Transfer news and rumours LIVE - Manchester City consider Sergio Ramos contract offer while Chelsea target Romelu Lukaku
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Updated 31/05/2021 at 21:37 GMT
The club season is over and the transfer window is opening for business on June 9. With Euro 2020 just around the corner, Premier League clubs are already starting to make their moves and line up some new arrivals before the start of the European Championship. Join us across the day as we bring you the best rumours and the latest transfer news.
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22:00 - Milan keen on Tomori
Fikayo Tomori could be back to Milan this summer, with a dea of £25 million possible. Chelsea need a new central defender if Rudiger departs, but it seems it won't be Tomori.
18:25 - Aguero photos released
Here he is. A great signing for Barcelona if he stays fit.
17:50 - No contract talks for Rudiger
Antonio Rudiger's contract with Chelsea runs out next summer, but there is no indication that he will be offered a new deal to stay at Stamford Bridge.
Rudiger was linked with a move to PSG, Spurs and AC Milan on loan, and could yet sign a pre-contract agreement this January, reports Sky Sports.
A good Euro 2020 might see other clubs step in early.
16:55 - Van de Beek to have United talks
Donny van de Beek endured a difficult first season at Manchester United and will now reportedly hold talks over his future role at the club.
The Telegraph claims the Dutchman, who made just four Premier League starts this season, will speak to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this summer to gauge the role he will play going forward.
Van de Beek made the £40m move from Ajax last summer, but Solskjaer has yet to find a way to fit him into the same midfield unit as Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba.
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Donny van de Beek (L) and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (R)
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It has even been speculated that the midfielder could be on his way out of Old Trafford if he is presented with an escape route and a chance to kick start his career.
16:40 - Sporting planning new deal for Premier League target
Pedro Goncalves has drawn the attention of a number of Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Manchester United, but Sporting are now reportedly working on a new contract for the young star.
Portuguese newspaper Record (via Sport Witness) reports Sporting could strike an agreement with Goncalves in the coming days as they attempt to keep their prize asset.
However, it's claimed the Portuguese champions will be unable to raise Goncalves' release clause of €60m, meaning he could still be a target for suitors.
16:25 - Everton interested in Pedro
Everton are monitoring Pedro's situation at Roma ahead of a potential summer move for the former Chelsea and Barcelona winger.
Calcio Mercato claims Carlo Ancelotti is interested in the signing of the 33-year-old, although no move has been made yet.
It's reported Ancelotti has long been a fan of Pedro and would open to exploring bringing him to Goodison Park ahead of the 2021/22 season.
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Pedro Rodriguez con la maglia della Roma - Europa League 2020-21
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16:05 - Newcastle want Chelsea pair on loan
Newcastle United have expressed an interest in signing Tammy Abraham and Billy Gilmour on loan from Chelsea for next season.
Steve Bruce isn't expecting to have much of a transfer budget this summer and so the Magpies boss is prioritising loan additions, with Abraham and Gilmour identified as targets.
The Northern Echo reports Newcastle officials have already spoken to the Stamford Bridge club to gauge their willingness to let both players leave.
While Chelsea are reluctant to allow Abraham and Gilmour depart, Newcastle United believe that stance could change over the course of the summer window.
15:45 - Aurier wants PSG return
Serge Aurier says he has "reached the end of a cycle" at Tottenham Hotspur and will not sign a new contract to stay in North London.
Speaking to L'Equipe, the right back says he would like a return to Paris Saint-Germain three years after leaving the French club to sign for Spurs.
"Everyone knows that if I wanted to extend my contract at Tottenham, I'd have already done so," Aurier explained.
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Serge Aurier
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"I'm not going to do that in six months' time. I've experienced the Premier League and a Champions League final. I've reached the end of a cycle and it's time to look elsewhere.
"Both parties, the board and my agents are in agreement in terms of the conditions, so we will see."
15:30 - Leicester in driving seat to sign striker
Odsonne Edouard's name has been a staple of the football gossip column for a while and it now appears Leicester City are leading the race to sign the Celtic striker.
Football Insider reports the Foxes are working on an early-window deal to sign the Frenchman from Celtic having tracked him over the course of the 2020/21 season.
Arsenal and West Ham United are also interested in signing Edouard this summer, but Leicester City have reportedly made progress on a deal for the 23-year-old in recent days.
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Odsonne Edouard, attaquant de l'équipe de France espoirs sélectionné pour l'Euro U21.
