PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are reportedly ready to sell Neymar.
The Brazilian has been at the club for five years, but sporting director Luis Campos is said to have rubber-stamped the decision to allow him to leave for the right price.
Elsewhere, Sadio Mane is now a Bayern Munich player, which could lead to Robert Lewandowski moving to Barcelona.
And Newcastle have completed the signing of Nick Pope from Burnley.
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- Ian Tuckey
Utd and Brentford duel for Eriksen as 'Spurs pull out'
Tottenham look set to reject the chance to re-sign former star Christian Eriksen, who has been linked with Manchester United.
Eriksen, who spent seven seasons at Spurs between 2013-2020, will soon be a free agent when his short-term contract at Brentford expires on June 30.
A romantic return to North London had been touted but SunSport understands Antonio Conte’s side is likely to focus on other targets instead.
This leaves the path clear for the likes of United and Brentford to fight it out for the services of the 30-year-old, who is understood to be seeking a relatively long-term deal.
- Kostas Lianos
Chelsea target Militao
Chelsea are keeping tabs on Real Madrid star Eder Militao as they look for defensive reinforcement.
That is according to Mundo Deportivo, who claim that the Blues are preparing an offer for Militao.
However, Real are in no way keen on letting the centre-back go in the summer.
Los Blancos have also slapped a whopping €250million (£215m) asking price on the Brazil international, who has a contract until 2025
- Kostas Lianos
Kounde still linked
Sevilla star Jules Kounde is on holiday after reaching an agreement with Chelsea.
That is according to AS, who continue to report that Kounde is very close to joining the Blues.
The Spanish outlet claims "all roads" lead the centre-back to Stamford Bridge this summer.
However, Barcelona continue to monitor the France international as manager Xavi is very keen
- Kostas Lianos
Sam Johnstone deal
Ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has agreed to join Crystal Palace on a free transfer.
Johnstone will leave West Brom when his contract expires at the end of the month.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the keeper has a deal in place to join Palace.
Johnstone, who will become Patrick Vieira's first signing of the summer and will join Vicente Guaita as well as Jack Butland as an option between the sticks
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Lukaku deal details
Chelsea ace Romelu Lukaku is set to go back to Inter Milan on loan in the summer transfer window.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has shared the details of the deal between the Blues and Inter.
According to Romano, there is an €8million (£6.9m) loan fee guaranteed and €4m (£3.4m) in add-ons related to performances in place.
The centre-forward's salary is reduced from €12m (£10.3m) net to €8m (£6.9m) net this season.
There is no buy option or obligation clause, while his medical will take place in Milan next week
- Kostas Lianos
Arsenal linked with Rabiot
Arsenal have been linked with Juventus ace Adrien Rabiot.
That is according to CalcioMercatoWeb, who report the Gunners are willing to offer a player in return as part of a straight swap deal.
Manager Mikel Arteta is keen on Rabiot, who is out of contract at the end of next season.
This comes after the North Londoners signed midfielder Fabio Vieira from Porto in the summer
- Kostas Lianos
Arsenal’s Raphinha offer
Arsenal made a first formal bid for Leeds star Rphinha that was rejected but their interest remains strong, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein.
Ornstein tweeted: “Arsenal made 1st formal offer to Leeds for Raphinha last night.
“While it fell well below #LUFC valuation & has now been rejected, interest remains strong.
“May be a long/difficult process due to competition but #AFC determined to sign 25yo”
- Kostas Lianos
Mane joins Bayern
Liverpool star Sadio Mane has completed his move to Bayern Munich.
That is according to Sky Sports, who report that the Reds and Bayern have reached a £35million deal.
Mane is likely to replace star man Robert Lewandowski, who wants to leave the German champions and join Barcelona.
The winger joined Liverpool from Southampton in 2016 and amassed a total of 120 and 48 assists in 269 matches
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Barcelona still want Kounde
Barcelona are still pushing for Sevilla star and Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde.
According to Mundo Deportivo reporter Ferran Martinez, Barca may even make Kounde their first signing of the summer.
The Blaugrana are also confident they will land Robert Lewandowski, although Bayern Munich continue to oppose a potential deal.
