Transfer rumours: Mbappe, Pogba, Locatelli, Simy, Ward-Prowse, Bowen, Dumfries

Last update on. From the section GossipReal Madrid will begin talks with Paris St-Germain over the next few weeks to reach a deal for Kylian Mbappe (22-year-old international striker from France) to sign a contract. His contract expires next summer. External-link (90min).Paul Pogba (Manchester United midfielder), 28, has been strongly linked with a move from Old Trafford to Paris St-Germain. However, the Frenchman might not sign a contract extension this summer with the Red Devils. (Sky Sports) external-linkJurgen Klopp continues to target Germany and Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus (24), but Liverpool will not be able meet his cost of approximately 34m. (Sport1 – in German) external linkJuventus and Arsenal are now in the same race to sign Euro 2020-winning Italy midfielder Manuel Locatelli (23 years old), from Sassuolo. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Mail) external-linkSouthampton turned down an offer of 25 million from Aston Villa to sign James Ward-Prowse (26), as their England midfielder. (Athletic-subscription required) external-linkA fee that will break the British record Man City make 100m for Jack Grealish, Aston Villa captainThe Premier League club will offer a new three year contract to Steve Bruce, Newcastle United's 60-year-old boss. (Star) External-linkChelsea are willing to lower their 40m asking price for Tammy Abraham, a 23-year-old English striker, as they have attracted interest from Arsenal West Ham, Aston Villa, and West Ham. (Sun). external-linkEverton are still undecided over Denzel Dumfries (25-year-old Dutch defender) from PSV Eindhoven. Marcel Brands, Toffees director for football, is interested in the player and Rafa Benitez is continuing discussions. (Liverpool Echo). external-linkLiverpool sources say they are still in touch with Jarrod Bowen, West Ham's English forward of 24 years. (Star) External-linkArsenal will offer Granit Xhaka (28), a new contract to Arsenal after the Swiss international was linked to a move to Roma. (Athletic – subscription required) external linkLeeds United is in talks to sign Lewis O'Brien, a 22-year-old English midfielder, from Huddersfield Town. (Football Insider) external-linkTottenham are considering a move to sign Simeon Tochukwu Nawankwo, a Nigerian striker, at 29 years old. Simy was relegated last year and scored 20 Serie A goals. (Telegraph, subscription necessary) external-linkCrystal Palace, Brentford, and Watford were linked to Matthew Garbett (19), a New Zealand midfielder who plays for Falkenbergs. (Sun). External-link