LIVERPOOL have made Sporting Lisbon midfielder Matheus Nunes a top "priority" and are prepared to open negotiations for the player, according to reports.
The 23-year-old central midfielder had a standout campaign last term, featuring 46 times across all competitions for Sporting.
Elsewhere, the funds Bayern received for Robert Lewandowski are already being put to good use as they have announced the signing of Chelsea signing Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus.
Meanwhile, Man Utd have joined Arsenal in the race for Youri Tielemans.
And Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly offered Neymar to Manchester City.
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- Ian Tuckey
Joe for Nico is a no-go
Tottenham have failed with a part-exchange bid for Roma defender Nicolo Zaniolo, according to reports.
Antonio Conte appears keen to add another centre-back to his bolstered squad despite having already secured Barcelona star Clement Lenglet on loan.
And Roma man Zaniolo, 23, has been identified as a target for Spurs for some time.
According to Calcio Mercato, the Lilywhites have been interested in the young Italian since Jose Mourinho's time at the club.
Ironically, now it is Conte in charge of Tottenham and Mourinho coaching Zaniolo at Roma.
Spurs have tried to prize the defender away with a bid of £25million plus Wales international Joe Rodon.
- Ian Tuckey
Chelsea & Spurs 'baulk at £40 Allan valuation'
Newcastle have reportedly been approached by Chelsea and Tottenham for star winger Allan Saint-Maximin.
But the London rivals are refusing to match the Magpies' £40million asking price for the French forward.
It was claimed last month how the 25-year-old was on Spurs' radar with Antonio Conte looking to bolster his attack.
And it was also stated that the ex-Nice ace has grown frustrated by the wage structure at St James' Park with his head turned by the prospect of bigger salaries elsewhere.
Despite chipping in with just five goals and as many assists in 35 Premier League outings last term, Saint-Maximin is believed to be a wanted man this summer.
According to The Athletic, Chelsea, Spurs and a number of European sides have made enquiries to sign the Les Bleus youth international.
But the clubs have balked at the Toon's £40m valuation of Saint-Maximin.
- Ian Tuckey
Adnan seeking Premier League return
West Ham and Everton are among two clubs considering a move for former Manchester United man Adnan Januzaj.
AS report that the Belgian is available on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract with Real Sociedad.
Napoli and Sevilla are also interested in the 27-year-old winger, who has 15 caps for his country.
Januzaj made 63 appearances during his time at Old Trafford, scoring five goals.
- Ian Tuckey
Your odds-on to join Gunners
Arsenal are odds-on to sign main target Youri Tielemans.
Manchester United remain outsiders with Spurs and Newcastle to land the Leicester midfielder.
That's despite increasing speculation the Belgium hero would consider switching to Old Trafford.
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- Ian Tuckey
Utd clear favourites ahead of Chelsea to sing Frenkie
Frenkie De Jong's reported claims he'd rather join Chelsea than Manchester United doesn't wash with the bookies.
Coral rate the Barcelona midfielder 6/4 to join his old Ajax boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford and 3/1 for a switch to Stamford Bridge.
The main stumbling block on a deal – of around £63million – seems to be the Holland star's reluctance to leave the Nou Camp.
- Ian Tuckey
Serg of interest from London
Arsenal and Chelsea have contacted Lazio about midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, reports in Italy claim.
Calcio Merca say the London giants admire the Serbia star's box-to-box style and goal record.
But Calciomercato, suggest the Gunners, in particular, have been put off by the Serie A club's valuation – of around £60million to £68m.
Milinkovic-Savic netted 11 times for Lazio last term, having joined from Genk in 2015.
- Ian Tuckey
Atleti ace Llorente: Coaches will decide on Ron
Marcos Llorente has revealed the link with Cristiano Ronaldo has not been discussed at all in the Atletico Madrid dressing room. writes ALEX COLE.
Reports emerged earlier this week that Ronaldo, 37, had convinced Diego Simeone to bring him to the Spanish club.
The Portugal captain is desperate to leave Manchester United this summer and play Champions League football.
The forward still has one year remaining on his Old Trafford contract but is yet to return for pre-season training with the Red Devils.
But Llorente told Cadena SER radio on Wednesday that his team-mates haven't bothered to discuss the prospect of Ron at the Wanda Metropolitano.
The 27-year-old said: "We don't talk about Cristiano Ronaldo in the locker room, not at all.
"We all know how he plays and what he's achieved, but it's the coaching staff and the club who should decide.
"People talk about so many names that don't end up arriving. I try to ignore it because people talk too much.
"In other summers, similar things have happened with players of that level. It's all smoke.