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15:10 - Aguero to Barca confirmed!
There it is - Barcelona have confirmed they will sign Sergio Aguero as a free agent when his Manchester City contract expires this summer.
It had become the worst-kept secret in European football over the last few weeks, but the deal is done and Aguero will be a Barcelona player.
The question is - will his buddy Lionel Messi still be at the Camp Nou next season? You'd have to think Aguero wouldn't have signed if he thought Messi was leaving...
14:50 - Wijnaldum coy on Liverpool exit
Georginio Wijnaldum is set to leave Liverpool when his contract expires this summer, but the Dutchman is remaining coy on his reasons for departing Anfield.
It's not yet known where Wijnaldum will land when he becomes a free agent (Barcelona and Bayern Munich are reportedly interested) and he isn't giving much away about how things ended for him at Liverpool.
"I will explain that some time, but it is not that it just comes from me," Wijnaldum said from the Netherlands' pre-Euro 2020 training camp.
"I decided not to sign a new contract for nothing. I explained it to my Liverpool teammates. They understand me completely."
14:35 - Barca interested in Kounde
Barcelona are expected to confirm the signing of Eric Garcia any day now (it could even happen today), but the Catalans could target another central defender.
Mundo Deportivo claim Barca have joined the race to sign Jules Kounde with the French defender keen to leave Sevilla this summer.
Kounde has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs and would be a good fit for Barcelona, but could cost as much as €70m - that's his release clause!
Where would Barcelona find that sort of money considering they are in around €1 billion worth of debt at the moment?
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Jules Koundé
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14:20 - PSG's big budget!
This season was a disappointing one for Paris Saint-Germain as they went out of the Champions League at the semi final stage and lost out to Lille in the Ligue 1 title race.
However, French football journalist Romain Collet-Gaudin reports PSG will have a big budget to rebuild their squad this summer, hinting at a number of big signings in the offing.
Of course, Mauricio Pochettino's future at the Parc des Princes is far from certain as he ponders a return to Tottenham Hotspur, but the prospect of having money to spend in the transfer market could persuade him to stay.
Collet-Gaudin claims PSG's Qatari owners want to win the Champions League before Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup next winter.
14:05 - Milan want cut-price deal for Tonali
Last summer, AC Milan looked to have pulled off a coup by luring highly rated midfielder Sandro Tonali to the club, beating Inter and Juventus to his signature.
However, Tonali endured a difficult first season at the San Siro and while AC Milan still want to keep him (after a season on loan from Brescia) they hope to negotiate a cut-price deal.
Calcio Mercato claims AC Milan want to pay less than the €15m price they negotiated with Brescia a year ago. If you ask me, €15m would still be a bargain!
13:20 - United's summer transfer plans
Manchester United's 2020/21 season ended with disappointment in the Europa League final, but the Old Trafford club have now reportedly started working on deals for a number of transfer targets.
Manchester Evening News provides details on United's plans for the summer window with director of football negotiations Matt Judge already holding talks with representatives of some players.
Declan Rice, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane are all on the club's radar while a move for Harry Kane hasn't been ruled out, with the striker keen to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Mike Phelan have attended recruitment meetings since last week's defeat to Villarreal as they attempt to ramp up United's transfer efforts.
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Raphael Varane
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13:05 - Hakimi's agent on transfer talk
Achraf Hakimi has been the subject of much speculation recently, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly among those interested in signing the Inter wing back.
Now, the Moroccan's agent has opened up on the transfer talk amid reports Inter will demand €80m for one of their best players.
"In the future I don't know, all players have a price and I believe that if all of Europe has seen Inter and their title-winning football, all the players will be taken into consideration," Alejandro Camano told Telelombardia (via Daily Mail).
"There is no situation at the moment (with Hakimi). I haven't talked to any club and I don't think Inter have either. It is a difficult time for football, there is a difficult economic situation. "
12:50 - Locatelli is Allegri's first demand
Max Allegri's return to Juventus was confirmed last week and the new (old) Bianconeri manager has already made his first transfer market demand, according to reports.
Gazzetta dello Sport claims Allegri wants Manuel Locatelli to be Juve's first signing this summer as he looks to overhaul the squad at the Allianz Stadium.
Locatelli enjoyed an excellent 2020/21 campaign for Sassuolo and is expected to be a key figure for Roberto Mancini's Italy side at this summer's European Championships.
