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— All the latest news and gossip from the summer transfer window
SERGIO RAMOS
Ramos could walk away from the Bernabeu this summer after a forgettable season, which has left him to think about his future.
Real Madrid captain, could leave the club to join Premier League giants, Liverpool or Manchester United this summer’s transfer window ahead of next season.
It is rumoured that Ramos is set to leave Real Madrid after clashing with the club’s president, Florentino Perez on several occasion.
Liverpool and Manchester United are reported to have made an approach to sign the defender this summer.
The Spanish newspaper, Marca, claimed that both English clubs have made contact with Ramos’s representatives, adding that the 33-year-old is unsure whether to stay at Real next season.
The report also claimed that Serie A champions, Juventus have also expressed an interest in signing the Spain international after securing a deal for forward, Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid last summer.
A stunning move to the Premier League appears to be on the cards, but the 33-year-old could still command a sizeable fee with two years left to run on his contract.
It's worth remembering that Ramos is not a popular figure in Merseyside, after he injured Mohamed Salah in last year's Champions League final.
EDEN HAZARD
Eden Hazard has again refused to clarify his future in the build-up to Chelsea’s Europa League final against Arsenal.
Speculation continues to grow that he will join Real Madrid in the summer, with latest reports suggesting the Blues want £130million for the forward.
And, asked about his future ahead of the May 29 final in Baku, he told RMC Sport:
“My last match? I do not think that at all.
“I’m only thinking about winning this match, and then what will happen after that will happen.”
MANCHESTER UNITED MOVES
Manchester United should be looking to sign Jack Grealish ahead of Daniel James and Sean Longstaff.
That’s according to Robbie Savage, who believes the young Englishman is the ‘best player in the Championship’.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, the player-turned-pundit said:
“Even if Aston Villa win promotion on Monday, Grealish is the player I would move heaven and earth to wear the red shirt of United. He’s the one United should be looking to sign ahead of anyone else.”
Manchester United have also 'made contact' with Atletico over Antoine Griezmann.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have re-established communications with the Madrid side over their want away 28-year-old, according to the Independent.
He announced his intention to leave last week and has looked all-but-set for a Barcelona move, however it's claimed key figures at the club are doubting the benefits of bringing him in.
This has now opened the door to Manchester United.
LIVERPOOL TARGET'
Rumoured Liverpool target Memphis Depay has teased a Lyon exit.
Jurgen Klopp reportedly sent scouts to watch Depay in action for Lyon during the 2018/19 season.
The Netherlands forward has been in superb form since joining the French club in a £15m deal from Man United in January 2017, scoring 34 goals in Ligue 1.
His performances have alerted Liverpool and Depay has got a few Liverpool fans dreaming of an Anfield switch after uploading a video of himself walking towards a private jet with the caption ‘Merci [goodbye] Lyon’.
The fact the plane, and Depay’s outfit, were all-red was apparently enough to make some supporters think he could be on his way to Anfield.
MAN CITY'
Nabil Fekir has been told he can leave Lyon, putting Manchester City and Liverpool on alert.
The 25-year-old winger – who got 12 goals and nine assists lasr season – is out of contract in 2020.
Lyon's president Jean-Michel Aulas is ready to cash in as he fears losing him for nothing next year, and has sensationally all-but told the world Fekir is leaving.
“[With] Nabil we have an understanding that he can go,” said the French club’s chief.
“Thanks Nabil for bringing what he brought, we have an understanding to let him go.”
Will the Frenchman – who saw a £58m deal to Liverpool collapse last summer – finally be his way to the Premier League?
CHELSEA
Frank Lampard has addressed the rumours linking him with the Chelsea manager’s job.
The Blues legend has been linked with a stunning return to Stamford Bridge to replace Maurizio Sarri, who is facing the axe after just one season in charge.
Lampard addressed those rumours in an interview with talkSPORT ahead of Derby's play-off final against Aston Villa.
And he insisted his full focus is on Monday's Wembley clash:
“The first thing I will say is that Maurizio Sarri is their manager, so from my point of view I should not be saying too much anyway.
“We have a huge game on Monday and the way this club has welcomed me and the opportunity it has given me, and I’ve got two years on my contract, my focus can only be on this game.
