to PSG, though the young winger remains highly tempted by serious interest from Liverpool. (Foot Mercato)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid reconsider move for free agent centre-back amid Chelsea interest. Full Story here!
Tottenham
Tottenham have accelerated their pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho, with newly appointed manager Roberto De Zerbi giving his full approval for the ambitious transfer. (Paul O’Keefe)
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Jean-Matteo Bahoya from Eintracht Frankfurt during the summer transfer window. (Fichajes)