Today's Gossip: United's Main Target Emerges; Van Dijk Favours Anfield Move

Manchester United have three candidates in mind to replace David de Gea, while Leonardo Bonucci could be heading to the Premier League in a £48m deal, according to Tuesday’s newspapers.

Manchester United Draw Up Three-Man Keeper Wishlist

Manchester United keeper David de Gea will be replaced by either Joe Hart, Samir Handanovic or Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to reports on Tuesday.

With speculation mounting that the back-to-back European champions are plotting a world-record goalkeeper bid for De Gea, United boss Jose Mourinho has been drawing up a list of names to replace the Spaniard.

And the Daily Mail claims Hart, who is set to be shown the door by neighbouring Manchester City, is top of their wishlist.

Hart is poised to return to the Premier League after a season-long loan in Serie A in Italy and Mourinho believes the England No 1 could effortlessly fill the void.

It was previously felt City would not allow Hart to join a direct rival, especially their cross-city neighbours, but it’s felt their stance has softened and a deal could be struck should United be reluctantly forced to cash in on De Gea.

The England stopper is joined by AC Milan starlet Donnarumma and Inter’s Handanovic – but it’s felt a deal for Hart would be the easiest to complete.

Gunners Confirm Kolasinac

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Sead Kolasinac on a Bosman free transfer, their first capture of the summer.

The Gunners have announced he will sign a long-term contract and "subject to the completion of all regulatory processes, the defender will start pre-season training in July".

Chelsea Turn Attentions Back To Bonucci

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte still fancies his chances of landing £48m Juventus star Leonardo Bonucci, according to reports on Tuesday.

The Sun claims the Italian remains very much on Chelsea’s shopping list this summer, with Conte ready to turn his attention back to the Italian stalwart amid reports they are to miss out on Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk.

And there are further claims that a deal with Chelsea could be struck after the Daily Express claimed Juventus have lined up Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij as a replacement for Bonucci.

It’s claimed Chelsea are willing to offer the centre-back a four year deal worth £115,000-a-week as they seek a replacement for John Terry, who left Stamford Bridge this summer.

Now 30 years old, Bonucci knows this is likely to be his last big contract and a move to the Premier League is said to be of interest to the 69-times capped Italy defender.

Morata Emerges As United's Main Target

Manchester United have been linked with Andrea Belotti, Alvaro Morata and Romelu Lukaku in recent weeks -- and the Telegraph reports that there is now a favourite.

It says Real Madrid striker Morata "is United's top target as they aim to make the key signing to succeed Zlatan Ibrahimovic as their main centre-forward."

With Ibrahimovic sidelined for some time after knee surgery, Jose Mourinho wants to augment his attack and Morata "is regarded as a more viable option than Torino's Belotti or Everton's Lukaku."

Madrid are thought likely to want around £50 million for him -- half the £100m Everton will demand for Lukaku -- while Belotti is valued at close to £90m.

Another reason for United switching their striker focus could be Bayern Munich's reported entry into the chase for Lukaku.

The Manchester Evening News, citing sources close to the player, says the Bundesliga champions are firmly in contention, with his father thought to favour a move to Germany.

The MEN also reports that United could yet sign Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, who "has not agreed anything concrete with Chelsea" and is interested in a switch to Old Trafford following qualification for the Champions League.

Wenger Holding Out Hope Over Mbappe

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger "has not completely given up on a potential world record deal for Monaco star Kylian Mbappe," according to the Telegraph.

It reports that Wenger aims to make two major signings "and while beating Real Madrid to Mbappe is unlikely, Arsenal hope to persuade the France striker that his immediate development would be best served by first moving to the Premier League."

Here's the sort of competition they face -- the Independent says Madrid "are set to offer €135m."

And it adds that Monaco "are in no rush to sell, having already brought in some €50m from the sale of Bernardo Silva to Manchester City" and with Benjamin Mendy expected to follow him to City for another big fee.

Meanwhile, the future of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could soon become clearer, with the Telegraph saying that although Liverpool are interested "contract talks with Arsenal have progressed positively and there is optimism that agreement can be reached."

Van Dijk Sets His Sights On Anfield

Sources have told ESPN FC that Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk has informed Liverpool they are his preferred destination this summer.

