Euro Paper Talk: Remarkable double deal with Liverpool as Slot ‘breaks the bank’ for dazzling winger and midfielder; PSG want the Leeds star to replace Kylian Mbappe

Liverpool set to spend big on thrilling winger and top midfielder for Euro 2024, PSG eye Leeds star as Kylian Mbappe heir apparent, while Man Utd eye shock deal to bring back 301-rated striker of goals. .

SLOT, LIVERPOOL TO BEAT BARCELONA ON NICO WILLIAMS TRANSFER

Liverpool are knocking on Nico Williams’ door after strongly shaping up as the main contenders for his signature, according to bold new reports from Spain.

The Athletic Bilbao winger has enjoyed an outstanding season, scoring eight times and adding 19 assists in 37 appearances, giving him a goal contribution for every 101 minutes he has been on the pitch. And with this electrifying form continuing into Spain’s Euro 2024 campaign, Williams has lit up the competition with some truly outstanding displays that have only served to reinforce the growing interest in him.

That hunt has been led for months by Barcelona, ​​who would love to add the 21-year-old to their ranks and pair him with Lamine Yamal in a repeat of the winger’s stunning performances seen for La Roja.

However, despite a €50m (£42.4m) release clause available in his contract, Barca are lingering over a possible deal, with the door now wide open for Liverpool to to rush.

And according to a strong report in Spain, new Reds boss Arne Slot has advised his club to “pay the full release clause” and “eliminate” Barcelona from the transfer race for Williams.

Slot wants to put his own stamp on the Liverpool side this summer and is keen to add another dimension to his attack by signing a new winger.

And while a move for Anthony Gordon failed to get off the ground, Liverpool will have a clear route for Williams, with Slot able to fund the move by offloading Luis Diaz instead.

Conveniently, Diaz also has a fee of €50m per head, meaning any deal would not see Liverpool spend more than they receive, and the Colombian star is seen as the more favorable option anyway Barcelona sporting director Deco when it comes to his addition. a new wing.

Liverpool will ‘splurge’ to sign Adrien Rabiot

Liverpool won’t stop there and reports in Italy say the Reds have led the chase to sign Adrien Rabiot this summer.

The France star made history this week by becoming the first unsigned player to appear in the knockout stages of the European Championship after his contract with Juventus expired on Sunday.

The 29-year-old has been with the Bianconeri since signing on a free transfer in the summer of 2019 from PSG and is understood to be looking for a hefty £80,000-a-week deal as well as a signing-on fee of around £20 million euros (£17 million). ).

And while the likes of Newcastle have been linked and AC Milan have also helped with preliminary talks with his mother and agent, Veronique, Calciomercato report that Liverpool are leading the chase and are preparing to “break the bank” to secure the signing of the 47-times capped France international.

Slot has a void to fill in midfield, with Thiago Alcantara leaving this summer and has also told Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes of his desire to sign a long-term replacement for summer 2023 departure Fabinho .

And while the likes of Stanislav Lobotka and Joshua Kimmich were both looked at, Rabiot’s excellent displays for Les Bleus in the European Championships convinced Slot to make the move.

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Rabiot has been on the books of a major Premier League giant before, having played for Man City’s academy as a child.

However, he left the Etihad without making the senior breakthrough, going on to appear for PSG, Juve and Toulouse (the latter during a loan spell) making 463 appearances.

And with 68 of those games in the Champions League and Europa League, Rabiot’s experience and know-how at the highest level could prove vital for Liverpool next season.

LAZIO SENDS MAN UTD ULTIMATUM FOR MASON GREENWOOD

Lazio are set to send Manchester United an ultimatum over their bid to sign Mason Greenwood and insist they will not raise their €20m (£17m) bid plus a sell-on clause 50 percent. The Red Devils value the 22-year-old at €35m (£29.7m). (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Arsenal face a battle to retain the services of William Saliba, with PSG and Real Madrid both lining up blockbuster moves of up to €150m (£127m) to convince the Gunners to sell. (varied)

Manchester City are “best placed” to sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo this summer, with the Blaugrana prepared to sell and open to a possible swap for Joao Cancelo. City are also poised to sign Troyes winger Savio on a five-year deal after his superb season with another club of theirs, Girona. (varied)

