Premier League transfer news: Robert Lewandowski, Mauro Icardi, Gareth Bale

Europe’s big clubs are on alert after agent
says Bayern Munich star Lewandowski is keen for a ‘new
challenge’

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Lewandowski, who will captain Poland at the World Cup, is
seeking a move away from the German champions because he wants a
“new challenge”.

His agent Pini Zahavi told German newspaper Bild: “Robert feels he needs a change and a new
challenge in his career. The managers of Bayern know about it.”

The news will put a number of Europe’s major clubs on alert.
Sky Sports reported in February that Manchester
United and Chelsea were interested in the 29-year-old but will face
competition from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

Sarri wants to take Icardi with him to
Chelsea

Former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri is expected to replace Antonio
Conte as Chelsea manager and he wants Inter Milan striker Mauro
Icardi to join him at Stamford Bridge. Argentine Icardi is Sarri’s
first-choice signing but would cost the Blues £96m according to
reports in Italy. (Daily Mail)

Gareth Bale: Real Madrid to Manchester
United

Reports in Spain claim that Manchester United will offer £121.8m
for Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale. The Welshman scored twice in
Real’s Champions League final win against Liverpool and after the
match he said he wants to be playing “week in, week
out”. Bayern Munich and Chelsea have also been linked with Bale.
(AS)

Roma want £79m for keeper Alisson

If Liverpool are to solve their goalkeeping problems by signing
Alisson from Roma it will cost them around £79m. After Loris Karius
made two huge mistakes in the Champions League final there has been
speculation that the Reds will reignite their interest in Roma’s
Brazilian stopper. (The Guardian)

Jasper Cillessen: Barcelona to Liverpool

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is also interested in Barcelona
goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen. The Netherlands international
reportedly has a £52.5m release clause in his Barca contract.
(Sky Sports via Mundo Deportivo)

Italian minnows offer Karius a loan
deal

As Liverpool search the globe for a new goalkeeper, Loris Karius
could be searching for the Anfield exit. One destination for the
under-fire German stopper could be Italy after Serie C side Rimini offered to take him on a year-long loan.
Rimini want to help Karius “rediscover his serenity and
self-esteem”. (The Guardian)

Jose Gimenez: Atletico Madrid to Real
Madrid/Arsenal

Real Madrid are favourites ahead of Arsenal to sign defender
Jose Gimenez from Atletico Madrid. According to reports in Spain
Gimenez has a £53m release clause in his Atletico contract and Real
are ready to pounce. (talkSPORT via Marca)

Lazio turned down €110m bid for
Milinkovic-Savic

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has revealed that the club
rejected a €110m (£96.2m) bid for midfielder Sergej
Milinkovic-Savic. Lotito said: “I turned down €110m for
Milinkovic-Savic on 29 August, so I don’t know how much he is worth
now, but I can tell you €100m isn’t enough.” The 23-year-old
Serbian has been linked with Juventus, Manchester United, Paris
Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. (Football Italia)

Diogo Dalot: Porto to Manchester
United

United are “closing in” on signing defender Diogo Dalot from
Porto. The 19-year-old right-back has a release clause of £17.4m
and would be seen as a back-up to United skipper Antonio Valencia.
(BBC)

Ryan Fredericks: Fulham to Newcastle
United

Fulham right-back Ryan Fredericks is a target for Newcastle. The
25-year-old has been a key player in Fulham’s promotion to the
Premier League and his contract with the west London club expires
in June. West Ham and Crystal Palace are also interested. (Newcastle Chronicle)

Jay Rodriguez: West Brom to
Burnley/Bournemouth

West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez is wanted by Burnley and
Bournemouth. The Baggies are expected to lose a number of players
after their relegation from the Premier League and Rodriguez is one
star rumoured to be set for a move away from The Hawthorns. The
28-year-old is also linked with West Ham and Crystal Palace.
(Sky Sports)