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Lazio sporting director Igli&nbsp;Tare has confirmed the club are close to signing Gonzalo Escalante from&nbsp;Eibar. "We will shortly be announcing a new signing, Escalante from Eibar," <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lazio-will-listen-to-offers-for-man-utd-target-milinkovic/1v4aho11xhzs212k7xm7h5koih" target="_blank">said Tare</a>. "He is a player who has the right experience but above all the right characteristics to play for Lazio.

Lazio to confirm Escalante signing

Thomas Partey could be on his way to Paris Saint-Germain in the near future. <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20200602/481573339694/el-psg-refuerza-su-interes-en-thomas-partey.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>&nbsp;claims the French giants are ready to advance on their interest in the 26-year-old Ghana midfielder, but the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are also in the picture.

PSG step up Partey interest

Lyon have triggered their option to sign Karl Toko Ekambi from Villarreal on a permanent basis. The 27-year-old forward was on loan at the French side but will stay for a further four years after they agreed to pay €11.5 million plus €4m more in bonuses to the Spanish outfit. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> L’Olympique Lyonnais est heureux d’annoncer avoir levé l’option d’achat pour l’attaquant Karl Toko Ekambi, 27 ans, en provenance de <a href="https://twitter.com/VillarrealCF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VillarrealCF</a> (Espagne). L’international camerounais s’est engagé pour 4 saisons avec le club rhodanien.<a href="https://t.co/mIPDbruNsV">https://t.co/mIPDbruNsV</a> — Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) <a href="https://twitter.com/OL/status/1267848729824055296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lyon use option to sign Toko Ekambi

Matty Longstaff is on the verge of joining Udinese,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/matty-longstaff-set-to-leave-newcastle-for-serie-a-dhv3w76bk?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1591117185" target="_blank">The Times</a>&nbsp;claims. Talks between the midfielder and Newcastle have broken down, while the Serie A outfit are offering him a huge pay rise and a five-year contract.

Longstaff to leave Newcastle for Udinese

Lyon midfielder&nbsp;Houssem Aouar is eager to join Juventus this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2020/06/02/calciomercato-juventus-manchester-city-aouar/" target="_top">Calciomercato.it</a>&nbsp;says. The 21-year-old is ready to leave the French outfit and has been targeted by Manchester City, but he would rather move to the Serie A giants.

Lyon star Aouar prioritises Juventus move over Man City

Axel Tuanzebe has been targeted by Turkish side Besiktas, but the defender would rather stay at Manchester United. The Turkish giants are plotting a move for the 22-year-old but <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11762560/man-utd-axel-tuanzebe-besiktas-loan-stay/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>&nbsp;says he wants to fight for his place at Old Trafford.

Tuanzebe to snub Besiktas for Man Utd stay

Lazio&nbsp;are willing to listen to offers for midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic when the transfer market opens. However, sporting director Igli Tare said Milinkovic-Savic will not be available at a reduced rate due to the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/lazio-will-listen-to-offers-for-man-utd-target-milinkovic/1v4aho11xhzs212k7xm7h5koih" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

Lazio will listen to offers for Man Utd target Milinkovic-Savic 

Real Madrid are lining up a bid for Paris-Saint Germain defender&nbsp;Tanguy Kouassi, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20200602/481573944050/kouassi-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">reports</a>. The 17-year-old centre-back's contract expires at the end of the month and while PSG have offered him a new deal, Madrid are eager to snap him up.

Real Madrid plot move for PSG centre-back

Juventus have set their sights on Borussia Monchengladbach star Marcus Thuram,&nbsp;Le 10 Sport&nbsp;reports. The 22-year-old striker has impressed in Germany and caught the attention of several top teams in Europe. Juventus are the latest to join the race and they already have a good relationship with his agent, Mino Raiola, while his father, Lilian, spent five years playing there.

Juventus join race to sign Thuram

Philippe Coutinho represents no risk for&nbsp;Tottenham, says Darren Bent, with the Brazilian boasting the potential to be a “superstar” in north London if an £8 million ($10m) loan fee is paid to&nbsp;Barcelona. The former Spurs striker has told Football Insider: "Coutinho’s a top player, he’s a superstar signing that Spurs need and even if it’s on loan, that’s the sort of superstar that they need to maybe encourage other superstars to come there." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/coutinho-no-risk-can-be-superstar-spurs-bent-urges-mourinho/1a8jfiugx7gy412x0x10711z85" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

‘Coutinho no risk & can be a superstar for Spurs’

Barcelona have seen an approach for Manchester City defender Eric Garcia knocked back, reports <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4105263/barcelona-approach-for-man-citys-garcia-rejected-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Catalan giants are eager to bring a player who left their La Masia academy ranks in 2017 back onto their books, but City have intention of parting with a highly-rated 19-year-old tied to a contract through to 2022.

