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MAN UTD TO SEAL PERISIC SIGNING

Manchester United are close to completing a £48 million deal to sign Ivan Perisic from Inter, according to The Daily Star. 

The Red Devils have been locked in talks with the Nerazzurri over the Croatia international, who has told the club he wants to leave. United were holding off meeting Inter's £50m valuation, but it seems they have managed to talk the Italian club down.

CHELSEA TO MAKE OFFER FOR SANDRO

Chelsea are ready to make a deal worth up to €70 million for Alex Sandro, according to an exclusive report from Calciomercato.

Antonio Conte is also willing to afford the Italian champions first refusal on midfielder Nemanja Matic, as a additional bonus, should the Blues sign the Brazilian left-back this summer.

PSG TO MAKE £35M ALEXIS OFFER

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to up their bid for Alexis Sanchez to £35 million, according to The Express. 

The Chile international had been set to leave the Gunners for Manchester City, though the Parisian side now look to have stolen a march in the race for the forward's signature. 

PSG will attempt to thrash through a deal for Alexis, though Barcelona's Neymar is the priority and manager Unai Emery will only move for the Arsenal star once they conclude a deal for the Brazilian.

KLOPP WANTS PULISIC IF COUTINHO GOES

Liverpool will go after Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic this summer if they lose Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, The Mirror  reports. 

The Catalan side have targeted Coutinho as a replacement for Neymar, should he join Paris Saint-Germain. Although the Reds have warned Coutinho is not for sale, the player is reportedly set to ask for a transfer, and if one occurs, they will make a move for the 18-year-old USA international.

GRIEZMANN TO REPLACE NEYMAR AT BARCA?

Barcelona may move for Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann if Neymar leaves to join Paris Saint-Germain, according to Marca .

The report claims the Blaugrana have drawn up a shortlist of potential replacements for Neymar, including Philippe Coutinho and Paulo Dybala, but believe Griezmann would be the cheapest option.

ARSENAL FEAR ALEXIS STRIKE

Arsenal fear that Alexis Sanchez could go on strike in an effort to force through a move away from the club, reports The Sun .

The Chile international has entered the final year of his contract at Emirates Stadium and continues to be heavily linked with the likes of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.

LIVERPOOL LOOK AT RAFINHA

Liverpool are plotting an approach for Barcelona midfielder Rafinha, according to Mundo Deportivo .

The Brazilian could be used as a make-weight in a deal for Philippe Coutinho, but Arsenal and Tottenham are also keen on doing a deal.

PL TRIO ON BARCA'S LIST TO REPLACE NEYMAR

Barcelona will look to sign one of either Philippe Coutinho, Eden Hazard or Dele Alli to replace Neymar, the Daily Mirror reports.

The Catalan giants have been forced to draw up a shortlist of potential targets as Neymar's mega-money switch to PSG looks increasingly likely to happen.

Barca have, thus far, been met with resistance from Liverpool in an attempt to acquire Brazil international Coutinho, while Chelsea and Tottenham are likely to be equally reluctant to sell their star names.

MAN CITY TO OFFER ALEXIS HUGE WAGE HIKE

Manchester City will redouble their efforts to sign Alexis Sanchez with a mammoth wage offer, according to the  Daily Mail .

The Chilean's future at Arsenal was once more put in doubt on Friday as he pulled out of training, ostensibly due to illness. 

And while the Gunners expect him to report for pre-season duty once recovered, a reported City offer of £320,000 a week is designed to put further pressure on them to release Alexis, whose contract is up next year. 

BARCA TARGET HERRERA IN RENEWAL TALKS

Barcelona will be made to fight if they wish to land Manchester United's Ander Herrera as the Red Devils plan to renew the midfielder's contract, reports the Express .

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