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Wednesday, May 29
- Manchester United are keen to sign Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski
- Liverpool are set to intensify their efforts to sign Lille winger Nicolas Pepe
- Inter Milan have already submitted to £ 53million offer for Pepe, 23
- Unai Emery has told the club that he wants to raid PSG for Thomas Meunier
22:45 UPDATE: Declan Rice statement
Declan Rice has no interest in quitting West Ham despite Manchester United being eager to snap him up.
West Ham said, "I know that there is speculation in the past year. "So my focus is fully on playing for West Ham.
"I've got a great connection with the fans; the fans love me and I love them that's the way it is at the moment. I'm not thinking about anything else, for sure.
"It's been crazy. For me to have thought that I'm playing a regular game for West Ham in the Premier League at 19 or 20 is something that you've got to pinch yourself on. "
Transfer news LIVE: West Ham star Declan Rice is wanted at Manchester United (Image: GETTY)
22:00 UPDATE: William Saliba latest
Arsenal legend Lauren thinks the Gunners should go to William Saliba from St Etienne.
Saliba, at 6ft 4in center-back, enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in Ligue 1 and could be snapped up for £ 25million this summer.
He said: "He looks a very good player. Strong, tall, can come out of the ball with the ball and an international for France.
"He reads the game very well, which is important for a player at the back, you have to anticipate and he looks good at just 18, so the future is bright!"
Manchester United have also been linked with Saliba and are believed to be scouts to monitor his progress this year.
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21:45 UPDATE: Paul Pogba to Real Madrid
Real Madrid have practically signed Manchester United star Paul Pogba, according to Eduardo Inda.
They are determined to sign Manchester United star Pogba they have a lot to rebuild following a dreadful La Liga campaign.
And Spanish pundit Inda, who was once head of Spanish newspaper Marca, says the player has agreed to take a pay cut.
"Pogba is practically done," he said in reference to the United star and a Bernabeu move. "The first to appear will be Hazard and the next will be Pogba.
"He has agreed to lower his Manchester United salary: from £ 13m net per year to £ 10m. Adidas is pressing a lot because he is one of the two franchise players of the brand. "
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21:30 UPDATE: Sign Maguire!
Teddy Sheringham has urged Manchester United to sign Leicester center-back Harry Maguire.
Sheringham praised the England defender's leadership qualities and influence in the dressing room,
"I think Harry Maguire is the one for me." He's got great leadership qualities, and even compared him to Rio Ferdinand's cub legend.
"He's very similar to Rio Ferdinand, he's cool on the ball and defends very well. That would be a fine start from my point of view, "Sheringham told BetStars.
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21:15 UPDATE: Swansea warning
Swansea will not lose much of their money and will not be given away cheaply.
That's the warning from Swansea chairman Trevor Birch, who wants full-market value for any departures.
"I can not see there being many," Birch said when asked about potential exits. "If the Dan James is going to be there then he could possibly be one or two.
"But you can not give away players. You've got to get the right value for them. "
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21:00 UPDATE: Stiepermann signs
Norwich Midfielder Marco Stiepermann has signed a new contract with the newly-promoted club.
The 28-year-old German, who had 12 months left, Norwich have announced.
"Norwich City is delighted to announce that Marco Stiepermann has signed a new contract with the Carrow Road until June 2022," the Canaries said on their official website.
Stiepermann joined the club from Bochum in the summer of 2017 and has made over 70 appearances, featuring in 46 games in all competitions this season and scoring 10 goals.
Marco Stiepermann has signed a new three-year deal with us!
Read more ⬇️ #ncfc
– Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) May 28, 2019
20:45 UPDATE: Maurizio Sarri future
Maurizio Sarri has become the most pivotal match of his managerial career.
The trainer Napoli coach pledged to ignore rumors linking him with a summer move to Juventus.
"I want to think only about the end of the race, then I have a contract with Chelsea for two years," Sarri said.
"So first of all I will speak with Chelsea, but this is not the moment."
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20:30 UPDATE: Newcastle interest
Rafa Benitez has been investigating Club Brugge striker Wesley Moraes.
Moraes scored 17 goals and provided 10 badists in 48 appearances in all competitions.
And his exploits in the Belgian league have gone unnoticed.
The Chronicle claim Benitez has made contact with the club over the 16million-rated striker.
