Transfer rumours: Lewandowski, Sterling, Dembele, Raphinha, Jesus, Ekitike, Kounde, Eriksen

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski still wants to leave Bayern Munich, despite the German club’s sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic travelling to meet the 33-year-old face-to-face to try to change his mind. 

Real Madrid have stepped up their interest in England forward Raheem Sterling in recent weeks, while Barcelona and Chelsea are monitoring developments over the 27-year-old’s uncertain future at Manchester City. 

Chelsea have moved towards a deal for Sterling after getting tired in their pursuit of Barcelona’sOusmane Dembele, 25, with Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich also interested in the France winger as he is set to become a free agent. 

Arsenal have made an opening bid for Raphinha that is so far below Leeds’ £50m valuation of the Brazil winger, 25, that it will likely be rejected.

Arsenal will continue discussions to sign Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City, with Tottenhamand Paris St-Germain also monitoring developments with the Brazil forward, 25. 

Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG are set to rival Newcastle United for the signing of French striker Hugo Ekitike, 20, from Reims

Ekitike, however, is poised to fly back from holiday early to complete a £26.5m move to Newcastle. 

Barcelona want to sign France defender Jules Kounde, but do not want to pay Sevilla’s 60m euros (£51.5m) asking price for the 23-year-old. 

Brentford have not given up hope of signing Denmark playmaker Christian Eriksen, who joined them on loan in January before leaving at the end of last season. Manchester United are also interested in the 30-year-old. 

Manchester United will have to choose between Argentina centre-back Lisandro Martinez, 24, and Brazil winger Antony, 22, who both play for new boss Erik ten Hag’s former club Ajax

Which big-name free agents are still available?

Arsenal and Newcastle are keen on 26-year-old Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz, whose contract with Napoliruns out in 2023. 

Chelsea are interested in Lens’ 29-year-old France international full-back Jonathan Clauss. 

Tottenham are set to hold further talks to sign England Under-21 right-back Djed Spence from Middlesbrough. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest and helped them get promoted to the Premier League. 

Borussia Dortmund, who sold 21-year-old Norway striker Erling Haaland to Manchester City, are set to sign Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller from Ajax for 36m euros (£31m). 

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel will join Atletico Madrid when the 33-year-old’s contract expires at Dortmund this summer. 

Wolves are to hold talks about signing 25-year-old Brazil striker Gabriel Barbosa from Flamengoand Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 21, from River Plate. 

Rangers could sell Colombia striker Alfredo Morelos if they cannot agree a new contract with the 26-year-old, whose current deal runs out in summer 2023. 

Manchester United expect France forward Anthony Martial to be at the club next season because of the lack of interest in the 26-year-old. 

Manchester United are ready to accept around £20m for Martial, whose wages are putting off potential buyers, and £8.5m for Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly, 28, who has been offered to Newcastle

Manchester United are considering 27-year-old Watford and Austria goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann as back-up to 31-year-old Spain international David de Gea, with England’s Dean Henderson, 25, expected to leave the Old Trafford club to join Nottingham Forest on loan.


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