Premier League teams circling for White.
Brighton’s Ben White is a subject of interest for every top-six Premier League team. Manchester United, Chelsea, Leicester, City, Tottenham, and Liverpool, all are in the race with the latter showing the strongest interest.
Brighton, however, do not intend to sell the 22-year old center-back who impressed with his loan spell at Leeds United last season. They would only entertain transfer offers in the excess of €55 million.
Messi ready to quit Barca.
Lionel Messi wants to quit FC Barcelona ‘immediately’ and has reportedly even informed the club about his decision. Frustrated with the management, his decision came in the wake of the lack of future planning at the club.
The 33-year old was a desolated figure after his side’s horrible 8-2 Champions League quarter-final defeat to Bayern Munich. [Esporte Interativo]
Spurs plotting shock Hart swoop.
Tottenham are considering signing Joe Hart. Following the departure of Michel Vorm, Jose Mourinho wants to bring in a third goalkeeper. Another motivator for Mourinho for considering Hart’s move is the lack of homegrown players in his squad.
The former England international is available on a free transfer after leaving Burnley. [The Times]
Chelsea looking at two defenders.
Chelsea are weighing up a move for Manchester City’s John Stones and Brighton’s Lewis Dunk. A shambolic defensive display last season has prompted Frank Lampard to restructure his back line.
The signing of Nathan Ake means Man City would be open to selling Stones. Dunk is valued at €44 million (£40m) by Brighton. [The Mirror]
Juve keen on Lacazette.
Juventus are eyeing a move for Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette this summer. New boss Andrea Pirlo is looking to sign a strike partner for Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala. Also, Gonzalo Higuain is expected to leave Juve, with just a year remaining on his contract.
Wolves’ Raul Jimenez is also on Pirlo’s wishlist. [Sky Sports]
