Look back at the best of Saturday’s transfer news, rumours and done deals starting with Manchester United's chase of Matthijs de Ligt which might not yet be over.
Despite claims that Juventus were on the verge of clinching the defender, it seems United and PSG are both still in with a shout of signing the Ajax captain as Juve have failed to meet the Dutch club's asking price.
United also continue their hunt for Newcastle's Sean Longstaff, who is valued at more than £60m St James' Park, while Tottenham and Liverpool are both keen on Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos. Follow all the latest below.
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Hello and welcome along to today's transfer news, rumours and done deals, and we start with a quick reminder of yesterday's big news – confirmation that Paul Pogba is almost certainly on his way out of Old Trafford this summer. Here's more:
Staying with Man Utd for a moment and the club have renewed hope of signing Matthijs de Ligt as the Ajax captain's proposed move to Juventus stalls.
Juve have offered 55 million Euros with another 10 million Euros to be paid in add-ons, but Ajax are holding out for more and know that both United and PSG would be prepared to stump up for one of the most highly rated players in world football.
According to European football expert Julien Laurens,United have an agreement already in place with Ajax over the fee and if De Ligt's head was to turn, the club would be in a strong position to step in.
Tottenham are closing in on Real Madrid's 22-year-old midfielder Dani Ceballos, according to AS.
After signing Lyon's Tanguy Ndombele, Mauricio Pochettino is keen to continue strengthening the centre of the field and Ceballos is keen to find regular football.
However, Sportwitness reports that Tottenham have competition from Liverpool for the signing of the Spain international after his impressive performances at the recent European U21 Championships.
Are Arsenal about to sign Real Madrid forward Lucas Vazquez?
The 28-year-old is valued at over £30m even though he has struggled to find a first-team slot in the Real Madrid side, and Zinedine Zidane is keen to recoup money after spending big already this summer.
And AS report that the deal could be done as soon as next week.
Is Nemanja Matic on his way out of Old Trafford?
Both Milan clubs are said to be interested in the midfielder, 30, and he has arranged talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to discuss his future, according to ESPN.
A move on the San Siro could be on the cards, and with Ander Herrera departed for PSG and Paul Pogba's future up in the air, it would leave a huge whole in midfield for Solskjaer to fill.
The former Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores is among the candidates Newcastle are considering to replace Rafa Benitez, according to the Telegraph.
After a spell at Espanyol, Sanchez Flores took over at Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua but is now available for free, which you imagine would tempt Mike Ashley.
Chelsea have confirmed that Alvaro Morata has left the club permanently for Atletico Madrid.
The 26-year-old striker left for the Spanish capital on loan back in January going on to score seven goals in 17 appearances for the Rojiblancos.
And it was announced by both clubs on Saturday that the switch will become a permanent one following the initial loan which ends at the end of the 2019/20 season.
"We would like to thank Alvaro for his contribution and wish him the best of luck for the future," Chelsea said in a statement on their official website.
Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek has signed a new long-term contract at the club.
The 23-year-old England international, who is currently recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, forced his way into Maurizio Sarri's first-team plans last season making himself a regular for both club and country.
And he has been rewarded with a new five-year deal with the club hopeful he can become a key player for new manager Frank Lampard for years to come.
"I’m really happy and pleased that I get to stay here for another five years," he told the club's official website. "It’s the place where I’ve grown up playing and hopefully I’ll be playing here for a lot longer,’ he said.
Chelsea may not be able to sign players but they are certainly intent on getting young talent to sign contracts as they begin to consider offering Callum Hudson-Odoi a massive £100,000-a-week deal to put an end to interest from European clubs.
Bayern Munich have long been interested in the teenage winger, whose contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of next season.
Lampard and Hudson-Odoi met recently and the new manager was said to have tried to convince the English winger to stay.
Arsenal transfer target Wilfried Zaha has broken his silence on reports linking him with a move away from Crystal Palace after the club swiftly rejected a £40m offer for him.
“The only thing that's on my mind right now is trying to win this cup,” said Zaha, who scored twice as Ivory Coast qualified for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.
When pressed on whether he wanted to play for Arsenal, he added: “I don't know. We'll see in the future.”
The forward then said on Twitter: “Whatever happened to speaking facts? It's sad and annoying how anyone will just open their mouth and speak on things or situations they know absolutely nothing about.”
Tottenham Hotspur have apparently moved ahead in the race for Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos.
The Spanish U21 international is available this summer after starring at the European Championships with Real keen to cash in on some of their fringe players.
Liverpool and Arsenal have also been linked with the 22-year-old who is likely to cost upwards of £40m.
But AS report that a personal intervention from manager Mauricio Pochettino has swung things in their favour.
They say Pochettino has promised first team football in north London, something Ceballos is desperate for after sitting out of much of last season on the sidelines.
Reports in Italy suggest that Sergej Milinkovic-Savic's agent has flown to England to hold talks with Manchester United about a possible move for his player.
United will see the Napoli midfielder as a direct replacement for Paul Pogba if he leaves Old Trafford this summer.
Milinkovic-Savic will command a transfer fee in the region of £120m despite a slightly underwhelming campaign last season.
Sir Alex Ferguson wants Manchester United to sign Harry Maguire to bolster their defence.
The Manchester Evening News claim sources said that Ferguson believes United should do everything they can to sign the 26-year-old.
Leicester have already spent £70m on incoming players this summer, Ayoze Perez (£30m) and Youri Tielemans (£40m), which suggests they are expecting a big money departure...
Newcastle United have lost their manager, their £30m striker Ayoze Perez and now they may be about to lose a young prospect too,
It is widely reported that Manchester United are preparing to make a bid for Sean Longstaff, who broke into Rafa Benitez's team last season,
The academy graduate will not force a move away from Newcastle and United may have to stump up around £30m to tempt Newcastle into selling him.
Manuel Neuer may leave Bayern Munich if the playing squad is not good enough to match his own ambitions, his agent has said.
The German goalkeeper has been with the club for eight years, winning every domestic trophy available, but this may change unless better players are brought to the club.
He is tied to the club until 2021, although is agent, Thomas Kroth, says the 33-year-old is concerned about the direction the club is heading.
"He wants to win Euro 2020 and he wants to win the Champions League again," Kroth told Suddeutsche Zeitung.
"Manuel is success-oriented. My impression is that the gap to the top four English top teams is already serious and the Munich squad is currently not yet as competitive or set up to tackle Manuel's goals seriously.
"When he realises that Bayern are responding, then he will probably blossom again.
"He does not want to retire in 2021. Now he is in the phase in which he has to decide: how will things progress in the future?
"Signing a contract extension and ending his career at Bayern is of course the obvious option, but it's not the only one."
Leeds defender Pontus Jansson is set to leave the club shortly following a break down in relationship.
Jansson made 39 appearances for the club last season, but it is reported that Leeds have agreed a fee with his next club, which remains unknown.
Statistically, he was one of the best defenders in the Championship last season when compared to other defenders, per 90 minutes.
2.61 tackles won (1st)
9.3 total duels won (2nd)
2.48 interceptions (3rd)
53.0 accurate passes (5th)
This is a huge loss for Leeds.
Arsenal meanwhile are closing in on Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez with the 28-year-old thought to be worth around £31m.
And Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson is wanted by West Ham as the Hammers look to strengthen their squad this summer.
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