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Arsenal is willing to offer Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus, 25, a weekly wage of 190 thousand pounds should he agree to move to the Emirates. The Sun
Chelsea is reportedly leading the race to sign Barcelona and France forward Ousmane Dembele, 25. According to Talksport the London club might be a preferred destination and given the fact that the player is set to leave on a free transfer after his deal expires at the end of June – no hiccups on this deal look likely.
The Sadio Mane saga continues! Liverpool have received – and rejected – a bid for their attacking forward from Bayern Munich. The Times have suggested that the initial offer was in the region of 25 million pounds.
James Milner, 36, has agreed a one-year extension with Liverpool! – The Athletic.
Middlesbrough’s young defender, Djed Spence, has become the focus for Tottenham according to The Express. Spence has spent the season on loan at Nottingham Forest and said to be held in high regard by the London club.
Manchester United:
Nemanja Matic, 33, looks set to rejoin Jose Mourinho in Rome on a free transfer. The Serbian player is out of contract at Old Trafford and is interested in the switch. This per Sky Sports.
The Mirror have reported that Manchester United are hopeful they will be able to lure Denmark’s Christian Eriksen on a free transfer. This is off the back of the fact that his contract at Brentford is at its end.
Barcelona:
Barcelona sporting director Mateu Alemany is expected to arrive in England to begin and progress talks with Leeds over a deal for their Brazilian forward Raphina. The 25-year-old has been the topic of discussion recently, with various clubs around Europe eager to secure his signature. Sport – Spanish
Barcelona have supposedly told Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah, 29, that he can join them next summer. The Sun
Newcastle United:
Newcastle have made Brazilian defender Renan Lodi, 24, their number-one target this summer. Jacque Talbot, via Give Me Sport has suggested that Newcastle have initiated a discussion and look to begin seeing the effect of their recent capital investments.
Juventus:
Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt, 22, has had his representatives confirm that he is currently engaged with Juventus over a new deal. This is amid speculation that he might rejoin his former boss, Erik ten Hag, at Old Trafford. 90 Min, via BBC Sport.
Written by: Ryan Liberty