TRANSFER RUMOURS
Goal 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.
ARSENAL TO LAUNCH £50M MORATA BID
Arsenal are ready to bid for Chelsea and Manchester United target Alvaro Morata this summer, according to a report in The Sun.
The Real Madrid striker has grown frustrated at a lack of first-team opportunities in Spain and is looking to leave, with Antonio Conte's Blues leading the chase.
However, Arsene Wenger is willing to sanction a £50m bid as he prepares for the possibility of having to replace Alexis Sanchez, who looks increasingly likely to leave the club.
SPURS & CHELSEA BATTLE FOR SMITH
Chelsea and Tottenham are set to go head-to-head to sign Bournemouth defender Adam Smith, according to The Sun.
Smith began his career at Spurs and the club are considering a bid to re-sign him as a possible replacement for Kyle Walker, who has been heavily linked with Manchester City.
The Blues, meanwhile, are understood to have scouted the 26-year-old in the 2-2 draw with Stoke, and will watch him again when the Cherries face Burnley.
BARCA EYE ROMEU RETURN
Barcelona are considering a move to bring Oriol Romeu back to the club from Southampton this summer, according to Marca .
The midfielder graduated through Barca's academy but is only now starting to realise his potential at St Mary's, and would cost at least €15 million to acquire after being named the Saints' Player of the Year.
BARCA JOIN MAHREZ RACE
Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have entered the race to sign wantaway Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez, says the Daily Star .
The Algeria international has had a mixed campaign at the King Power this season and is looking to push for a move away once the season draws to an end.
As well as Barca and PSG, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool are all now thought to be interested in securing the attacker, who is valued at around £35 million.
GALA WANT WELBECK
Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck is the centre of a £16 million transfer bid from Turkish side Galatasaray, according to reports from the Daily Mail .
The former Manchester United forward has made just seven Premier League starts for the Gunners this season and will make a decision regarding his long-term future once the season ends.
Galatasaray have made contact with the north London side and are willing to pay the £16 million Arsene Wenger and Co paid for him in 2014.
BALE AGENT OPENS UTD TALKS
Gareth Bale's representatives have opened talks with Manchester United chiefs over a potential summer transfer to Old Trafford, according to a report from Diario Gol .
The Welshman has scored 12 goals in 30 starts for Real Madrid this season but has suffered with injuries throughout, with his replacement Isco impressing in his absence.
Bale is now supposedly open to a Premier League return, with Manchester United the only likely destination for the Wales international.
LUKAKU TOPS MAN UTD LIST
Jose Mourinho has made Everton forward Romelu Lukaku his number one transfer target this summer, according to a report from The Guardian .
The Belgian is seen as the man to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic and lead the Red Devils attack next season, having hit 24 Premier League goals for the Toffees so far this term.
Lukaku has openly admitted he will only join a club with a spot in the Champions League, however, so Mourinho's hopes of landing the 23-year-old may depend on United winning the Europa League.
ARSENAL TARGET LEMAR
Arsenal have made Monaco winger Thomas Lemar one of their top summer transfer targets, according to the Daily Mirror .
The 21-year-old has been in sensational form this season and Arsene Wenger is a huge admirer as he looks to rebuild his squad at the Emirates Stadium.
MARSEILLE KEEN ON MAHREZ
Marseille have shown an interest in signing Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez, according to the Daily Mirror .
The Algeria international is keen to leave the King Power Stadium this summer to play Champions League football.
And though none of Europe's top sides have shown an interest as yet, Marseille see Mahrez as the next piece of their rebuilding jigsaw.
MAN CITY WEIGH UP VALDES BID
Manchester City are weighing up making a move for Middlesbrough goalkeeper Victor Valdes, according to ESPN .
The Spain international is expected to leave the Riverside this summer following their relegation to the Championship.
And Pep Guardiola is open to reuniting with a player he worked with at Barcelona with the City boss unconvinced by Claudio Bravo and Joe Hart.
CITY TO RIVAL UTD FOR SEMEDO
Portuguese news outlet O Jogo claims Manchester City will rival Manchester United in the summer race to sign Benfica right-back Nelson Semedo.
Pep Guardiola's side could face competition from more than just their cross-town rivals, however, as Bayern Munich, Inter and Barcelona have all been linked with an interest.
