Tuesday's transfer news: Eden Hazard closes in on Real Madrid move while Paul Pogba saga set to run and run
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Your support makes all the difference.Eden Hazard is nearing his dream move from Chelsea to Real Madrid but the Blues are playing hardball and want £100m for the brilliant Belgian.
Madrid are set to be active this summer, with Paul Pogba looking likely to be the window's deal that runs and runs. The club are also interested in signing Tottenham's Christian Eriksen.
Both Manchester clubs are also set to strengthen, with City looking to splurge before any transfer ban comes into place, while United are eyeing a series of options at centre-half. Re-live the day's major news lines:
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Newcastle United are still "very interested" in signing PSG left-back Stanley N'Soki, Paris United reports.
The 20-year-old Frenchman was linked with a loan move to Tyneside last summer and in January but nothing materialised, however PSG are willing to do a deal if the right offer comes in.
The Magpies will have to fight off interest from Borussia Dortmund, Lille and Marseille if they want to land the France under-21 international.
A summer of upheaval awaits both Real Madrid and Atletico.
Barcelona are champions once again and with Diego Simeone having a number of key players taken from him and Zinedine Zidane's power struggle at the Bernabeu, it promises to be a fascinating summer.
Paul Pogba may not even be the No 1 target, though Zidane's desire is paramount.
Real Madrid have made an initial move for Paul Pogba, as it is understood intermediaries are now discussing a potential deal for the Manchester United star.
The 26-year-old actively wants to leave for the Bernabeu in this window, and is one of the main summer targets of Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, who so wants Pogba he has agreed to compromise on preferred number-one Keylor Navas.
Zidane has agreed to sell the Costa Rican, to try and aid and fund the purchase of Pogba.
Sporting are expected to make an approach for young Liverpool winger Rafael Camacho, O Jogo has reported.
The 18-year-old, who is originally from Lisbon and played for Sporting's academy from 2008 to 2013, has only made two appearances for Liverpool, with his only start coming in their FA Cup third round defeat to Wolves.
Unsuccessful talks have taken place already between Camacho's team and English and Italian sides, but Sporting hope to use good relations with the Merseyside club to bring the youngster back to Portugal.
Lucas Perez is keen to return to Spain, just one season after signing for West Ham.
Estadio Deportivo reports that Perez, 30 was close to joining Real Betis in January and is apparently hopeful that it can happen this summer.
The Spaniard has only managed three goals in 15 league appearances this season after joining from Arsenal in a £4m move last year.
Roma's Nicolo Zaniolo is Tottenham Hotspur's latest transfer target, according to CalcioMercato.
Scouts were sent to Sunday's 2-0 victory over Juventus to watch the 19-year-old midfielder, who is seen by some as the future of Italian football.
Spurs would have to fork out around £43m to bring Zaniolo to north London and face competition from Man City for his signature.
Spurs are also interested in signing Bristol City defender Lloyd Kelly.
Football Insider is reporting that they are lining up the highly-rated 20-year-old to replace Jan Vertonghen, whose contract runs out next year.
Liverpool and Southampton have also been keeping their eyes on the England under-21 player.
Reece Oxford is close to joining Augsburg on a permanent basis, according to Sky Sports.
The 20-year-old defender has made seven appearances for the Bundesliga club after joining on loan in January and has impressed coach Martin Schmidt.
A £3m deal has reportedly been agreed with parent-club West Ham.
Leicester and Arsenal are set to battle it out for 21-year-old Rennes winger Ismaila Sarr.
According to Daily Mail, Arsenal made an approach for the young Frenchman in March after their Europa League encounter and Leicester are the only other English club that have shown genuine interest in the £25m rated player, however Roma and AC Milan are also keen.
The Senegal international scored the winning penalty in his side's French Cup final victory over PSG at the end of April.
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