Sportmasta summarises the biggest transfer talk from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga and beyond
BENZEMA TO BE OFFERED NEW DEAL
Real Madrid will offer Karim Benzema a new contract at the end of the season which could tie him to the club for another five years, AS reports.
The striker has scored just five goals in 15 Liga games this term, leading to criticism, but the Champions League holders are willing to offer a substantial salary hike to ensure he is still in the Spanish capital by the time he is 34.
TUCHEL TOPS ARSENAL SHORTLIST
Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel tops Arsenal's shortlist for a new manager should Arsene Wenger leave this summer, according to the Daily Mirror.
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri, Bayer Leverkusen's Roger Schmidt and Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim are also being considered as the Gunners prepare for life after Wenger.
JUVENTUS TURN TO DE GEA
Juventus are set to make a move for Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea if they miss out on Gianluigi Donnarumma, acccording to The Sun.
The Bianconeri see Milan teenager Donnarumma as the natural successor for veteran Gianluigi Buffon, but the San Siro outfit are reluctant to sell.
And that has led to Juve looking for alternatives, with De Gea top of their wishlist should they fail to land their No.1 target.
GRIEZMANN WANTS CL FOOTBALL
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann will turn his back on a move to Manchester United if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, according to The Sun.
United have offered to make the France international the highest-paid player in the club's history, but the deal depends on the Red Devils being involved in Europe's premier club competition next term.
LIVERPOOL MONITORING GRAY
Liverpool are tracking the progress of Leicester City winger Demarai Gray as they plot a summer move, according to the Daily Mail.
Jurgen Klopp is keen to add two natural wingers to his squad before the start of next season, and sees England under-21 international Gray as a potential option.
ALLEGRI TO QUIT JUVENTUS
Massimiliano Allegri has agreed to quit Juventus at the end of the season, according to an exclusive report from Calciomercato.
The Italian manager has been widely tipped to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal in the summer, but Juventus chiefs had rejected claims he would leave Turin.
New reports, however, suggest that the decision to leave Juventus was made in January and was agreed on both sides, though the Italian champions have stressed it will not have a negative impact on the club's title hopes.
LIVERPOOL & MAN CITY TO FIGHT FOR CARVALHO
Liverpool and Manchester City are ready to go head-to-head for Sporting midfielder William Carvalho after learning the Portuguese side are ready to sell, according to A Bola, via TalkSport.
Sporting are enduring a difficult season, currently sitting 10 points behind title rivals Benfica, and are looking to raise funds in order to strengthen their squad, with selling their star player their first port of call.
LIVERPOOL EYE RAMIREZ
Liverpool are lining up a surprise move for Middlesbrough midfielder Gaston Ramirez, according to Tuttomercatoweb.
Jurgen Klopp is keen to add more attacking depth in the summer and the Reds have already made informal contact with the Uruguayan's representatives.
BAYERN IDENTIFY LAHM SUCCESSOR
Bayern Munich will step up their pursuit of Benfica right-back Nelson Semedo ahead of Philipp Lahm's retirement, according to O Jogo.
The Germany legend has announced he will finish his playing career at the end of the season, leaving Carlo Ancelotti searching for reinforcements on the right side of defence.
MAN CITY LEAD RACE FOR WONDERKID
Manchester City lead the race to sign Real Mallorca teenager Alpha Dionkou, according to the Manchester Evening News.
The 15-year-old is also in the sights of Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona but looks set to become the latest youngster to join City's academy setup.
MADRID IN BELOTTI TALKS
Real Madrid have opened talks over a summer move for in-demand Torino striker Andrea Belotti, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Torino president Urbano Cairo has travelled to the Spanish capital to discuss the potential transfer, with Madrid willing to pay the Arsenal targets €100 million release clause.
ARSENAL TO MOVE FOR HART
Arsenal are the latest club to show an interest in signing Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart this summer, according to the Daily Mail.
The Gunners are looking to replace Petr Cech as their No.1, and while Liverpool are also keen on the England international, Arsenal are hopeful of completing a deal.
LALLANA TO SIGN NEW DEAL
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana is set to put pen to paper on a new four-year deal at Anfield, according to the Daily Telegraph.
The England international is set to earn £150,000 a week following a series of impressive performances for the Reds this season.
DE GEA & COURTOIS WANT MADRID MOVE
David de Gea and Thibaut Courtois are both keen on the idea of replacing Keylor Navas as Real Madrid's No.1 goalkeeper, according to the Sun.
The Manchester United and Chelsea stars both previously played for Atletico Madrid but have not been put off by their rivalry with the current European champions.
MOURINHO TO DISCUSS EXTENSION
Manchester United will discuss a 12-month contract extension with Jose Mourinho at the end of the season, according to the Sun.
The Portuguese coach signed a three-year deal in the summer but has impressed Red Devils bosses sufficiently to convince them to commit to an extra year.
LIVERPOOL WARNED OFF STRIKER
Nottingham Forest have told Liverpool not to bother with a fresh approach for 17-year-old striker Ben Brereton, according to a report from The Nottingham Post.
Jurgen Klopp is supposedly a fan of the Forest prospect and saw a £2.5 million offer for the teenager rejected by the Championship club late in the January transfer window, with a return for his services in the summer likely.
AC MILAN WANT AGUERO & MANCINI
In the wake of rumours linking Milan with an audacious move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sergio Aguero and Roberto Mancini have now been added to their wish list courtesy of Corriere dello Sport.
The Italian publication states that the Rossoneri will have €100 million to spend should their Sino-Europe Sports takeover be completed, and big names are being targeted to aid them in returning to the top of the Serie A table.
CHELSEA SWOOP FOR CANCELO
Chelsea have made Valencia defender Joao Cancelo one of their top summer transfer targets, according to Yahoo Sports.
The Blues failed in a January bid for the full-back, but the Liga outfit are set to be more receptive to a sale in the close season, though their asking price is likely to be in the region of €30 million.
GLADBACH EYE LOFTUS-CHEEK
Borussia Monchengladbach are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, according to SportBild.
The England Under-21 international has failed to establish himself under Antonio Conte, and Gladbach already have a good relationship with the Blues following Andreas Christensen's successful loan spell in Germany.
The Bundesliga outfit are also keen on Arsenal youngster Gedion Zelalem, who is currently on loan at VVV-Venlo.
LIVERPOOL WANT AUBAMEYANG
Liverpool are set to battle Manchester City for the signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to The Sun.
Jurgen Klopp has worked with the Gabon international before, and is hopeful he can pull off a £40 million move to bring him to Anfield.
City, meanwhile, have made Aubameyang their primary target should Sergio Aguero leave the club in the summer.
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