Ole gets down to business
We start in Manchester, where Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was announced as the permanent manager of Manchester United this week. According to Tuttosport the new full-time boss has already pin pointed his next arrival.
Juventus attacker Douglas Costa is the man in question, and it’s believed they will face competition from rivals Manchester City and also PSG if they wish to sign the former Bayern Munich man.
United line up Latin playmakers
He is not the only Brazilian being linked with a move to Old Trafford. The Express claim Philippe Coutinho has informed his teammates he is considering leaving Barcelona with both United and Chelsea credited with an interest in his services.
One man who knows where he wants to go is Hirving Lozano. The former Pachuca player is desperate to move to Old Trafford according to the Manchester Evening News . United were linked with Lozano many years ago before he moved to the Eredivisie, and may return for him this summer.
Spurs look for Bundesliga bargain
Meanwhile, down in London, it promises to be a busy summer for Tottenham Hotspur. The club didn’t make a single signing this season, but it’s believed they will seek to strengthen their side in the summer. That is despite Mauricio Pochettino refusing to give assurances he will remain at the club past the summer according to the Telegraph.
That won’t stop the Argentine looking at summer targets, with Max Kruse believed to be on his shortlist. The Werder Bremen striker is out of contract in the summer and is drawing interest from Inter Milan and Spurs according to Sky Germany .
Rafa hopes to retain Rondon
In the North East, Rafa Benitez has revealed the club have postponed contract talks with Salomon Rondon. The Venezuelan has been in fine form for the Magpies, but he is only on loan from West Bromwich Albion. Benitez is eager to see that deal made permanent, but he will hold off discussions until the summer according to the Chronicle .
Benitez also confirmed talks regarding his contract have begun with Lee Charnley. The Spaniard will be a free agent in the summer, and has interest from the Chinese Super League.
Silva wants Gomes and Zouma for good
And finally, one man who knows what he wants is Marco Silva. The Everton boss has this week pushed for stability at the club, and as part of that plan he is eager to make Andre Gomes his first summer signing. The Guardian are reporting they wish to sign Gomes, while the Times say they wish to add Kurt Zouma to the club permanently.
There are also decisions to be made on Phil Jagielka and Leighton Baines ahead of the summer in what is expected to be a period of change.
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