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Inter, PSG to fight over Lukaku
Serie A side Inter and Ligue 1 outfit PSG are set to fight it out over the signing of Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku.
The Express claims that the French side would be willing to pay United back nearly all the money spent on the forward.
But the Belgian has made it clear in the past that he would like to make the jump to Italy, keeping Inter in the running for his signature.
Man Utd to challenge PSG for Everton’s Gueye
Idrissa Gueye has played his final match for Everton, with both Manchester United and PSG circling the midfielder, according to the Daily Mail.
The Merseyside club are looking to collect around £40 million? ($52m), with both clubs looking willing to match that number to land the 29-year-old.
Spurs join Gedson race
Tottenham have joined in the race to land Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes, the Mirror reports.
The 20-year-old midfielder has already drawn looks from Liverpool and Manchester United, but the report claims that Spurs are willing to make the biggest play for him as Mauricio Pochettino looks to refresh his squad.
Begovic to leave Bournemouth over playing time
Asmir Begovic is set to seek a route out of Bournemouth after being frustrated with his lack of playing time recently, according to the Daily Mail.
The Bosnian goalkeeper started the season as first choice and played in every league game until he was dropped against West Ham in January following a run of nine defeats in 12 games, and has played just twice since.
Teenager Mark Travers made his debut against Tottenham and produced a string of fine saves in the first half, providing further competition between the sticks ahead of next season.
Arsenal look to tie strike duo down
Arsenal are hoping to tie star strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette down to long-term contracts, according to the Daily Mail.
Both are likely to be offered around £250,000 a week to entice them to commit their futures to the Gunners.
The pair have been directly involved in 69 goals in 97 games across all competitions this season and have been Arsenal’s best players under Unai Emery.
Man United quoted £52m for Benfica’s Dias
Manchester United have been told they’ll have to pay £52 million ($68m) for Benfica star Ruben Dias.
The Sun claims the Portuguese club have named their price for the 21-year-old centre-back, who is one of three hot prospects the club are expected to struggle to keep this summer.
Atletico Madrid, PSG to pounce on Richarlison
Everton’s Richarlison is a hot property this summer, with Atletico Madrid and PSG both chasing the Brazilian.
The Mirror claims the £70 million? ($91m) rated striker has caught the eye of the French and Spanish sides, who see him as a perfect replacement for departing stars.
Everton, Spurs consider full-back swap
Tottenham are weighing up a swap deal with Everton to trade left-back Lucas Digne for Danny Rose, as reported in the Daily Star.
Spurs are interested in French international Digne, but would only consider the move if Rose were to go the other way.