Transfer news LIVE: Liam Delap to Chelsea IMMINENT while Sancho set to LEAVE, Liverpool ‘have £110m Wirtz bid REJECTED’
THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are finally here - with some huge deals already in the pipeline.
Chelsea are closing in on an incredible deal for Liam Delap and reports suggest that the move is imminent.
However, Jadon Sancho is set to return to United from Chelsea despite helping the Blues win a trophy during his loan period.
In other news, Liverpool's £110million bid for Florian Wirtz has been rejected, with Bayer Leverkusen holding out for £127m, according to reports.
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Chelsea approach Milan for Maignan
The summer of renovation will be heavy for Milan.
Massimiliano Allegri has returned to the club as the new coach, Modrić reportedly moving.
And now Fabrizio Romano has put out an exclusive that goalkeeper extraordinaire Mike Maignan is subject of Chelsea approach
The Blues are in talks with AC Milan to sign Maignan as new goalkeeper.
The French international has still not signed new contract at the club and Chelsea are now aware of the situation.
He’s always been high on Chelsea list with clubs in talks, decision up to Milan.
Milan circling Modrić
Rangers were one teams exploring a deal for Luka Modrić, believe or not.
However, Italian publication Repubblica states that an agreement between the 39-year-old midfield dynamo and AC Milan over a one-year contract has been agreed.
The Croatian superstar left Real Madrid in the season just gone after the end of his contract.
Modrić patrolling Ibrox with Martin on the touchline is not to be.
Rangers close in on Martin
Staying on the theme of managers...
Fabrizio Romano reports that Rangers are closing in on the appointment of Russell Martin as new head coach.
Former Southampton manager has already accepted the project, ready for new chapter, the Italian journalist says.
Rangers have been on a lookout for a permanent manager after sacking Philippe Clement in February this year - and replacing him with Barry Ferguson as interim, with Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo, on the shortlist.
Martin has been absent from the managerial game since leaving doomed Saints in Decemeber last year.
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Mateta race
Manchester United will face competition from AC Milan for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
The Crystal Palace striker has been tipped with a move to Old Trafford but could go elsewhere.
TeamTALK have claimed that AC Milan are keen on the striker along with Juventus.
Sancho set to LEAVE Chelsea
Jadon Sancho is set to leave Chelsea when contract ends June 30 after agreement could not be reached over personal terms for loan to turn permanent, The Athletic's David Ornstein reports.
He adds that Chelsea will pay £5 million penalty to Man United, whilst the 25 year-old winger will explore options in England/Europe for next move.
Sancho's season-long to the Blues had a £25 millon oblogation but clause attached to it, but it was recently revalead that the deal included the afromteioned penatly, if the Blues didnt3 trigger the buy option.
Sancho notched 5 goals and 10 assists across his time in West London.
Danilo to go
Nottingham Forest are reportedly set to sell Danilo to Lyon.
Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Brazilian midfielder is closing in on a move to Ligue 1.
It is suggested that the East Midlands outfit still needs to give the green light on the deal worth £21millioon
Chelsea eye Gittens
Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens.
Sky Sports have claimed that the Blues could reignite their interest in the star after failing to sign him in January.
Dortmund value the ace at £50million despite him falling down the pecking order before the end of the season.
Sargent to Serie A
Norwich City striker Josh Sargent is a shock target for Serie A giants Roma.
Sky Italy have claimed that the USA ace is on Roma's shortlist of attackers this summer.
However, it is suggested that there is yet to be a concrete offer made for Sargent.
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Starmer urges striker move
PM Kier Starmer has urged Arsenal to sign a striker this summer.
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He told Sky Sports: "This team this year has been fantastic. There is the making of a really good team.
"We just need a bit extra. I think one or two extra players and a striker is one that leaps out.
"The back four is pretty good, but it is that upfront striker role that we need to add there."
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Bryan Mbeumo's price has been reveal amid reports that he favours a move to Manchester United over Arsenal and Newcastle.
The Cameroonian is hot property this summer with the Bees expected to cash in on the forward.
Sky Sports have claimed that Mbuemo will cost up to £60million.
That would take the Red Devils spending over £120m following the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
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Manchester United are reportedly in talks over a sensational swap deal with West Ham.
United in Focus have claimed that the Red Devils are offering Jadon Sancho to the Hammers.
The aim would be to have the Englishman act as part of a deal that would bring Mohammed Kudus to Old Trafford.
Sancho spent last season on loan at Chelsea but is not expected to stay at Stamford Bridge.
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Arsenal and Liverpool look set to miss out on the signing of former Manchester City star Julian Alvarez.
The Premier League sides had been linked with a move for the Atletico Madrid striker in a bid to boost their attacking options.
However, he appears set to remain in LaLiga according to Atletico president Enrique Cerezo.
