Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea to battle Utd & Spurs for Skriniar

Kylian Mbappe has to decide between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.The striker's mother has revealed that they have reached agreements with both clubs over a move for the France international and it is up to him to choose where he wants to play next season.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/mbappe-reveal-psg-real-madrid-decision-transfer-saga/blt6942fa486089b356" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>

Mbappe has agreements with both PSG & Real Madrid - mother

Juventus hope to sign Arsenal defender Gabriel to replace Giorgio Chiellini this summer, <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/juventus/2022/05/20-93017083/juve_gabriel_pi_emerson_palmieri" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> reports.They are also after Emerson Palmieri, who is on loan at Lyon from Chelsea.

Juventus target Arsenal defender Gabriel (Tuttosport)

In-demand Benfica striker Darwin Nunez has snubbed an approach from Manchester United, claims <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/transferts/mercato-les-exigences-de-darwin-nunez-qui-a-deja-refuse-deux-clubs-anglais_AV-202205190462.html " target="_blank">RMC Sport</a>.The Uruguayan frontman is also said to have rejected interest from Newcastle as he readies himself for a potential big-money transfer to one of Europe’s top clubs.

Nunez snubs move to Man Utd (RMC Sport)

<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/everton-dcl-arsenal-latest/ " target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports that Dominic Calvert-Lewin is expecting his next outing for Everton, on the final day of the 2021-22 campaign, to be his last.That appearance will come against Arsenal, with it possible that the England international striker – who has helped the Toffees to Premier League safety this season – will be representing the Gunners in 2022-23.

Arsenal-linked Calvert-Lewin expecting summer transfer (Football Insider)

Chelsea are in the market for centre-halve reinforcements, with Milan Skriniar one of those said to be in their sights.<a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/19-05-2022/skriniar-inter-rinnovo-440571325717.shtml?cmpid=shortener_dc8336faco " target="_blank">Gazzetta dello Sport</a> claims that the Blues are ready to battle it out with Premier League rivals Tottenham and Manchester United for the Inter defender.

Chelsea to battle Man Utd & Spurs for Skriniar (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and Leeds United's Raphinha are wanted by Barcelona boss Xavi to form his new front line, report <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20220520/1001808295/nuevo-tridente-quiere-barca.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo.</a>Xavi is said to be planning a new attacking "trident" featuring Lewandowski, Raphinha and Barca star Ansu Fati.With Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Antoine Griezmann all having left Barca recently, Xavi wants to restore an identity to his attack.

Barca 'want Lewandowski and Raphinha for new attacking trio' (Mundo Deportivo)

Xavi wants pair to partner Fati in new-look front line

Chelsea will, according to <a href="https://www.90min.com/posts/chelsea-planning-reopen-ousmane-dembele-talks-after-takeover " target="_blank">90min</a>, look to reopen talks with Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele once a takeover at Stamford Bridge is officially signed off.The Blues have been linked with the France international for some time and, once cleared to discuss signings again, will look to land him as a free agent ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.

Chelsea set to reopen talks with Dembele (90min)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Torben Rhein (19) will leave FC Bayern on a free transfer this summer. The midfielder's destination is likely to be a return to his former club Hertha BSC [Podcast Bayern Insider, <a href="https://twitter.com/cfbayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cfbayern</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/altobelli13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@altobelli13</a>] <a href="https://t.co/YZ8e97P2xs">pic.twitter.com/YZ8e97P2xs</a>— Bayern &amp; Germany (@iMiaSanMia) <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1527539993136226304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rhein to leave Bayern for Hertha return

Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay are among the players Barcelona are open to selling this summer.The Catalan side must bring in money from player sales and believe they can get good fees for the Dutch duo.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/de-jong-dembele-barcelona-2022-23/blt4fd0ba6cf1b6d76e#cs303f281383e6e6d5" target="_blank">Here, GOAL takes a look at the players the Catalan side are willing to let leave and those they want to keep ahead of next season.</a>

Who will stay at Barcelona and who will leave this summer?

Napoli are willing to let Kalidou Koulibaly leave the club this summer for a bid of around €35 million, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/napoli-tutti-i-rifiuti-per-koulibaly-dai-108-milioni-dello-unite-35024" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.Manchester United, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have all been linked with the defender in recent seasons and Napoli may be persuaded to sell with just one year left on his contract.

