The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
MAIN STORY: Monaco star Fofana is in high demand
Manchester United and Atletico Madrid join the race for AS Monaco's defensive midfielder Youssouf Fofanaaccording to Gianluca Di Marzio.
Both clubs are believed to be the latest suitors for the 25-year-old, looking to challenge AC Milan for his signature. Rossoneri have been at the front of the queue to sign him amid recent discussions over a move, but interest from Europe has seen the Ligue 1 club increase their valuation to €35m.
That has reportedly led the Serie A side to begin evaluating other options, including a free agent. Adrian Rabiotwhich could pave the way for both the Red Devils and Atleti to move to the front of the queue to sign Fofana. The Old Trafford hierarchy are looking for their third signing after acquiring both Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee.
Fofana earned his 21st cap for France at the European Championships, coming on as a substitute in The Blues Quarter-final victory over Portugal.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Athletic Club winger Nico Williams PSG are already on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain, Athletic reports. PSG are said to have already made contact with them over a possible move for the 22-year-old and could begin formal talks with him if he decides to activate the release clause in his contract, which is worth between £46.3m and £50.4m.
– Negotiations continue between Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain over a deal for the defensive midfielder Manuel UgarteAccording to Sky Sports Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg, the Red Devils have reportedly received several verbal offers rejected for the 23-year-old, but PSG have stuck to their €70m valuation. Ugarte was a standout performer for Uruguay at the Copa America.
– Arsenal are considering a player-swap deal for the Crystal Palace centre-back. Marc GuéhiAccording to the Daily Star, the Gunners are believed to be willing to offer the striker Eddie Nketiah as part of a move for the 24-year-old amid hopes of reducing the Eagles' overall valuation of £70m. Both Manchester United and Liverpool are reported to have been monitoring Guehi during his performances at the European Championships for England.
– RB Leipzig are confident of securing another signing of the Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder Xavi SimonsFabrizio Romano reports. PSG are said to be willing to let the 21-year-old leave on loan for another season, with Bayern Munich also in the race for his signature. Simons enjoyed a brilliant spell on loan at Leipzig last season, scoring eight goals and providing eleven assists in 32 Bundesliga games.
– Liverpool are not currently considering signing the Real Sociedad winger Takefusa KuboAccording to Athletic, the Reds have recently been reported to be monitoring the 23-year-old as a potential future successor to Mohamed Salah, but the club's current priority is believed to be reaching an agreement on a contract extension with the defender. Trent Alexander-Arnoldwho will become a free agent next summer.
