Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Real Madrid interested in Manchester City star Jesus

Oleksandr Zinchenko remains a target for Arsenal and West Ham, with <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-transfer-news-zinchenko-west-ham-b1004268.html?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1654506168 " target="_blank">Standard Sport</a> claiming that interest from London in the versatile Manchester City star is about to be stepped up.The Ukraine international has just missed out on a place at the 2022 World Cup with his country and now has some big decisions to make on his club future as he remains tied to the Premier League champions.

Arsenal & West Ham step up Zinchenko interest (Standard Sport)

Manchester United are pushing hard to get a deal for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong over the line, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220606/1001817976/united-aprieta-frenkie.html " target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>.Erik ten Hag wants to be reunited with the former Ajax midfielder at Old Trafford and has been urging his board to get a transfer completed early in the summer window.

Man Utd push to get De Jong deal over the line (Mundo Deportivo)

Manchester United and Bayern Munich are both eyeing Inter full-back Denzel Dumfries - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/dumfries-piace-a-due-grandi-club-i-nomi-per-l-inter-88016" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The 26-year-old is under contract at San Siro until 2025 but the Italian giants will listen to offers for the Dutchman this summer.Dumfries recorded five goals and four assists in 33 Serie A matches for Inter in the 2021-22 campaign.

Man Utd & Bayern eyeing Inter's Dumfries (Calciomercato)

<a href="https://cadenaser.com/nacional/2022/06/05/gabriel-jesus-el-atletico-de-madrid-lo-rechaza-y-el-real-madrid-se-lo-piensa-cadena-ser/ " target="_blank">Cadena SER</a> reports that Real Madrid are interested in Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus.Atletico Madrid are said to have turned down the chance to bid for the Brazil international, but their cross-city rivals may make a move after missing out on Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.

Real Madrid interested in City star Jesus (Cadena SER)

Liverpool have rejected an initial £21 million ($26m/€24) bid from Bayern Munich for Sadio Mane that also included up to £4m in add-ons, according to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/liverpool-reject-25m-bid-from-bayern-munich-for-sadio-mane-vt9j8v903" target="_blank">The Times</a>.Mane is expected to leave Anfield in the coming months, with the Bundesliga champions favourited to land him, but the Reds are willing to hold out for more money.Meanwhile, Bayern Munich could see attackers Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry leave.

Liverpool reject £21m Bayern bid for Mane (Times)

Winger expected to leave Anfield this summer

Angel Di Maria says Lionel Messi will thrive next season at Paris Saint-Germain after the expected departure of manager Mauricio Pochettino.Di Maria has already announced he is leaving the club,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/di-maria-transfer-juventus-psg-argentina/blt74dc2bced59375f7">with crunch talks now ongoing at Juventus</a>, but he remains hopeful for the future in the French capital, where fellow Argentina star Messi will be entering his second campaign.PSG's attack was unable to hit its top gear for much of Messi's debut term, with injuries and illness playing a factor, and they could now look to find a new head coach to jumpstart the group.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-will-thrive-at-psg-without-pochettino-says-di-maria/blt3cfd17c5f47057fa" target="_blank">Read more here!</a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-will-thrive-at-psg-without-pochettino-says-di-maria/blt3cfd17c5f47057fa" target="_blank"> </a>

Messi will thrive at PSG without Pochettino, says Di Maria

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨Está muy avanzada la llegada de Maxi Romero a Racing: préstamo por 18 meses con opción de compra. *️⃣En los próximos días puede cerrarse ya que antes debe extender su vínculo con el PSV🇳🇱. <a href="https://t.co/nfSAtP8zj5">https://t.co/nfSAtP8zj5</a>— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://x.com/CLMerlo/status/1533895300267524097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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PSV's Romero set for Argentina return with Racing

Arsenal coaching duo Kevin Betsy and Dan Micciche will join Crawley Town, <a href="https://www.arsenal.com/news/good-luck-kevin-and-dan" target="_blank">the Gunners confirmed</a>.Betsy will leave his post with Arsenal Under-23s to take up the manager's job, while U18s coach Micciche will act as his assistant.