"Until it's certain, we won't talk about players who aren't at our club. If he comes, there'll be time to talk about it…"
- Ian Tuckey
Kounde left out of Sevilla squad
Chelsea have received a major transfer boost as Jules Kounde has been left out of Sevilla's pre-season squad.
Kounde, 23, has been among the Blues' top targets since last year and it looks like he may finally be joining them as he was not included on the Andalusians' list for the upcoming tour of Portugal.
SunSport exclusively revealed the defender is finally on his way from Seville and due to undergo a medical after the West Londoners offered £51million plus £4m in add-ons.
The France international is also set for a mammoth salary of over £10m per year.
The 23-year-old said farewell to Sevilla fans after leaving the club's training ground on Wednesday.
And the Frenchman reportedly hopes a deal with Chelsea is agreed this day with personal terms already sorted.
- Ian Tuckey
Brentford close on Ben
Burnley’s Ben Mee is set to join Brentford on a free transfer following his release from Burnley.
The Athletic reveal that the former Clarets captain will join Thomas Frank’s team after a decade at Turf Moor, in which he made 376 appearances.
However, it’s not all good news for the Bees when it comes to central defenders.
Ethan Pinnock has sustained a knee injury, and has been ruled out of the season opener at Leicester.
- Sam Dymond
Blues up offer for Kounde
Chelsea have this afternoon increased their offer for Jules Kounde to £55m in order to get the deal done ahead of Barcelona, report the Evening Standard.
The Blues are concerned that the defender will favour a move to Barca if the LaLiga club manage to get their finances in order.
It is understood that the Catalans are preparing to sell off another aspect of their merchandising resources in order to raise funds for the move.
French international Kounde has already agreed personal terms with the London club, and the transfer now hinges on Sevilla accepting a bid.
- Sam Dymond
Red Devils linked with Pavard
Manchester United are the latest club to be linked with a move for Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard.
The French international's time at the Allianz Arena appears up with agent Pini Zahavi actively searching for a new club.
Chelsea appear to have already passed on the 26-year-old, but United are thought to be entertaining the prospect given Pavard's versatility in the back line.
Reports earlier this week suggested that Erik ten Hag would not be able to target a right-back until Aaron Wan-Bissaka had been sold.
But French publication L'Equipe understand that Pavard sees his future at centre-back, and wants assurances of a first team starting spot.
Juventus and Atletico Madrid are also considering making a bid for the player.
- Sam Dymond
Gunners turn attention to Tielemans
Now Arsenal have all but confirmed the signing of Oleksandr Zinchenko, the club will begin to look again at a deal for Youri Tielemans.
The Belgium midfielder wants out of Leicester, and is set to discuss his immediate future with Brendan Rodgers this week.
A bidding war for the 25-year-old was anticipated this summer with the Gunners and Manchester United long-term suitors yet negotiations have failed to materialise.
However, according to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs, the Londoners will now look at the prospect of adding the Foxes star to their ranks.
“The player wants Arsenal and if Arsenal made a bid the deal will be done relatively quickly,” he told HITC.
“But, as of yet, Arsenal haven’t moved onto Tielemans. We all know that Zinchenko was the priority and that deal is now done.
“Tielemans has a big decision to make. He doesn’t want to stay at Leicester, that is my understanding of the situation. And he’ll have further talks reiterating that this week.”
- Sam Dymond
Richards touches down in London
American international Chris Richards has arrived in London for a medical before he completes a move to Crystal Palace.
The Eagles have already agreed a fee with Bayern Munich for the defender that is understood to be around £13m, rising to £17m with add-ons.
The 22-year-old, who can play anywhere across the back line, has eight caps for his country, and departs the Allianz Arena having made ten appearances for Bayern.
Richards will become Palace's fourth signing of the summer following Cheick Doucoure, Sam Johnstone and Malcolm Ebiowei.
- Sam Dymond
Lingard fleeing to the Forest
Jesse Lingard is on the verge of signing a contract with Nottingham Forest that will earn him a whopping £200,000-per-week.
The newly-promoted club appear to have beaten off the challenge of West Ham to land the midfielder, who is available on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Manchester United.
Gary Jacob of The Times reports that Forest's offer is £50,000-per-week more than that of the Hammers, who Lingard had a successful loan spell with during 2020-21.
Once confirmed, the 29-year-old will become big-spending Forest's 11th summer signing.
- Sam Dymond
Depay linked with shock return
Mephis Depay could be in line for a surprise return to Manchester United, according to reports.
Barcelona ‘In The Know’ Gerard Romero has revealed that the LaLiga giants have received two bids for the 28-year-old from Premier League clubs, both said to be under €20m.
He adds that the possibility of the player returning to Old Trafford ‘has always been of interest’.
