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Officially official
| @JonasLoessl will join #EFC on 1 July, signing a three-year contract until the end of June 2022!
— Everton (@Everton) May 24, 2019
The return of AVB
Andre Villas-Boas is close to making a return to football as the coach of Marseille. Talks are understood to have taken place with the French club’s director of football Andoni Zubizarreta who is looking for a successor to Rudi Garcia.
-source: The Telegraph
Still uncertain
Manchester United are no closer to resolving David de Gea’s future with the goalkeeper still holding off signing a new deal, Sky Sports News understands. De Gea is out of contract next summer and can sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January. The Spain international wants assurances that United will compete for major honors and is also keen to bring his wages into line with other top earners at the club, including Alexis Sanchez.
-source: Sky Sports News
United back in for Griezmann
While some at Camp Nou are enthusiastic about the prospect, the leadership are not unanimous about the 28-year-old and feel money could better be spent elsewhere in what is going to be a busy summer. That could leave Griezmann with a big decision to make, and sources have told The Independent that communication has been re-established with United, and a deal is possible. There is also an ongoing link due to his brother’s support for the Premier League club, with his family also influential among his entourage.
-source: The Independent
Trigger
Inter are reportedly ready to pay the €30m release clause for Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini, but must now convince the player, who is also courted by Manchester United. According to FcInterNews.it, the Nerazzurri have been long-time admirers of the Italy international and are willing to offer him a five-year contract worth €2.7m a year in wages to move this summer.
-source: Football Italia
Renewal
Sassuolo have officially extended their contracts with Alessandro Matri and Gianluca Pegolo to June 2020. Both had been due to become free agents next month, but will instead be wearing the Neroverdi jersey next season.
-source: Football Italia
The return of El Tigre
Atletico Madrid and Valencia are both interested in signing Monaco striker Radamel Falcao this summer, according to reports. Diario AS cite a report in L’Equipe that both clubs are paying attention to the Colombian forward, who will play his final game for Monaco against Nice this weekend.
-source: Football Espana
Woah
The future isn’t clear for Sergio Ramos and the Real Madrid captain is considering his future at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos suffered a forgettable season in 2018/19 and the Spaniard has been left to think about what lies ahead for him, with options opening up. El Chiringuito reported, and MARCA have been able to confirm, that he is seriously weighing things up at the moment, and is thinking about moving on to another European destination. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have enquired about his situation, but until now the answer has always been a firm rejection. But things have now changed and he doesn’t know what’s next for him.
-source: MARCA
More sad news
Now @EuroUnited6 report that the offer from Manchester United for Moussa Dembélé is worth €45m - now waiting to hear back from Lyon.
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) May 24, 2019
Manchester United have made an offer in excess of €40 million (£35m/$45m) for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele, Goal understands. The French striker, who is being followed by several Premier League clubs, has enjoyed a productive first season with the Ligue 1 side, scoring 23 goals in all competitions since his move from Celtic.
-source: Goal
Priced out
Romelu Lukaku is worried that a summer move to Inter Milan won’t happen - because Manchester United will price him out of a switch. The Belgian international striker moved to Old Trafford in a £75million deal from Everton in 2017. But he is ready to leave after being told he is surplus to requirements under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Inter are closing on Antonio Conte as their new manager, and the Italian is keen to link up with Lukaku - having been blocked from signing him at Chelsea two years ago.
-source: Daily Mirror
Manchester United will not let Romelu Lukaku leave on the cheap if Inter Milan firm up their interest with a formal bid, sources have told ESPN FC. Antonio Conte is expected to replace Luciano Spalletti at the San Siro after the final round of Serie A games this weekend. Conte is set to ask his new employers to sign Lukaku.
-source: ESPN FC
Lippi’s back
Lippi returns to China post for #WCQ #WorldCup campaign
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) May 24, 2019
https://t.co/pGRsVoEAU6 pic.twitter.com/xHtpuZQukB
Back to Deutschland
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly looking at Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic for next season. According to Bild, Dortmund chiefs Matthias Sammer, Michael Zorc and Hans-Joachim Watzke are all keen on Mandzukic’s experience, although Coach Lucien Favre has yet to be convinced.
