TOP STORY: Barca make Kimmich a priority
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Barcelona will look to make Bayern Munich right-back and midfielder Joshua Kimmich a priority this summer, according to Sport.
With former Bayern boss Hansi Flick "on course" to take the reins at Barcelona next season, a source told ESPN, with the 59-year-old is reportedly eager to add to the full-back options at the club.
Kimmich reportedly has been identified as an ideal fit for the Blaugrana. The 29-year-Old Germany international's contract has little more than 12 months left to run, which leaves Bayern in a difficult situation: risk losing him as a free agent next year, or part ways this summer.
Barcelona's financial restraints could make a deal difficult to complete, however. They have been under pressure to reduce their wage bill and raise funds through outgoing transfers, with the club potentially needing to adopt a one-in-one-out policy, which could complicate a deal.
Kimmich made 49 appearances for Bayern across all competitions last season, registering two goals and 10 assists in the process. He and Flick previously worked together both at Bayern and with the national team.
Safonov to join PSG
Paris Saint-Germain are closing on a deal to land Krasnodar goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, says Fabrizio Romano.
Safonov, 25, has spent his whole career at the club and is a Russia international.
PSG are keen to bring in competition for first-choice goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and are ready to spend a fee of €20m with add-ons included.
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Monaco eye Broja to replace Ben Yedder
Monaco striker Wissam Ben Yedder will leave the French club this summer, but could be replaced by Chelsea striker Armando Broja, according to L’Équipe.
Broja, 22, has slipped down the pecking order at Chelsea and managed just one goal and one assist from 21 Premier League games this season.
FC Metz’s Georges Mikautadze and FC Salzburg’s Karim Konaté are also on Monaco's shortlist, while they will have to pay around €25m to land Broja if they want him.
Madrid to move for Saliba?
Real Madrid could be ready to move for Arsenal defender William Saliba, according to TalkSPORT.
Saliba, 23, had spells on loan with former side St Etienne, as well as Marseille, before breaking into the Gunners' first team. And now his transfer could be worth around £150m, after he signed a new contract recently.
Madrid will look to bolster their defence, and have been linked with Lille's Leny Yoro, Bayern’s Alphonso Davies and Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.
But all of those players' transfers would cost a lot less, so it's hard to see why they would want to go for Saliba.
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Everton open to £50m offers to sign Onana
Everton are ready to accept any offer of £50m to sign midfielder Amadou Onana before June 30, says Football Insider.
The Premier League club need to move players on to avoid any further issues with profit and sustainability rules, having been docked two points this season already on appeal.
Onana, 22, has attracted plenty of interest from a host of top clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern Munich.
The Belgium international has a contract until 2027 but is ready to make a step up and Everton would make a profit after signing him for £33m from French side Lille in 2022.
Man United battle for teen ace Dipepa
Manchester United are looking to land young players as part of their new transfer strategy and Port Vale forward Baylee Dipepa is on their shortlist, says The Daily Mail.
Despite his age, Dipepa, 17, has made 26 first-team appearances in League One and the EFL Trophy and is the club's second youngest goal scorer ever.
The England U17 international is also being tracked by Aston Villa, Newcastle, West Ham, RB Leipzig, and Borussia Dortmund. But United are reported to be leading the race.
Al Hilal eye €100m move for Leao
Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal are willing to pay €100m to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, says O Jogo.
Leao, 24, has bagged 57 goals and 50 assists in 209 appearances for Milan since 2019, and signed a contract recently with a release clause of €175m.
That fee is too high for any interested party, but Al Hilal are looking to make a statement of intent and land the Portugal international from under the noses of Chelsea.
Williams on Arsenal radar
Arsenal are considering a €50m move to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, according to Football Transfers.
Williams, 21, is considered one of the top young talents in Europe and had seven goals and 17 assists from 36 games this season.
The Spain international plays on the left wing and would replace Gabriel Martinelli, who the report states is set to be used as more of a rotation option by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta next season.
Athletic will be powerless to stop Williams leaving if a €50m offer is made, as that's the release clause in his contract. Paris Saint-Germain are also reported to be interested in activating it.
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Mbappé says likely Real Madrid transfer 'days' away
Kylian Mbappé said he will announce his next career move in a "few days" after winning the French Cup with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.
Mbappé is widely expected to join Real Madrid having already confirmed he will leave PSG when his contract expires this summer.
After his team's 2-1 win over Lyon in the final, Mbappé was asked by reporters why he is yet to formally reveal his next club.