The Dutch forward has been told he can leave Barcelona this summer following the arrivals of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha at the Nou Camp.
Depay scored seven goals in 53 appearances during his ill-fated first spell at United between 2015 and 2017.
- Sam Dymond
Kounde absent from Portugal trip
Chelsea target Jules Kounde has not travelled with Sevilla on their pre-season tour of Portugal.
The French international is the subject of a prolonged transfer battle between the Blues and Barcelona.
The defender's absence will spark further rumours that he is advanced talks with a new club, and that a deal could be announced soon.
- Sam Dymond
Reds fancy another Nunes
Liverpool have already splashed out £100m on Darwin Nunez, and now fancy bringing namesake Matheus Nunes to Anfield.
Correio da Manha (via Sport Witness) report that the Reds have made the Sporting midfielder their priority target.
The 23-year-old midfielder has been strongly linked with a move away from Lisbon this summer, and could be available for around £40m.
Chelsea were said to be interested earlier this summer, but a bid from Stamford Bridge failed to materialise.
Manchester City and Wolves have also been linked with the Portugal international, who scored four goals in 50 appearances last season.
- Sam Dymond
Transfer watch: Brereton Diaz to West Ham?
The artist formerly known as Ben Brereton is back on the radar of Premier League clubs, and the Daily Mail this morning link him with a move to West Ham.
The Chile international has a year remaining on his contract at Ewood Park, and it would be no surprise to see Blackburn Rovers cash in.
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- Sam Dymond
Mee to become a Bee
Burnley's Ben Mee is set to join Brentford on a free transfer following his release from Burnley.
The Athletic reveal that the former Clarets captain will join Thomas Frank's team after a decade at Turf Moor, in which he made 376 appearances.
However, it's not all good news for the Bees when it comes to central defenders.
Ethan Pinnock has sustained a knee injury, and has been ruled out of the season opener at Leicester.
- Sam Dymond
City braced for Barca bid
Don't you wish you were as broke as Barcelona?
The cash-strapped Catalans are now targeting Manchester City centre-back Aymeric Laporte, according to Fichajes.net.
However, it it expected that City will be reluctant to do business with Barca, especially considering that the 28-year-old has three years left on his current deal at the Etihad.
The LaLiga giants are considering new centre-back options with it now increasingly likely that Jules Kounde moves to Chelsea.
- Sam Dymond
Ronaldo willing to take pay cut
Cristiano Ronaldo is prepared to take a significant pay cut in order to escape Old Trafford, according to Ben Jacobs.
The CBS Sports Golazo journalist reports that the Manchester United forward could agree to a deal 30% lower than his current contract if it meant playing Champions League football next season.
However, no club involved in Europe’s stellar competition are currently prepared to take a chance on the 37-year-old with both Madrid clubs – Atletico and Ronaldo’s former side Real – ruling themselves out.
Jacobs also states that agent Jorge Mendes offered the Portuguese legend to Barcelona, who opted instead to sign Robert Lewandowski.
- Sam Dymond
Januzaj seeking Premier League return
West Ham and Everton are among two clubs considering a move for former Manchester United man Adnan Januzaj.
AS report that the Belgian is available on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract with Real Sociedad.
Napoli and Sevilla are also interested in the 27-year-old winger, who has 15 caps for his country.
Januzaj made 63 appearances during his time at Old Trafford, scoring five goals.
- Sam Dymond
Barca considering alternatives in defence
Are Barcelona moving on from their long-term transfer targets? Spanish publication – and Real Madrid mouthpiece – Marca certainly seem to think so.
They suggest that, following reports of Chelsea being close to completing a deal for Jules Kounde, the Catalan club are now looking closely at Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres.
Meanwhile, Barca will shortly give up on Marcos Alonso, and turn their attention to Tottenham's Sergio Reguilon.
- Sam Dymond
Spurs 'touch base' with Maddison
Tottenham have enquired about the availability of Leicester ace James Maddison, according to Dean Jones.
The Transfer Insider told GiveMeSport that Spurs have 'touched base' with the Foxes regarding the midfielder.
He said: "A deal would not be impossible but it would cost [Tottenham] a lot of money. Probably more than they would want to spend, but you never know, the door isn’t closed.”
Antonio Conte has already already added six new signings to his squad in what has been a busy summer for the London club.
- Sam Dymond
Transfer watch: De Jong to United?
Manchester United’s on-off-on-off-on-off-off-off move for Frenkie de Jong rumbles on – and now Chelsea and Bayern Munich are said to been keen on the Dutch midfielder.
De Jong’s preference is to remain at Barcelona, but the LaLiga club surely have to sell to finance their lavish summer spending.
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