TRANSFER NEWS AND RUMOURS
COURTOIS & HAZARD LEAD €300M MADRID WISHLIST
Chelsea duo Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois are at the top of a four-man, €300 million (£267m/$350m) wishlist at Real Madrid, claims Don Balon.
The pair are long-term targets of president Florentino Perez, who is looking to rebuild Madrid following the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus.
Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic and Milan centre-back Leonardo Bonucci complete the quartet that would strengthen new coach Julen Lopetegui’s squad.
MAN UTD EYE LEWANDOWSKI & THIAGO
Manchester United are considering a double swoop for Bayern Munich stars Robert Lewandowski and Thiago Alcantara, The Independent reports.
The pair have been linked with moves away from the Bundesliga side, while United are said to be courting a new midfielder.
The Red Devils tried to lure Thiago to Old Trafford before he joined Bayern from Barcelona and Jose Mourinho had shown an interest in Lewandowski at Chelsea and Real Madrid.
BONUCCI’S AGENT MEETS WITH PSG
Leonardo Bonucci’s agent has met with representatives of Paris Saint-Germain over a transfer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
The 31-year-old defender only joined AC Milan last summer, but could be on his way out as the San Siro club deals with financial difficulties.
The economics of a deal would not be a problem for the French side, and Bonucci wants to wait until the weekend to make a decision.
CHELSEA COULD MOVE FOR DONNARUMMA
Chelsea could move for AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma after missing out on Alisson, reports Alfredo Pedulla.
Roma goalkeeper Alisson is set to join Liverpool in a £66 million ($86m) deal, leaving the Blues in need of a replacement if Thibaut Courtois joins Real Madrid.
Before allowing Courtois to leave the Blues want to have a replacement confirmed, and the 19-year-old is seen as a top option.
TOTTENHAM IN TALKS OVER GREALISH
Tottenham are in talks to sign Aston Villa star Jack Grealish, according to Sky Sports News.
The 22-year-old starred for Villa last season, taking the club to the Championship play-off final, where they fell to Fulham.
With Villa falling short of the Premier League the club will likely be forced to sell Grealish, who is valued at between £30m and £40m ($39m and $52m).
MAN CITY MONITOR UNDER
Manchester City are keeping an eye on Roma star Cengiz Under, according to Calciomercato.com.
The 21-year-old joined Roma from Basaksehir last summer and netted eight goals in 32 appearances in his first season at the Stadio Olimpico.
City aren’t expected to make a bid this summer, but could return for the Turkey international if he continues his ascent.
ROMA AGREE TERMS WITH AREOLA
Roma have agreed a contract worth €3 million per season with PSG goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, according to Corriere dello Sport.
With Alisson nearing a Liverpool move the Serie A side have identified the 25-year-old as his replacement, and now must agree to a fee with the Ligue 1 champions.
PSG is demanding €30m (£27m/$35m) for Areola, and Roma are hoping to lower that figure to €25m (£22m/$29m).
EMERY LINES UP MORE ARSENAL TRANSFERS
Arsenal manager Unai Emery is keen to bring in two more players before the end of the transfer window, but the north London side will have to sell players first in order to raise funds.
The Gunners have already secured the services of Bernd Leno, Lucas Torreira, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Matteo Guendouzi in recent weeks and Emery remains keen to add to his squad.
Arsenal had a £70 million ($91m) budget heading into the transfer window, however, and will have to sell before making any additional signings.
EVERTON CONTACT JANUZAJ
Everton have made contact with Real Sociedad midfielder Adnan Januzaj over a potential move, according to Het Nieuwsblad.
The 23-year-old made Premier League clubs take notice with his fantastic goal at the World Cup against England in an otherwise low-key group stage clash.
Januzaj has plenty of familiarity with the English top flight, having played for Manchester United and Sunderland earlier in his career.
ZINCHENKO TO LEAVE MAN CITY
Oleksandr Zinchenko is expected to leave Manchester City this summer, according to Sky Sports News.
Though he has joined City on their summer tour of the United States, the 21-year-old, who can play left-back or in midfield, is still likely to depart.
Wolves have registered a bid of £16 million ($21m) for the Ukrana, with Fulham also believed to be interested.
ATLETICO WAITING FOR SPORTING ANSWER ON MARTINS
Atletico Madrid are waiting on Sporting CP to accept their offer of €15 million (£13m/$17m) plus €10m (£9m/$12m) in add-ons for Gelson Martins, reports AS .
Martins unilaterally cancelled his contract with the Portuguese side due to the volatile situation at the club.
Atletico will await a decision from FIFA should Sporting not accept their offer for the 23-year-old winger.
ARSENAL TO SIGN BARCELONA TEENAGER
Arsenal are set to announce a deal for Barcelona left-back Joel Lopez, according to Evening Standard.
Lopez is expected to sign a youth deal with the Gunners, before he signs a professional contract when he turns 17 in March.
LIVERPOOL AGREE £66M FEE FOR ALISSON
Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Alisson after agreeing a £66 million ($86m) fee with Roma for the Brazilian goalkeeper, Goal can confirm.
The Reds have been in intensive talks with the Serie A club this week, and now have permission to speak to the player about a move to Anfield.
The deal would make the 25-year-old the most expensive goalkeeper in history.
CHELSEA NEAR DEAL FOR RUGANI
Chelsea representative Fali Ramadani met with Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici on Wednesday to discuss a deal for centre-back Daniele Rugani, Goalunderstands.
The talks in Milan are understood to have gone well, with the 23-year-old defender nearing a move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are thought to be offering €40 million (£36m/$47m) for Rugani’s services, while Juventus are holding out for €50m (£45m/$58m).
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