FOOTBALL TRANSFER NEWS

5 JUNE 2017

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, 26, says he would consider a move to Real Madrid if the Champions League winners were to make an approach this summer. (FourFourTwo)

Liverpool will meet Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette's representatives in a bid to beat Manchester United to the 26-year-old's signature. (Daily Express)

The Reds are also confident they can win the race with Manchester City to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, 25. (Liverpool Echo)

And Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp is still hopeful of fending off interest from Juventus to agree a new deal with 23-year-old midfielder Emre Can. (Daily Mail)

Liverpool are interested in Red Bull Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita but the German club insist they will not sell the 22-year-old. (Daily Telegraph)

Leipzig forward Timo Werner, 21, is also a target for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
(Independent)

Manchester City have held talks with Tottenham and are confident of completing a £40m move for 27-year-old right-back Kyle Walker. (Daily Star)

France international Anthony Martial's agent has played down reports that the 21-year-old striker is set to leave Manchester United.
(Manchester Evening News)

Everton are considering a move for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, 30, should 24-year-old Romelu Lukaku leave the club. (Daily Express)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told fans to expect no more than three signings this summer. (Independent)

The Frenchman has been given £150m to spend, with targets including Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe, 18, and Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette, 26. (Daily Star)

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, 30, says he will not leave the club and has targeted winning the Premier League title with the Gunners. (ESPN)

Gunners right-back Hector Bellerin is at the top of new Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde's list of transfer targets and the 22-year-old could make a switch which sees Arda Turan, 30, move in the opposite direction. (Diario Sport via Sun)

Roma winger Mohamed Salah, 24, is closing in on a £35m move to Liverpool. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United are interested in signing Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, 24. (Cadena Cope, via Metro)

AC Milan have made contact with Celtic over 20-year-old striker Moussa Dembele. (Sun)

Southampton midfielder Steven Davis, 32, says Saints can make a "huge statement" by resisting offers for 25-year-old defender Virgil van Dijk. (Southampton Echo)

Newcastle, Burnley and West Brom are all interested in 27-year-old Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph. (Daily Star)
Celtic hope to sign on-loan Manchester City midfielder Patrick Roberts, 20, on a permanent deal. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 27, is close to agreeing a £14m move to Italian champions Juventus. (Daily Mail)

Wolves are set to miss out on 21-year-old Rio Ave midfielder Filip Krovinovic to Benfica. (A Bola, via Birmingham Mail)

Hull City defender Andrew Robertson is in no rush to decide his future, with the 23-year-old said to be a target for Liverpool. (Hull Daily Mail)

Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp could sign former Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane on a free transfer after watching the 37-year-old in Michael Carrick's testimonial game. (Birmingham Mail)

And finally
Belgium team-mates Jan Vertonghen and Romelu Lukaku have been linked with a career change... after trials at McDonald's in Brussels.
(Daily Mail)

Stoke winger Ramadan Sobhi was the unfortunate victim of an Egyptian prank show - the 20-year-old thought he was drowning in quicksand and about to be eaten by a Komodo dragon. (Stoke Sentinel)

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