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TRANSFER NEWS is coming thick and fast as Premier League clubs seek to boost their squads ahead of next season - and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest updates, gossip and done deals.
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TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal updates plus latest from across Europe.
Monday June 5
11:00: Newcastle are unlikely to make an approach for Arsenal full-back Kieran Gibbs, reports claim.
Toon boss Rafa Benitez is searching for a left-back to replace Paul Dummett next season, and was tipped to challenge for Gibbs.
However, ESPN claim Newcastle have been put off by Arsenal’s £15million valuation and have other targets in their sights.
10:50: Gareth Bale is enjoying life at Spanish champions Real Madrid and has committed his future to the club.
Bale, who joined Madrid in 2013, signed a contract extension in October to keep him at the club until 2022 but his future in Spain has been thrown into doubt following a frustrating injury-riddled campaign.
Manchester United were linked with a world-record £100m offer for the Welsh international, but Bale insists he’s going nowhere.
He said: “We are winning trophies and I am happy. I have signed a long-term contract at Madrid. My family is happy and I am happy, so yes we will continue what we are doing.”
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10:40: Everton would like Chelsea star Michy Batshuayi included as a makeweight in any deal that takes Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge.
Lukaku has been strongly linked with United and former club Chelsea, who allowed him to leave for £28million in 2014.
The Belgium international has two years left on his existing deal at Goodison Park and has refused to sign a new contract.
According to website ClubCall, Ronald Koeman is an admirer of the former Standard Liege striker and would like him added to any potential deal involving Lukaku.
10:30: Eidur Gudjohnsen believes his former Iceland team-mate Gylfi Sigurdsson could be tempted to leave Swansea if a big club comes in for him this summer.
Sigurdsson's future has been the subject of fierce scrutiny after a season in which he was one of the most effective performers in the Premier League.
Swansea are determined to hold on to their prize asset, but Everton and Tottenham have both been strongly linked with Sigurdsson.
Leicester could also see him as an ideal replacement for Riyad Mahrez, who has reportedly declared his wish to leave the Foxes this summer.
Gudjohnsen said: “Gylfi has had a really good season. He's obviously been one of the most important players in keeping Swansea in the Premier League.
"But he's come to an age where he might want to try his luck at a bigger club or even European football.”
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10:25: Manchester United are close to completing their first summer signing.
Portuguese newspaper ABola claim Jose Mourinho will secure Benfica centre-back Victor Lindelof’s signature by the end of the week.
The report states United will pay £30m (€35m) up front with another £4.3m (€5m) in performance-related add-ons.
Lindelof, 22, is away with the Sweden squad for their World Cup qualifier with France on Friday - but should sign a contract shortly after.
10:15: Barcelona outcast Arda Turan has agreed to join Arsenal, sensational reports claim.
According to Spanish website Eldesmarque, Turan has assured the Gunners that he would like sign this summer.
Barcelona value their Turkish international at £26million, but Arsenal are trying to negotiate a lower fee.
It’s believed the deal has been accelerated after Arsene Wenger signed his new two-year contract, and could be sewn up inside the next two weeks.
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09:35: Christian Benteke is trying to convince Liverpool loanee Mamadou Sakho to join Crystal Palace on a permanent basis.
Sakho, 27, impressed during his six-month spell at Selhurst Park and was pivotal in helping them avoid relegation.
Chairman Steve Parish has already admitted the Eagles will struggle to meet Liverpool’s £30m vacation.
But that hasn’t stopped Benteke from applying the pressure.
He said: “I tried to convince him to stay. But at the end of the day, it's up to him. He knows what he needs and what he wants to do.
"Obviously it won't be easy because of the demand, but we'll see. Hopefully, he's going to stay."
09:25: Olivier Giroud has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from Arsenal and targeted winning the Premier League title with the Gunners.
Giroud, 30, found his playing time reduced this past season as many of his 40 appearances for Arsenal came as a substitute - including a late cameo in the FA Cup final victory over Chelsea last week.
But the former Montpellier striker told French television show Telefoot he is not interested in a return to Ligue 1 at this time.
"I am not insensitive to the approaches of the French clubs and especially that of Marseille," he said.
"But my future is in the Premier League. I still have titles to win. After the FA Cup, we will go for the league title. That's my goal."
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09:15: Manchester United target Kasper Dolberg will stay at Ajax for another season, according to his agent.
Dolberg, 19, has enjoyed a phenomenal breakthrough season having netted 23 goals in 48 appearances in all competitions.
His exploits have seen a number of European clubs looking to secure his services, including Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United.
And although his agent Jens Steffensen admits there’s been a number of enquiries, he’s adamant his client will remain with Ajax.
He said: “I can say one thing – all the top European clubs have enquired about him. At the moment there is nothing concrete, there is nothing on paper. Kasper intends to remain at Ajax for another year.”
09.10: Anthony Martial's agent insists the Frenchman won't be leaving Manchester United anytime soon.
“Martial has two years left and there is no reason for him to leave Manchester today," Philippe Lamboley told Journal du Dimanche.
“If Ed Woodward tells me they want him to leave, things are different.
“But that is not what he told me during our last meeting.”
09:00: AC Milan are considering an approach for Chelsea striker Diego Costa.
Tuttomercatoweb claim the Serie A outfit have switched their attentions to Costa after seeing Alvaro Morata refuse a move back to Italy.
It’s believed AC Milan representatives have already spoken with Costa’s agent Jorge Mendes about a potential move to the San Siro.
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08:50: Liverpool are confident of completing the signing of Roma star Mohamed Salah, reports claim.
According to The Telegraph, Jurgen Klopp expects to finalise Salah’s move to Anfield later this week for a club-record fee in excess of £35million.
Roma rejected Liverpool’s initial £28million offer last week, but that’s not deterred Liverpool, who are prepared to offer the Egyptian a bumper £90,000 a-week contract at Anfield.
It’s believed Salah wants to leave and discussions will continue over the next few days.
08:45: Arsene Wenger is determined to sign Monaco superstar Kylian Mbappe.
The veteran manager’s future was clarified last week when it was announced he had signed a new two-year deal.
And he’s reportedly been handed a £150million war chest to rejuvenate his ranks with Mbappe on his shortlist.
France outlet L'Equipe claimed Monaco rejected Arsenal’s initial £87m offer, but TMW have reported that Wenger is desperate to bring Mbappe to the Emirates this summer.
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08:40: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is prepared to to sell goalkeeper David de Gea for £22million plus Alvaro Morata.
He said: “Morata said last night his dream is to stay at Madrid… but he's looking for a way out. Nothing from Milan at this point, Manchester United want him.
"Mourinho (is strangely) willing to sell De Gea for €25million plus Morata. Chelsea divided between Lukaku and Morata. He would like play in the Premier League.”
08:35: Chelsea have received a boost in their pursuit of Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
The Frenchman is currently playing second-fiddle to Kevin Trapp and could drop further down the pecking order if Unai Emery signs another goalkeeper.
It’s believed Chelsea are interested in Areola as potential replacement for Asmir Begovic, who joined Bournemouth last week.
"My future is very fluid for the moment," Areola said on Telefoot.
"With the arrival of the new Sporting Director (Antero Henrique), the discussions are blocked. I need to have a better season next then the last.
"It is important to have playing time… I was told at the end of the season that the club is looking for a goalkeeper.
"For me, it is impossible to become the third choice at PSG.”
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