Transfer news: Man Utd scout Sporting starlet, Arsenal in Kokcu battle, Mount latest
Man Utd are ramping up their summer plans ahead of the transfer window opening, and one of their main pieces of business will be to wrap up a deal for Mason Mount.
With Champions League football now officially secured, the likes of Arsenal and Man Utd are putting their plans in place ahead of the summer transfer window opening - knowing the next few months may be key to their hopes next season if they want to catch up with Premier League champions Man City.
And one of Man Utd's main targets is Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, who looks set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after failing to come to a deal over a new contract. And a report from the Independent has suggested that there is only 'one obstacle remaining' - with that being the agreement on a transfer price.
Meanwhile, reported details of Bukayo Saka's new Arsenal contract have come to light while Mikel Arteta's men are chasing plenty of players before the window officially opens, including West Ham's main man Declan Rice.
And Express Sport will keep you up to date with all the following transfer news throughout the day...
Erik ten Hag: The Dutch coach is eyeing reinforcements. (Image: Getty)
Manchester United's pursuit of Napoli star Kim Min-jae has hit a snag after it emerged another Premier League club have jumped the queue to try and sign the defender.
Reports in Brazil claim that Erik ten Hag's top target could join Newcastle instead as United face a battle to convince the South Korean to head to Old Trafford this summer, with the Italian outfit keen to sell to the highest bidder.
According to UOL Esporte's Bruno Andrade, Newcastle are 'contesting' United's interest in the towering centre-back and have 'taken advantage' in the race for his signature.
Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has revealed he is yet to speak with Ansu Fati regarding his future amid reports of interest from Arsenal.
The 20-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Camp Nou as Barca need to raise around £217m in wage cuts and player sales to meet La Liga's financial controls.
And Xavi, 43, did little to dampen speculation the youngster could be one of those to leave.
"I haven't spoken to him about his future. We don't know the fair play situation. When we know, we'll plan the arrivals and departures," he said, quoted by Catalan outlet Sport.
Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic could be on his way to Turkey as Galatasaray are weighing a potential move for the American star.
The 24-year-old is widely expected to head for the exit this summer after a flurry of attacking arrivals under Todd Boehly. Pulisic has been linked with AC Milan, Newcastle and his former club Borussia Dortmund.
According to Fanatik, Gala coach Okan Buruk has been keen since February to bring Pulisic to Istanbul to replace Dries Mertens, who is nearing retirement.
Crystal Palace have agreed to sign Jefferson Lerma from Premier League rivals Bournemouth on a free transfer.
The 28-year-old snubbed a new deal at the Vitality Stadium and the club's player of the year will now head to south London, according to London World, after agreeing terms with the Eagles.
Tottenham are targeting their first signing of the summer with the potential capture of Victor Nelsson.
The 24-year-old has impressed with Galatasaray and has long been on the north London club's radar and Turkish outlet T24 believe a deal could happen.
The Dane is rated at around £21.7m (€25m) by his club and, despite not having a manager, Spurs are keen to snap up the centre-back as soon as possible.
Arsenal are monitoring Galatasaray full-back Sacha Boey ahead of a potential £20m move this summer.
The Frenchman, 22, has shone since moving to Turkey and is believed to be keen on a summer switch to the Premier League, with Arsenal and Crystal Palace amongst the clubs interested.
According to The Evening Standard, the Gunners hold an interest in Valladolid's 18-year-old Ivan Fresneda as well as Boey.
Boey's agents are set to fly into London for talks with a move certainly possible in the coming weeks.
Arsenal are set to move for Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu but could face competition from Liverpool for the attacking midfielder.
The 22-year-old scored 12 goals this season for the Dutch side as they claimed the Eredivisie title and has caught the attention of clubs around Europe.
Portuguese newspaper Record claim that Kokcu has emerged as a target for Mikel Arteta’s side as a potential replacement for Granit Xhaka. But Liverpool see the Turkey international as a cheaper alternative to £75m-rated Alexis Mac Allister and could battle for his signature.
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