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
MARSEILLE WANT GIROUD
Marseille want to capitalise on Olivier Giroud's lack of starts for Arsenal by tempting the striker to return to Ligue 1, according to France Football.
The club now owned by American businessman Frank McCourt have already signed France internationals Dimitri Payet and Patrice Evra, and Giroud is next on their list.
CHILEAN STARLET COULD GET DEAL
Arsenal are considering offering a contract to Chilean youngster Marcelo Allende after he turned 18 on Friday, according to the Daily Mirror.
Allende, who currently plays for Deportes Santa Cruz in his home country, has spent time on trial with the Gunners but is unable to sign for the club until his 18th birthday due to FIFA regulations.
MAN UTD'S €60M PERISIC OFFER
Manchester United are planning a massive move for Inter winger Ivan Perisic, but face competition from Chelsea, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Jose Mourinho is a big fan of the former Borussia Dortmund star and are ready to offer €60 million this summer, but Antonio Conte has been convinced by the 28-year-old and a bidding war could be imminent.
MOURINHO WANTS FELLAINI DEAL
Inter have approached Roma coach Luciano Spalletti to take over from Stefano Pioli at the end of the season, according to SportItalia.
The former Zenit boss has been linked with a move to Juventus should Massimiliano Allegri leave, but after reports that Antonio Conte looks set to stay at Chelsea emerged, the Nerazzurri have already been in contact with him.
ARSENAL TO SWOOP FOR GORETZKA
Arsenal are preparing to make a move for Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka, The Sun reports.
The 22-year-old joined the Gelsenkirchen side from Bochum in 2013 and has impressed over recent seasons, chipping in with six goals in all competitions this term. With his contract expiring in June 2018 and yet to agree to a new one with the German side, Arsenal are reportedly monitoring his situation, though he could cost around £21 million.
ALEXIS PLANNING ARSENAL STAY
Alexis Sanchez is prepared to spend another season at Arsenal but needs them to prove their ambition if they are to avoid seeing him run down his contract, reports the Daily Mirror.
The Chilean is waiting to see what moves are made in the summer transfer window, with the option still there to join Chelsea as a free agent in 2018.
GRIEZMANN MAY SNUB MAN UTD
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann is prepared to turn down an £89 million move to Manchester United if the club fails to make the Champions League, says The Sun.
The France international is still considered to be a top target for the Red Devils, but Real Madrid are also keen and the 26-year-old has stated no desire to move on.
CHELSEA CLOSE IN ON LUKAKU
Everton's Romelu Lukaku is closing in on a transfer to former club Chelsea, according to a report from Sky Italia, via Calciomercato.
The Belgian is establishing himself as one of the top centre-forwards in European football, hitting over 15 Premier League goals for the fourth time in his five full seasons.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is preparing for life after Diego Costa as the Brazilian-born Spain international looks set to leave the club in the summer, with Lukaku leading the Stamford Bridge attack once more now a real possibility.
ARSENAL IN TALKS WITH COMAN
Arsenal have opened talks with Juventus in regards to a summer transfer for attacker Kingsley Coman, according to Telefoot.
The 20-year-old has spent the past two seasons on loan at Bayern Munich and is set to be at the centre of a transfer battle at the end of the season, with Chelsea and Manchester City both thought to have had £50 million bids turned down.
Coman, a senior France international, graduated through the Paris Saint-Germain academy before signing a five-year contract with Italian champions Juventus in 2014.
LIVERPOOL WANT THEO
Liverpool are set to go up against Real Madrid for the signature of Atletico Madrid left-back Theo Hernandez, according to a report from The Independent.
The 19-year-old, who is the younger brother of Atletico centre-back Lucas, has made 25 La Liga appearances for loan side Alaves this season and could command a fee of up to £20 million should he be sold.
Jurgen Klopp is determined to find a long-term solution to the left side of his defence ahead of next season, with the Atletico man topping his shortlist.
PEP & MOU CONTACT ALEXIS
Both Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola have spoken to Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez regarding summer moves, according to Prensa Futbol.
The Chile international is keen to leave the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season and both Manchester clubs are keen on adding him to their ranks.
AJAX EYE BLIND SWOOP
Ajax are considering a summer move for Manchester United defender Daley Blind, according to The Sun.
The Netherlands internaitonal is out of contract at the end of next season and Ajax believe a deal could be done at the end of the current campaign.
SPURS JOIN KEITA RACE
Tottenham are the latest club to show an interest in RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, according to the Daily Mirror.
The 22-year-old has previously been linked with Liverpool and Arsenal, but Mauricio Pochettino wants Keita to bolster his squad as they prepare to again compete in the Champions League.
INTER TO SIGN ARSENAL TARGET
According to a report from Italian publication Telelombardia, via Football Italia, Inter are poised to sign Arsenal target Kostas Manolas in a deal worth around £36.9 million.
Arsene Wenger has long been linked with a move for the Roma star, along with Premier League and London rivals Chelsea, and had a bid rejected in the summer.
The Serie A side are reportedly willing to cash in on the Greece international, with Manolas refusing to extend his contract past the 2019 expiry date.
CITY IN PEPE RACE
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are set to battle to sign Real Madrid defender Pepe this summer, according to Marca.
The Portugal international is out of contract this summer and has turned down offers from the Chinese Super League as he wishes to continue his career in Europe.
SHAW WANTS SPURS MOVE
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw wants to join Tottenham this summer, according to The Sun.
The England international has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford after failing to impress Jose Mourinho.
And Shaw is keen to reunite with Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino after working with the Argentine at Southampton.
CHELSEA ADD CEDRIC TO SHORTLIST
Chelsea have added Southampton defender Cedric Soares to their list of defensive targets, according to the Evening Standard.
The Stamford Bridge outfit are already weighing up moves for Saints stars Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Bertrand, and are ready to challenge Barcelona for Portugal international Cedric.
CITY WANT GAYA SWAP DEAL
Manchester City have opened discussions over a swap deal that would bring Jose Luis Gaya to the Etihad Stadium, according to the Daily Star.
City are looking to use defender Eliaquim Mangala - who is currently on loan at the Mestalla - as part of the deal to bring full-back Gaya to the Premier League.
ARSENAL OPEN WILSHERE TALKS
Arsenal have opened contract talks with midfielder Jack Wilshere, according to the Daily Mirror.
The England international is currently on loan at Bournemouth, with his contract with the Gunners set to expire in 2018.
But Arsenal do not want Wilshere to leave for nothing at the end of next season and as such want to tie him down to a longer deal.
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