Transfer news and football gossip: Liverpool chase James Rodriguez, Man United hopeful of Matthijs de Ligt deal, Arsenal target 30m Ryan Fraser
talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Friday’s papers and online…3Liverpool,Manchester UnitedandArsenalare all interested in signing James Rodriguez from Real Madrid, when he returns from his loan spell at Bayern Munich. (Daily Mirror)Manchester United are hopeful Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt will sign for them, having improved their 12m-a-year deal offered to the 19-year-old Dutchman. (Sport)Romelu Lukaku is a reported target for Inter Milan, with the Italian club set to offer 30m plus Croatia winger Ivan Perisic to sign the Red Devils striker.(Gazzetta dello Sport)Other reports claim Lukaku fearsUniteds70m asking price for him will scupper a move toSerie A, with Inter only are prepared to pay a maximum of 50m. (Daily Mirror)As well as Lukaku, Matteo Darmian, Juan Mata and Marcos Rojo are also likely to leaveOld Traffordthis summer.(Daily Mirror)Will Colombian star Rodriguez move to the Premier League this summer?getty3
Will Colombian star Rodriguez move to the Premier League this summer?
Bayern Munichpresident Uli Hoeness has confirmed the Bundesliga champions’ interest inManchester City winger Leroy Sane.(Suddeutsche Zeitung)Arsenalwant to sign winger Ryan Fraser after the Europa League final, with Bournemouthquoting 30m for the Scotland international.(The Independent)Manchester Unitedremain interested in France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who is set to leaveParis Saint-Germainon a free transfer this summer.(Manchester Evening News)

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Tottenham have made contact with Real Madrid in an attempt to start negotiations to sign Marco Asensio, but have been told 23-year-old midfielder is not for sale. (AS)Spurs will allow right-back Kieran Trippier to leave the club this summer for the right offer, with Napoli favourites to sign him. (The Independent)Manchester Citywant 15m for Fabian Delph, with a number of Premier League clubs interested in the 29-year-old midfielder.(The Sun)Matthijs de Ligt’s future could end up being one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer windowGetty3
Matthijs de Ligt’s future could end up being one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer window
Leeds Unitedare also interested in bringing England international Delph back to the club where he began his professional career.(Daily Star)Leedsowner Andrea Radrizzani says he is in talks with Marcelo Bielsa about the manager staying on at the Elland Road club after they missed out on promotion to the Premier League FULL STORYLeicester Citymanager Brendan Rodgers is plotting a move for English winger Patrick Roberts, who he managed during the 22-year-olds loan spell at Celtic and is available for a cut-price 4m fromManchester City. (The Sun)Fulham want to sign Dwight Gayle or Britt Assombalonga as a replacement for striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, if the 24-year-old Serb leaves Craven Cottage this summer. (Evening Standard)Newcastle Unitedboss Rafael Benitez has toldMarseilleandRomathat his main priority is agreeing a new contract at St James’ Park, after being approached about their managerial vacancies.(Chronicle)
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