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Tuesday, June 5
2.05pm: ARSENAL SIGN STEPHAN LICHTSTEINER
Stephan Lichtsteiner will join Arsenal on a free transfer, the club have announced.
On the signing Unai Emery said: “Stephan brings huge experience and leadership to our squad.
“He’s a player with great quality with a very positive and determined attitude.
“Stephan will improve us on and off the pitch.”
12.50pm: The bookies have suspended betting on Marouane Fellaini moving to Arsenal from Manchester United.
Betway’s Alan Alger, said: “Marouane Fellaini has struggled to hold down a starting berth in the Manchester United line-up in recent seasons and the Belgian is set to become a free agent on June 30.
“Arsenal had emerged as the frontrunners to sign the 30-year-old and were backed into even-money to bring the midfielder to the Emirates, before heightened betting activity on Tuesday, running in line with reports a deal is close to being agreed, meant we’ve had to suspend betting on him making the switch to Unai Emery’s new side.
“With Fellaini’s arrival seemingly imminent, Jack Wilshere’s future could once again be in doubt with the Englishman drifting from 8/15 to 8/13 to remain at the club.”
11.50am: Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United will only happen if Real Madrid receive a deal worth £131m.
That’s according to reports in Spain who claim president of the Champions League holders Florentino Perez has set out his demands.
Ronaldo sparked interest in him with comments he made after the win against Liverpool in Kiev.
The Portuguese referred to Real Madrid in the past tense in what seemed to indicate he would be leaving the Bernabeu this summer.
Spanish outlet Diario Gol, known for their outlandish transfer claims, say United are interested in signing Ronaldo.
And they believe Real would lower their demands if either David De Gea or Paul Pogba were include in a swap deal for the 33-year-old.
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10.30am: Manchester United are leading the race to sign Marco Verratti, according to the bookies.
Director of Trading Ian Marmion said: “Manchester United are the clear 2/1 favourites to prise Marco Verratti away from the Parc des Princes this summer. The Red Devils are on the hunt to find replacements for Michael Carrick and outgoing Marouane Fellaini in central midfield and the PSG star looks poised to fill the void at Old Trafford next season.
“Italian champions Juventus are next in the odds-stake at 4/1 to bring the Italy international back to his homeland, while the Old Lady’s Serie A rivals AC Milan trail behind at 7/1 to become the 25-year-old’s next club.
“Liverpool are available at 12/1 to swipe the attacker from the French giants, while West Ham are the market outsiders at 20/1 to complete a shock move for the Ligue 1 superstar this summer.”
9.20am: Chelsea have made a £52m offer for Roma goalkeeper Alisson, according to Italian journalist David Moresco.
The Blues are looking for a new shot-stopper with Thibaut Courtois linked with a move to Real Madrid.
But Liverpool are also interested in Alisson following two horrendous errors from Loris Karius in the Champions League final.
Moresco claims Chelsea will meet with representatives of the Roma star today in London too try and hash out a deal.
The Serie A side will not sell easily though after letting Mohamed Salah leave for Liverpool last summer for just £36.9m.
8am: Chelsea midfielder Willian is considering moving to Manchester United this summer but only if Antonio Conte leaves Stamford Bridge, according to Sky Sports reporter Peter Graves.
The Brazilian has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford in previous transfer windows.
And Graves has confirmed Mourinho is interested in a reunion with Willian.
“There is an interest from Man Utd in bringing Willian to Old Trafford,” he told the Transfer Talk podcast.
“It would be a sensational move. We think he would like to leave Chelsea if Conte remains the manager at Chelsea.”
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6.30am: Everton manager Marco Silva has confirmed that the club are looking to complete major signings ahead of the World Cup this summer.
The Portuguese boss recently took charge of the club following months of speculation linking him with a move to Goodison Park.
“It has already started and in the next few days, we can name some names,” Silva said.
“I have big names, but the list is not so big, because it is important to have respect for our squad. We will do our best to improve.”
4.25am: Chelsea have baulked at the idea of allowing Alvaro Morata to rejoin Juventus this summer, according to reports in Italy.
A poor second half to the seasons led to suggestions that Chelsea could sell Spanard back to the Old Lady.
However, according to Rai Sport, the Blues are not considering letting Morata leave after just one season at Stamford Bridge.
Juve were interested in snapping up Morata on an initial two-year loan, with an obligatory purchase option, but it would seem a deal is unlikely.
2.15am: Javier Pastore’s move to West Ham is unlikely to happen at this stage due to the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder’s wage demands, according to reports.
