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Griezmann to sign Barca contract on Monday
Atletico Madrid release clause set to be paid on Friday
Antoine Griezmann is expected to undergo a medical and sign his contract with Barcelona on Monday, according to Sport.
Barcelona are expected to pay the €120 million (£108m/$135m) release clause in Griezmann’s Atletico Madrid contract on Friday, but will not finalise the transfer until after the weekend.
The France international is due to travel to Barcelona from Ibiza on Sunday before having a medical, with the forward then holding a press conference alongside club president Josep Maria Bartomeu at Camp Nou.
Aston Villa’s Heaton bid rejected
Aston Villa’s bid for new signings shows no signs of slowing down after they made a ‘cheeky’ bid for Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton, reports Sky Sports News.
Dean Smith is looking to add a goalkeeper to his squad ahead of the club’s return to the Premier League, but saw the offer for Heaton turned down.
Villa are not prepared to pay over the odds for Heaton and also have another goalkeeper target on their wanted list.
Doncaster sign Arsenal youngster
Everton reveal interest in Nicolas Pepe
Everton are understood to be interested in landing Lille winger Nicolas Pepe this summer, but the Liverpool Echo suggest the Toffees could be priced out of any potential deal.
The 24-year-old netted 22 goals and notched 11 assists in Ligue 1 last season – figures that have atracted widespread interest from across Europe for the Ivory Coast international, who is valaued at around £60m.
Lazio confirm Manuel Lazzari signing
Lazio have confirmed the capture of SPAL full-back Manuel Lazzari, who becomes the club’s third signing of the summer alongside Denis Vavro and Bobby Adekanye.
The club made the annoucement via their official website. Lazzari, 25, who can also play on the right-side of midfield, made his debut for Italy in September last year.
Fulham set to sign Wolves winger on season-long loan
Fulham are reportedly set to sign Wolves winger Ivan Cavaleiro on a season-long loan, with a view to landing the player permanently.
According to Daily Telegraph reporter John Percy, the 25-year-old Portugalinternational was a target for the west Londoners last year, and any agreement will include an option to buy once his loan period has ended.
Arsenal youngster makes loan switch to Doncaster
Arsenal utility man Ben Sheaf has signed a six-month loan deal with League One club Doncaster Rovers, reports The Star.
The 21-year-old midfielder, who is also at home at right back or in central defence, has made two senior appearances for Arsenal from the bench, and spent the second-half of the 2017-18 campaign on loan at Stevenage.
Buffon rejected Man Utd and Man City before re-signing for Juventus
Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has revealed he turned down approaches from both Manchester United and Manchester City this summer before making an emotional return to Serie A champions Juventus.
The 41-year-old was wary of the potential of another bit-part season had he moved to the Premier League after making just 25 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain last season.
The Daily Mail claim Buffon could have doubled his wages had he opted to switch to either of the Manchester clubs, but the stopper, who has a record 176 caps for Italy to his name, was not prepared to play understudy to Ederson or David de Gea.
Napoli consider Pepe move
Napoli are now considering a move for Lille forward Nicolas Pepe in their ongoing search for attacking reinforcements, reports the Corriere dello Sport.
Pepe has been linked with a string of major clubs across Europe following an impressive past season, with the likes of Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Evertonreportedly interested.
But, after missing out on Rodrigo and Mauro Icardi, Napoli are now turning their attention to Ivory Coast international Pepe.
Abe explains Barcelona move decision
West Ham want £40m Zapata
West Ham have made Sampdoria striker Duvan Zapata their new No. 1 target and are planning a £40 million approach for the Colombia international, claims The Sun.
Zapata impressed on loan at Atalanta last season and West Ham previously tried to sign the 28-year-old six years ago.
After missing out to Valencia for Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez, the Hammers have turned to Zapata to boost their attack following Marko Arnautovic’s move to China.
