Transfer news and football GOSSIP: Arsenal eye 4m defender, Liverpool to sign striker on free transfer, Tottenham in double swoop

Transfer news and football GOSSIP: Arsenal eye 4m defender, Liverpool to sign striker on free transfer, Tottenham in double swoop
All the top tittle-tattle doing the rounds in the Sunday newspapers and online…3Manchester City have asked to be kept in touch with developments about Lyons French international midfielder Nabil Fekir. Fekir, 25, is set to leave his home town club this summer just 12 months after a move toLiverpool fell through at the 11th hour after the results of a medical. Jurgen Klopp is still interested in a player who he almost signed for 53 million but will attempt to get him for a lower fee given his knee problems, although could now face a fight with Man City. (Express)Liverpool are in talks over drafting in German striker Max Kruse on a free transfer. Hes out of contract at Werder Bremen this summer and a move to the Champions League winners could now be on the cards. (Star)Ajex starlet Dillon Hoogewerf has signed for Manchester United. The forward, 16, announced his move in an Instagram post having rejected a professional contract offer from the Amsterdam side. (Various)Bayern Munich has placed a 20m price tag on Germany defender Jerome Boateng, who is being eyed by ArsenalandManchester United. (Bild)GETTY3

Jerome Boateng is set to be on the move this summer

Chelsea and Manchester United target Elseid Hysaj has confirmed his intention to leave Napoli this summer, declaring he needs to win something in his career. FULL STORYTottenham are closing on in a double swoop for Fulham duo Ryan Sessegnon and his twin brother Steven. FULL STORYJuventusare understood to be preparing a compensation package to priseMaurizio Sarriaway fromChelsea. The Italian giants want Blues boss Sarri to replace Massimiliano Allegri in Turin, and must now stump up in the region of 5million to secure their top target. (Independent)Arsenal could sign defender Eder Balanta this summer in a cut-price deal. Arsenal are shopping for bargains this summer after failing to qualify for the Champions League. The Colombian is on the books at Swiss club FC Basel and would cost just 4m. (Star)Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers will test Crystal Palaces resolve to keep Andros Townsend. With just two years left to run on his contract, the winger is seen as a good option for the Foxes as Rodgers gets a first transfer window to start shaping his squad. Townsend, 27, is valued at around 14million similar to the figure Palace paid Newcastle to sign him three years ago. (Mirror)GETTY3

Andros Townsend is on Leicester’s radar

Aston Villa are set to make their move for loan star Tyrone Mings in the next week. The defender played a key role in helping the Midlands club win promotion back to the Premier League and is keen to join on a permanent basis, and Bournemouth are charging 15m for his services. (Daily Star)Atletico Madrid are reportedly considering legal action against Barcelona over their pursuit of Antoine Griezmann. The 28-year-old French striker revealed last month he wants to leave the Wanda Metropolitano, sparking rumours of a move to the Nou Camp. But Atletico are understood to feel unhappy with Barca’s tactics to recruit Griezmann, who has a 108m release clause in his contract. (Spanish media)

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Sam Allardyce says Everton sacking was 'ludicrous' and believes Marco Silva set to suffer same fate Big Sam co-hosted the Sports Breakfast on Tuesday and spoke of his disappointment at not
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