Liverpool plans to sign in-form Leipzig midfielder Christopher Nkunku have been met with a strong response, Tottenham are chasing two Nottingham Forest stars, while Monday’s transfer gossip has details of a £12m midfielder deal for Manchester United.
CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU WANTED BY JURGEN KLOPP
Liverpool are reportedly planning a summer swoop for Christopher Nkunku – but RB Leipzig are refusing to let him leave without a fight.
The 24-year-old midfielder is having the season of his life at Leipzig, having scored 18 goals and assisted eight more. Those 26 goal involvements come in just 30 appearances.
That form has alerted a number of suitors, with the Frenchman previously linked with Arsenal and Manchester City.
But the Liverpool Echo claims the Reds are also keeping a close watch on his performances.
And now, amid talk of a summer swoop from Liverpool, Leipzig are pledging to do all they can to keep him.
“He will also play with us next season because of course he is a very important player,” managing director Oliver Mintzlaff told Sky Germany.When asked, he added: “In football nothing is ever certain, but that’s our plan.
“They [Nkunku, Dani Olmo and Andre Silva] are very important pillars, who can and should continue to develop with us.”
Christopher Nkunku contract details
Nkunku’s contract with Leipzig currently runs until summer 2024. As such, Leipzig will need to extend that before the summer to dissuade Liverpool from making their move.
He is currently rated at around the £50m mark – but the fee is unlikely to dissuade the Reds were they to make a move.
Jurgen Klopp is looking to add more goals to his midfield and it’s reported that he feels Nkunku is the perfect addition.
Liverpool have previously raided Leipzig twice in recent years for Ibrahima Konate and Naby Keita.
SPURS KEEN ON DJED SPENCE AND BRENNAN JOHNSON
Tottenham are keeping a close watch on Nottingham Forest duo Djed Spence and Brennan Johnson ahead of future moves. (Daily Express)
Barcelona boss Xavi is looking to scupper Thomas Tuchel’s plans for Chelsea by reportedly lining up a move for Jules Kounde. (Daily Star)
Wayne Rooney claims Manchester United have been in decline for more than a decade. (Daily Star)
Antonio Rudiger is now demanding £225,000-a-week to stay at Chelsea and commit to a new deal. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United are likely to receive a welcome windfall following an agreement with Flamengo to sell Andreas Pereira for £12m. (Daily Mirror)
David Moyes is worried that international duty will start taking its toll on Michail Antonio. (The Guardian)
RODGERS FIRES WARNING TO LEICESTER STRUGGLERS
Brendan Rodgers is warning his Leicester City flops they are fighting for their futures following their FA Cup humbling by Nottingham Forest. (The Independent)
Manchester United face a fight to sign Declan Rice this summer with the midfielder seemingly preferring a move to Chelsea. (Daily Mail)
Barcelona coach Xavi admits he ‘sees football in a different way and does not see eye to eye’ with Diego Simeone after seeing his side beat Atletico Madrid. (Daily Mail)
Mike Ashley feels Derby’s administrators do not want him to buy the club and is considering investments elsewhere while their lack of co-operation persists. (Daily Mail)
Kalvin Phillips is pushing for a new deal from Leeds after the club knocked back three bids from West Ham last month. (The Sun)
Carlos Tevez is reportedly ‘in talks’ with DC United over a potential move to the MLS. (The Sun)
AND MORE TRANSFER GOSSIP
Liverpool are reportedly watching Le Havre youngster Andy Elysee Logbo, who is drawing comparisons to Romelu Lukaku. (The Sun)
AC Milan want to hijack Liverpool’s move for Fulham wonderkid Fabio Carvalho, according to reports. (The Sun)
Veteran forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic is increasingly likely to sign on for another season at AC Milan. (The Sun)
Julen Lopetegui is warning Anthony Martial ‘to give more’ following a seriously-underwhelming debut for Sevilla against Osasuna. (The Sun)
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou insists contract talks with Tom Rogic are the ‘last thing on my mind’. (The Scottish Sun)
Fabrizio Ravanelli insists Rangers are the ‘perfect club’ for Aaron Ramsey to rebuild his career after his Juventus struggles. (Daily Record)
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