INTER MILAN are working on a deal to bring Romelu Lukaku back to the San Siro but are also fighting to keep Milan Skriniar at the club.
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly submitted a £42 million bid for the defender plus a player, but the Italian giants are not interested.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are on the verge of announcing the £25m signing of Brighton's Yves Bissouma.
The Mali midfield maestro has passed his medical in North London and all that is left is for the final contract details to be complete.
Elsewhere Liverpool remain busy following the signing of Darwin Nunez as the press in Aberdeen report that right-back Calvin Ramsay will join the Reds for a £5.5m fee.
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- Sam Dymond
Chelsea and United tracking Jones
Several Premier League clubs including Chelsea and Manchester United are tracking the progress of Middlesbrough ace Isaiah Jones, report 90 Min.
The 22-year-old earned rave reviews in the Championship last season after being converted from a winger to right wing-back under Chris Wilder.
Indeed, his impressive performances were the main reason why Boro's decision to allow Djed Spence to leave on loan was not widely slammed.
However, Jones appears content to remain with the Teessiders for now despite the lure of the top flight.
He told Ur Fresh TV: "It's always nice to hear praise, but when people say to me, 'you should be in the Premier League' and 'you should leave Middlesbrough', I'm like, 'No, I really enjoy it here'. I'm improving here every day."
Tottenham have also been linked with a move for the London-born star.
- Sam Dymond
Atalanta ‘considering’ loan of Tavares
Serie A outfit Atalanta are said to be ‘considering a loan move’ for Arsenal misfit Nuno Tavares.
According to Gazetta dello Sport (via The Mail), the Italians are weighing up whether to bring the left-back to Bergamo for the upcoming campaign.
Tavares made 28 appearances during his first season at the Emirates – mainly as cover for Kieran Tierney – after arriving for £8m from Benfica last summer.
However, the 22-year-old was often the scapegoat for some poor performances, especially after being hauled off early by Mikel Arteta on more than one occasion.
The Gunners are unlikely to allow the Portuguese defender to leave without cover for the injury-prone Tierney – which may hint at the imminent arrival of another Scot in Aaron Hickey.
- Jack Figg
Good morning Transfer News fans
Yves Bissouma has completed his medical ahead of a switch to Tottenham, report Sky Sports.
Spurs have agreed a £25million deal with Brighton for the midfielder, which could rise to £35m depending on add ons.
Bissouma is understood to have flown into the UK on Wednesday and stayed at the on-site hotel at Tottenham’s training ground.
Elsewhere, Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is intent on adding three more signings to his squad after bringing in Yves Bissouma.
Conte hopes to recruit a right-wing back, centre-back, and a striker to Tottenham’s squad this summer, according to The Evening Standard.
And Nottingham Forest star Djed Spence is Conte’s top pick for the right-wing back role, the report adds.
However, Spurs have to fend off interest from face competition from Borussia Dortmund and Roma for Spence’s signature.
Meanwhile, PSG have reportedly asked Jorge Mendes to orchestrate a transfer for Mauro Icardi to Wolves.
Corriere dello Sport claims PSG are desperate to offload struggling striker Icardi this summer.
Also, Liverpool have reportedly completed the signing of Calvin Ramsey.
The Reds and Aberdeen have signed a paperwork on a £4m deal, plus £2.5m in add ons, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The transfer should be completed once Ramsey has a medical, with the midfielder set to pen a contract until 2027 with the Anfield giants, the report adds.
Finally, West Ham are pushing to complete a deal for keeper Alphonse Areola amid interest from Newcastle.
Hammers’ boss David Moyes wants to sign Areola permanently loan following his impressive season on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.
The three-cap Frenchman, 29, was second choice behind Lukasz Fabianski but starred in West Ham‘s run to the Europa League semi-finals.
Now Moyes is keen to take up the £7.6million option included in the initial loan to clinch a move.
