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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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.
Brighton have reportedly agreed an £18m fee with KRC Genk to sign Leandro Trossard.
Belgian newspaper HLN claims that the player's agent is currently in London to finalise personal terms with the Seagulls.
The 26-year-old played 34 games for Genk last season, scoring 14 goals, and was previously been linked with a move to Arsenal.
Manchester United believe that David De Gea will sign a new deal with the club.
That's according to The Sun.
They say the Spanish international is set to pen a new contract worth upwards of £350,000 a week.
A massive boost to United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer if they can pull it off.
Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez has emerged as a target to bolster Arsenal’s attack.
That's according to Mundo Deportivo.
The Spanish giants are open to selling industrial winger as part over Zinedine Zidane’s summer overhaul having completed the signing of Eden Hazard.
AC Milan have reportedly lodged a two-year loan bid for Lucas Torreira, including a £34m option to buy.
Spazio Milan report that new manager Marco Giampaolo has made reuniting with the Uruguayan, who starred under him at Sampdoria, one of his top priorities during this transfer window.
Torreira stoked rumours about his desire to leave Arsenal after just one season in London, when he declared there was little he enjoyed about life with the Gunners while on international duty. Torreira's agent has since also poured fuel on the fire.
Unai Emery is considered to be open to selling the player if Arsenal can receive £45m - double what they paid a year ago - which can be used to bolster their limited transfer budget.
Adrien Rabiot won't be joining the Premier League this summer with Juventus appearing to have jumped ahead in the race to sign him.
The Paris Saint-Germain star is leaving the French champions this summer after choosing not to extend his contract.
A number of clubs, Manchester United and Tottenham included, were said to be interested in but Italian reports suggest that Juve have swooped in.
It is reported that the Frenchman will put pen to paper on a deal in Turin imminently.
Paul Pogba has apparently told Manchester United he wants to move back to Juventus over a move to Real Madrid.
The 26-year-old on Sunday finally made his desire to leave Old Trafford clear, stating that it’s time for a “new challenge”, but many sources say he’s for a long time been “desperate to leave”.
Zinedine Zidane wants Pogba at any price, but the Bernabeu hierarchy are not keen to spend more than £110m after a summer that has already seen them break £350m.
Sky Sports say the midfielder wants to return to Juve, with Paris Saint-Germain also keen.
Emmanuel Adebayor could be on his way back to the Premier League.
The Sun report West Ham, Watford and Premier League new boys Sheffield United are all keen on the former Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City striker.
The Togolese international is available for free after being released by Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir at the end of last season.
Liverpool have entered the race for talented Paris FC striker Silas Wamangituka, according to reports in Portugal.
19-year-old Wamangituka had a fine campaign for Paris last season, scoring 11 goals in 32 Ligue 2 matches as Paris finished in the playoffs, eventually crashing out on penalties to Lens.
He has been linked with Braga, Marseille and Barcelona, with reports earlier in the season that Liverpool sent scouts to watch him in action.
And now Jornal de Notícias claim Liverpool are ready to make an offer for the rising star.
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