Wolves Traore stance
Despite mass interest in their winger adama Traore Wolves have maintained that the player will not be sold.
The Spaniard has enjoyed perhaps his best season
to date with his combination of power and pace
causing untold problems for defences
But according to the Birmingham Mail the Midlands outfit have no intention of selling.
Arteta's Sokratis message
Mikel Arteta has told Sokratis Papastathopoulos that he has no future at Arsenal.
The Spaniard is set to revamp his squad at the Emirates and has deemed the Greek defender surplus to requirements.
Juve close in on Milik
Juventus are closing in on the signing of Arkadiusz Milik from Napoli according to Gianluca DI Marzio.
The Napoli striker is thought to have agreed personal terms with just a fee needing to be agreed.
Federico Bernardeschi could yet be offered up as part of the deal.
Atletico reject Arsenal's Partey bid
Atletico Madrid have reportedly rejected an offer from Arsenal for midfielder Thomas Partey.
According to Get French Football News, the Gunners bid £22.5m plus Matteo Guendouzi in exchange for the 27-year-old.
They add that Atletico knocked back the offer as they only want a straight cash sale for Partey, whose release clause stands at £45.6million.
Palace to listen to Zaha offers
Crystal Palace are set to listen to offers for Wilfried Zaha this summer.
The talented 27-year-old - who has three years left on his contract - is available at the right price with the Eagles privately prepared to grant his wish of playing at a higher level.
Everton are still interested after having two bids rejected last year and are expected to re-enter the bidding this time around. Boss Carlo Ancelotti is a big admirer.
A number of rival clubs are also set to return to the table after Palace boss Roy Hodgson confirmed on Sunday that he is resigned to losing his prize asset.
Man City in Torres talks
Man City are in advanced discussions with Valencia over the potential signing of Ferran Torres.
The talented winger, 20, is out of contract next summer and City are hopeful of striking a bargain with the La Liga club for his services.
However Valencia are holding out for £40million for Torres, and have even asked City to include midfielder Yangel Herrera as part of the deal, as reports The Mail.
EXCLUSIVE: Villa owner sets Grealish price tag
Aston Villa’s stubborn co-owner Nassef Sawiris is set to insist Manchester United cough up at least £80million for Jack Grealish.
United are favourites for Grealish’s signature but Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is also a big admirer.
The Villa captain is considering his future this week despite helping his boyhood team to Premier League survival.
Grealish,24, scored his ninth of the season on the final day in the draw at West Ham to clinch safety.
He loyally stood by Villa when they went down previously and was a key man in their promotion last season.
Lallana completes Brighton switch
Adam Lallana has completed his move to Brighton and Hove Albion, following the end of his Liverpool contract.
Lallana has inked a three-year deal at the Amex Stadium, as he returns to the south coast six years after leaving boyhood club Southampton.
He will wear the No.14 shirt with the Seagulls.
Head coach Graham Potter said, “There is no doubting Adam’s quality, and if you look at his footballing CV his ability is clear for everyone to see.
“He has played at the very highest level, for both club and country, and achieved great things. He has a wealth of experience alongside his technical quality.
“The honours he won during his time at Liverpool, and the high regard in which he is held at Anfield, only further underline his ability and character.”
Lampard on Kepa future
Frank Lampard says it would be “wrong” for him to make a decision on Kepa Arrizabalaga’s future before Saturday’s FA Cup final but admitted he was weighing up the club’s goalkeeper situation.
The £71.6million stopper was dropped to the bench for Chelsea’s crucial final game of the season against Wolves in favour of 38-year-old Willy Caballero.
Asked after the match whether he needed to consider Arrizabalaga’s future, Lampard replied: “I have long, hard thinks about everything, not just individual positions but how we are as a team.
“The idea that we haven’t kept a clean sheet is definitely not just a reflection of the goalkeeper, but something that we have to work on as a team. How we train and maybe how we improve going forward.
“I don’t want to pinpoint it on Kepa. [The] Kepa decision was a choice, probably in recent form and recent situation [it’s] a tough time for him.”
Hughton keen on Hornets post
Chris Hughton is said to be keen on the vacant managerial role at Watford, according to Herts Live.
The ex-Brighton boss has recently been interviewed by Championship side Bristol City with a view to taking over the reins at Ashton Gate.
However following Watford’s dismissal of Nigel Pearson, Hughton could now be a candidate for the hot seat at Vicarage Road.
Besiktas want Pukki
Norwich face a fight to keep hold of striker Teemu Pukki who is attracting interest from Turkish outfit Besiktas.
The Finnish hitman scored 11 goals in the Premier League over the season but could be offloaded to ease the club’s finances.
Fotosport report Besiktas see the 30-year-old as an ideal replacement for Burak Yilmaz, who is set to join Lille.
Maddison pens new deal
Leicester have fended off any interest from Man Utd in playmaker James Maddison to tie him down to a new four-year contract.
Maddison was one of The Foxes’ star performers of the season and has seen his salary at the King Power more than doubled to a cool £110,000 per week.
