Plus, Joe Hart to call it quits after 12 years at Man City, and Frank Lampard to bring West Ham man to Derby?
Here’s a round-up all the top transfer-related gossip and news from Monday’s newspapers and online…
Philippe Coutinho is a shock target for Paris Saint-Germain, who are reportedly keen to sign the Brazil star to help keep Neymar at the club. The champions of France are said to be willing to pay a new world record €270m (£239m) fee to land the former Liverpool ace. (Mundo Deportivo)
It is also claimed Neymar – who has not won any fans at this summer’s World Cup – wants Edinson Cavani to leave PSG for him to stay. The 31-year-old Uruguay hero has been linked with a return to former club Napoli. (Sport)
Antonio Conte’s long-speculated departure from Chelsea may not be happening after all, according to reports. After the Italian manager’s brother posted a picture on Instagram of Conte at Cobham with Blues coaching staff, beginning the team’s pre-season preparations, it is claimed he will not be replaced by Maurizio Sarri as rumours suggest. (Daily Mirror)
Meanwhile, it is claimed Eden Hazard’s shirt number at Real Madrid has already been chosen by club president Florentino Perez, with the 27-year-old Belgian strongly linked with a move to the Bernabeu this summer. (Diario Gol)
Joe Hart’s time at Manchester City looks to be coming to a permanent end. The 31-year-old goalkeeper is looking for a move away from the Etihad Stadium after missing out on England’s World Cup squad. Hart has spent 12 years with the club, but has not started a Premier League game under Pep Guardiola. (Daily Mail)
Riyad Mahrez looks to be just 48 hours away from pulling on a Manchester City shirt, after the Premier League champions agreed a £60million deal for the Leicester winger – with a medical set to take place in the next couple of days. (Daily Mail)
Lucas Torreira is set to have a medical at Arsenal on Monday before his proposed move from Sampdoria. The 22-year-old Uruguay midfielder says he is looking forward to a “great opportunity. (Metro)
Arsenal have also opened talks to sign France Under-20 midfielder Matteo Guendouzi from Lorient in a £7million deal, with the 19-year-old expected to agree to a five-year contract. (Daily Mail)
Meanwhile, Gunners left-back Nacho Monreal, 32, is a reported target for La Liga side Real Sociedad.(Daily Mirror)
West Ham are hoping to complete the triple signing of Jack Wilshere, Borussia Dortmund forward Andriy Yarmolenko and Corinthians centre-back Fabian Balbuena. (The Times)
Chelsea winger Kenedy appears ready join Newcastle on a season-long loan. The Magpies have won the battle for the 22-year-old’s signature after he impressed Rafael Benitez – and fans – during the last four months of the season at St James’ Park. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United defender Daley Blind could return to former club Ajax this summer, after manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed the Dutch giants are interested in re-signing the 28-year-old. (Sky Sports)
Frank Lampard has won the race to sign West Ham defender Reece Burke for new club Derby County, according to reports. Hull City’s £1.5million offer has apparently been trumped by the Rams, who have pounced for the 21-year-old in the 11th hour. (The Sun)
Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri has been spotted in London, sparking rumours the 26-year-old Ivorian could be about the sign for Chelsea, Arsenal or Fulham. (Daily Star)
Italy striker Mario Balotelli is in Marseille in order to finalise a free transfer. The 27-year-old former Nice and Manchester City player has visited the French club’s training complex as contract talks continue. (RMC Sport)
