Sunday's transfer news: Man Utd close on Aaron Wan-Bissaka, new Liverpool target emerges, Arsenal near first deal
The best of Sunday’s transfer news, rumours and done deals
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Your support makes all the difference.The summer transfer window is hotting up with clubs up and down the Premier League set to spend big.
Manchester United are set to be busy this summer and appear to be closing in on their second signing of the offseason. Crystal Palace's Aaron Wan-Bissaka appears close to a move after a breakthrough was finally reached between the two clubs that will see the England Under-21 international move to Old Trafford for upwards of £42m plus add ons. Sporting's Bruno Fernandes could well be close behind with the Red Devils now the favourites to sign him too.
It won't just be incomings, however, with Paul Pogba anxious to leave with Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain circling. Romelu Lukaku is all set to leave for Italy too while the club are desperate to get Alexis Sanchez's £500,000 per week off the books. Follow all of the latest below:
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Meanhile, Arsenal are set to push on with their first signing of the summer with a deal for Celtic's Kieran Tierney close. Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser and Belgian international Yannick Carrasco are also options being considered but money could be tight for Unai Emery and Co.
Champions Manchester City don't have any such problems and look set to strengthen an already stacked squad. Leicester City's Harry Maguire could arrive in a club record deal while Atletico Madrid's Rodri and Juve's Joao Cancelo appear near certainties to join him in what looks to be another busy summer at the Etihad.
Derby are ready to offer Frank Lampard a bumper new offer in a bid to ward off Chelsea.
The Blues are widely expected to try and make the former midfielder their next manager after Maurizio Sarri left for Juventus.
But the Daily Star report that the Rams are set to offer Lampard a new four-year deal worth £10m to try and keep him in the Championship.
Leeds have emerged as a shock suitor for Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon.
The now 41-year-old goalkeeper left Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season and is now on the hunt for his next club.
And the Daily Mail report that Championship Leeds could be a surprise option.
Christian Eriksen has apparently told Tottenham he wants to move to Manchester United.
The Danish international is ready for a "new challenge" with only one year left on his contract in north London.
And that could come at Old Trafford according to the Mirror.
Juventus are also an option being considered but Real Madrid appear to have moved on to other targets.
Leroy Sane is set to snub interest from Bayern Munich and stay at Manchester City.
The Germany international endured a difficult season last term as he struggled to force his way into Pep Guardiola's first team regularly.
Bayern had hoped to capitalise but The Sun report that the 23-year-old has decided to stay at the Etihad ending any hopes of a move.
Paris Saint-Germain have told Barcelona that Neymar is not for sale at any price.
That's according to the Daily Mail.
The Brazilian international has been heavily linked with a move back to his former club after high profile criticism from owner Nasser El Khelaifi.
A swap deal involving Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele has been mooted but it appears he's staying put.
Manchester United have upped their interest in Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes and want him on board in time for pre-season.
The Portuguese international is set leave this summer after a record-breaking season in his homeland with some of Europe's top clubs lining up to sign him.
Tottenham, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain have all been credited with interest in recent weeks.
But Record report it's United who lead the race suggesting that the 24-year-old is "most likely" to end up at Old Trafford.
Rafa Benitez's time at Newcastle appears to be coming to an end.
The Magpies manager's contract expires next weekend and barring a dramatic change of position from owner Mike Ashley he will walk away.
A move to China is an option for the Spaniard although a number of clubs are sure to be interested should he become available.
Roy Keane has left Nottingham Forest with immediate effect.
The Manchester United legend has worked alongside Martin O'Neill since his appointment in January but is now set to pursue a managerial role of his own.
Keane said: "Working with Martin over the last few years has been a magnificent experience, one of my greatest in football both as a player and a coach and one I want to personally thank him for."
Atletico Madrid are keen on signing Hector Bellerin from Arsenal this summer.
The Spanish side are in the middle of a significant rebuild with deals for Marcos Llorente and Joao Felix already on the cards.
The Daily Telegraph report that they want to add Bellerin and are willing to throw Spanish winger Vitolo in any deal.
It remains to be seen whether the Gunners would entertain any such offer for one of their star men.
Chelsea are yet to make a decision over the future of Kurt Zouma.
Everton are keen for a permanent reunion with the French central defender after he impressed on loan at Goodison Park last season.
But the Blues are waiting until they have a new manager in place before deciding on what happens with Zouma, according to the Daily Star.
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