Transfers: Bayern issue warning amid Lewandowski interest

Bayern Munich have warned rival clubs they will be reported to FIFA if any illegal approach is made over their striker Robert Lewandowski.

Chelsea and Manchester United have both been credited with interest in the Poland international with enquiries understood to have been made over the past week after Lewandowski’s agent reported that he was not happy.

A club statement read: ‘Lewandowski’s contract expires 2021, he signed it not long ago.

CHELSEA

The Premier League champions have begun talks with Atletico Madrid over £50m Diego Costa even though a transfer ban means the striker could not play for them until 2018.

The team is also planning to loan out 22-year-old centre-back Kurt Zouma this summer as they look to sign Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci and Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk.

The champions   will also receive £2.7m from Roma when Mohamed Salah completes his move to Liverpool as a result of a sell-on clause agreed with the Italian club when the Egypt international left Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are close to the signing of Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore.

TOTENHAM

Manchester City have been told to pay £45m for Kyle Walker with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy once again playing hardball in the transfer market.

MANCITY

Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala was in Lyons on Tuesday night trying to agree a move to the French club.

Alves is ready to agree a two-year deal with Manchester City once he resolves his departure from Juventus.

Manchester City have been told to pay £45m for Kyle Walker with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy once again playing hardball in the transfer market.

Sergio Aguero has vowed to see out the remainder of his Manchester City contract before considering his next move.

LIVERPOOL

Liverpool could complete the signing of Mohamed Salah as early as today. A transfer fee has been agreed in principle but the full details have not been fully negotiated as yet. He has already agreed personal terms with the Reds and is expected to cost in the region of £35m.

Goalkeeper Loris Karius has told Jurgen Klopp he wants to stay and fight for his place at Anfield.

ARSENAL

Arsenal are opening contract talks with Aaron Ramsey as part of an effort to avoid a repeat next summer of the uncertainty that is currently hanging over a number of key players.

The Gunners have told Barcelona that defender Hector Bellerin is not for sale and are confident the Spaniard will stay this summer

The club also fears Mbappe is set for Real Madrid as they concentrate efforts on Lacazette.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that striker Olivier Giroud, remains a key player in his squad. 

MAN UNITED

Manchester United would be Cristiano Ronaldo’s only choice if he opted for a Premier League return, according to the 32-year-old’s advisers.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s agent Mino Raiola says the 35-year-old striker, who is out of contract at Manchester United at the end of June, has had “many offers from the US and beyond.

ITALY

Arsenal have rejected a £4m Wojciech Szczesny bid from Juventus as they hold out for £13m for the on-loan Roma goalkeeper

Juventus have earmarked Matteo Darmian of Manchester United as potential replacements for Dani Alves, with Manchester City and Chelsea chasing him.

SPAIN

Real Madrid defender Pepe says he has not made a decision on his future, despite being linked with a summer move to Paris St-Germain

Defender Fabio Coentrao set to join Sporting Lisbon on one-year loan deal after undergoing medical

Sources: BBC, SkySports, dailymail.co.uk