Arsenal have reportedly “explored” the possibility of signing Ajax defender Matthijs De Ligt this summer, according to The Sun.
The Gunners have emerged as surprise contenders to sign the Dutchman this summer ahead of Unai Emery’s second season in charge at the club.
De Ligt, 19, is a “huge admirer” of the north Londoners and he worked with Dutch legends Dennis Bergkamp and Marc Overmars.
Chelsea have reportedly joined a number of European football’s top club in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Luka Jovic, according to German newspaper Bild.
The 21-year-old Serbian has emerged as one of the most highly-rated forwards in Europe, with the Benfica star scoring 14 goals and registering three assists in 19 league outings on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Real Madrid are hopeful of signing a long-term target Eden Hazard from Chelsea at the end of the season.
The 28-year-old attacking midfielder has admitted that he ‘dreams’ of joining the reigning European champions.
The Belgium international is due to enter the final year of his contract this summer, though the Blues remain reluctant to sell their marquee player.
Liverpool have reportedly identified Leeds United youngster Jack Clarke as a potential signing this summer.
The 18-year-old has scored two goals and made two assists in 16 Championship appearances for Leeds during the current campaign.
A number of heavyweight clubs are believed to be closely monitoring Clarke’s situation and according to The Mirror, the Merseyside giants Liverpool will attempt to sign the teenage winger in this summer’s transfer window.
Chelsea are closely monitoring the rise of Barcelona starlet Philippe Coutinho ahead of a potential approach in the summer.
The 26-year-old has only spent more than a year at Camp Nou but despite scoring 18 goals from 54 appearances in all competitions, it is unclear whether the midfielder will remain at the club ahead of next season.