🚨 SHOCK Arsenal exit, Liverpool exploring £60m deal, Lamine Yamal injury update, Man City in pole position for elite midfielder, & more
Today's transfer news plus the latest on Lamine Yamal's injury...
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Lamine Yamal injury fears, and much more!
Arsenal
Real Madrid are eyeing an ambitious move for Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes this summer, with the Gunners possibly prepared to sell for around €100-110m. (Sports Boom)
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva could be an option for Arsenal and Chelsea as he’s set to leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Barcelona
Lamine Yamal has spoken out on his hamstring injury as he’s set to miss the rest of the season with Barcelona, but should make it back in time to play at the World Cup with Spain. (BBC Sport)
Barcelona and Real Madrid could be two clubs to watch in the race to sign AC Milan star Rafael Leao. (AS)
Barcelona have held talks over signing talented young Real Sociedad defender Jon Martin, with Deco in touch with his agent in the last week. (Sport)
Robert Lewandowski has responded to transfer rumours linking him with a free transfer to Juventus this summer - full quotes here!
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Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich are intent on moving ahead of Premier League clubs in the race to sign Newcastle and England winger Anthony Gordon. (Sky Sport Germany)
Xavi Simons could be a tempting option for Bayern Munich this summer, but probably only if Tottenham get relegated and his price tag drops. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
The potential signing of Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon has been approved by Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Chelsea
Chelsea are set to go up against other top clubs for the potential transfer of AZ Alkmaar midfield wonderkid Kees Smit, who could be available for €60-80m this summer. (CaughtOffside)
Andoni Iraola is among the candidates being looked at by Chelsea as they prepare to hire a new manager to replace Liam Rosenior. (RMC Sport)
Chelsea are set to target a summer move for Brentford striker Igor Thiago this summer, but they face competition from Tottenham and Newcastle. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva could be an option for Arsenal and Chelsea as he’s set to leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Juventus
Alisson Becker is a target for Juventus, but their approach for the Liverpool goalkeeper has left the Reds frustrated. (Calciomercato)
Liverpool
Liverpool are one of the clubs exploring a potential £60m transfer for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, who is seen as an excellent value option on the market. (Daily Mail)
Personal terms are not expected to be an issue for Liverpool in their bid to sign €100m RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool are eyeing a surprise move for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer amid doubts over Alisson Becker’s future. (Goal)
Manchester City
Manchester City now look to be in pole position to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson ahead of the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal. (Sky Sports)
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva could be an option for Arsenal and Chelsea as he’s set to leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United
Manchester United are set to go up against other top clubs for the potential transfer of AZ Alkmaar midfield wonderkid Kees Smit, who could be available for €60-80m this summer. (CaughtOffside)
Micky van de Ven is on Manchester United’s radar as his future could be in doubt this summer if Tottenham end up being relegated. (the Athletic)
Manchester United are one of the clubs exploring a potential £60m transfer for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, who is seen as an excellent value option on the market. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United have officially decided that Bruno Fernandes is not for sale this summer. (Sun)
Jadon Sancho has held positive talks over a return to Borussia Dortmund, with a deal advancing for the Manchester United winger to join the Bundesliga giants for a third spell. (Sky Sport Germany)
Manchester United are interested in signing Sporting Lisbon defender Maximiliano Araujo, who is available for around €50m this summer. (Sport Witness)
Manchester United could be ready to break their transfer record for this world class playmaker - full story here!
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Nicolas Seiwald from RB Leipzig at the end of the season. (Fussball Daten)
PSG
Paris Saint-Germain have made contact over a potential transfer move for talented young West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes. (Foot Mercato)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are eyeing an ambitious move for Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes this summer, with the Gunners possibly prepared to sell for around €100-110m. (Sports Boom)
Real Madrid and Barcelona could be two clubs to watch in the race to sign AC Milan star Rafael Leao. (AS)
Tottenham
Tottenham are closing in on the appointment of former Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl as their new sporting director. (Ben Jacobs)
Xavi Simons could be a tempting option for Bayern Munich this summer, but probably only if Tottenham get relegated and his price tag drops. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)