TRANSFER RUMORS : JAMES TO CHELSEA


TRANSFER NEWS: THE LATEST RUMOURS FROM MAN UTD, CHELSEA, ARSENAL AND ALL THE TOP TEAMS
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Let's take 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
CHELSEA FACING €75M JAMES FIGHT

Bayern Munich and Chelsea are battling to sign James Rodriguez, with Real Madrid trying to recoup €75 million for the Colombia international, according to Marca .

Former Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti worked with James for a season at the Santiago Bernabeu and has called on Bayern to press ahead with a bid for the playmaker after interest in Alexis Sanchez cooled.

Chelsea, meanwhile, have already missed out on one major target this summer after Romelu Lukaku joined Manchester United, who have also been linked with James, and Antonio Conte is keen to avoid another transfer setback.

MAN UTD PLOT DIER BID

Manchester United are preparing to bid £60 million for Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier after completing a deal for Romelu Lukaku, reports the Daily Mirror .

The England international is the Red Devils' top target after bolstering their attack and adding Victor Lindelof to their defensive unit.

INTER ENTER MATIC RACE

Inter could rival Manchester United for Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic, according to  Corriere dello Sport .

The Serie A outfit are set to sell Gary Medel, and see Serbia international Matic as an ideal replacement.

SPURS TARGET IHEANACHO

Tottenham are the latest club to show an interest in Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho, according to  The Sun .

Leicester City have agreed a fee for the Nigeria international, but Spurs are hopeful he could be used as part of the deal which is set to see Kyle Walker move to the Etihad Stadium.

MADRID OPEN TO SELLING KOVACIC

Real Madrid are open to selling midfielder Mateo Kovacic this summer, according to the  Evening Standard .

The Croatia international has been linked with Tottenham as the Blancos look to raise funds so they can buy Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe.

EVERTON CONSIDER BENTEKE

Everton are considering a move for Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke, according to the  Daily Mail .

The Toffees are looking to replace Romelu Lukaku and have made Arsenal's Olivier Giroud their top target.

But former Liverpooll forward Benteke is seen as an alternative along with Roma's Edin Dzeko.

ARSENAL JOIN VAN DIJK HUNT

Arsenal are ready to battle Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, claims The Sun .

The Dutch centre-half has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in the Premier League, with big-money bids being readied from across the division.

MAN UTD SNUBBED LACAZETTE

Manchester United passed up the opportunity to move for Alexandre Lacazette before landing Romelu Lukaku, according to The Guardian .

Having decided against making a move for the Lyon striker, the France international ended up completing a £46 million transfer to Arsenal.

DANI ALVES YET TO MAKE FUTURE CALL

Dani Alves is yet to make a decision on his future with Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham all keen, reports Globo Esporte .

The former Barcelona defender was expected to head to the Etihad Stadium after leaving Juventus, but he has several intriguing options to consider.

ATLETI AGREE FABINHO DEAL

Atletico Madrid have agreed a €45 million deal with Monaco for versatile Brazilian Fabinho, reports AS .

Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City have been heavily linked with the midfielder, but he could be turning out in Spain next season once Atleti have served a transfer ban.

MAN UTD SET MARTIAL FEE

Manchester United are looking to generate £30 million from a permanent transfer for Anthony Martial, rather than a loan, reports the Daily Mirror .

Serie A side Roma are said to have enquired about a short-term deal, but the Red Devils are eager to bring in funds from a sale.

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