Take a look at the transfer talk for the Premier League…
• Matty Longstaff looks set to sign a new contract at Newcastle United having been persuaded to commit his future to the club. (The Times)
• Leeds and Brighton have expressed an interest in signing Nicolás González from Stuttgart, with the Argentina forward expected to cost at least £15m. (The Guardian)
• Manchester United have been told they must cough up a whopping £40m to land Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks. (The Sun)
• Manchester United look set to confirm the signing of Barcelona youngster Marc Jurado after his comment on Bruno Fernandes’ Instagram. (The Sun)
• Aston Villa are ready to compete with Leeds United for Liverpool’s £20m-rated winger Harry Wilson. (The Sun)
• Ronald Koeman is planning a shock move to bring Everton defender Michael Keane to Barcelona, according to reports. (Daily Mail)
• Wolves are willing to consider high offers for £70m-rated Adama Traore during the transfer window. (Daily Mail)
• Leeds are making a surprise £10m bid for Rangers winger Ryan Kent. (Daily Record)
• Sunderland have emerged as favourites to sign highly-rated striker Luke Chapman, TEAMtalk understands. The 17-year-old is available due to Hartlepool’s academy closing as they look to reassess their youth operations. Newcastle, Leeds and Middlesbrough also want him.
• Leeds remain determined to acquire the services of Brighton defender Ben White after launching a third, improved bid of £25m for the defender.
• Everton have enquired to Hull City about the potential of signing young Scottish forward James Scott, TEAMtalk understands. The Scotland Under-21 international joined the Tigers from Motherwell in January in a deal worth £1.5million. Leeds, Crystal Palace and Newcastle are watching on.
• Diogo Dalot is one of the players who could leave Manchester United this summer, according to claims from the Portuguese media. Everton and PSG are keen with the player likely to leave this summer.
• Arsenal have made an enquiry about 12 goal Napoli striker Andrea Petagna, according to reports in Italy.
• LEEDS. Been priced out of a move for Brentford’s Ollie Watkins. Looking at alternative strikers. Arthur Cabral being looked at but too expensive as it stands. Another option is Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew. (David Smith)
• Watford striker Danny Welbeck has a £5.5 million release clause, as per a report by Sky Sports. Southampton are leading the race. West Brom also interested.
• Sheffield Wednesday are set to see off competition from QPR and Nottingham Forest to sign Chelsea’s Izzy Brown, as per a report by Yorkshire Live.
• Everton, Wolves and Fulham are all firmly in a transfer chase to sign Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure this summer, as per the Evening Standard.
• West Brom are interested in signing Brentford duo Ollie Watkins and Rico Henry. Slaven Bilic is understood to be a an admirer of the pair, who were both key in the Bees’ run to the Championship playoff final last season.
• Birmingham City’s enquiry to Newcastle United over goalkeeper Karl Darlow has been rejected. Football Insider reports that the Magpies have turned down advances from the Blues due to wanting a capable back-up to Martin Dubravka.
• Norwich City are in talks to sign Burnley defender Ben Gibson on loan, according to Football Insider.
• Fanatik report Trabzonspor have rejected a bid from Brighton & Hove Albion for Ugurcan Cakir. Trabzonspor rejected their opening bid for the 24 year old. It’s claimed they offered €15m.
• Aston Villa have been linked with a surprise move for Valencia goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen.
• Rangers are ‘eyeing’ a move for Sheffield United’s John Lundstram but face a three-way fight for his signature. Burnley and West Ham United are also linked.
• Leeds have held preliminary discussions with Arsenal over a possible swoop for Rob Holding as they work on potential alternatives to Ben White. (Football Insider)
• Cardiff City are casting an eye over Manchester United prospect Oliver Denham, with Neil Harris considering a move to bring the defender to Wales.
• Lyon have received an offer from Arsenal for Houssem Aouar. They are yet to respond to the offer but it is believed to be money plus Guendouzi.
• Chelsea are considering Brazil centre-back Thiago Silva as a free transfer to bolster Frank Lampard’s defence for next season. (Daily Telegraph)
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