-source: Football Italia
Perennial scouters
Arsenal will reportedly scout Sampdoria pair Joachim Andersen and Dennis Praet this weekend. According to Gazzetta dello Sport’s Nicolo Schira, Arsenal will be keen observers when Sampdoria host Juventus in Serie A on Sunday.
-source: Football Italia
Good luck, Spurs
Tottenham contacted Real Madrid this week to enquire about Marco Asensio. The reply could not have been more blunt: Asensio is not for sale, Jugones reported - and Diario AS can confirm. General Director at Real Madrid José Ángel Sánchez made it clear that any club who is serious about signing Asensio must honour the the buy-out clause in the player’s contract - 700 million euros.
-source: Diario AS
Where did Pool come from?
L'Équipe: Barcelona currently competing with Liverpool to land Matthijs de Ligt for around €75m https://t.co/ZWHVms5voZ
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) May 24, 2019
Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt is yet to accept an offer from Barcelona and has superior economic offers elsewhere, report El Mundo Deportivo. Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Juventus have all offered more money for the in-demand defender who is yet to commit on his future for next season.
-source: Football Espana
Laurent to leave, Umtiti to replace him
Arsenal are targeting Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti, Director of Football Raul Sanllehi behind the push, but the Catalan club want to negotiate around the €60m mark (L'Éq) https://t.co/ZWHVms5voZ
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) May 24, 2019
Laurent Koscielny seriously considering summer move as Arsenal stall on offering him a contract extension - L'Équipe; Bayer Leverkusen currently the frontrunners for his signature https://t.co/ZWHVms5voZ
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) May 24, 2019
BVB unstoppable
According to the Italian transfer expert Pedullà #BVB are once again interested in Atalanta Bergamo striker Duván Zapata. Sport Bild have reported that Dortmund will definitely break their transfer window record of €112.5m this summer.
— Manuel Veth (@ManuelVeth) May 23, 2019
Shifting targets
Crystal Palace’s expected valuation of Aaron Wan-Bissaka is forcing Manchester United to consider turning to Thomas Meunier. United have held fresh talks over a move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Belgian right-back Meunier this week due to concerns they will be priced out of a move for Wan-Bissaka.
-source: Daily Mail
United in for Rabiot
Manchester United are still monitoring Adrien Rabiot as he prepares to leave Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Rabiot, 24, has not played for PSG since December amid his refusal to sign a new contract and the MEN understands United remain interested in signing the France international as he decides on his next club.
-source: Manchester Evening News
More news
Napoli are in pole position to sign Kieran Trippier from Tottenham Hotspur this summer. The England right-back will be allowed to leave White Hart Lane for the right offer, and the Italian side are confident of reaching a deal for a fee of roughly £25m.
-source: The Independent
Napoli have made an approach to sign Nathaniel Clyne from Liverpool, Goal has learned. The Serie A side are in the market for a new right-back this summer, and have made contact with the Reds over the England international.
-source: Goal
Restructure
Darren Fletcher is in line for a return to Manchester United as part of the club’s restructure. The MEN understands Fletcher, 33, attended a high-profile meeting earlier this week as a guest in anticipation of his appointment. The likelihood is Fletcher could sit on an advisory panel to establish transfer targets and take decisions on internal players’ futures.
-source: Manchester Evening News
Mitrovic replacements
Fulham have identified Dwight Gayle and Britt Assombalonga as possible replacements for Aleksandar Mitrovic if the Serb leaves Craven Cottage. Mitrovic is expected to exit Fulham this summer following their relegation from the Premier League, with West Ham and Crystal Palace both interested in a move for him.
-source: Evening Standard
Firm up interest
Arsenal plan to firm up their interest in Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser after next week’s Europa League final against Chelsea, with the 25-year-old one of Unai Emery’s transfer targets this summer.
-source: The Independent
Obstacle
Barcelona are piecing together a plan to lure Matthijs de Ligt to Camp Nou from Ajax that avoids the need to deal with his agent Mino Raiola or increasing their current €75 million (£66m/$84) bid, Goal understands.
-source: Goal
Teenage star
Arsenal are one of several clubs keeping close tabs on Reading’s teenage striker Danny Loader, Goal understands. The 18-year-old was part of England’s Under-17s World Cup winning team in 2017 and ended last season making 22 appearances for the Royals in all competitions as they avoided relegation from the Championship.
