Manchester United have reportedly “explored” the possibility of signing Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to prioritise a move for a top-quality centre-back as they eye a long-term partner for Harry Maguire in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Arsenal are reportedly set to pip West Ham United to the signature of Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard during this summer’s transfer window.
The 28-year-old attacker has contributed six goals and four assists in eight appearances for the Hammers since arriving on loan from Manchester United in January.
Manchester United are reportedly set to pip Liverpool to the signature of RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate this summer.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are believed to have identified the 21-year-old defender as a possible signing in the upcoming transfer window, even though Leipzig’s sporting director Markus Krosche recently played down talk of a switch to Merseyside.
Arsenal are lining up a swoop for Inter Milan right-back Achraf Hakimi as a replacement for out of favour Hector Bellerin.
The Spain international, who has been linked with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain – is understood to be heading for the exit door.
According to Calciomercato, the Gunners are willing to fork out Inter’s €50m (£43m) asking price for Hakimi, but the north Londoners would inevitably face competition from Manchester City for his signature.
Liverpool have reportedly taken the lead in the race to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
Napoli are willing to cash in on the centre-back this summer, and the Merseyside giants are at the head of the queue to sign him in a €50 million deal.
The Senegal international has been linked with a move away from Partenopei in recent years, but the defender has remained with the Italian outfit.