Premier League transfer news: Lewandowski, Mbappe, Martial, Alderweireld

Robert Lewandowski: Bayern Munich to Chelsea

Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski is reportedly a target for Real Madrid, but it seems that the Premier League’s big clubs are also after the Polish striker.

It is suggested in The Sun that Chelsea are favourites ahead of Manchester United to sign the 30-year-old, who has scored 97 Bundesliga goals in four seasons at Bayern.

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Another destination could be Liverpool, who are managed by Lewandowski’s former Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp.

Kylian Mbappe: Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester City

Could Manchester City be in the running to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain? That’s the rumour today after Spanish publication El Pais reported that PSG and Brazil star Neymar no longer wants to play alongside Mbappe in Paris. If Mbappe is on his way out of PSG then City and Barcelona will be the leading contenders to sign the 19-year-old.

Anthony Martial: Manchester United to Real Madrid

According to RMC Sport in France, Real Madrid are interested in Manchester United forward Anthony Martial. The Frenchman’s contract expires at the end of next season and talks are yet to begin over an extension. RMC Sport says that Tottenham and Inter Milan could also move for the 22-year-old.

Toby Alderweireld: Tottenham to Barcelona

With his Tottenham contract talks reported to be at a standstill, Europe’s biggest clubs are lining up to sign Toby Alderweireld from Tottenham. Barcelona are the latest team to “monitor” his situation at Spurs, says the Independent, and the Spaniards could make a bid this summer for the Belgian defender.

Lewis Cook: Bournemouth to Liverpool

Reds manager Jurgen Klopp wants to sign Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook to replace Emre Can, who is out of contract at the end of the season. The Sun says that Klopp is ready to make a £20m bid for England U-20 captain Cook in the summer.

Yann Karamoh: Caen to Chelsea/Barcelona

Caen forward Yann Karamoh is wanted by both Chelsea and Barcelona. The 19-year-old is currently on loan at Inter Milan and his impressive performances in Italy have alerted Chelsea and Barca. He will join Inter permanently when his two-year loan deal finishes at the end of next season but that won’t put off Chelsea or Barcelona, says the Daily Mirror.

Yacine Adli: PSG to Arsenal/Man City/Barcelona/Juventus

Paris Saint-Germain wonderkid Yacine Adli is wanted by a host of European football’s biggest clubs, says The Sun. The 17-year-old is “one of the hottest prospects in football” and interested clubs include Arsenal, Manchester City, Barcelona and Juventus.