“Monday is huge for this club. It’s huge for me and I want to make sure that any Derby fans that might say ‘what’s Frank thinking?’, I’m absolutely thinking about this game.
“After the game I will sit with Mel (Morris, Derby owner) and say, whatever the result, 'where are we going forward with the club?'”
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso has responded to Real Madrid links.
The left-back told the Standard: “I am very happy here but we will see what happens this summer.
“There is always talk. Is it a compliment? Yes. It means I’m doing well if other teams are trying to get in touch.
“But first of all I’m focussing on the final. I am very happy to have four more years here and hopefully I will stay many more years here.”
LEROY SANE
Manchester City want to keep Leroy Sane and are preparing to hold new contract talks with the German starlet.
The 23-year-old has two years left on his current deal, but Bayern Munich have emerged as strong contenders to sign him this summer.
With legendary wing duo Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery on their way out, Bayern want to lure Sane back to Germany to help fill their places.
Sane scored 16 goals in 47 games this season, but has struggled to command a regular starting spot – starting just three of City's final 11 fixtures, with late cameos in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals.
But City are keen to keep him at the Etihad Stadium and it is understood they are now set to hold talks with his representatives.
OTHERS
Nick Pope has signed a new long-term deal at Burnley, keeping him at Turf Moor until 2023.
The England international has penned a four-year contract, with the option for a further 12 months, after recovering from a shoulder injury.
He was forced to miss virtually the entire of this season after suffering the injury on Burnley's first game of the season. He played just one Europa League qualifier and two FA Cup matches.
Pope's future was under question with his injury and the arrival of Joe Hart last summer, but it now looks he will recommence his battle with Tom Heaton for the No1 jersey at Turf Moor.
Pope Commits Long Term To Clarets
Nick Pope has signed a new long-term contract at Turf Moor to commit his future to the Clarets.
EVERTON/WELBECK STORY
Everton are favourites to sign Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck on a free transfer this summer.
The 28-year-old is back in training after undergoing surgery on his right ankle in November, but is expected to leave the Emirates when he contract ends.
Welbeck would prefer to stay in England and several Premier League clubs have expressed an interest, including West Ham, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Wolves.
But, according the Evening Standard understands Everton are currently in pole position for the striker, who scored a hat-trick in a behind-closed-doors match last week.
Everton have reportedly slapped a £100million price tag on Richarlison.
Manchester United and Barcelona are claimed to be targeting the Brazilian, who has impressed at Vicarage Road and now Goodison Park.
According to SunSport, the Toffees don’t want to lose their star man and so will demand at least £100million for him.
ARSENAL TARGET
Arsenal are ready to 'hijack' Manchester United's pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
The Frenchman is set to leave the French champions on a free transfer after refusing to sign a new deal in Paris, having been frozen out and not played a game since December.
Old Trafford has been linked as a likely destination, but according to the Daily Star, Unai Emery is now keen to land the 24-year-old.
It would be a good move for the Gunners, who would not have to spend a penny of their £40m transfer budget to land him.
AJAX CAPTAIN INTERESTED IN MAN UNITED
Ajax's 19-year-old captain Matthijs de Ligt has sparked rumours he could be interested in joining Manchester United this summer.
The in-demand defender has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona, but Red Devils fans have spotted something that has given them hope on social media – De Ligt 'liking' a post celebrating United's 2008 Champions League win.
Has he hinted he could be on his way to Old Trafford?
DAVID GEA
David de Gea is no nearer to signing a new contract at Manchester United, claim Sky Sports.
The Spain No.1's current deal expires next summer and he can sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January 2020.
United have been linked with an interest in AC Milan's Gianluigi Donnarumma in the event De Gea leaves Old Trafford.
ARSENAL AND OZIL
Arsenal would love to get Mesut Ozil – one of the club's highest earners – off the books this summer, claim The Sun.
However, the German playmaker is contracted until 2021 and has made it clear he has no plans to leave London quite yet.
Asked recently whether he wants to stay at the club, Ozil said said: “Absolutely. I've got two more years on my contract.
“I don't know after that but I've got two years left.”
Arsenal are set to sell Henrikh Mkhitaryan this summer.
Despite backing the Armenia captain after he decided not to play in the Europa League final in Baku, it appears his time is up at the Emirates Stadium.
The attacking midfielder has scored just six goals in 39 games this season, and has generally failed to impress since joining the Gunners from Manchester United.
