Man Utd open Alex Sandro talks
Manchester United have made contact with Alex Sandro’s agent, but face competition from Paris Saint-Germain for the Juventus defender, reports Gazzetta dello Sport .
Jose Mourinho is expected to sign a new left-back in the summer and a deal for Brazil international Alex Sandro would likely cost in excess of €50 million (£43.8m/$58.3m).
Juventus are hoping to tie Alex Sandro down to a new contract , but may have to ward off interest from rival clubs to achieve their aim.
Hazard pushing for Sarri at Chelsea
Eden Hazard is pushing for Chelsea to appoint former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri to replace current manager Antonio Conte, according to Gazzetta dello Sport .
Chelsea are close to agreeing a two-year contract with Sarri , worth £5 million per season, and Hazard is keen for the Italian to take over at Stamford Bridge.
Hazard has spoken to Napoli attacker Dries Mertens about Sarri and has been pleased with what he has heard from his Belgium international team-mate.
West Ham want Barcelona defender
West Ham are interested in signing Barcelona defender Marlon Santos this summer, reports Mundo Deportivo .
Santos is currently on a two-year loan at Nice, but Barcelona have the option to recall the Brazilian and would be open to selling for the right price.
Barcelona are now waiting for West Ham to make an offer for the 22-year-old, who has also been linked with fellow Premier League side Leicester.
Martinez saw Man City & Barca moves blocked
Inigo Martinez has accused Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay of blocking a move to Manchester City, after a transfer to Barcelona also fell through.
The centre-back caused a stir when he left Anoeta to join Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao in January as a replacement for Aymeric Laporte, who had joined City for a fee of €65 million (£57m/$76m).
Martinez had himself been linked with a move to the Premier League club, while it had looked likely he would join Barca in the previous transfer window only for the deal to collapse at the last moment.
Sarri to bring Napoli players to Chelsea
Maurizio Sarri is planning on bringing several Napoli players to Chelsea when he takes over, The Evening S tandard reports.
The Italian has left Napoli after failing to agree on a new contract and is set to replace Antonio Conte during the summer.
And Sarri is already eyeing moves for Kalidou Koulibaly, Elseid Hysaj, Piotr Zielinski, Raul Albiol and Jorginho at his new side.
'Griezmann a gift at €100m'
Signing Antoine Griezmann for his reported release clause of €100 million would be "a gift", according to former France international Christophe Dugarry.
Atletico Madrid star Griezmann has been heavily linked with Barcelona this season, while Manchester United are also believed to a long-term suitor of the forward.
The 27-year-old is under contract at the Wanda Metropolitano until 2022, but it remains to be seen if Diego Simeone's side can keep hold of their prized asset.
Werner promises Klopp summer funds
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has assured supporters the club will strengthen the squad regardless of the result in Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid.
They have become accustomed to swiftly losing their best players in recent seasons, the likes of Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho moving to Barcelona and Raheem Sterling leaving for Manchester City.
Werner, though, promised fans that manager Jurgen Klopp will be backed in the transfer market, as Liverpool seek to close the gap on Premier League champions City and runners-up Manchester United.
Man Utd to put Pogba in Kroos deal
Manchester United are willing to offer Paul Pogba and a sizeable transfer fee for Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos, according to Don Balon .
The Red Devils are readying themselves for a summer rebuild and are prepared to part with their £89 million record signing.
Jose Mourinho is, however, looking to bring in Kroos as a replacement and will only let Pogba go if Madrid open themselves up to a deal for the World Cup winner.
Arsenal eyeing Dembele
New Arsenal manager Unai Emery wants to make Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele his first signing, reports Don Balon .
The France international only moved to Camp Nou in the summer of 2017 but struggled for form and fitness in his debut campaign and may be allowed to move on if a tempting offer is tabled.
Man City to offer €80m for Isco
Manchester City are readying an €80 million (£70m/$93m) bid for Real Madrid playmaker Isco, claims Mundo Deportivo .
The Spain international has been a long-standing target for Pep Guardiola and he believes that he can finally get his man amid reports of unrest at the Santiago Bernabeu.
No Martial in Alderweireld agreement
Manchester United are not prepared to include Anthony Martial in any deal for Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld, reports ESPN .
It had been claimed that the France international forward would be used as a makeweight by the Red Devils in their efforts to land a highly-rated Belgian centre-half.
Gunners to get Lichtsteiner
Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign defender Stephan Lichtsteiner on a two-year contract, Goal understands.
Lichtsteiner, who is approaching the end of his contract at Juventus, has been targeted by the Gunners as they look to bolster their defence this summer, with Hector Bellerin currently the club’s only natural right-back.
Chelsea closing on Sarri
Chelsea are closing in on agreeing a £5 million-per-year contract with prospective new manager Maurizio Sarri.
Goal understands the Blues have agreed to pay the £8m ($11m) release clause in Sarri's contract with Napoli, which still requires paying despite Sarri having been replaced by Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday.
Mourinho to make Cancelo move
Manchester United will seek to bolster their full-back options this summer with a £30 million ($40m) move for Valencia's Joao Cancelo, claims The Mirror .
The Portugal international spent the 2017-18 campaign on loan at Inter, who hold a purchase option, but the Red Devils are hoping to nip in and beat the Serie A side to the punch.
Juve plan to keep Costa
Juventus fully intend to complete a permanent deal for Douglas Costa this summer, claims Calciomercato , despite interest from Manchester rivals United and City.
The Premier League duo are said to be planning £80 million ($106m) bids, but the Serie A champions will push through a prior agreement with Bayern Munich for the on-loan Brazilian.
Mascarell to return to Real
Real Madrid have decided to activate a buy-back clause in the contract of Oscar Mascarell, claims Diario Gol .
The holding midfielder was sold to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2016 but, after impressing in Germany, is set to be brought back to the Santiago Bernabeu.
