Transfer Market LIVE: Juventus approach Pochettino, Leeds want Cavani, Arsenal consider Danilo
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17:05. Former Real Madrid U19 coach Dani Poyatos has been appointed head coach of Panathinaikos.
16:53. According to L’Equipe, Arsenal are interested Porto captain Danilo Pereira.
The defensive midfielder has played 197 times for Porto and won two league titles.
16:41. Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani spoke about the possibility of signing Edinson Cavani, while rulling out Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
“In addition to his quality, Cavani could contribute with his physicality and adapt here, but I’ve never talked about him with the coach [Marcelo Bielsa],’ Radrizzani told Sky Sport Italia.
“Having said that, we’ve certainly thought about him and we’ll see, given he’s still available on a free transfer.”
16:21. Bild report that the main reason why Mesut Ozil wants to move to the Turkish Superleague is because of his wife, a former Miss Turkey who grew up in Sweden.
Fenerbache are favourites to sign him, although his lofty wages are currently a stumbling block.
15:12. Javi Lopez, Diego Lopez and Didac Vila have committed their futures to Espanyol despite relegation by signing new contracts.
Facundo Ferreyra, Iturraspe, Naldo and Jonathan Caleri will not continue with the club after their deals expired.
14:48. Mikel Arteta is confident that Pierre Emerick Aubameyang will remain at Arsenal
“I like how conversations are going, I like what I’m hearing. I’m confident that he will extend his contract,” Arteta said.
The Gabonese striker’s contract ends in the summer of 2021.
14:23. According to Tuttosport, Juventus are working on the signing of Raul Jimenez.
The Mexican has been one of the best players in the Premier League this season with 17 goals to his name.
13:55. Celta Vigo are looking to make sure they avoid a repeat of the recent season’s relegation scare by adding strengthening their squad with the signing of Renato Tapia from Feyenoord on a free transfer.
11:51. David de Gea’s No.1 spot at Manchester United is under threat with the club strongly considering keeping Dean Henderson, currently on loan at Sheffield United, in the first team next season.
The Spaniard has suffered a serious dip in form of late while the Englishman has been terrific for the Blades.
11:27. Tottenham have announced the contract extension of Eric Dier until 2024.
11:00. Leonardo Balerdi is set to join Marseille, according to RMC Sport, with the medical set to take place on Tuesday. The French side will pay Borussia Dortmund 14 million euros.
10:13. The Daily Star claim that Manchester United will make a ‘take it or leave it’ offer to Borussia Dortmund of 72 million euros for Jadon Sancho.
9:28. Arsenal are interested in signing 17-year-old Sporting CP forward Joelson Fernandes, dubbed the new Cristiano Ronaldo, according to The Sun.
9:05. MARCA’s Victor Franch clarifies that the 25 million euro figure that SkySports are claiming Villarreal are set to offer Fulham for Anguissa is the player’ release clause, yet the Spanish club will seek to negotiate a lower fee.
8:50 Pep Guardiola is looking to strengthen his defence in the summer, and has identified Bournemouth’s Nathan Ake as a possible option, according to The Guardian.
8:22. According to SkySports, Villarreal are already preparing for next season with a 25 million euro offer to Fulham for Zambo Anguissa. The midfielder spent the season on loan with the Yellow Submarine and his performances were crucial in helping the club qualify for the Europa League.
8:00. According to La Stampa, Juventus have contacted Mauricio Pochettino to replace Maurizio Sarri at the club, even though the Turin club are on course to win the Scudetto.
The Italians are said to be dissatisfied with Sarri’s job, and the search for a new coach has begun.