Koulibaly can leave Napoli for €35m

Fulham are prioritising the signing of Ryan Fredericks from West Ham, <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/ryan-fredericks-west-ham-fulham-contract-transfer-latest-premier-league-2022-b1001337.html" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a> reports.The right-back is set to return to Craven Cottage on a free transfer upon the club's return to the Premier League.

Fulham target Fredericks

Fulham have tabled a bid for Rangers defender Calvin Bassey after seeing him star in the Europa League final, claims <a href="https://www.hommedumatch.fr/articles/exclus-hdm/exclu-fulham-offre-4-millions-deuros-pour-calvin-bassey-rangers_2735215 " target="_blank">Homme Du Match</a>.The 22-year-old Nigeria international has caught the eye in Scotland and across continental competition this summer, with Premier League newcomers hoping to lure him to west London.

Fulham table bid for Rangers star Bassey

Moise Kean may have struggled to make his mark in the Premier League at Everton, but <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/juventus/2022/05/19-92975911/juve_la_missione_liberare_posti_west_ham-kean_nodo_arthur " target="_blank">Tuttosport</a> claims that West Ham are interested in the Italy international.The 22-year-old striker is currently back at Juventus on loan, but a permanent move away from Goodison Park could be made this summer.

West Ham mulling over a move for Kean

As Ousmane Dembele continues to edge towards the exits at Barcelona, <a href="https://twitter.com/totcosta/status/1527347776635359233 " target="_blank">Catalunya Radio</a> claims that Serge Gnabry could be lined up to replace the Frenchman at Camp Nou.A talented German winger is currently on the books at Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, but questions are being asked of his future ahead of the summer transfer window.

Barcelona want Gnabry to replace Dembele

Tottenham are ready to rival Arsenal in the race for Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak, reports <a href="https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/dybala-tottenham-transfers-conte-paratici-24003552 " target="_blank">football.london</a>.Antonio Conte wants to get another goal scorer onto his books at may look to beat north London neighbours to a highly-rated Sweden international.

Spurs ready to join Arsenal in the race for Isak

While questions are being asked of Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s future at Manchester United, Diogo Dalot has been told that he does figure in Erik ten Hag’s plans.That is according to the <a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-news-diogo-dalot-24012213 " target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>, who report that the Portuguese full-back will see his services retained by an incoming Dutch coach.

Ten Hag plans to keep Dalot at Man Utd

Napoli will demand that Miralem Pjanic is included in any deal done with Barcelona for Kalidou Koulibaly, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/86_longo/status/1527416264846626851 " target="_blank">Daniele Longo</a>.The Serie A outfit are aware that a Senegalese defender could be prised from their grasp this summer, but they will look to bolster their ranks in a possible part-exchange agreement.

Napoli want Pjanic as part of Koulibaly deal with Barca

Borussia Dortmund are about to sign Cologne midfielder Salih Ozcan, according to <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/bvb-er-ist-schon-beim-medizincheck-bundesliga-star-vor-dortmund-wechsel-80141402,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a>.Reports state the 24-year-old Turkish international completed a medical at the Bundesliga club on Thursday.After the departure of Axel Witsel, Dortmund are looking for defensive midfield reinforcements and Ozcan has impressed, playing a major role in Cologne's seventh place finish.

Salih Ozcan 'close to joining Dortmund'

Tottenham are ready to make an offer for Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2022/05/20/inter-bastoni-tottenham-cessione-conte-cifra-perisic-handanovic-skriniar/" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.The move would reunite manager Antonio Conte with the Italian international, who has also been linked with Manchester City.Inter value Bastoni at around €50-60 million and are unlikely to settle for less as they look to deal with their perilous financial state.

Tottenham 'prepare offer for Bastoni'

Eddie Howe is set to sign a new contract as Newcastle manager, according to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10834851/Newcastle-open-contract-talks-Eddie-Howe-guided-club-Premier-League-safety.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a>Howe has two years left on his current deal at St. James' Park, but has hugely impressed since succeeding Steve Bruce this season in guiding the Magpies away from relegation danger.He also has a good relationship with the club's wealthy owners, and is hoped to have penned an extension by the start of the 2022-23 season.

