Barca eye Prem trio to replace Neymar
Neymar's move to Paris Saint-Germain inches toward completion, and Metro cites French broadcaster RMC as reporting that the Brazilian is set to sign a five-year contract, with the Parisian club set to finalise a Deal with Barcelona worth €222 million on Monday or Tuesday.
Madrid-based publication AS reports that PSG sources say that the taxes that come with triggering that nine-figure release clause will be too much to bear and they are open parting with one or more of Angel Di Maria, Blaise Matuidi and Lucas Moura to bring that fee down to a more manageable figure.
The writing, it seems, is on the wall, and Barcelona are preparing to react, according to the Mirror.
Philippe Coutinho is a well-documented target, having already seen an offer knocked back by Liverpool. Chelsea's Eden Hazard, sidelined until September, would be another ambitious target, and the Catalan club has identified a third valued commodity in Tottenham's Dele Alli.
Armed with more than €200m, assuming Neymar's buyout clause is triggered, and with the window winding down, Barca will likely need to spend most of their windfall to prize any of the three Premier League stars from their clubs.
United Scramble To Reignite Perisic Deal
Manchester United are hoping they can reignite a deal for Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic after wasting time looking into signing Gareth Bale from Real Madrid, reports the Independent.
The Red Devils believed a sensational move for the Welsh superstar could transpire after learning of Los Blancos' pursuit of Monaco wunderkind Kylian Mbappe. But Bale is determined to remain in the Spanish capital, meaning United will return for the Croatian wide man, who is valued at £48m by the Nerazzurri.
United are wary of meeting that price for fear that it could set a precedent for future deals, but Mourinho is desperate for a physical wide option with less than two weeks until the start of the new campaign.
Roma submit new Mahrez bid
Roma are not giving up on Riyad Mahrez, and despite director of football Monchi stating otherwise, they have not yet moved on to other targets, instead bidding €35m for the Algerian, plus bonuses, reports Gianluca Di Marzio.
The Giallorossi must reach the Foxes' €40m valuation, though, or a Premier League rival will need to stump up €50m; otherwise, Mahrez will stay at the King Power Stadium this season.
That is likely to be the final offer from Roma, who are looking to replace Mohamed Salah after his £37m move to Liverpool.
Chelsea Rival Milan For Sanches
Chelsea have switched focus to Renato Sanches, and the Mail writes that the Blues hope to swoop in and beat AC Milan -- who are reportedly deep into negotiations over a two-year loan deal -- to the Bayern Munich Midfielder.
The 19-year-old has been put down the pecking order after Carlo Ancelotti brought Corentin Tolisso in from Lyon.
The potential deal to bring the former Benfica ace to Stamford Bridge might have been accelerated after Antonio Conte took a close look during Chelsea's friendly defeat to the German giants this week in Singapore.
Others
Arsenal want Udinese starlet Jakub Jankto, with the Czech winger watched by the Gunners last season, reports the Sun. The Zebrette prospect scored five goals and assisted four more last term, and he is one of the finest young talents in Serie A.
Leeds are looking into a shock swoop for Valencia striker Alvaro Negredo, reports the Mirror, with Swansea also keen on the former Manchester City star. Los Che want £6.4m for the 31-year-old, who scored nine Premier League goals last season on loan at Middlesbrough but could not prevent them from suffering relegation.
Everton outcast Oumar Niasse is in demand after an impressive loan spell with Hull last term, with the Sun reporting Brighton, Newcastle and Burnley want to sign the Senegalese striker. Five goals and an assist under Marco Silva enhanced the 27-year-old's reputation after a dismal showing for the Toffees upon joining for £13.5m from Lokomotiv Moscow, though Ronald Koeman remains uninterested in him, meaning another loan is likely.
Barcelona and Brazil forward Neymar, 25, has agreed a five-year contract with Paris St-Germain and could complete a 220m euros (£197m) move to the French side next week. (RMC, via Metro)
PSG will offer former Manchester United winger Angel di Maria, 29, as part of the deal to reduce the taxes they will have to pay by triggering Neymar's buyout clause. (AS)
If Neymar leaves, Barcelona will choose from a trio of Premier League attacking midfielders - Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho, 25, Chelsea's Eden Hazard, 26, and 21-year-old Tottenham player Dele Alli - to replace him. (Mirror)
But Barcelona fear Liverpool will price them out of a deal for Coutinho. (AS)
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, 33, says only Neymar can clarify his future and added "I do not think 200-300 million [euros] will be more beneficial for Barcelona than having Neymar". (Marca)
Monaco are adamant they will not sell Thomas Lemar, despite Arsenal making their third bid - of about £45m - for the 21-year-old France midfielder. (Telegraph)
Manchester City will offer Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, a deal worth £320,000 a week to join them this summer. (Mail)
Sanchez can expect to be welcomed with "open arms" if he joins City, says Chile team-mate and Manchester City keeper Claudio Bravo. (24 Horas, via Metro)
Southampton are determined to keep centre-back Virgil van Dijk, 26, and reintegrate him into the first-team squad, despite the Dutchman being left out of a training camp in France this week. (Telegraph)
West Ham will reject any bid from Liverpool to sign 24-year-old attacking midfielder Manuel Lanzini. (Evening Standard)
Swansea are facing competition from Championship side Leeds to sign 31-year-old Valencia striker Alvaro Negredo, who spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough. (Mirror)
Manchester United have opened contract talks with Spain midfielder Ander Herrera, 27, to fend off interest from Barcelona.(Express)
Liverpool have ended their pursuit of RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, 22, but may return next summer, when it is believed Keita can move for £48m.(Liverpool Echo)
Etienne Capoue's future at Watford is in doubt after the 29-year-old French midfielder was involved in a row with boss Marco Silva following a pre-season friendly defeat by Rangers. (Mail)
Striker Troy Deeney could follow Capoue in leaving the Hornets after Silva refused to confirm the 29-year-old will continue as captain. (Sun)
Arsenal are interested in signing 21-year-old midfielder Jakub Jankto from Udinese, according to the Czech international's agent. (Sportitalia, via Express)
Manchester United have resumed their interest in Inter Milan and Croatia winger Ivan Perisic, 28, but are worried time spent pursuing Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, also 28, may have cost them. (Independent)
Chelsea would have to offer about £17.9m if they want to sign Inter Milan midfielder Antonio Candreva, 30, in a move which could allow the Italian club keep hold of Perisic. (Daily Star)
Wales international Bale will resist any attempts by Real Madrid to sell him to Manchester United as he has no plans to leave the Spanish club. (Times - subscription required)
Inter manager Luciano Spalletti considers a deal for Perisic to be off after a lack of discussions between Man Utd and Inter in recent weeks. (Premium Sport, via Star)
Everton will look to sign 26-year-old Nice midfielder Jean Seri, believed to be a target for Arsenal, if the Toffees cannot agree a fee for Swansea midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson, 27. (L'Equipe, via Sun)
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Udinese goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis, 32. (Tutto Udinese, via Chronicle)
Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli, 16, is on trial at Manchester United as he looks to seal a permanent move from Ituano. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester United are frantically stepping up their efforts to tie down Ander Herrera to a new deal with just a year left on his current contract, reports the Star, with Barcelona viewing the former Athletic midfielder as a long-term replacement for Andres Iniesta.
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