Sunday's transfer news: Man Utd close on Aaron Wan-Bissaka, new Liverpool target emerges, Arsenal near first deal
The best of Sunday’s transfer news, rumours and done deals
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Your support makes all the difference.The summer transfer window is hotting up with clubs up and down the Premier League set to spend big.
Manchester United are set to be busy this summer and appear to be closing in on their second signing of the offseason. Crystal Palace's Aaron Wan-Bissaka appears close to a move after a breakthrough was finally reached between the two clubs that will see the England Under-21 international move to Old Trafford for upwards of £42m plus add ons. Sporting's Bruno Fernandes could well be close behind with the Red Devils now the favourites to sign him too.
It won't just be incomings, however, with Paul Pogba anxious to leave with Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain circling. Romelu Lukaku is all set to leave for Italy too while the club are desperate to get Alexis Sanchez's £500,000 per week off the books. Follow all of the latest below:
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Meanhile, Arsenal are set to push on with their first signing of the summer with a deal for Celtic's Kieran Tierney close. Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser and Belgian international Yannick Carrasco are also options being considered but money could be tight for Unai Emery and Co.
Champions Manchester City don't have any such problems and look set to strengthen an already stacked squad. Leicester City's Harry Maguire could arrive in a club record deal while Atletico Madrid's Rodri and Juve's Joao Cancelo appear near certainties to join him in what looks to be another busy summer at the Etihad.
Real Madrid are planning on signing Kylian Mbappe next summer.
The Paris Saint-Germain star's future in the French capital is far from certain with the 13-time European champions long-time admirers.
They've already splashed £300m this summer alone so are apparently content to wait 12 months before making their move.
That's according to AS.
Divock Origi is not going to leave Liverpool this summer.
The Mirror reports that Belgian forward Origi will be going nowhere in this transfer window, even though this runs the risk that Liverpool will lose him for free next year.
The 24-year-old enjoyed a remarkable renaissance at the club last year, producing at crucial times in the Premier League and Champions League.
The forward is understood to want more first-team football in the long term, but is prepared to spend another season with the European champions.
Manchester United have reportedly set their asking price for Romelu Lukaku.
The striker is Antonio Conte's top summer target after arriving at Inter Milan with the Mirror reporting that the Red Devils want £75m for the Belgian international.
Inter have some moving and shaking to do themselves with Conte apparently keen to see Mauro Icardi leave the club this offseason.
Burnley have told Joe Hart he can find a new club this summer.
The former England international is one of three high profile goalkeepers at Turf Moor with Tom Heaton and Nick Pope all vying for the No 1 shirt.
But Sean Dyche is moving to cut that number by one with Lille a possible destination for Hart according to the Daily Mail.
AC Milan are pushing hard to sign Lucas Torreira from Arsenal this summer.
The Uruguayan impressed in his first season in English football after signing from Sampdoria last summer.
But the 23-year-old struggled to adapt to the lifestyle in London sparking talk of a return to Italy this summer.
Gazzetta dello Sport say Milan have offered £35m for his services with Arsenal holding out for closer to £45m.
Juventus have joined the race for Tottenham's Kieran Trippier.
Spurs are willing to sell the England international this summer with Atletico Madrid and Napoli understood to be interested.
But Juve are apparently keen too according to the Daily Telegraph with a deal there to be done around the £25m mark.
Leeds youngster Jack Clarke is on the verge of joining Tottenham.
The Champions League finalists have been tracking the 18-year-old Englishman for some time with an offer of £15m finally set to get a deal done.
The Express suggest that Clarke will then be loaned back to the Championship for the 2019/20 season.
Manchester United are set to trigger the 12-month extension option in Marcus Rashford’s contract.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are both interested in the England international who has a year left to run on his current deal.
And The Sun say United are set to act imminently to make sure he doesn’t leave for free.
Rashford is said to want to double his money to upwards of £350,000 before he considers renewing terms at Old Trafford.
Arsenal have been told they must pay £13.5m if they want to sign Christopher Nkunku this summer.
The Gunners were keen on the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder back in January before opting to sign Denis Suarez on loan from Barcelona.
Unai Emery is a fan of 21-year-old Nkunku with RB Leipzig also monitoring his situation according to Le’Equipe.
Liverpool are said to be monitoring former player Philippe Coutinho.
The former Liverpool man has endured a miserable year-and-a-half at Barcelona and wants to quit the Camp Nou this summer.
And Le10 Sport say Liverpool remain in the hunt for their former star, with the Brazilian set to be available for far less than the £136m they sold him for two seasons ago.
Coutinho has been linked with a move to Chelsea while Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with a move.
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