The Catalan giants are also keeping tabs on Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva but will only move if they lose Frenkie de Jong, who has been linked with Manchester United
- Kostas Lianos
Fabian Ruiz transfer war
Arsenal and Newcastle lead the race ahead of Manchester United and Manchester City for Napoli star Fabian Ruiz.
That’s the claim from Corriere dello Sport, who report the Partenopei want £26million for Ruiz.
The Serie A giants still hope to keep the 26-year-old but might cash in this summer as he only has one year left on his current contract.
The Spain international amassed a total of seven goals and five assists in 38 appearances across all competitions last term
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Arsenal's Raphinha offer
Arsenal made a first formal offer for Leeds star Rphinha that was rejected but their interest remains strong, according to The Athletic reporter David Ornstein.
Ornstein tweeted: "Arsenal made 1st formal offer to Leeds for Raphinha last night.
"While it fell well below #LUFC valuation & has now been rejected, interest remains strong.
"May be a long/difficult process due to competition but #AFC determined to sign 25yo"
- Kostas Lianos
Barcelona still want Kounde
Barcelona are still pushing for Sevilla star and Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde.
According to Mundo Deportivo journalist Ferran Martinez, Barca could even make Kounde their first signing of the summer.
The Blaugrana are also confident they will land Robert Lewandowski, although Bayern Munich are still resisting.
The Catalan giants are also keeping tabs on Manchester City star Bernardo Silva but will only move if they lose Frenkie de Jong
- Kostas Lianos
Haller goes to Dortmund
Ajax star Sebastien Haller is set to join Borussia Dortmund, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Romano tweeted: "Done deal, completed. Borussia Dortmund are set to sign Sebastien Haller, €35m fee to Ajax and personal terms agreed.
"BVB are prepared for medical tests and paperworks to be signed.
"[Nico] Schlotterbeck, [Niklas] Sule, [Karim] Adeyemi, [Jayden] Braaf, [Salih] Ozcan and now Haller – huge window for BVB"
- Kostas Lianos
Man Utd still target Timber
Manchester United are still chasing after Ajax star Jurrien Timber in the summer transfer window.
That is according to United Stand presenter Mark Goldbridge, who claims the Red Devils will continue to push for Timber.
Goldbridge tweeted: "United still haven't given up on Timber."
New United boss Erik ten Hag has targeted a number of his former Ajax stars, such as Frenkie de Jong, Antony and Edson Alvarez
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Cristiano Ronaldo "worried"
Cristiano Ronaldo is "worried" about Manchester United's transfer business.
That is according to AS, who report that Ronaldo is apprehensive about the upcoming season, which could mark one of his last at elite level.
The 37-year-old forward reportedly believes there should be greater reinforcement after United experienced their worst ever Premier League campaign.
That becomes even more critical amid their rivals' ongoing business with Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez joining Manchester City and Liverpool respectively
- Kostas Lianos
Marina Granovskaia leaves
Chelsea have confirmed sporting director Marina Granovskaia will leave after the summer transfer window.
The Blues' new owner and chairman Todd Boehly will fill Granovskaia's role until a full-time replacement is appointed.
However, the two parties will still keep in touch until the end of the transfer window.
Chelsea released the following statement: "Chelsea FC and Ms. Granovskaia have agreed that she will remain available to Boehly and the Club for the duration of the current transfer window, to the extent required to support the transition”
- Kostas Lianos
Kylian Mbappe rejected
Chelsea once sensationally turned down the opportunity to sign Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe because of concerns about his defensive abilities.
Mbappe went on trial for the Blues when he was 12 years old and spent a week at their Cobham training ground but was only invited back for a second trial at the end of it, rather than being offered a contract.
That infuriated the now 23-year-old's mum, who gave them an ultimatum via former scout Serge Daniel Boga.
Boga told Goal: "She said to me, 'listen, my boy won't be coming back. If they want him they have to take him now, or in five years time they will be coming back to buy him for €50million (£45m)'."
Boga added: "He was very skilful, but in England they want to see the player track back and be a hard worker.
"At the time, he wasn't a hard worker, defensively he wasn't there yet. When he got the ball, he was unbelievable, but without the ball, he didn't work a lot.
