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Monday’s transfer rumors – Barcelona want Jesus to replace Suarez

Douglas Costa of Juventus, Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City, Ismaila Sarr of Watford
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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.

Juve open to selling Costa.

Juventus are willing to cash in on Douglas Costa this summer. The return of Dejan Kulusevski, who spent the last season on loan at Parma, means the 29-year old winger has now dropped down the pecking order under new boss Andrea Pirlo.

Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Costa. The Red Devils have made contact regarding his transfer but they are yet to submit any concrete offer. [Calciomercato]

Valencia inquire about Guendouzi.

Valencia have approached Arsenal regarding the transfer of Matteo Guendouzi. The Spanish side want to sign the French midfielder on an initial season-long loan deal with an option of €25 million purchase. The club are looking for reinforcements in midfield following the departure of Francis Coquelin and Dani Parejo to Villarreal. [Super Deporte]

Barca eyeing Jesus move.

FC Barcelona have identified Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus as their ideal candidate to replace Luis Suarez. Man City, however, do intend to part ways with the Brazilian striker. The Sky Blues are working out an offer for Lionel Messi which will include three of their players as part of the deal, but Jesus will not be one of them. [Sports Illustrated]

Liverpool readying bid for Sarr.

Liverpool are preparing to launch a €45 million (£40m) transfer offer for Watford’s Ismaila Sarr. Jurgen Klopp is keen on landing the Senegalese, who can operate two attacking positions, either as a wide player or through the middle.

Watford, who suffered relegation from English top-flight last season, are also willing to sell Sarr. [The Sun]

Leeds in talks for De Paul.

Leeds United want to keep up their summer spending spree as they have set sights on Udinese’s Rodrigo De Paul. Marcelo Bielsa is a huge admirer of the 26-year old Argentine and wants him in his squad next season. Udinese demand in the region of €30m-€35m for De Paul. [The Guardian]

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