Transfer news: The latest rumours from Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and all the top teams
Damitechs summarises the biggest transfer talk from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga and beyond
REAL MADRID TARGET ALABA PREFERS BARCA
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba would prefer a summer transfer to Barcelona over Real Madrid, according to a report from Spanish outlet Diario Gol.
Alaba, widely recognised as one of the world's best full-backs, was the focus of discussion between Real president Florentino Perez and Bayern chiefs while the Bundesliga club were at the Bernabeu this week for their Champions League tie.
However, the Austria international has revealed he would rather a switch to Camp Nou should the option be available to him, says the publication.
KEANE TO SPURS, DIER TO MAN UTD
Tottenham have entered the race to sign highly-rated Burnley defender Michael Keane in the summer, according to The Telegraph, leaving the door open for Manchester United to move for Eric Dier.The Spurs man has attracted interest from United boss Jose Mourinho due to his ability to operate both from defence and midfield, though Mauricio Pochettino is keen to retain the England international's services unless he can sign his Three Lions team-mate.
A number of top-flight clubs have shown an interest in Keane, including Liverpool and Everton, but Spurs are now thought to be leading the race.
MILAN WANT LUKAKU
Milan are the latest European club to show an interest in Romelu Lukaku, according to a report from Italy, via TalkSport.
The Belgium international is leading the Premier League scoring charts at present with 24 goals and has refused to sign a new deal at Everton amidst interest from Champions League clubs.
Manchester United and Chelsea have both been linked with a move, as have Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, with Milan also looking to tempt the striker, though are without European football.
LAFC TO OFFER BIG MONEY FOR IBRAHIMOVIC
MLS expansion side Los Angeles FC are reportedly set to offer Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic £5million-a-season, according to the Daily Mail.
LAFC will not begin play until March 2018, but would provide Ibrahimovic, who is out of contract in the summer, a huge deal with a loan-back option, allowing the striker to remain with the Red Devils for at least part 2017-18 campaign.
The rumoured salary would put Ibrahimovic near the top of the wage-earners in MLS, though below Orlando City playmaker and Brazil icon Kaka and Toronto FC star Sebastian Giovinco.
MAN UTD AND SPURS WANT MERTENS
Manchester United and Tottenham are set to battle it out for the signature of Napoli forward Dries Mertens in the summer, according to a report from DH.
The 29-year-old has struck 21 goals in 29 appearances for the Serie A side this season, with another five goals in six starts coming in the Champions League, leading to a three-way transfer battle.
Napoli are said to be willing to match the £2.5 million salary that the two Premier League clubs are offering in order to keep their star player.
JANUZAJ TO LEAVE MAN UTD
Manchester United will allow winger Adnan Januzaj leave Old Trafford on a permanent basis this summer, with Turkish side Fenerbahce the likeliest destination, according to Takvim.
Having burst onto the scene in 2013, the Belgian's progress has stalled considerably and after two loan spells away from the club, to Borussia Dortmund and Sunderland, United boss Jose Mourinho is ready to let the 22-year-old leave.
LIVERPOOL TO LAND HART
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has sanctioned a £20 million move for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, reports The Sun.
The England international is currently taking in a season-long loan at Serie A side Torino, but is looking to return to the Premier League next in 2017-18.
MAN UTD TO MAKE KEANE MOVE
Jose Mourinho has added Burnley defender Michael Keane to Manchester United's summer shopping list, according to the Daily Mirror.
The former product of the club's academy system will cost the Red Devils around £30 million to bring back to Old Trafford.
PSG MONITORING OZIL
Paris Saint-Germain are keeping a close eye on Mesut Ozil's situation at Arsenal, reports Yahoo Sport.
The French champions have been monitoring Alexis Sanchez for some time, but they also have their eye on his Emirates team-mate as both men edge towards the final 12 months of their current contracts.
BARCA & BAYERN EYE MAN UTD TARGET
Manchester United target Donny van de Beek is now a target for Bayern Munich and Barcelona, according to Sport1.
The 20-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford while Louis van Gaal was in charge and remain keen to secure a deal to sign the midfielder.
De Beek has scored six goals in 15 Eredivisie outings this term and has attracted interest from a number of top European clubs.
TOTTENHAM TARGET SUSO
Tottenham are planning a summer move for former Liverpool playmaker Suso who has registered nine assists for AC Milan this season, according to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport , via TalkSport.
The San Siro club are hoping to keep hold of the Spaniard, though, whose current contract expires in 2019.
OSPINA TO LEAVE ARSENAL
Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina has agreed personal terms with Fenerbahce, according to a report TalkSport.
The 28-year-old is ready to leave north London in search of regular first-team football having made just two Premier League appearances this season, and has found his next destination.
The deal will see the Colombian earn £40,000 per week in Turkey, should he complete a move in the summer.
MAN UTD PLOT £50M DEMBELE BID
Manchester United are readying a £50 million bid for Borussia Dortmund forward Ousmane Dembele, according to The Sun.
The 19-year-old shunned interest from the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal in 2016 to move to Germany, but the Red Devils are ready to make another effort to bring him to England.
MILAN STILL WANT FABREGAS
AC Milan are poised to rekindle their interest in Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas this summer, reports the Daily Mirror.
The Spaniard still has two years left to run on his current contract but has been linked with an exit for some time and Milan have money to spend now that a takeover of the club has been completed.
MAN UTD EXIT FOR MATA?
Manchester United will be open to selling Juan Mata if they land Anderson Talisca, with Fanatik reporting that the pair could trade places at Besiktas.
Mata had enjoyed a positive season under Jose Mourinho before picking up an untimely injury, but the Red Devils are expected to spend big over the summer bringing in fresh faces.
MONACO PUT £65M PRICE TAG ON MAN UTD TARGET MENDY
Manchester United have baulked at the £65 million price tag placed on left-back Benjamin Mendy by Monaco, the Daily Record reports.
Mendy has impressed for the Ligue 1 leaders this season, but the Red Devils are unwilling to pay close to double the previous world record for a full-back, set when they signed Luke Shaw from Southampton for £35m.
PSG PRESIDENT TO OVERSEE ALEXIS BID
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi will personally oversee his club's bid to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal this summer, L'Equipe reports.
The Qatari has taken charge of the club's most important deals in the past and spearheaded PSG's moves for Angel Di Maria and Julian Draxler. He does not want to leave anything to chance over the club's attempts to sign the Chile international and is ready to lead the push himself.
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