Transfer news and football gossip: Man Uniteds last-ditch bid to sign Griezmann, De Ligt close to 66m move, Liverpool renew interest French winger

Transfer news and football gossip: Man Uniteds last-ditch bid to sign Griezmann, De Ligt close to 66m move, Liverpool renew interest French winger
talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Thursday’s papers and online3Atletico Madrid’schief executive has confirmed Antoine Griezmann will join Barcelonathis summer.(Sport)However, it is claimed Manchester United want to make a late bid to sign Griezmann and are prepared to offer Atletico 95m for the French forward. (The Sun)Red Devils striker Romelu Lukaku has saidInter Milanboss Antonio Conte is the best manager in the world and that he has always dreamed of playing in Serie A.(ESPN)Unitedwill reportedly hold out for at least 150m for France midfielder Paul Pogba this summer, amid interest from Real Madrid and Juventus.(Daily Mirror)Manchester Unitedhave finally ended their pursuit of Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale. (Evening Standard)Matthijs de Ligt’s agent Mino Raiola has metParis Saint-Germainsporting director Antero Henrique over the transfer of the 19-year-oldAjax defender. The clubs are close to reaching an agreement of around 75m (66.6m).(RMC Sport)Getty3

Griezmann has agreed to join Barcelona, but Man United will make a late attempt to hijack his transfer

Liverpoolhave renewed their interest inLyonplaymaker Nabil Fekir, but will not pay the 53m fee they agreed for the 25-year-old last summer.(Le Progres)Liverpoolwould only consider letting defender Dejan Lovren leave this summer if they receive an offer of at least 25m, with AC Milan reportedly interested in the Croatian. (The Times)Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has admitted there are not many things he enjoys about life in England after moving from Italian side Sampdorialast summer. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to AC Milan.(Ovacion)Gunners target Yannick Carrasco has said he hopes to leave Chinese clubDalian Yifang and return to Europe this summer. (Daily Mirror)Arsenal are reportedly in advanced talks to sign 18-year-old Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba.(Le10Sport)Tottenham’spursuit ofLyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, 22, is being complicated by his 75m (66.6m) price tag.(The Guardian)getty3

Fekir almost joined Liverpool last summer, and is wanted by the Reds again after finishing the season with 12 goals and nine assists

Chelseawill not take up the option to buy Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic fromReal Madrid, with the 25-year-old set to join Inter Milan instead. (Daily Mail)West Hamare close to signingVillarrealattacking midfielder Pablo Fornals for 24m. (The Guardian)Wolveshave made contact with Burnleyover signing 26-year-old defender James Tarkowski, although Leicester City are also keen. (The Times)Kyle Walker is set to open talks over a new contract atManchester City. (The Sun)

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Newly-promoted Premier League sideAston Villaare set to make a 14m bid forLeeds United’s23-year-old English midfielder Kalvin Phillips.(Daily Telegraph)Juventussporting director Fabio Paratici has reportedly arrived in London to conclude a deal to bringChelsea manager Maurizio Sarri to Turin. (Calciomercato)But it is claimed Chelseawill refuse to let Sarri leave until the Italian champions meet their compensation demands.(Daily Mail)]

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