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Transfer Talk Daily Update: Thomas Lemar, Fred, Marco Reus

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Lemar, Fred, Reus
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Manchester City 'readying bid for Monaco star Thomas Lemar'
Manchester City are allegedly plotting a big-money bid for Monaco forward Thomas Lemar. Read more.

Brazil boss Tite: 'Pep Guardiola has asked about Fred'
Brazil national team boss Tite reveals that Pep Guardiola has 'asked about' Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred, who has been strongly linked with Manchester City. Read more.

Marco Reus commits future to Borussia Dortmund with new long-term contract
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus turned down some of "the best clubs in the world" to remain at the Westfalenstadion, according to chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke. Read more.

Ernesto Valverde unwilling to comment on latest Arthur links
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde dodges questions about where Arthur fits into his system, pointing out that the midfielder is still under contract with Gremio. Read more.

Zinedine Zidane: 'Karim Benzema record speaks for itself'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says that he "does not have to convince anyone" how talented Karim Benzema is, as the Frenchman's goalscoring record "speaks for itself" Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino: 'Harry Kane too upset to discuss future'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino stays cool when probed on Harry Kane's future, insisting that he has not spoken to the striker in the past couple of days. Read more.

Sevilla 'pondering swoop for AC Milan's Andre Silva'
La Liga side Sevilla are linked with a summer move for AC Milan forward Andre Silva. Read more.

Jack Wilshere: 'Things have changed at Arsenal'
Arsenal's Jack Wilshere says that there has been no progress regarding his contract talks with the club. Read more.

Udinese starlet Jakub Jankto 'will hold talks with Arsenal'
Udinese starlet Jakub Jankto's agent confirms that his client would "definitely" hold talks with Arsenal if the opportunity arose. Read more.

Joshua Kimmich renews Bayern Munich contract
Germany international Joshua Kimmich enters a new three-year contract with Bayern Munich. Read more.

Report: David Alaba wanted by Barcelona, Real Madrid
A report claims that Barcelona have joined Real Madrid in declaring an interest in Bayern Munich ace David Alaba, with talks planned for later this year. Read more.

Gremio chief: 'Arthur to Barcelona transfer almost complete'
Brazilian midfielder Arthur's move to Barcelona is now imminent and could be completed this week, according to Gremio president Romildo Bolzan. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'willing to cash in on Toby Alderweireld'
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Toby Alderweireld could be on his way out of the club in the summer, as he is still reluctant to sign a new deal. Read more.

Harry Kane 'vows to stay at Tottenham Hotspur for one more year'
Real Madrid target Harry Kane will remain at Tottenham Hotspur for another year should the club strengthen their squad in the summer transfer window, a report claims. Read more.

Report: Manchester United renew interest in Eric Dier
A report claims that versatile Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier is back on the radar of Manchester United, who are plotting a £55m summer bid. Read more.

Manchester United 'back Jose Mourinho over Paul Pogba treatment'
Manchester United chiefs reportedly take Jose Mourinho's side in his rumoured spat with Paul Pogba, informing the midfielder that he must obey his manager's instructions. Read more.

Chelsea 'favourites to sign Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli'
Chelsea are in front of Arsenal and Barcelona in the race to sign Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli, according to one bookmaker. Read more.

Chelsea in battle with Real Madrid for Robert Lewandowski?
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has reportedly indicated that he wants out of Bayern Munich in the summer, with Chelsea or Real Madrid his likely destination. Read more.

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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Bournemouth167452421325
7Aston Villa167452425-125
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham165472129-819
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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