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Rasmus Hojlund reportedly wants to join Manchester United this summer, according to Manchester Evening News.
The Danish wonderkid has emerged as one of Europe’s hottest young striking properties at Serie A side Atalanta, even drawing favourable similarities to a certain Erling Haaland.
United are said to be considering Hojlund as a replacement for Harry Kane as they try to significantly bolster their front line in preparation for a return to the Champions League.
Chelsea star agrees terms with Man City
Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic has agreed to join Man City, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Croatian has reportedly now agreed personal terms and is keen to get the move over the line in due course.
Speaking to Croatian magazine Nacional while away on international duty, he said: “I have one more year with Chelsea, this season was very bad.
“Everything is going towards the fact that after five good years I will change, but in football anything can happen. Right now, I’m focused on Croatia and the Nations League.
“Manchester City is a top team and deserves to be in the Champions League final. That’s what I have to say. The summer is long, we’ll see what happens.
“Chelsea is phenomenal for me. I love the city and the fans, they love me, I have wonderful memories of Chelsea. We’ll see what happens.”
Newcastle join Man Utd in race to sign Napoli star Kim Min-jae
According to The Sun, Newcastle are ready to hijack Manchester United’s move for Napoli star Kim Min-Jae this summer. The 26-year-old played a key role as the Italian side lifted their first league title since 1990.
Now, he is on the radar of several top European clubs. Also, Min-jae is available for a ridiculously cheap fee this summer.
Indeed, his Napoli contract includes a €50m release clause that can be triggered in the first 15 days of the transfer window. Although Man United remain front-runners to land the South Korea ace, Newcastle are also keeping tabs, and have held talks with the player’s representatives.
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OFFICIAL: Barkley, Pepe and Bryan leave Nice
Ross Barkley has been released by Nice, while Nicolas Pepe will return to Arsenal after his loan at the Ligue 1 club ended. Barkley and Pepe each made 28 appearances for Nice this season as they finished ninth in the table.
Barkley arrived on a one-year deal after leaving Chelsea, while Pepe joined on loan for the campaign. Joe Bryan has also returned to Fulham after his loan deal with Nice expired.
OFFICIAL: Real Madrid re-sign left-back Garcia
Real Madrid have re-signed left- back Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano on a four-year deal. Garcia, 23, came up through the youth ranks at Real before spending three seasons at Rayo, one of which was on loan.
Real will present him to the media on Monday. The Spanish club are expected to have a busy summer with a deal for Jude Bellingham agreed and Harry Kane said to be their primary target to replace Karim Benzema.
