The major European leagues have concluded for the 2020/21 season, with the focus now switching to the summer transfer window where clubs will be looking to wheel and deal in preparation for the next campaign.
The players in this select group are said to be Thibaut Courtois, David Alaba, Eder Militao, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Vinicius and Karim Benzema.
Achraf Hakimi seems increasingly likely to leave Inter this summer, with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain both keen on bringing him in, and Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Inter want Emerson Royal to come in and replace him.
Sergio Ramos’ contract at Real Madrid comes to an end on June 30, but MARCA can reveal that while Los Blancos’ renewal offer to the captain has expired, if he accepted it they would reconsider their stance and welcome him back into the fold.
Raphael Varane could depart Real Marid this summer, with El Chiringuito’s Josep Pedrerol revealing that he has offers from Manchester United, who are the frontrunners for his signature, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum, who will officially join when his contract at Liverpool expires on June 30.
Manchester United’s interest in Jadon Sancho has lasted for some time now, and Fabrizio Romano reports that the Red Devils have agreed terms with the Borussia Dortmund winger, who will put pen to paper on a deal until 2026.
Jules Kounde is set to be one of the big names of this summer’s transfer window, with the Athletic reporting that Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are all interested in the Sevilla centre-back.
Tottenham Hotspur are still searching for a replacement for Jose Mourinho, but Paulo Fonseca is now set to take charge at Spurs on a deal until 2024.
Farhad Moshiri, Everton’s main shareholder, has put Rafa Benitez’s name on the table as a possible replacement for Carlo Ancelotti.
The Blues are also keen on signing Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and are willing to offload a series of players in order to raise funds, including Tammy Abraham and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Maurizio Sarri was confirmed as Lazio’s new boss on Wednesday, and he hopes to raid former club Chelsea by trying to lure Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Rome.
Lionel Messi is expected to put pen to paper on a new contract at Barcelona, but that is only expected to be for the next couple of years.
Massimiliano Allegri, who has returned to Juventus as head coach, has made clear to the Bianconeri that he wants Paulo Dybala to sign a new contract, according to various reports in Italy.
Bayern Munich are keen for Kingsley Coman to renew his contract, with two years set to run on his current deal, but Bild report that the French winger’s wage demands are not aligned with that of the German club.