Football transfer rumours: Varane’s shock post-Man Utd move; Liverpool eye Alisson replacement
90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world…
Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has landed in Como for shock talks with Cesc Fabregas and the club’s board. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea are prepared to offer Nicolas Jackson to Newcastle United in a bid to get a deal for £115m- rated Alexander Isak over the line. (The Sun)
Arsenal are still interested in Isak and could match his asking price, but they are expected to prioritise a move for a midfielder. (Football Transfers)
Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to pay a world-record €250m transfer fee to sign Lamine Yamal from Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo – Spain)
Manchester City are eyeing a summer double deal for Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich and RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo. (The Sun)
Manchester United have stepped up talks for Bologna’s Joshua Zirzkee and Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte over the past 48 hours. (Mirror)
Real Madrid are eyeing Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram as a direct replacement for the retiring Toni Kroos. (SPORT – Spain)
Juventus are stepping up their efforts to sign Thuram, with a transfer potentially set to include 19-year-old Joseph Nonge Boende. (Tuttosport – Italy)
AC Milan are negotiating with Chelsea over a move for 20-year-old midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka. (Gianluca Di Marzio – Italy)
Liverpool are eyeing a move for Georgia’s Euro 2024 goalkeeper hero Giorgi Mamardashvili, with Alisson still a transfer target for the Saudi Pro League. (Radio Marca – Spain)
Tottenham Hotspur are favourites to sign in-demand AS Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana this summer. (Tutto Juve – Italy)
Wilfried Zaha could be heading back to the Premier League just one year after joining Galatasaray on a £300,000-per-week contract. Crystal Palace, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are keen. (Mirror)
Brentford have reached a verbal agreement with Leeds United over a £35m deal for teenager Archie Gray. (Nizaar Kinsella – BBC Sport)
Borussia Dortmund look to have seen off competition from Bayern Munich in the race for Atalanta teenager Samuele Inacio. (Sky Sports Germany)
Newcastle United are trying to sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest and could use Elliot Anderson as a sweetener to any potential deal. (Sky Sports)
Crystal Palace are interested in signing Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal. The 23-year-old is expected to be available for transfer despite his willingness to stay at the Emirates Stadium. (The Sun)
West Ham United have contacted Metz over Georgia’s Euro 2024 goalscoring hero Georges Mikautadze and are also tracking Lyon defender Jake O’Brien. (The Guardian)
Atlanta United left-back Caleb Wiley could be heading to Patrick Vieira-managed Strasbourg ahead of a potential move to Chelsea. (L’Equipe – France)