BAYERN READY TO MAKE JAMES BID
Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez is now closer to joining Bayern Munich than Paris Saint-Germain, according to Javier Hernández Bonnet of Caracol Televisión, via AS .
James is reportedly keen to leave Madrid before the squad head off for their pre-season tour of the United States on Tuesday, and he has been strongly linked with both Manchester United and PSG.
However, the latest reports claim Bayern are ready to make an offer for the Colombia international, whose debut season at Madrid in 2014/15 was under Carlo Ancelotti.
CHELSEA TO OFFER €80M FOR MORATA
Chelsea are ready to offer €80 million for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata after missing out on Romelu Lukaku, according to AS .
Morata had seemingly been on course to join Manchester United, with Chelsea having been favourites to sign Lukaku, but the situation has now been turned on its head.
With Lukaku on the brink of finalising a move to United, Premier League champions Chelsea will try to sign Morata on either a four or five-year contract.
INTER PREPARE €60M NAINGGOLAN BID
Inter are ready to make a move for Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan and are willing to pay as much as €60 million for him, La Gazzetta dello Sport claims.
Nerazzurri boss Luciano Spalletti praised the Belgium international in a press conference on Sunday and it has been reported he wants to reunite with him. Although Inter are preparing an offer, Roma are looking to hold onto their star player, who has also been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United, as they look to challenge Juventus next season.
BARCA TO MAKE FINAL €25M PAULINHO BID
Barcelona are ready to make a final offer of €25 million for Guangzhou Evergrande midfielder Paulinho, reports Sport .
A €20m bid has already been rejected by the Chinese club, while Paulinho, who has a €40m release clause in his contract, has expressed his hope that a deal can be agreed .
MARSEILLE KEEN ON DEMBELE
Marseille have made in-demand Celtic striker Moussa Dembele their No.1 summer transfer target, according to Sky Sports .
Dembele proved a revelation during his debut season at Celtic last term and was wanted by Chelsea during the January transfer window.
Arsenal, Everton, Liverpool and Manchester United have also previously shown an interest in Dembele, with Marseille likely to face fierce competition for the Frenchman if they make a concerted move.
LOFTUS-CHEEK SET FOR PALACE
Crystal Palace look to have won the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek on a season-long loan, according to the
Daily Telegraph .
Brighton, Newcastle and Southampton had all shown an interest in Loftus-Cheek, but he is now set to become new Palace manager Frank de Boer’s first signing.
LEEDS WANT MAN UTD DEFENDER
Leeds United want to sign Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson either on loan or on a permanent basis, according to ESPN .
Borthwick-Jackson had an unsuccessful loan spell in the Championship with Wolves last season and is a target for new Leeds boss Thomas Christiansen.
DUO CHASE LIVERPOOL WINGER ON LOAN
Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo is a loan target for north-east rivals Newcastle United and Middlesbrough, reports The Times .
Jurgen Klopp is reportedly willing to let Ojo head out on loan next season to build up his first-team experience after previous spells at Wigan and Wolves.
SPURS ON KOVACIC ALERT
Real Madrid are ready to sell Mateo Kovacic, with Tottenham linked with a bid for the Croatian midfielder, reports the
Evening Standard .
Kovacic has struggled for regular football at Madrid and is being offered to clubs around Europe, although his wages could prove an issue for Spurs.
ARSENAL WANT £80M FOR ALEXIS
Arsenal have told Manchester City they want £80 million for Alexis Sanchez, according to the Sunday Mirror .
The Gunners have resigned themselves to losing the Chile international to their Premier League rivals, but City's initial offer of £50m falls well short of their valuation.
BESIKTAS COULD LOAN COSTA
Besiktas have emerged as a loan option for Chelsea striker Diego Costa, according to
AS .
The Spain international is set to complete a move back to Atletico Madrid, and the Turkish champions have offered to sign him until January due to the Spanish side's transfer ban.
PALACE EYE VERMAELEN
Crystal Palace want to sign Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen, according to the Sunday People .
New Palace boss Frank De Boer is keen on adding experience to his defence and feels the former Arsenal centre-back is the ideal candidate.
RONALDO TO REMAIN AT REAL MADRID
Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Real Madrid ahead of the 2017-18 campaign, AS
report, ending speculation of a spectacular return to Manchester United.
The Portuguese star was reported to be unhappy in the Spanish capital following scrutiny over tax fraud accusations, though he has decided to stay with the Liga champions.
IBRA COULD STAY AT MAN UTD
Zlatan Ibrahimovic could still play for Manchester United next season, the Mirror
reports, with the striker likely to be ready to take to the pitch again in January.
The Swede accepted the club's offer to complete his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury under their care at Carrington, and will give the Red Devils first refusal once he is back to full fitness.
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