Everton, Leicester City and Southampton are battling to sign former Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite, with the Dane now a free agent after his contract with Espanyol ended. The 33-year-old scored 22 goals in all competitions last season. (Tipsbladet)

Arsenal are on the brink of a deal to let Albert Sambi Lokonga join Sevilla on loan after dropping a request to include a mandatory purchase option. (varied)

Borussia Dortmund are only planning to make a move for unwanted Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg if their attempts to sign German midfielder Pascal Gross from Brighton are failing. (Sky Germany)

Chelsea striker Armando Broja has revealed his ambitions to sign for AC Milan, growing to admire Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Albanian striker has been linked with moves to Everton, Bologna and Monaco. (varied)

Unwanted Manchester City defender Sergio Gomez is considering a bid to join Roma this summer after making it clear he wants to leave the Etihad Stadium due to a lack of opportunities. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Angry Bayern Munich fans have launched a petition blocking Matthijs De Ligt’s proposed move to Manchester United, while Fabrizio Romano has given a major update on the chances of a reunion with Erik ten Hag. (varied)

MAN UTD ARE EXPLORING A SENSATIONAL BID TO BRING BACK ROMELU LUKAKU

Manchester United’s hopes of signing Joshua Zirkzee have suffered a blow, with AC Milan already agreeing personal terms with the striker. (Calciomercato)

Erik ten Hag will move to bring former striker Romelu Lukaku back to Manchester United this summer if he is beaten out to sign Zirkzee. Lukaku, valued at €35m (£29.7m) by Chelsea, previously played for the Red Devils between 2017 and 2019. (Calciomercato)

Real Madrid have joined the chase to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi and could launch a move for the England centre-half ahead of Leny Yoro. Barcelona and Juventus are also tracking the 23-year-old Eagles star. (varied)

Real Betis are taking a step forward with plans to sign a second Leeds United player of the summer in Diego Llorente, who now looks set to leave Roma on loan. The whites are hoping for a fee between 5 and 7.5 million euros for the 30-year-old defender.

Chelsea have agreed a €16.5m (£14m) fee with Boca Juniors for 19-year-old Argentina defender Aaron Anselmino, who is set to move to Stamford Bridge in the coming weeks. Manchester United were also keen on the teenager. (varied)

Barcelona are set to increase their bid for RCD Mallorca striker Marc Domenech, with their opening bid of just €300,000 rejected. Mallorca are seeking €1m for the 18-year-old after he scored 21 goals in the under-19 league last season on loan at San Francisco. (Sports)

Eintracht Frankfurt are eyeing a deal to sign Valencia midfielder Pepelu, with Barcelona also among those linked with the 25-year-old defensive midfielder. (Sky Germany)

Arsenal have seen an opening bid of €47m (£39.8m) rejected by Bologna for Riccardo Calafiori, informing them that the Italy centre-half will not leave for a penny for less than 50 million euros (£42.4 million). (Corriere dello Sport)

PSG want LEEDS STAR SUMMERVILLE to replace MBAPPE

PSG have launched a move to sign Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville and see the €40m (£33.9m) Dutch star as a surprise option to replace Kylian Mbappe on the left of their attack. Summerville, who played his part in 31 goals last season (21 goals, 10 assists), is also being targeted by Liverpool. (De Telegraaf)

Leeds star Crysencio Summerville has been linked with PSG

Rasmus Hojlund’s younger brother Emil, 19, is reportedly set to sign for VfB Stuttgart this summer from FC Copenhagen. (kicker)

West Ham have seen a €35m (£26.9m) bid rejected by Nice for 24-year-old France defender Jean-Clair Todibo after Manchester United saw a move for him blocked last week . (L’Equipe)

Tottenham defender Emerson Royal has prioritized a move to AC Milan despite approaches from other clubs in recent days. Spurs are looking in the region of €18m (£15.3m) for the Brazil international. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona continue to battle for the free capture of Guido Rodriguez following his departure from Real Betis. (Mundo Deportivo)

Roma full-back Leonardo Spinazzola is on the verge of signing for Antonio Conte’s Napoli on a free transfer. (Sky Italia)

Barcelona have been offered the chance to sign Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes, who can leave the Stadio Olimpico for a cut fee this summer with just one year left on his contract. (Sports)

Tottenham are leading the pursuit of Rennes midfielder Desire Doue and have made signing him their next major summer transfer priority. (TEAMtalk exclusive)