BBC
Manchester United will sign Real Madrid and France defender Raphael Varane on a four-year deal with an option of a fifth year, but a date for the 28-year-old's medical is unclear because of quarantine restrictions. (Athletic - subscription required)
Newcastle are pushing to sign former England Under-21 defender Axel Tuanzebe, 23, from Manchester United. (Telegraph)
Juventus are keen to sell Aaron Ramsey this summer as the Wales midfielder, 30, is seen by the club as a financial burden. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Mail)
Ben White is expected to have his Arsenal medical on Wednesday with a £50m deal for the England defender, 23, having been agreed with Brighton last week. (Sky Sports)
Romelu Lukaku is happy at Inter Milan and the Belgium striker, 28, is not planning on leaving the club this summer, despite interest from Chelsea. (Express)
Manchester United are prepared to listen to offers for eight members of their squad, including France forward Anthony Martial, 25, Wales winger Daniel James, 23, and England defender Phil Jones, 29. (ESPN)
Crystal Palace are close to completing the signing of 25-year-old Lyon and Denmark defender Joachim Andersen, who had a spell on loan at Fulham last season. (Evening Standard)
Tottenham are stepping up their attempts to sign Atalanta's Argentine centre-back Cristian Romero, 23, for £40m. (Telegraph)
Aston Villa's bid to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Jamaican winger Leon Bailey has been complicated by Leicester, Everton, Wolves and Southampton showing an interest in the 23-year-old, who could be available for £30m. (90min)
Juventus have told Cristiano Ronaldo they expect him to stay at the club this season. The Portugal forward, 36, has been linked with a move as he has just one year left on his contract. (Sky Sports)
Barcelona are yet to receive any contact from clubs interested in signing France forward Antoine Griezmann, 30. (Marca - in Spanish)
Xherdan Shaqiri looks set to leave Liverpool this summer, with Napoli and Lazio among the clubs keen to sign the Switzerland winger, 29. (Goal)
Arsenal are considering a move for Portuguese winger Matchoi Djalo, 18, who is available for about £1m from Pacos de Ferreira. (Sun)
West Ham are keen on signing Denmark defender Jens Styger Larsen, 30, who is in the final year of his contract at Udinese and would cost £4.2m. (Football.London)
Former West Ham and Stoke forward Marko Arnautovic, 32, will arrive in Italy this week - the Austrian is completing a move from Chinese side Shanghai Port to Bologna. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)
Leeds United and Crystal Palace are interested in signing Chelsea and England Under-21 midfielder Conor Gallagher, 21, on loan. (Leeds Live)
Arsenal and Iceland goalkeeper Alex Runarsson, 26, is set to join Turkish side Altay on loan for the rest of the season. (Football.London)
Newcastle's Japan striker Yoshinori Muto, 29, is in talks to join Greek side Aris Salonika, after spending last season on loan at Spanish club Eibar. (Newcastle Chronicle)
League One Wycombe are in advanced talks to sign Welsh striker Sam Vokes, 31, from Championship side Stoke. (Football Insider)
Stoke are interested in signing Aston Villa's English striker Keinan Davis, 23, on a loan deal. (Birmingham Mail)
FLW
Details of West Ham’s £25m deal with West Brom for Jesse Lingard replacement emerge
West Bromwich Albion playmaker Matheus Pereira is West Ham United’s prime candidate to replace Manchester United Jesse Lingard with talks ongoing over a £25 million deal, according to The Express.
Lingard joined the Hammers on loan in January and returned to form in dramatic style – scoring nine times and adding five assists as he helped David Moyes’ side finish sixth in the Premier League table.
According to The Express, the east London club now expect the 28-year-old to stay at Man United this summer and have turned their attention to a potential replacement, Pereira.
It is understood that West Ham are in talks with the Hawthorns outfit over a £25 million deal for the Brazilian, which will be a loan move including an obligation to buy.
Chelsea’s Ross Barkley and Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are also thought to be on Moyes’ radar.
