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Manchester United could reportedly sell Anthony Martial. The Frenchman has found things a lot tougher going at Old Trafford this term.
And with United’s desire to sign a winger, The Independent claim Martial could be forced out the door.
It is said they will consider offers for the 21-year-old even though he’s not strictly for sale.
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Naby Keita has downplayed talk of a summer switch.
The RB Leipzig midfielder has been talked up a switch to Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp eyeing a deal.
But Keita insists he isn’t paying much attention to the rumours.
He told Bundesliga.com: “My only focus is on our games and my performances; they are the most important things.
“I am a young player who never cares about rumours or what appears in the newspapers.”
Manchester United are reportedly in the hunt for Danny Rose. Danny Rose could be lured from Tottenham.
Mauricio Pochettino is believed to be lining up a replacement for the player, who was a regular starter at left-back before injury curtailed his campaign.
Huddersfield manager David Wagner is planning to call Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp about keeping goalkeeper Danny Ward this summer.
Ward joined Huddersfield on a season-long loan last summer and played a crucial part in the Terriers' promotion to the Premier League.
“I think I have a lot of calls to do," Wagner said when asked if he will look to keep Ward at Huddersfield.
“There are a few phone calls and I will speak with Jurgen [Klopp] for sure, not only about Danny but about everything that happens. Let’s give me some time to get my head around it."
Diego Costa admits he could leave Chelsea - but hopes Michy Batshuayi stays with the Blues.
Costa said: “He [Batshuayi] is a big player and has an impressive future for himself.
“The past matches have proven that he has quality and scoring ability.
“He is a boy who will take great steps.
“Hopefully he will continue to grow - he has all the qualities to stay here.
“Batshuayi may stay because he’s young and I could be leaving."
Bayern Munich have reportedly set their sights on Chelsea winger Willian as they grow frustrated in their pursuit for Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez.
Sanchez is about to enter the final 12 months of his contract at Arsenal and is no closer to signing an extension at the north London club.
But the 28-year-old is said to be looking to double his current salary of £150,000 a week at the Emirates, which Bayern are unwilling to do.
And according to German outlet Abendzeitung, the Bundesliga champions could make a move for Chelsea's Willian if they fail to land Sanchez.
Jorge Mendes has told Real Madrid to let James Rodriguez move to Manchester United.
Don Balon say the superagent is determined to see his client move to Old Trafford.
The Real star, who has also been linked with Chelsea, looks set to leave after a difficult campaign.
And all signs point to him linking up with Jose Mourinho, another Mendes client, next season.
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James Rodriguez is thought to be keen on a move to Manchester United
Marco Verratti expects to be at Paris Saint-Germain next season despite being linnked with a move to Real Madrid and Barcelona.
“It's the club that decides, but I think I'll be there [next season]," he said.
"Afterwards we will talk with the club like every year.
"I still have four years of contract and I do not think to leave.
“I am very happy to be a part of this project and I have always said that winning with PSG is different from winning with all the other teams because I have been here for five years and I would really like to win something very important here at Paris."
Newcastle are reportedly lining up a move for Sporting Lisbon defender Ruben Semedo.
Magpies manager Rafa Benitez is said to be a long-term admirer of the 23-year-old centre-half.
And according to Portuguese outlet O Jogo, Semedo is set to be subject of a £13million bid by newly-promoted Newcastle this summer.
AC Milan want Gianluigi Donnarumma's future sorted with Manchester United and Manchester City keen on him.
CEO Marco Fassone told Premium Sport: “We want to know from Raiola, whether we have a goalkeeper or not for next season.
“As you can imagine, no club would have a goalkeeper like Donnarumma in the stands, but we cannot have a goalkeeper at Milan with a contract that is about to expire.
“We need to have a plan B if things don’t go in the direction we hoped.
“I am convinced that our offer and plans for him are good, but if the answer is negative for any reason, we will activate plan B.”
Barcelona have confirmed Ernesto Valverde as their new head coach.
Club president Josep Maria Bartomeu said: "Valverde has the ability, the judgement, the knowledge and the experience. He promotes the youth players and he has a Barca way."
Valverde, who recently stepped down from his position at Athletic Bilbao will succeed Luis Enrique.