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20:15 UPDATE: Still no Paulo Dybala …
Juventus have reiterated that they have no interest in selling Paulo Dybala.
The Serie A champions have already ruled out offloading their talented Argentina international star links to Manchester United.
And Sporting director Fabio Paratici has once again quashed the rumors.
"He is one of our players, we have great confidence in him," Paratici said.
"The investment we made four years ago and the renewal of the contract is proof of this. Dybala is a Juventus player, a very important player for us. "
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20:00 UPDATE: Ronald Koeman to Barcelona
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman refused to rule out at Barcelona.
Ernesto Valverde's future has been called into question after their humiliating 4-0 loss to Liverpool and Copa del Rey final defeat to Valencia.
"I think this is about the Dutch national team, so I would like to leave it at that," he said.
He added, "That would be very easy, but I will not."
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19:45 UPDATE: Liverpool step up Pepe interest
Liverpool are set to intensify their efforts to sign Lille winger Nicolas Pepe.
That's according to France Football, who claim Jurgen Klopp is eager to bring the 23-year-old to Anfield this summer.
Pepe netted 23 goals and provided a further 12 badists in all competitions last season to help Lille secure Champions League football.
The report adds that Inter Milan have already submitted a £ 53million offer – and Lille are now awaiting offers from Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal.
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19:30 UPDATE: Chelsea CLASH stars, Sarri storms off
David Luiz and Gonzalo Higuain were involved in a stunning bust-up during Chelsea training on the eve of the final Europa League.
Luiz and Higuain came together at the Olympic Stadium in Baku.
Higuain appeared to challenge the Brazilian from behind, angering Luiz and causing the defender to lash out with his arm.
The peer exchanged words as Cesar Azpilicueta came over to intervene while manager Maurizio Sarri appeared to be infuriated by their actions.
The Chelsea manager stormed the pitch towards the dressing room, throwing his cap on the floor and kicking it on more than one time while angrily gesturing towards his players.
Tempers fraying in the Chelsea camp?
Higuain and Azpillicueta come together in training and Maurizio Sarri is furious! pic.twitter.com/mkp6LhSZSY
– Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 28, 2019
19:15 UPDATE: Kalidou Koulibaly latest
Ajax captain Matthijs of Ligt on Sunday, and have now suffered a second transfer blow.
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has been a long-term target of bumps at Old Trafford as the international Senegal continues to impress in Italy.
However, Carlo Ancelotti has now confirmed that he will remain in Naples beyond this summer, forcing Solskjaer to look elsewhere.
Ancelotti told Radio Rai: "Koulibaly will remain in Naples in the next season."
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19:00 UPDATE: Matthijs de Ligt twist
Manchester United have been awarded a major boost in their pursuit of Ajax and Barcelona transfer target Matthijs de Ligt.
For a long time, there is an expectancy for the teenager to end up in Barcelona.
But journalist Sid Lowe has claimed Barcelona is no longer confident of signing the youngster – and that means he could be on his way to United instead.
"A week ago, Barcelona were very confident that he would be coming there," he told the Guardian's weekly podcast. "They are much less confident now.
"Now I must admit I did not know what happened in the meantime. I imagine it's an enormous truckload of money, just who happens to be Mino Raiola."
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18:45 UPDATE: Dean Henderson agrees deal
Goalkeeper Dean Henderson has agreed with Manchester United over a new contract.
That's according to the website Football Insider, who claim the stopper will receive a major pay hike to reward his progress.
Henderson, 22, was integral to Sheffield United's promotion to the Premier League, starting with 46 Championship fixtures for Chris Wilder's side.
The report says Henderson will be back to Bramall Lane for a season in the Premier League before returning to Old Trafford.
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18:30 UPDATE: Gennaro Gattuso exit
AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso parted company with the club, two days after his team narrowly missed out on qualifying for next season's Champions League to extend their absence from the competition to six seasons.
Milan confirmed in a statement that the 41-year-old, has struggled to train 13 seasons of his playing career at the club, had left with two years to run on his contract.
"AC Milan announces Gennaro Gattuso will leave his role as the first team manager by mutual agreement with immediate effect," said the statement.
"A true Rossoneri (red and black) legend, Gennaro stepped into the role during the last few days of the club and has performed admirably, securing the club's highest total points since 2012/13."
