Paper Talk - Man United to ditch Ibra, Arsenal star is Barca priority
The Red Devils are very interested in Alexandre Lacazette. Also wanted by Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, the 26-year-old scored 37 goals (to Zlatan’s 28) in all competitions last season, reaching the Europa League semi-finals.
Barcelona are very interested in Hector Bellerin, but he may be too expensive.
New Coach Ernesto Valverde has the Arsenal star as his Number 1 choice at left-back, but Sport confirm that Bellerin could cost more than the €50 million that Benfica are asking for Nelson Semedo, who is also wanted by Manchester United.
OTHER HEADLINES
Real Madrid benched James Rodriguez because of his potential move to Manchester United, according to Antena3 (via Fichajes.net).
The Spanish outlet believe that Coach Zinedine Zidane benched both the Colombian and team-mate Pepe because their focus is no longer on the Liga club, but on a move elsewhere.
Liverpool are confident of landing Mohamed Salah, according to the latest reports from England.
The Mail on Sunday (via the Mirror) report that the Reds are ‘confident’ of signing the Roma winger for £35 million, or €40m.
Milan have, according to our Fabrizio Romano, expressed a big interest in Fabinho, who is liked by Manchester United and rivals City.
Romano reveals that the Rossoneri sent Marco Fassone and Massimiliano Mirabelli, their two main movers and shakers, to the Champions League final in order to meet agent Jorge Mendes, who represents the Brazilian international, who is valued at around €50-60 million.