TRANSFER NEWS: Man United prepare Pickford bid, as Newcastle eye Cucurella
Manchester United are preparing a bid of £45m for Everton’s England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 29, as reported by the Star Sunday.
The Mail on Sunday reports that Manchester United is expected to increase their offer for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, 22, to £50m after their initial bid of £40m was rejected.
Chelsea has initiated discussions with Inter Milan, inquiring about the possibility of including Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, 26, in a swap deal that would see Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, permanently move to Italy, according to Corriere dello Sport.
According to the Sunday Mirror, Newcastle United has added Chelsea’s Spain left-back Marc Cucurella, 24, to their list of summer transfer targets.
Chelsea may propose a deal to Brighton involving England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 21, as part of an agreement to secure Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, says the Observer.
Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga, 21, from Celta Vigo, has drawn interest from Liverpool and Chelsea, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Al-Hilal has reached a personal agreement with Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 31, regarding a potential move from Chelsea, according to Ekrem Konur.
Mundo Deportivo states that Chelsea is looking to sell Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 33, Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 30, and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 31, to Saudi clubs.
Talks between Paris St-Germain and former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann have broken down, leading them to hold discussions with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to potentially become their new coach, according to RMC Sport.
L’Equipe reports that PSG is considering former Spain boss Luis Enrique, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso, and Bologna manager Thiago Motta as potential candidates to replace their current boss, Christophe Galtier.
Fabrizio Romano states that Tottenham has agreed to personal terms with Brentford’s Spain goalkeeper David Raya, 27.
Raya, whose contract with Brentford expires next summer, expresses his concerns about the club demanding a high transfer fee, potentially dissuading interested buyers, as reported by the Times.
Liverpool has shown interest in Bayern Munich’s Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, 19, who voiced his dissatisfaction with his lack of playing time last season, according to Bild.
West Ham has made an inquiry about Everton’s English defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 20, as reported by Football Insider.
Real Betis seeks a permanent deal for Spanish forward Ayoze Perez, 29, who joined on loan from Leicester City in January, according to AS.
Mundo Deportivo reports that Real Betis is also interested in signing Manchester United’s Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly, 27, who spent the previous season on loan at Marseille.
Spain midfielder Marc Roca, 25, is set to leave Leeds United and join Real Betis on a season-long loan, states Mundo Deportivo.
Bayern Munich dismisses any intentions of selling Joshua Kimmich, 27, and criticizes Barcelona for their alleged interest in the German midfielder, as reported by Sky Sport Germany.
Barcelona coach Xavi is reportedly interested in a potential deal that would see Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 24, move to Inter Milan, while Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, 29, would join Barcelona, according to Sport.
Former Belgium forward Eden Hazard, 32, is considering a return to his homeland to play alongside his younger brother Kylian at RWD Molenbeek after terminating his contract at Real Madrid, says Sacha Tavolieri.
Mundo Deportivo reports that Jordi Alba, 33, has agreed to join Inter Miami after leaving Barcelona, but he still has offers from Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, and the Saudi league.