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Transfer news and gossip: Tottenham want Higuain, Liverpool keeper leaves for Leicester, Barcelona offer star to Chelsea

Plus, latest on Alisson to Liverpool, Manchester United want Bayern Munich duo, and more

talkSPORT.com round-up all the latest transfer rumours and the biggest gossip from Thursday's newspapers and online…

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Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to sign Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain, even though Chelsea have been hoping to wrap up a deal for the Argentina international. (Corriere Della Sera)

Brazil star Neymar will reportedly turn down Real Madrid to stay at Paris Saint-Germain - as long as the French champions continue to give him the ‘VIP treatment’. (El Pais)

Barcelona are willing to offer Ousmane Dembele to Chelsea as part of a player plus cash deal in order to sign Belgium forward Eden Hazard from the Blues this summer. (Sport)

New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri wants to sign Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, as well as striker Higuain – but he will NOT be able to land the Napoli players he would like to being to Stamford Bridge due to an unofficial "non-aggression transfer pact" with his former club. (Evening Standard’s Tom Collomosse)

Italian defender Rugani, 23, has already agreed personal terms at Stamford Bridge. (Sky Sports Italia)

The Blues are also leading the race to sign Aleksandr Golovin from CSKA Moscow after the 22-year-old’s impressive performances for Russia at the World Cup. (football.london)

 Is Argentina striker Higuain on his way to Chelsea... or will Spurs steal him away from the Stamford Bridge club?
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Is Argentina striker Higuain on his way to Chelsea... or will Spurs steal him away from the Stamford Bridge club?

Liverpool have dropped all interest in France and Lyon forward Nabil Fekir, as they look to sign Roma goalkeeper Alisson for a record fee. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United are considering moves for Bayern Munich pair Robert Lewandowski and Thiago Alcantara, with Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld still on their radar. (The Independent)

But Alcantara wants to move back to Barcelona, five years after leaving for Bayern Munich. The Spaniard has won five Bundesliga titles in five seasons at Bayern. (AS)

Red Devils defender Matteo Darmian is close to sealing a move to Juventus. (Football Italia)

Leicester City have agreed a permanent deal to sign Liverpool and Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward. (Sky Sports)

Spanish defender Nacho Monreal will stay at Arsenal this summer after Real Sociedad ended their interest in the 32-year-old left-back. (Mundo Deportivo)

Arsenal are also set to announce a deal for Barcelona's 16-year-old left-back Joel Lopez, after agreeing scholarship terms with the north London side. (London Evening Standard)

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck and Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha are the top two players on new Everton manager Marco Silva’s wanted list. (Daily Mirror)

The Toffees are also considering a move for Belgium winger Adnan Januzaj. The 23-year-old former Man United man currently plays at Real Sociedad. (The Sun)

 Everton target Adnan Januzaj celebrates scoring against England at the World Cup
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Everton target Adnan Januzaj celebrates scoring against England at the World Cup

Tottenham have entered talks to sign Aston Villa starlet Jack Grealish who is valued at £30-£40m. (Sky Sports)

Fulham are close to confirming a £20m deal to sign Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. The 23-year-odl Serb scored 12 goals on loan last season to help the Cottagers win promotion to the Premier League. (London Evening Standard)

Leeds target Mbaye Diagne has commented on his future amid reports linking him with a transfer to Elland Road. (Sabah)

Burnley have held talks with Swansea over a potential double deal for £20m-rated English defender Alfie Mawson and English midfielder Sam Clucas. (Daily Mail)

Huddersfield Town are close to deals for 22-year-old Monaco striker Adama Diakhaby and 24-year-old Club Brugge winger Anthony Limbombe. (The Sun)

Stoke City are planning an improved offer of £8m for Aston Villa defender James Chester, having seen a £5m bid turned down. (Daily Mail)

The Potters are also keen on signing Huddersfield star Tom Ince. (Huddersfield Daily Examiner)

Chelsea are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola as they seek to replace Thibaut Courtois. (Paris United)

The Blues have also been linked with Neto, the Valencia glovesman, though he is not the Stamford Bridge club's first choice signing. (TMW)

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