Arsenal face stern competition for Ceballos.
Arsenal can expect to battle at least three clubs as they look to sign Dani Ceballos on a permanent transfer. Valencia, Real Betis, and AC Milan are also interested in the Spaniard.
Ceballos has impressed during his loan spell and Mikel Arteta is keen on extending the midfielder’s stay at the Emirates. [The Express]
Man United ‘very close’ to completing Chiesa deal.
Manchester United are in advanced stages over a potential summer move for Federico Chiesa. Fiorentina value the winger at around €68 million and Man United are reportedly ready to match their valuation.
However, the Red Devils will have to be ‘extra convincing’ as Chiesa is reluctant to leave Serie A. [Corriere Fiorentino via Daily Star]
Juve preparing Traore offer.
Juventus have identified Wolves’ Adama Traore as one of their primary summer transfer targets. Wolves’ asking price for Traore is €80 million. Although Juve are unable to pay that amount, they are willing to offer three of their players in a cash-plus-player deal.
Goalkeeper Mattia Perin and defensive pair Daniele Rugani and Cristian Romero are reported to be the players the Bianconeri are open to sacrificing. [Sports Mole]
Liverpool drop Thiago interest.
Liverpool are no longer interested in pursuing Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara. It is also unlikely that the Reds will make any high-profile signings this summer due to the recent financial crisis. They will only reinvest any funds following players’ departures, although they aim to keep hold of their squad. [ESPN]
Spurs in for Ikone.
Tottenham are interested in signing Lille’s Jonathan Ikone. The forward has three years remaining on his contract but could be tempted to quit Lille on a lucrative offer.
Newcastle United are also keeping tabs on him. Both Newcastle and Spurs have made preliminary inquiries for the 22-year-old forward. [TF1 via Get Football News France]
