CHELSEA have reportedly been tracking Aurelien Tchouameni ‘for months’ ahead of a possible summer move. However, the Blues face stiff competition for the Monaco star from several clubs – including Premier League rivals Liverpool. Foot Mercato claims Thomas Tuchel is searching for a new holding midfielder. And the German boss is a huge fan of Tchouameni, 22. It’s now said Chelsea have been keeping close tabs on the anchorman for months. Jorginho is being linked with a summer move to Juventus, while N’Golo Kante is out of contract in 2023. WELCOME OFFER Get a £50 bingo bonus plus 50 free spins when you sign up to Sun Bingo todayBLUES NEWS…

INTER MILAN reportedly want Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani to replace ex-Red Devils flop Alexis Sanchez. The Uruguay international, 35, moved to United on a free transfer in October 2020 and scored 17 goals in his first season. After agreeing a new one-year deal, Cavani has struggled with injuries this term and looks set to depart when his contract expires in June. Barcelona have been linked with a swoop for the ex-Paris Saint-Germain star. Now Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Inter have joined the chase for the South American. Click Here: They acknowledge that the veteran has plenty of interest from elsewhere in LaLiga too. WELCOME OFFER Get a £50 bingo…

CRISTIAN ROMERO has been called up by Argentina – despite being SUSPENDED for two matches. The Athletic claims Tottenham’s star defender flew out with Lionel Scaloni’s squad ahead of Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Venezuela. That’s despite not actually being named in the official group last week. Romero, 23, received his two-game ban after taking part in September’s abandoned World Cup qualifier against Brazil. The centre-back, along with Gio Lo Celso, Emi Buendia and Emi Martinez, were all disciplined for breaching Fifa’s Covid protocols. And Romero will definitely be unavailable for the game against Venezuela. NO SON OF MINE Son Heung-Min brutally mocked for going down as ball is kicked…

RAPHINHA'S contract negotiations with Leeds have broken down, according to reports. The winger has been a hit in West Yorkshire since signing in 2020 so Leeds are keen to extend his contract beyond 2024. The club has reportedly offered to double Raphinha's wages but the two parties have still hit an impasse. The sticking point is over Raphinha's release clause with the Brazilian determined to reduce the current fee of £70million, according to UOL Esporte. Raphinha knows there is transfer interest from some high profile clubs around Europe and he wants to make sure they are not priced out of a deal. Chelsea and West Ham were both linked with…

ARSENAL are ready to quadruple Bukayo Saka’s salary to reflect his status as one of their most important players. The 20-year-old England star currently receives a basic wage of just £30,000-a-week, making him one of the lowest-paid players at the Emirates. But now the club are preparing to offer him a new weekly deal worth around £125,000 to end any speculation about a summer move.  Manager Mikel Arteta has made securing Saka’s long-term future his top priority and has told the club they must keep their current Player of the Year at any price. And that will mean a massive pay rise for the brilliant young winger who is now…

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly interested in signing Everton forward Richarlison in the summer. But the Red Devils face competition from LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid if they are to acquire the Brazilian's signature. A number of Man Utd forwards futures remain up in the air as we approach the last two months of the season. Edinson Cavani's contract expires in the summer, Anthony Martial looks set to make his loan departure permanent, and Mason Greenwood has been suspended by the club following his arrest. Then there is the continual speculation surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo. And there have also been recent reports that Marcus Rashford is considering leaving following a poor…

ARSENAL are set to rekindle their interest in Juventus star Arthur Melo, according to reports. And after failing to get the Brazilian in January, the Gunners will attempt to bring him to England this summer. That is according to Calciomercato, who claim Mikel Arteta will launch another move for him once the current season ends. Arsenal appeared to be on the verge of landing Arthur during the winter transfer window. But despite various reports that they had agreed personal terms, the move collapsed due to the two clubs being unable to thrash out a fee. Now it seems that Arsenal will go all-out again once the current campaign ends to…

AC MILAN midfielder Franck Kessie has completed his medical and is set to sign for Barcelona, according to reports. The Catalan giants are one of a number of clubs who have been monitoring the Ivory Coast international's situation. He is out of contract with the Serie A league leaders at the end of the season. And a host of Premier League sides have been eyeing up a bid for the 25-year-old midfielder. Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Aston Villa are among those who were said to be keen on Kessie. But it has now emerged that Barcelona are set to get a deal over the line after completing his…

NEWCASTLE have reportedly identified four possible goalkeeper targets which includes Manchester United's Dean Henderson and Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga. Magpies boss Eddie Howe is keen to bring in a new shot-stopper in the summer to battle Martin Dubravka for the No1 jersey. And according to the Daily Mail, work is already underway at St James' Park on securing reinforcements in the upcoming transfer window. They state that Henderson and Kepa are being eyed up, with both players out of favour at their current clubs. Red Devils academy graduate Henderson hasn't featured in the Premier League all season with David De Gea preferred instead. Meanwhile Kepa is the No2 at Chelsea behind…

ARSENAL and Everton have reportedly already started “working on” the transfer of Luka Jovic from Real Madrid. And the striker has even taken a swipe at Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti as he prepares to depart the Bernabeu. The Gunners are in need of a striker after terminating Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract in the January transfer window. Boss Mikel Arteta may also have to replace Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah, with both attackers out of contract in the summer. Now Marca are claiming that Serbia international Jovic “is packing his bags” already ahead of a summer exit. And Premier League duo Arsenal and Everton are readying a swoop after failing to…