MILAN CLOSE TO MUSACCHIO DEAL

Italian outlet CalcioMercato reports that AC Milan are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Mateo Musacchio from Villarreal.

The article states that the Rossoneri will pay €18m for the defender's services, with the Argentina international ready to put pen to paper on a four-year contract.

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MONACO REJECT MAN UTD MBAPPE BID

Manchester United have seen a bid of €85m rejected for Monaco's 18-year-old striker Kylian Mbappe, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.

The Ligue 1 leaders are holding out for a monstrous fee of between €120m and €140m, indicating their desire to hold on to the teenager for at least one more season.

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MLS IN TALKS OVER MEXICO'S VELA

Major League Soccer are once again in talks with Real Sociedad to bring forward Carlos Vela to North America, according to ESPNFC.

The Mexico international is being linked to 2018 expansion side LAFC and the LA Galaxy, with a proposed transfer fee of $10 million.

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NAPOLI REJECT €30M MERTENS BID

Napoli have rejected a €30 million bid from West Ham for Dries Mertens, according to Radio CRC.

The Belgium international has been linked with a move to Manchester United as doubts over his future at Stadio San Paolo were raised by president Aurelio De Laurentiis. However, the radio station reports a contract renewal is just a matter of time, as the Partenopei have already snubbed a Premier League side.

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JUVENTUS JOIN DEMBELE CHASE

Juventus have joined the race for highly-rated Celtic forward Moussa Dembele, according to talkSPORT.

Dembele, who has also been strongly linked with Chelsea, could be set for a big move in the summer after scoring 32 goals in all competitions in his maiden campaign at Celtic Park.

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MAN UTD WANT BELOTTI

Manchester United have expressed their interest in Andrea Belotti, ESPN reports.

The Red Devils have been linked with a move for a big-name striker ahead of next season, with Antoine Griezmann topping their list of targets. Suggestions Champions League football will be a necessity to sign the Frenchman combined with Zlatan Ibrahimovic's recent injury has prompted United to consider more options. 

Jose Mourinho's side have contacted the Serie A club to show they are monitoring the high-flying No.9 who has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal.

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BARCA TO START BELLERIN TALKS

Barcelona are preparing to go all out to sign Hector Bellerin from Arsenal, Mundo Deportivoreports.

The Catalan side have made the right-back their highest priority for the next transfer window, with the club backing technical secretary David Fernandez's plan to try to lure him back to Camp Nou.

However, the 22-year-old Spaniard's recent contract extension means Barca will have to spend big to convince Arsenal to sell, but they are confident he will not listen to any other offers, with Manchester City lurking.

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