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NEYMAR TOLD TO LEAVE BARCA

Neymar is being encouraged to leave Barcelona by one element of his entourage so that he can step out of the shadow of Lionel Messi, claims Sport.

The Brazilian moved to Camp Nou in 2013 and is under contract until 2021, with his current release clause standing at €200 million.

The likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are all expected to be interested if Neymar becomes unsettled enough to look to leave Barcelona.

CHELSEA WANT AUBAMEYANG DEAL

Chelsea want to complete a deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund, according to Sky Sports .

The Premier League champions lost out to Manchester United for the signing of Romelu Lukaku and, with Diego Costa tipped to leave, Antonio Conte wants to sign a world-class striker.

Aubameyang’s name now appears to be at the top of Conte’s list, with reports claiming Dortmund will accept around £70 million for the striker, although the Bundesliga club want the situation resolved quickly .

ARSENAL PLAN VAN DIJK BID

Arsenal are preparing a £45 million bid for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, according to the Daily Express .

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is keen to keep improving his squad ahead of the new season, and is also targeting Celtic striker Moussa Dembele to replace Alexis Sanchez.

PSG PLOT €150M ASENSIO BID

Paris Saint-Germain are plotting a €150 million bid for Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio, according to Don Balon .

Les Parisiens are still targeting Monaco's Kylian Mbappe, but should he join Madrid then the Ligue 1 giants will instead move for the young Spanish star.

MILAN CLOSE IN ON MORATA

AC Milan are closing in on a move for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport .

The switch would see the 24-year-old return to Serie A, where he enjoyed success with Juventus, and join the likes of Leonardo Bonucci, Lucas Biglia, Andre Silva, Franck Kessie and Hakan Calhanoglu as summer signings for Milan.

ARSENAL LINE UP DEMBELE

Arsenal are considering a move for Celtic star Moussa Dembele should Alexis Sanchez leave north London, according to the Daily Star .

The Gunners reportedly know they can’t afford to turn down a £50 million offer for Alexis, and manager Arsene Wenger has targeted Dembele as his top choice to replace the Chilean.

VAN DIJK ONLY WANTS LIVERPOOL SWITCH

Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk could still end up at Liverpool after making clear he only wants a move to Anfield, The Sun reports .

The Dutchman's chances of joining Liverpool seemed to end a month ago when the Reds apologised for improper conduct in their pursuit of the player, but Van Dijk could now hand in a transfer request to help facilitate a £60 million move.

ARSENAL OFFER ALEXIS LUCRATIVE NEW DEAL

Arsenal are set to offer Alexis Sanchez a new deal worth £275,000 a week to convince him to stay in north London, according to The Sun .

Alexis has indicated he wants to leave Arsenal in search of Champions League football, but Gunners manager Arsene Wenger reportedly remains confident the Chile attacker will stay.

BARCA LAUNCH NEW VERRATTI BID


Barcelona are willing to offer €65 million and Ivan Rakitic in an attempt to land Marco Verratti from PSG this summer, report Calciomercato .

Unai Emery, PSG's coach, worked with Rakitic at Sevilla and the club may be tempted to sell as they look to recoup a big fee for the Italian.

CHELSEA EYE AGUERO

Chelsea are looking to sign Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, according to  AS  journalist Manu Sainz .

City boss Pep Guardiola has already sanctioned the deal, though the two clubs are yet to reach an agreement.

ARSENAL TURN TO MORATA

Arsenal have turned to Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata in their bid to replace Alexis Sanchez, according to  Don Balon .

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger believes Morata could form a deadly partnership with new signing Alexandre Lacazette but the Gunners face competition from Chelsea

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