Chelsea have shown further interest in signing Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak this summer, reports Sky Sports.
New Blues manager Enzo Maresca is keen to add a proven Premier League goal scorer to his squad, and the 24-year-old Sweden international fits that description. He scored 25 goals across all competitions last season, including 21 goals from 30 league appearances, achieving that tally despite missing two parts of the season due to a recurring groin injury.
The Magpies need to offload a player to comply with Profitability and Sustainability Regulations before July 1, and it reportedly would take a transfer fee of more than £100 million to consider letting their main striker depart. The club don't want to see any of their key players leave but are aware that they could incur a points deduction if they raise funds through outgoing transfers.
Chelsea's first enquiry landed earlier this week and there was further contact between the two clubs on Friday.
Stuttgart close on Undav
Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg reports that Deniz Undav has internally made it clear that he wants to stay at Stuttgart rather than returning to Brighton & Hove Albion following the expiration of his loan.
The clubs are still in tough negotiations, while Stuttgart have already agreed personal terms with the 27-year-old striker on a contract that would last until 2027 or 2028.
Chelsea name fee for Lukaku deal
Gianluca Di Marzio claims that Chelsea insist want a transfer fee of £45m for Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku.
Lukaku, 31, signed from Inter for €115m in 2022 but has been on loan for the last two seasons -- including at Roma for 2023-24.
Keen to move on permanently, Lukaku has no future at Stamford Bridge. Indeed, his future looks to lie in Italy but AC Milan and Napoli are hoping that his price drops over the summer.
Atletico keen on Hancko
Atletico Madrid won’t stop looking to strengthen their backline when Robin Le Normand is signed from Real Sociedad.
Marca suggests that Los Colchoneros are already in negotiations with Feyenoord for David Hancko -- although there is currently a stand-off between the clubs.
Feyenoord want €35m for the 26-year-old, while Atleti are only willing to offer €25m, but could include bonuses.
Como want Varane
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Como continue to work on a deal for Raphael Varane, with talks ongoing for the former Manchester United centre-back who is becoming a free agent.
The 31-year-old will be in Italy to discuss contract terms with Como and have face-to-face talks with assistant manager Cesc Fabregas.
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Barca want €90m transfer fee for Raphinha
Barcelona will only allow Raphinha to leave if they receive a transfer fee of at least €90m, reports Mundo Deportivo.
Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Athletic Club’s Nico Williams are the primary candidates to replace the 27-year-old Brazil international if a move goes ahead.
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Man United eye De Ligt
Manchester United are seriously considering a move to sign Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, reports The Athletic, which adds that the 24-year-old Netherlands international is seen as an increasingly viable option for their backline.
There haven't yet been any negotiations between the clubs and any potential move is independent of their efforts to sign Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.
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What do Europe's big clubs need?
The transfer window is already open in the Premier League and opens on July 1 in the German Bundesliga, French Ligue 1, Spanish LaLiga and Italian Serie A, as clubs have been busy planning their business after a long season. There were plenty of big moves last summer, so can we expect a repeat?
ESPN reporters have everything you need to know about the top teams' hopes as they delve into deals that might be in the cards. Who will come in? Who will depart?
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PAPER TALK (by Danny Lewis)
- Fabrizio Romano writes that the Old Trafford outfit and Paris Saint-Germain have been in touch again regarding Manuel Ugarte. PSG are willing to let the 23-year-old Uruguay midfielder leave and he is open to a move to the Premier League, although there are also other clubs interested.
- Juventus, Bayern Munich and various Premier League clubs are all interested in Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, according to The Mail. La Dea face a struggle to keep the 26-year-old Nigeria international, as he is happy in Italy but is also keeping his options open going into preseason.
- Real Madrid are interested in Sporting CP centre-back Gonçalo Inacio rather than António Silva of Benfica, according to AS. Inacio has impressed at club level this season and has a €60m release clause in his contract.
- AC Milan could look to sign Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku and AS Roma's Tammy Abraham as an alternative to Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. The Rossoneri were willing to pay Zirkzee's €40m release clause but the 23-year-old's agent, Kia Joorabchian, is said to be demanding €15m in commission, which means the total financial package would be similar to what is required to sign Lukaku or Abraham.
- Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman is among the players that Fenerbahce dream of signing this summer, reports Sky Sport Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg. It's an unlikely deal, however, as the 28-year-old has other plans.
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