Barca knocked back in Garcia bid

Raheem Sterling only plans to leave Manchester City for Real Madrid, claims <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-news-transfer-jadon-sancho-grealish-rodon-a9542296.html" target="_blank">The Independent.</a> The England international winger has seen various landing spots mooted now that his current club have been stung with a European plan, but Santiago Bernabeu is his dream destination.

Sterling will only leave City for Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain have joined the race for Ajax's teenage defender Sergino Dest, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4105262/psg-keeping-tabs-on-us-star-dest-amid-barcelona-bayern-munich-interest-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The 19-year-old has been catching the eye at Ajax and the likes of Bayern Munich and Barcelona are already plotting moves for the American starlet.

PSG keen on USA starlet Dest

Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is holding out for a move to Paris Saint-Germain, claims <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-psg-le-real-madrid-degaine-pour-milinkovic-savic-mais-505756" target="_blank">Le10Sport</a>, with Real Madrid another option for him to consider. Manchester United have been long-standing suitors of the Serbian midfielder, but the Red Devils would be snubbed in any approach.

SMS wants move to Madrid or PSG

Amid the scramble to secure Jadon Sancho's signature, Manchester United have made Argentine winger Thiago Almada their transfer alternative. The <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/thiago-almada-man-utd-transfer-18347376" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> reports that the Red Devils have turned their attention towards the 19-year-old Velez Sarsfield star as wait to discover whether Sancho can be prised from Borussia Dortmund.

Man Utd make Almada their Sancho alternative

Roman Abramovich is ready to hand Frank Lampard £100 million-plus ($125m) to spend in the next transfer window, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/1848061/2020/06/02/chelsea-key-signings-ben-chilwell-emerson-jorginho/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>. The Chelsea owner will sanction moves for the likes of Jadon Sancho and Ben Chilwell, with the Blues prepared to spend big on two marquee additions.

Lampard to get £100+ transfer budget

Tottenham have identified Real Betis centre-back&nbsp;Zouhair Feddal as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.donbalon.com/futbol/premier-league/espectacular-cambio-cromos-jose-mourinho-betis" target="_blank">Don Balon</a>. Jose Mourinho sees the 31-year-old as the ideal replacement for Jan Vertonghen, who looks set to leave Spurs at the end of the season. Feddal only has one year remaining on his current contract with Betis, and has been restricted to just 11 appearances for the club in 2019-20.

Spurs eyeing Betis defender Feddal

Leeds are optimistic of extending Manchester City winger&nbsp;Jack Harrison's loan deal at Elland Road - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-confident-of-sealing-harrison-extension/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Championship leaders have a good relationship with the Premier League giants, and expect no problems in extending the 23-year-old's stay beyond July. Harrison has spent the last two seasons on loan at Leeds, who also have the option to buy him outright at the end of the season.

Leeds confident Harrison's Man City loan will be extended

Ruben Neves says everyone at&nbsp;Wolves&nbsp;is turning a deaf ear to the transfer talk which has become a potential distraction to the likes of Adama Traore and Raul Jimenez. Unwelcome rumours have surfaced at Molineux regarding the long-term futures of prized assets. Leading marksman and club-record signing Jimenez has&nbsp;seen his efforts attract plenty of admiring glances from afar. Jet-heeled winger Traore is also filling plenty of gossip columns, with the former&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;academy graduate&nbsp;mooted as a possible option for Liverpool to explore. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/traore-jimenez-transfer-talk-shrugged-off-as-neves-turns/1o26zqfrcffz81pnzn0fremsd7" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Traore & Jimenez transfer talk shrugged off by Neves

Inter midfielder Radja&nbsp;Nainggolan wants to return to Roma - as <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-nainggolan-disposto-a-tutto-ma-da-trigoria-17185" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a> reports. The Nerazzurri are only willing to listen to permanent offers for the Belgium international, who is currently on loan at Cagliari. Nainggolan previously played for Roma between 2014 and 2018, before being snapped up by Inter for €38 million (£34m/$42m).

