Raphinha, Ivan Perisic, and Romelu Lukaku

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07:07 · MON May 30, 2022

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Erik ten Hag will have to spend £120million for the Manchester United squad this summer but could increase that by sacking the likes of Anthony Martial, Eric Bailly and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Ivan Perisic’s arrival at Tottenham could spell the end of Steven Bergwijn’s time in north London, although a move to Ajax could now be out of the question now that admirer Erik ten Hag has joined Manchester United.
RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku says he can stay at the Bundesliga side but has admitted becoming a Paris Saint-Germain player would be a dream for him.

Liverpool are set to play hardball over Sadio Mane’s future and will demand a fee well in excess of £25million should the forward officially ask to leave.
The government’s planned gambling reform is set to be watered down, meaning shirt sponsorship by bookmakers and other gambling companies will still be allowed.

Romelu Lukaku has parted ways with his agent to secure a transfer away from Chelsea, according to reports in Italy.
Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer says his wife was mugged and his son attacked during chaotic scenes at the Champions League final in Paris.
Liverpool are looking to add £30million to their transfer fund by selling defenders Nat Phillips and Neco Williams this summer.

Chelsea secured £15million as Real Madrid won the Champions League from Eden Hazard even though their former player, whose move to Spain included a contract clause, only played 83 minutes throughout the competition through injury.
Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres insists the only contract offer he has received is from his current club as rumors circulate amid reports his agent has arrived in the UK ahead of a move to Manchester United.

Arsenal and Newcastle United’s hopes of signing Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz have been boosted after he turned down a new contract offer from the Serie A club.
Aurelien Tchouameni has revealed he ‘likes’ both Real Madrid and Liverpool as competition heats up to sign the sought-after Monaco midfielder.
Benfica are keen to sign disgraced Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno but are at odds over the Germany international’s meager £8.5million valuation by the Premier League.
Barcelona face a more difficult task in pursuit of Leeds striker Raphinha with a £40million price tag, likely Elland Road Club have now avoided relegation from the Premier League.
Juventus have offered Angel Di Maria a one-year deal to join them from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
Leeds United are hoping to capitalize on Huddersfield’s failure to reach the Premier League by signing midfielder Lewis O’Brien for around £10m, but their Yorkshire rivals plan to offer him a new contract.
Real Sociedad have sacked former Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj and Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal.
Leicester are ready to battle Everton and other Premier League rivals for Manchester United midfielder James Garner.
QPR are the latest club to have shortlisted Aston Villa assistant boss Michael Beale for his vacancy as manager, with Steven Gerrard’s right-hand man also sought by Blackburn Rovers.

Aaron Ramsey’s time at Juventus could be coming to an end and reports in Italy say the Serie A club could even pay back the remainder of his contract so he can become a free agent.

Aberdeen have reportedly agreed terms to make Albania international Ylber Ramadani their first signing of the summer.
Nathan Patterson has two days to prove his fitness to Steve Clarke for Scotland’s 2022 World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine, according to coach Steven Naismith.
Hibs is planning a shock jab for former Hearts forward Cole Stockton.

Aberdeen will transfer £1million as part of Scott McKenna’s transfer to Nottingham Forest after Sunday’s promotion to the Premier League.