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Tuesday, May 21
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to sign Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey
- Wolves are planning a swoop for Liverpool winger Harry Wilson
- Arsenal and Tottenham look set to battle it out for Barcelona outcast Malcom
09:45 UPDATE: Wanted: Ryan Fraser
Liverpool have joined Arsenal in the battle to sign Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser.
Fraser, 25, enjoyed a fabulous season with the Cherries – netting eight goals and providing a staggering 16 assists in all competitions.
Unai Emery’s Gunners have been credited with interest – but they have company from Merseyside.
The Sun claim Liverpool are hopeful of taking advantage of Fraser’s contract situation, which has 12 months left to run.
Eddie Howe’s side have offered ‘fresh terms’ but the Scottish international is ‘unlikely’ to agree.
The Sun add that Manchester United and Chelsea could be tempted to submit a £30million offer this summer.
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09:30 UPDATE: Sign Gareth Bale!
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been told to sign Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale this season.
The Red Devils are expected to do big business this summer after missing out on the top four.
And former United winger Ben Thornley believes Bale would be the perfect addition for the club this summer.
“I for one would not be unhappy at all if we signed somebody of Gareth Bale’s ilk,” Thornley told Tribalfootball.
“It’s been well documented that things have not gone brilliantly for him recently at Real.
“I don’t think too many Manchester United fans would be unhappy about having a stellar signing like him coming to the club.
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09:15 UPDATE: David de Gea demand
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to sign a David De Gea replacement this summer, according to reports.
The Red Devils have tried to tie the Spain international down to a new contract but, with PSG and Juventus circling, they have been unable to reach an agreement.
And, now, journalist Duncan Castles has claimed that Solskjaer is looking to replace De Gea this summer.
Castles told The Transfer Window podcast: “[Solskjaer’s] looking for a goalkeeper who is more comfortable with the ball at his feet.
“So it seems Solskjaer is saying ‘if I have to change, I’m gonna use this as an opportunity to change tactically and sign a goalkeeper who would be comfortable playing the ball from the back and playing behind a high line.’”
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09:00 UPDATE: Paul Pogba price-tag
Manchester United want to keep hold of Paul Pogba this summer and have reportedly set a price tag of £140million.
There are expected to be many comings and goings in the summer with the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Anthony Martial potential departures.
Pogba has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer but TuttoMercatoWeb report that United are keen to keep hold of the Frenchman.
And to scare off any potential suitors, it’s claimed that Manchester United have put a €160m (£140m) tag on the World Cup winning midfielder.
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08:45 UPDATE: Inter Milan want Rom
Inter Milan are gearing up to sign Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku, reports claim.
Lukaku, 26, arrived at Old Trafford from Everton in a deal worth £75million and fired in 27 goals during his debut season.
However, the Belgian international lost his place to Marcus Rashford this season following the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
FC Inter News claim the Red Devils are prepared to listen to offers in the region of £52million for Lukaku.
But with the Serie A club’s summer budget believed to be £44million – Inter will use Ivan Perisic as a makeweight in a deal that would lower the fee to £26m.
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08:30 UPDATE: Eden Hazard exit
Chelsea are ready to sell Eden Hazard to Real Madrid this summer – despite the threat of a transfer ban.
Hazard, 28, has one year left on his contract and is expected to end his seven-year stay at Stamford Bridge after next week’s Europa League final.
The Daily Mail claim that Chelsea will allow their Belgian star to join Zinedine Zidane at the Bernabeu because they need to balance the books to comply with Financial Fair Play rules.
It’s said the Blues are looking for £87million for Hazard in the next few months rather than see him leave for free next year.
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08:15 UPDATE: Thomas Partey release clause
Manchester United have found their new Ander Herrera.
That’s according to Football Ghana, who claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to sign Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey.
Herrera announced the end of his five-year stint at Old Trafford last week and work to find his successor is already underway.
Football Ghana say the Red Devils are eager to trigger the £43.5million release clause in Partey’s contract.
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08:00 UPDATE: Wanted: Harry Wilson
Wolves are planning a swoop for Liverpool winger Harry Wilson, reports claim.
Wilson, 22, has been pivotal to Derby’s promotion challenge under Frank Lampard – netting 18 goals and providing six assists in 48 appearances.
And his exploits have seen several Premier League clubs take notice.
Website Football Insider claim Wolves are among the interested parties and are ‘plotting a swoop’ for the Wales international.
The report adds that Jurgen Klopp is ready to sanction his departure to generate transfer funds – providing their £25million valuation is met.
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07:45 UPDATE: Malcom transfer battle
Arsenal and Tottenham look set to battle it out for Barcelona outcast Malcom.
Malcom, 22, arrived from Bordeaux in July 2018 on a five-year deal but has struggled to make a significant impact on Ernesto Valverde’s first team.
Now, Spanish newspaper AS claim Barcelona have received offers from the Premier League for the uncapped Brazil attacker.
AS suggest Arsenal and Spurs could be the sides looking to sign Malcom and Barca are open to selling to finance a deal for Antoine Griezmann.