He told Marca: "Julian Alvarez is an Atletico Madrid player and will be an Atletico Madrid player."
Hojlund targeted
Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is reportedly wanted back in Italy.
Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Inter Milan have "made contact" with the player's camp.
It is believed that talks are underway over a deal to bring the Norweigian to the San Siro.
Hojlund has also been tipped with moves to Napoli and Atalanta.
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Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejected a move to Al-Hilal.
The Manchester United star had been tipped for a move to Saudi Arabia with a "crazy contract" on offer.
However, Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the midfielder wants to remain in Europe.
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Paz blow
Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly set to miss out on midfield target Nico Paz.
The Argentine star has impressed in Serie A with Como under the management of Cesc Fabregas.
However, he could be set to return to Real Madrid with the LaLiga giants holding a buy-back clause worth just £6.7 million.
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Maurizio Sarri has returned to management, having rejoined Serie A side Lazio for a second spell.
The former Chelsea boss only left the club 15 months ago.
Lazio president Claudio Lotito said in a statement: “Maurizio Sarri has returned home.
“His return is a choice of heart, conviction and vision.
“With him we want to resume a path that was interrupted too soon, aware that together, we can bring back enthusiasm, identity and ambition.
“Welcome back to your home, commander.”
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Federico Chiesa has hinted that he could leave Liverpool after just one season.
The Italian has suggested that he would be willing to make a stunning return to Juventus in the future.
He told Gazzetta dello Sport: "Juventus? I still love the club. Returning there one day? Why not.
"Thiago Motta didn’t want me there.
"He told me that I was not part of his plans, and should go find a team."
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Emi Martinez admits he's unsure of his future with Aston Villa.
The Argentine World Cup winner said: “My future? I don’t know.
“I’m here to play for the national team, and that’s all I care about right now.
"Do I want to change clubs? The transfer market has just opened, so there’s still a lot to happen.”
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West Ham hitman Niclas Fullkrug has admitted he's struggling to adapt to life in London.
“I’m not really a big city type," he revealed to Sky Germany. "The first few months were challenging.
“You can definitely do some great things in London – even as a family.
“But I’ve always lived in the countryside so far. That’s where I want to live afterward too.
“I don’t necessarily belong in city life. I need to see trees and nature around me.”
Arsenal set to HIJACK Spurs Sane bid
Arsenal are contemplating hijacking Tottenham's swoop for Lerone Sane.
Europa League winners Spurs are understood to be keen on signing the Germany international, who is out of contract with Bayern Munich later this month.
But according to BILD, the Gunners have taken "concrete steps" to try to sign the former Manchester City man, whom Bayern aren't giving up hope of re-signing.
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Bellingham eyes Dortmund
Jobe Bellingham wants to join Borussia Dortmund - but Sunderland are refusing to let him leave cheaply.
Sun Sport reported earlier how the German giants were confident they would beat Frankfurt to the signing of the 19-year-old midfielder.
Dortmund, like Frankfurt, were prepared to offer Sunderland £21million plus add-ons for the ace and are offering him the chance to play at this month’s Club World Cup.
Supporters of Sunderland, who were last week celebrating winning the Championship play-off final, were hopeful that the lure of being the first Bellingham to play in the Premier League might help them keep the midfielder for at least one more season.
But Dortmund director Sebastian Kehl headed to Ibiza, where Jobe is holidaying with Jude and friends, for further talks with the Bellingham family and that has swayed it for them.
They are keen to complete the transfer in time for him to feature in the opening Club World Cup match against Brazilian giants Fluminense in New Jersey on June 17.
Though Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is reluctant to lose one of Regis Le Bris' top assets.
And although they gave the green light for the ace to have talks elsewhere, they have no intentions to let him leave unless his release clause, believed to be around £33.5m, is met.
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Bryan Mbuemo has set his sights on joining Manchester United, it's been claimed.
That's according to The Athletic, who claim United are set to open talks with Brentford over a dea for the 25-year-old.
Cameroon international Mbuemo has also caught the eye of Arsenal and Liveroool but is said to favour a move toOld Trafford.
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Inter Milan have reportedly made overtures to sign Rasmus Hojlund.
That's according to the Daily Mail, who claim the Serie A big boys have reached out to the Dane's representatives to gauge his interest in upping sticks from Old Trafford.
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Ryan Mason has taken a huge step towards becoming West Brom's new boss.
The 33-year-old is currently Ange Postecoglou's No.2 at Tottenham Hotspur.
But he informed Spurs yesterday he doesn't want to renew his contract when it expires at the end of this month.
And that will give the green light for West Brom to end their six-week search to find a replacement for Tony Mowbray.
The Baggies are on the brink of appointing Mason as their new boss on a three year contract after making him their top target from the start.
West Brom are confident the deal will be completed later this week, when the former Spurs and Hull midfielder is officially unveiled as Albion's new boss.
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