Flavision takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world.

Zenit set sights on Liverpool’s Lovren

Zenit St Petersburg want to bring in Dejan Lovren from Liverpool – according to the Daily Mail.

The Russian outfit have identified the Croatian centre-back as the ideal replacement for Branislav Ivanovic in the heart of the defence.

Zenit are prepared to pay £9 million for Lovren, but Liverpool are unlikely to sell for less than £15m ($19m).

Benfica target Cavani

Benfica are interested in signing Uruguayan striker, Edinson Cavani – according to Record.

The 33-year-old is available on a free transfer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of June.

Cavani has been heavily linked with Atletico and Inter, but Benfica are also now weighing up a swoop for his services.

Milicic leaves Matildas for Macarthur

Matildas coach Ante Milicic has stepped down to focus solely on managing new A-League club Macarthur FC.

The Australian was hoping to juggle both roles temporarily but all parties have decided it’s best for him to focus on just one role moving forward.

Leeds confident of Bielsa extension

Leeds United chief executive, Angus Kinnear, is hopeful manager Marcelo Bielsa will remain in charge of the club next season with his contract set to expire after the club sealed their return to the Premier League.

Victor, Andrea and I will be straight in with Marcelo next week and talking about plans for next season,

Kinnear said.

He has a review, he knows the direction he wants to take the club in and it will go from things we need on the playing side, right through to changes he wants to be made at Thorp Arch and in the backroom staff, and obviously his own personal arrangements as well we need to resolve.

The challenge with Marcelo is his intentions are always a bit of a mystery because he’s always focused on the next game and you’re a brave man to try to distract him from the task of the next match.

I think he’s fallen in love with the club. I think he’s committed to it.

Bruce prepares transfer wishlist at Newcastle

Steve Bruce has admitted that he already has a list of players he would like to sign in mind.

I know in my own mind but you don’t always get what it’s in your mind,

the Newcastle boss told reporters, via the Chronicle.

We’d like Ronaldo in our minds! There will be more meetings next week and that will continue into the summer. Our job never stops.

Arsenal willing to meet Joelson buyout clause

Arsenal are prepared to pay out €45 million (£41m/$51.4m) in order to seal the signing of Portuguese wonderkid Joelson, according to A Bola.

The 17-year-old Sporting prodigy has also attracted attention from the likes of Barcelona and Juventus.

Reinier close to Valladolid loan switch

Real Madrid youngster Reinier is set to play next season at Valladolid, reports COPE (via Mundo Deportivo).

The ex-Flamengo teenager joined Madrid in January but has struggled for playing time, and will be allowed to hone his game on loan away from the Bernabeu.

Man City move for Gremio starlet

Manchester City are looking to complete a deal for Gremio youngster Diego Rosa, according to the Daily Mail.

Rosa will only be free to move in October when he turns 18, but the midfielder has made a big impression in both Gremio’s youth divisions and the Brazil Under-17s.

Lanzini and Balbuena can leave West Ham

West Ham United will consider offers for Manuel Lanzini and Fabian Balbuena, claims the Sun.

David Moyes is looking to overhaul his squad this summer, with relegation now virtually impossible following Friday’s 3-1 defeat of Watford.

Barca not planning Xavi approach

Barcelona will not move to replace Quique Setien with Xavi in the immediate future, claims Mundo Deportivo.

The legendary midfielder has long been linked with the coach’s job at Camp Nou, but the troubled atmosphere around Barca appears to rule out his return from Qatar.

Winks’ Tottenham future in doubt

Tottenham’s pursuit of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could force Harry Winks out of the club, reports the Mirror.

Spurs are among a number of clubs interested in the Denmark midfielder, and Winks is the most likely candidate to make way should they close a deal with Southampton.
Gerrard looks for new striker at Rangers
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Steven Gerrard is keen to add another striker to his ranks at Rangers.

Hopefully you will see some additions if we can pull off what we are trying to do in the transfer market,

the ex-Liverpool star explained to reporters per the Daily Record.

It was quite evident after the winter break, when we were getting suspensions or Jermain had his injuries, that we lacked a bit of firepower.

So that is definitely one area we are looking at.

Greenwood set for lucrative new Man Utd deal

Teenager will double current wages with second contract in 12 months

Mason Greenwood is set to be rewarded with his second new Manchester United contract in less than 12 months, reports the Mirror.

The teenager is in line for a pay-raise of almost 100 per cent, pushing his weekly salary up to around ​£40,000.

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