And, according to The Sun, Arsenal are ready to offload the attacking midfielder when the transfer window opens.
EDEN HAZARD'S LIKELY MOVE TO REAL
Chelsea want £130MILLION for Eden Hazard, according to reports on Saturday morning.
With the Belgian entering the final two months of his contract, it is claimed Real Madrid value him at no more than €100m (£88m).
But Sky Sports News are claiming the Blues, who are under no pressure to sell, have bumped up their asking price.
Could this possibly mean Hazard will STAY at the Bridge this summer?
Eden Hazard wants his move to Real Madrid to be tied up less than a week after the Europa League final, report the Mirror.
The Chelsea star has reportedly set a deadline of June 4 for his future to be resolved.
Real are said to have offered £86million for the Belgian playmaker but Chelsea are looking for something closer to £112million.
MAN UNITED TARGETING A SPORTS DIRECTOR
Manchester United have Norwich sporting director Stuart Webber on their radar.
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is restructuring behind the scenes with the emphasis on bringing younger players to the club.
They want to create a new sporting director role and Webber has huge admirers at Old Trafford after helping steer Huddersfield and Norwich to Premier League promotion.
TOTTENHAM TARGET
Tottenham are targeting an £80million double swoop for Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson and David Brooks.
The Sun report that Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has put the pair on his transfer hitlist as he bids to bolster his squad this summer having not made a single signing in the previous two transfer windows.
The north Londonders are willing to pay £40m for striker Wilson and the same figure for midfielder Brooks.
NAPOLI
Napoli are looking to complete a deal for Kieran Trippier after the Champions League final.
It’s known that the Italians are in the market for the right-back, with the Standard now reporting a £22million Trippier signing could be done in early June.
They add that Napoli are the only side interested in the 28-year-old who would significantly increase his wages.
Also, Napoli have reportedly made an approach for Liverpool's Nathaniel Clyne.
The Serie A side are looking for a new right-back and, according to Goal, they have told Liverpool of their interest in Clyne.
It's understood that the Reds value Clyne at £15 million with West Ham and Bournemouth also targeting him.
— All the latest news and gossip from the summer transfer window
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| Sergio Ramos |
Ramos could walk away from the Bernabeu this summer after a forgettable season, which has left him to think about his future.
Real Madrid captain, could leave the club to join Premier League giants, Liverpool or Manchester United this summer’s transfer window ahead of next season.
It is rumoured that Ramos is set to leave Real Madrid after clashing with the club’s president, Florentino Perez on several occasion.
Liverpool and Manchester United are reported to have made an approach to sign the defender this summer.
The Spanish newspaper, Marca, claimed that both English clubs have made contact with Ramos’s representatives, adding that the 33-year-old is unsure whether to stay at Real next season.
The report also claimed that Serie A champions, Juventus have also expressed an interest in signing the Spain international after securing a deal for forward, Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid last summer.
A stunning move to the Premier League appears to be on the cards, but the 33-year-old could still command a sizeable fee with two years left to run on his contract.
It's worth remembering that Ramos is not a popular figure in Merseyside, after he injured Mohamed Salah in last year's Champions League final.
EDEN HAZARD
Eden Hazard has again refused to clarify his future in the build-up to Chelsea’s Europa League final against Arsenal.
Speculation continues to grow that he will join Real Madrid in the summer, with latest reports suggesting the Blues want £130million for the forward.
And, asked about his future ahead of the May 29 final in Baku, he told RMC Sport:
“My last match? I do not think that at all.
“I’m only thinking about winning this match, and then what will happen after that will happen.”
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| Eden Hazard |
MANCHESTER UNITED MOVES
Manchester United should be looking to sign Jack Grealish ahead of Daniel James and Sean Longstaff.
That’s according to Robbie Savage, who believes the young Englishman is the ‘best player in the Championship’.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, the player-turned-pundit said:
“Even if Aston Villa win promotion on Monday, Grealish is the player I would move heaven and earth to wear the red shirt of United. He’s the one United should be looking to sign ahead of anyone else.”
Manchester United have also 'made contact' with Atletico over Antoine Griezmann.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have re-established communications with the Madrid side over their want away 28-year-old, according to the Independent.
