Bayern slap £52m price-tag on Lewandowski, Liverpool confident of Bellingham transfer, Gareth Bale SIGNS for LAFC

Rom for improvement

Fulham have launched an ambitious bid to sign AC Milan captain and Chelsea target Alessio Romagnoli.

According to Sky Italy, the Cottagers have tabled an offer in the last 24 hours but Romagnoli isn’t too keen on a move to Craven Cottage and is waiting for other opportunities.

The centre-back is hoping that Lazio will table an offer, having previously shown interest, but his dream scenario is to stay at Milan.

The Blues are looking to boost their backline after losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer

Rich taste

Spurs are reportedly lining up a combined bid for two of Everton’s bets players.

The North London club want to put together a package deal for Brazil striker Richarlison and England Under-21 winger Anthony Gordon, according to Sky Sports.

The Toffees are said to be anticipating a bid for both players which could be made this week.

The versatile Richarlison, 25, is viewed as ideal competition and cover for a Spurs frontline led by talisman Harry Kane.

Apparently Tottenham have been tracking him since he impressed at Watford in the 2017-18 season.

Sky Sports also point out that left-winger Gordon, 21, fits with Spurs’ agenda of signing and developing young English talent.

Ful of it

Fulham have launched an £11million bid for Manchester United ace Andreas Pereira.

According to the Mail, Pereira is not in United manager Erik ten Hag’s plans for next season.

And United are ready to sell the attacking midfielder for a cut-price fee this summer.

The 26-year-old has been on loan at Flamengo for the last year but the Brazilian giants are hesitant about making the deal permanent after just seven goals in 52 games.

And that has opened the door for Fulham to pounce for the Brazil international

Joe Gomez advice

Liverpool hero Danny Murphy believes Joe Gomez should go away on loan to build up his confidence but manager Jurgen Klopp would rather keep him.

Murphy told BeMyBet: “Now they have signed Calvin Ramsay from Aberdeen, maybe it’s time for him to move on and go and play somewhere consistently because I think he is a super talent.

“The reality is he is another one who will probably be there another season.

“I don’t think any player should be in a rush to leave Liverpool. I am also a believer in making the years that you’ve got playing count and maybe a loan move could work for him.

“Maybe a loan move somewhere for a season to go and play and build his confidence up again.

“With the amount of fixtures Liverpool have and trying to be competitive on all fronts, I think that Jurgen Klopp would want the option of him as a fourth centre half”

Need Mar

Arsenal are set to submit another bid for Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez, according to reports.

The Gunners have been heavily linked with a swoop for the defender, 24, over the past few weeks.

They have already had a £25million bid rejected by the Eredivisie champions, but they are now set to submit an improved offer of £34.5m.

However, according to Dutch Outlet De Telegraaf, it is unlikely to be accepted as Ajax want at least £43m for his services.

Mikel Arteta’s side face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United for Martinez’s signature.

The Red Devils are looking to bolster their defence following a disastrous season.

Rich pickings

Tottenham have reportedly been joined by Chelsea in the race to lure Richarlison away from Everton.

Spurs have been heavily linked with a move for the 25-year-old in a potential £51.25million deal.

SunSport reported last week how Thomas Tuchel’s Blues side were also interested in the Brazil international.

It has been claimed that the Toffees may cash in on the ex-Watford ace in the next five days as they need to balance the books.

A move to London could be in the offing, with Sky Sports stating that Chelsea are considering rivalling rivals Spurs for his signature.

Chelsea are in the market for a centre-forward after allowing club-record signing Romelu Lukaku to return to Inter Milan on loan.

Man City expect Sterling bid

Manchester City are expecting a bid for Raheem Sterling by Chelsea.

That is according to Sky Sports, who claim that Sterling heads the Blues’ manager Thomas Tuchel’s shortlist for attacking targets.

It has also been reported that City are grateful for the forward’s services and will not obstruct his desire for more minutes elsewhere.

The Premier League champions’ boss Pep Guardiola is open to allowing the England international’s exit, even to a league rival.

Tuchel is desperate to add to his frontline, especially after Romelu Lukaku’s loan exit to Inter Milan, but will have to meet the Citizens’ £50million asking price for Sterling

Gal-ways have Paris

Christophe Galtier has left Nice and is set to take over at Paris Saint-Germain this week.

Galtier’s former club have moved quickly and signed former Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Romano tweeted: “Official and confirmed. Christophe Galtier leaves OGC Nice as he’s set to sign with Paris Saint-Germain as new manager. It will be resolved and completed this week.

