Incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is plotting a move for Christian Eriksen, who has impressed since returning to football with Brentford.

Manchester City are said to have turned down the opportunity to sign Paul Pogba on a free transfer. They instead want to battle Chelsea and United for West Ham star Declan Rice.

Roma could look to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek, with Jose Mourinho including the England international on a list of targets that also includes Nemanja Matic.

Arsenal are prepared to part with £50m to sign Tammy Abraham from Roma, with current strikers Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah facing uncertain futures. Their technical director Edu has also said the club will focus on signing „one or two“ players this summer.

Antonio Rudiger rejected a contract offer worth £200,000 a week from Chelsea before sanctions were placed on Roman Abramovich.

Contract talks between Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain are moving in a ‚positive direction‘, despite Real Madrid’s interest in the Frenchman.

West Ham will consider signing Michael Keane from Everton in the summer if the Toffees are relegated.

Tottenham are lining up a shock move for Bayern Munich star and former Arsenal forward Serge Gnabry.

Aston Villa have intensified their pursuit of Duje Caleta-Car after manager Steven Gerrard watched the Croatian defender in a recent Marseille game.

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