Transfer rumours: Lewandowski, Ramsdale, Abraham, Werner, Bowen, Pogba, Neves

Chelsea have spoken to the agent of Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 32, about a possible move to Stamford Bridge.

Transfer rumours: Lewandowski, Ramsdale, Abraham, Werner, Bowen, Pogba, Neves

Arsenal are preparing a bid of £30m for Sheffield United’s English goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 23.

However, the Gunners have been told to raise their offer for Ramsdale to more than £32m after having two offers rejected.

Chelsea are willing to let English striker Tammy Abraham join Premier League rivals Arsenal on loan. Tottenham and West Ham are also keen on the 23-year-old.

Germany forward Timo Werner, 25, is open to leaving Chelsea this summer and would ideally prefer a return to the Bundesliga.

Liverpool could sell English centre-back Nat Phillips, 24, Welsh winger Harry Wilson, 24, Belgian forward Divock Origi, 26, Wales full-back Neco Williams, 20, and Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri, 29, as they look to raise £60-70m.

Liverpool have identified West Ham’s 24-year-old English forward Jarrod Bowen as a potential transfer target.

Paris St-Germain are interested in Manchester United’s France midfielder Paul Pogba, 28, but the French club will need to sell players first.

Manchester United are leading Arsenal in the race to sign Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 24, for £35m from Wolves this summer.

United remain in discussions with Real Madrid’s France defender Raphael Varane, 28.

Transfer rumours: Lewandowski, Ramsdale, Abraham, Werner, Bowen, Pogba, Neves

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Meanwhile, United have offered Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka £200,000-a-week to sign when the 26-year-old’s Bayern Munich deal expires next summer.

But Real Madrid have also already made contact with Gortezka about a move.

Aston Villa are in advanced talks to sign Norwich City’s 23-year-old English midfielder Todd Cantwell.

Villa are also ready to move for Bayer Leverkusen’s 23-year-old Jamaican winger Leon Bailey, who is valued between £25m-£30m.

Crystal Palace are negotiating with Schalke over a deal for Turkey defender Ozan Kabak, 21. He could cost £10m-£12m.

Everton have joined the list of clubs interested in 28-year-old England forward Jesse Lingard’s situation at Manchester United.

West Ham manager David Moyes will target Chelsea’s English midfielder Ross Barkley, 27, if the club cannot sign Lingard.

Newcastle United are likely to pay £13m if they are to sign 21-year-old Sweden midfielder Jens-Lys Cajuste from FC Midtjylland.

Newcastle have also revived talks over a £4m move for Southampton and Gabon midfielder Mario Lemina, 27, and hope to reach agreement this week.

West Brom’s Brazilian playmaker Matheus Pereira, 25, has attracted fresh interest from clubs in the Premier League and Bundesliga.

Leeds United are close to signing Chelsea’s 18-year-old English midfielder Lewis Bate. The Blues are expected to include a sell-on clause, but not a buy-back option.

Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek, 24, is determined to stay at Manchester United this summer despite interest from clubs in Italy, Spain and Germany.

Juventus are close to agreeing a deal with Sassuolo for Italy midfielder Manuel Locatelli, 23.

Barcelona are facing a wage bill crisis and could be forced to make £441m worth of cuts to meet La Liga’s salary cap.

Edet Esah

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