“OGC Nice have announced former Borussia Dortmund’s Lucien Favre as new manager, club statement confirms”

Rich and poor

Everton have to balance the books in the next five days in what could be a major boost for Chelsea and Tottenham’s bid for Richarlison.

The Toffees’ ongoing battle with financial fair play rules mean the Blues and Spurs’s transfer hopes could be best served by moving early.

According to The Athletic, the “bulk” of the Merseysiders’ incoming business will have to be done after June 30, which could explain the lack of transfers at Goodison Park so far.

The reason for this deadline is FFP, which is calculated until the end of June.

Everton have been under prolonged pressure over their finances, with rivals even attempting to use it against them during last season’s nail-biting relegation struggle.

The free-spending start to Toffees’ owner Farhad Moshiri’s reign has left the club needing to balance the books

Things getting Frenk

Manchester United are hoping to seal a deal for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong by the end of the week.

According to Sport, Barca are looking to offload De Jong as quickly as possible so they can remove his salary from their accounts.

This is despite the Blaugrana’s initial reluctance to sell the midfielder this year.

The Netherlands international’s big money move to Old Trafford will see him reunite with former Ajax boss Erik Ten Hag, three years after leaving the Eredivisie

Ox transfer advice

Liverpool hero Danny Murphy advised forgotten man Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to consider a move to Southampton and insists he would also be good at Aston Villa or Newcastle.

Murphy told BeMyBet: “We’ve seen glimpses of him in the Liverpool shirt where he’s been brilliant. If he can stay fit I think he would be a great addition for someone.

“I don’t think he’d do it, but I’m sure [Frank] Lampard would like having him around across the park. Maybe even somewhere like Southampton where he started his career where he can play and enjoy his football and be the main man.

“Yeah, maybe. I think that the problem you’ve got is that Newcastle are going to start spending on big names and progressing quite quickly. However he’s more than capable in playing in both those sides/

‘It’s an individual choice when you get to a certain stage in your career where you have to balance on and off the field happiness, and football. He’s earned good money for a long time, so I wouldn’t think his priority would be finance”

“I really like him, I like watching him play, I like the dynamism he’s got, I like his energy. I hope he goes somewhere where he’s going to play every week and we don’t see him sitting on the bench somewhere just to get an extra 10 or 20 grand a week.”

Richarlison transfer war

Chelsea and Tottenham are set for a bidding war over Everton star Richarlison.

That is according to Sky Sports, who claim the West Londoners are keen to rival their local foes over the star forward.

In fact, the Blues see him as the perfect replacement for Romelu Lukaku, who is returning to Inter Milan on loan.

Spurs, on the other hand, want to add to their striking pair of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min

Erik ten Hag-gle

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag starts work on Monday facing an Old Trafford cash squeeze that threatens to hamper his re-building plans, as per SunSport’s Ken Lawrence.

While United CEO Richard Arnold told fans in a recent pub meeting that money was “not a consideration” in this summer’s transfer window, he will still not provide Ten Hag with an open cheque book.

With the Red Devils looking for investors to fund either a new stadium or a major overhaul of Old Trafford, the Dutch head coach will have to pay a price.

The budget before any sales, with Anthony Martial and Eric Bailly expected to be dumped, could be as little as £100million

Deal me in

Arsenal ace William Saliba has held “positive” contract talks with club chiefs, who are looking to tie him down to a long-term deal after a series of loan stints.

Reporter Chris Wheatley has now revealed that ex-Marseille, Nice and St-Etienne loanee Saliba could be closing in on a new contract.

Wheatley tweeted: “William Saliba contract talks going positively with Frenchman set to return for pre-season training shortly.

“The French defender will be at Arsenal for the 2022-23 season, as confirmed by manager Mikel Arteta and people close to the player”

Lewandowski price tag

Bayern Munich are demanding £52million to sell Robert Lewandowski in the summer transfer window.

Lewandowski has publicly asked to leave Bayern as he enters the final year of his contract.

The striker has his heart set on Barcelona despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.

The Bundesliga champions are refusing to let him go on the cheap and Sky Sports claim they will only sell for £52m.

This will come as a massive blow to cash-strapped Barca, who are trying to improve their squad on a tight budget by looking for cheap transfers and free agents.

The Blaugrana have debts of over half a billion euros and are desperate to not pile on extra costs

S-Mart move for Lisandro

Arsenal are looking to beat Manchester United in the race for Ajax star Lisandro Martinez.

The Gunners’ boss Mikel Arteta is a huge admirer of Martinez’s versatility, with the defender also able to operate as a left-back and defensive midfielder.