"Because I think the best thing to do is to finish saying goodbye," the France captain said in the mixed zone of the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille. "All I wanted was to finish well. There is a time for everything. I will announce my new club in due course. It will be only a few days away so there is no problem."
Barca to make offer to Thiago Alcantara
Barcelona have contacted Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara about becoming a player-assistant to new head coach Hansi Flick, says AS.
Thiago, 33, is set to leave Liverpool once his contract expires this summer but could be tempted into continuing his career. The Spain international has struggled with fitness issues of late, but enjoyed his time with Flick at Bayern between 2013-2020.
Former Barcelona stars Marc Bartra and Javi MartÃnez are also reported to be on the club's shortlist.
Chelsea eye Trafford move
Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford is on the radar of Chelsea, says The Sun.
Trafford, 21, is part of the initial 33-man England squad for Euro 2024 and joined Burnley from Manchester City for £15m last summer.
He shone for England as they won the Under-21 Euros last summer but has struggled a bit for form this season and was dropped by Burnley boss Vincent Kompany.
Chelsea are looking for a new long-term No. 1, with doubts over the quality of Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic, and are starting to ramp up the search following manager Mauricio Pochettino's exit this week.
De Bruyne to stay at City
Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is expected to extend his contract, says The Mirror.
De Bruyne, 32, was substituted midway through the second half of the FA Cup final defeat to Man United on Saturday and reports have suggested that his advisers have been in talks with Saudi Pro League clubs over a possible move.
The Belgium international isn't ready to quit playing at the top level just yet, though, and had six goals and 18 assists from his 26 games this season.
His contract expires in 2025, so there is a bit of time to figure out his future.
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Barca to move Raphinha out, Diaz in?
Barcelona could move for Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, according to AS.
Diaz, 27, moved to Anfield from FC Porto in 2022 for €45m and had 13 goals in 51 games this season. The Colombia international is reportedly ready to move on and a fee of €80m could get a deal done.
Barca's sporting director Deco is an admirer and, due to the club's financial situation, may look to move on Brazil forward Raphinha to fund a move for Diaz.
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Erik ten Hag sends message to Man United board after FA Cup win
Erik ten Hag has aimed a pointed dig at Manchester United's owners by saying that if they do not want him as their manager, he will win trophies for another club.
Ten Hag lifted his second piece of silverware in as many seasons at Old Trafford thanks to United's surprise 2-1 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
The Dutchman said he is still in the dark about whether he will remain manager next season, but insisted he will continue to win trophies -- whether he's at United or elsewhere.
"Two trophies in two years is not bad, three finals in two years is not bad," Ten Hag told a postmatch news conference Saturday. "If they don't want me, then I go somewhere else to win trophies because that is what I do."
PAPER TALK (by Rajan Hothi)
- VfB Stuttgart are looking to secure a loan move for Chelsea midfielder Omari Hutchinson, reports the Daily Mirror. It is reported that the Bundesliga club will join Ajax Amsterdam and Feyenoord, alongside Borussia Monchengladbach, in the race for the 20-year-old this summer. Hutchinson spent last season on loan at Ipswich Town, where he notched ten goals and five assists to help the Tractor Boys win promotion to the Premier League.
- Aston Villa are keen to part ways with midfielder Philippe Coutinho, writes Rudy Galetti. The 31-year-old former Brazil international spent last season on loan with Qatar outfit Al-Duhail, and Villa will again look to find a new home for the former Liverpool standout. Coutinho is reportedly not in manager Unai Emery's planes for next season, and the club would accept either a loan or permanent move.
- West Ham United are among the Premier League clubs who could be tempted to swoop for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, according to Football Insider. The Blues are said to be open to offers for the 24-year-old this summer as the club look to balance the books by moving on from several players. While West Ham and other top-flight sides -- such as Fulham and Nottingham Forest -- have been linked to the defender, it is reported that other clubs in Europe are also showing an interest in Chalobah.
- Aston Villa have reached an agreement for Luton Town midfielder Ross Barkley, reports Football Insider. The 30-year-old will complete a move from Luton Town in the coming days, following the Hatters' relegation from the Premier League, with Barkley said to be keen to play in the UEFA Champions League again, which has given Villa an advantage over their Premier League rivals, with Newcastle United also named as an interested party.
- Newcastle midfielder Miguel Almirón could finalise a move to Saudi Arabia this summer, writes Football Insider. The Magpies are keen to sanction several departures to balance the books.
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