Starsport understands the 28-year-old is currently asking for wages in the region of £190,000-a-week.
West Ham are keen to bring Pastore to the club and remain in talks over a deal that would be worth up to £17.5m.
12.10am: Crystal Palace are willing to sell Christian Benteke this summer, according to the Evening Standard.
The 27-year-old striker faces an uncertain future with club and country after he was left out of Belgium’s World Cup squad.
Benteke scored just three goals last season and Palace want to recoup some of the £27million they paid Liverpool for him in 2016.
He was the subject of a bid from Beijing Guoan last year and is likely to have interest from the Far East despite his poor form for Palace last term.
Monday, June 4
10.40pm: Manchester United are set to announce the signing of Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk tomorrow.
The Brazil international midfielder completed a medical earlier today and has agreed a five-year contract.
Starsport understands Manchester United will pay the Ukrainian club around £52.5m.
9.15pm: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is working behind the scenes to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, it has been claimed.
Mourinho is looking to strengthen his defence ahead of the next Premier League season and, according to Don Balon, has identified Varane as his top target.
The France international could be attainable with the Spanish publication claiming Real Madrid president Florentino Perez could sanction a sale.
8.10pm: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp needs to make three signings this summer, says ESPN pundit Craig Burley.
“They need another centre-half. Alexander-Arnold and Robertson have done well (at full-back),” he said.
“They need a centre-half and a goalkeeper, and maybe a better back-up to (Roberto) Firmino when he’s not available.”
6.55pm: Fred has completed a medical ahead of his move to Manchester United.
He is expected to put pen to paper in the next 24 hours.
6.45pm: Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has told the club he is heading to the Premier League, according to Diario Gol.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are all reportedly battling for Cillessen’s signature.
6.05pm: Sadio Mane agreed to join Real Madrid before Zinedine Zidane’s resignation, it has been claimed.
According to France Football, all that was left was Real Madrid to agree a fee with Liverpool.
Zidane’s shock decision to quit the Champions League winners has thrown the deal into doubt.
Real Madrid have not ditched their interest but Zidane’s successor will determine whether they pursue the transfer once again.
5.55pm: Liverpool are interested in Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, according to CalcioInsider.
Jurgen Klopp is on the hunt for more strength in depth in attacking areas and wants to get a number of deals over the line as soon as possible.
Bailey is attracting plenty of attention after an impressive season with the German club.
Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are all reportedly monitoring the 20-year-old.
4.25pm: Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos is set to undergo a medical ahead of his move to Arsenal.
According to Sport24, Papastathopoulos set off for London yesterday to complete the transfer.
He will put pen to paper once the physical tests are done.
Papastathopoulos’ representatives have agreed a three-year deal.
Arsenal will pay Dortmund a £14.9m (€17m) fee.
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3.50pm: Arsenal are set to hold talks over a move for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
According to The Telegraph, Unai Emery is a big fan of Fellaini and attempting to sign him during his spell in charge of Paris Saint-Germain.
The 30-year-old is out of contract at the end of the month and is available on a free transfer.
Fellaini is looking for more than the one-year deal worth £80,000-a-week on offer at Old Trafford.
He would reportedly rather join Arsenal than move abroad but he is still in talks with United.
2.10pm: Chelsea are still searching for a potential new manager with Laurent Blanc now the favourite for the role.
Betway’s Alan Alger said: “Bets on Maurizio Sarri, who was as short as 1/6 to be Chelsea’s next manager, have dried up and the Italian has been leapfrogged at the head of the betting by Laurent Blanc.
“Blanc, 25/1 just a few weeks ago and still available at 11/4 on Sunday night, has been the name on almost every bet slip today and the Frenchman is now even-money to replace Antonio Conte in the Chelsea hot-seat.
“Interest in Luis Enrique getting the Blues job has also resurfaced, with the ex-Barca boss back into 7/2 having touched 10/1 last week.”
1.20pm: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has told Real Madrid he will become their new manager if they sign two players he wants.
Los Blancos are looking for a new boss after Zinedine Zidane resigned in the aftermath of the Champions League win against the Reds.
That has led to the likes of Klopp, Germany manager Joachim Low and Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino all being linked with Real.
But now Spanish outlet Don Balon, known for their outlandish claims, say Klopp will take over if he can sign both Mohamed Salah and David De Gea.
12.10pm: Nabil Fekir is no closer to joining Liverpool as negotiations have stalled.
