Monday’s transfer rumours, news and done deals: Liverpool’s James Milner targeted by PSG, Sergio Ramos wants Real Madrid exit
Review the day’s transfer news, reports and done deals
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Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and more are open for business with the summer transfer window now officially open.
Arsenal are set to push on with their first signing of the summer with a bid for Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser set to be lodged following this week's Europa League final. A new centre-back is high on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's priority list at United with Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly and Leicester's Harry Maguire both options. Crystal Palace's Aaron Wan-Bissaka is another on the Norwegian's radar. It won't just be incomings at Old Trafford, however, with Paul Pogba a high-profile target for Real Madrid and Alexis Sanchez on his way out with Inter Milan and Juventus fighting it out for his signature - if he drops his wage demands. And Liverpool could be active too as they look to go one better after failing to win the Premier League title by just a single point.
See all of Saturday's transfer rumours below:
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James Rodriguez has offers from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Mundo Deportivo claim the Real Madrid star, who has just ended a two-year loan spell with Bayern, will wait on the decision of the Bundesliga champions, who have an option on the player.
The 27-year-old has two years remaining on his contract, meaning Real could receive a big fee to help revamp their squad under Zinedine Zidane.
Sergio Ramos has asked to leave Real Madrid on a free transfer to China.
That's according Spanish TV programme Jugones, who insist the Real captain could be set to end his glittering spell at the Bernabeu, which has included four La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues in 14 years.
Florentino Perez reportedly reacted angrily to the request, insisting he would not grant him his wish.
Matthijs De Ligt has responded to reports he will join Manchester United in a deal that would see him earn £350,000 per week.
The Ajax star insists the reports make him laugh.
"I have read the reports about Manchester United,’ De Ligt told FOX Sports.
"I have seen the salary I would get, too. Would you take it?’ ‘People should take these reports with a grain of salt. The stories are funny though. ‘Everyone has been talking about my future for a year now. One day I will go there, and the next day I will go somewhere else.
"I have made quite a tour through Europe haven’t I? ‘My focus is on the Nations League and after that I will see what will happen."
Jan Vertonghen has confirmed he will be fit enough to start for Tottenham in the Champions League final vs Liverpool.
The Belgian centre-back picked up the right ankle knock after Spurs’ dramatic semi-final win over Ajax.
Some reports suggested he sustained the injury during the celebrations after Lucas Moura’s stoppage time winner.
Harry Kane injury update
Tottenham's talisman has a ‘very positive’ update on his injury ahead of the Champions League final next week
Nicolas Pepe update
Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal transfer target Nicolas Pepe of Lille is now said to be attracting attention from PSG and Atletico Madrid, according to France Football.
Inter Milan have made an €60m but are yet to receive a response.
Abraham addresses Aston Villa future
The on-loan Chelsea forward said "never say never" when asked whether he may continue to play for Aston Villa next season.
Chelsea are unlikely to be able to sign any new players in the next transfer window and may rely on Tammy Abraham to lead their attacking line.
The Villa forward has been prolific in the Championship this season and played in the 2-1 Wembley play-off final win against Derby.
Lampard discusses his Derby future
Frank Lampard was asked about his future as Derby manager following speculation that Chelsea will turn to him should they want to replace Maurizio Sarri this summer.
After Derby's 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa in the play-off final, Lampard said: "I'm not interested in the speculation. I will meet with Mel Morris next week. I love working here."
West Ham hit wall in pursuit of Andre Gomes
West Ham have had an £18m bid rejected by Barcelona for Andre Gomes, according to Sky Sports.
The playmaker caught the eye of several Premier League clubs during his loan spell at Everton this season.
Barcelona are thought to want closer to £25m for the 25-year-old.
Morata: I want to end career at Atletico
Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata says he wants to remain an Atletico Madrid player for as long as possible.
Morata returned to Madrid after a £70 move to Chelsea turned sour in his second year at Stamford Bridge.
The forward joined Diego Simeone's side on-loan in January and has no desire to return to west London.
"I am very clear that I want to stay here," the former Atletico youth player told Spanish sports newspaper Marca.
"Leaving here has not crossed my mind. I want it to be resolved as soon as possible. I'm happy here. I want to be here for all the years I have left as a professional.
"If it was solely down to me, I would have signed my contract with Atletico.
"It's what I want, but there are contract matters. I did everything possible to come here and I will do my best to stay."
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