Football transfer rumours: Liverpool's new midfield target; Barcelona's Kimmich offer

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90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world...


Liverpool are eyeing Feyenoord's Orkun Kokcu as a primary midfield target having missed out on Jude Bellingham, who is likely to join Real Madrid. (Football Transfers)

The Reds also retain interest in Brighton's Alexis Mac Allister, Chelsea's Mason Mount and Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch. (Liverpool Echo)

After a disappointing season at Bayern Munich, Sadio Mane could return to the Premier League next year, with Manchester United and Newcastle potential destinations. (Daily Mail)

Also of interest to Manchester United are Serie A duo Adrien Rabiot and Kim Min-jae as the Red Devils gear up for the summer window. (Daily Mirror)

Barcelona are pushing to sign Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich but they do not have the funds to complete a deal with only cash. Thomas Tuchel is believed to be interested in reunions with either Andreas Christensen or Ousmane Dembele should Barça be willing to offer them as makeweights. (Fichajes)

Joao Cancelo is increasingly likely to be sold by Manchester City this summer, with Arsenal emerging as a likely landing spot. (Evening Standard)

Real Madrid are willing to make signing Alphonso Davies one of their top priorities this summer. Bayern Munich are hoping to tie him down to a new contract but he could be sold for a fee of roughly €70m. (Defensa Central)

Manchester City want to bring in Josko Gvardiol, though RB Leipzig have placed an £85m price tag on the defender. Chelsea have long held an interest in the Croatia international. (Daily Mail)

PSG have backed away from the race to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham this summer as they will focus their rebuild around other targets. (Evening Standard)


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