Manchester United want to sell Antony
Antony, who has registered no goals and just one assist in the Premier League this season, is reportedly one of the players at risk. According to Sportitalia, United want to offload the £86m flop this summer and recoup a chunk of the fee that made him the second most expensive player in the club's history. INEOS are also said to be keen to address the over-inflated wage bill they inherited, which will be helped by Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial's likely exits as free agents in July. The report adds that, as of yet, no suitors have emerged for Antony after two disappointing years at Old Trafford. United are said to hope that will change in the coming weeks.
Ousmane Diomande likely to join Arsenal
Ousmane Diomande looks quite likely to join Arsenal this summer. A report from O Jogo in Portugal is now claiming that Sporting CP expect the Ivory Coast international to leave Lisbon this summer, and are already searching for a replacement. It comes after another Portuguese news outlet in Record stated that Diomande would like to join the Gunners this summer. O Jogo add that Arsenal have been following the Ivorian since his days at Midtjylland, and are aware of the defender’s €80m (£68m) release clause.
Thiago Alcantara set to leave Liverpool
Thiago Alcantara might be leaving Liverpool, as the midfielder has instructed his agent to find a new club. According to Football Insider, Thiago Alcantara has already urged his agent to find him a new club in the summer as he nears the end of his time at Liverpool. The 31-year-old midfielder has played only five minutes of football this season, and the Merseysiders are unlikely to offer him a new deal.
Newcastle United scouting Kevin Zenon and Nicolas Valentini
Newcastle United are chasing Boca Juniors’ South American duo Kevin Zenon and Nicolas Velentini, who are available cheaply. According to HITC, Newcastle United have set sights on South American duo Kevin Zenon and Nicolas Valentini ahead of the summer. The midfielder and defender play for Boca Juniors, and their contractual situation makes them considerably cheap signings, especially for the Magpies, who have cash-flow troubles.