Transfer news: Man Utd quoted £51m as Tottenham eye raid for Prem ace

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Premier League clubs are finalising their plans ahead of the summer transfer window.

In a sneak peak at what business some teams might complete, retained a released lists have been published over the last few days.

Those often provide a hint at where some teams feel they need to strengthen.

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Arsenal are not expected to further their interest in Bruno Guimaraes this summer, The Athletic reports.

The Gunners had been loosely linked with the Newcastle star.

However, their initial interest will reportedly not materialise in a formal offer.

Manchester City are seen as a more likely destination for the Brazilian.

Atletico Madrid reportedly want to lure Julian Alvarez from Manchester City by pointing out that he would play alongside Argentina colleague Rodrigo De Paul, TyC Sports claim.

Alvarez reportedly faces an uncertain situation at City.

Manchester United will rival Arsenal for striker Benjamin Sesko, Fabrizio Romano reports.

It is claimed that the RB Leipzig star is taking time to decide his future after a stunning end to the season.

Sesko scored in each of his final six games last term and ended the Bundesliga campaign with 14 goals.

Arsenal are widely reported to be targeting the Slovenian, 21.

Alexander Isak has pledged his allegiance to Newcastle despite being linked with Arsenal and Tottenham.

The forward is in-demand after scoring 25 goals in all competitions last season.

But Isak insists that he has not considered a summer transfer and says he is happy living in Newcastle.

“I’m really, really happy at Newcastle,” the 24-year-old told Swedish publication Fotbollskanalen.

“I had my best season of my career. You can’t underestimate that. I love everything about the club, the fans, the city.

“I don’t really have any thoughts of moving or anything like that. I’m having a great time and I’m very happy with my life.”

Tottenham reportedly hope they can seal a bargain deal for Conor Gallagher before June 30.

Chelsea may need to sell the midfielder prior to that date if they wish for a move to take place within the 2023-24 season.

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Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak will hold talks with Pep Guardiola over his future.

Reports last week suggested that Guardiola could step down at the end of his current contract, in 2025.

City want to have a conversation with Guardiola over his future.

“We have had this conversation many times before, you know that, over the years of the contract,” Al-Mubarak told City’s in-house media team.

“Pep has always been fully committed to this club, fully committed to every contract that he has signed with us.

“This decision on his future is always a decision that we will take together, and I have no doubt that we will find, as always, we have done, the right solution that works for Pep and works for us.”

Crystal Palace are closing in on a deal for defender Chadi Riad.

The centre-back has undergone medical checks at the Premier League club and is expected to sign in a £15m move from Real Betis.

Riad spent last season on loan at Betis from Barcelona and that move was subsequently made permanent, with the Spanish club now expected to make a profit on the Moroccan.

Palace are also in talks with Daichi Kamada over a free transfer.

The Japan attacker played under Oliver Glasner at Eintracht Frankfurt.

In a good old-fashioned transfer battle, Real Madrid are set to go head-to-head with Manchester United over the signing of Lille starlet Leny Yoro.

That's according to Marca, who claim United are willing to match Lille's £51million valuation.

Erling Haaland issued a coy response when asked about his Manchester City future.

The striker has won back-to-back Premier League titles at the Etihad Stadium

And when quizzed about his future, Haaland told TV2 in Norway: "I've had two fantastic years and have three years left. That's really all I can say.

“Are there ongoing talks? That's all I can say, what I just said.”

Man United are locked in contract talks with Jonny Evans, just one year after the defender made a shock return to Old Trafford.

Playing 30 times for the Red Devils last season, Evans could yet extend his stay at United.

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Tosin Adarabioyo has officially left Fulham following the expiration of his contract.

The defender - who joined in 2020 - is expected to join Chelsea on a free transfer.

It's been quite the day of Premier League clubs confirming player departures, with Liverpool the next side to announce their released list.

Joel Matip and Thiago are the standout names, with the duo joined by a further six academy players.

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Matheus Cunha has shrugged off reported transfer interest from Manchester United, insisting he is happy at current club Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Speaking to Globo Esporte, Cunha said: "My focus is on resting and making the most of my time with my family. I'm very happy at Wolves. The focus now is on having better seasons and helping the club. God willing, I'll continue on this path."

Tottenham's summer refresh is already underway, with the capital club having announced the release of four first-team stars.

Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon and Japhet Tanganga are all departing Spurs following the expiration of their contracts.

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing up a transfer hijack, which would see them snatch Conor Gallagher away from Aston Villa.

It's claimed Aston Villa have entered talks with Chelsea over the possibility of signing Gallagher this summer.

But according to Sky Sports, Spurs are expected to reignite their interest in the midfielder.

Manchester United are reportedly hesitant about stumping up the full £51million for Goncalo Inacio's release clause.

That's according to reports in Portugal which claim Inacio is genuine a target for the Red Devils, but only if United can snatch him for a reduced price.

Good morning and welcome to Express Sport's coverage of the summer transfer window.

It might be a couple of weeks before the window is open for business, but the rumour mill is already in full swing.

Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool are all expected to be busy operators throughout the summer.