GALAXY EXTEND IBRAHIMOVIC OFFER
The LA Galaxy have extended an offer to Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, according to SI.com.
Ibrahimovic is out of contract at the end of the current Premier League campaign, though manager Jose Mourinho has emphasized that he sees the 35-year-old staying at Old Trafford.
The Galaxy also made an offer to Ibrahimovic last year before he signed with United. The MLS side currently is filling all three of its big-money designated player slots but has the flexibility open up a spot this summer with salary cap restructuring.
DE GEA WANTS MADRID MOVE
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea wants to join Real Madrid this summer, according to OK Diario journalist, Eduardo Inda.
Speaking on Spanish television, Inda revealed De Gea is keen to leave Manchester and return to his homeland.
"Real Madrid are still thinking about one goalkeeper, who is De Gea, but Mourinho is determined not to let him leave United," Inda told TV show El Chiringuito.
"De Gea believes that Manchester is hell because every day is black. The player has privately said that he wants to play for Real Madrid."
ALLEGRI TO REJECT ARSENAL
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is set to reject the chance to become Arsenal manager and instead replace Luis Enrique at Barcelona, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The Italian was the frontrunner to replace under-fire Gunners boss Arsene Wenger at the Emirates at the end of the season, but is now looking at a switch to La Liga rather than the Premier League.
Allegri has led Juventus to two Serie A titles during his time in Turin and was denied a Champions League winners' medal only by a defeat by Barcelona in the 2015 final.
MAN UTD AND MAN CITY WANT ROMA STAR
Manchester United and Manchester City are ready to battle it out for the purchase of Roma defender Antonio Rudiger, according to a report from Calciomercato, via TalkSport.
Bayern Munich are also said to be interested in the 24-year-old, while Antonio Conte is also keen to add him to his Chelsea squad as he looks to shore up his defence ahead of next season.
Rudiger has made 15 Serie A starts this season and a further three in the Europa League, and has established himself as one of the most exciting central defenders in the country.
CHELSEA PLAN MATIC TALKS
Chelsea are set to open contract extension talks with Nemanja Matic this summer, according to the Daily Mirror.
The Blues are being linked with midfield reinforcements when the transfer window re-opens, but they consider their Serbia international to be vital to their plans.
MAN CITY EYE MIDFIELDER EXTENSION
Manchester City are preparing to hand Fernandinho a 12-month contract extension, reports The Sun.
The Brazilian will enter the final year of his current deal this summer and Pep Guardiola is eager to avoid attracting interest from elsewhere.
ISCO READY TO JOIN MAN CITY
Real Madrid midfielder Isco has decided to leave Santiago Bernabeu and join Manchester City, according to the Daily Mirror.
The Spain international is out of contract this summer and is ready to leave the Blancos, with City his preferred choice despite interest from Juventus.
MAN UTD'S GRIEZMANN HOPES FADE
Manchester United's hopes of signing Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann this summer are beginning to fade, according to the Independent.
The complexity of the deal has seen United cool their interest in the France international, and they are now looking into other potential options, including Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and Monaco youngster Kylian Mbappe.
GIBSON ON MAN CITY SHORTLIST
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has added Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson to his summer shortlist of potential signings, according to The Sun.
The centre-back, who would likely cost in the region of £25 million, has also caught the eye of Chelsea as they look to bolster their defensive ranks ahead of next season.
KROOS READY TO JOIN MAN UTD
Toni Kroos is ready to join Manchester United in the summer in the event that Real Madrid finish the season without a trophy, according to a report in the Daily Star.
The World Cup winner was linked with a move to Old Trafford during the tenure of David Moyes, but, while that move fell apart, a fresh approach could yield a different result.
MAN UTD TO HAND HERRERA NEW DEAL
Manchester United will hand midfielder Ander Herrera a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2019, according to the Daily Mirror.
The 27-year-old Spaniard has been impressive for the Red Devils this season, helping Jose Mourinho's men clinch the EFL Cup, and the club are set to reward his performances.
MAN CITY JOIN BELOTTI RACE
Manchester City are the latest side to express an interest in Torino striker Andrea Belotti, reports the Daily Mirror.
The 23-year-old has an £86 million buyout clause, but that has not put off the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid.
ROMEU & CEDRIC ON BARCA RADAR
Barcelona are considering a surprise double swoop on Southampton for Oriol Romeu and Cedric, according to The Sun.
Romeu started his professional career at Camp Nou and is seen as a useful midfield addition, while Portugal international full-back Cedric has caught the eye for the Saints.
BARCA TO WATCH BELLERIN
Barcelona technical director Robert Fernandez will attend Arsenal's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich to scout Hector Bellerin, Mundo Deportivo reports.
The right-back has been continually linked with a return to Camp Nou, but signed a contract extension this season to put such rumours to bed. However, as Arsenal crumble in the Champions League and Premier League, the 21-year-old could be convinced to trade north London for Catalunya as Barca begin preparations for life after Luis Enrique.
ALEXIS TO LEAVE ARSENAL
Alexis Sanchez will be sold by Arsenal this summer after a series of rows with manager Arsene Wenger, according to the Daily Mirror.
The Chilean was dropped for the Premier League clash against Liverpool for the sake of team harmony and Paris Saint-Germain are leading the race to prise him away from the Emirates Stadium.
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