Liverpool are planning a shock swoop on PSG for Jordan Henderson’s successor, Arsenal are set to launch a massive bid at Real Madrid for one of the world’s best defenders, while Wednesday’s Euro Paper Talk confirms two players will join Man Utd in a joint agreement of €120 million
MARCO VERRATTI ARRIVES AS TOP LIVERPOOL TARGET
Liverpool are poised to hijack Marco Verratti’s proposed move to Spain amid reports that Jurgen Klopp is chasing the Italian midfielder.
The stylish 5ft 5in star is one of the elite midfielders in the world game. Having been with PSG since 2012, he is a nine-time winner of the Ligue 1 title.
But with PSG looking to harvest a younger, more identifiable French side, Verratti has seemingly been made available for transfer.
To that end, negotiations on a transfer to Atletico Madrid are now underway, per The team.
With Diego Simeone a long-term admirer of the 30-year-old, he is keen to bring Verratti to the Wanda Metropolitano.
However, that is what the French publication suggests Liverpool keeps a close eye on the situation. And they believe Klopp is preparing his own rival approach as he bids to bolster his midfield.
Indeed, with both Fabinho and Jordan Henderson likely to travel to Saudi Arabia, the Red bosses plan to sign three more midfielders this summer. To that end, he has reportedly drawn up a shortlist of five potential options.
And with Romeo Lavia and Joao Palhinha seen as potential Fabinho replacements, finding the all-round star to replace Henderson feels a bit more difficult.
That said, The team believe an approach to bring Verratti to Anfield could be launched.
And while it doesn’t mention a fee, his current market value is estimated at around €40m (£34m).
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ARSENAL PLOTTING RAID ON REAL FOR DAVID ALABA
Arsenal plan to give David Alaba a €45m shot. € (£39m) at Real Madrid, amid claims the Austrian defender could leave. (various)
Everton are pushing to sign Salernitana striker Boulaye Dia after claims he could leave for €25m. (Corriere dello Sport)
Chelsea are stalling on signing Dusan Vlahovic following concerns over the €70m-rated striker’s wage demands. (various)
However, the Blues are stepping up talks with Montpellier’s Elye Wahi. The 20-year-old striker is likely to spend the 2023/24 season on loan at Strasbourg. (Foot Mercato)
Manchester City will target a move for RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo if Riyad Mahrez completes a move to Al-Ahli. (various)
PSG CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi has sent Kylian Mbappe a thinly veiled message amid claims he wants a move to Real Madrid, saying: “The club is bigger than anyone else here, including me. And whoever doesn’t want to play or doesn’t respect the badge shouldn’t be here.” (Cadena SEES)
Legendary Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will soon announce his retirement after rejecting an offer from Saudi Arabia. (Tuttosport)
Barcelona are ready to join the race to sign Harry Kane after a plan to pinch the transfer from under Bayern Munich’s noses emerged.. (The Athletic)
CHELSEA BATTLE CRYSTAL PALACE TO ROGER IBANEZ DEAL
Chelsea and Crystal Palace are battling to sign Roger Ibanez in a €35m deal following claims the Brazilian defender could leave Roma. (Siamo La Roma)
Italy striker Gianluca Scamaca is closing in on a loan move to Roma following West Ham’s decision to let him leave. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
AC Milan are in talks with Villarreal over a big-money double deal for Arnaut Danjuma and Samuel Chukwueze. (Calciomercato)
Bayern Munich are willing to sell versatile star Joshua Kimmich, with Liverpool among his suitors. (kicks)
Pro-League side Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia will launch a €25m bid to sign Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle. (L’Equipe)
Napoli are in talks with Tottenham over a deal for Argentine midfielder Giovani Lo Celso. (New radio point)
Alvaro Morata’s agent is in talks with Inter Milan over a €20m move for the Atletico Madrid forward. (Tuttosport)
Former Chelsea loanee Joao Felix claims a move to Barcelona would be a dream come true. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal are ready for the summer’s second approach to Ajax, with Mohammed Kudus emerging as a target of 40 million.. (various)
ONANA, HOJLUND CONFIRM MAN UTD TRANSFER HOPE
Andre Onana confirms he is leaving Inter Milan amid strong €55m Man Utd links and refuses to rule out a return to the San Siro. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Rasmus Hojlund is 100% convinced he will be a Man Utd player this summer despite Atalanta’s decision to hold out for a €65m minimum fee. (Corriere dello Sport)
Aston Villa remain in the hunt to sign Weston McKennie despite claims he has been forced to train alone at Juventus have been dismissed. (Corriere dello Sport)
Bayern Munich are raising their asking price for Sadio Mane to €27m amid claims he is a target for clubs in Saudi Arabia. (image)
Napoli are chasing VfB Stuttgart’s former Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos as a replacement for Kim Min-jae. (Calciomercato)
The Mexican Monterrey closes on an initial deal of €10m. to sign Real Betis midfielder Sergio Canales. (Mundo Deportivo)
Liverpool do not plan to accept the incoming €50m bid from Al-Hilal for Colombian winger Luis Diaz. (Record)
Manchester City’s record move for Josko Gvardiol gathers pace – and Pep Guardiola may sanction the sale of Aymeric Laporte to fund the deal. (image)