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Man Utd, Chelsea & PSG pursue Asensio


Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are set to battle it out for Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio, according to  El Gol Digital.

The Spain international is keen to stay at Santiago Bernabeu but wants assurances of his playing time from new Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui.

And should he not get the answer he wants from the former Spain boss then he could look to depart the Spanish capital.


Juve demand €80m for Pjanic


Juventus will demand at least €80 million (£70.4m/$92.6m) if Barcelona make an approach to sign Miralem Pjanic, claims Tuttosport.

Barcelona are scouring the market for a replacement for Andres Iniesta and Bosnian midfielder Pjanic is one of the names reportedly under consideration.

However, Juve don’t want to sell and will set the bar high for Pjanic, who could also be subject of interest from Real Madrid.


Torreira's €30m Arsenal transfer confirmed


Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero has confirmed that Lucas Torreira has left the club to join Arsenal for €30 million (£26m/$35m).

The midfielder is currently in Russia as part of the Uruguay squad for the World Cup, and is expected to complete his transfer to the Emirates Stadium once the tournament has finished .

Torreira will join the Gunners after the World Cup, with Sampdoria chief Ferrero announcing the departure on Italian television, highlighting the excellent business the club had done by increasing his price tenfold.

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Liverpool enter Grealish race


Liverpool have entered the race to sign Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, according to The Sun.

Grealish, 22, has been strongly linked with a move to Tottenham after impressing for Villa in the Championship in 2017-18.

However, with Spurs reportedly haggling over Villa's £40 million asking price, Liverpool are ready to step up their interest.


West Ham complete £7m Fabianski signing


West Ham have completed the signing of Swansea City goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.

The former Arsenal stopper - who is currently at the World Cup with Poland - joins the Irons for a reported fee of £7 million (€8m/$9m).

He will replace Joe Hart at the London Stadium, with West Ham opting against making the England international's season-long loan deal a permanent one.

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Sarri wants Mertens as first Chelsea signing


Maurizio Sarri wants to make Dries Mertens his first signing as Chelsea manager, according to the Daily Mirror

The former Napoli boss is closing in on a move to take over the Blues, and wants the 31-year-old to come to London along with him. 

Mertens scored 22 goals under Sarri last season, as Napoli finished runners-up to Juventus in Serie A. 


De Gea to be best-paid keeper


Manchester United are prepared to make David de Gea the best-paid goalkeeper in world football with an £18.4 million-a-year ($24m) deal, reports Marca .

The Spain international is poised to pen a new five-year deal at Old Trafford which will end renewed talk of interest from Real Madrid.


Arsenal & Spurs eye Brewster


Arsenal and Tottenham are the latest clubs to show an interest in signing teenage Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster, according to The Sun.

The 18-year-old is closing in on signing a new deal with the Reds but is still seeking assurances of his playing time from Jurgen Klopp.

And the north London rivals join the likes of Barcelona, Juventus and Monaco in monitoring the Under-17 World Cup top scorer.


Barcelona to wait for De Jong


Barcelona are increasingly resigned to waiting until 2019 to complete a deal for Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The 21-year-old is viewed as a long-term option for Barcelona and there had been suggestions the Spanish champions would look to conclude a deal this summer.

However, with Ajax reluctant to sell after already losing Justin Kluivert, and with De Jong having suffered ankle ligament damage earlier in the year, Barca are now likely to wait another 12 months before pressing ahead with a deal.


Wilshere announces Arsenal departure


Jack Wilshere has announced that he will leave Arsenal after 17 years, despite having agreed to sign a new contract on reduced terms.

In a message on Instagram, the 26-year-old confirmed that new manager Unai Emery had told him he wouldn't be guaranteed consistent playing time should he stay with the Gunners. 

Wilshere is set to become a free agent, with plenty of interest in the Premier League and Italy in the midfielder's services. 

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Serie A giants in for Grujic


Serie A heavyweights AC Milan and Lazio have joined the race to sign Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic, Goal understands.

Cardiff City remain the frontrunners to take the Serbia international on loan having spent the second half of last season with the Bluebirds.

But there is now interest from Italy while Fulham are also monitoring his situation.

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Leno completes €22m Arsenal move


Arsenal have completed the signing of Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen for €22 million (£19.2m/$25m).

The 26-year-old goalkeeper is expected to replace Petr Cech as the Gunners starter next season. 

Leno has been capped six times by Germany, but failed to make his country's World Cup squad this summer.

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Guardiola makes Kroos top target


Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made Real Madrid midfielder his top target for the summer transfer window, reports Don Balon .

The Germany international is currently away on World Cup duty, but the Premier League champions are preparing to step up their efforts to bring him to England.


Ramos wants Courtois at Real


Sergio Ramos has warned Real Madrid off a big-money deal for Roma goalkeeper Alisson and urged the Blancos to sign Thibaut Courtois, claims Diario Gol .

The Chelsea star has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu for some time, making no secret of his desire to return to Spain, and the Belgium international may be on the move this summer.


Monaco seal €20m deal for Geubbels


Monaco have completed the €20 million (£18m/£23m) signing of 16-year-old forward Willem Geubbels from Lyon.

Geubbels is one of the brightest prospects in Europe, having already made his senior debut for Lyon in the 2017-18 season.

The France Under-17 international also became the youngest player to ever appear in the Europa League last season.

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Arsenal tell Bellerin he's 'untouchable'


Arsenal boss Unai Emery has told right-back Hector Bellerin he is one of five "untouchable" players the Gunners will keep at any cost, reports the Mirror

Bellerin has been linked with a move to Manchester United, Juventus and Barcelona, but Emery views the 23-year-old as a vital piece in his side.


West Ham land Diop in club-record deal


West Ham have announced the signing of centre-back Issa Diop from Toulouse for a reported £22 million (€25m/$29m) fee.

The 21-year-old has become the club's record signing after impressing in Ligue 1 and with the France U-21 side. 

West Ham beat a host of European clubs to Diop's signature, with Everton and Sevilla reported to be interested. 

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Palace to offer Zaha new contract


Crystal Palace will offer star Wilfried Zaha a new contract to keep him away from interested Premier League clubs, reports the Mirror

Tottenham are leading a host of clubs hoping to land the 25-year-old, who only just signed a new contract at Selhurst Park last summer.

But Palace hope that a still-better contract worth £120,000 (€136,000/$158,000) a week will keep him away from a big-money move elsewhere. 

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