TRANSFER NEWS & RUMOURS LIVE: ZIDANE LEFT REAL MADRID AFTER DISPUTE OVER HAZARD & DE GEA
By Eje peter
Zidane's Real exit down to Hazard & De Gea dispute
An argument with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez over the potential signings of Eden Hazard and David de Gea played a role in Zinedine Zidane's resignation, claims The Sun.
The Frenchman's announced his shock departure just days after winning a third consecutive Champions League crown, leaving many to question his reasons.
The newspaper reports that a key factor was a clash of opinion with Perez, who did not share Zidane's desire to sign Hazard from Chelsea, while the Frenchman did not agree with the president's ongoing pursuit of Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea.
Sokratis snubs Man Utd for Arsenal
Sokratis Papastathopoulos has rejected Manchester United in favour of a move to Arsenal, according to his father.
The defender will head to London as Unai Emery's first signing after the Gunners and Borussia Dortmund agreed a £16 million (€18m/£21m) deal, leaving United out in the cold.
"There was interest from United but he had to wait until July for them," his father, Charalambos Papastathopoulos, said. "United have a very good relationship with Dortmund, the teams talked but Sokratis chose to go to Arsenal. Arsenal had talked two years ago but I don't know why he didn't sign.
"He is going to a higher level, the world's most competitive league and I believe he will do very well."
Neymar in London for talks with Tuchel
Neymar is set to hold talks with new Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel in London over his future, The Sun reports.
The Brazilian attacker is in England for his country's friendly against Croatia and the newspaper reports Tuchel arrived this week.
Neymar continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid and may be looking to sound out the former Borussia Dortmund boss to see if their ambitions align ahead of next season.
Dalot set for Man Utd medical
Diogo Dalet is set to have a medical at Manchester United to complete a move from Porto, according to Sky Sports.
Goal revealed last week that the Red Devils are confident of landing the 19-year-old full-back by triggering his €20 million (£17.5m/$23m) release clause and the deal looks set to be completed in the coming days.
Rooney not wanted by Everton
Everton are set to tell Wayne Rooney that he is allowed to leave this summer, The Mirror claims.
The England international has been linked with a move to MLS in recent weeks and is no longer wanted by the Toffees following the arrival of technical director Marcel Brands and new manager Marco Silva.
Umtiti wants Griezmann at Barca
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has committed his future to the La Liga champions and is now hoping his France team-mate Antoine Griezmann will join him.
Umtiti, who signed a new deal with the club Monday, admitted he has not discussed the matter with the forward, but thinks it would be "fantastic" if he were to make the switch this summer.
Strootman happy at Roma
Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman does not want to be drawn into discussions into his future and declared himself happy to be at Roma.
The midfielder has been linked with a move away from the capital club this summer but speaking after the Netherlands 1-1 draw against Italy, Strootman said he "has a contract", had not signed with another club, and that he was happy in Rome.
Pastore wages could end West Ham move
Javier Pastore's wage demands could put an end to a potential move to West Ham, says Sky Sports.
The Premier League side hope to sign the midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain, but are reluctant to match the wages he is being paid in Paris and his demands of £190,000 per week are said to be too high.
Juve eye Eriksen as Pjanic successor
Juventus see Christian Eriksen as an ideal replacement should Miralem Pjanic leave the club in the near future, Calciomercato reports.
The Bianconeri have no intention of selling Pjanic, but fear a gigantic bid could force their hand in the summer and they are looking for alternative options.
Eriksen has emerged as their top target, but are aware Tottenham will set a huge asking price.
Inter enter race to sign Malcom
Inter are the latest team to join the list of clubs hoping to sign Malcom from Bordeaux, according to Calciomercato.
The 21-year-old winger is expected to leave the Ligue 1 side after an impressive season and has already attracted interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool, but Inter are set for talks with his agent and will discuss a potential move.
Liverpool table €90m Oblak bid
Liverpool have stepped up their efforts to land Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak by tabling a €90 million (£79m/$105m) bid, claims Don Balon.
The Reds are expected to bring in a replacement for Loris Karius this summer following his disastrous showing in the Champions League final.
Oblak has been a long-standing target for the Reds and Jurgen Klopp has now made a move for a man with a €100m (£87m$117m) release clause.
Leicester want City player in Mahrez deal
Leicester City want Manchester City to include Patrick Roberts in a part-exchange deal for Riyad Mahrez, The Telegraph reports.
City are in talks with the Foxes over the Algeria star and are looking to seal a £60 million (€68m/£80m) move in the close-season.
Leicester hope to make sure they land a good talent to replace one of their key men and hope City will let the 21-year-old go.
Mane agrees to join Madrid
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has agreed a deal to join Real Madrid, according to France Football.
Though no agreement has been reached between the two clubs - with Goal understanding the Reds would not be willing to sell at any price - the Senegal international was happy to leave Anfield for Santiago Bernabeu.
The deal could now be in jeopardy, though, with Zinedine Zidane's departure from Madrid potentially set to alter the Blancos' transfer plans.
Arsenal lead way for Fellaini
Arsenal lead the way in the race to secure Marouane Fellaini's signature, according to the Times.
Although Manchester United are trying to tie the Belgian to a new contract and AC Milan are also in the hunt, it is the Gunners who are out in front.
Unai Emery had previously tried to sign him when in charge of Paris Saint-Germain
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