Friday's transfer news: Man United lead Bruno Fernandes chase over Spurs, Liverpool eye £45m Junior Firpo bid
The transfer window is hotting up
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The transfer window is hotting up with clubs up and down the country set to spend big.
There have already been some big deals this transfer window. Manchester United wasted no time in snapping up Daniel James from Swansea City for £18m, while Eden Hazard finally completed his protracted move from Chelsea to Real Madrid, for a fee which could ultimately exceed £100m.
A number of big deals are meanwhile still in the pipeline. Both Paul Pogba and Christian Eriksen have indicated that they want ‘new challenges’, while Matthijs de Ligt is a top target for just about every European super club. Where will he end up? Follow all of the latest below:
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Arsenal are meanwhile set to push on with their first signing of the summer with a bid for Bournemouth’s Ryan Fraser set to be lodged. A new centre-back is high on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s priority list at United with Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly and Leicester’s Harry Maguire both options. Crystal Palace’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka is another on the Norwegian’s radar.
It won’t just be incomings at Old Trafford, however, with Pogba a high-profile target for Real Madrid and Alexis Sanchez on his way out with Inter Milan and Juventus fighting it out for his signature – if he drops his wage demands. And Liverpool could be active too as they look to go one better after failing to win the Premier League title by just a single point.
Liverpool consider triggering £45m release clause for Junior Firpo
Jurgen Klopp is eyeing up quality additions to push Manchester City closer in pursuit of the elusive Premier League title.
The German appears to have identified Junior Firpo, from Real Betis.
Sport believes the Reds could trigger his £45m release clause, with Spurs also keen.
Man City confident they have won Maguire race over Man United
The Leicester City and England defender is being lined up for a medical with the Premier League champions.
Maguire has been linked with an exit since last summer, but the Foxes may finally sell.
The Star believe Pep Guardiola's side have already made medical plans in light of a move that will cost around £65m.
Spurs hold talks with Bruno Fernandes' agent
The Sporting Lisbon star enjoyed a prolific season in Portugal and now Tottenham are keen to bring him to north London.
The Telegraph claim the Sporting have placed a £70m price tag on the Portugal international.
That's a fee Spurs are highly unlikely to pay, but the player appears to be in contention to be the first arrival in three transfer windows for Mauricio Pochettino.
Arsenal offer Celtic makeweight for Tierney
Unai Emery wants a new left-back and Scotland international Kieran Tierney appears to be the ideal man.
To convince Celtic to sell, Arsenal could offer Carl Jenkinson in return, claim the Express.
The 22-year-old could cost Arsenal £20m, but Jenkinson may bring the price down.
Juventus ready to win Rabiot race
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot appears set to announce his next club.
The France international will become a free agent on July 1 after snubbing a new deal at PSG.
And now Juventus are confident they have beaten competition from Barcelona, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all thought to be keen, according to Goal.
Cech returns to Chelsea
Club legend Petr Cech has returned to Chelsea as technical director, it has been confirmed.
The former goalkeeper, who spent the last four seasons at Premier League rivals Arsenal, returns to the club where he won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, a Europa League and a Champions League.
Cech's role will see him work with the first team's coaching staff as well as the backroom team "with an emphasis on strategy and performance".
Lukaku agrees Inter Milan terms
Manchester United could begin reshaping their squad this summer by raising funds through the sale of Romelu Lukaku.
The Belgian does not suit Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans, with Marcus Rashford better suited.
And now reports in Italy claim the former Chelsea and Everton forward has agreed terms to link up with Antonio Conte, with a salary of €115-125,000 per week (€6-6.5m per year).
Neymar negotiations underway
Barcelona and PSG are in talks over a sensational deal to bring Neymar back to the Nou Camp.
Sport claim that the French club want €300 million to sell their star man.
While Barcelona will instead offer €100 million and Philippe Coutinho.
BVB target new striker
Borussia Dortmund have targeted Alassane Pléa from Borussia Monchengladbach.
After a fine debut season since signing from Nice, Yahoo FR claim Dortmund are suitably impressed and will make their move.
Plea scored 12 goals in 34 Bundesliga games last season, with four assists.
Milan target Real Madrid duo
Dani Ceballos could be one of the most in-demand players this summer.
The Spain Under-21 international is shining in Italy at the European Championships and Zinedine Zidane is unlikely to have room for him at the Bernabeu.
And Real Madrid's lavish outlay this summer means AC Milan could profit with a double signing.
New boss Marco Giampaolo will hope to sign Dani Ceballos and Martin Odegaard.
Paolo Maldini and the returning Zvonomir Boban are keen on the pair, claim Gazzetta dello Sport.
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