TRANSFER NEWS: Al-Ahli in talks with Firmino, as Man United move to Rabiot
According to Sky Sports Germany, Manchester City has tabled a bid of 90 million euros (£77 million) for RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol, with Pep Guardiola considering him as his “dream player.”
The Athletic reports that Villarreal’s Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson is set to seal a 35 million euro (£30 million) move to Chelsea after completing a medical at the club on Sunday.
Marca states that Mikel Arteta has expressed his happiness at Arsenal and played down reports linking him with Paris St-Germain.
The Mail reports that Arsenal is continuing talks over a deal for 22-year-old Ajax and Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber.
The Mail also reports that Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal is interested in signing Jamaica winger Demarai Gray from Everton, with negotiations planned for next week.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Al-Ahli is in talks with Brazil forward and former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino and is waiting for his final decision. Firmino is a former player of Liverpool.
The Sun reports that Colombia center-back Yerry Mina who left Everton at the end of the season, looks set to sign for Fulham as a free agent.
Fabrizio Romano states that Al-Nassr is hoping to secure a deal for Chelsea’s Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 30, early in the week, making him the fourth player to leave Stamford Bridge for Saudi Arabia this summer.
The Mirror reports that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is prepared to let go of 11 players this summer in order to raise more than £100 million to transform his squad.
ESPN reports that Manchester United is looking at Ajax’s Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus and Utrecht’s USA international Taylor Booth after failing to make progress with Chelsea over a deal for Mason Mount.
The Athletic reports that Manchester United has made contact with the representatives of 28-year-old Juventus and France midfielder Adrien Rabiot for a potential move to the club.
The Guardian states that Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel is keen on reuniting with England midfielder Mason Mount whom he previously managed at Chelsea.
Football Insider reports that Liverpool is set to rival Tottenham for the signature of Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven who is open to leaving Wolfsburg this summer.
Record reports that Turkey midfielder Arda Guler has caught the attention of Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Benfica following his performances for Fenerbahce.
According to The Athletic, Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino, who has previously managed Lionel Messi at Barcelona and Argentina, could become his coach for a third time as talks are held regarding his potential appointment at Messi’s new club, Inter Miami.
The Mail reports that Fulham has made an approach to sign USA forward Brenden Aaronson, 22, on loan from Leeds United.