Transfer news and football gossip: Arsenal ‘check in’ on Brazil ace, Everton plot shock Juventus raid, Atletico Madrid target Tottenham star

talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Wednesday’s papers and online…

Inter Milan are expected to meet Manchester United’s £75m valuation of Romelu Lukaku but only in a deal which would involve paying £60m over three years and another £15m in add-ons. (The Sun)

Meanwhile, United have reportedly made a £50m offer for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes. (Daily Mirror)

AC Milan could try to sign Red Devils centre-back Eric Bailly, after being put off by Liverpool’s £18m asking price for Dejan Lovren. (Tuttosport) 

The agent of Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet says the 31-year-old is still looking to leave the Reds this summer in search of more first-team football. (Les Sports Plus)

Barcelona are interested in signing Real Betis left-back Junior Firpo, 22, this summer to provide cover for Jordi Alba. Liverpool have also been linked with an interest in the young defender. (Marca)

Arsenal have sent a club doctor to Brazil to check the status of 23-year-old Everton Soares as a deal to sign the Brazil and Gremio forward gets closer. (Fox Sports)

William Saliba wants to join Arsenal, but Saint-Etienne prefer north London rivals Tottenham’s offer for the 18-year-old French centre-back. (The Sun)

Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos, 22, is close to signing for Arsenal. (Mundo Deportivo)

Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen is a target for Atletico Madrid as they look to sign a new playmaker. (Evening Standard)

Roma cannot afford Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld’s £25m release clause and could offer 20-year-old midfielder Nicolo Zanioloas part of the deal to sign the Belgian. (Daily Mirror)

England left-back Danny Rose will not travel with Spurs on their pre-season tour to Singapore, with a view to him being sold. (Daily Telegraph)

Paris Saint-Germain have rejected an insane bid from Barcelona for Neymar – reported to be £40m plus Ivan Rakitic AND Philippe Coutinho. (L’Equipe)

Eliaquim Mangala has been told he can leave Manchester City for free. The 28-year-old was the most expensive defender in British history when he joined City from Porto for £42m in 2014. (Daily Mail)

Everton are interested in Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic, 33, and are waiting to see if the Croatia international has a future at the Serie A champions under new manager Maurizio Sarri. (Daily Telegraph)

Liverpool have drafted in free-agent goalkeeper Andy Lonergan for their pre-season tour of North America, with Alisson yet to return from international duty and two young goalkeepers picking up injuries. (Daily Mail)

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