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AFRICA HEADLINE brings the biggest transfer talk from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga and beyond
ROMA INTERESTED IN DARMIAN
Roma will target Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian in the summer, according to TuttoMercatoWeb.
The Italy international has struggled to find favour with Jose Mourinho and could return to his homeland in search of more regular football.
PREMIER LEAGUE SIDES WANT WOOD
Hamburg striker Bobby Wood is interesting several Premier League sides, reports Bild.
No fewer than eight teams from England were watching on as the forward grabbed the winning goal in a recent 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach - and he has a release clause of only €5 million is HSV go down and €12m if they do not.
MAN UTD EYE ALDERWEIRELD & WILLIAN
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld and Chelsea winger Willian this summer, according to The Sun.
Both Alderweireld and Willian have proven Premier League track records, and the Portuguese is keen to build a squad capable of winning the title in 2017-18. Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann, though, remains United's top target.
SPURS TO OFFLOAD SISSOKO
Tottenham are set to offload Moussa Sissoko this summer following the failure of his £30 million move to the club, according to Chronicle Live.
Spurs signed the Frenchman on deadline day last summer, but they are now willing to let him leave for a figure as low as £17m; Sissoko has played 90 minutes in the Premier League just once this season.
BARCA STEP UP MAHREZ INTEREST
Barcelona are set to step up their interest in Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez, according to Sport.
The Camp Nou outfit are looking to bolster their attacking options and would be willing to spend up to €40 million on the Algeria international.
CITY OPEN KOLASINAC TALKS
Manchester City have opened talks with Schalke defender Sead Kolasinac, according to Bild.
The full-back is out of contract at the end of the season and City boss Pep Guardiola has already held meetings with the player's agent.
ARSENAL TO BID FOR ARDA
Arsenal are preparing a £25 million summer bid for Barcelona's Arda Turan, The Times reports, as the Gunners prepare for the potential loss of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.
Arda has three years left on his current deal at Camp Nou, but could be allowed to leave as Barca look to reshape their squad under whomever replaces Luis Enrique at the helm.
BAYERN PLOT €80M SILVA BID
Bayern Munich are considering a monster €80 million bid for Monaco midfielder Bernardo Silva, according to A Bola.
With Philipp Lahm and Xabi Alonso both set to retire at the end of the season, the German champions see the 22-year-old as a long-term investment
DROGBA TO CONTINUE CAREER IN USL
Former Chelsea star Didier Drogba is set to continue his playing career in the North American second division, according to the Pioneer Press.
The 39-year-old is close to signing with USL side Phoenix Rising, where he would join former England international Shaun Wright-Phillips. Drogba spent the last two seasons with the Montreal Impact, scoring 21 goals in 33 appearances for the MLS club.
MONACO REJECT £96M PL MBAPPE BID
Monaco have turned down a world-record £96 million (€110m) bid from a Premier League club for teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe, according to AS.
The 18-year-old is also a target of Real Madrid following Mbappe's excellent performances for Monaco in Ligue 1 and the Champions League. Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United have also been linked with the French attacker.
CHELSEA AND MADRID WANT ALEX SANDRO
Juventus are set to receive bids from Real Madrid and Chelsea for full-back Alex Sandro, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Bids for the left-sided player are expected to start at €45 million.
CITY IN EDERSON TALKS
Manchester City have already made an approach for Benfica goalkeeper Ederson, A Bola reports.
The Premier League side have had trouble in goal all season and Pep Guardiola has already spoken to the Brazilian shot-stopper. It is expected that they will have to pay up to €40 million for the goalkeeper, who is half owned by Rio Ave.
MESSI DEMANDS NEW FACES AT BARCELONA
Lionel Messi has given Barcelona a short list of players he wishes the club to sign in the summer transfer window, including youngsters Ousmane Dembele (Dortmund), Kylian Mbappe (Monaco) and Bernardo Silva (Monaco), according to Diario Gol.
The Argentine would also like to see Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann join the club.
BARCA STILL CHASING ISCO
Barcelona are still keeping a close eye on Isco, Diario Gol reports.
If the player cannot agree new terms with Real Madrid, he is prepared to see out his contract and move to Camp Nou on a Bosman deal in 2018. Manchester City, however, could move for him before then.
MAN UTD WATCHING ALBA
Man Utd are keeping close tabs on Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba, according to Manchester Evening News, with the player said to be keen on a move to Old Trafford.
The 28-year-old is reportedly unsettled under coach Luis Enrique, but will wait to see who replaces the Asturian boss before making a decision.
ROONEY TO LEAVE FOR FREE
Wayne Rooney could be in line for a return to boyhood club Everton, with the Independent reporting that Manchester United are willing to allow him to leave on a free transfer.
The Toffees will only be able to afford half the 31-year-old's £300,000-per-week wages, but the report claims sources expect the deal to go through.
MOU SETS DE GEA DEMANDS
Jose Mourinho has made it clear that he will not accept Real Madrid attackers Isco or James Rodriguez as part of a trade for David De Gea, Don Balon reports.
Los Blancos are dedicated to bringing the keeper back to the Spanish capital in the summer, but Mourinho has told Florentino Perez that he will only accept players of Benzema, Kroos, Modric or Varane's quality as part of an exchange.
LIVERPOOL WANT PAREDES
Liverpool see Roma's Leandro Paredes as a priority transfer target, TuttoMercatoWeb reports.
The midfielder, 22, has a contract with the Serie A side until 2019 but the Giallorossi will be subject to a £22 million bid in the summer.
PSG TO OFFER £70M FOR MBAPPE
Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to pay £70 million to land Monaco attacker Kylian Mbappe, Don Balon reports.
The French champions will face competition from other clubs around Europe, but are eager to strengthen their side with Mbappe while also weakening a Ligue 1 rivals Monaco.
FENER WANT OZIL TO REPLACE RVP
Fenerbahce are plotting an ambitious summer move for Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil, reports the Daily Mirror.
The Turkish outfit see the Germany international, who has strong family ties to the country, as the ideal replacement for Robin van Persie.
CITY TO BATTLE MADRID FOR MARTIN
Manchester City have joined Real Madrid in the battle to land Espanyol defender Aaron Martin, according to The Sun.
The 19-year-old full-back is considered to be hot property ahead of the summer window, with several clubs mulling over a bid to activate his £26 million release clause.
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