LATEST TRANSFER RUMORS

TRANSFER NEWS: THE LATEST RUMOURS FROM MAN UTD, CHELSEA, ARSENAL AND ALL THE TOP TEAMS
We takes a look at the biggest transfer stories from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond ahead of the opening of the summer window
MATIC NEARS MAN UTD MOVE

Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic is on the verge of joining Manchester United in a £40 million deal, according to The Guardian.

Jose Mourinho signed the Serbian in 2014 while managing Chelsea, and is now set to bring the 28-year-old to Old Trafford. The two clubs have already settled on a transfer fee and Matic has agreed personal terms with United.

AC MILAN TARGET KOSCIELNY DEAL

AC Milan have made Arsenal centre-half Laurent Koscielny a prime target as the Italian club look to strengthen their defence this summer, according to Telefoot.

Koscielny has also been linked with the likes of Manchester City, Marseille and Chinese clubs this summer, but it is likely to take a big offer and persuasive argument to get Koscielny to leave Arsenal.

ZLATAN OPTION FOR ATLETICO

Atletico Madrid are considering Zlatan Ibrahimovic as an alternative option to a deal for Chelsea striker Diego Costa, according to Tuttosport, via AS.

Ibrahimovic has been released by Manchester United and is currently recovering from a knee injury, while Atletico have been exploring a deal to bring Costa back to the club.

However, with Atletico unable to sign players until January due to a transfer ban, Costa is reportedly concerned about a potential lack of regular football during a World Cup year.

Instead, Ibrahimovic is a candidate to join Atletico and he is expected to be fit to play first-team football again by the time the Spanish club’s transfer ban is lifted at the start of 2018.

CHELSEA CONSIDER VITOLO SWOOP

Chelsea are considering an approach for Sevilla’s versatile attacker Vitolo, according to the Daily Mirror.

Vitolo, who has a release clause of €35 million (£30.8m), can play on the wing or further forward and is an option to add depth to Antonio Conte’s squad.

SPURS VALUE KANE AT £200M

Tottenham value Harry Kane close to £200 million following reports Manchester United were planning a £100m bid for the striker, according to The Independent.

Kane has been linked with a move to Old Trafford as Jose Mourinho chases a new No.9, but Spurs have no intention of selling the England international and have ‘laughed off’ reports they would accept a £100m offer.

SPURS WANT CUT-PRICE ALENA DEAL

Tottenham are hoping to sign highly-rated Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena for just €3million (£2.6m) before the end of June, according to  AS.

Alena has yet to agree a new contract with Barca and has a year remaining on his current deal. His release clause will rise from €3m to €12m (£10.5m) on July 1 and Spurs are trying to push through a deal before then.

GIROUD WANTS WENGER TALKS

Olivier Giroud is set to hold talks with Arsene Wenger over his future at Arsenal as the club close in on the signing of Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, according to the Evening Standard.

Giroud, who has also been linked with West Ham, has been tipped to be used as a makeweight in Arsenal’s bid for Lacazette and wants clarification from Wenger over his situation at the Emirates Stadium.

MAHREZ GIVES UP ON BARCELONA

Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez has grown tired of waiting for Barcelona to make a firm offer and is now keen to join Arsenal in a €40 million (£35.1m) deal, according to Sport.

Mahrez had been a back-up option for Barcelona this summer, but with the Algerian keen to resolve his future, he is keen to agree a four-year deal with Arsenal.

PEREZ HAS MADE MBAPPE CONTACT

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has reached out to Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe, according to Marca.

The 18-year-old is a target of many of Europe's top clubs but Madrid believe he will be theirs very quickly if they can talk his father, who is negotiating on behalf of his
PSG TO DERAIL DEMBELE TO BARCA



Paris Saint-Germain are trying to derail Barcelona's move for Ousmane Dembele by launching a bid for the Dortmund star, L'Equipe reports.

The 20-year-old's asking price is €90 million and Bayern Munich are also interested in a deal.

ARSENAL CONSIDER ALEXIS-AGUERO SWAP

Arsenal are considering a swap deal that would see them allowing Alexis Sanchez to join Manchester City in exchange for Sergio Aguero, according to the Daily Star.

Alexis has long been linked with joining Pep Guardiola's side and it appears the Gunners could be open to a sale that would involve the Argentine heading in the opposite direction.

BALE WANTS PREMIER LEAGUE OVER PSG

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale would prefer a move to the Premier League over signing for PSG, according to the Daily Express.

The Welshman, who has reportedly attracted interest from Manchester United, is weighing up his options at the Bernabeu and his future could hinge on the club's pursuit of Monaco ace Kylian Mbappe.

LIVERPOOL MUST PAY €80M FOR KEITA


RB Leipzig do not plan to sell midfielder Naby Keita for less than €80 million, according to Bild.

Liverpool are interested in signing the Guinea international but he would cost roughly twice the fee the Reds just paid to add Mohamed Salah from Roma.

JAMES AGREES MAN UTD DEAL

Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez remains desperate to secure a move to Manchester United after agreeing personal terms with Jose Mourinho’s side, reports Diario Gol.

Rodriguez is determined to leave Madrid this summer, and AC Milan have been exploring the possibility of signing the Colombian on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent deal.

However, Rodriguez wants to join United, who are currently reluctant to meet Madrid president Florentino Perez’s €70 million (£61.6m) asking price.