Rio Ferdinand is one of several candidates Manchester United have spoken to about becoming their first sporting director, Sky Sports News understands.

Thomas Meunier | Le Parisien report the player's agent is already in contact with PL clubs. Fee estimated at €20-25m.

Christopher Nkunku | Midfielder also expected to leave PSG. Around €20m required.

ASYD: Meanwhile Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has told Tuttosport that Juventus, PSG, Manchester United and Manchester City are after Ndombele and that, all offers being equal, he'd like him to go to Juventus and to play alongside ex-Lyon (and Metz) star Miralem Pjanic.

@jeremysmith98
Reports that Real Madrid and midfielder Tanguy Ndombele have opened talks over a possible move. AS reporting that Lyon have set a price of €100 million, but may be willing to go down to 70-80m.

Sarri wants Higuain stay | Football Italia
https://www.football-italia.net/137473/sarri-wants-higuain-stay

L’Equipe: @OL have held initial talks with Arsène Wenger to be their manager.

@TransferChanger
Gennaro Gattuso is favourite to take over Rafa Benitez if he chooses to leave Newcastle this summer.

Report: Roma make Conte offer | Football Italia
https://www.football-italia.net/137289/report-roma-make-conte-offer

ASYD:
http://dailycannon.com/...rsenal-wont-allow-option-to-buy-in-emile-smith-rowe-loan-move-next-season/

Manchester United have made a €60m enquiry to Bayern Munich over a potential summer deal for defender Niklas Sule. (Sport 1)

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RB Leipzig are planning a surprise move to make Emile Smith Rowe’s loan move from Arsenal permanent, according to Kicker.

The German club plan to renew the 18-year-old’s loan but this time, include an option to make the deal permanent.

Benito Raman: Arsenal or Everton could reach new levels with Belgian
https://www.squawka.com/en/features/benito-raman-transfer-analysis-arsenal-everton

Atletico Madrid want to sign Marko Grujic on a permanent transfer. Liverpool want €40M for him. (ESPN)

Contract talks between Roma and Italian international Nicolo Zaniolo have stalled, according to Il Messaggero.

The 19-year-old has enjoyed a breakout campaign following his arrival from Inter last summer and has attracted interest from Real Madrid and Juventus.

Manchester City are ready to break their transfer record of £60m to sign midfielder Rodri from Atletico Madrid. (Daily Telegraph)

Yaya Toure is open to a move to the MLS or Asia as he looks to resume his football career, having quit Olympiacos in December after just three months there.

"It's not the end or retirement from the game because I believe I can still play on for another two or three years," the Man City legend told Canal+

"Why not in the United States, or in the Gulf or in Asia? I will take the time to think and see what I decide next season."