- Justin Lawrence
De Jong leans towards Man United
Frenkie de Jong is leaning towards a move to Man United.
That’s according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
He told Give Me Sport: “But, I think, the noises we’re hearing is that there’s a willingness from all parties to do a deal.
“The fact that Erik ten Hag is at Manchester United, he’s their new manager and they’ve worked very closely together, and arguably he’s had the best form of his career under that manager.
“I think there is maybe a leaning towards ‘yes’ – he would be open to making that move to Old Trafford.”
- Justin Lawrence
Liverpool chase Bellingham transfer
Jurgen Klopp will wait for Jude Bellingham as Liverpool finished their transfer business early.
The Reds agreed a deal worth £6.5million for Aberdeen right-back Calvin Ramsay on Thursday.
England starlet Bellingham is the man Klopp really wants but Borussia Dortmund will not sanction another big-name departure following Erling Haaland’s move to Manchester City.
And next summer is likely to be the time for the Anfield club to strength that department with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita entering the final 12 months of their current contracts.
- Justin Lawrence
Prem giants in transfer race
Man City are stepping up their interest in Brighton's Marc Cucurella but will face a battle to move him from the south coast.
However, the Seagulls are determined to keep hold of Cucurella, 23, who they signed from Spanish side Getafe only last summer.
The full-back had a storming first season in the Premier League, winning Brighton's player of the season award.
His performances have attracted plenty of interest, with Chelsea also admirers of the former Barcelona youngster.
- Justin Lawrence
Lo Celso transfer race
Atletico Madrid have joined Villarreal in the race to sign Giovani Lo Celso from Tottenham, according to reports.
The Argentine excelled with the Yellow Submarine after being loaned to Spain by Spurs in January.
Villarreal are eager to make the move permanent, but have struggled to agree a deal with Tottenham.
The Lilywhites are reportedly willing to accept £17million for the man they spent around £45m on three summers ago.
But Emery and Co are yet to stump up the cash, which could open the door to Atletico.
According to AS, Diego Simeone is a big fan of his compatriot.
They claim that Atletico tracked Lo Celso during his Real Betis days, but were beaten to his signature by Tottenham in 2019.
- Justin Lawrence
Eriksen race heats up
Ex-Liverpool ace Jose Enrique has urged his former side to pip Man United to sign Christian Eriksen.
He told The Athletic: “Another interesting player that could be our solution to our midfield and spending nothing because he [Eriksen] is a free agent.
“He is a short-term solution but then we can wait for [Jude] Bellingham next season.
“He will play if he deserves to play like everyone else.”
- Justin Lawrence
Palace lead Wan-Bissaka race
Crystal Palace are reportedly leading the race to sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan from Man United.
That’s according to 90min who claim United are willing to let Wan-Bissaka leave on loan this summer.
And Palace are the favourites to land him, the report adds.
- Justin Lawrence
Ramsey to Liverpool confirmed
Liverpool have reportedly completed the signing of Calvin Ramsey.
The Reds and Aberdeen have signed a paperwork on a £4m deal, plus £2.5m in add ons, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The transfer should be completed once Ramsey has a medical, with the midfielder set to pen a contract until 2027 with the Anfield giants, the report adds.
- Justin Lawrence
Juventus in Morata chase
Juventus are reportedly offering Atletico Madrid their choice of three players in exchange for Alvaro Morata.
Gazzetta claims Max Allegri is keen to keep the Spaniard permanently after his loan move.
Morata has spent the last two seasons on loan in Turin, scoring 32 goals in 92 games.
But Juventus, who have already paid an £8.5million loan fee, can’t afford the £38.5m clause written into Morata’s contract.
And they hope Atletico, who do not want the ex-Chelsea flop back, will be open to a straight swap deal.
It’s claimed striker Moise Kean, plus midfield duo Adrien Rabiot and Denis Zakaria, are all up for grabs.
