Douglas Costa headlines our Rumour Mill as Man United close in on Juventus loanee star

Sport360 staff 11:13 25/05/2018
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  • The summer transfer window for Premier League clubs is open while international deals can be completed from early next month.

    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.

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    DOUGLAS COSTA

    Manchester United are set to come up with an offer in the region of £79million (Dh387m) to bring the Brazilian to Old Trafford, according to The Sun.

    The 27-year-old enjoyed a fruitful season on loan with Juventus, winning both Serie A and Coppa Italia titles, but is due to head back to his parent club, Bayern Munich, following the conclusion of the World Cup in Russia.

    The Old Lady reportedly have a first option deal in place to land the winger, though Costa, nor Bayern, have yet to make a decision on his long-term future.

    United meanwhile are desperate to strengthen this summer and view the Shakhtar Donetsk star as a man who could help them get closer to Manchester City in next season’s Premier League title race.

    Uncertain future: Douglas Costa.

    ANTHONY MARTIAL

    Tottenham are set to offer the French forward the chance to reignite his Premier League career, the Daily Mail reports.

    The 22-year-old endured an up and down season at Old Trafford and was subsequently left out of France’s World Cup squad by Didier Deschamps.

    Although he netted 11 times in all competitions, displacing first-choice forward Romelu Lukaku or Marcus Rashford on the left proved to be problematic and he slipped down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho.

    Spurs are thought to be keen to sign another striker and lessen the workload on Harry Kane next season as Mauricio Pochettino’s men strive to compete at the top of the league once more.

    Anthony Martial

    Tough season at Old Trafford: Anthony Martial.

    XHERDAN SHAQIRI

    Everton are set to step up their efforts to sign the Stoke playmaker, according to Calciomercato.

    The Merseysiders, who have yet to name a new manager following Sam Allardyce’s sacking earlier this month, have begun their transfer plans in earnest ahead of the 2018-19 campaign.

    New Director of Football Marcel Brands is in charge of incomings and outgoings, with Potters midfielder Shaqiri near the top of his summer wishlist.

    The former Bayern Munich and Inter Milan star, 26, is reportedly desperate to leave Stoke following their relegation to the Championship and could be available for a fee in the region of £20m (Dh98m).

    STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Xherdan Shaqiri of Stoke City celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Crystal Palace at Bet365 Stadium on May 5, 2018 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

    Shaqiri is desperate to continue playing in the Premier League.

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