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Transfer news and football gossip: Paul Pogba offered Man United captaincy, Sadio Mane to Real Madrid update, Tottenham in talks to sign Maxi Gomez

Plus,

  • De Gea turns down new contract
  • Newcastle target Mata
  • Chelsea man to join Lampard at Derby?

marvelbet369.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Wednesday's papers and online...

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Manchester United will offer to make Paul Pogba their club captain in an effort to convince the midfielder to stay at the club. 

David de Gea has turned down a new contract at Old Trafford, with the goalkeeper’s current deal set to expire at the end of next season. 

Meanwhile, Juan Mata - out of contract at United - is a reported target for Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez this summer.

Petr Cech will leave Arsenal and return to Chelsea this summer in a new role of sporting director at Stamford Bridge.

The Gunners will look to sign Germany Under-21 goalkeeper Markus Schubert on a free transfer as a replacement for Cech. 

 The futures of both De Gea and Pogba remain extremely uncertain
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The futures of both De Gea and Pogba remain extremely uncertainCredit: getty images

Liverpool star Sadio Mane will NOT be joining Real Madrid this summer, with president Florentino Perez unwilling to fork out for the Senegal international.

The Reds are considering a move for Werder Bremen forward Max Kruse to replace the departing Daniel Sturridge. The 31-year-old scored 11 goals and registered nine assists in the Bundesliga. (

Tottenham have ended their interest in Crystal Palace winger Wilfied Zaha, having been put off by the 26-year-old’s huge price tag, rumoured to be around £80m to £100m. 

Spurs have held talks to sign Celta Vigo's Uruguayan striker Maxi Gomez, who has a £43m release clause.

Man United face paying £50m for Crystal Palace's English full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who is one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s top targets this summer.

 Mane has 26 goals in all competitions for Liverpool this season
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Mane has 26 goals in all competitions for Liverpool this seasonCredit: Getty

Manchester United also want to sign Ivan Rakitic, with Barcelona are willing to sell the 31-year-old Croatia midfielder. 

Derby County manager Frank Lampard will make a move to bring ex-Chelsea team-mate Gary Cahill to Pride Park if the Rams are promoted to the Premier League.

West Ham are targeting Salomon Rondon to provide competition for Marko Arnautovic next season.

Newcastle and West Ham are considering moves for 22-year-old Club Brugge’s Brazilian striker Wesley Moraes. 

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