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal receive striker blow
Arsenal’s transfer pursuit of Juventus striker Alvaro Morata has been dealt a huge blow.
The Gunners, along with Newcastle, were tracking the attacker last season.
But he has no intention of leaving Italy for England at the moment, according to Gazetta dello Sport.
Morata is said to be happy with Juve where he wants to remain next season, the report adds.
- Justin Lawrence
West Ham push for Areola
West Ham are pushing to complete a deal for keeper Alphonse Areola amid interest from Newcastle.
Hammers' boss David Moyes wants to sign Areola permanently loan following his impressive season on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.
The three-cap Frenchman, 29, was second choice behind Lukasz Fabianski but starred in West Ham's run to the Europa League semi-finals.
Now Moyes is keen to take up the £7.6million option included in the initial loan to clinch a move.
And it's thought he expects Areola be No1 at the London Stadium before too long.
The deal seemed simple to complete, especially as Areola has had a family home in London for a number of years.
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal target speaks on future
Arsenal transfer target Noa Lang has revealed that he wants to leave Club Brugge to further his career.
And the Gunners have received a huge boost in their pursuit of Lang who shut down reports claiming he’s en route to AC Milan.
Lang said on his future: “There is no agreement with AC Milan or anything. I don’t know where this kind of news comes from.
“If I have to report to Club Brugge again, I will do so with all my love. I love the club and will give the full 100 per cent.
“The agreement with Brugge is that it must come to a transfer, both parties agree on that.
“I want to continue to develop and so I have to take a step.”
- Justin Lawrence
Icardi to Wolves?
PSG have reportedly asked Jorge Mendes to orchestrate a transfer for Mauro Icardi to Wolves.
Corriere dello Sport claims PSG are desperate to offload struggling striker Icardi this summer.
PSG want to replace Icardi with Sassuolo’s Gianluca Scamacca, who scored 16 times in Serie A.
It’s reckoned there aren’t many takers for Icardi.
So PSG have asked his representative Mendes to try and facilitate a move to Wolves.
- Justin Lawrence
Conte wants three more signings
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is intent on adding three more signings to his squad after bringing in Yves Bissouma.
Conte hopes to recruit a right-wing back, centre-back, and a striker to Tottenham's squad this summer, according to The Evening Standard.
And Nottingham Forest star Djed Spence is Conte's top pick for the right-wing back role, the report adds.
However, Spurs have to fend off interest from face competition from Borussia Dortmund and Roma for Spence's signature.
- Justin Lawrence
Tavares wanted by Atalanta
Arsenal star Nuno Tavares is being chased by Italian club Atalanta.
The Serie A side have been impressed by the defender, and want to bring him in loan, according to Corriere della Sera.
Atalanta will likely try to add an option to buy clause into the deal, but it’s unclear if Arsenal will be open to doing so, the report adds.
- Justin Lawrence
Chelsea line up Lewandowksi transfer
Chelsea are lining up Robert Lewandowski as a back-up target for Gabriel Jesus after Arsenal took a huge step towards signing the Brazilian, according to reports.
Chelsea had hoped to sign Jesus, 25, to solve their centre forward woes, with Timo Werner also struggling for goals following his 2020 transfer.
In fact, the German is regularly forced out wide by Thomas Tuchel, with Kai Havertz leading the line as a false nine.
Tuchel is desperate for an elite striker to finally solve his forward dilemma, with the boss keen on his wealth of Premier League experience and versatility.
But with Arsenal leading the race for the Manchester City star, Tuchel has turned his attention to Lewandowski as a back-up option, according to Christian Falk.
- Kealan Hughes
Spurs close to completing biss-ness
Yves Bissouma has completed his medical ahead of a switch to Tottenham, report Sky Sports.
Spurs have agreed a £25million deal with Brighton for the midfielder, which could rise to £35m depending on add ons.
Bissouma is understood to have flown into the UK on Wednesday and stayed at the on-site hotel at Tottenham's training ground.
