Transfer news and football gossip: Arsenal launch bid for Zaha, Benitez agrees to join Chinese Super League club, Lampard latest
Transfer news and football gossip: Arsenal launch bid for Zaha, Benitez agrees to join Chinese Super League club, Lampard latest

Transfer news and football gossip: Arsenal launch bid for Zaha, Benitez agrees to join Chinese Super League club, Lampard latest

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

Derby owner Mel Morris has told talkSPORT ‘it’s only a matter of time’ before Frank Lampard completes his return to Chelsea as manager. – FULL STORY

Arsenal have made a £40million bid for Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha. However, the Eagles want double what Arsenal have initially offered. (Sky Sports News)

Former Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez has agreed to become the new manager of Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang. The Spaniard is set to earn £12m a year, which is double what he earned at St James’ Park. (Sky Sports News)

Lyon are interested in signing Manchester United defender Eric Bailly this summer, and will fund a move by selling Tanguy Ndombele to Tottenham. (L’Equipe)

Arsenal and Tottenham are set to be offered the chance to sign Barcelona winger Malcom this summer. (Daily Express)

Spurs centre-back Toby Alderweireld has been offered to Roma amid reports he could leave north London this summer for just £25million due to a release clause in his contract. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Wolves, West Ham and Newcastle have been linked with midfielder Morgan Sanson, who Marseille are hoping to sell this summer to balance their accounts. (L’Equipe)

Valencia have no intention of selling Rodrigo to West Ham or Everton amid reports a €40m move could be on the cards. (El Desmarque)

Wolves look likely to miss out on the signing of Edson Alvarez with Ajax hoping to wrap up a €15million deal for the Club America defender. (Del Telegraaf)

Leeds United are set to announce the signing of striker Rafa Mujica, who left Barcelona when his contract expired on Sunday. (Mundo Deportivo)

Liverpool are open to bringing Philippe Coutinho back to the club after the Brazilian’s struggles at Barcelona. (Le10 Sport)

Real Madrid are willing to offer Marco Asensio to Liverpool, but the Spanish giants want Senegal forward Sadio Mane in exchange. (Daily Express)

Manchester United could still beat Tottenham to the signing of Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. Spurs have agreed a fee with the Ligue 1 club, but have yet to finalise personal terms with the 22-year-old. (L’Equipe)

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United have agreed personal terms with Sevilla forward Wissam Ben Yedder. The 28-year-old Frenchman could move to Old Trafford regardless of whether they sell Romelu Lukaku or not. (Daily Express) 

The Red Devils are also set to make a bid for Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn, but would have to pay £50m for the 24-year-old Scotland international. (The Sun)

Napoli are considering a move for Celtic defender Kieran Tierney, with Arsenal yet to make an acceptable bid for the 22-year-old. (Metro)

Arsenal are involved in a four-way tug of war for Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, with three other Premier League clubs interested in the 33-year-old on a free transfer. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal and Everton target Armando Izzo will not leave Torino, with the Serie A club not willing to sell the highly rated 27-year-old Italy defender. (Calciomercato)

Real Madrid want to sign Christian Eriksen – but only if they fail in deals for Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek. (Daily Express)


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Tottenham will loan Leeds United winger Jack Clarke back to Elland Road after signing the 18-year-old Englishman for around £10m. (The Guardian)

Meanwhile, Leeds are interested in 30-year-old Ecuadorian striker Felipe Caicedo, who used to play for Manchester City and is currently at Italian side Lazio. (Imperio)

Marcus Rashford has agreed to sign a new four-year contract worth £300,000-a-week to remain at Old Trafford and end speculation over a possible move to Barcelona. (Daily Telegraph)

Portugal attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes could still make a move from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United, with the Premier League club set to step up their interest. (Manchester Evening News)

Chelsea are set to sell Czech Republic defender Tomas Kalas, 26, to Championship club Bristol City for £8m. (Bristol News)

Juventus are preparing to sell France international Blaise Matuidi and fellow midfielder Sami Khedira of Germany, both 32. (Calciomercato)

Juventus are also considering making a bid for 19-year-old Burnley and England Under-20 winger Dwight McNeil. (The Sun)