Manchester United target Kevin Strootman has signed a new five-year deal with Roma.
Reports in March claimed the Red Devils had been in talks over a move to bring him to Old Trafford.
But Strootman has now committed his future to the Serie A giants that keeps him at the Stadio Olimpico until 2022.
Sevilla want to sign Arsenal striker Lucas Perez, according to Spanish publication AS.
The 28-year-old has struggled for game time in his first season at the Emirates and Sevilla are ready to offer him a way out.
AS claim Perez has a £17m release clause in his contract.
Barcelona will move for Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if Paco Alcacer leaves.
Don Balon say the Gabon international is tickling their fancy - though Real Madrid are also keen.
Incoming Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde wants to sign a striker given Alcacer's inconsistent form and, if he leaves, then Aubemayeng could arrive as his replacement.
Ray Parlour believes Jack Wilshere should leave Arsenal if he wants first-team football.
Wilshere spent this season on loan at Bournemouth and Parlour can't see him being a regular back at the Gunners.
"I think if he wants to play on a regular basis, yes (I think he should leave), I really do," he said on talkSPORT.
"I don't think he will play on a regular basis, I know he's had his injuries this season as well but he's played a lot more football."
Anthony Martial could leave Manchester United this summer.
That is according to The Independent, who say the France international's future hinges on who the Red Devils sign.
Though Jose Mourinho wants to keep Martial, his stance could soften if the Red Devils sign either Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic or Chelsea winger Willian.
Manchester United have emerged as odds-on favourites to sign Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic, according to the bookies.
Perisic has been heavily linked with a move away from Inter Milan this summer, with Chelsea and United said to be interested in the Croatia international.
And according to bookmakers Betfair, Perisic looks to be heading to Old Trafford this summer with United priced as 4/7 favourites to sign him.
While Premier League champions Chelsea trail in the market at odds of 15/8.
Atletico Madrid want to sign both Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas from Chelsea this summer.
That is according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, who say manager Diego Simeone is preparing a double raid.
Costa could leave the Blues and hinted he would be open to returning to Atletico after Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at the weekend.
Fabregas also suggested he could leave Stamford Bridge after starting the game on the bench - and could return La Liga in order to secure regular first-team football.
Manchester United defender Regan Poole says he wants to go out on loan next season.
He said: "It’s possible I could go out on loan, but I haven’t spoken to the club about what happens next season.
"It’s a tough one because I’m developing under the best coaches in the world at United, and it’s all about what the club thinks is best for me.
Wojciech Szczesny will leave Arsenal for Napoli this summer, according to reports.
The Poland international has been in sensational form while on loan at Roma and now looks set to make a permanent move to Serie A.
Italian outlet Il Mattino claim he will sign a three-year deal with Napoli, although an agreement between the two clubs is yet to be reached.
Atletico Madrid assistant coach Juan Vizcaino is confident Antoine Griezmann will be at the club next season.
"I think Griezmann will stay," Vizcaino told Cadena Ser.
"At this stage, you can misinterpret remarks made by anyone.
"I think Griezmann has made it very clear in his mind that he will remain."
Ander Herrera is keen on a move to Barcelona, according to Spanish outlet AS Diario.
The report says new manager Ernesto Valverde wants to snap up the former Athletic Bilbao man.
And Herrera is said to be equally keen on a move to the Nou Camp.
Manchester United are likely to move for Gareth Bale if he is benched for this weekend's Champions League final, according to reports in Spain.
Newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim Isco's form could see him start in Saturday's final ahead of Bale, prompting United to swoop for the former Tottenham man.
The Red Devils attempted to sign Bale in 2013 prior to his move to the Bernabeu and have since been linked with numerous moves for the 27-year-old.
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has claimed he is still undecided about his future.
"There's been loads of speculation about me going to this club.. that club... Bournemouth," Defoe told Sky Sports.
"But at the moment I have just kept my head down because I want to focus on England, just try and enjoy it - there's no better feeling.
"Then I'll sit down with my family and decide what I really want to do, we'll see what happens."
Thibaut Courtois says he wants to sign a new Chelsea contract.
"Contract talks haven't opened but I am happy at Chelsea," Courtois told Sky Sports.
"I hope they reward me with a good contract, then there will be no doubt I will sign it."