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Manuel Locatelli, Sassuolo, Getty Images
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12:30 - What are Chelsea's chances of landing Lukaku?
We brought you the news earlier today that Chelsea want to sign Romelu Lukaku this summer as they look to add a true goalscorer to their squad.
But what are the European champions' chances of actually landing the Belgian striker?
We spoke to Davide Bighiani of the Eurosport Italy office to provide some expert insight on the situation. How badly do Inter need money in their perilous financial situation? Will Lukaku want to follow Antonio Conte out of the exit door?
12:15 - City considering Ramos deal!
Manchester City are considering offering Sergio Ramos a two-year contract according to ESPN.
Ramos is out of contract at Real Madrid this summer with talks between the veteran defender and the Spanish club stagnating in recent months.
Now, ESPN report Manchester City see Ramos as an option as Pep Guardiola looks to add to his defensive ranks following defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League final.
Of course, the Premier League champions are already well-stocked for options at the back, with Ruben Dias and John Stones helping City to the title. Guardiola also has Nathan Ake and Aymeric Laporte as deputies.
ESPN claim Guardiola believes a player of Ramos' experience would improve the competitiveness of his squad, with City even exploring how a future move to New York City FC in MLS could be worked into any deal.
12:05 - Leverkusen chief addresses Tapsoba speculation
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has publically addressed the speculation linking Arsenal with a move for Edmond Tapsoba this summer.
Tapsoba is reportedly on Arsenal's radar after an impressive season for the Bundesliga club, but Rolfes insists Leverkusen have no intention on selling the 22-year-old at this point.
"Edmond should also play a very important role for us next season," Rolfes told BILD.
Tapsoba made 31 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga last season, also making five appearances in the Europa League.
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Edmond Tapsoba (links; Bayer Leverkusen) im Zweikampf mit Alexander Sörloth (RB Leipzig)
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11:50 - Miranda to leave Barcelona
Juan Miranda will depart Barcelona this summer and will sign for Real Betis as a free agent, according to reports in Spain.
Mundo Deportivo claim Barca have taken the decision not to extend Miranda's contract and will pay the left back €600,000 in compensation to release him.
Real Betis will take the opportunity to sign Miranda, who was highly rated at the Camp Nou not so long ago.
11:30 - Liverpool midfielder offered to Atleti
Naby Keita has struggled to find his role at Liverpool over the last few seasons and the midfielder is reportedly plotting a way out of Anfield.
AS (via Sport Witness) claims Keita's representatives offered their client to Atletico Madrid a few weeks ago. However, the Spanish champions have not registered an interest in the player.
Rodrigo de Paul has been linked with a move to the Wanda Metropolitano and would appear to be a better fit for Diego Simeone's side.
What's next for Keita, who is still something of a peripheral figure for Liverpool?
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Der Druck steigt für Naby Keita und den FC Liverpool
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11:10 - Tuchel lining up £200m spree
Saturday saw Chelsea crowned European champions for the second time and there are reports the Stamford Bridge club will spend big to grow even stronger this summer.
The Telegraph reports Thomas Tuchel wants a striker, a midfielder and at least one new defender to be added to his squad before the start of the 2021/22.
This could see Chelsea spend as much as £200m on new players just one year on from when they splurged a similar amount on a number of high profile signings.
Harry Kane, Adama Traore and Declan Rice are reportedly among those on Chelsea's radar this summer.
10:55 - Chelsea's fight to keep Rudiger
Antonio Rudiger became a Chelsea legend by helping the club to Champions League glory on Saturday, but the Blues could face a fight to keep the German at the club.
The Mirror claims Rudiger could have his head turned, with the defender's current contract set to expire in the summer of 2022 - in 12 month's time.
Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur expressed interest in Rudiger last summer, but he decided to stay at Stamford Bridge to fight for a first team place.
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Antonio Rudiger
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10:40 - Aguero pictured in Barca!
Sergio Aguero was pictured in Barcelona on Sunday evening ahead of an expected free transfer to the Camp Nou club, where he will join his friend Lionel Messi.
Mundo Deportivo now has more information on what exactly Aguero was doing in the city, with the Argentine striker leaving his hotel this morning to undergo another assessment of his left knee.
This examination could be crucial to Barcelona's decision to sign Aguero, although no real complications are expected.
It's reported Aguero has already agreed a contract with Barca for the next two seasons, but the player won't put pen to paper until he knows Messi is staying at the Camp Nou.
