Premier League transfer news: Pogba, De Ligt, Bale, Ozil, Rodri, Lukaku, Trippier, Rabiot

Real Madrid plan swap deal for Man Utd’s
Paul Pogba and Matthijs de Ligt is urged to join Man City

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The Sunday Times says that Real head coach
Zinedine Zidane has prioritised both deals and in order to sign
Pogba they could offer a number of players in exchange for the
French World Cup winner.

Gareth Bale, Isco and James Rodriguez are three players
that could be swapped in the potential Pogba deal. 

Ozil on his way out

Unai Emery is demanding he be allowed to take an axe to his
under-performing Arsenal squad and Mesut Ozil is first in line for
the chop. Playmaker Ozil was at his disinterested worst in last
week’s Europa League final humiliation against Chelsea, and
apparently Emery wants Arsenal to sell the German this summer even
if the club has to buy out his contract. See more Arsenal transfer news

Lukaku move under threat?

Inter Milan remain keen on signing Manchester United striker
Romelu Lukaku but the Italian club’s hopes of completing a deal
could come under threat because of financial fair play (FFP) rules.
Inter have until 30 June to find £40m in order to comply with FFP.
(The Sun)

De Ligt should choose Pep over
Messi

Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes
that Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt should sign for Manchester
City.

Dutch defender De Ligt has been linked with United and
Barcelona, but the Manchester Evening News reports that Van Gaal
has urged the 19-year-old to choose Premier League champions
City.

Van Gaal told Fox Sports: “He could play at Barcelona, but he could
play for Manchester City also, and in that case I would choose Pep
Guardiola over Lionel Messi.”

City have midfield shortlist

Manchester City have drawn up a three-man shortlist as they seek
a long-term replacement for midfielder Fernandinho. Atletico
Madrid’s £60m-rated star Rodri is City’s No.1 target but also on
their list are Lyon’s Tanguy Ndombele and Real Madrid’s Marcos
Llorente. (Sky Sports)

Trippier to join Sarri in Turin?

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has reportedly told the Europa
League winners that he wants to leave the club to join Italian
champions Juventus. Sarri looks set to join the Turin giants within
the next 48 hours and on his wish list of new players is Tottenham
right-back Kieran Trippier. Manchester United are also keen on the
28-year-old Spurs defender. (Daily Express)

Spurs to back Poch

Tottenham Hotspur will back manager Mauricio Pochettino in the
summer transfer market after their 2-0 loss in the Champions League
final against Liverpool. Spurs are linked with a number of players
including Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, Lyon midfielder
Tanguy Ndombele, Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez and Fulham winger
Ryan Sessegnon. (Daily Mirror)

Shaqiri to stay at Anfield

Xherdan Shaqiri has been linked with a move away from Liverpool
but the Swiss attacker wants to remain with the European champions.
(Daily Express)

Toffees bid for Under

Everton have made a £24m bid for Roma winger Cengiz Under. The
Turkey international has been earmarked to freshen up the Goodison
attack. (Daily Star)

Race to sign Rabiot

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot has reportedly been
offered a £175,000-a-week contract to sign for Manchester United,
but it’s claimed that the Frenchman is
“angling for a move to Liverpool instead”. (The Guardian)