-source: Goal
Official
#Chabot joins Sampdoria from @fcgroningen on permanent deal ➡ https://t.co/oNBIDmweQy pic.twitter.com/NVuZo743GL
— Sampdoria English (@sampdoria_en) May 23, 2019
To Sevilla
Former Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui is on the Sevilla shortlist for their vacant managerial position, report ABC de Sevilla. Lopetegui has been out of work since being dismissed by Madrid at the end of October following a 5-1 El Clasico loss against Barcelona – leaving the club languishing in ninth place in La Liga after ten matches.
-source: Football Espana
Going away
Experienced Atletico Madrid full-back Juanfran Torres has confirmed he has played his final game for the club due to his contract expiring. The 34-year-old, who began his career at Real Madrid, has amassed over 300 appearances for Los Rojiblancos since a January 2011 move from Osasuna.
-source: Football Espana
Pricey
Raul de Tomas has had a 35 million euros price tag put on his head by Real Madrid after enjoying a fruitful campaign on loan at Rayo Vallecano, despite being unable to prevent them from relegation. The striker has returned to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu after his year away and while he wants to convince Zinedine Zidane that he can contribute at Madrid, clubs are sniffing around.
-source: MARCA
Convince
Bayern are hoping that Lucas Hernández can convince Rodrigo to join him up in Bavaria, with his release clause of 70 million euros not likely to cause them too much pain. [AS] pic.twitter.com/iqQFfPvJFO
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 23, 2019
The James decision
Bayern's decision regarding James is still open. Rummenigge had a phone call with Jorge Mendes but no final decision was made. Julian Brandt's BVB move makes it harder for Bayern to get Kai Havertz and so letting James go without a replacement shouldn't be an option [@Plettigoal] pic.twitter.com/lhRmksa2x5
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 23, 2019
Not contemplating
[Más Que Pelotas - @_AdrianSnchz] | Currently, Barça is not contemplating the sale of Rakitić as offers have been received and rejected pic.twitter.com/1JxRgitbJA
— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) May 23, 2019
Confirmed
Bayern Munich President Uli Hoeneß has confirmed the Bundesliga club's interest in 23-year-old Manchester City forward Leroy Sané: "We are dealing with this player." (SZ) https://t.co/tovloTzM5N
— Get German Football News (@GGFN_) May 23, 2019
Bayern Münich have made the first bid to Man City for Leroy Sané: €80M and talks have started, now waiting for Citizens answer #MCFC #transfers #bayern #mancity leroysane19
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2019
Il Manchester City ha ricevuto la… https://t.co/UUP3zoiyLI
#BayernMunchen have offered a contract until 2024 (€10M at year) to Leroy #Sanè. Contacts ongoing to finalize the deal with #ManchesterCity for €80M. #transfers #MCFC
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) May 24, 2019
Sané is believed to be keen on a move back to Germany [@FabrizioRomano] pic.twitter.com/WbsrqNLwdp
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 23, 2019
Internally, the club expects that a Leroy Sané transfer will cost somewhere between 70 and 100 million euros. He was one of THE topics in Bayern's dressing room today [@Plettigoal, @SPORT1] pic.twitter.com/1KTq3BrZgR
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 23, 2019
Another major club is believed to have shown interest, but Bayern are the stand-out candidates. Sané's contract talks stalled because of interfering by his mother. City believe that his mother has been pushing for a move to Bayern & leaking info to the German press. [@Sammy_Goal] pic.twitter.com/E9J6ip3F1c
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 24, 2019
Manchester City could cash in on Leroy Sané if Bayern offer £90m (€102m). Pep Guardiola would ideally like to keep Sané and the player is on no rush to leave, but City might choose to sell him to help stay within Uefa’s Financial Fair Play limits. [@SunMartinB] pic.twitter.com/FmqGAA0tRT
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 23, 2019
Watford to Schalke with love
Schalke have held talks with 21-year-old Belgian forward Dodi Lukebakio, Watford not budging on their €20m price tag - full story https://t.co/Ws6sbr234i
— Get German Football News (@GGFN_) May 23, 2019