Transfer news LIVE As Manchester United Prepare To Splash The Cash Plus Arsenal And Liverpool Latest

The domestic football season is all but over, which means the transfer window is almost among us. We'll bring you all the latest gossip, Rumors and done deals

    Where will these three end up at the end of the transfer window

Jose Mourinho is on his way to Manchester - and he is ready to bring some big names with him.

The Portuguese has agreed terms to take over at Old Trafford after Louis van Gaal was finally put out of his misery.

He looks set to make Zlatan Ibrahimovic his first signing and there will be plenty more to follow.

Meanwhile at Arsenal, Granit Xhaka is on his way while Liverpool have also started spending with a deal for goalkeeper Loris Karius.

The window might not be open yet but there is still plenty of gossip to dig your teeth into.

Join us here for all the latest transfer news , gossip and done deals throughout the day.

Morata set for crunch talks

Arsenal target Alvaro Morata’s camp will meet with Real Madrid next week as they look to resolve his future.

The Juventus forward would prefer to know where he will be playing next season before heading to the European Championships with Spain, and agent Juanma Lopez will be among those in Madrid next week to find out if the Bernabeu club see a future for the 23-year-old.

Real Madrid have verbally communicated their intention to exercise their €30million (£24m) buyback clause on Morata, after selling him to the Italian giants two years ago, and are expected to lodge the official bid after discussions with the player’s representatives.

But while they are expected to immediately sell him for a significant profit, there remains a small chance that coach Zinedine Zidane decides to keep the Spanish international in Madrid.

Arsenal, both Manchester clubs and Chelsea are all interested in the striker, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

 Barcelona chase Sidnei

Barcelona have turned their attentions to Deportivo La Coruña defender Sidnei after failing in a deal to bring Marquinhos to the Nou Camp.

The double winners’ sporting director Robert Fernandez has spent months scouting central defenders that could come in to improve the club’s depth at the position afterLuis Enrique made it their number one priority for the summer.

Barca were hunting for a young central defender ready to step into the elite and originally were considering the likes of John Stones, Aymeric Laporte and Marquinhos.

All three now appear to have fallen by the wayside , however, with the Paris Saint-Germain man the final player to be scrubbed from the list.

Marquinhos ended the season atop Barcelona’s shortlist but, even after convincing the player to vocalise his desire to leave Paris, found that PSG were not willing to consider selling the defender.

Reports in France suggest Everton and Swansea are battling it out for Montpellier’s Bryan Dabo.

Dabo spent six months on loan at Blackburn in 2014 without making a senior appearance.

He has impressed for the Ligue 1 side and now L’Equipe are reporting he could be on his way back to the Premier League.

A £2m move has been touted.

Messi will return to Argentina

Lionel Messi plans to return to Argentina when his time with Barcelona is up.

The Ballon d’Or winner has been linked with a move to Manchester City in recent times to link up with Pep Guardiola.

He has previously rejected the idea and insists he will only leave Barca to head home.

I grew up here, my life is here.

Barcelona gave me everything I have, but one day I’d like to go back to Argentina.

I didn’t really get the chance to enjoy growing up in Rosario with my family.

Arsenal are weighing up a move for Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani, according to reports in Portugal.

The Algerian striker has been linked with Leicester in recent times, while Tottenham are also thought to be keen.

But Portuguese TV station SIC Noticias claim Arsene Wenger is ready to move for the striker.

Arsenal are also keen on Alvaro Morata but may be put off by his price tag.

Koeman staying put

Ronald Koeman is set to sign a new two-year contract at Southampton – after changing agents.

The Saints boss has dumped Guido Albers, who also represents fellow Everton managerial target Frank de Boer, and replaced him with Rob Jansen.

Jansen has been in talks with the St Mary’s board to hammer out a deal whileKoeman, 53 , is on holiday in Portugal.

The Dutchman is currently scheduled to become a free agent next summer and was stalling on an extension, sparking fears he may leave at the end of his deal.

But he is now ready to commit to staying on the South Coast, with his annual pay rising from £2million to £2.5m.

