takes a look at the biggest transfer stories from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond ahead of the opening of the summer window
LIVERPOOL TO SWOOP FOR OX
Liverpool wants to back up their move for Mohamed Salah with a swoop for Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, claims the Mirror.
The move would cost £30 million despite the England midfielder having just 12 months left on his deal with the Gunners.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has also been linked with Chelsea but would inject even more pace into Jurgen Klopp's side and add depth as the Reds return to the Champions League.
MOU URGES RECORD KANE BID
Jose Mourinho has urged Manchester United to break the bank and toss out a record £100 million for Spurs striker Harry Kane and to ignore Cristiano Ronaldo, claim the Sunday Mirror.
Tottenham have not been willing to listen to any offers for their star man, but a record bid could change that and, with Ronaldo looking likely to stay with Real Madrid, the former Chelsea boss has urged his club to make a move.
ARSENAL MULL OVER MARTIAL
Arsenal will turn their attention to Manchester United forward Anthony Martial if they miss out on Monaco's Kylian Mbappe, according to Mail Online.
The Gunners face missing out on their top target to Real Madrid, with Martial and Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette among those under consideration as alternatives.
RONALDO NOT ON MAN UTD WISH LIST
Cristiano Ronaldo is not among those on Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's wish list, claims the Daily Star.
The Portuguese made his top targets clear to Ed Woodward before the end of the season and Ronaldo has not been added despite opening the door to a summer move away from Real Madrid.
WEST HAM WANT WALCOTT
West Ham are preparing to launch a £25 million bid for Arsenal forward Theo Walcott, says the Daily Mirror.
The England international lost his place in Gareth Southgate's squad towards the end of last season, while dropping out of a favour in a 3-5-2 system at club level, and the Hammers are prepared to offer him regular game time.
LIVERPOOL MUST PAY £70M FOR VAN DIJK
Liverpool are refusing to give up on Virgil van Dijk but have been told by Southampton that the Dutchman will cost £70 million, according to The Express.
The Reds previously claimed to have ended their interest in the centre-half after being accused of making an illegal approach, but Jurgen Klopp remains keen on getting a deal done.
MADRID SNUB IBRAHIMOVIC
Real Madrid have turned down the option of taking Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a short-term deal, according to Don Balon.
The Swedish striker has been released by Manchester United and linked with a move to Major League Soccer, but he is hoping to stay in Europe and had hoped that agent Mino Raiola could do a deal with the La Liga champions.
AZPILICUETA IN ALEX SANDRO DEAL
Chelsea are prepared to offer Juventus Cesar Azpilicueta in part-exchange for Alex Sandro if a cash offer is not enough, reports Calciomercato.
The Blues are looking to do a €70 million deal for the Brazilian full-back, but Juve will only sanction a move if the player asks to leave.
VARANE WILLING TO STAY WITH REAL
Raphael Varane has been talked into staying at Real Madrid amid talk of interest from Manchester United, claims Marca.
The France international has not always been a regular starter with the Blancos but has been assured of his place by coach Zinedine Zidane.
BARKLEY STILL WANTS MOVE
Ross Barkley is still looking for a way out of Everton this summer, according to The Sun.
The England international, who has been linked with Arsenal and Tottenham, believes he needs to move on in order to protect his place in the Three Lions fold.
MAN UTD EYE JORDI ALBA
Manchester United are interested in Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba but acknowledge that a deal will be difficult, reports The Sun.
Jose Mourinho is eager to find a settled option at left-back and feels the Spain international, who endured a testing time under Luis Enrique in 2016-17, is an ideal candidate for the role.
PERISIC OFFERED TO JUVE
Manchester United target Ivan Perisic has been offered to Serie A champions Juventus, according to Tuttosport.
The Inter winger is valued at around £44 million and is expected to be on the move when the summer window opens.
ALVES WANTS DYBALA AT CITY
Dani Alves has tried to convince Paulo Dybala to join him at Manchester City, says Corriere dello Sport.
The Brazilian defender is closing on a move to the Etihad Stadium from Juventus and would like to be joined in England by a team-mate from his time in Turin.
ALEX SANDRO TO BE ALLOWED TO JOIN CHELSEA
Juventus will allow Alex Sandro to join Chelsea if he asks to do so, according to the Metro.
The Italian club signed Sandro for £22 million just two years ago, but the Blues have tabled a bid worth £61m as Antonio Conte looks to bolster his defence.
And Juve are now ready to let Sandro leave the club if he requests a transfer, as the saga appears to near a conclusion.
BAKAYOKO TO HAVE CHELSEA MEDICAL
Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko is set to undergo a medical at Chelsea next week, according to the Evening Standard.
The Blues will apparently pay a £35.1 million fee and are prepared to offer him a five-year contract. As a result that is likely to speed up the exit of Nemanja Matic, who has been linked with Manchester United.
PSG READY £60M AGUERO BID
PSG are readying a mega £60 million bid for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, according to The Times.
The Ligue 1 side are apparently looking to exploit difficulties in the relationship between the Argentine and manager Pep Guardiola.
CHELSEA TO SELL REMY FOR CUT-PRICE FEE
Chelsea are happy to allow striker Loic Remy to leave for a reduced fee, according to The Sun.
The French striker joined the Blues from QPR back in 2014 but has struggled for game time and spent the 2016-17 season on loan at Crystal Palace.
MAN UTD GET SANCHES BOOST
Manchester United have been handed a boost in their their pursuit of Portugal star Renato Sanches, according to The Sun.
Bayern Munich spent big on Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso, apparently making the teenager, who they signed from Benfica in 2016, expendable.
Jose Mourinho's side could now reap the benefit of a cut-price deal, with the cost of signing the youngster dropping to £23 million.
ZENIT TO PAY €70M FOR ROMA DUO
Zenit are on the verge of splashing out €70 million for Kostas Manolas and Leandro Paredes as the club looks to pull off a double swoop of the Roma stars, according to Football Italia.
Negotiations for Manolas were already in advanced stages, with the Russian side looking likely to spend €35-40 million on the Greece international alone, but the Argentine midfielder has now been given the all-clear to move to Zenit alongside him.
BAYERN COOL INTEREST IN ALEXIS
Bayern Munich are now focusing on Atletico Madrid winger Yannick Ferreira Carrasco as their interest in Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has cooled off, according to L'Equipe.
The Bundesliga champions have been linked with Alexis, who is entering the final year of his contract at the Emirates, but now it appears the club are willing to pay €50 million for the Belgian instead
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