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Spain
Real Madrid is presumed to have a move lined up for Neymar. The world’s most expensive football player have a clause in his contract that could see him leave Paris Saint-Germain for £145m during the summer of 2020.
Real Madrid is close to securing their second signing of the summer. With Eder Militao already in the bag, Los Blancos have agreed a contract with Eintracht Frankfurt forward and Barcelona transfer target Luka Jovic.
A £51m fee has been agreed between the La Liga side and the Bundesliga outfit, with 20 per cent of that heading the way of Benfica after the Europa League semi-finalists.
But Eintracht Frankfurt is also interested in Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz. The 25-year-old impressed for Lyon and could replace Jovic at the Commerzbank-Arena.
France
Manchester United has plans lined up for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele. The 22-year-old netted 17 goals in all competitions in France, and could be available for £45m.
Jose Mourinho is being lined up as AS Roma manager. The former Manchester United boss was believed to be the favourite to replace Thomas Tuchel if PSG decided to part ways with him after a disappointing showing in the Champions League this term. However, a return to Serie A is of interest to Mourinho.
If Tuchel does end up leaving the Parc des Princes, both Bayern Munich and Chelsea are interested in appointing him as head coach.
Italy
There would be a big summer clearout at AC Milan this summer, with the club looking to rebuild the squad and battle for a top-four finish. Tiemoue Bakayoko’s loan deal is unlikely to be extended but the biggest shock is the club will allow Franck Kessie to leave if their valuation of him is met. Arsenal, Everton, PSG and Manchester United are reportedly keen.
Napoli will sign PSV forward Hirving Lozano this summer after agreeing on a deal with the Eredivisie club. The Mexico international will move for a fee believed to be in the region of €40m, with Mino Raiola handling negotiations with the Serie A side.
Germany
Bayern Munich is no longer reportedly interested in Julian Brandt. But the Bayer Leverkusen attacker has other offers, one of which is from rivals Borussia Dortmund. The 23-year-old’s father reportedly held a secret meeting with the club to discuss their plans for his son. It is believed he is available for £25m this summer.
Portugal
Manchester City has held a meeting with the parents of Benfica attacking midfielder Joao Felix. The versatile forward has recently been linked with Manchester United and Liverpool.