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Liverpool and chelsea battle  to seal the transfer of Real Madrid star Marco Asensio as he considers his future at the club. According to report, Asensio is tempted to leave the Bernabeu. The star player claims both Chelsea and Liverpool have been in touch with offers for the Spain international, who has long been regarded as one of the most exciting young players in Europe. Asensio could fit in perfectly at either club as they look to improve next season after being rather blown away by Manchester City this term.nThe 22-year-old would make a dream replacement for Philippe Coutinho at Anfield after his January departure to Barcelona, while Chelsea could of course do with a signing of his calibre if they do lose Hazard. Even if the Belgian stays, change is needed at Stamford Bridge and...

Man utd manager Jose Mourinho has planned to replace David De Gea if he leaves for Real Madrid. Now Spanish outlet Don Balon said the Red Devils have made plans to replace De Gea if he finally makes a switch to the Bernabeu. United are ready to bid for Barca keeper Ter Stegen and could even be willing to meet his mammoth £161m release clause, according to the claims. The 25-year-old has been in fine form for the Catalan club this season, keeping 19 clean sheets in all competitions. And Mourinho sees Ter Stegen as the perfect replacement for De Gea if he is unable to convince the Spaniard to stay. The United star has also been in stunning form, keeping 19 clean sheets in all competitions. And Spanish football expert Guillem Balague thinks De Gea is about to extend his stay at Old Traff...

Arsenal will have  to splash £25million if they decide to sign top target Chris Smalling from Manchester United. The Gunners are in the market to bolster their back line this summer with Per Mertesacker set to hang up his boots, according to the news. Arsene Wenger had been keen on bringing in West Brom defender Jonny Evans, who could only cost £3m this summer if the Baggies go down, but have turned their attention to Smalling. The England ace has come under fire in recent weeks for his duff partnership with Phil Jones, but has still played 30 times so far this campaign.

Barcelona plans to sell midfielder Andre Gomes at the end of the season. Gomes moved to Barcelona from Valencia in the summer of 2016, and the midfielder made 47 appearances in all competitions during his first season with the Catalan giants. The 24-year-old has already appeared on 22 occasions for Barcelona this term, but he was strongly linked with a move to the Premier League last summer. According to Diario AS, Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has made it clear that Gomes does not fit into his long-term plans in Catalonia, and the Portugal international will be made available for transfer ahead of the 2018-19 campaign. Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is believed to be an admirer of his fellow countryman.

Manchester City will face competition from Real Madrid in their pursuit of Toby Alderweireld, according to a report.Chelsea are one of a number of clubs - including Manchester United - linked with a summer move for the Tottenham defender. However, according to The Mirror Real Madrid are now favourites to sign the Belgian at the end of the season. The 28-year-old's future was cast into doubt after he was left out of the Spurs squad for both their Champions League draw against Juventus and their Premier League win against Arsenal. Alderweireld is out of contract in summer 2019, but Tottenham have an option to extend his deal by one season until 2020. Failure to activate the extension, however, will trigger a release clause allowing Alderweireld to leave for a fee of £25.4million.

Federico Pastorello is Antonio conte agent he spoke to Italian media outlet TuttoSport, and said that the Gunners are lining up Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as Arsene Wenger's eventual successor at the Emirates. Arsene Wenger has been in charge of Arsenal since 1996, and has led his team to three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups, although his contract is due to expire in the summer of 2019. Many fans believe that next season will be his last in north London, but quite who will replace him remains to be seen. Maurizio Sarri has worked wonders in his role as Napoli boss this season, guiding his side to the top of Serie A, and implementing his own brand of expansive, free-flowing football in the process.  His management style and philosophy seems ideally suited to Arsenal's vision f...

Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund is attracting interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. The Anfield club, Red Devils and Bayern Munich are all chasing the US international. Pulisic, 19, has come through the development system at BVB. The club's director Michael Zorc is set to meet with Pulisic and has admitted he has no intention of parting with the young midfielder in 2018.“We plan well beyond the summer with him,” Zorc has declared.In 19 league appearances, the 19-year-old has scored three goals and assisted twice on top of his one strike in the DFL-Supercup.Pulisic could be a long-term replacement for the Barcelona departed Philippe Coutinho. While the report suggests Jose Mourinho is still interested in the winger, it is worth noting the United manager stated ...