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A move to Manchester United appears dead in the water for Nemanja Matic after bitter relations between the Red Devils and Chelsea following the transfer tussle for Romelu Lukaku.
But his future still appears to be away from Stamford Bridge, with Inter Milan emerging as contenders, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The Blues want €40 million to sell the Serbia international midfielder, meaning the Nerazzurri could look elsewhere if they feel that fee is too high for a defensive-minded general.
A contingency plan has been drafted as Luciano Spalletti searches for a new general, which could lead to Sevilla's Steven N'Zonzi or Fiorentina's Uruguayan star Matias Vecino arriving at the San Siro.
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Tottenham star Eric Dier is eager to join Manchester United this summer after learning of Jose Mourinho's interest, according to various sources, and the Old Trafford club is ready to make his wishes come true.
The Red Devils are looking to accelerate their spending this summer following the initial outlay of £75m for Lukaku.
Spurs are likely to be resistant to any offer for their England international, but will have to respond to an initial £50m offer, with chairman Daniel Levy wanting to hold out for £60m for the 23-year-old, who believes he can more than double his £70,000-per-week wages with a move.
United are so keen to land Dier that executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is missing out on the club's U.S. tour to deliver boss Mourinho two of his prime targets. United hope to persuade Inter to part with Croatian winger Ivan Perisic as well, with a take-it-or-leave-it final offer of £45m.
The deal appears to be edging closer as Inter hold out for £50m, with the 28-year-old's athleticism perfectly suited to the Mourinho way.
West Ham are ready to give Joe Hart a chance to salvage his career in the Premier League with offers drying up for the Manchester City goalkeeper, reports the Mirror.
City will probably not get the £20m asking price for the former England No.1 and will have to entertain the prospect of another season-long loan.
As well as a new shot-stopper, Slaven Bilic is eyeing Brazilian starlet Gabriel Barbosa, though a move from Inter is complicated, the outlet adds.
The 20-year-old has failed to live up to the hype since a £26m move from Santos and will head out on loan to better settle in European football.
Work permit complications could end their hopes of bringing Gabriel to the London Stadium though, with alternatives being drafted up in the form of Barcelona's Munir El Haddadi, Stoke's Marko Arnautovic and West Brom outcast Nacer Chadli.
Chelsea are in need of some morale-boosting signings and Sevilla's Vitolo may be the cure for their transfer "Blues", reports Cadena Cope.
Atletico Madrid are also ready to make a move, even though the 27-year-old would be unable to play for Los Colchoneros until January due to the club's transfer ban.
The winger is reportedly determined to seek a new challenge this summer after four years in Andalucia.
Manchester City stars Wilfried Bony and Eliaquim Mangala could be ready to move to Ligue 1 this summer as France Football reports the pair are not in Pep Guardiola's plans.
The Ivorian striker is wanted by Marseille, Lille and also Turkish side Fenerbahce, with the former Swansea star thought to be cheaper than other targets like Olivier Giroud and Carlos Bacca at around €15m.
Elsewhere, PSG want Mangala after failing to land Pepe, who joined Besiktas, from Real Madrid and a €25m offer should be enough to end the France international's miserable stay at Man City following his loan to Valencia last term.
- Sky Sports is reporting that Bruno Martins Indi is set for a medical at Stoke ahead of a move from Porto, with the paper floating a rumoured fee of £13.4m for the 25-year-old.
- Atalanta sensation Alejandro 'Papu' Gomez will sign an extension with the club, reports Sky Sport Italia's Gianluca Di Marzio.
The Argentine enjoyed a superb season last term for La Dea, scoring 16 times and assisting 12 more.
- Marten De Roon could be heading back to Serie A after one season with Middlesbrough, Di Marzio also reports.
The Dutch midfielder cost Boro £12.75m last summer but could move to Fiorentina after experiencing Premier League relegation.
