Everton target Slavia star Sima

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Everton have identified Slavia Prague forward Abdallah Sima as a transfer target – according to Football Insider.

Carlo Ancelotti is eager to bolster his attacking options by adding the 19-year-old to his ranks when the transfer window reopens.

Sima has scored 19 goals in 28 games for Slavia so far this season, including four in the Europa League.

 

Bayern not in contact with Pulisic

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Bayern Munich have not been in contact with Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic over a potential transfer – according to Sports Illustrated.

It has been reported that the German champions want to bring in the United States international this summer, but they have yet to formalise their interest.

Pulisic has struggled for form at Chelsea this season, scoring once in 15 Premier League appearances.

Kroos not playing agent for Real Madrid in Alaba race

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Toni Kroos is not looking to act as an agent for Real Madrid in their reported pursuit of David Alaba, with the Blancos midfielder claiming to have held no talks with his former Bayern Munich team-mate about his future.

The versatile Austria international has revealed that he will be leaving the Allianz Arena when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Various landing spots are being considered for the 28-year-old as he prepares to take on a new challenge, with Real said to be leading the hunt, but Kroos has not been pushing the claims of La Liga giants.

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Blackburn place £25m price tag on Armstrong

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Blackburn have placed a £25 million ($35m) price tag on star forward Adam Armstrong, reports The Sun.

West Ham are among the Premier League sides tracking the 24-year-old, who has 20 goals for the Championship outfit this season.

Blackburn’s demands may be complicated by the fact Armstrong’s contract expires in 2022, meaning he could leave for free at the end of next season.

Celtic expecting interest in defender Ajer

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Celtic caretaker manager John Kennedy has admitted his club are bracing for offers for defender Kristoffer Ajer.

The 22-year-old has been linked with Liverpool and AC Milan, among others.

“With his profile of speed, size, technique and ability — there’s going to be interest in him,” Kennedy said. “When that comes it’ll be the club and Kris himself making that decision.”

Klopp backs Salah to stay at Liverpool ‘for a very long time

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Jurgen Klopp believes Mohamed Salah is fully committed to Liverpool in the long term.

The Egyptian forward’s future at the club was cast into doubt towards the end of last year when he spoke in glowing terms about La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.

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Arsenal watching Wigan teenager

6 hours ago 

 

Arsenal are among several clubs considering a summer move for Wigan striker Kyle Joseph, reports the Mirror.

The 19-year-old has scored five goals in 14 league appearances for the League One side this season, with Premier League clubs, along with Rangers and Celtic, watching his progress.

We fought hard to sign Fernandes at PSG – Tuchel

8 hours ago 

 

Thomas Tuchel has revealed that he wanted to sign Bruno Fernandes at PSG before the Portugal star joined Manchester United.

Chelsea are now charged with keeping the £47 million signing from Sporting quiet on Sunday at Stamford Bridge when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side visit.

Antero Henrique, PSG’s former sporting director, alerted then-manager Tuchel to the talents of Fernandes. Tuchel now believes that the 26-year-old is among the best players in the world.

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Time zone mix-up saw Man Utd miss out on Haaland

9 hours ago 

 

A mix-up between European time zones caused Manchester United to miss out on signing Erling Haaland for just £3 million ($4.1m) when he was still at Molde, reports the Mirror.

The Red Devils were told to phone Haaland’s agent Jim Solbakken at 9am to finalise a transfer, but thought that was 9am UK time rather than Scandinavian time, which is an hour ahead.

Therefore, when they did make the call it was actually 10am in Norway and Molde had already agreed a deal with Red Bull Salzburg.

Barca eye Bastoni move

9 hours ago 

 

Barcelona are interested in signing Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, according to Calciomercato.

The Catalan giants are keen to sign a young central defender for the long term, and have set their sights on the 21-year-old Italy international.

However, Inter are reluctant to let the player leave and would demand at least double the €30 million (£26m/$36m) they paid Atalanta for Bastoni three years ago.

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Liverpool lining up Gerrard as Klopp replacement – Mirror

9 hours ago 

The Reds are preparing for Jurgen Klopp to leave for the Germany job

Liverpool are lining up Rangers boss Steven Gerrard as their new manager, according to the Mirror.

The Merseysiders increasingly believe that current boss Jurgen Klopp is ready to quit the club and replace Joachim Low as manager of the German national team.

That has prompted the club to consider replacements with former captain Gerrard, who is on the brink of winning the Scottish Premiership title, at the top of their shortlist.

Bailly in talks over new deal

9 hours ago 

 

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is in talks over a new contract, reports The Sun.

The 26-year-old, who has 18 months left on his current deal, has struggled with injury during his time at Old Trafford but some impressive recent performances have prompted the club to begin talks over a new three-year contract.

However, if an agreement isn’t reached by the summer United will consider offers for the defender as they do not want to risk him leaving on a free transfer in 2022.

Man City to move for Haaland despite Raiola involvement

9 hours ago 

 

Manchester City will rival Manchester United for the signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland this summer despite Pep Guardiola’s difficult relationship with his agent Mino Raiola, reports the Mirror.

Raiola fell out with the City boss over his treatment of Zlatan Ibrahimovic when he was in charge of Barcelona.

However, that will not impact City’s transfer plans, and they will press ahead with a £100 million ($139m) move for the Norway international.

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