Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Chelsea to make €135m Asensio bid


 

Chelsea to make €135m Asensio bid

 


Chelsea are planning a €135 million for Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio in the summer, claims Don Balon.

The Premier League club are aware of Madrid president Florentino Perez’s need to raise funds for a summer overhaul of the squad at the Santiago Bernabeu.

However, while Asensio may be tempted to listen to what Chelsea have to say, Perez does not want to sell the 22-year-old and values the Spain international as a key member of the squad.


 

Man City turn to Weigl

 


Julian Weigl, Borussia Dortmund, 17/18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manchester City are ready to turn their attention to signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl in the summer, according to The Times .

Winner Coupon Code reported on Tuesday that City have cooled their interest in Shakhtar Donetsk’s Fred, who could instead join local rivals Manchester United.

Other options are now being considered by City, with the highly-rated Weigl, who has also been linked with United, an end-of-season target.


 

Dembele looking for Barca exit route

 


Ousmane Dembele Barcelona La Liga

Ousmane Dembele is looking for a way out of Barcelona after a disappointing first season with the Spanish giants, reports Don Balon .

Barcelona aren’t willing to let him leave at the moment, with no club willing to pay more than €60million for the former Dortmund star, meaning the Catalan club would have to take a massive loss on the player.

The report also claims that clubs are starting to ask about the possibility of a loan move for 20-year-old.


 

Arsenal considering Maycon move

 


Maycon, Corinthians, 2017

Arsenal are considering a move for Brazilian youngster Maycon, report local outlet UOL .

The Corinthians midfielder failed to seal a move to Shaktar Donetsk in January, opening the door for the Gunners to make a summer move.

The report claims that the South American club would be willing to part with their star for just £9million.


 

Have Mahrez and Fred missed City boat?

 


Riyad Mahrez Fred Pep Guardiola Man City GFX

Both Riyad Mahrez and Fred may have missed their chance to join Manchester City, despite the Premier League leaders’ desperation to sign them during the January transfer window.

Goal  understands that City have cooled their interest in Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred, while Mahrez, who went on strike in a bid to join City, could also be left disappointed.


 

Madrid want Bellerín

 


Hector Bellerin Arsenal

Florentino Perez wants Real Madrid to signing Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin as competition for Dani Carvajal, Don Balon claims.

The Madrid chief wants his club in position to roll through next season, and while the focus will be on rebuilding the attack, he wants to add depth all over the field to keep Los Blancos stable even if injuries happen to key players.


 

Neymar Sr: My son has PSG future

 


Neymar

Neymar’s father has moved to end speculation over the star’s future by stating that he will be remaining at Paris Saint-Germain, despite reports linking him to Real Madrid and Barcelona.

“Neymar has a future at PSG. His present is also PSG,” the star’s agent explained in a press conference in Brazil, alongside PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi.


 

Liverpool considering Werner move

 


Timo Werner RB Leipzig

Liverpool are considering a summer swoop for RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner, the Independent reports.

The move could be part of a double swoop of the German side, with the 22-year-old forward joining midfielder Naby Keita at Anfield.


 

Mou defends Man Utd transfers

 


Jose Mourinho Manchester United Sevilla Champions League

Jose Mourinho dismissed suggestions that he has seen little return on his massive spending at Manchester United in the wake of Champions League elimination at the hands of Sevilla.

“Everybody spends money – it’s not just us, right?” Mourinho said to reporters after the final whistle.


 

Southampton turn to Hughes

 


Mark Hughes Stoke City

Southampton will turn to Mark Hughes as their next manager, The Telegraph claims.

The former Stoke City boss has been offered a contract through the end of the season.


 

Everton ready to move for Wilshere

 


Jack Wilshere Arsenal

Everton are ready to make a move for Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere, reports The Mirror .

The midfielder still hasn’t come to terms on a new deal with the Gunners, having rejected terms that would have seen him take a cut in his base pay.

The Toffees are now ready to swoop in an attempt to land the England international on a free, with a better deal than the one being offered by the London side the key to landing the 26-year-old.


 

Minnesota scouting Quintero

 


Carlos Darwin Quintero Club America Liga MX preseason training

Minnesota United is the latest team to show an interest in signing Carlos Darwin Quintero with the team’s general manager and coach heading to Panama to scout the America winger against Tauro, according to   MLSSoccer.com.

Quintero is generally not in the squad for league matches with Las Aguilas, who must leave two foreign-born players out of the team each match to comply with roster regulations. The Colombian has been the subject of several inquiries from MLS clubs, but they’ve fallen through because of his high salary and America’s reluctance to cut a bargain.


 

Nike to help fund Neymar to Madrid

 


Neymar PSG Paris Saint-Germain

Nike is willing to help fund Real Madrid’s move for Neymar, AS  reports.

Madrid are currently sponsored by Adidas until 2020 but seemingly make only €40 million per year from the sporting apparel giant, a small amount for such a big club.

The report claims Real could break their contract with Adidas as early as this summer, with Nike likely to pay a sum of between €105-€155m per annum, not including what they’d offer to help with Neymar’s transfer.


 

Juventus risk losing Emre Can

 


Emre Can Liverpool

Juventus are running the risk of failing to sign Emre Can if they cannot reach an agreement soon on personal terms, Tuttosport reports.

The Bianconeri had been hotly tipped to snap up the Germany international on a free transfer in the summer, but interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have left the midfielder and his entourage assessing his options.


 

Messi doesn’t want Verratti at Barca

 


Marco Verratti PSG Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi has told his club that he does not want Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti at Barcelona, Diario Gol reports.

The Italy international had been linked with a move to Camp Nou in the past as a replacement for Xavi or Andres Iniesta, but Messi has made it clear that he does not want the midfielder to make a move after PSG fell to pieces against Real Madrid.

However, Verratti could still find himself in Spain, if the report is to be believed, as Madrid themselves are looking for a long-term replacement for Luka Modric.


 

Man Utd reignite Matuidi interest

 


Blaise Matuidi Juventus Genoa 22012018

Manchester United have reignited their interest in Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi, according to  Rai Sport (via the Daily Mirror) .

Jose Mourinho previously tried to sign the France international during his time with Paris Saint-Germain.

And with Paul Pogba and Ander Herrera struggling for form, the Red Devils believe Matuidi will be the answer to their midfield problems.

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