All of Wednesday's transfer news, done deals and latest rumours

All the transfer news, rumours, gossip and done deals

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Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus were the talk of the transfer rumour mill this Wednesday as the summer window draws closer.

The futures of Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt, Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and PSG’s Kylian Mbappe topped of the agenda while Paul Pogba‘s future continues to appear to be away from Old Trafford.

Arsenal, Tottenham, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also shopping for new talent while Leicester City are just trying to keep hold of sought-after stars like James Maddison and Harry Maguire. Review all the day’s transfer news:

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Key Points

• Why the world's best have no choice but to pay up for Matthijs de Ligt
• Christian Eriksen says he wants a new challenge amid Madrid interest 
• Callum Hudson-Odoi on the verge of signing new contract at Chelsea

[5 June 2019 07:48 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Hello! Welcome along to our transfer live blog for another day of mid to low-octane gossip and rumours. And we start in Manchester, where Mailsport reports that United are lining up Frankfurt's Sebastien Haller to replace Romelu Lukaku, should Antonio Conte lure the Belgian to Inter Milan.

Haller, 24, scored 15 Bundesliga goals this season and would be considerably cheaper than the £80m United would want to recoup for Lukaku. 

[5 June 2019 08:25 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Matthijs de Ligt will make a decision this week (THIS WEEK, according to the Express) on his future, with five clubs vying to persuade the teenager to play for them next season, none of which seem to be Ajax. He's definitely moving, it seems, but where?

Manchester United and Barcelona are thought to be the frontrunners but reports last night suggest Liverpool are now interested and are considering an 11th hour bid. PSG and Juventus are the other two clubs said to be keen to entice the defender. 

“I’m very excited for what could be coming in the near future,” he said last week. Cryptic. 

[5 June 2019 09:23 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Does Manchester United's transfer window have the feel of all the others in recent years i.e. a shambles? Here's Miguel Delaney trying to unpick their summer:

[5 June 2019 10:17 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Juventus have told Manchester United they are keen to reclaim Paul Pogba, according to the Guardian. Here's our update yesterday on the situation:

[5 June 2019 10:50 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Look away now, Tottenham fans: Christian Eriksen says he is ready for something new. Full story:

[5 June 2019 10:57 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Callum Hudson-Odoi is set to commit his future to Chelsea, with Bayern Munich turning their attentions to Manchester City's Leroy Sane.

[5 June 2019 11:17 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Reports in Spain say Kylian Mbappe has handed in a transfer request at PSG. El Chiringuito claims he has demanded to leave the Paris club, with Real Madrid keen to pounce, although if Real buy every player they have been linked with this summer they are going to be hard pushed getting by FFP next season.

[5 June 2019 11:23 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Federico Chiesa has chosen Juventus, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. Juve are yet to agree a deal with Fiorentina but it sounds like the talented 21-year-old midfielder will be playing in Turin next season.

[5 June 2019 12:15 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Manchester City are leading the race to sign Joao Felix, according to reports in Portugal which say the club have triggered his release clause of £106m. 

The Benfica forward is considered one of the most promising young players in the world and has been linked with a host of major clubs including Barcelona and Manchester United, while Real Madrid are said to have had an £80m bid rejected. Is Pep Guardiola going to get his man?

[5 June 2019 12:54 · Lawrence Ostlere]

FOUR clubs (!) have enquired about James Maddison already this summer, and the window hasn't even opened.

That's according to the Daily Star, which reports that Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham and Liverpool all want to sign Leicester's midfield creator. 

He joined Leicester from Norwich 12 months ago for £20m, but his status as one of the Premier League's most productive players in terms of chances created has tripled that price tag. 

James Maddison in England U21 training this week