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Pjanic on the streets of London
Chelsea are planning to go head-to-head with Barcelona in the race for Juventus playmaker Miralem Pjanic, reports the Daily Mail.
Maurizio Sarri has been lined up to replace Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge, and it’s thought the former Napoli boss is keen to bring Pjanic with him from Serie A.
The Blues could offer the Bosnian a significant increase on his current salary, with Juventus open to negotiations as they look to raise funds to sign Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
The Italian giants are believed to want £70 million for Pjanic, as Barca also consider the 28-year-old as a potential successor to Andres Iniesta at the Camp Nou.
Arsenal want Banega next
With Arsenal on the verge of signing Lucas Torreira — as confirmed by Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero — Unai Emery has turned his attention to sealing a deal for Argentine midfielder Ever Banega.
According to Spanish journalist Kike Marin, the Gunners’ boss hopes to be reunited with the 29-year-old this summer, having previously coached him at Sevilla.
Banega was part of the Spanish club’s 2015 and 2016 Europa League triumphs, winning the man-of-the-match award in the 2015 final as Sevilla defeated Ukrainian side Dnipro.
Arsenal may have to wait to get their man, however, with the former Boca Juniors star currently representing Argentina at the World Cup.
Inter chase Arnautovic
If Jose Mourinho is planning to bid for Marko Arnautovic, then he’d better do it soon.
The Manchester United boss was strongly linked with a £50m move for the forward at the end of the season after watching him in Austria’s friendly against Russia. No bid has been forthcoming, however, and Inter Milan is now looking to sneak in and tie up a transfer with West Ham.
The Serie A side will offer Joao Mario in part-exchange, according to reports in Italy, after the Portugal midfielder spent the second half of the season on loan with the Hammers.
Inter also want to bring in Bordeaux star Malcom on loan with a view to a permanent move next summer, says TalkSport.
Tap-ins
– Spurs are plotting a move for Frankfurt striker Ante Rebic, claims Football London. The 24-year-old is part of Croatia’s squad at the World Cup after scoring twice in Frankfurt’s German Cup final win against Bayern Munich.
– Stoke’s Saido Berahino could be handed a lifeline by Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven, reports the Daily Mail. Feyenoord are also interested in the 24-year-old, who has gone more than two years without scoring.
– Hull winger Jarrod Bowen could become Marco Silva’s first signing for Everton, claims The Sun. The 21-year-old worked with the Portuguese coach during his brief spell at the KCOM Stadium and would cost in the region of £12m after scoring 15 goals in the Championship last season.
– Jon Flanagan will link up with Steven Gerrard again after undergoing a medical at Rangers, reports Sky Sports. The 25-year-old won one cap for England in 2014, but has struggled for form and fitness over the past few years.
Matthew Stanger covers European football for ESPN and is the editor of The Set Pieces. Twitter: @MatthewStanger
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