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18:15 UPDATE: Mario Gotze latest
Contract talks between Mario Gotze and Borussia Dortmund have stalled.
That's according to German publication.
Gotze, 26, has one year remaining in his current deal and after some positive talks in recent weeks – it appears there's been a breakdown.
The report adds that Sokratis, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the Emirates Stadium.
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18:00 UPDATE: Harry Wilson to quit Liverpool?
Liverpool winger Harry Wilson has reportedly told the club that he wants to leave this summer.
Wilson, 22, enjoyed a lucrative season with Frank Lampard 's Derby – netting 18 goals and providing six badists to the Premier League.
And according to the Daily Star, Wilson has decided to leave for the first time at Liverpool will be limited.
There are no shortages of Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Southampton and Brighton all reportedly interested in the £ 25million star.
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17:45 UPDATE: Alexis Sanchez return
Arsenal have been urged to re-sign Alexis Sanchez this summer.
Several Italian clubs have been linked to the Chilean, who earns around £ 500,000-a-week at Manchester United.
But club legend Lauren thinks the 30-year-old should be welcome back to Arsenal with open arms.
"Sanchez is always welcome to Arsenal," he told AmericanGambler. "If Emery could get him back because he was a while without him playing, then he could be a good addition.
"It would be the kind of player that Unai would enjoy having at Arsenal."
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17:30 UPDATE: Gianluigi Donnarumma bid
Arsenal are eyeing AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with Manchester United also interested, it has been claimed.
The Gunners are said to be unconvinced by Bernd Leno and with Petr Cech retiring at the end of the season they are seeking a top quality shot stopper.
TMW claim Donnarumma is happy in Milan at present, but Mino Raiola could hatch a plan to move him on.
Reports last week asked Manchester United were on alert as they look to the future of David De Gea.
And Raiola could force Milan to sell Donnarumma to get a big-money move.
That could lead to Arsenal and United battling for the signature of the 20-year-old.
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17:15 UPDATE: Andre Gomes latest
Arsenal are considering a move for Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes.
Gomes, 25, dazzled during his season-long loan spell with Everton last season – forming a solid partnership with Idrissa Gueye under Marco Silva.
The Toffees want to sign him on a permanent basis, as do Premier League rivals West Ham and Tottenham.
However, Catalan radio station RAC1 claim Arsenal are looking at the Portuguese international to replace Juventus-bound Aaron Ramsey.
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17:00 UPDATE: Luis Suarez exit ?!
Barcelona would consider to offer Luis Suarez.
Former Liverpool star Suarez, 32, is supposedly deemed 'transferable' by the Catalan giants following his display during Liverpool's epic Champions League comeback.
The Liverpool Echo report that Suarez was singled out and accused of a lack of commitment.
And his decision to undergo knee surgery before Barcelona's shock Copa del Rey final defeat to Valencia supposedly worsened the situation.
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16:45 UPDATE: Robert Lewandowski transfer bid
Manchester United are keen to sign Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.
Lewandowski would be a stunning addition to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side as he looks to overhaul a struggling squad after a disappointing season.
Transferchand Web claim Manchester United management are 'dreaming' of signing the 30-year-old.
Lewandowski is one of the most prolific frontmen on the planet and bagged 40 goals in 2018-19 as Bayern won the domestic double in Germany.
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16:15 UPDATE: Thomas Meunier hijack
Uncle Emery has been told that he wants to raid PSG for Thomas Meunier, stealing the Belgian from under the noses of Manchester United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly a fan of Meunier, and has planned to make a move for the out-of-favor defender this summer.
However, according to France Football, he will face stiff competition from Emery.
Emery took over at PSG back in 2016, and one of his first pieces of business was signing Meunier from Club Brugge for £ 6.1million.
It is likely that if Arsenal or United are to take the Belgian away from Paris, they will have to pay upwards of £ 25m.
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16:00 UPDATE: Giovani Lo Celso talks
Tottenham has opened talks with Spanish outfit Real Betis in a bid for a fee for £ 55million rated midfielder Giovani Lo Celso.
Mauricio Pochettino has been looking for ways to make it easier for him to be scouting reports on his fellow countryman Lo Celso.
Betis are keen to hang over Lo Celso who scored 16 times in 45 appearances this season after struggling to make an impression at PSG.
The goal of the loan was to make the loan deal a permanent one to persuade them to do business.
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