TRANSFER NEWS & RUMOURS
CHELSEA MAKE £35M RUGANI BID
Chelsea have made a £35 million (€40m/$46m) offer for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to the Evening Standard.
Incoming manager Maurizio Sarri managed Rugani during a loan spell at Empoli from 2013 to 2015, and now wants to make the Italy international his first signing at Chelsea.
Chelsea are preparing to double Rugani’s wages at Stamford Bridge in an effort to convince the 23-year-old to move to London.
MAN UTD MONITOR BONUCCI
Manchester United are eyeing a possible move for AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci, reports Yahoo Sport UK.
Bonucci only moved to Milan from Juventus last summer, but the San Siro club may be forced to sell a number of players this summer to comply with UEFA Financial Fair Play regulations.
And Jose Mourinho could be set to swoop for the 31-year-old Italy international should his club be required to sell.
BARCA INTERESTED IN GABRIEL JESUS
Barcelona have interest in Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus, reports AS.
The Catalans are looking to bring in two more signings before the new seasons begin, and the Brazil international is on their wish-list after Antoine Griezmann decided to stay at Atletico.
Though Barca would like to sign Jesus, they realise that prying the 21-year-old away from City will be an extremely difficult task.
EMERY WANTS VAZQUEZ AT ARSENAL
Arsenal manager Unai Emery is looking to sign Real Madrid midfielder Lucas Vazquez, claims OK Diario.
Vazquez has a contract at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2021, and the Champions League winners will likely do all they can to hold on to the Spain international.
LAZIO PREPARE RAMSEY MOVE
Lazio are looking at Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey as a replacement for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The Serie A side are preparing to lose Milinkovic-Savic, who could be set for a big-money move to Manchester United or Real Madrid.
With Ramsey out of contract next summer, Lazio will test Arsenal’s resolve to hold on to the 27-year-old Wales international.
NAPOLI READY TO BID FOR LUIZ
Napoli are preparing to make an offer for Chelsea centre-back David Luiz, claims Il Matino.
The Brazilian fell out of favour at Stamford Bridge last season, and is reportedly interested in a move to Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Luiz, 31, has a contact with Chelsea until the end of the 2018-19 season.
GREALISH DECIDES TO LEAVE ASTON VILLA
Jack Grealish has put Premier League clubs on notice by deciding to leave Aston Villa, reports the Mirror.
Tottenham are leading the chase for the 22-year-old, who impressed in the Championship with Villa last season.
West Ham are also interested in Grealish, who has decided he must move to the Premier League to further his career.
PALACE PLAN ANOTHER LOFTUS-CHEEK LOAN
Crystal Palace want to sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan again next season, according to the Evening Standard.
The England international impressed on loan at Selhurst Park last season, and could be set for a return in 2018-19.
Palace will face competition for the 22-year-old, with Everton and Newcastle also interested.
CITY CONSIDER £20M MOOY BUY-BACK
Manchester City are considering activating Aaron Mooy’s £20 million (€23m/$26m) buy-back clause from Huddersfield Town, reports ESPN FC.
City sold Mooy to Huddersfield last summer after he impressed on loan in 2016-17, and the Australia international turned in another strong season with in 2017-18.
That form has City thinking about returning for Mooy, who also has interest from Everton, West Ham United and Southampton.
JUVENTUS MAKE €19M GOLOVIN BID
Juventus have made a bid of €19 million (£17m/$22m) for CSKA Moscow and Russia star Aleksandr Golovin, according to Calciomercato.com.
The 22-year-old desires a move to Turin, but his current side aren’t prepared to sell him for less than €25m (£22m/$29m).
Golovin’s performances at the World Cup could drive his price up even higher than €25m, with interest from many clubs around Europe.
GOMES WANTS VALENCIA RETURN
Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes wants to return to Valencia, according to Sport.
After spending two seasons at the Camp Nou, the 24-year-old is not in Barca’s plans going forward.
Gomes would like to return to the club where he starred from 2014 to 2016, but a move could be complicated by Barca’s desire to recoup a large portion of the fee they paid two years ago.
DARMIAN’S AGENT IN TALKS WITH JUVENTUS
Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian’s agent has begun talks with Juventus over a transfer, claims Sky Italia.
The 28-year-old’s agent has met with Juve sporting director Fabio Paratici, with negotiations currently ongoing.
Darmian joined United from Torino in 2015, and saw his playing time decrease last season after playing a significant role in his first two campaigns at Old Trafford.
NO BIDS FOR ALISSON YET
Roma sporting director Monchi has claimed that his club have yet to receive an offer for in-demand goalkeeper Alisson.
Real Madrid and Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for the Brazil international, who is currently representing his country at the World Cup.
Monchi has also claimed that midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini, who has been linked with Arsenal, Manchester United and Juventus, is going nowhere.
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