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has hinted at a move to Liverpool by revealing he wants to model his game on club legend Steven Gerrard.
"The centre-mid role... I've always wanted to be Steven Gerrard, so I've still got a hope of that!" he said.
The England international was linked with a move to Anfield in January and he is once again being tipped to make a £20million move this summer.
Chelsea face stiff competiton for Perisic's signature from Manchester United, who Inter have confirmed are in for the Croatia international.
Inter chief Piero Ausilio told Italian broadcaster Premium Sport: "They [United] haven’t made us an official offer for Perisic but their interest is there.
"We want to improve Inter and this is why we do not have any sellable or un-sellable players as of now."
Chelsea are set to make an offer for Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic, accoridng to Sky Sports Italia.
Inter reportedly value Perisic in the region £50m following his fine season at the San Siro, scoring 10 goals and providing 20 assists in all competitions.
John Terry has claimed he has not yet decided whether or not he will retire following his departure from Chelsea.
"Hopefully one day I'll be back here [at Wembley] as a manager, that's kind of the ambition," Terry said.
"It has been difficult for me actually as a player because I've been looking to do coaching for the last year.
"But, if I do stop or if I do carry on playing, I will press on in that [coaching] regardless. I do want to be a manager."
Manchester City are set to make a record-breaking bid for Benfica goalkeeper Ederson.
Sky Sports claim Pep Guardiola's side are prepping a £45million offer - a record fee for a keeper.
His imminent arrival at the Etihad casts further doubt over Joe Hart, who has been on loan at Torino.
Leeds United defender Giuseppe Bellusci's permanent move to Empoli has hit a major snag.
The Italian side were relegated to Serie B at the weekend, casting doubt over the 27-year-old's move.
"Bellusci and Empoli relegated from Serie A. Casts some doubt over a permanent move," YEP reporter Phil Hay tweeted.
Stoke are interested in signing Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney, reports claim.
The Mirror say the Potters could make a bid for the England international, with manager Mark Hughes keen to work alongside him.
Stoke's owners Bet 365 are supposedly prepared to help broker a deal.
And Rooney could be tempted to stay in the Premier League in order to make life after United easier for his family.
Napoli are reportedly set to rival Manchester United for goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Tuttosport claim the Serie A giants are keen to lure AC Milan's prodigy away from the San Siro.
United want Donnarumma to replace David De Gea, who looks set to join Real Madrid.
But they could have to turn their attention to other targets if the 18-year-old heads to Naples instead.
Wayne Rooney is reportedly a target for Stoke City
Blaise Matuidi has refused to commit his future to Paris Saint-Germain amid interest from Manchester United.
“I don’t know yet. I am feeling good in Paris. It’s hard as you don’t know the real position of the club.
“PSG made a proposition to me. They are open to everything when it comes to me. There is no decision taken so far.
“Honestly, I don’t want to lie, I don’t know yet. I am feeling good in Paris.
“Even if in the future I should leave, Paris stays the club of my heart. And it would always be like that.”
Huddersfield boss David Wagner will reportedly ask Jurgen Klopp if he can keep Danny Ward if they secure promotion to the Premier League.
The Terriers take on Reading in the Championship final tomorrow afternoon and Ward has played a huge part in his side booking a Wembley appearance.
And Wagner will hope to keep hold of the loanee next season if they are victorious against Reading.
Jose Mourinho is demanding Real Madrid include Raphael Varane as part of a deal to sign David De Gea.
That is according to Diario Gol, who claim the Manchester United boss is eying a reunion with Varane at Old Trafford.
Mourinho gave the player his debut during his time in Spain and wants a new centre-back for next season.
And he is said to have told Real he will only consider letting De Gea go if Varane is included in any potential transfer deal.
Blaise Matuidi has refused to commit his future to Paris Saint-Germain amid interest from Manchester United.
“I don’t know yet. I am feeling good in Paris. It’s hard as you don’t know the real position of the club.
“PSG made a proposition to me. They are open to everything when it comes to me. There is no decision taken so far.
“Honestly, I don’t want to lie, I don’t know yet. I am feeling good in Paris.
“Even if in the future I should leave, Paris stays the club of my heart. And it would always be like that.”