Nainggolan eager to return to Roma 

Benfica midfielder&nbsp;Florentino Luis is the subject of interest from Milan. According to&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/LGWsport/status/1267728582417289219" target="_blank">PianetaMilan</a>, the 20-year-old's agent&nbsp;Bruno Carvalho is attempting to negotiate contract terms with the Italian giants ahead of the summer transfer window. Luis has appeared in 15 matches in all competitions for Benfica this season, and is currently tied to the club through to 2024.

Milan eager to sign Benfica's Florentino Luis

David Luiz is "preparing to renew" his contract with&nbsp;Arsenal, according to&nbsp;Benfica&nbsp;president Luis Filipe Vieira, who says his club cannot afford to re-sign the Brazilian ace at the moment. Luiz joined Arsenal from&nbsp;Chelsea&nbsp;for £8 million last summer, committing to a one-season deal with the option of an extra year after being deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge. The 33-year-old has been a fixture in the Gunners' starting line-up in 2019-20, with his experience a key asset for head coach Mikel Arteta. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/luiz-preparing-renew-arsenal-contract-benfica-cant-afford-re/k7sm7t5s8xld1h6tif2y32ti0" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

Luiz is preparing to renew his Arsenal contract - Vieira

Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer is attracting interest from Madrid rivals Atletico and Real, according to <a href="https://www.football-espana.net/2020/06/01/exclusive-atletico-madrid-join-real-in-interest-in-celtic-defender-kristoffer-ajer" target="_blank">Football Espana</a>. The Norwegian is expected to leave Parkhead at some stage in the near future, after seeing his stock rise, and it could be that he links up with a La Liga heavyweight.

Ajer attracting interest from Atletico & Real

Arsene Wenger had wanted to land Anthony Martial, not Henrikh Mkhitaryan, when Arsenal did a swap deal involving Alexis Sanchez in 2018. <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/english-premier-league/story/4103508/sanchezmkhitaryan-swap-a-warning-to-clubs-expecting-to-work-transfer-market-with-swap-deals-this-summer" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports that the Gunners asked for a France international winger when entering talks with Manchester United, but were told he was not available.

Gunners wanted Martial in Alexis deal

Arsenal are yet to put a contract offer to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang despite reports to the contrary, claims <a href="https://www.espn.com/football/soccer-transfers/story/4104952/arsenal-yet-to-offer-aubameyang-new-deal-sources" target="_blank">ESPN</a>. The Gabonese striker is only tied to the Gunners through to 2021 and Chelsea are the latest side to mull over an approach for a proven goalscorer.

Arsenal yet to put offer to Aubameyang

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaintsFC</a> is delighted to announce that Ralph Hasenhüttl has signed a new four-year contract at St Mary’s! 😇— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1267739723033952256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Saints boss signs new contract

Will asking prices start to drop?

Bournemouth are ready to dip back into the transfer market to try and sign&nbsp;Tyrese Campbell&nbsp;from Stoke City - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/bournemouth-keen-on-campbell-if-they-lose-tottenham-target-king/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. The Cherries saw a £10 million bid for the forward rejected in January, and are preparing to return with an increased offer when the summer window opens. Much could yet depend on Josh king's future, however, with Bournemouth likely to need funds from his sale to finance the move for Campbell.

Bournemouth to revive interest in Stoke ace Campbell

Former&nbsp;Inter&nbsp;president Massimo Moratti said "you cannot hold someone who has the idea of being somewhere else" as Lautaro Martinez continues to be linked with&nbsp;Barcelona. Lautaro has been&nbsp;tipped to swap Serie A's Inter for La Liga champions Barca, who are determined to sign a long-term replacement for veteran forward Luis Suarez. Despite Barca's reported interest amid the coronavirus pandemic, Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio insisted&nbsp;Lautaro will not be sold for anything less than his €111 million&nbsp;($124m) buyout clause. Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/you-cant-keep-lautaro-if-he-wants-to-join-barca-former-inter/mnjt26hf24om119efserjp0x7" target="_blank">Goal</a>.

You can't keep Lautaro if he wants to join Barca - Morrati

Juventus are prepared to include&nbsp;Federico Bernardeschi in any possible deal for Chelsea's Jorginho - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-bernardeschi-per-arrivare-a-jorginho-le-condizioni-del-chel-60261" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. Maurizio Sarri is eager to reunite with Jorginho at the Allianz Stadium, but the Bianconeri are reluctant to fork out €40 million (£36/$45m) for his services. Chelsea are open to an exchange deal involving&nbsp;Bernardeschi, who has found himself in and out of the Juve starting line up this season.

