Transfer gossip: Arsenal, Man United among nine clubs on the centre-half merry-go-round
The summer of the centre-halves is among us. Everton seem to have won the James Tarkowski race, while it’s Arsenal v Spurs for one defender.
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Everton keen to "blow everyone out of the water" for 194-game star, it's left rivals "surprised"
Everton are ‘looking to blow everyone out of the water’ as they aim to lure Burnley star James Tarkowski to Goodison Park, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
Aston Villa and Everton lead transfer race for 32-year-old EFL defender
Burnley captain Ben Mee is set to depart the Clarets this summer following their relegation to the Championship – with Everton and Aston Villa leading the race for his signature, according to The Mirror’s live blog (June 2, 4:07pm).
Man City 'tell Nathan Ake he can leave' as Newcastle eye transfer swoop
Manchester City have reportedly told defender Nathan Ake that he is free to leave the Etihad Stadium in the summer transfer window.
Burnley dealt major blow as key player set to leave Turf Moor this summer
Burnley are expecting club captain Ben Mee to leave the club this summer following their relegation to the Championship, as per The Athletic.
Paul Robinson warns Newcastle against signing Nathan Collins
Ciaran Clark and Federico Fernandez are surplus to requirements at Newcastle United and could be on the move this summer, so Eddie Howe needs at least one centre-back coming in the opposition direction.
Football rumours: Leeds hopeful of staving off City interest in Kalvin Phillips
Leeds reportedly remain hopeful of retaining midfielder Kalvin Phillips, in the face of strong interest from Manchester City. According to The Sun, Pep Guardiola has prioritised finding the Premier League champions a replacement for Fernandinho, with Phillips a leading contender to fill the vacancy. However, Leeds bosses are considered to be quietly optimistic of hanging on to the 26-year-old after the side managed to avoid relegation on the final day of the season.
Moshiri can land Everton's next Jagielka in swoop for "outstanding" £70k-p/w machine - opinion
Everton have had a disappointing season in the Premier League with the side narrowly avoiding a drop into the Championship by just four points, and Frank Lampard will now be tasked with identifying players that can improve the squad ahead of next season.