Pereira has been an excellent signing for the Baggies since his 2019 arrival – having scored 20 goals and added 26 assists as well as helping them secure promotion in 2019/20 – but recent reports have suggested that new boss Valerien Ismael has frozen him out and hopes he leaves this summer.
The Verdict
It seems as though Pereira will be on the move this summer, with West Ham looking to raid the Championship for attacking talent once again.
Jarrod Bowen and Said Benrahma have both proven solid signings so far, and based on his 11 goals and six assists in the Premier League last term you feel the Albion winger is likely to have similar success.
Given Ismael is understood to be open to a loan move for Pereira, the structure of this deal looks like it works well for all parties and could provide the Baggies with a financial boost further down the line.
Given they already look like one of the frontrunners for promotion, that could be a shrewd move to make.
HITC
David Moyes really wants Manchester United defender, West Ham’s plan
West Ham United are interested in signing Manchester United defender Phil Jones on a free transfer, according to Eurosport.
What’s the story?
It is being reported this morning that United are open to letting Jones leave on a free transfer this summer.
West Ham are open to then signing the 29-year-old central defender as a free agent.
The Hammers’ plan is to offer Jones, who can also operate as a defensive midfielder, ‘a highly incentivised contract next season’.
West Ham are open to making an offer to the English defender ‘that would be low in terms of a base contract but with enticing add-ons when he makes appearances.’.
Moyes worked with Jones when he was the manager of United.
Risky move
Jones has not played in the Premier League since January 2020.
Yes, the 29-year-old is reportedly keen to play, and yes, he is a quality player when fit and on firm, but if West Ham want to sign a central defender, then they would be better off looking at someone else.
The Hammers will play in the Europa League next season and will also be aiming to finish in the Premier League top four.
There is a chance that this could be the start of West Ham’s journey to the next level.
The Hammers need to bring in players who are not as risky as Jones.
Everton and West Ham face nervy wait over £26m target, admired by Klopp
Everton and West Ham could be forced to cool their interest in Gleison Bremer after the Torino defender sustained an ankle injury during pre-season training, per Calciomercato.
Bremer sustained the issue on Saturday morning as Il Toro prepared to face Brixen in a friendly. Ivan Juric’s side still won the tie 5-1 as they ramp up preparations for the new Serie A season. Those plans include facing Saudi Arabian side Al-Fateh on Tuesday afternoon.
But Bremer will not be available to face Yannick Ferrera’s visitors as he continues to sit out training. The Brazilian is not thought to have sustained any serious ankle damage, but it is enough to keep him off the pitches and away from his teammates.
Torino have not put a timescale on Bremer’s return, leaving Everton and West Ham with a nervy wait. The Premier League rivals are among a clutch of clubs to have shown interest in a transfer for the 24-year-old. That’s according to Toro News, who added Fulham to the list.
Each of the English trio have also seen Torino reject their offers for Bremer in the past. But Toro News expect them to revive their interest after the centre-half helped Il Toro avoid relegation. Liverpool were also a potential suitor in the past with Jurgen Klopp an admirer.
But the Reds’ £36m deal for RB Leipzig’s Ibrahima Konate may take them out of the market. Especially as La Stampa report Torino doubled their valuation to £26m after Bremer shone – to earn interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona – during their difficult Serie A campaign.
Everton and West Ham face nervy wait over Torino defender Bremer
Everton and West Ham face a nervy wait to see how Bremer responds from his injury before advancing their interest in the Torino defender. Both are still in the market for a new centre-half, with Rafa Benitez facing difficulties in his rumoured pursuit of Clement Lenglet.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace look set to beat West Ham to Joachim Andersen. The Mirror reported the Irons’ interest in April, but Le Progress claim the Eagles lead the race after bidding £19m. Patrick Vieira’s side are also willing to pay £4m in add-ons.
West Ham and Everton missing out on alternative targets will be doubly disappointing if Bremer’s injury stops him leaving Torino. The Brazilian is a strong tackler who excels at dispossessing opponents, and could have been ideal for the Premier League.
