The rumour mill is in full swing with daily stories of players coming and going.
Saudi Arabian clubs are being linked with a high volume of players, with N'Golo Kante the most recent high-profile recruit.
Each weekday we'll bring you the best transfer gossip and the likelihood of those transfer stories bearing fruit.
Talks are ongoing between Newcastle and AC Milan over a move for Sandro Tonali, with the midfielder keen on a move to the Magpies, per Football Insider. The report indicates that Newcastle will offer £65 million for the 23-year-old, falling well short of Milan’s £80m valuation. Despite the disparity, both clubs are said to be keen to pursue a deal for the Italy international.
AC Milan believe they will secure the services of pending free agent Marcus Thuram, according to Sky Italia. Thuram’s contract with Borussia Monchengladbach is set to expire this month, with the France international a target for several clubs after an impressive season in which he scored 16 goals in all competitions. Thuram, 25, the son of France's 1998 World Cup winning defender Lillian Thuram, has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Manchester United.
Barcelona are considering making a move for Tottenham’s out-of-favour midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Spanish champions are eager for midfield reinforcements this summer, with Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan reportedly on the verge of moving to Camp Nou on a free transfer. Argentina international spent last season on loan at Villarreal having struggled to establish himself at Tottenham. Given Barca's financial constraints and Spurs keen to offload players, 27-year-old playmaker Lo Celso could be an attractive option.
Manchester United have approached Chelsea with a second bid for Mason Mount, per ESPN. The report reveals that the Red Devils are prepared to increase their bid to £50m having had their initial bid of £40m rejected by Chelsea. The improved offer is also likely to fail to tempt Chelsea, with the West London club valuing the 24-year-old Mount closer to £70m. The England international is out of contract next summer, with Chelsea keen to secure the best price should they part ways.
There is significant Saudi interest in Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku, however, the Belgian is not enticed by the opportunity, according to Fabrizio Romano. The tweet reveals that Saudi clubs and Chelsea are still attempting to persuade the striker to accept the approach, however, it is believed that the 30-year-old is holding out for a move to a European club, with Inter Milan, the club where he spent last season, interested in making the move back to San Siro permanent.
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Romelu Lukaku during an Inter Milan training session at Angelo Moratti Sports Centre on May 9, 2023 ahead of the Champions League semi-final first leg match against AC Milan. Getty -
Romelu Lukaku and Hakan Calhanoglu during an Inter Milan training session. Getty -
Romelu Lukaku juggle a ball during an Inter Milan training session. Reuters -
Romelu Lukaku jokes with Edin Dzeko during an Inter Milan training session. Getty -
Inter Milan players in action during a training session. EPA -
Inter Milan players take part in a training session. EPA -
Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana takes part in a training session. EPA -
Lautaro Martinez attends an Inter Milan training session. EPA -
Andre Onana and Kristjan Asllani attend an Inter Milan training session. AFP -
Andre Onana and Edin Dzeko share a joke during an Inter Milan training session. AFP -
Andre Onana and Denzel Dumfries joke during an Inter Milan training session. AFP -
Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi leads the training session. EPA
