Tuesday’s transfer news and rumours: Manchester United set Paul Pogba asking price as Liverpool chase as Romelu Lukaku nears departure
Review all the day’s news, rumours, gossip and done deals
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and more are set to be busy in the summer transfer window.
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.
Review all the day’s transfer stories:
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Wilfried Zaha has told Crystal Palace that he wants to leave this summer, according to the Daily Mail.
Arsenal and Chelsea are long-term admirers but Palace's £80m valuation could put both off.
A move abroad shouldn't be ruled out with Borussia Dortmund keen back in January.
Aston Villa promotion hero Jack Grealish thought he was joining Tottenham at the start of the season.
The Englishman looked all set to go only for his move to north London to not materialise back in August, him stay in the Midlands, be made captain and guide his team back to the Premier League via the play-offs.
It's been quite the journey.
“I thought I was gone as well! That’s why I was waving goodbye to the fans, but I think everything happens for a reason.
“Especially after this season; I ended up staying, scored twice against the Blues, dreams come true!”
Manager Gennaro Gattuso is leaving AC Milan with immediate effect, the club have announced.
The Rossoneri finished outside of the Champions League qualification spots on the final day of the Serie A season.
CEO Ivan Gazidis said: "I have had the privilege to get to know Rino Gattuso over the past six months since my arrival at the Club.
"Rino has given everything to our efforts this season, and has worked tirelessly, always taking full responsibility, putting the club above every other consideration.
"I want to say from the bottom of our hearts, thank you Rino".
Norwich City midfielder Marco Stiepermann has signed a new three-year contract with the Canaries.
“It is a great honour to be asked to stay at this Club," Stiepermann said. "It’s always a very proud moment for me to pull on the shirt every week.
“I’m happy that I’ve been able to help the team a lot this season. There was no doubt in my mind to sign this new contract and I’m looking forward to three more years here.
“I feel so happy in Norwich and my family does too. It was a tough first season but the manager [Daniel Farke] spoke to me and just wanted me to be a midfield player.
“That was a sign of a new chapter for me. I gave my best in the attacking position and did quite well so I’m very happy.”
Southampton are ready to sell striker Sam Gallagher, according to Sky Sports News.
Gallagher has two years remaining on his contract but only made six appearances last season, with a host of Championship clubs reportedly interested.
Bournemouth are targeting Liverpool back-up goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, according to The Sun.
Mignolet only made two appearances for Jurgen Klopp's side this season, while the Cherries are preparing for the departure of Asmir Begovic.
Alvaro Morata hopes his 18-month loan deal from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea will be made permanent.
"I have been clear that I want to be here," Morata told Marca.
"It's not even in my head to leave this club. 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. As long as the people love me and are happy with my work, I want to be here. I have found happiness here, I'm where I want to be."
Atletico are targeting highly-coveted Portuguese teenager Joao Felix as a replacement for Antoine Griezmann, according to Marca.
The 19-year-old Benfica starlet, who is being tracked by a number of Europe's elite clubs, may cost up to £100m.
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