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INTER MUST UP BID FOR VIDAL BY €10M
Inter must increase their bid from €20 million (£18m/$23m) to €30m (£27m/$35m) to land Arturo Vidal, according to Bild.
The Serie A side have reportedly submitted an initial bid of €20m for Vidal, whose contract expires next summer.
But Bayern are still holding out for more, with Inter’s rivals AC Milan also interested in the Chilean.
BARCELONA INTERESTED IN WAGUE
One of the youngest breakout players at the World Cup could be on his way to Barcelona.
Barcelona are looking at signing right-back Moussa Wague, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The 19-year-old starred for Senegal at the World Cup, though the African nation fell just short of advancement from the group stage.
Wague currently plays for Belgian side KAS Eupen but could be set for a move to a bigger League in the near future.
JUVENTUS WILL ‘TRY EVERYTHING’ FOR POGBA IF PJANIC LEAVES
Juventus are set to “try everything” to sign Paul Pogba if Miralem Pjanic departs, says Tuttosport.
Pjanic has been linked with a move to Barcelona or Manchester City, and he would leave a huge hole in the Bianconeri midfield.
Juve would try to fill that hole with the Manchester United star, while Adrien Rabiot and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic would also be options.
UNITED WANT EITHER MAGUIRE, ALDERWEIRELD OR BONUCCI
Manchester United are looking to sign either Harry Maguire, Toby Alderweireld or Leonardo Bonucci, claims the Daily Mail.
Jose Mourinho’s side are looking to strengthen in central defence, but will have to offload one of their current defenders to make room for a new signing.
Marcos Rojo, Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Victor Lindelof are all candidates to be sold if United add one of their preferred trio of centre-backs.
BARCELONA WILL WAIT ON DE JONG
Barcelona are willing to wait on Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who has already given his approval to a move to Camp Nou, claims Sport.
The Dutch side want to keep the 21-year-old around at least through the beginning of August, when they will complete a two-leg Champions League qualifying play-off against Sturm Graz.
De Jong’s move to Barca appears to be a done deal, the only question is whether it will take place this summer or next.
WEST HAM INQUIRE OVER MENDES MOVE
West Ham have made contact with Lille over a move for Brazilian midfielder Thiago Mendes, according to The Times.
Mendes, 26, is valued at £18 million (€20m/$24m), and has interest from Italy, Germany and other Premier League sides.
Lazio, Wolfsburg, Crystal Palace, Huddersfield and Newcastle have all been credited with an interest in the central midfielder.
INCE NEARS £10M STOKE MOVE
Huddersfield winger Tom Ince has undergone at medical at Stoke ahead of a £10 million ($13m) move, according to Sky Sports News.
The 26-year-old scored two goals in 33 league appearances last season, helping the Terriers avoid relegation – something the Potters were unable to do.
MINA NEARS EVERTON MOVE
Barcelona defender Yerry Mina is ready to make a move to Everton, Goal understands.
The 23-year-old is unlikely to feature in Barca’s plans going forward, despite only joining the La Liga champions from Palmeiras in January.
Barca paid €11.8 million (£11m/$14m) for Mina and are set to make a profit by selling him for around €17m (£15m/$20m) plus add-ons.
BAYERN IN TALKS FOR DAVIES
Bayern Munich are in talks over a move for Vancouver Whitecaps winger Alphonso Davies, according to ESPN FC.
The talks, first reported by The Athletic, are expected to conclude with a deal for the 17-year-old phenom, who made his MLS debut as a 15-year-old and has already represented Canada at the senior level.
The sides are discussing a a $12 million (£9m) transfer for Davies, but the fee could rise to $18m (£14m).
LAZIO INTERESTED IN IWOBI
Lazio could make a move for Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi, reports Il Messaggero.
The 22-year-old does not appear to be in Unai Emery’s plans, and the Serie A side could take advantage my making a move in an effort to help replace Felipe Anderson, who has joined West Ham.
Iwobi could be available for €25 million (£22m/$29m).
PSG JOIN RACE FOR PJANIC
Could Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic be the key to Barcelona’s deal for Adrien Rabiot?
Paris Saint-Germain have joined the race for Pjanic, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Barcelona have targeted PSG midfielder Rabiot, who the Liga champions want to help replace Andres Iniesta and Paulinho.
Should PSG manage to land Pjanic, they would then be open to selling Rabiot to the Blaugrana
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