Sunday's transfer news: Man Utd get Maguire boost, Everton launch Costa bid, Arsenal switch targets, Spurs exit
Manchester United continue their squad revamp and Arsenal desperately seek affordable targets
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Manchester United’s squad revamp continues at haste, and the news that they are the only club in for England defender Harry Maguire may help them to sign the Leicester City defender in the coming days.
Arsenal meanwhile continue to struggle in their efforts to sign Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace, and as a result may switch their attentions back to Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser. Everton meanwhile are attempting to pull off what could be one of the stories of the summer after their owner Farhad Moshiri gave the green light to make a statement signing in the shape of Diego Costa.
Juventus currently lead the race to sign Paul Pogba, whose close friends have revealed that they expect him to leave United this summer following his agent’s sudden outburst that they are doing everything they can to get him out of Old Trafford, while Tottenham could be poised for exits that includes Danny Rose. Follow the live news below.
Elsewhere, Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer may be about to come onto the market after his agent revealed he is considering a Bayern Munich exit if they are not competitive enough this season.
Manchester United are prepared to hand goalkeeper David De Gea an ultimatum after offering the Spaniard a £350,000-per-week contract.
United triggered a one-year extension in De Gea's contract, but the goalkeeper remains interested in a move to Juventus or PSG and is reluctant to commit his future.
Ed Woodward's offer is now considered to be a take it or leave it deal.
Aston Villa have agreed a £20m fee with Bournemouth for defender Tyrone Mings, according to Talksport.
The 26-year-old spent the second half of last season at Villa Park, helping the club to promotion and a Premier League return.
According to Talksport, Villa have now agreed a fee with Bournemouth, and with personal terms set to be straightforward, a completed deal will be announced within the next 48 hours.
Barcelona have set their asking price at £60m for World Cup-winning centre-back Samuel Umtiti.
The defender has lost his place in the Spanish champions' starting eleven to compatriot Clement Lenglet and has attracted widespread interest from Europe's top clubs.
Both Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in the player.
Tottenham's progress in the transfer market isn't looking like ending any time soon.
Mauricio Pochettino's side are reportedly close to making their third signing of the window, with Dani Olmo, a Spain U21 international, close to agreeing a move to North London, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Arsenal may look to Real Madrid's veteran left-back Marcelo if they fail to finalise a deal for Celtic's Kieran Tierney.
The Gunners have seen £17.5m their bid for the Scottish full-back knocked back, while Tierney has also attracted interest from Napoli. Arsenal still confident they will win the race for Tierney's signature if they meet Celtic's asking price.
Arsenal are set to benefit from the sale of Ismael Bennacer from Empoli to AC Milan.
The former academy graduate left Arsenal in 2017 but a sell-on clause could see the North Londoners net up to £4m of the £14m deal.
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