Toby Alderweireld headlines our Rumour Mill as Chelsea determined to sign Tottenham star

David Cooper - Writer 11:00 31/03/2018
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  • Though the summer transfer window is still a few months away, that hasn’t stopped the rumours of players potentially being on the move.

    Across the world of football, there remains plenty of activity and stories that have football fans talking.

    Here, we look at the latest transfer deals that could happen when the market reopens in June.

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    TOBY ALDERWEIRELD

    Chelsea are ready to gain an advantage on Manchester United and Barcelona in their pursuit of the highly-rated centre-back, The Mirror reports.

    The Belgian has been holding out for a pay rise at Spurs but that has seen his relationship with manager Mauricio Pochettino sour with the Argentine dropping the centre-back in recent games.

    The Blues are hoping to pay closer to £40m (Dh206m) to secure the 29-year-old’s signature.

    Chelsea are prepared to move for Alderweireld regardless of whether or not Antonio Conte remains at Stamford Bridge next season.

    BERND LENO

    Arsenal are set to challenge Atletico Madid and Napoli to sign the in-form Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper, Kicker reports.

    The 26-year-old has been tipped to move to North London and is seen as the ideal successor to Petr Cech, who turns 36 in May.

    Atletico and Napoli have reportedly made an approach for the German international, but the Gunners remain in pole position to acquire his services for the 2018-19 season.

    THOMAS TUCHEL

    Paris Saint-Germain have identified Thomas Tuchel as their primary target to replace Unai Emery this summer, according to L’Equipe.

    The French giants are set to part ways with the Spanish boss at the end of the season after his failure to guide the club beyond the last-16 of the Champions League.

    Former Borussia Dortmund manager Tuchel is believed to be the front runner to take the reins at Parc-des-Princes.

    However, Joachim Low and Luis Enrique also remain options for the Ligue 1 leaders.

    SAMUEL UMTITI

    Jose Mourinho is weighing up a raid this summer with the towering Barcelona defender top of his shopping list, The Star reports.

    The Manchester United manager wants to revamp his defence and could target the French international at the end of the season.

    Umtiti has reached an impasse with the Catalan giants over a new deal – with the centre-back wanting his current £50,000 (Dh 257.4m) per week wage to be trebled.

    The Red Devils would still have to pay in excess of £40 million (Dh181.1m) for the former Lyon player, who is contracted at the Camp Nou until 2021.

    CALLUM WILSON

    Bournemouth are demanding Everton and West Ham pay £25m (Dh128.7m) to sign the star striker in the summer transfer window, The Sun claims.

    The Cherries boss Eddie Howe wants to keep hold of his prized asset, who has netted eight goals in all competitions this term, but the 26-year-old is believed to be keen on a new opportunity.

    Despite being plagued with injuries during his time on the south coast, Wilson remains a key figure for any side with his serious pace, neat touch and lethal finishing ability.

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