Villa close on £15m Douglas Luiz deal
Man City midfielder set to become promoted club’s latest signing
Aston Villa are closing in on a £15 million deal to sign Manchester Citymidfielder Douglas Luiz, reports the Daily Telegraph.
Douglas has yet to make a first-team appearance for City after the Brazilian was refused a work permit and has spent the past two seasons on loan at Girona.
However, Villa are confident they can secure a work permit for the 21-year-old as they look to continue their summer spending spree since winning promotion back to the Premier League.
Klopp not planning busy window for Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he is not planning for a busy summer transfer window.
Klopp has invested heavily and astutely in his squad over the past 18 months in bringing in the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and Fabinho, and he will also welcome Rhian Brewster and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain back into the first-team squad this season following long-term injuries.
That has left Klopp feeling he does not need to make any major adjustments to his squad for the coming campaign.
Barcelona to sign Japanese wonderkid Abe
Lautaro Martinez’s agent confirms Barca rumours
Manchester United preparing €80m bid for Milinkovic-Savic
Manchester United are preparing an €80 million(£71.6 million/$90 million) bid for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
The Red Devils could lose Paul Pogba this summer, as the Frenchman has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and Juventus.
Lazio star Milinkovic-Savic could be a replacement while the club has also been linked with Sean Longstaff and Mario Lemina.
‘We’ll see what happens with Lukaku’
Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio confirmed the Serie A club have made an “official approach” to Manchester United for Romelu Lukaku, but no move is settled just yet.
The Italian side has been heavily linked with the Man Utd forward, who looks set to leave Old Trafford this summer after falling behind Marcus Rashford.
‘Neymar move would be very difficult’
Boca Juniors sign Hurtado
Boca Juniors have completed the signing of Jan Carlos Hurtado, the club announced.
Hurtado moves to the Argentinian side from Gimnasia y Esgrima having recently earned his first international cap for Venezuela.
The 19-year-old forward made his international debut in March against Argentina, having previously been a part of Venzuela’s runners-up side at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Roma close to Mancini deal
Roma are close to reaching an agreement with Atalanta for Gianluca Mancini to bring in the Italian on a loan with obligation to buy, as reported by Gianluca Di Marzio.
A €20m deal for the 23-year-old could be closed by the end of Friday after he scored six goals in 35 games from central defence in his club’s successful bid to qualify for the Champions League.
Derby confirm Dowell loan signing
Derby County have completed the loan signing of Everton’s Kieran Dowell, according to a statement from the club.
The in-demand attacking midfielder has joined the Rams on a season-long loan deal from the Premier League outfit.
Dowell, who is an England Under-21 international, completed the formalities of his switch on Thursday and has teamed up with Derby’s players at their training camp in Florida.
Man Utd hit with staggering demand for Longstaff
Manchester United have been quoted a staggering £50 million ($62m) for Sean Longstaff by Newcastle United, as reported by the Telegraph.
The 21-year-old has emerged as a leading midfield target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, despite having only made nine Premier League appearances for Newcastle.
Ed Woodward, United’s executive vice-chairman, contacted Lee Charnley, the Newcastle managing director, on Saturday to enquire about Longstaff only to be told he will cost £50m.
PSG relaunch bid for Everton’s Gueye
Paris Saint-Germain have relaunched their bid to sign Idrissa Gueye from Everton this summer, according to L’Equipe.
The French publication reveal that negotiations have opened between the two clubs and an opening bid of £27m has been made by the Ligue 1 champions.
Everton managed to keep hold of Gueye during the winter window despite the Senegalese’s wishes to move to Paris.
Arsenal and Tottenham receive Ceballos boost
Midfielder is one of several Madrid stars up for sale
Both Tottenham and Arsenal‘s hopes of signing Real Madrid midfielder have received a boost after the Spaniard was left out of the Real Madrid International Champions Cup squad, as reported by Football London.
The 22-year-old’s stock rose as he impressed in the European U21 Championships, scoring two goals and providing two assists on the team’s way to lifting the title.
Source:Goal.com
