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Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Franck Kessie, Declan Rice, Marcus Thuram

Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Kessie, Rice, Thuram
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The season is over and while the transfer window doesn't technically open until June 14, clubs across the UK and Europe are free to get deals in place ahead of next season.

Monday morning's headlines:

Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez announces that he will sign a new one-year contract with Los Blancos despite interest from the Premier League. Read more.
Al-Hilal are reportedly in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a potential move for Neymar this summer, with Chelsea also interested in the Brazilian attacker. Read more.
Harry Maguire's desire to stay at Manchester United could supposedly thwart the Red Devils' plans to sign Napoli's Kim Min-jae this summer. Read more.
Real Madrid are reportedly prioritising a long-term move for Kylian Mbappe over Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane, despite boss Carlo Ancelotti wanting the England striker. Read more.
David Raya is reportedly close to agreeing personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur, however Spurs are currently unwilling to pay the Bees' £40m valuation of the goalkeeper. Read more.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek's potential transfer from Chelsea to AC Milan is reportedly in doubt after the Rossoneri hierarchy have raised concerns about the midfielder's age. Read more.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez confirms that he still wants to bring Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe to Bernabeu. Read more.
Manchester United will not pay in excess of £60m for Chelsea attacker Mason Mount this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly willing to be patient in their pursuit of Southampton's James Ward-Prowse, with the Reds not prepared to pay the Saints' current asking price. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly unwilling to pay West Ham United's £100m asking price for Declan Rice, although they remain confident of bringing the player to the Emirates. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly trying to drive down the price for Diogo Costa, with the Red Devils not currently willing to pay Porto's valuation of around £64m. Read more.
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly demanding £34m plus add-ons for defender Jeremie Frimpong, with Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Barcelona keen on the Dutchman. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly among a host of clubs interested in signing Galatasaray's Nicolo Zaniolo this summer, with Aston Villa and Juventus also keen. Read more.
Liverpool are reportedly a 'hot candidate' to sign Bayern Munich's Benjamin Pavard, with the player's agent already having discussions with the Reds over a possible move. Read more.
Sports Mole picks out three midfielders that Barcelona could potentially sign during this summer's transfer window. Read more.
Sports Mole looks at three players that Manchester United could potentially sign on free transfers this summer. Read more.
Aston Villa announce that they have agreed a deal to sign Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans on a free transfer. Read more.
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is considering leaving Bernabeu this summer to make a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag held heart-to-heart talks with every player in his first-team squad before they were released for the summer break, according to a report. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur weigh up a £50m summer move for Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan has said that he is yet to make a decision on his future amid the ongoing speculation surrounding a possible summer move. Read more.
Manchester United will not let club captain Harry Maguire join Newcastle United on loan this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United line up a summer move for Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, according to a report. Read more.
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