He announced his intention to leave last week and has looked all-but-set for a Barcelona move, however it's claimed key figures at the club are doubting the benefits of bringing him in.
This has now opened the door to Manchester United.
LIVERPOOL TARGET'
Rumoured Liverpool target Memphis Depay has teased a Lyon exit.
Jurgen Klopp reportedly sent scouts to watch Depay in action for Lyon during the 2018/19 season.
The Netherlands forward has been in superb form since joining the French club in a £15m deal from Man United in January 2017, scoring 34 goals in Ligue 1.
His performances have alerted Liverpool and Depay has got a few Liverpool fans dreaming of an Anfield switch after uploading a video of himself walking towards a private jet with the caption ‘Merci [goodbye] Lyon’.
The fact the plane, and Depay’s outfit, were all-red was apparently enough to make some supporters think he could be on his way to Anfield.
MAN CITY'
Nabil Fekir has been told he can leave Lyon, putting Manchester City and Liverpool on alert.
The 25-year-old winger – who got 12 goals and nine assists lasr season – is out of contract in 2020.
Lyon's president Jean-Michel Aulas is ready to cash in as he fears losing him for nothing next year, and has sensationally all-but told the world Fekir is leaving.
“[With] Nabil we have an understanding that he can go,” said the French club’s chief.
“Thanks Nabil for bringing what he brought, we have an understanding to let him go.”
Will the Frenchman – who saw a £58m deal to Liverpool collapse last summer – finally be his way to the Premier League?
CHELSEA
Frank Lampard has addressed the rumours linking him with the Chelsea manager’s job.
The Blues legend has been linked with a stunning return to Stamford Bridge to replace Maurizio Sarri, who is facing the axe after just one season in charge.
Lampard addressed those rumours in an interview with talkSPORT ahead of Derby's play-off final against Aston Villa.
And he insisted his full focus is on Monday's Wembley clash:
“The first thing I will say is that Maurizio Sarri is their manager, so from my point of view I should not be saying too much anyway.
“We have a huge game on Monday and the way this club has welcomed me and the opportunity it has given me, and I’ve got two years on my contract, my focus can only be on this game.
“Monday is huge for this club. It’s huge for me and I want to make sure that any Derby fans that might say ‘what’s Frank thinking?’, I’m absolutely thinking about this game.
“After the game I will sit with Mel (Morris, Derby owner) and say, whatever the result, 'where are we going forward with the club?'”
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso has responded to Real Madrid links.
The left-back told the Standard: “I am very happy here but we will see what happens this summer.
“There is always talk. Is it a compliment? Yes. It means I’m doing well if other teams are trying to get in touch.
“But first of all I’m focussing on the final. I am very happy to have four more years here and hopefully I will stay many more years here.”
LEROY SANE
Manchester City want to keep Leroy Sane and are preparing to hold new contract talks with the German starlet.
The 23-year-old has two years left on his current deal, but Bayern Munich have emerged as strong contenders to sign him this summer.
With legendary wing duo Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery on their way out, Bayern want to lure Sane back to Germany to help fill their places.
Sane scored 16 goals in 47 games this season, but has struggled to command a regular starting spot – starting just three of City's final 11 fixtures, with late cameos in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals.
But City are keen to keep him at the Etihad Stadium and it is understood they are now set to hold talks with his representatives.
OTHERS
Nick Pope has signed a new long-term deal at Burnley, keeping him at Turf Moor until 2023.
The England international has penned a four-year contract, with the option for a further 12 months, after recovering from a shoulder injury.
He was forced to miss virtually the entire of this season after suffering the injury on Burnley's first game of the season. He played just one Europa League qualifier and two FA Cup matches.
Pope's future was under question with his injury and the arrival of Joe Hart last summer, but it now looks he will recommence his battle with Tom Heaton for the No1 jersey at Turf Moor.
Pope Commits Long Term To Clarets
Nick Pope has signed a new long-term contract at Turf Moor to commit his future to the Clarets.
EVERTON/WELBECK STORY
Everton are favourites to sign Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck on a free transfer this summer.
The 28-year-old is back in training after undergoing surgery on his right ankle in November, but is expected to leave the Emirates when he contract ends.
Welbeck would prefer to stay in England and several Premier League clubs have expressed an interest, including West Ham, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Wolves.