Juve willing to swap Bernardeschi for Jorginho

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric's proposed summer move to Milan is off - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/modric-il-milan-e-la-sua-promessa-fatta-ai-dirigenti-cosa-succed-67021" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The Croatian promised former Rossoneri chief football officer Zvonimir Boban that he would move to San Siro at the end of the season. However,&nbsp;a potential deal fell through after Boban's departure in March, and Modric is now set to see out his existing contract at Madrid through to 2021.

Modric to Milan negotiations fall through

Australian midfielder Oliver Bozanic has left Hearts after the expiration of his contract, the <a href="https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/article/player-and-staff-departures" target="_blank">Scottish club has confirmed</a>. The 31-year-old could return to the A-League where he has previously played for Central Coast, Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City.

Bozanic leaves Hearts

American midfielder Ian Harkes is set to sign a new contract with Dundee United, reports <a href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/1342844/dundee-united-ian-harkes-new-contract/">the Courier</a>. Harkes' current deal expires in January, but the club is prepared to finalise a new two-year deal. Personal terms have been agreed and will be signed when the players return from their current furlough.

Harkes set to sign new deal with Dundee

Leeds United are keeping an eye on&nbsp;&nbsp;Adolfo Gaich, reports <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-keep-tabs-on-adolfo-gaich/">Football Insider</a>. The club is eyeing Gaich for their return to the Premier League, although Gaich's preference is a move to Serie A. West Brom are also said to be interested in the San Lorenzo star.&nbsp;

Leeds monitoring Argentinian star

Paris Saint-Germain is ready to make a stunning push to sign Eduardo Camavinga, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/exclu-mercato-le-psg-se-prepare-pour-camavinga-505589">Le10 Sport</a>. PSG has been linked heavily with Segej Milinkovic-Savic, but the French powerhouses have also set sights on the teenage Rennes prodigy. Real Madrid have been seen as the front-runner for Camavinga, who they see as a replacement for Toni Kroos.

PSG prep move for Camavinga

Liverpool are open to extending loan deals for Rhian Brewster and Harry Wilson, reports <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/06/01/liverpool-talks-extend-rhian-brewster-harry-wilson-loans/">the Telegraph</a>. Brewster is currently on loan with Swansea while Wilson is currently with Bournemouth. And, with English football set to resume, the Reds will allow the players to stay with their clubs past the original ending of those loan spells in June.&nbsp;

Liverpool in talks to extend loan deals

Inter have identified their replacement for Barcelona target Lautaro Martinez. According to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200601/481520471928/aceleron-inter-lacazette-recambio-lautaro.html">Mundo Deportivo</a>, the club will target Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette. The club had already targeted Edinson Cavani and Timo Werner, but have moved on to the Frenchman as their primary target.

Inter target Lacazette as Lautaro replacement

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is set to sign a new deal, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/alex_crook/status/1267566039908442114">TalkSPORT</a>. The manager is set to sign a new four-year deal with the club. The club will announce the new contract on Tuesday.

Hassenhuttl set for new Southampton contract

Juventus and Monaco are chasing Atletico Madrid defender&nbsp;Stefan Savic, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20200601/481548996089/en-francia-tambien-se-unen-a-los-interesados-en-savic.html">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Atletico Madrid are not actively seeking a sale, but would move the defender if the right offer were to come along. Savid, meanwhile, is happy at Atletico Madrid, but also understands this may be his last chance at a big contract.

Juventus and Monaco after Savic

Irish midfielder Jake Mulraney says it was an easy choice to sign with Atlanta United. Mulraney previously played for the likes of QPR and Hearts before heading to Atlanta ahead of the 2020 MLS season. “The first I heard of Atlanta's interest&nbsp;was in like November, but I didn’t think much of it," Mulraney told <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/06/01/jake-mulraney-once-i-understood-atlanta-uniteds-culture-i-had-come-here">MLSsoccer.com</a>. "Once I had a gist what the club was about, I was attracted definitely. It just seemed like a good option. This would probably not come again, so I just took it."

Mulraney: I had to come to Atlanta

Juan Agudelo says he nearly moved to Liverpool and Celtic before heading to Stoke City. The Inter Miami striker was never able to play in the Premier League due to work permit issues. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/agudelo-nearly-joined-liverpool-and-celtic-before-stoke/w53y4hxbo3d31esgtm6iwh0iu">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

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