Clubs are slowly turning their eyes toward the summer window, and Transfer Talk has the updates on all the latest rumours.
Madrid strike deal with Lewandowski
Real Madrid have reached an "agreement in principle" with Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, according to Catalan outlet Mundo Deportivo.
Whether Los Blancos will be able to come to terms with Bayern remains to be seen, but the report states that Lewandowski's representatives have held multiple meetings with Madrid, and the Poland international is prepared to sign a two-year deal this summer, with an option for a third.
Madrid have been continuously linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar, as well as Tottenham talisman Harry Kane as they look to replace Karim Benzema up front. However, Mundo Deportivo reports that neither PSG nor Spurs are willing to do business this summer, and thus a short-term deal for Lewandowski is the club's solution.
Martial heads queue ready for United exit
Having started just 16 of Manchester United's 30 Premier League matches this season, Anthony Martial is considering his future at the club, talkSPORT reports.
The 22-year-old was a breakout star under Louis van Gaal in his debut season at Old Trafford, but has struggled to replicate that form in the two years since as his minutes fluctuate under Jose Mourinho.
Robert Lewandowski celebrates a goal for Bayern Munich against Hamburg. Photo by Andreas Gebert/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
The report states that Martial's representatives have held a meeting with Juventus, and should Mourinho continue managing United, he will push for a move away from the club. And reportedly, he's not the only one.
TalkSPORT writes that Paul Pogba, David De Gea, Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera could all be interested in moves away if the Special One remains in the dugout at Old Trafford.
Wolves to battle Arsenal for Silva
If Wolverhampton Wanderers can secure promotion to the Premier League, they're ready to spend with the league's biggest clubs, the Mirror writes.
Wolves are hopeful of reuniting manager Nuno Espirito Santo with AC Milan's Andre Silva, after the pair worked together so effectively at Porto. The 22-year-old moved to the San Siro just last summer in a £34 million deal, but the Rossoneri could be ready to move on from the Portugal international.
The Championship leaders reportedly will have to fight off interest from Arsenal -- despite the Gunners having spent more than £100m on strikers Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this season alone -- as well as Monaco and Valencia.
Tap-ins
- Arsenal are willing to pay the €100m release clause of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak, according to Spanish publication AS. The Gunners' position outside the Champions League could prove a stumbling block, as could rival interest from Liverpool and PSG.
- Juventus are working on a deal to sign Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian, reports Calciomercato. The 28-year-old is keen to return to Italy, and United reportedly won't stand in his way, leaving the Bianconeri in pole position to get their man.
Source: espn.co.uk