Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea latest ahead of the summer window
Chelsea are on the verge of winning the Premier League title, with victory at West Brom on Friday night enough to cement their spot at the summit.
However, Blues boss Antonio Conte is expected to splash the cash this summer in a bid to strengthen his squad as they fight for Champions League glory next season.
The race for the top four is hotting up and while the Premier League is entering the final stretch clubs from across the land will be preparing their transfer plans.
Liverpool will be hoping to cling onto their top four place which will mean they will be able to offer Champions League football to prospective signings next season, while Manchester United will look increasingly like they will have to win the Europa League if they are to be dining at European football's top table in the 2017/18 campiagn.
Arsenal secured a welcome victory over their old rivals Manchester United at the weekend, but are still struggling to secure a top four finish, so new arrivals this summer will be a must.
Follow the latest transfer rumours and gossip from the Premier League and across Europe as they happen right here.
Stoke name their Imbula price
Stoke have put a £15m price tag on record signing Gianelli Imbula.
Stoke are prepared sell the 24 year-old this summer after just 18 months and take a loss after signing him for £18.3m.
Imbula arrived from Porto last February and was rated as one of Europe’s most promising young midfielders but he has been unable to reproduce that form at Stoke.
Nice, who have qualified for the Champions League, are keen on taking former Marseille and Guingamp man Imbula back to France.
Boss Mark Hughes said:”It is fair to say with G it hasn’t quite worked out as any of us would want and if there was interest in him, we’d consider that.”He probably hasn’t progressed as well as we would have liked and that has been a frustration for him and for us.
Boss Mark Hughes said:”It is fair to say with G it hasn’t quite worked out as any of us would want and if there was interest in him, we’d consider that.”He probably hasn’t progressed as well as we would have liked and that has been a frustration for him and for us.
Klopp talks summer transfer plans
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool’s summer transfer plans hinge on whether they qualify for next season’s Champions League.
The Reds have destiny in their own hands heading into the business end of the campaign, but Manchester City and Arsenal are breathing down their neck.
And Klopp is desperate to cement their spot in the top four to strengthen his hand in the market.
He admitted: “The players we are talking to, I know they have offers from other clubs. It’s important for the club,” he continues.
“There’s a lot of money in Champions League, as a football club we have to do this.
“Should I go to the players in the dressing room, ‘boys the better you play the better the players that replace you next year are’?!”
Chelsea leading chase for Germany starlet
Chelsea want to bring Germany Under-17 star Jann-Fiete Arp to Stamford Bridge this summer.
The Blues have been keeping tabs on the Hamburg forward for over six months.
Arp, 17, scored 26 goals in 21 games for Hamburg’s youth sides this season, and is now taking the European Under-17 Championships by storm.
Arp has already bagged two hat-tricks for his country in the competition - against Bosnia and Ireland - as Germany look on course for a final showdown with England.
Arp has a contract at Hamburg until 2018, with sporting director Jens Todt insisting HSV wish to extend his deal.
Chelsea and Spurs battling for Bournemouth star?
Chelsea and Tottenham are reportedly set to battle it out for Bournemouth defender Adam Smith.
Antonio Conte allegedly sent a scout to watch Smith in the 2-2 draw with Stoke last Saturday - and they are set to watch him again this weekend.
According to The Sun, Spurs are also monitoring Smith’s progress as they assess potential replacements for Kyle Walker.
Smith began his career at Tottenham but left in 2014 after seven loan spells away from White Hart Lane.
The 26-year-old, who has been a regular feature in the Cherries’ team since their promotion, was capped at all youth levels for England.
Bayern consider selling former Red Devils target
Manchester United will attempt to sign Renato Sanchez a year after being beaten by Bayern Munich to the highly-rated Portuguese midfielder.
The Bundesliga giants have used the former Benfica starlet sparingly though and could be tempted to recoup their money this summer.
The Red Devils could succeed with an offer of £30m to add dynamism to their midfield, report Kicker (via the Express).
Jose Mourinho was thought to be disappointed to lose out to Bayern but may belatedly get his wish.
Bayern consider selling former Red Devils target
Manchester United will attempt to sign Renato Sanchez a year after being beaten by Bayern Munich to the highly-rated Portuguese midfielder.
The Bundesliga giants have used the former Benfica starlet sparingly though and could be tempted to recoup their money this summer.
The Red Devils could succeed with an offer of £30m to add dynamism to their midfield, report Kicker (via the Express).
Jose Mourinho was thought to be disappointed to lose out to Bayern but may belatedly get his wish.
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