Barcelona have ditched plans to sign Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin during the summer transfer window, according to Sport . Bellerin had previously been Barca’s leading target to fill the right-back role next season, but Arsenal were unwilling to sell the Spaniard. And, with new coach Ernesto Valverde reportedly having doubts over Bellerin’s physical and technical capabilities, Barca have decided against pursuing a €40 million deal
Barcelona have told Munir El Haddadi he can leave the club for €14 million with three Premier League clubs interested in the striker, reports Sport . Crystal Palace, Southampton and West Ham are keen on Munir, while Schalke, Lyon and Marseille have also been linked with bids
Manchester United are ready to reward Ander Herrera with a new contract after telling Barcelona the midfielder is not for sale, according to Sport . Herrera was reportedly keen to explore a move to Camp Nou, but Barcelona have abandoned their interest after learning Jose Mourinho has no intention of letting the player go.
Barcelona are ready to make a final offer of €25 million for Guangzhou Evergrande midfielder Paulinho, reports Sport . A €20m bid has already been rejected by the Chinese club, while Paulinho, who has a €40m release clause in his contract, has expressed his hope that a deal can be agreed .
Crystal Palace want to sign Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen, according to the Sunday People . New Palace boss Frank De Boer is keen on adding experience to his defence and feels the former Arsenal centre-back is the ideal candidate.
Dani Ceballos has agreed a six-year contract with Real Madrid and is set to complete an €18 million move, according to Marca . The 20-year-old midfielder was coveted by Barcelona, but preferred to make the leap from Real Betis to Madrid.
Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier is open to joining Manchester United, who would double the England international’s current £70,000 a week wages, according to The Guardian . United have already seen one offer for Dier rejected, but are preparing to go back in with a second bid of £50 million as Jose Mourinho seeks a new defensive midfielder. However, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is adamant that Dier is not for sale and has warned United against continuing their pursuit of the 23-year-old.
West Brom are targeting moves for Manchester United defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones, according to the Daily Mirror . Baggies boss Tony Pulis is keen to bolster his backline this summer and, following the arrival of Victor Lindelof at Old Trafford, the England internationals have fallen down the pecking order.
