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Latest Football Transfer News And Rumours For Friday, 31st May, 2019

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31 May 2019

2:47 PM

Latest Transfer News Across The Globe

With the transfer window officially opened in England, other European countries as well as other continents, the rush by clubs to get needed players gets fully underway as well.

Some clubs have already gotten their transfer business underway as they hope to get the best legs ahead of the next season.

Naija News presents to you all the latest gists and rumours as well as an update on completed deals here.

Chelsea want Coutinho to replace Hazard

Chelsea are said to be interested in Barcelona attacker, Philippe Coutinho and want him to replace Eden Hazard next season if they are able to get their transfer ban overturned.

Hazard is widely reported to be on his way to Spanish giants, Real Madrid while Coutinho is believed not to have settled well at Barca.

Monaco shows interest in Tottenham defender

French club, Monaco have expressed interest in bringing Tottenham full-back Serge Aurier over to the French League according to Calcio Mercato.

The Ivorian only managed to rack up 17 appearances across all competitions over the course of the 2018-19 campaign.

West Ham signs new goalkeeper

The Hammers have announced the signing of Espanyol goalkeeper Roberto Jimenez Gago on a free transfer.

The 33-year-old will complete his move to the London Stadium on July 1, when his current contract expires.

✍️ The summer has officially started…#WelcomeRoberto pic.twitter.com/i5yL6dT2na

— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) May 31, 2019

Inter Milan Sign Antonio Conte

Inter Milan has confirmed the signing of former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte to replace sacked manager Luciano Spaletti.

The former Juventus and Italian National coach is reported to have penned a three-year deal.

John Mikel Obi Set For Middlesbrough Departure

Middlesbrough have confirmed that Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi will leave the club this summer.

The club, which failed to gain promotion to the English Premier League, decided against offering Mikel Obi a new contract.

Arsenal told to sell Ozil

Arsenal have been urged to sell off Mesut Ozil and some other defenders currently at the club.

Charlie Nicholas said to Sky Sports: “He isn’t a star anymore at Arsenal. It’s time to say farewell.”

Rodriguez not interested in premier league move

Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez is not interested in a Premier League move this summer, according to Marca.

The Colombian, who had been on loan at Bayern Munich for the past two years, is due to return to Santiago Bernabeu in June but is heavily linked with a transfer.

Liverpool open Pepe talks with Lille

Liverpool have opened transfer talks with Lille over a move to sign winger Nicolas Pepe.

Metro reports that Liverpool and the French side have started talks as Jurgen Klopp’s side look to beat Manchester United and Arsenal to the forward’s signing.