Man Utd have made contact with a Sporting Lisbon man, while Juventus are chasing Julian Brandt, according to Wednesday’s European papers.
MAN UTD TARGET FERNANDES
Manchester United have been in contact with the agent of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes, according to a report.
Fernandes, 24, has had a sensational season in Portugal and has registered 27 goals and provided 15 assists which has meant he has grabbed the attention of Europe’s top clubs.
But, according to Portuguese newspaper A Bola via Sport Witness United are “well positioned” in the race for his signature and have made “informal contact” for Fernandes.
AC Milan are also believed to be interested in the Portugal international, while Liverpool and Chelsea have also scouted the player.
In February Sporting were trying to convince Fernandes to put pen to paper on a new deal, despite the player only signing a new contract last summer to keep him at the club until 2023.
Fernandes is said to have a €100million release clause in his contract, although Sporting’s financial worries could mean he is sold for a lower fee.
REAL MADRID EYE STUNNING PREM RAID
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly examining the signing of three possible Premier League stars as he looks to land his next ‘Galactico’.
According to Spanish newspaper AS, Real were keeping a close eye on last night’s Champions League action, as Liverpool star Sadio Mane is one of the names being considered.
Recent speculation has claimed that the Reds have apparently told Real it will cost a huge £196million to sign Mane this summer.
That came after Spanish newspaper El Confidencial claimed last week that Zidane had earmarked Mane as the star man he wants this summer.
However, they were also interested in events in north London, as the report claims that Spurs star Christian Eriksen is a potential target.
The outstanding Denmark international’s current deal runs out in 18 months time and he has been locked in talks over a bumper new contract for some time.
Los Blancos are circling though, and it has been suggested that the LaLiga giants are preparing a £100m bid to try and convince Spurs to sell this summer.
Finally, the report talks of a ‘great desire’ to land Paul Pogba – who will be in action for Manchester United against Barcelona at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
Rumours have been rife of the Frenchman heading to the Bernabeu at the end of the season ever since Pogba admitted it would be a dream to play for the LaLiga giants one day, while reports have suggested they are lining up a £125m bid.
AND THE REST
Juventus have made contact to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Julian Brandt, wanted by Man Utd and Liverpool (Bild)
Jose Mourinho says he admires Borussia Dortmund, hinting at another potential destination (Goal)
Wolves are preparing a €42million bid for Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson (Le10Sport)
Roma are set to offload midfielder Javier Pastore at the end of the season (Calciomercato)
Gareth Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett has confirmed that Bale was “very happy as a Real Madrid player, not thinking about leaving,”. (Cuatro)
However, Real do not see Bale as part of their future and have told his agent Barnett that at a meeting on Monday. Bayern Munich and Man Utd are the two clubs in the running to sign him (AS)
Inter Milan have rejected an €80million bid from Manchester City for star defender Milan Skriniar, who has been linked with Man Utd. (TMW)
Juventus is the most likely destination for Real Madrid’s 27-year-old Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez, with Chelsea forward Eden Hazard a likely arrival at the Bernabeu. (Marca)
Juve are back in the chase for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot. (Tuttosport)
Juventus are refusing to give up on re-signing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer. (Calciomercato)
Inter Milan have joined the race for Bordeaux star Jules Kounde, who has been linked with Everton, Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla FC, and Torino. (TMW)
Arsenal and Tottenham are both interested in signing Inter Milan and Croatia midfielder Ivan Perisic. (Corriere dello Sport)
PSG are interested in Ajax star David Neres, however Liverpool and Dortmund will provide competition. (le10sport)
Inter Milan have scouted Spurs star Christian Eriksen, and Man City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Inter have identified Matteo Darmian, Gundogan and Malcolm as possible summer signings. (Tuttosport)
Bordeaux boss Paulo Sousa is planning to try sign Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud. (L’Equipe)
Atletico Madrid hope to announce a new deal for goalkeeper Jan Oblak. The Slovenia international, 26, will have a release clause of 100m euros and is thought to top Manchester United’s list of replacements for 28-year-old Spain international David de Gea. (Marca)
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to swoop in and sign Julian Weigl from Borussia Dortmund for €22.5m. (SportBild)
Chelsea will not be able to prevent the departure of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid, with the forward in the final year of his contract. (Goal)
Marseille will need bring in €80 million (£70m) this summer to meet FFP regulations this summer, and the club are looking to offload several players to help raise the funds. (le10sport)
Arsenal target Christopher Nkunku is reportedly refusing to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. (Mercato365)
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