Transfer news LIVE updates: Man Utd done deal; Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid
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Friday, May 25
Man Utd double move
20:55: Manchester United want to sign Alex Sandro and Joao Cancelo this summer.
That is according to the Mirror, who claim the Red Devils are willing to spend £80m on the pair.
Juventus defender Sandro will cost Jose Mourinho £50m.
And United are confident they can prise Cancelo away from Valencia for £30m.
Luke Shaw, Daley Blind and Matteo Darmian are all likely to leave Old Trafford this summer.
Ousmane Dembele to Arsenal
19:50: Barcelona could agree to sell Ousmane Dembele to Arsenal.
That is the surprise report coming out of Spain this evening.
Don Balon claim Arsenal manager Unai Emery is interested in landing Dembele.
And Barcelona could be receptive to a sale.
However, a loan deal with an option to buy is supposedly what the Gunners are after.
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Sarri to Chelsea latest
18:34: An update is expected on Chelsea’s pursuit of Maurizio Sarri tonight.
Chelsea want to replace Antonio Conte with Sarri if their current boss exits the club.
And Neapolitan station Radio Kiss Kiss claim his “agent is currently in London to deal with the transfer to Chelsea of the former Napoli coach. In the next few hours we will know more, the parties are negotiating to find the right solution.”
Manchester United done deal
18:00: Manchester United have locked youngster Dion McGhee down to a professional contract.
The midfielder, 17, has penned his first ever pro deal with the club.
“It’s a proud moment for me and my family,” he said.
“I’m really happy to get the contract signed. I’ve worked hard and listened to my coaches, listening to the advice and just enjoying what I do.”
The midfielder added: “My family and my coaches have helped me kick on and improved me as a person.
“[United have] the best facilities in the country. What a place and what a club Manchester United is.”
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Liverpool set for Fekir
17:50: Liverpool are all set to sign Nabil Fekir this summer.
Bookmakers are narrowing their odds on the Frenchman joining the Reds.
He could cost around £60million, with Lyon determined to get as much as they can for their star man.
Fekir scored 21 goals in 38 games for Lyon this season.
Barcelona demand
17:35: Barcelona star Lionel Messi has told the club to move for Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso, reports claim.
Alonso could leave the Blues if a new manager replaces Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge.
And Barca, who are in search of a left-back, appear the idea destination.
Don Balon claim Messi has spoken to the Barca top brass to push for a deal for Alonso.
And a deal could leave to Lucas Digne leaving the Nou Camp club.
Real Madrid warning
17:25: Real Madrid have been warned they risk losing Isco unless he plays in the Champions League final against Liverpool on Saturday.
Mundo Deportivo claim Manchester City will made a £70m move for Isco this summer.
And the player will be willing to end his Bernabeu career if he isn’t included in their biggest game of the season.
Real are favourites heading into Saturday’s final in Kiev, with Isco competing for the midfield spots in Zinedine Zidane’s XI.
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Arsenal in defender talks
17:00: Arsenal have opened talks with Stephan Lichtsteiner over a free transfer.
That is according to the Guardian, who claim the full-back is high on the list of Unai Emery’s transfer targets.
Lichtsteiner, 34, is out of contract this summer after helping Juventus to the Serie A title.
He is all set to captain Switzerland dat the World Cup this summer.