talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Wednesday’s papers and online…
Arsenal will keep hold of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the end of his contract if they can’t get a decent price for him this summer. The 30-year-old has one year left on his current deal which is worth £180,000-a-week and has so far resisted the clubs attempts to extend his stay at the Emirates. The Gunners will not cash in unless there is a massive offer on the table, meaning he could go on a free in the summer of 2021. (The Sun)
Real Madrid are ready to enter the £105m race to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho. The England international has scored 20 goals in 20 games this season and has attracted interest from a number of Premier League Clubs including Chelsea and Manchester United with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side the current favourites to land his signature. (FULL STORY HERE)
Chelsea are reportedly plotting a move to beat Liverpool to the signing of Timo Werner. The RB Leipzig ace is wanted by a number of top European clubs and there are just 12 days before his €60m (£53m) release clause runs out. Jurgen Klopp is said to be a big fan of the 24-year-old and wishes to sign the player in the summer if the opportunity presents itself for the right price, but Frank Lampard’s Blues are hoping to snatch him from under the noses of Liverpool. (The Mail)
Rumours are gathering pace of Arsenal making a move for Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu. Reports suggest the north London club originally wanted a deal finalised before Euro 2020 before the tournament was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, Arsenal are expected to submit a bid within the next few weeks with the Dutch side willing to sell in order to raise funds of their own. (Evening Standard)
Lazio sporting director has confirmed the will listen to offers for £50m rated Sergej Milinkovic-Savic when the summer transfer window opens. The 25-year-old has picked up five goals and seven assists from the Serie A club this season and Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea keeping tabs on the midfielder who is under contract until 2024. (The Mail)
Lautaro Martinez has reportedly agreed personal terms with Barcelona worth £205,000-a-week, but Inter Milan are refusing to let him go for anything lower than his £98m release clause. The Argentine forward is seen by Barcelona as a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez with the 22-year-old being heavily linked to Nou Camp over the past few months. (The Mail)
Inter Milan have identified Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette as a replacement for Martinez should the Argentinian sign for Barcelona this summer. Inter switched their attention to the Frenchman after deciding that Timo Werner and Edinson Cavani were too expensive. Lacazette has nine goals from 26 appearances this season. (The Sun)
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