JUVE WANT FABINHO
Juventus are looking at Monaco's Fabinho as a possible midfield reinforcement this summer, according to Italian rumour guru Gianluca Di Marzio .
Lyon's Corentin Tolisso is also on the Old Lady's list of potentials but the report states a move for the France international is on hold, hence Juve monitoring Fabinho's situation at the Stade Louis II.
EVERTON IN FOR SANDRO & KLAASSEN
Ronald Koeman has been given the all-clear to begin negotiations for Malaga forward Sandro and Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen, the Mirror reports.
The former has a contract clause which means he can leave for just £5 million in the summer, while it is believed that £20m will be enough to land the Ajax captain.
MAN UTD WANT £40M DIER
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is set to test Tottenham's resolve with a £40 million summer bid for Eric Dier, the Mirror reports.
The 23-year-old put pen to paper on a five-year, £50,000-per-week deal in September, but the Red Devils feel their offer would be enough to have both Spurs and the player consider the bid.
CONTE GIVEN FULL BACKING
Chelsea's board are prepared to offer Antonio Conte a new, improved contract deal and will back the Italian boss completely in the transfer market, the Mirror reports.
The Blues are keen to see off interest from Inter, who are prepared to offer the manager a £10m-per-year deal, and will sanction bids for Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku and Virgil van Dijk.
MAHREZ WANTS LEICESTER EXIT
Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez wants to leave the King Power Stadium this summer, according to the Daily Telegraph .
The Algeria international vowed to remain with the Foxes this season, but believes he has now honoured an agreement made last summer and should be allowed to move on.
Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea are likely to be interested in the 2016 PFA Player of the Year.
BARCA EYE DI MARIA MOVE
Barcelona are eyeing a summer move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria, according to Mundo Deportivo .
The Camp Nou outfit are looking to replace Arda Turan, and despite Di Maria's connections to Real Madrid, his friendship with Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano could help to push a deal over the line.
The Blaugrana are also eyeing Marco Reus, Bernardo Silva and Vitolo as alternatives.
PEPE SET FOR PSG
Real Madrid defender Pepe is closing in on a move to Paris Saint-Germain, according to Cadena Ser via The Sun .
The Portugal international is out of contract this summer and has rejected a series of offers from China to join the current Ligue 1 champions.
MAN UTD EYE REUS
Jose Mourinho wants to bring Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus to Manchester United, according to Don Balon .
The United boss wants the Germany international to replace Wayne Rooney, who is set to leave Old Trafford for China this summer.
The Red Devils are likely to face competition for Reus from Atletico Madrid, with Diego Simeone unhappy with the performances of Yannick Carrasco this season.
LIVERPOOL CLOSE IN ON KEANE SIGNING
Liverpool are close to signing Burnley defender Michael Keane for £25 million, according to theMirror .
Personal terms reportedly have been agreed in principle, with Keane waiting to see if the Reds qualify for Champions League football.
JARDIM ARSENAL'S TOP CHOICE
Arsenal have identified Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim as their top choice to replace Arsene Wenger should the Frenchman leave this summer, according to Telefoot .
Jardim will discuss his future at the end of the season and is also on the radar of Inter, whose coach Stefano Pioli is coming under increasing pressure.
MADRID CLUBS MAKE THEO DEAL
Young Atletico Madrid defender Theo Hernandez will move to Real Madrid in the summer for €30 million - €6m more than in the termination clause for his deal, AS reports.
The defender has already passed a medical, having forced his way out of Atleti by refusing to negotiate fresh terms on his contract. He has spent this season playing with Alaves.
LA LIGA CLUB MOVE FOR BALOTELLI
Out of contract with Nice at the end of the season, Mario Balotelli is set to be offered a deal by Las Palmas, COPE report.
The Italian will have the chance to sign a one-year deal with the option of another 12 months should things pan out.
CHELSEA WANT ROMA PAIR
Antonio Conte is keen to sign Roma duo Radja Nainggolan and Antonio Rudiger in the summer transfer window, The Sun reports.
Nainggolan has been on Conte's wishlist since the manager arrived at Stamford Bridge and the Italian should be given the funds to push through a deal.
Rudiger, meanwhile, is seen as an ideal replacement for the departing John Terry, as a move for Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly is now seemingly off the table.
BAYERN ENTER THEO RACE
Bayern Munich are interested in Atletico Madrid youngster Theo, who has spent the season on loan at Alaves, El Mundo Deportivo reports.
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