Here’s a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Wednesday’s newspapers and online…
Liverpool are on the brink of signing Monaco star Thomas Lemar, according to reports in France. It is claimed the Reds are close to an agreement in principle for their long-term target. (Le 10 Sport)
Juventus are reportedly looking to use their trip to England, when they face Tottenham in the last 16 of the Champions League, as an opportunity to tie up a deal for Liverpool’s Emre Can. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United target Paulo Dybala could sign a new five-year contract at Juventus… but it may NOT include a release clause, according to reports. (The Sun)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has made finding a long-term successor to Brazil midfielder Fernandinho, 32, his priority this summer. (Manchester Evening News)
Man United are considering a summer move for Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure. United have joined a number of clubs keeping track of the 25-year-old Frenchman, with Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal also reportedly interested. (Daily Mirror)
The Red Devils are also favourites to sign Juventus’ France midfielder Blaise Matuidi, 30, this summer. (Daily Star)
Liverpool, Arsenal, West Ham and Watford are all interested in Benfica’s 23-year-old midfielder Bryan Cristante. However, the Italian is first expected to complete a move to Atalanta, where he is currently on loan. (Tuttosport)
Arsenal have reportedly set their sights on Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno. The Gunners are said to be keen to sign a new keeper this summer which will cast doubt on the future of Petr Cech. (Daily Mail)
David Alaba: Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United could all battle it out for the wing-back, after the Austrian admitted he was leaving an exit from Bayern Munich “open”. (Daily Mirror)
Marouane Fellaini: Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly set to offer the 30-year-old Manchester United midfielder a lucrative four-year deal. The Belgian is out of contract at Old Trafford in the summer. (The Sun)
Schalke’s Max Meyer, previously linked with a move to Tottenham, could join Atletico Madrid on a free transfer in the summer. The 22-year-old Germany midfielder’s contract expires in June. (Bild)
Here are the latest talkSPORT.com headlines:
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has no interest in Arsene Wenger’s future and the team’s poor performances as long as the club’s finances are healthy, according to Gunners legend Ray Parlour
Eden Hazard latest: Chelsea star ‘stalling on new deal’ as he eyes Real Madrid switch
Lazio have made Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen one of their top summer transfer targets
Roma have set their sights on Liverpool and Tottenham target Geoffrey Kondogbia and are confident of completing a summer swoop for the Inter Milan midfielder
Liverpool have been joined by Roma and Juventus in the race to sign wantaway Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos
Bayern Munich are interested in Arsenal and Tottenham target Malcom
Liverpool are considering a move to bring former midfielder Suso back to Anfield in the summer
Chelsea have revived their interest in AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli, according to reports in Italy
Arsenal are eyeing up a summer swoop for Benfica winger Andrija Zivkovic
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