But, according the Evening Standard understands Everton are currently in pole position for the striker, who scored a hat-trick in a behind-closed-doors match last week.
Everton have reportedly slapped a £100million price tag on Richarlison.
Manchester United and Barcelona are claimed to be targeting the Brazilian, who has impressed at Vicarage Road and now Goodison Park.
According to SunSport, the Toffees don’t want to lose their star man and so will demand at least £100million for him.
ARSENAL TARGET
Arsenal are ready to 'hijack' Manchester United's pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
The Frenchman is set to leave the French champions on a free transfer after refusing to sign a new deal in Paris, having been frozen out and not played a game since December.
Old Trafford has been linked as a likely destination, but according to the Daily Star, Unai Emery is now keen to land the 24-year-old.
It would be a good move for the Gunners, who would not have to spend a penny of their £40m transfer budget to land him.
AJAX CAPTAIN INTERESTED IN MAN UNITED
Ajax's 19-year-old captain Matthijs de Ligt has sparked rumours he could be interested in joining Manchester United this summer.
The in-demand defender has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona, but Red Devils fans have spotted something that has given them hope on social media – De Ligt 'liking' a post celebrating United's 2008 Champions League win.
Has he hinted he could be on his way to Old Trafford?
DAVID GEA
David de Gea is no nearer to signing a new contract at Manchester United, claim Sky Sports.
The Spain No.1's current deal expires next summer and he can sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January 2020.
United have been linked with an interest in AC Milan's Gianluigi Donnarumma in the event De Gea leaves Old Trafford.
ARSENAL AND OZIL
Arsenal would love to get Mesut Ozil – one of the club's highest earners – off the books this summer, claim The Sun.
However, the German playmaker is contracted until 2021 and has made it clear he has no plans to leave London quite yet.
Asked recently whether he wants to stay at the club, Ozil said said: “Absolutely. I've got two more years on my contract.
“I don't know after that but I've got two years left.”
Arsenal are set to sell Henrikh Mkhitaryan this summer.
Despite backing the Armenia captain after he decided not to play in the Europa League final in Baku, it appears his time is up at the Emirates Stadium.
The attacking midfielder has scored just six goals in 39 games this season, and has generally failed to impress since joining the Gunners from Manchester United.
And, according to The Sun, Arsenal are ready to offload the attacking midfielder when the transfer window opens.
EDEN HAZARD'S LIKELY MOVE TO REAL
Chelsea want £130MILLION for Eden Hazard, according to reports on Saturday morning.
With the Belgian entering the final two months of his contract, it is claimed Real Madrid value him at no more than €100m (£88m).
But Sky Sports News are claiming the Blues, who are under no pressure to sell, have bumped up their asking price.
Could this possibly mean Hazard will STAY at the Bridge this summer?
Eden Hazard wants his move to Real Madrid to be tied up less than a week after the Europa League final, report the Mirror.
The Chelsea star has reportedly set a deadline of June 4 for his future to be resolved.
Real are said to have offered £86million for the Belgian playmaker but Chelsea are looking for something closer to £112million.
MAN UNITED TARGETING A SPORTS DIRECTOR
Manchester United have Norwich sporting director Stuart Webber on their radar.
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is restructuring behind the scenes with the emphasis on bringing younger players to the club.
They want to create a new sporting director role and Webber has huge admirers at Old Trafford after helping steer Huddersfield and Norwich to Premier League promotion.
TOTTENHAM TARGET
Tottenham are targeting an £80million double swoop for Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson and David Brooks.
The Sun report that Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has put the pair on his transfer hitlist as he bids to bolster his squad this summer having not made a single signing in the previous two transfer windows.
The north Londonders are willing to pay £40m for striker Wilson and the same figure for midfielder Brooks.
NAPOLI
Napoli are looking to complete a deal for Kieran Trippier after the Champions League final.
It’s known that the Italians are in the market for the right-back, with the Standard now reporting a £22million Trippier signing could be done in early June.
They add that Napoli are the only side interested in the 28-year-old who would significantly increase his wages.
Also, Napoli have reportedly made an approach for Liverpool's Nathaniel Clyne.
The Serie A side are looking for a new right-back and, according to Goal, they have told Liverpool of their interest in Clyne.
It's understood that the Reds value Clyne at £15 million with West Ham and Bournemouth also targeting him.
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