That’s according to French journalist Bilel Ghazi who has given an update on the transfer.
Fekir is wanted by Liverpool this summer as they look to improve on their squad and challenge Manchester City in the Premier League.
Ghazi tweeted: “No transfer of Nabil Fekir should intervene until tonight and his return to Clairefontaine.
“Negotiations between Lyon and Liverpool have not evolved since the beginning of last week.
“And as revealed Thursday in @lequipe, the recent interest of Bayern Munich can change the give.”
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11.25am: Arsenal are reportedly set to rival Chelsea in a transfer battle for Barcelona keeper Jasper Cillessen.
Both sides are in the market for a new No.1 as they look to add to their squad ahead of next season.
Reports in Spain claim Arsenal and Chelsea have turned their attention to Cillessen.
The Holland international arrived at the Nou Camp two years ago but has featured just twice in La Liga, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen the established first choice.
Cillessen could seek a move this summer for regular football and according to Sport, Arsenal and Chelsea are the frontrunners for his signature.
The 29-year-old is said to have a release clause of £52m (€60m) but Barca may be willing to accept a much lower bid if the player makes it clear he wants to leave.
10.15am: FRED ARRIVES FOR MEDICAL
Fred has arrived at Manchester United’s Carrington training ground for his medical ahead of a £52.5m move.
The Brazilian was spotted and is now close to becoming Jose Mourinho’s first signing of the summer.
Fred played for Brazil last night in the victory over Croatia.
8.15am: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been ‘called’ by Real Madrid and offered the chance to become the club’s manager.
Los Blancos are looking for a new boss after Zinedine Zidane resigned in the wake of the Champions League final victory over the Reds.
And now reports in Spain suggest Klopp is the man Perez wants to become their new manager.
Diario Gol, known for their bold claims, say the German could be trusted with a huge overhaul of the Real Madrid squad.
7.30am: Chelsea are plotting a raid for Wigan starlet Joe Gelhardt.
The west Londoners already have a host of talented youngsters on their books and won the FA Youth Cup again this term.
According to The Sun, the Blues are ready to bolster their ranks further by snapping up the talented young forward.
However, it’s suggested Latics boss Paul Cook won’t let Gelhardt leave without a fight.
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6.55am: Liverpool face the prospect of missing out on Roma goalkeeper Alisson, according to Spanish reports.
The Brazilian stopper is apparently now prepared to now to reject all clubs in order to sign for Real Madrid.
Marca claim Zinedine Zidane’s Bernabeu exit means Alisson can realise his dream of joining the European champions.
The Frenchman walked out last week just days after holding the Champions League trophy aloft for the third time in three years.
6.30am: Tottenham are interested in signing Watford attacker Richarlison this summer.
According to the Mirror, Spurs will swoop should they fail in their attempts to sign Wilfried Zaha from Crytal Palace.
Brazilian Richarlison made a strong start to the season but faded badly after Christmas.
Watford would reportedly demand £40m for the 21-year-old.
5.10am: Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, who works for Sky Sports, claims that Manchester United have no interest in selling Paul Pogba this summer.
He wrote on Twitter that manager Jose Mourinho unequivocally wants the France international to be at Old Trafford next season.
Pogba had a series of bust ups with his Portuguese boss over the course of their last campaign and had been linked with a move to Spain.
3.50am: Besiktas are interested in signing Everton midfielder Davy Klaassen according to reports.
The former Ajax captain has struggled to get regular games at Everton since his £23m move last summer.
The Turkish giants are thought to want Klaassen on an initial loan deal.
Klaasen, 25, made just seven Premier League appearances for Everton last season and turned down a loan move to Napoli in January.
2.20am: New Everton boss Marco Silva is preparing a £30m bid for Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles, 24.
Silva wants to bolster his defence after arriving at Goodison Park and he has identified the Magpies skipper as the man to do just that.
With Ashley Williams and Phil Jagielka the wrong side of 30, Lascelles would be the ideal long-term partner for Michael Keane.
Liverpool have also tracked Lascelles during a season where Gareth Southgate considered him for an England call-up.
1.10am: Bayern Munich will keep tabs on Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 24, at this month’s World Cup according to The Sun.
The 24-year-old joined Everton for £30m last summer, and looks set to be England’s No.1 at the World Cup.
Bayern have identified Pickford as a top choice to challenge Manuel Neuer who has been out for eight months with a foot injury.
Neuer, 32, was Germany keeper as they won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the 74-cap ace is in Joachim Low’s squad for Russia.
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