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Jordan Ibe’s £15 million proposed move to Bournemouth is almost complete according to Sky Sports, after the winger is said to have passed a medical. The Cherries are expected to announce the deal on Thursday (London time) before flying the 20-year-old out to Chicago to link up with his new teammates.
Everton are once again leading the race to sign Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel reports Gazzetta World, after Napoli failed to reach a deal with Zenit for the 27-year-old. Witsel remains contracted to the Russian club for the next five years, but despite this he is expected to make a move to one of the major European leagues this summer.
In more transfer news for the Toffees, Sky Sports claims the club has made Newcastle’s Georginio Wijnaldum a top transfer target this summer. If Ronald Koeman’s side is to feature the Dutch international in the upcoming season, they will need to pay in excess of £25 million to secure his services.
ESPN are also claiming the Merseysiders are on the brink of signing Fernando Llorente from Spanish side Sevilla. The Europa League winners are allowing the striker to leave after his inconsistent form last season, where he failed to hold down a regular starting place.
With Chelsea reportedly close to securing N’Golo Kante from Leicester City, the Foxes have made a last ditch effort to keep the key midfielder. The Daily Mail suggests the Premier League champions have offered the Frenchmen a pay rise to £100,000 in order to remain at the KP this season, although it is reported he wants to leave to join the Blues.
As Tottenham look to improve on their third place finish from last season, the Express is reporting the North London club are interested in signing Cristian Tello from Barcelona. The 24-year-old has rejected a move to Liverpool this summer, after spending the previous two seasons out on loan at Porto and Fiorentina respectively.
Hull City are said to be keen on a deal for West Brom’s Callum McManaman according to the Yorkshire Post, but will face competition from Championship side Sheffield Wednesday. The winger was forced to watch from the sidelines for much of last season, playing for the under-21’s after being accused of diving by manager Tony Pulis.
In more news from the Tigers, the Hull Daily Mail reports that Bordeaux defender Lamine Sane could be on the way to the club after being a no-show at training for his current outfit. The 29-year-old joined the French club back in 2009 and has gone on to make 187 appearances in Ligue 1.
Manchester City left-back Aleksandar Kolarov could be on the way out of the Emirates this summer claims the Manchester Evening News. Turkish side Besiktas have admitted they would be interested in bringing the 30-year-old to the club to fill their starting fullback position.
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen could be set for a Premier League return this summer if rumours in the Daily Star are to be believed. The 30-year-old is on the radar of former club Arsenal as well as West Ham, with his future now in doubt following Barcelona’s signing of French defender Samuel Umtiti.
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