Man City consider making move for Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt

David Cooper - Writer 11:00 23/05/2018
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  • Matthijs de Ligt is a prime Barcelona target

    The summer transfer window for international deals is now less than one month away and rumours of players and coaches potentially being on the move are coming at a frenzied pace.

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

    Here, we look at the latest transfer deals that could happen very soon.

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    MATTHIJS DE LIGT

    Manchester City are lining up a £50m (Dh 248.5m) bid for the Ajax star, according to the Guardian.

    The 18-year-old is considered one of the best defensive prospects in world football – and has attracted interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

    With Nicolas Otamendi, John Stones, Aymeric Laporte and Vincent Kompany as frontline centre-backs, the youngster may opt against a move due to a lack of minutes at the Etihad Stadium.

    Barcelona are believed to be hot favourites to land his signature, but Arsenal and Manchester United have been all been linked with the towering Dutchman.

    ANDRE GOMES

    The Portuguese will reportedly leave Barcelona this summer after a disappointing two-year spell, Mundo Deportivo claims.

    The 25-year-old has failed to impress at Camp Nou since moving from Valencia in the summer of 2016.

    Gomes is in search of regular game time after making only six La Liga starts this season and a move to the Premier League looks like the best option.

    West Ham have shown an interest in his ability and are ready to launch a bid to acquire his services.

    SLAVISA JOKANOVIC

    The Fulham boss has been linked with the Chelsea manager’s job should Antonio Conte depart this summer, the Evening Standard says.

    Jokanovic, who appeared 39 times for the Stamford Bridge club between 2000 and 2002, has revived the Whites’ fortunes at Craven Cottage as they continue their push for Premier League promotion.

    Their impressive form, which sees them take on Aston Villa in the Championship play-off final at Wembley this weekend, has only served to increase speculation that the 49-year-old Serb could make the short trip across the English capital to the Kings’ Road Side.

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