Transfer news: £31m Man Utd reunion as Arsenal and Chelsea battle for 30-goal striker

This page is a recap of yesterday's transfer news, but to follow all the latest gossip and done deals you can check out today's live blog by Express Sport.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's agent has revealed that his client is planning to leave Napoli this summer, with a host of Premier League teams likely to be interested.

Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen spearheaded the team to a historic Serie A title last season, but failed to qualify for Europe 12 months later.

And next season's lack of prospects appear to have forced the Georgian's hand, with a move to England potentially in the future.

Agent Mamuka Jugeli told Sport Imedzi: “We want to leave Napoli, but now we're all waiting for the Euro 2024.

“With (Antonio) Conte, Napoli have big plans. I'm sure they will qualify to the Champions League again next season and fight for the Scudetto. But that doesn't mean that Kvaratskhelia wants to stay there, I don't mean it.

“I didn't talk with Khvicha about this issue, the most important thing for him is (the) national team.

“Our goal is the team that plays in the Champions League. The worst thing is that if he stays here, Khvicha will lose one year because of that… we are worried."

Reports out of Portugal claim that Manchester United are prepared to match Sporting defender Goncalo Ignacio's £50.8million release clause and bring him to Old Trafford.

A Bola say that the Red Devils are preparing to pay the release clause, amid interest from Liverpool.

United have been looking to bolster their defensive options, but struggled to come to a compromise with Everton for their star man Jarrad Branthwaite.

Manchester City have reportedly enquired about RB Leipzig and Spain midfielder Dani Olmo, in a bid to bolster Pep Guardiola's squad.

Sports Zone claim that City have joined Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain in the race for Olmo, who came off the bench for Spain in their Euro 2024 opening win over Croatia.

He has a £50million release clause in his contract with the Bundesliga side and City have gathered 'initial information' over Leipzig's creative hub.

Joao Cancelo's proposed transfer from Manchester City to Barcelona is reportedly stalling and no closer to completion.

Marca claim that Pep Guardiola's outfit are steadfast in their £25million valuation of the Portugal full-back, a figure that Barcelona are reluctant to meet.

Barcelona will look to sign Cancelo with an alternate structure plan and are open to loaning him for another season, with Cancelo completely out of the picture at City.

Liverpool and Chelsea are both set to launch official bids for Leeds winger Crysensio Summerville this summer.

After failing to seal promotion back to the Premier League, Leeds have to sell certain players and Summerville has been eyed by a host of top European clubs.

Leeds Live claim that Liverpool and Chelsea are set to bid for Summerville, with Leeds rating the Championship Player of the Year at £35million.

Chelsea have reportedly asked Real Sociedad about the conditions it would require to sign their goalkeeper Alex Remiro.

Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claim that despite Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic already at Stamford Bridge, new boss Enzo Maresca wants to recruit another stopper.

Remiro has a £63million release clause in his contract, however, and Sociedad are reluctant to let one of Spain's Euro 2024 goalkeeper leave this summer.

Tottenham are among the many Premier League teams to hold an interest in Leeds youngster Archie Gray.

That's according to Football.London, who claim that Spurs have a strong interest in the 18-year-old and watched him closely on several occasions last season.

He is seen as an option to play under Ange Postecoglou at right-back and in midfield, though Leeds are very reluctant to part ways even though they failed to achieve promotion back to the top flight.

However, Leeds are interested in bringing Spurs defender Joe Rodon back to the club after a successful loan, which may sweeten any deal to send Gray in the opposite direction.

Manchester United have reportedly reignited their interest in the Netherlands' Euro 2024 star Xavi Simons.

Simons started in Holland's 2-1 victory over Poland today and L'Equipe claim that Paris Saint-Germain have been contacted by United over the prospect of signing Simons.

They had reportedly agreed to sign him for £50million a year ago, but the Dutchman opted to join RB Leipzig on loan instead, though United are keen on sealing that deal 12 months later.

Aston Villa have reportedly joined the race for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana, after Arsenal opened talks for the Belgium star.

TEAMTalk claim that Villa have touched base with Everton over a potential move for the £50million-rated man, but there has been no official offer submitted.

Douglas Luiz is on the verge of leaving Villa Park for Juventus and Onana may be seen as the ideal replacement, if Arsenal can be beaten to the punch.