Barcelona are set to make a host of changes this summer with Ernesto Valverde expected to be appointed as Luis Enrique's successor next week.
According to Spanish newspaper AS, the players they will consider offers for include Jordi Alba, Lucas Digne, Aleix Vidal, Andre Gomes, Ivan Rakitic, Rafinha, Denis Suarez and Alcacer.
Meanwhile, Premier League stars Ander Herrera, Philippe Coutinho and Hector Bellerin remain on Barca's wishlist.
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West Ham have made an offer for Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho
West Ham have made an offer for Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho, according to Sky Sports.
The youngster has only started one game for City in 2017 and he is not said to be in Pep Guardiola's long-term plans.
And Slaven Bilic is now willing to offer him a fresh start with the Hammers.
City value Iheanacho at around £20m.
Manchester United have offered Ivan Perisic a four-year contract, according to reports.
Reports in Italy earlier today claimed Manchester United had made a £36m bid for the striker but Inter were holding out for between £48m and £52m for his services.
And Italian website TuttoMercatoWeb have shed some light on the details of the contract.
They say Perisic has been offered a four-year deal that would see him pocket £6.1m a year.
Schalke are weighing up a move for Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore, according to German publication Bild.
Traore has spent the 2016/17 season on loan at Ajax as he helped guide them to the Europa League final.
He will now return to Chelsea but his future remains unclear under Antonio Conte.
And Bild claim Schalke will look to offer him a way out of Stamford Bridge by giving him the opportunity to ply his trade in the Bundesliga.
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo insists Antoine Griezmann will remain at the club this summer, despite him being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United.
Griezmann has emerged as Jose Mourinho's top summer target and United are expected to trigger the Frenchman's £86million release clause.
But Cerez told Spanish newspaper Marca: "Griezmann will stay here. Not here at the Calderon, but at the Wanda [Atleitco's new stadium from next season]."
According to Sky in Italy, Chelsea have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic.
United are thought to have already made an opening offer of around £30million for the Croatia international, but now Chelsea are keen on signing him.
Inter reportedly value Perisic at between £48m to £52m, having signed him for just £15m from Wolfsburg two years ago.
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who was dropped to the bench for the FA Cup final, has refused to rule out a summer exit, claiming "everything can happen" in the transfer window.
"I was in great form and it was a shame I didn't start the game," Fabregas said. "That is football, you have to accept decisions.
"[I’m] not necessarily [wanting to leave Chelsea], but, in football, you can never say never. Everything can happen.
"I feel loved by the fans here. Every time I have played, I have shown I can play at the top level in this team, by far.
"It is all about trying to change the manager’s decision, but he wants what’s best for the team."
Liverpool have reportedly entered the race to sign Monaco left-back Benjamin Mendy.
The France international has also been linked with Manchester United and Manchester City, who this week signed his Monaco team-mate Bernardo Silva.
And according to French outlet RMC Sport, Liverpool have now turned their attention to Mendy to solve their problem at left-back.
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has relied on midfielder James Milner on the left-side of defence this season.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has ruled out a summer move to China, claiming Atletico Madrid is the only club he'd leave Stamford Bridge for.
"I will only leave Chelsea for Atletico," Costa said. "If not, I will stay here. I'm not interested in other clubs.
"I have a contract and no intention of leaving, but if there are changes to be made that might reduce my chances, if the coach won't count on me any more or is to give space for another striker, I know that I'll have to leave.
"Everyone knows what my preferred club is, there's nothing to hide."
10am: Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola admits he does not know if the striker will be back at Manchester United next season.
The 35-year-old suffered knee ligament damage last month that required surgery, and with his one-year contract running out this summer, it remains to be seen if he will return to Old Trafford when he's fully fit.
Raiola told Sky in Italy: "Will he continue at United? I don't know, we will talk soon to sort out the future.
"He will play for one more year, maybe two.
"There have been offers from clubs from many leagues, but he will remain in Europe 100 per cent."
Arsene Wenger, whose contract at Arsenal will expire next month, has revealed a decision on his future will be made clear this week.
The Frenchman said after Arsenal's FA Cup victory: "We have a board meeting on Tuesday, and on Wednesday or Thursday it will all be very clear."
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