Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool want Real Madrid star, Man Utd record bid, Arsenal talks
Posted Wednesday, May 08, 2019 by Express.co.uk
22:45 UPDATE: Fraser on Arsenal deal
Ryan Fraser says he may snub interest from Arsenal and stay at Bournemouth this summer.
He said: "I've got a year left. There's a very good chance I'll be here next season.
"If that's that then I'm going to try my best as I always do and I'll enjoy it. I love the group here and the fans. There's no bad side to what's happening.
"There's a good chance I'll be here next season and I'll try and beat my assists record next season as well."
Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea star Eden Hazard could hand in a transfer request (Image: GETTY)
21:00 UPDATE: Pogba to Real Madrid warning
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane should ignore president Florentino Perez's desire to sign Paul Pogba from Man Utd this summer, Spanish football expert Graham Hunter claims.
"It's absolutely imperative that in your rebuilding of Los Blancos, you don't sign Paul Pogba," Hunter told Bet365.
"The president wants him, it's good for marketing, but he's not the right man.
"You [Zidane] have stated that the absolute priority in 19/20 is to win the title, not the Champions League.
"Do you need a world-class centre-half? Yes, you know you do.
"And I know you want to promote your own son Luca and kick out one of the top two goalkeepers.
"I would say keep [Thibaut] Courtois, move Keylor [Navas] on. Age demands.
"If you're going to get it right, use your eyes, listen to your heart, don't listen to your president."
Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal are keen to spend (Image: GETTY)
20:10 UPDATE: Higuain to stay at Chelsea?
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has admitted he doesn't know if Gonzalo Higuain will be staying at Stamford Bridge.
"I don't know about Gonzalo Higuain's future, you have to ask the club," he said speaking to BBC's Match of the Day.
"If he's staying then we can do very well in the next season.
"For a striker, it is not easy to play here, when you're used to playing in Spain and Italy.
"It's not easy to adapt to this competition because it's different physically."
Transfer news LIVE: Paul Pogba could join Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
19:20 UPDATE: Man Utd rejected
Man Utd have been REJECTED by Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt as they lined up a £60million transfer this summer.
United were prepared to offer the Dutch youngster a five-year-deal worth a staggering £250,000-a-week.
But De Ligt rejected Ole Gunnar Solskjaer even before their hopes of finishing in the top four were dashed at the weekend.
A source close to De Ligt said: "Matthijs is going to become the best defender in the world.
"He will have the choice to join whoever he wants, but he has no interest in going to United.
"They are not the attractive proposition they once were.
"He knows he is in a strong bargaining position because his stock has risen so fast.
"He's one of the most in demand stars on the planet."
Transfer news LIVE: Will Chelsea spend big? (Image: GETTY)
18:40 UPDATE: Liverpool battle
Liverpool are the latest Premier League club to enter the race to sign Ajax star David Neres.
Neres has received plaudits for his performances for Ajax this season and most notably during the Dutch side's fantastic Champions League run.
And The Sun say Liverpool will battle with Arsenal and Chelsea to sign the winger.
It is reported Neres' services could be secured for as little as £35million.
Transfer news LIVE: Matthijs de Ligt has snubbed Man Utd (Image: GETTY)
18:00 UPDATE: Sancho to Man Utd off?
Manchester United will not sign Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho this summer.
Red Devils chiefs had lined up Dortmund's Sancho as their top target and were willing to pay a club-record £100million to get him.
But the Mail have now revealed that the move is in tatters because United haven't qualified for the Champions League.
Sancho, 19, is under contract until 2022 but it's claimed he was 'open' to the idea of moving to the Red Devils. That's despite him learning his craft at fierce rivals Manchester City.
However, it's now said that United's chances of signing the winger are 'doubtful' after a late-season collapse saw they miss out on the top four.
Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool are keen to spend (Image: GETTY)
17:30 UPDATE: Liverpool want Real Madrid star
Liverpool will make a move for Real Madrid ace Marco Asensio this summer.
Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reckon Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of the winger.
It's claimed Klopp tried to sign the 23-year-old last summer, however, Real Madrid refused to sell.
Mundo Deportivo add that Real president Florentino Perez will once again stop Asensio from leaving.
Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd will not sign Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho (Image: GETTY)
17:00 UPDATE: Man Utd readying record bid
Man Utd are readying a record bid for Harry Maguire this summer.
The Evening Standard say Ed Woodward has given Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the green light to sign the defender.
United could end up paying over £75m for the England international, more than the record fee Liverpool paid for Virgil van Dijk.
Jose Mourinho tried to sign Maguire last summer, however, the Foxes refused to sell.
Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool will make a move for Real Madrid ace Marco Asensio (Image: GETTY)
16:30 UPDATE: Eden Hazard transfer request?
Chelsea star Eden Hazard is not ruling out putting in a transfer request to get his move to Real Madrid.
Hazard's Stamford Bridge future remains up in the air with the Belgium international constantly linked to a move to the La Liga giants.
Real Madrid are known to be keen in the Chelsea star, however it's been claimed that they are wanting Hazard's asking price to be lowered.
Chelsea want at least £100million for the 28-year-old however Real want the price lower.
And Spanish outlet AS claim that Hazard could put in a transfer request to facilitate the sale.
It is added that going down that route may not be needed, but it could prove key that Hazard is willing to hand in a transfer request.
Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal are set to miss out on the signing of Nicolas Pepe (Image: GETTY)
16:00 UPDATE: Arsenal talks
Arsenal are set to miss out on the signing of Nicolas Pepe from Lille because the forward is too expensive.
France Football claim Arsenal have opened talks with Lille about a potential transfer but the French club's asking price will be too high for the Gunners.
It's also thought that Arsenal's budget for the summer will be around £40million, while Lille will ask for around £65m for Pep, who is Ligue 1's second top scorer this season with 20 goals.
Manchester United and Chelsea are also keen on the Ivorian international and would have more money to spend in the coming months.
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