Transfer news and football gossip: Paul Pogba offered Man United captaincy, Sadio Mane to Real Madrid update, Tottenham in talks to sign Maxi Gomez
talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Wednesday’s papers and online…3Manchester United will offer to make Paul Pogba their club captain in an effort to convince the midfielder to stay at the club.(ESPN)David de Gea has turned down a new contract at Old Trafford, with the goalkeepers current deal set to expire at the end of next season.(The Sun)Meanwhile, Juan Mata – out of contract at United – is a reported target for Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez this summer. (The Sun)Petr Cech will leave Arsenal and return to Chelseathis summer in a new role of sporting director at Stamford Bridge. (Sky Sports)The Gunners will look to sign Germany Under-21 goalkeeper Markus Schubert on a free transfer as a replacement for Cech.(Bild)The futures of both De Gea and Pogba remain extremely uncertainGETTY3
The futures of both De Gea and Pogba remain extremely uncertain
Liverpool star Sadio Mane will NOT be joining Real Madrid this summer, with president Florentino Perez unwilling to fork out for the Senegal international. (Daily Express)The Reds are considering a move for Werder Bremen forward Max Kruse to replace the departing Daniel Sturridge. The 31-year-old scored 11 goals and registered nine assists in the Bundesliga. (Daily Express)Tottenhamhave ended their interest in Crystal Palacewinger Wilfied Zaha, having been put off by the 26-year-olds huge price tag, rumoured to be around 80m to 100m.(Evening Standard)Spurshave held talks to signCelta Vigo’s Uruguayan striker Maxi Gomez, who has a 43m release clause. (Daily Star)Man Unitedface paying 50m forCrystal Palace’sEnglish full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who is one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaers top targets this summer. (Daily Mirror)Mane has 26 goals in all competitions for Liverpool this seasonGetty3
Mane has 26 goals in all competitions for Liverpool this season
Manchester Unitedalso want to sign Ivan Rakitic, with Barcelonaare willing to sell the 31-year-old Croatia midfielder.(Daily Express)Derby Countymanager Frank Lampard will make a move to bring ex-Chelsea team-mate Gary Cahill to Pride Park if the Rams are promoted to the Premier League. (Daily Mirror)West Ham are targeting Salomon Rondon to provide competition for Marko Arnautovic next season. (Daily Mail)NewcastleandWest Hamare considering moves for 22-year-oldClub BruggesBrazilian striker Wesley Moraes.(Daily Mirror)
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