Arsenal duo move to Crawley

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Real Madrid are getting closer to signing Aurelién Tchouaméni. Talks are progressing well with AS Monaco, after verbal agreement on personal terms. 🚨🇫🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RealMadrid</a> Negotiations will continue in the next hours - Real Madrid sources are now increasingly confident. <a href="https://t.co/ep2CqltAs4">pic.twitter.com/ep2CqltAs4</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1533876262032252928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Madrid close on Tchouameni deal

Cardiff City are set to make a sensational double approach for Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, claims <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/cardiff-ready-offers-for-gareth-bale-aaron-ramsey" target="_blank">90min</a>. Bale is out of contract at Real Madrid, while Ramsey still has a year to run on his Juventus deal.

Cardiff move for Bale & Ramsey

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Gracias por tanto <a href="https://x.com/realracingclub?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realracingclub</a> <a href="https://t.co/TRovvTUdid">pic.twitter.com/TRovvTUdid</a>— Pablo Torre (@Pablo_Torre10) <a href="https://x.com/Pablo_Torre10/status/1533843373420953603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barca-bound Torre says goodbye to Racing Santander

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dopo le foto e i tweet social col figlio di Dries <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Mertens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mertens</a> da parte di Aurelio <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/DeLaurentiis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DeLaurentiis</a> è calato il gelo tra il <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Napoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Napoli</a> e l’attaccante belga. Rinnovo fermo e rischio separazione sempre più probabile... <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/calciomercato?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#calciomercato</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://x.com/NicoSchira/status/1533795310081912835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mertens closer to Napoli exit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Juventus are progressing in talks with Paul Pogba’s agents, €8m net salary ready for his comeback - Real Madrid are definitely out of the race as they want Tchouaméni. 🇫🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a> Talks ongoing also about Matthijs de Ligt’s contract [expires in June 2024] with the same agent. <a href="https://t.co/G1a3Wilk7b">pic.twitter.com/G1a3Wilk7b</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1533839512710815746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Juve move forward in Pogba talks

Gareth Bale is in no hurry to make up his mind over a new club, reports the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10889671/PETE-JENSON-Gareth-Bale-not-rush-decision-move.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>. The Welshman is now a free agent after leaving Real Madrid and is content to enjoy his nation's historic World Cup qualification for now before making a decision.

Bale won't rush transfer decision

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barça y Di María, operación en el horno. 🔥🔜 El argentino prefiere jugar en España y el área deportiva azulgrana, con la que ya ha tenido contactos, lo ve con muy buenos ojos. Experiencia, polivalencia y rendimiento inmediato. Ambas partes han hablado y quieren hacerlo. <a href="https://t.co/8h5r1dSj1D">pic.twitter.com/8h5r1dSj1D</a>— Relevo (@relevo) <a href="https://x.com/relevo/status/1533790903449665536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona move for Di Maria

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sassuolo CEO Carnevali on Arsenal bid rumours for Scamacca: “There’s nothing concrete yet for Scamacca, just some contacts with some clubs”, he told Sky Sport. 🇮🇹 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> “Of course, after playing with the National team the interest is now growing”, he added.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1533804443527000064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Sassuolo speak out on Scamacca Arsenal links

The <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10845157/Tottenham-Daniel-Levy-Antonio-Conte-challenge-titles.html " target="_blank">Daily Mail </a>reports that Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse is a player of interest to Tottenham.Antonio Conte is looking to freshen up his engine room this summer and feels an England international on the books of a Premier League may be a shrewd addition – although he will not come cheap.

Spurs mulling over Ward-Prowse swoop

Georginio Wijnaldum endured a difficult debut season at Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Liverpool as a free agent, but <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/06/06/exclusive-romano-wijnaldum-transfer-update/ " target="_blank">CaughtOffside</a> reports that the Dutchman is eager to stay put.For now, the Netherlands international midfielder is waiting to see what happens with PSG’s managerial situation, amid questions of Mauricio Pochettino’s future, and will not be rushing into any big decisions.

