TRANSFER NEWS & RUMOURS
BARCA EYE KANTE MOVE
Barcelona are looking at the possible signing of Chelsea star N’Golo Kante, Don Balon reports.
New sports director Eric Abidal wants to sign the French midfielder, and key players like Lionel Messi are supportive of his efforts
WEST HAM MAKE £27M PLEA BID
West Ham have made a £27 million ($36m) bid for Nice’s Alassane Plea, Sky Sports
reports.
The 25-year-old forward has also caught the eye of Newcastle, Fulham and Tottenham, having netted 20 goals last season.
Southampton beat West Ham to Marlon
SOUTHAMPTON HAVE WON THE RACE TO SIGN BARCELONA’S MARLON, ACCORDING TO THE MIRROR
The Saints have agreed a £10 million ($13m) fee for the defender, who made just two appearances for the Spanish side last season, beating out interest from West Ham for the 22-year-old.
GOLOVIN WILL FOLLOW MAURIZIO SARRI TO CHELSEA, THE SUN CLAIMS
With Sarri set to take over as Blues boss this week, he will begin to push through his own transfer plans, and the midfielder is at the top of his list.
It will cost Chelsea £27 million ($37m) to sign the 22-year-old from CSKA Moscow
MADRID WANTS TO KEEP MODRIC
Real Madrid are looking to keep Luka Modric out of Bayern Munich’s hands, according to
Don Balon.
The Spanish giants are aware that the Bavarian side would like to sign their Croatian star, with Sergio Ramos having warned them not to let him leave
WOLVES JOIN QUINTERO RACE
Wolves are eyeing a very ambitious move for Colombia star Juan Fernando Quintero, the Mirror claims.
While the Premier League side are hoping to secure the 25-year-old, it will be no easy job.
The playmaker is being courted by both Real Madrid and Tottenham
GENOA CONSIDER NAPOLI’S CICIRETTI
Genoa are considering a move for Napoli forward Amato Ciciretti, according to Gianluca Di Marizo .
The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at Serie B side Parma.
NEW ENGLAND STILL CHASING BOJAN
The New England Revolution are still in the running to sign Bojan Krkic, according to Frank Dell’Apa ( via MLSsoccer.com ).
While the move has not gone through yet, the report claims that the holdups are not money related
DALLAS NEARING DEAL WITH BRAZILIAN LEFT-BACK
MLS side FC Dallas are nearing a deal with Brazilian left-back Marquinhos Pedroso, according to the Dallas Morning News .
The 24-year-old is most likely to join FCD on a loan deal that would leave Dallas with the option to buy.
CRISTIANO RONALDO COULD BE JUVENTUS BOUND THIS SUMMER, ACCORDING TO REPORTS FROM TUTTOSPORT
The Real Madrid ace has reportedly rejected the opportunity to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu, where he has snubbed a deal worth €31.5m (£27.9m/$36.9m).
Both Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have been linked with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner
LAZIO DEMAND TOO MUCH FOR MILINKOVIC-SAVIC
Juventus have rejected a counter-offer from Lazio in their pursuit of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Tuttosport
claims.
The Rome-based side reportedly asked for Rodrigo Bentancur as part of a part-exchange deal in which they also demanded €100 million (£89m/$117m).
Despite the rejection, it is said that talks between the clubs are amicable and hopes are high that a deal can eventually be struck
SARRI TO BE ANNOUNCED BEFORE JULY 9
Maurizio Sarri will be announced as Chelsea’s new manager before the players return for pre-season training on July 9, the Guardian reports.
It is said that Antonio Conte has written up a pre-season plan for the Blues in case he stays in charge, but the club hope to have their managerial situation cleared up before those not at the World Cup head back to Cobham
BAYERN JOIN RACE FOR MARTIAL
Bayern Munich are the latest side to join the race to sign wantaway Manchester United attacker Anthony Martial, the
Daily Star claims.
With Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben close to the end of their careers, Martial is seen as a good successor due to his ability to play anywhere across the front line.
Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus have also been credited with an interest in the 22-year-old
KROOS TURNS DOWN MAN UTD
Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos has promised Real Madrid that he will not push to join Manchester United this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo .
The German has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford to link up with Jose Mourinho, but the report claims he intends to see out his contract at the Bernabeu, which runs until 2022.
The midfielder is also said to have previously turned down the opportunity to work with Pep Guardiola at Man City.
Newcastle in talks to sign Townsend
NEWCASTLE ARE IN TALKS WITH CRYSTAL PALACE OVER A POSSIBLE SWOOP FOR ANDROS TOWNSEND,
The English attacker left St. James’ Park two seasons ago following the Toon’s relegation, but could be in line for a return.
The player has publicly stated that he is happy at Selhurst Park but the club could be willing to let him go for the right price as they look to add new faces to the squad
GOAL. COM