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Transfer news LIVE: Bale to Man Utd claim, Zidane speaks to Hazard, Arsenal eye duo
TRANSFER NEWS live updates - Follow the latest transfer news and gossip as Manchester United receive a boost in their pursuit of Philippe Coutinho, Arsenal consider two new names and Real Madrid begin their assault to sign Eden Hazard from Chelsea - and much more.
Man Utd target Matthijs de Ligt shows off skills on the pitch
- Transfer news LIVE updates: Follow the latest news and gossip
- Manchester United receive a boost in their pursuit of Philippe Coutinho as Barcelona prepare to sell
- Zinedine Zidane makes contact with Eden Hazard over a more to Real Madrid
- Arsenal line up Serie A dup to help replace Aaron Ramsey
13.30 UPDATE: Coutinho 'still popular' at Barcelona
Philippe Coutinho is a popular player among the Barcelona squad despite his struggles since joining from Liverpool.
Coutinho has been linked with Manchester United and PSG after struggling at Barcelona amid reports they could cash in for around £90m.
But ESPN claim the Brazil ace is still popular among his fellow players.
Coutinho has not hit the heights that were expected after his £142m move in January 2018.
11.50 UPDATE: Pogba ready to join Real Madrid this summer
Paul Pogba is ready to quit Manchester United for a summer move to Real Madrid, according to Marca.
Pogba has been looking for a move for over a year but his agent Mino Raiola has failed to deliver so far.
He is now happy at United again but Marca claim that he is ready to leave England for a second time if he can land his dream move to Madrid.
Pogba recently admitted a move to Madrid would be a dream for any player.
11.05 UPDATE: Real Madrid eye SEVEN players
Real Madrid are eyeing a number of players this summer as Zinedine Zidane plans a rebuild.
OK Diario claim the likes of Eden Hazard, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Christian Eriksen, Paul Pogba, Adrien Rabiot and Lucas Hernandez are all considerations.
Madrid need a new nucleus after going stale this season and Zidane has been promised more control on transfers.
The Frenchman has already held talks with Hazard and will begin making his moves in the market.
10.20 UPDATE: Man Utd to go for Bale AND Griezmann
Manchester United are likely to push for deals for Antoine Griezmann and Gareth Bale if Ed Woodward oversees the club’s recruitment this summer, according to the Manchester Evening News.
Manchester United chief Woodward has tried to sign Bale and Griezmann in the past, from Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid respectively.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks likely to be given the job on a permanent basis - but links to Mauricio Pochettino also still remain. Woodward is, though, hoping to appoint a director of football.
But the MEN say that the United mastermind will likely chase Griezmann and Bale transfers this summer if a director of football appointment does not happen.
09.50 UPDATE: Gareth Bale to United?
Gareth Bale would be perfect for Manchester United, according to Paul Merson.
Bale’s future at Real Madrid is uncertain after Zinedine Zidane’s return last week and Merson thinks he could star at United.
“Manchester United looks like the best fit for him,” he wrote in his Daily Star column. “They’ve tried to sign him before and it didn’t come off, but he’s always felt like their kind of player.
“They will be on a rebuild next season and there could be lots of ins and outs at Old Trafford. They are also one of the only teams who could afford him.”
09.10 UPDATE: Man Utd eye mega Koulibaly deal
Manchester United are preparing a ‘mega offer’ to sign Kalidou Koulibaly this summer according to reports in Italy.
The 27-year-old has attracted the attention of Europe’s biggest clubs after a series of stellar seasons with Napoli.
Koulibaly arrived in Italy for just £6.98million from Genk in 2014 and his stock has now risen to over ten times of that amount.
A centre-back will be high on United’s priority list this summer after they failed to land one in the market before Jose Mourinho’s departure.
According to Calciomercato, United are preparing a ‘mega-offer’ to try and land Koulibaly this summer.
08.40 UPDATE: Granit Xhaka drops bombshell
Granit Xhaka admits he sees himself leaving Arsenal for a bigger club.
The midfielder has impressed this term under Unai Emery and is finally showing signs he could be a Premier League star.
But fans will be worried by his latest comments admitting he could look to go to the next level.
“I’m very ambitious, I want to take the next step, Arsenal does not have to be the last stop,” he told Tagblatt.
08.00 UPDATE: Van Dijk hails De Ligt
Virgil van Dijk has hailed his international team-mate Matthijs de Ligt - in what the Liverpool Echo describe as a charm offensive.
De Ligt has been linked with a summer move with Liverpool among the clubs he is likely to consider.
And Van Dijk is seemingly sold on the idea and he said: “He's obviously an excellent defender, that's clear.
“He can still improve a lot and he realises that, but playing like he does at that age is fantastic and I'm really happy to play besides him.”
07.30 UPDATE: Barcelona ready to sell Coutinho
Barcelona want £86m for Philippe Coutinho this summer as his future continues to unravel.
Coutinho has failed to set the world alight after his big money move in January 2018.
Coutinho joined Barcelona from Liverpool for £142m but is now not even a regular starter in Ernesto Valverde’s side and the Spanish club are seemingly ready to cut their losses.
Sport claim Barca are ready to sell him should they get an offer of around £86. Coutinho has been linked with a move to Manchester United while PSG would also be keen if they lost Neymar or Kylian Mbappe.
07.00 UPDATE: Arsenal eye Serie A duo
Arsenal have identified two new players as they look to replace Aaron Ramsey this summer.
AC Milan’s Franck Kessie and Cagliari’s Nicolo Barella are on the club’s radar, according to Italian publication CalcioMercato.
Arsenal are losing Ramsey to Juventus on a free transfer as his contract expires in the summer.
And Unai Emery will need reinforcements if he is to continue the progress since replacing Arsene Wenger.
06.45 UPDATE: Zidane contacts Hazard
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has already been in touch with Eden Hazard over a summer move since returning to the club this summer.
Zidane is keen to land the Chelsea ace as part of his rebuild and Hazard wants to move.
Hazard has been keeping fans guessing saying he has made up his mind but is yet to actually reveals what that is.
But Sport claim the move is now in the world and he is likely to be a Madrid player next season.