English Premier League
- Manchester United are preparing to submit a bid of £79million for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Veratti, according to Corriere dello Sport. The 23-year-old has been instrumental in PSG’s recent success and has helped the club to four league titles in four years. The Red Devils are even ready to offer the player £6.7million-a-season in wages.
- Liverpool have made a £9.5million offer for Udinese’s midfielder Piotr Zielinski, reported by the Guardian. The player is also being chased by Napoli, who earlier offered £8.7million plus add-ons. Napoli. The Reds have also announced the announced the signing of defender Tom Brewitt on a new, long-term deal. The 19-year-old centre-back was out of contract this summer but has agreed terms over an extension.
- West Ham’s Diafra Sakho has asked Slaven Bilic to sell him this summer, according to Sky Sports. The Senegalese wants to leave the club in search of regular first team football. West Ham are already eyeing a world class striker but have seen moves for Alexandre Lacazette and Carlos Bacca turned down. Sunderland were reported to be interested in Sakho last month.
- Chelsea are preparing to bring in Napoli’s center-back Kalido Koulibaly with a bid of £24million, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. New manager Antonio Conte is working to rebuild a squad that finished 10th this season and is looking to bring in a world-class centre-back.