Howe set for contract talks

<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-idea-mkhitaryan-in-stallo-il-rinnovo-con-la-roma-da-milano-20279 " target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports that Inter are ready to rival Aston Villa and Tottenham in the race for Henrikh Mkhitaryan.The former Manchester United and Arsenal playmaker has seen a return to England speculated on, but may end up staying in Italy when he reaches the end of his current contract and hits free agency in the summer.

Inter ready to rival Villa & Spurs for Mkhitaryan

Paul Pogba had discussed personal terms with Manchester City, reports <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/paul-pogba-turned-down-manchester-city-move-over-fears-of-fan-backlash-0pj7zh0wp" target="_blank">The Times</a>, but snubbed a move to the Etihad Stadium due to backlash fears.That is because the World Cup-winning France international midfielder is approaching the end of his contract at Manchester United and would have come in for even greater scrutiny had he linked up with their arch-rivals as a free agent.

Pogba snubbed Man City move due to backlash fears

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings has become a £35 million ($44m) target for Newcastle, claims The Mirror.The England international is wanted at St James' Park as part of an elaborate summer rebuild by the big-spending Magpies.

Mings made a £35m target by Newcastle

Tottenham are, according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/tottenham-interesa-cesion-lenglet-13678415" target="_blank">Sport</a>, looking into a possible loan agreement for Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet.La Liga giants are eager to get the French centre-half out of their squad and off the wage bill at Camp Nou this summer, meaning that a deal may be done that takes him to north London.

Spurs looking into Lenglet loan

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 West Ham will hold talks with Paul&nbsp;Onuachu. ⚒️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WHUFC</a> 🇳🇬 <a href="https://t.co/fR7HsTKt1J">pic.twitter.com/fR7HsTKt1J</a>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1527327518029926400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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West Ham move for Onuachu

Federico Bernardeschi is set to become the latest Juventus stalwart to exit the club this summer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dybala-delivers-heartfelt-juventus-farewell-in-emotional/bltdb5ad9addd8db0c7">following on the heels of Giorgio Chiellini and Paulo Dybala</a>&nbsp;in calling time on their career in Turin.<iframe></iframe>The 28-year-old, who joined the club from Fiorentina in 2017, has enjoyed prolific success at both domesitc and international level since his arrival five years ago, winning three Serie A titles with the Bianconeri and Euro 2020 with the Italy national team.But now his future will take him elsewhere than Allianz Stadium after failing to come to an agreement over his contract, and will&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/out-of-contract-2022-footballs-best-free-agents/1nwbdklr8ibxe10i1083xahae0#cs90da9b29594a27e2">depart as a free agent on June 30</a>.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/juventus-departure-bernardeschi-exit-dybala-chiellini/blt0d87f253617258be" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

Bernardeschi to follow Chiellini and Dybala in Juve exit

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Juventus won’t pay €35m buy option for Álvaro Morata. This was part of the plan, already communicated to Atletico Madrid - but negotiations could take place for a different fee 🇪🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@skysport</a> Morata’s future with Juventus will now depend on price tag decided by Atléti.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1527395772936900609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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No Morata buy at current price

CSKA Moscow's Mario Fernandes has denied that he has asked for an exit from the club in relation to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia crisis, after it was confirmed that his contract would be suspended.<iframe></iframe>The Brazil-born right-back, who has played for the club since 2012 and represented Russia at both the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020, has been sanctioned to return to his home country, citing burnout.But Fernandes - who is expecting a child - says that his decision is not motivated by ongoing international events, and even suggested that he could yet return to the team sometime down the line.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cska-moscow-s-mario-fernandes-denies-request-to-suspend-contract-/bltceee34a182d84bb5" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL!</a>

CSKA's Fernandes denies suspension request over Ukraine

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Juventus are planning for new direct contacts with Paul Pogba’s agents in the coming days. They feel he’s tempted by Juventus comeback even if their proposal is lower than Paris Saint-Germain. 🇫🇷 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pogba?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pogba</a> Pogba’s taking his time to decide while his agent is negotiating with clubs.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1527356169341194249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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