Thomas Lemar headlines our Rumour Mill as Barcelona set to swoop for Monaco star

David Cooper - Writer 09:39 07/06/2018
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  • The summer transfer window for Premier League clubs is open, while international deals can be completed from June 8.

    That has started a frenzy of speculation as players and coaches look for their next moves.

    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.

    Get in touch with your thoughts too via Twitter and Facebook.

    THOMAS LEMAR

    Barcelona have joined the chase for the highly-rated Monaco star, according to Sport.

    The 22-year-old was previously the subject of heavy interest from Arsenal last summer, while Liverpool were rumoured to have had several bids rejected for the winger.

    But it is reported the Frenchman could be set to join Ernesto Valverde at the Camp Nou as the La Liga champions look to bolster their forward options ahead of next season.

    Lemar, who can play on either side or through the middle, has made 124 appearances for Monaco, scoring 22 goals during his time at Stade Louis II.

    XHERDAN SHAQIRI

    Liverpool are lining up a surprise move for the Stoke star following the Potters relegation to the Championship, according to the Daily Star.

    The 26-year-old attacker is available for just £12m (Dh59.2m) due to a release clause in his contract.

    Jurgen Klopp wants support for the star trio of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane as the Reds look to challenge on Premier League and Champions League fronts next season.

    Merseyside rivals Everton are in the hunt for the Austrian international, whose eight goals and seven assists in 36 match nearly saved Stoke from relegation.


    ANTONIO CONTE

    The outgoing Chelsea manager has emerged as a key candidate to replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, according to the Daily Mail.

    Zidane resigned from his role in the Spanish capital just five days after leading Los Blancos to their third successive Champions League title.

    With Mauricio Pochettino, Jurgen Klopp and Massimiliano Allegri unlikely to leave their jobs, Conte is among few candidate available to fill the vacant position at the Bernabeu.

    The 48-year-old won three Serie A and two Supercoppa Italiana titles during his time at Juventus and one Premier League and FA Cup at Chelsea.

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