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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Andrea Radrizzani, Kevin De Bruyne

Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Ibrahimovic, Radrizzani, De Bruyne
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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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani reveals that he held talks with Zlatan Ibrahimovic before the striker's return to AC Milan. Read more.
Kevin De Bruyne could reportedly decide to leave Manchester City this summer due to the club's European ban. Read more.
Bayern Munich are determined to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona could struggle to sell Samuel Umtiti this summer due to the centre-back's knee problem, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal submit an offer for Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United will have to battle three other clubs for the signature of Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City are reportedly happy to let Claudio Bravo leave on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer, with Zack Steffen set to become the new back-up. Read more.
Schalke 04 plan to sign Barcelona centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo on a permanent deal this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Moise Kean will not be allowed Everton during the upcoming transfer window despite the recent speculation, according to a report. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho could have £135m to spend on new players this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic meets with the new representatives of Manchester City's Leroy Sane, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal allegedly step up their interest in Real Madrid's James Rodriguez ahead of this summer's transfer window. Read more.
Sports Mole picks out three players Manchester United could sign to potentially close the gap on Liverpool. Read more.
Italian World Cup winner Luca Toni believes that Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus would be a better signing for Juventus than Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane. Read more.
Manchester City and Barcelona are reportedly ready to go head-to-head for Paris Saint-Germain youngster Edouard Michut. Read more.
Chelsea are leading the race to secure a deal for Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho, according to a leading bookmaker. Read more.
RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, an alleged target of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, is reportedly ready to hand in a transfer request. Read more.
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to sell as many as eight players during the next transfer window in a bid to balance the books and raise funds for new players. Read more.
Winger Pedro confirms that he intends to leave Chelsea when his contract expires later this year. Read more.
Manchester United's move for Birmingham City teenager Jude Bellingham has been 'months in the making', according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea centre-back Andreas Christensen emerges as a summer transfer target for AC Milan, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United set aside the number seven shirt for Barcelona attacker Antoine Griezmann, according to a report. Read more.
Jan Vertonghen reveals that he is weighing up "the pros and cons" of staying at Tottenham Hotspur beyond June 30. Read more.
Real Madrid will attempt to sign Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince criticises the club for missing out on Erling Braut Haaland during the January transfer window. Read more.
Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov urges Paul Pogba to stay at the club and believes that the criticism the Frenchman has received has been "unfair". Read more.
With Tottenham Hotspur expected to make numerous incomings and sales later in 2020, Sports Mole predicts how Jose Mourinho's side could line up next season. Read more.
On the basis that Southampton retain their Premier League status for another year, Sports Mole predicts how Ralph Hasenhuttl's side could line up next season. Read more.
Arsenal and Manchester City join Liverpool in the race to sign Schalke 04 defender Malick Thiaw, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool all want to sign Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri wants to leave Stamford Bridge this summer as he is unhappy with Frank Lampard's style of management, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal price Roma out of a permanent deal for attacker Henrikh Mkhitaryan, according to a report. Read more.
The 21-year-old has been with the Canaries since 2010. Read more.
Arsenal are confident of extending Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos's loan deal at the club beyond the end of June, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona reach an agreement in principle for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, according to a report. Read more.
Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico emerges as a potential transfer target for Chelsea, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United remain confident of signing Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea weigh up a summer move for Barcelona defender Marc Cucurella, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United want to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani on a free transfer, according to a report. Read more.
With Sheffield United contending for European qualification, Sports Mole predicts how Chris Wilder's side could line up next season. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly identify Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland as their number one target should Harry Kane leave the club this summer. Read more.
Manchester United will reportedly consider lowering their asking price for Roma target Chris Smalling if they are able to secure the signature of Kalidou Koulibaly. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing out-of-favour Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic on loan at the end of the season. Read more.
Barcelona reportedly take a step back in their pursuit of Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, leaving Manchester United in pole position to sign the striker. Read more.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to rival Real Madrid in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland this summer. Read more.
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