10:25 - Asking price set for Arsenal target
Sheffield United are refusing to budge on their valuation of midfielder Sander Berge amid interest from Arsenal in the Norwegian international.
The Blades suffered relegation from the Premier League this season, but still aren't willing to sell one of their prize assets on the cheap.
Local newspaper The Star claims Sheffield United want £35m for Berge, who cost the Bramall Lane club £22m in the January transfer window of 2020.
Berge has previously been offered to Tottenham Hotspur, but it's now thought Arsenal might be most likely to make an offer for the 23-year-old this summer.
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Sander Berge of Sheffield United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Sheffield United at Villa Park on September 21, 2020 in Birmingham, England
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10:10 - Garcia announcement imminent
According to football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Eric Garcia will be announced as a Barcelona player in the "coming hours."
This transfer has been a long time in the making, with Barcelona maintaining their interest in the defender over a period of at least a year.
Now, it appears they are finally about to get their man, with Garcia set to leave Manchester City as a free agent this summer. He ran down his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
09:50 - Arsenal player agrees exit
Mateo Guendouzi has become something of a forgotten figure at Arsenal, sending this season on loan at Hertha Berlin, and it seems likely the Frenchman will be on his way out of the club for good this summer.
L'Equipe (via Sport Witness) claim Guendouzi has agreed to join Marseille, although the Ligue 1 club has yet to reach an agreement with Arsenal in terms of a transfer fee.
However, Guendouzi's contract at the Emirates Stadium is set to expire in the summer of 2022, so this might be the Gunners' last opportunity to draw a signficant fee for a player with raw potential.
Marseille are also reportedly interested in William Saliba, another forgotten figure at Arsenal.
09:35 - What's next for Donnarumma?
One of the big storylines of this summer transfer window concerns the future of Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is already confirmed to be on his way out of AC Milan as a free agent.
AC Milan have already signed the goalkeeper's replacement in Mike Maignan from Lille, so where is Donnarumma heading as a free agent?
Calcio Mercato report Juventus are in pole position to sign the Italian international, although Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as alternatives.
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Gianluigi Donnarumma - AC Milan
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09:20 - Inzaghi wants to keep Lukaku
We've already told you of Chelsea's interest in signing Lukaku this morning. Well, now there's an update from the Inter side of things.
Football journalist Fabrizio Romano reports new Inter manager Simone Inzaghi (who actually hasn't been confirmed as the new Inter manager yet) has spoken to Lukaku.
He has told the Belgian striker he sees him as a "key player" in an attempt to keep him at the San Siro this summer. Inzaghi clearly doesn't want to lose his top goalscorer.
09:05 - Giroud set for Milan
More news out of Italy this morning and it appears Olivier Giroud is on his way to AC Milan with Chelsea deciding against offering the French striker a contract extension.
Calcio Mercato reports Giroud has agreed a two-year contract with the San Siro club and will be paid €4m a season by the team that finished second in Serie A this season.
It will be interesting to see how Stefano Pioli uses Giroud when he already has Zlatan Ibrahimovic as a focal point in attack. Could he use the pair together in the same team?
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08:40 - City want Kane and Grealish
In other Champions League finalist news and Manchester City want to make significant changes to their squad although in reality it may be hard to do that according to The Athletic.
City boss Pep Guardiola wants to sign both Harry Kane and Jack Grealish but raising funds will be tricky, not to mention doing business with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.
Some players at City are unhappy with their roles and could look to push for moves away.
The report lists Gabriel Jesus, Aymeric Laporte and Raheem Sterling among those frustrated.
08:20 - Chelsea want Lukaku
Fresh off winning the Champions League Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel wants to make a few key additions to his squad, rather than wholesale changes.
One of those is a striker, to help esae the burden on the mis-firing Timo Werner and he wants to bring Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge.
Lukaku was brought to Chelsea as a teenager but it didn't work and he has since moved on to Everton, Manchester United and most recently Inter Milan, where he helped them win Serie A this season.
inter are in financial trouble, having already lost Antonio Conte, but are demanding a fee of £100 million, something Chelsea will not pay. There is optimism that a compromise will be found.
08:00 - Good Morning!
Welcome to Eurosport's live coverage of the transfer window. It could be a frantic couple of weeks as teams look to get some business done before the European Championships start and we've got a couple of juicy transfer rumours to kick things off with.
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