The deal only adds an extra year to Maddison’s previous contract, which was due to expire in 2023, but is a clear signal of intent from Leicester, who are not keen on selling their key players.
According to Goal, Maddison has agreed to the terms of the deal, with an official announcement from the club expected this week.
Chelsea make Willian breakthrough
Chelsea have reportedly made a breakthrough in talks with forward Willian, according to Sky Sport.
The Brazilian’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season, with talks previously at a stalemate as he held out for a longer deal.
Frank Lampard is keen to keep hold of the star, and looks to be on the verge of retaining the 31-year-old.
Henderson wants assurances
Chelsea are ready to hand Dean Henderson a £170,000-a-week deal if he fails to get the guarantees he is seeking about his future at Manchester United.
Henderson has returned to Old Trafford at the end of a second successive season on loan with Sheffield United.
Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to tie him up on a new and improved long-term contract.
But England hopeful Hendo, 23, won’t put pen to paper unless he gets an assurance from Solskjaer that he will start next season as his first-choice keeper.
Bayern in for Aarons
Bayern Munich have made an approach to Norwich full-back Max Aarons, reports Sky Germany.
The Bundesliga champions are keen on signing the 20-year-old, who has been attracting the interest of Tottenham.
With Norwich relegated back down to the Championship, they will likely cash in on the defender, who can play on either the left or his more natural right flank.
Manchester United have yet to make a formal offer to Borussia Dortmund for their No.1 summer transfer target Jadon Sancho.
Reports from Germany claimed United have had a £89.3million opening bid for England winger Sancho rejected by Dortmund, who want at least £100m for their prized asset.
But, according to United sources, no formal offer has been made for Sancho, despite the 20-year-old being boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s top summer target.
United are understood to be prepared to go to £80m for Sancho, feeling that is a fair price for the player in the current market, but Dortmund are certain to hold out for more in what could become a long-running transfer saga.
Declan Rice latest
Declan Rice has been linked with a Chelsea move.
But West Ham manager David Moyes is expecting no movement until after his summer holiday and remains confident of keeping the youngster.
Moyes said on Sunday: “He’s under contract and he’s going on holiday as far as I know, hopefully he’ll be selected for England as well and he’ll be back with us for pre-season in three weeks.
“Declan should have attention because he is such a good player. But, he’s not going anywhere unless you get one of those steel vans that have the cash in it? You better bring one of them.”
David Moyes is confident of keeping Declan Rice
Lovren leaves
Dejan Lovren has left Liverpool.
The Reds have confirmed he has made a move to Zenit St Petersburg.
Celtic eye West Ham flop
Celtic are reportedly in advanced talks over a loan deal for West Ham flop Albian Ajeti.
Ajeti has struggled to make an impact in the Premier League since a £8million move from Basel, making just nine substitute appearances.
But Celtic are long-term admirers of Ajeti and are hoping to secure a season-long loan deal with an option to buy for around £5m, according to Sky Sports.
Albian Ajeti is set to leave West Ham for Celtic.
Lampard confirms Pedro exit
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard confirmed the departure of Pedro after their win over Wolves.
“The lads have just pretty much serenaded Pedro in the changing room and rightly so because of the career he has had generally, and for this club,” said Lampard.
“It was his last Premier League game, but the impact he has had here is huge.
“I want to say a big thanks to Peds and wish him well as he goes forward.
“He is here for the remainder of games, but a big player of the club leaves and the spirit of the club I saw afterwards was pretty special.”
Pedro is leaving Chelsea on a free this summer
Vertonghen sends message
Jan Vertonghen has sent a message to Tottenham fans confirming his departure.
The Belgian defender leaves on a free transfer after eight years at the club.
Moyes on West Ham plans
David Moyes had his say on West Ham’s summer transfer plans after their season ended with Premier League survival.
Moyes told Sky Sports: “I think you have got to remember that the club spent £200million [recently].
“We’ll try and add to it if we can, if we can’t we’ll go with what we’ve got and there are a lot who can improve and a lot who have since lockdown, Micky Antonio is an example of that. We’ll try and get the best out of the players and if we can add to it we will do.”
Asked whether he plans to get his transfer business done early: “I don’t think that will happen, as much as ideally everybody would like it to but I don’t think the market will play out that way.
“I may be wrong and if you look at the history of the markets, all of the things go on during the last day of the transfer market, yellow ties and all that stuff.”
David Moyes has had his say on West Ham's summer transfer
Liverpool eye Dejan Lovren replacement
Liverpool have reportedly opened talks over a move for Ozan Kabak.
According to Bild, Turkish centre-back Kabak has been identified as an ideal replacement for Dejan Lovren as the summer transfer window opens.
Lovren is expected to leave the club this summer with reports he is on the verge of heading to Zenit St Petersburg.
And youngster Kabak could offer Klopp an ideal replacement with claims the Reds are already in talks with the Bundesliga club over a move.
It is said Schalke are demadning €35m (£31.8m) for the 20-year-old, who they snapped up for €15m (£13.5m) last summer from Stuttgart.