And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has delivered an update on Arteta’s pursuit of the Argentina international.

Romano said on his YouTube channel: “Arsenal want Lisandro Martinez.

“They had new contacts with his agent and after an opening bid was turned down by Ajax.

“But at the moment, still no fresh bid. Arsenal are on it. Arsenal want Lisandro Martinez, but also Manchester United mentioned his name internally.

“Lisandro is one to watch for the coming weeks. Ajax want around €45m-€50m [£38m-£43m]”

Boehly on Cech

Chelsea’s new owner Todd Boehly has praised Petr Cech after his decision to depart from the club.

Boehly said: “Petr is an important member of the Chelsea family.

“We understand his decision to step away and thank him for his contributions as an advisor and his commitment to the club and to our community.

“We wish him the best”

Neym the price

Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle are among the only transfer options for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar this summer.

That’s as the star forward reportedly considers his future at Parc des Princes after being left fuming with PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi hinting his performances were below par last season.

According to RMC Sport, the Brazil international is thinking of leaving the Parisians in the summer.

Reports this month claimed the French champions are prepared to sell the 30-year-old for the right price as they plot a summer rebuild.

Premier League trio United, Chelsea and Newcastle are the only teams with the right money to sign Neymar

Petr Cech leaves role

Chelsea hero Petr Cech will leave his role as technical and performance advisor on June 30.

Cech said: “It has been a huge privilege to perform this role at Chelsea for the past three years.

“With the club under new ownership, I feel now is the right time for me to step aside.

“I am pleased that the club is now in an excellent position with the new owners, and I am confident of its future success both on and off the pitch”

Jover the moon

Tottenham have opened talks to sign RB Leipzig ace Josko Gvardiol.

According to Nabil Djellit, Gvardiol’s strong season has caught Spurs’ attention, who have sparked negotiations over a potential transfer and are rivalling Chelsea as well as Manchester United.

The North Londoners are desperate to land a new centre-back, having been linked with Inter Milan duo Alessandro Bastoni and Milan Skriniar.

The Croatia international ranked in the top five in the Bundesliga for interceptions and posed highly in blocks and tackles as well

Neymar linked with Juventus

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar’s agents have opened talks with Juventus over a transfer.

The star forward is claimed to have been unsettled by club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s recent comments regarding his future.

A clause in the Brazil international’s £600,000-a-week contract is set to trigger on July 1, extending the deal by an extra year to 2027.

According to Sky Sports, PSG have been looking for a buyer for their No10.

AS, however, claim the 30-year-old’s representatives have also been trying to find a move for their star man.

The Brazilian has been keen on a return to Barcelona, but the Catalan giants’ financial woes make a move unrealistic

Bale joins Los Angeles FC

Gareth Bale has confirmed his shock move to MLS outfit Los Angeles FC.

Bale left Real Madrid at the end of his contract earlier this month as a free agent.

For months there have been suggestions the star forward could retire or sign with hometown club Cardiff.

But the Wales international has put the rumours to bed after confirming he is joining LAFC on Twitter.

Sharing a video of himself in the club’s black and gold, Bale said: “See you soon, Los Angeles”

Chelsea meet Ronaldo agent

Chelsea have met with Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, shocking reports suggest.

Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly met with new Blues owner Todd Boehly last week and discussed a move for his client.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is thought to be happy to stay at United for the beginning of a new era under Erik ten Hag.

However, the forward is also reportedly concerned about the lack of summer transfer business the Red Devils have managed so far – with not a single player arriving

Jesus going to Arsenal

Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus is on the brink of a £45million move to Arsenal on a five-year contract.

Jesus is expected to be in London on Tuesday to complete his medical in time to join up with his new team-mates for pre-season.

The Gunners agreed on a fee with the centre-forward’s agents, who spent last weekend successfully negotiating personal terms.

The 25-year-old is now a couple of days away from being confirmed as an Arsenal player until 2027

Liverpool ‘confident’ of signing Bellingham

Liverpool are confident Leeds star Kalvin Phillips’ proposed move to Manchester City leaves them in pole position to land Borussia Dortmund ace Jude Bellingham.

However there is still likely to be a tug-of-war between the Reds and City to land Bellingham in the summer.

But there is growing confidence at Anfield that the Citizens’ imminent £45million signing of Phillips means the Merseysiders are favourites to sign the Dortmund star.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp always planned to make a striker his marquee transfer this summer and has successfully landed Darwin Nunez for a record £85m to replace Sadio Mane