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Transfer Talk Daily Update: De Ligt, Luka Jovic, Nicolas Tagliafico

Transfer Talk Daily Update: Matthijs de Ligt, Jovic, Tagliafico
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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.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Barcelona vice-president Jordi Mestre plays down Matthijs de Ligt speculation
Barcelona vice-president Jordi Mestre plays down reports that the club are on the verge of signing Matthijs de Ligt and suggests they have no need for a new centre-back. Read more.

Eintracht Frankfurt chief denies Real Madrid deal for Luka Jovic
Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Fredi Bobic denies reports that Real Madrid have already agreed a £51m deal to sign in-form striker Luka Jovic this summer. Read more.

Arsenal target Nicolas Tagliafico rules out Ajax exit
Ajax full-back Nicolas Tagliafico - a rumoured transfer target for Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid and Barcelona - announces that he will not leave the club. Read more.

Mauricio Pochettino 'to be handed £100m summer transfer budget'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino will reportedly have up to £100m to spend this summer in a bid to bolster his threadbare squad. Read more.

Manchester City concerned over attitude of Leroy Sane?
Manchester City are reportedly considering the sale of Leroy Sane due to the attitude of the Germany international. Read more.

Real Madrid turn down chance to sign Ajax midfielder Dusan Tadic?
Real Madrid reportedly turn down the opportunity to sign Ajax midfielder Dusan Tadic at the end of the season. Read more.

Manchester United 'want Raphael Varane, Toni Kroos in Paul Pogba deal'
Manchester United reportedly decide that they are prepared to sell Paul Pogba to Real Madrid if they can sign either Raphael Varane or Toni Kroos. Read more.

Matthijs de Ligt's agent blocking Barcelona move?
The agent of Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt is reportedly against the Netherlands international signing for Barcelona. Read more.

Real Madrid leading race for Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek?
Real Madrid are reportedly leading the race to sign Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Zinedine Zidane quiet on Paul Pogba speculation
Pogba's Old Trafford future is uncertain. Read more.

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette on Barcelona's radar?
Barcelona will reportedly consider an approach for Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette if they miss out on Antoine Griezmann again this summer. Read more.

Manchester United, Arsenal 'alerted to Keylor Navas availability'
Premier League duo Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Keylor Navas's situation at Real Madrid amid speculation over his future. Read more.

Arsenal 'eye £40m move for Wilfried Zaha'
Arsenal are reportedly considering a £40m summer swoop for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha as they aim to increase their number of homegrown players. Read more.

Marco Silva pays tribute to Phil Jagielka amid exit rumours
Captain may be leaving Goodison Read more.

Man City, Manchester United 'leading race for Joao Felix, Bruno Fernandes'
Local rivals Manchester City and Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign in-demand Portuguese duo Joao Felix and Bruno Fernandes. Read more.

Manchester United, Chelsea to battle over £36m James Rodriguez?
Manchester United and Chelsea are both reportedly interested in signing James Rodriguez from Real Madrid when he returns from his two-year loan at Bayern Munich. Read more.

Manchester United 'open to offers of £160m for Paul Pogba'
Manchester United are allegedly prepared to entertain offers in the region of £160m for midfielder Paul Pogba. Read more.

Manchester City meet parents of Benfica prospect Joao Felix?
Manchester City's director of football Txiki Begiristain reportedly meets with the parents of Benfica youngster Joao Felix to discuss a potential summer transfer. Read more.

Real Madrid finalise deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic?
Real Madrid reportedly finalise a £51m deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic. Read more.

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