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Friday’s transfer rumors – Barcelona want Wijnaldum

Edin Dzeko of AS Roma, Georginio Wijnaldum of Liverpool, Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal
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Latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and much more.

Dzeko on Juve’s wishlist.

Juventus have identified AS Roma’s Edin Dzeko as one of their top transfer targets for the summer. The club are in the market for a striker and Dzeko is new manager Andre Pirlo’s favorite option. However, the 34 Bosnian has not yet expressed any desire to quit Roma.

Napoli’s Arkadiusz Milik is also another potential candidate as Juve look to bolster their forward line. [Gianluca Di Marzio]

Wijnaldum linked with Barca.

FC Barcelona have set sights on Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum. Having worked with him in the Dutch national team, new boss Ronald Koeman is a keen admirer of the midfielder.

The 30-year old is ‘very high’ on Koeman’s transfer wishlist and he has even told him not to extend his contract with Liverpool. [Algemeen Dagblad]

Spurs set sights on Maitland-Niles.

Tottenham are preparing a shock move for Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The club are closely monitoring his situation as they look to sign reinforcements for the right-back position.

Arsenal want to raise funds for incoming transfers and are willing to entertain offers for the versatile Englishman in the region of €22 million (£20m). [Daily Mail]

Biesla set for new Leeds deal.

Leeds United are preparing a contract extension for manager Marcelo Bielsa. The lucrative new contract will extend his stay at the club until 2022 and increase his wages from around €6.6 million to €9 million. [The Sun]

Man United eyeing Kante move.

Manchester United are interested in signing N’Golo Kante from Chelsea. And they would step up their interest should he is made available for an affordable price.

Kante struggled to get consistent minutes last season. He appears to be out of manager Frank Lampard’s future plans and has hence been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge. [Mirror]

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