Arsenal gossip round-up

Arsenal target N’Golo Kante has rejected a new contract from Leicester, according to Le Parisien.

But the Gunners will face stiff competition from French giants Paris Saint-Germain, who are alleged to be ‘desperate’ to sign him.

The France international is believed to have twice spoken to PSG’s representatives and they have another meeting planned.

But with Leicester reportedly resigned to losing their pint-sized midfielder this summer, Arsenal are likely to step up their interest.

Read more Arsenal gossip here.

Liverpool gossip round-up

Liverpool are leading the race for Croatian sensation Ante Coric, according to Sportske.

The Dinamo Zagreb star has impressed in their title-winning season and has been linked with a £11million move to the Premier League.

The Reds will have to battle with Tottenham for his signature, however, but Dinamo are believed to prefer selling to Liverpool - as they will not come up against them in Europe this season.

Coric, 19, is expected to be in the Croatian squad for the Euros this summer.

Read more Liverpool gossip here.

Man United gossip round-up

Manchester United hope that Jose Mourinho’s arrival can help lure Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford, according to the Daily Star.

Ronaldo is reportedly free to leave Real Madrid if an offer comes in which matches their £80million price tag.

The Portuguese winger works with agent Jorge Mendes, the man who has orchestrated Mourinho’s move to United in recent months.

United are in dire need of a new marquee signing - but their lack of Champions League football could thwart the deal.

Read more United gossip here.

This one worked out alright, didn’t it?

Bale joined Tottenham as a fresh-faced teenage left-back.

He’s now one of the best players in the world.

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Chelsea have told Everton they will not pay £65m for Romelu Lukaku.

The Belgian looks certain to depart Goodison Park this summer and appears to be eyeing a return to Stamford Bridge.

But new Blues boss Antonio Conte is not willing to pay Everton’s asking price.

According to the Express, Chelsea have told their Premier League rivals they will look elsewhere if they can’t be haggled down.

Karius wants Liverpool No.1 spot

Loris Karius has said he wouldn’t have joined Liverpool if he didn’t believe he was capable of becoming the Reds’ No 1 goalkeeper.

The 22-year-old, who was once in Manchester City’s youth team, completed his medical at Melwood on Tuesday and will officially join the Anfield club when the transfer window opens on 1 July.

Liverpool have paid Bundesliga side FSV Mainz £4.7million for the young stopper’s services.

Karius’ main competition for a place in the team will be provided by current first-choice goalkeeper Mignolet, and the highly-rated German believes he has what it takes to take his place in the team.

“I’m confident. I’ve played almost 100 league games in Germany, so I’m young, but I’m experienced. I’m not afraid of anything.

Battle for Stones

jose Mourinho wants to take John Stones to Manchester United.

The Everton defender was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea last summer, with the Blues having three bids knocked back.

He endured a disappointing season at Goodison Park but the big boys are set to circle again this time around.

City have also been linked and according to the Mail, Mourinho and Guardiola are set to go to war over him.

Barcelona are in the frame too and Stones has a big decision to make.

Wednesday's paper gossip

He’s on the way back, folks.

It’s barely been six months since Chelsea vanquished Jose Mourinho, but the Special One is set to return to the Premier League, this time in the Manchester United dugout.

The Portuguese is on the brink of replacing Loius van Gaal at Old Trafford and his arrival will likely be followed by a number of big-name transfers.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been strongly linked with a move, as Mourinho looks to build a squad in his own image.

Here are all the latest stories from Wednesday’s papers.

Greetings!

Good morning ladies and gentlemen!

Welcome to today’s live transfer blog.

It may be over another month until the window officially swings open but that means nothing in our game.

There are plenty of rumours to dig your teeth into - and we will have everything you need, right here.

Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to follow Jose Mourinho to Manchester United?

Who else will the Portuguese take to Old Trafford with him?

And when will Arsenal seal their deal for Granit Xhaka?

Let’s hope for some clarification on those later today but if you don’t want to miss a beat, stay right here with us.

Here we go.

Source:mirror