Arsenal, Aston Villa and Everton had been among the other clubs interested in signing the Mali international this summer after Brighton had rejected a bid from Aston Villa for Bissouma in the January transfer window
- Kealan Hughes
Prem transfer battle for Swede
Southampton are close to completing a £9million move to sign Bologna midfielder Mattias Svanberg, according to Calciomercato.
West Ham, Tottenham and Everton are all said to be interested in the Swedish midfielder, who is about to enter the final year of his contract.
- Kealan Hughes
Marcelo Bielsa targets Antoine Griezmann
Marcelo Bielsa is being tipped to take over at Athletic Bilbao and he could make Antoine Griezmann his first signing.
The Frenchman was born in the Basque region so qualifies for Bilbao having previously played for neighbours Real Sociedad.
AS report Bielsa's interest in the forward but state Atletico have first dibs since they have the option to make his loan permanent.
- Alex Cole
Liverpool complete £6.5m deal for Aberdeen full-back Calvin Ramsay
Liverpool are set to announce their third signing of the summer and in doing so complete their transfer business for the year.
Aberdeen full-back Calvin Ramsay will follow £85million arrival Darwin Nunez and Fabio Carvalho through the doors at Anfield.
The Reds and Scottish side Aberdeen have agreed a £6.5million fee for the 18-year-old right-back.
An initial £4m will be paid up-front, with the deal worth a further £2.5m in add-ons, a record sale for the SPL outfit.
And in signing Ramsay the Mail claim Liverpool's business has concluded for the summer, eleven-weeks before the transfer window closes.
Carvalho and Nunez have already been recruited, with the Reds happy to wait another until 2023 to make more additions.
- Alex Cole
Man Utd offered 'nothing', says Pogba
Paul Pogba claims he left Manchester United because he did not receive a substantial contract offer from the club.
The midfielder, 29, is set to leave Old Trafford after six years when his contract expires at the end of the month.
In a new Amazon Prime documentary about his life titled "The Pogmentary", Pogba shares the conversation he had with his agent, the late Mino Raiola, about United's offer in the summer of 2021.
Raiola says to his client: “Yes. They absolutely want you to stay.
"For me, the offer doesn’t reflect that. I told them, ‘If you want him to stay, don’t make that offer’.
"I will make them understand that if they really want you to stay and they want to build a project around you, this time they have to act differently and put the money on the table.”
Pogba agreed with his agent's view of the situation and the Frenchman responds saying: “They’re bluffing.
“How can you tell a player you absolutely want him and offer him nothing? Never seen that.”
- Alex Cole
Has Gary Neville got a reason to worry?
Gary Neville admitted Manchester United’s failure to make a signing this transfer window is “worrying” him.
As well as De Jong, the Red Devils have been linked with AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer, who reportedly wants out at the San Siro.
Elsewhere an offer has been made for Christian Eriksen, who is a free agent after his short-term deal with Brentford came to an end.
But Neville is quite rightly keen for much of United’s business to be done before the Ten Hag era gets underway at home to Brighton on August 7.
The Red Devils have been handed a tricky opening month by the Premier League schedulers.
After travelling to Brentford, United face Liverpool, Southampton and Leicester, before hosting Arsenal at the start of September.
- Alex Cole
Man Utd face competition over Ward-Prowse
West Ham and Newcastle have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to prise James Ward-Prowse away from Southampton.
SunSport exclusively revealed last month how new Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag had identified the midfielder as a key target.
Ten Hag is desperate to bolster his midfield with Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic set to leave when their contracts expire at the end of June.
We also told you how David Moyes was keeping tabs on the England international ahead of a possible summer swoop.
And now the Mirror have claimed that the Hammers boss is keen to bring him to the London Stadium.
They also state that Newcastle are interested in the player following his stunning 2021-22 season.
Ward-Prowse chipped in with a career-best 11 goals in 42 games in all competitions, while also registering eight assists.
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