Transfer gossip: Tottenham in double defender swoop, Liverpool target Borussia Dortmund star, Manchester United …
Here’s a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Friday’s newspapers and online…
Tottenham are plotting a double defender swoop this summer, with Swansea’s Alfie Mawson and Southampton’s Ryan Bertrand targets. The Premier League duo are said to be at the top of Mauricio Pochettino’s shopping list, with Spurs expected to lose Toby Alderweireld. (Daily Express)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants to bring Borussia Dortmund’s 19-year-old American winger Christian Pulisic to Anfield this summer, although Premier League rivals Arsenal arealso interested. (Daily Mirror)
Reds goalkeeper Simon Mignolet says he will wait until after this summer’s World Cup before deciding whether to leave Liverpool. The 30-year-old is set to travel to Russia with the Belgium team. (ESPN)
Liverpool are reportedly facing a £10million pay-out to Southampton if they win the Champions League, due to clauses in the contracts of former Saints stars Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane, Dejan Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne and Adam Lallana. (The Sun)
Manchester United are tracking 18-year-old Ajax winger Justin Kluivert. The youngster, son of Dutch legend Patrick, is reportedly ready to turn down a new deal at Ajax – which would make him their highest paid player – following interest from the Red United. (Daily Mirror)
Antonio Conte could be in line to join Napoli if Maurizio Sarri heads to Chelsea. Sarri is one of the leading names to replace Conte at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, while Conte is on a shortlist of potential replacements at the Italian club. (Daily Mail)
Aston Villa will reportedly look to bring Gareth Barry back to the club if they are promoted to the Premier League. The 37-year-old midfielder, who holds the Premier League appearance record, wants to keep playing in the top flight if West Brom are relegated – and has a clause enabling him to quit if they drop into the Championship. Barry is said to be keen to relocate permanently back to the midlands, with Villa keen to sign the former England international. (Daily Mirror)
Reece Oxford does not want to return to West Ham and hopes he can stay at Borussia Monchengladbach, where the 19-year-old Englishman is on loan. (Daily Mail)
Leicester and Watford are keeping tabs on 19-year-old Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, according to the Mirror. He has also been linked with Liverpool after getting rave reviews with club Zorya Luhansk. (Daily Mirror)
Everton, Leicester and Burnley are all interested in 23-year-old Egypt forward Mahmoud Hassan. Scouts from the three clubs have been sent to watch him in action. (ESPN)
Bayern Munich will make a move for Juventus and Argentina striker Paulo Dybala if they lose Polish striker Robert Lewandowski this summer. (Bild)
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