All Wednesday’s transfer news, rumours: Eden Hazard to Real Madrid agreed as Manchester United near Daniel James signing

Review all the day's transfer news, rumours, gossip and done deals

Matthijs De Ligt would be a good fit at Old Trafford, claims Jaap Stam

Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid were the talk of the transfer rumour mill on Wednesday.

The Blues have finally agreed a fee with Real Madrid which will see Eden Hazard depart for Spain for a fee of £88m with add-ons that could rise up to £130m.

Meanwhile, Daniel James completed his medical at United with his £18m signing set to be confirmed early next week. Review all the day’s transfer stories:

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Key Points

• Chelsea and Real Madrid finally agree Eden Hazard fee
• Daniel James is set to become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first signing at Manchester United
• United target Matthijs De Ligt will make a final decision on his future this week
• Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti has told the club he wants to stay this summer

[6 June 2019 08:31 · Samuel Lovett]

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. 

[6 June 2019 08:41 · Samuel Lovett]

Matthijs de Ligt will make a decision on his future this week, according to the Express, 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 recent reports 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.

[6 June 2019 08:45 · Samuel Lovett]

Daniel James has reportedly arrived at Manchester United's Carrington training ground to complete his medical with the club.

The Swansea youngster is due to become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first signing at Old Trafford.

He's expected to join United for £15m.

Monaco had made a late move for the Welshman, while there was also interest from Everton and Leicester, but he had his heart set on a move to United.

He will complete the transfer on Thursday, according to the Mirror, before travelling with the Wales squad to Croatia.

[6 June 2019 08:53 · Samuel Lovett]

Inter Milan are targeting Manchester City youngster Taylor Richards, according to The Sun.

The 18-year-old, part of the club’s U23 squad, is highly rated at the Etihad.

However, as with Jadon Sancho, he could be tempted by a move away due to a lack of first-team opportunities, with Inter Milan reportedly willing to give him what he wants.

[6 June 2019 09:05 · Samuel Lovett]

Chelsea's Davide Zappacosta could be set to make a return to Italy after an unsuccessful stint in west London.

Italian sports website Calciomercato suggest Roma are poised to make a move for the left-back, who arrived in England from Torino in 2017.

The Azzurri right-back has previously been linked with a number of Serie A clubs but it seems Roma are the new frontrunners.

[6 June 2019 09:22 · Samuel Lovett]

Samuel Umtiti has told Barcelona he does not want to leave the club this summer, according to Marca.

The Frenchman has been linked with a move to Arsenal, with manager Unai Emery reportedly keen to make the defender his No 1 signing this summer.

Manchester United have also allegedly registered their interest in the player.

Barca are favourites to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax, but the Dutchman's arrival would not encourage Umtiti to look elsewhere for regular football. 

[6 June 2019 10:12 · Samuel Lovett]

Wolves are trying to land Liverpool youngster Rafael Camacho, according to the Express and Star.

With a year left on his Anfield deal, the Portuguese ace has reportedly been priced at £10m by the club.

He featured against Wolves at right-back in the FA Cup last season but prefers to play in a more attacking role.

[6 June 2019 11:22 · Samuel Lovett]

Juventus are holding “continuous talks” with the representatives of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, according to Tuttosport.

Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are both reportedly eyeing the defender, who will command a huge fee from Napoli -  though the club remain reluctant to sell.

Juventus have now allegedly stepped up their interest, and the expected appointment of Maurizio Sarri as their manager could help them land the player.

[6 June 2019 14:46 · Samuel Lovett]

Eden Hazard's move to Real Madrid has finally been given the green light by Chelsea in a transfer worth £130m, according to The Telegraph.

The two clubs have been in negotiations since the end of the season but it now seems a deal has finally been reached.

The Telegraph reports that Madrid were reluctant to pay more than £88m but have settled upon a deal that, taking into easily achievable bonuses, will eventually see Chelsea receive £130m for the Belgian.

The deal means Chelsea will make almost £100m profit on Hazard, who they signed for £32m from Lille in 2012.