Wijnaldum wants to remain at PSG

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are delighted to announce that <a href="https://x.com/JamesMilner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JamesMilner</a> has signed a new contract extension with the Reds 🙌🔴 <a href="https://t.co/uaSHd0W4nJ">pic.twitter.com/uaSHd0W4nJ</a>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://x.com/LFC/status/1533795089289461761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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New Liverpool contract for Milner

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mauro Icardi: “I’m still under contract with Paris Saint-Germain for the next two years. My career is not in danger as you [journalists] say. I’ve decided to stay here at PSG”. 🇦🇷 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/PSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSG</a> “Don’t worry, I’m still 29 and people know who I am after scoring almost 200 goals”. <a href="https://t.co/a48GrOpg4s">pic.twitter.com/a48GrOpg4s</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1533764036126552064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Icardi planning to stay at PSG

Manchester United have sent scouts to watch Flamengo midfielder Joao Gomes in action - according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4680945/live-transfer-talk-man-uniteds-nemanja-matic-to-reunite-with-jose-mourinho-at-roma" target="_blank">ESPN</a>.The Red Devils have been weighing up a move for the 21-year-old, but club officials noted that Andreas Pereira was the standout performer for the Brazilian club.The playmaker is currently on loan at Flamengo, who are unlikely to sign him outright, and he could yet have a role in Erik ten Hag's new regime at United next season.

Man Utd scout Flamengo's Joao Gomes

All three newly-promoted Premier League clubs are chasing the signature of Hungary and Barnsley starlet Callum Styles - according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/forest-bournemouth-fulham-hungary-international-27150567" target="_blank">Mirror</a>.Fulham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest could engage in a bidding war for the 22-year-old, who helped his country to a 1-0 Nations League victory over England at the weekend.Style scored three goals in 43 Championship appearances for Barnsley in 2021-22.

Premier League new boys chasing Hungary starlet

Angel Di Maria has entered into crunch transfer talks with Juventus, with&nbsp;GOAL&nbsp;able to confirm the exit-bound Paris Saint-Germain star wants a shorter deal in Turin so he can end his career in Argentina.Di Maria said goodbye to PSG fans after scoring in their final game of the Ligue 1 season against Metz last month, with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-bh/news/psg-confirm-di-maria-exit-ahead-of-anticipated-juventus/blt07af8f03c68fef82">the club subsequently confirming he will depart as a free agent</a>&nbsp;when his contract expires on June 30.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-bh/news/psg-di-maria-agrees-one-year-contract-juventus-free-transfer/blt7d771df0b090c285">GOAL has reported Juve are in pole position to sign the 34-year-old</a>&nbsp;on a free transfer but, if he accepts a move to Turin, he is not planning on sticking around in Italy for long.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-bh/news/di-maria-transfer-juventus-psg-argentina/blt74dc2bced59375f7" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>.

Di Maria enters crunch talks with Juventus

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ferran Jutglá will sign his contract as new Club Brugge player this week. Barça receive €5m guaranteed fee plus add-ons, as sell-on clause for 10% of future sale. 🛩🇧🇪 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Personal terms already agreed too. <a href="https://t.co/MvtF2SWiPm">https://t.co/MvtF2SWiPm</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1533730233299488768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Barca's Jutgla set to complete Club Brugge switch

Barcelona are, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/cumbre-leeds-fichar-raphinha-13777886 " target="_blank">Sport</a>, planning to hold more talks with Leeds regarding a possible deal for Brazilian winger Raphinha.The Liga giants are keen on the South American star, but do not have the funds to meet the demands of a Premier League outfit and hope that further discussions will allow a compromise to be reached.

Barca plan Raphinha talks with Leeds

Matthijs de Ligt is seeing more questions asked of his future at Juventus as <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/06/06/chelsea-de-ligt-transfer-boost/ " target="_blank">CaughtOffside</a> reports that he is demanding new terms.The Dutch defender wants the release clause to be reduced within an extended contract, amid talk of interest from Chelsea, and is now waiting on a response from Serie A heavyweights.

De Ligt demands new terms at Juventus

Liverpool remain interested in Benfica forward Darwin Nunez but will not pay over the odds for the highly-rated South American, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/liverpool-reject-25m-bid-from-bayern-munich-for-sadio-mane-vt9j8v903" target="_blank">The Times</a>.With questions being asked of how long Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah will be sticking around at Anfield, a talenetd Uruguay international is registering on the Reds' recruitment radar.