Celtic have reportedly slapped a £33million price tag on their star man Matt O'Riley amid interest from the Premier League and Atletico Madrid.

O'Riley has proven to be one of the top players in Scotland under Brendan Rodgers and Celtic face a battle to hang onto the former MK Dons man.

Spanish outlet AS claim that a new valuation of £33m has been given to potential buyers, including Atletico as boss Diego Simeone is thought to see O'Riley as a replacement for Saul Niguez.

Al-ittihad are preparing a 'monster' offer for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, according to reports.

The Saudi Pro League club failed with a blockbuster move for Salah last summer but will reportedly reignite their interest.

TEAMTALK claim that Al-Ittihad believe Jurgen Klopp's departure could facilitate Salah's move.

They are said to have identified Heung-min Son and Federico Chiesa as potential alternatives.

Chelsea are reportedly exploring ways to cut down Michael Olise's £60m price tag, including offering Crystal Palace two players in a swap deal.

According to The Sun, Olise's release clause can only be triggered by Champions League clubs, so Chelsea are looking for a work-around.

Noni Madueke and Trevoh Chalobah are claimed to be two players being considered to add to a deal for the 22-year-old.

Kieran Trippier has opened up on his failed Manchester United transfer in 2021.

The England defender looked certain to make the switch from Atletico Madrid to Old Trafford after his role in Euro 2020.

But a move collapsed, and Trippier joined Newcastle six months later.

He told The Overlap: "United did come [in for me] straight after the Euros and that was very close. I grew up with my family being Reds, but it didn’t happen.

"Everything happens for a reason. It [the deal] just fell away. Ole was the manager at the time and everything seemed perfect, I was chuffed, it was Manchester United, the biggest club in the world.

"It didn’t happen, and I was back in Madrid. Six months later, I was at Newcastle."

Tottenham have held opening talks with Bologna over a potential summer deal for centre-back Riccardo Calafiori, according to reports.

According to CaughtOffside, Spurs aren't alone in their interest. AC Milan, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Napoli and Newcastle United are also claimed to be circling.

However, the report adds that Juventus would be Calafiori's preferred destination if he were to leave Bologna this summer.

Arsenal can offer Everton four players as part of a swap deal for Amadou Onana this summer.

The Gunners have reportedly inquired about Onana, with Everton set to demand around £50m.

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Paris Saint-Germain have been contacted by Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Manchester United over the signing of Xavi Simons, according to L'Equipe.

However, the Ligue 1 giants don't plan to sell the 21-year-old forward this summer and intend to loan him out for a second successive season.

Simons spent last term on loan at RB Leipzig after PSG triggered a £5m buy-back clause in his PSV Eindhoven contract.

The Dutchman registered 10 goals and 15 assists in 43 appearances for Leipzig, attracting heavyweight interest.

Newcastle United have reportedly identified Juventus winger Federico Chiesa as a cheaper alternative to Michael Olise this summer.

According to GiveMeSport, Olise has been deemed an audacious transfer target and would set his buyers back £60m.

But Chiesa is expected to cost half that fee, and Newcastle could make their move in the latter stages of the window.

RB Salzburg manager Pep Ljinders is reportedly looking to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros this summer.

Ljinders left Anfield with Jurgen Klopp and accepted an exciting new role in Austria.

According to Salzburger Nachrichten, he wants to make Jaros one of his first signings after an impressive loan at Sturm Graz last season.

Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly in a four-club race with AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund for Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy this summer.

BILD claim that Guirassy could be available for as low as £15m despite scoring 30 goals in as many games last season.

The 28-year-old is expected to leave Stuttgart, and the Premier League could be his destination.

Fenerbahce reportedly expect to finalise a deal for Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof at the request of new manager Jose Mourinho.

Lindelof has spent seven years at United since Mourinho brought him to the club in a £31m deal but looks set to slip down Erik ten Hag's pecking order this summer.

According to Fotomac, the 29-year-old is keen to reunite with Mourinho in Turkey and could leave Old Trafford for around £7m.

Good morning, and welcome to another day of transfer coverage on Express Sport!

As we enter the first full week of the summer transfer window, there's plenty to be keeping tabs on.