"Chelsea wanted to see him again to see how he could improve on this – I think that's why they asked him back. He did skilful things and dribbled well, so maybe the things they wanted to see in the second trial was improved work on the defensive side."
Mbappe left West London with just a Chelsea shirt he was gifted at the end of his trial
- Kostas Lianos
Newcastle sign Pope
Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope, according to Sky Sports.
Pope agreed personal terms with the Magpies yesterday and a medical is set to be scheduled.
This marks the Toon's first signing of the summer and poses as quite a statement.
Eddie Howe wants to start building a strong Premier League candidate following last year's Saudi-led takeover
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PSG open to Neymar sale
Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to sell Neymar in the summer transfer window.
According to Foot Mercato, PSG would be open to a deal that would see the world's record signing leave if a satisfactory offer arrives.
The Parisians' new sporting director Luis Campos is willing to part with the star forward.
The French champions are set to offload a number of players in a bid to turn things around at the Parc des Princes
- Kostas Lianos
Gotze joins Eintracht
Mario Gotze has signed with Eintracht Frankfurt after a two-year stint at PSV Eindhoven.
Gotze returned to the Bundesliga after signing a three-year deal with Eintracht.
The forward told the Europa League winner's official website: “The club has a great foundation.
"From the stadium to the fans to the city, everything simply suits me. I'm really looking forward to my return to the Bundesliga.
"And what's more, we have the chance to play in the Champions League”
- Kostas Lianos
PSG target Lewandowski
Paris Saint-Germain are plotting to steal Bayern Miunich superstar Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona.
Lewandowski seems set to be joining Barca but PSG want to bring Lewandowski to Paris with the help of super agent Pini Zahavi, according to SPORT.
The striker reportedly agreed a three-year deal with the Blaugrana, but the Catalan giants are yet to agree a fee with Bayern.
The German champions want £42million for the Poland international, which is a price Barcelona would like to haggle down
- Kostas Lianos
Mane close to Bayern
Liverpool superstar Sadio Mane has been spotted in a Bayern Munich shirt as his move to the German side nears completion.
Mane arrived in Munich to undergo his medical with the German champions on Tuesday afternoon.
And the winger took to the streets to sign autographs while wearing a Bayern shirt.
The Reds have also moved fast with the signing of Darwin Nunez as his replacement
- Kostas Lianos
Tevez becomes manager
Manchester United and Manchester City legend Carlos Tevez is on the verge of landing his first managerial job as Rosario Central boss.
Various reports in Tevez's homeland claim the 38-year-old is set to beat highly-rated Pablo Sanchez to the coveted role.
Both men met with Rosario chiefs for extensive interviews this week.
But it’s the ex-West Ham star who has come out on top, despite Sanchez being the more experienced gaffer
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Morning transfer round-up
Porto's Evanilson is on the Manchester United radar – while Chelsea eye Richarlison and Romelu Lukaku heads back to Inter Milan.
Brazilian strikers Evanilson and Richarlison would cost around £60million and £50m respectively.
But Inter need to pay just £6.m plus add-ons for Belgium frontman Lukaku – because it will only be a loan deal.
Chelsea have reportedly 'reached agreement in principle' to grant the 29-year-old his transfer wish.
Brighton, meanwhile, have also been linked with Evanilson.
And Chelsea are narrow favourites ahead of Tottenham for Everton's main attacker Richarlison.
But Manchester City's England raider Raheem Sterling is still regarded as the main target for Stamford Bridge chief Thomas Tuchel.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank believes Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen remains 'undecided' on his future as the Red Devils and Spurs hover.
Finally, Arsenal and Newcastle head Manchester United and City in the hunt for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz.
- Ian Tuckey
Alessandro set to stay at Inter
Chelsea and Tottenham target Alessandro Bastoni plans to stay at Inter Milan.
The Italy centre-back, 23, has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League this summer.
The Blues want him to help plug the gap left by Real Madrid newboy Antonio Rudiger. Spurs boss and former Inter gaffer Antonio Conte is also after reinforcements in his backline.
And both English clubs will have been heartened by Inter chief executive Giuseppe Marotta indicating this week they are ready to sell a defender to help balance their books.
He told Radio Rai: “It’s certainly easier to replace a centre-back than a striker.
“We will probably be forced to sell someone in that position.”
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