Liverpool still looking at Nunez (The Times)

Alvaro Morata is a wanted man this summer, with <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/06/05/calciomercato-juventus-riscatto-morata-arsenal-newcastle-barcellona-bayern/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> claiming that Newcastle form part of the race for his signature.The Spain international striker, who has previously turned out in English football for Chelsea, has reached the end of another loan spell at Juventus from parent club Atletico Madrid.

Newcastle form part of Morata race

Angel Di Maria was expected to link up with Juventus upon hitting free agency this summer, but <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220606/1001818130/di-maria-prisa-juve-barca-da-paso.html?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_content=futbol" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> reports that the Argentine forward is waiting on an approach from Barcelona.He is severing ties with Paris Saint-Germain at the end of his contract in France, with the former Real Madrid star prepared to tread a path to the other side of a fierce Clasico divide.

Di Maria waiting on approach from Barca

Napoli have joined the race to sign Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/valencia/2022/06/05/629c9449268e3e6f678b4582.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>.Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have also been linked with the 25-year-old, but it is believed that he is also open to a move abroad.Napoli are ready to swoop for Soler, who scored 11 goals in 32 La Liga outings for Valencia last season.

Napoli join race for Valencia's Soler

Roma are eager to sign Juventus wing-back Juan Cuadrado - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-dopo-matic-occhi-su-cuadrado-in-fuga-dalla-juve-55886" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The Bianconeri recently activated the 34-year-old's automatic extension clause, which ties him to the club until 2024.However, Jose Mourinho is interested in bringing Cuadrado to Roma this summer as he seeks to bolster his defensive ranks.

Roma eager to sign Cuadrado from Juve

French president Emmanuel Macron has revealed the details of the private conversation he had with Kylian Mbappe before the Paris Saint-Germain star snubbed a transfer to Real Madrid.Mbappe had been strongly linked with a move to Madrid for well over a year before PSG shocked the world by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/psg-cheating-ffp-mbappe-la-liga-tebas-complaint/bltd0c393360b73ee6f">announcing a new three-year contract</a>&nbsp;for the 23-year-old on May 21.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/how-psg-convinced-mbappe-to-sign-new-contract-and-snub-real/blt3d4b17b9db4d3280">GOAL reported that Macron played a part in convincing Mbappe</a>&nbsp;to stay in his homeland, and the head of state has now confirmed that he reached out to the World Cup winner in a bid to "defend the country".<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mbappe-real-madrid-transfer-snub-french-president-macron-psg/bltf7fced63d0a04600" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>.

French president says he pushed Mbappe to stay at PSG

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">James Milner has accepted to reduce his salary and sign a new contract with Liverpool until June 2023. 🔴🤝 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> Jurgen Klopp wanted him to stay, it’s now set to be completed as expected and reported by <a href="https://x.com/_pauljoyce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_pauljoyce</a>. <a href="https://t.co/nawN6Wy0rw">https://t.co/nawN6Wy0rw</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1533580827786940416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Milner accepts new Liverpool deal

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Talks in progress for Stefano <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Sensi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sensi</a> to <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Monza?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Monza</a> from <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Inter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Inter</a> on a permanent deal for €15M. Expected a meeting in the next days to try to close the deal. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://t.co/N8SBzHTZu6">https://t.co/N8SBzHTZu6</a>— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) <a href="https://x.com/NicoSchira/status/1533563966668120064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Inter set to sell Sensi

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Official announcement now ready for Gennaro Gattuso as new Valencia manager, all set for the statement this week. Two year deal signed as expected. 🦇🇮🇹 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Valencia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Valencia</a> €3m salary guaranteed plus add-ons per season for Gattuso.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1533552078341435392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Gattuso announcement expected soon

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nemanja Matić will sign a contract until June 2023 with AS Roma - with an option for further season. José Mourinho wanted him after Chelsea and Man Utd experiences. 🇷🇸🤝 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://x.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySport</a> AS Roma will let Henrikh Mkhitaryan leave on a free - he’s joining Inter, done deal. <a href="https://t.co/LOQj8lsQmc">pic.twitter.com/LOQj8lsQmc</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1533498918444621824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Matic to join Roma

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