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BBC:
Arsenal have had a 47m euro (£39.8m) offer for defender Riccardo Calafiori rejected by Bologna, who want at least 50m euros (£42.3m) for the Italy international. Chelsea are also interested in the 22-year-old. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external
Manchester United would consider a sizable offer for captain Bruno Fernandes, 29, but the Portugal midfielder is expected to stay at the club and sign a new deal. (Mirror), external
Free agent Dele Alli has been spotted working hard in training as he looks to find a new club following his exit from Everton when his contract expired at the end of last season. (Express), external
France defender William Saliba could leave Arsenal this summer with Real Madrid interested in the 23-year-old. (Mirror), external
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, 25, is expected to be involved pre-season next week amid interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal for the Nigerian international. (Football Italia), external
West Ham are weighing up making a fresh offer for Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo after having a £24.5m bid for the 24-year-old France international rejected. (Mail), external
Real Madrid want Guehi - Wednesday's gossip
Barcelona are trying to sign Spain forward Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig, with the Spanish club attempting to agree a payment plan to meet the 26-year-old's 60m euro (£51m) release clause. (90 Min), external
Brazilian winger Willian has rejected the offer of a new contract at Fulham, with clubs in Saudi Arabia and Turkey interested in the 35-year-old. (Mail), external
Paris St-Germain midfielder Ethan Mbappe, brother of France captain Kylian, is set sign a long-term deal at Lille, the 17-year-old never held talks with his brother's new side Real Madrid as the Frenchman was keen to stay in Ligue 1. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Everton are interested in 22-year-old Cameroon international Jackson Tchatchoua, with Italian side Hellas Verona wanting about 8m euros (£6.8m) for the defender. (TuttoMercatoWeb - in Italian), external
Atalanta are set to sign Italy midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo on loan from Turkish club Galatasaray with an obligation to buy the 25-year-old, who had a stint at Aston Villa last season, on a permanent basis. (Gazzetta dello Sport), external
Barcelona would be willing to sell both Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo and Brazil winger Raphinha this summer in order to bring Athletic Bilbao and Spain attacker Nico Williams, 21, to Camp Nou. (SportsMole), external
Chelsea are keen on Nottingham Forest defender Murillo but deem the 21-year-old Brazilian's £60m-plus price tag as too high. (Football London), external
AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez is tipped to complete a £51m move to Manchester City, with the 26-year-old currently playing for France at Euro 2024. (Manchester Evening News), external
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher would be "reluctant" to relocate to the Midlands to join Aston Villa as the 24-year-old Englishman waits on a potential new Blues deal. (Telegraph - subscription required)
BRAZILIAN GIANTS WORKING ON LUCAS PAQUETA DEAL, WEST HAM OPEN TO EXIT
Brazilian giants Flamengo have opened talks with West Ham United about a potential deal to sign Lucas Paqueta.
The midfielder is battling against allegations of betting rule breaches and Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui recently claimed he is suffering.
A mooted move to Manchester City collapsed in the wake of the charges and no hearing date has been set yet.
Paqueta is currently in action at the Copa America with Brazil, but what his future might look like at the London Stadium is unclear.
According to Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte, West Ham are open to selling Paqueta and talks have been happening with Flamengo, having begun a month ago.
The situation has now moved forward to the point that the Brazilian club have the green light to make progress on the conditions of a deal which could make the swoop happen.
West Ham, the player’s entourage and representatives are all involved.
Paqueta is suggested to be looking forward to a move back to Brazil, but Flamengo want to make sure they protect themselves in the event that he is suspended.
Paying a big fee to West Ham for Paqueta might be something Flamengo struggle to do and they are looking at all the options open to them.
Getting Paqueta out of England and back to Brazil is seen as desirable as it would take him away from the English media spotlight and give him peace of mind to play football and defend himself against the charges.
- INSIDE FUTBAL
LOPETGUI - SHOCKING ADMISSION
Since signing on as West Ham’s new head coach Julen Lopetegui has been nothing short of classy. The way he has conducted himself and spoke about the club has really impressed fans.
He clearly wants to be at the London Stadium and has a real plan on how he wants things to work. However, there are certainly some things he needs to learn to really succeed and who better to learn from than the club’s most successful managers in the 21st century: David Moyes.
Despite Moyes clearly having some discontent over the way things ended, he seems to still want the absolute best for the Hammers as Lopetegui has revealed that the two have planned to “have a coffee” soon.
“I sent him one message, he answered me, we talked and we said we would have a coffee as soon as possible,” the Spaniard stated.
Not only is it brilliant that the new gaffer reached out to the Scotsman, but it’s also a genuinely brilliant show of sportsmanship on Moyes’ behalf. He could’ve just ignored his successor but instead he’s willing to try and help him, even if it’s just general advice.
- THE WEST HAM WAY
WEST HAM 'WILLING TO MEET' CITY ASKING PRICE
West Ham want to sign Manchester City defender Sergio Gomez.
West Ham are keen on signing Manchester City left-back Sergio Gomez and according to Mundo Deportivo, they could be willing to meet his £12.7m asking price.
The Spanish outlet says West Ham, Roma, AC Milan and Real Betis are all interested in landing his signature this summer and two of those clubs are ready to meet his price tag.
The Hammers could be one of them so at this stage, it is a waiting game to see if City receive an offer for the ‘talented’ defender, as per Manchester Evening News.
Whilst there’s been no indication that Gomez would turn down a move to West Ham, it certainly seems as though he needs to be convinced.
With The Hammers missing out on European football, they’re naturally less of an attractive proposition than in years gone by.
Lopetegui will be hopeful he can convince his compatriot to join and become a key man in his posseSsion-based approach.
Gomez could be Emerson Palmieri’s replacement, who could be leaving for Italy.
- TBR
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