Jurgen Klopp's side appear to have won the race to sign the in-demand centre-half, who was at also near the top of Chelsea and Manchester City's wishlists.

Speculation over where Chelsea striker Diego Costa might ply his trade next season continues to swirl.

Although Costa has said he would only consider leaving if he could return to Atletico Madrid, the upholding of Atleti's transfer ban rules that option out for now.

And the London Evening Standard reports that AC Milan are ready to tempt him to quit Stamford Bridge after Morata opted against a return to Serie A.

Others

Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen, 25, has spoken out on rumours linking him with Barcelona, admitting a move would be tempting

Pepe has agreed a deal to join Paris Saint-Germain from Real Madrid on a free in a two-year deal that will take him past his 36th birthday (The Sun)

United and Inter Milan have started talks with Real in a bid to sign £60m-rated James Rodriguez (The Sun)

Chelsea and Manchester United are on alert as £65m pair Douglas Costa and Renato Sanches have been told they are “allowed to leave” Bayern Munich (The Sun)

Barcelona’s new manager Ernesto Valverde is planning to make a fresh £45m bid to sign Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin, 22 (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United, Tottenham and Everton are all showing interest in 16-year-old Bolton Wanderers prospect Max Broughton (Daily Mail)

Alvaro Negredo: On target for Middlesbrough in cup

West Brom have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Middlesbrough striker Alvaro Negredo, 31, after the Spaniard revealed his desire to remain in the Premier League (The Sun)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is closing in on £40m deal for Tottenham star Kyle Walker (Daily Star)

Celtic’s Moussa Dembele is in talks with AC Milan following significant transfer interest (Daily Star)

Real Madrid supremo Florentino Perez is a eyeing a cut-price raid for injured Chelsea star Eden Hazard (Daily Star)

Lionel Messi has reportedly urged Barcelona bigwigs to consider signing Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho and Leicester ace Riyad Mahrez (Daily Star)

Chelsea have been handed a boost in the chase for Romelu Lukaku with the news he would prefer a move back to the Blues than to Manchester United (Daily Star)

Liverpool have cooled their interest in Fulham’s teenage defender Ryan Sessegnon (Daily Star)

Southampton are trying to hijack Newcastle’s move for Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ruben Semedo, as a potential replacement for Virgil van Dijk (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United have a new rival in the race to sign Everton striker Romelu Lukaku after Bayern Munich joined the race for the Belgian’s services (Daily Mirror)

Real have made a staggering £118m second bid for Manchester United and Arsenal target Kylian Mbappe (The Sun)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dropped a major transfer hint on Kylian Mbappe – and warned the young Monaco striker must join a club where he will be the main man (Daily Mirror)

West Ham have joined Watford and West Brom in pursuit of Montpellier striker Steve Mounie (Daily Mirror)

Hull City left-back Andy Robertson has told Liverpool to wait to find out if they can land him this summer (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United have received a boost in their efforts to sign Ivan Perisic because of Inter Milan’s financial constraints (Daily Express)

Manchester City are willing to sanction Nolito’s loan move back to Spain – so long as his wages are paid in full (Daily Express)

Pepe Reina: Napoli goalkeeper linked with Liverpool return

Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri says he wants Pepe Reina to stay at the Serie A club, amid interest from Newcastle United (Daily Express)

Arsenal are close to a new deal with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and have not lost hope over the chase for Kylian Mbappe (Daily Telegraph)

Alvaro Morata has emerged as Manchester United’s top transfer target as they aim to make the key signing to succeed Zlatan Ibrahmovic as their main centre-forward (Daily Telegraph)

Tammy Abraham: Wanted by Galatasaray

Newcastle United are close to completing the loan signing of Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham after they were reassured the England U21 star wants to move to the north-east (Daily Telegraph)

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes is keen to move to Sunderland but is asking for reassurances over the budget for next season (Daily Telegraph)

Hull City are ready to offer Leonid Slutsky their vacant manager’s role, with the Russian citing the help he has received from Roman Abramovich as a major factor (The Times)

Ed Woodward, Manchester United’s executive vice-chairman, has assured Anthony Martial he has a future at Old Trafford (The Times)

West Brom’s chief medic has aimed criticism at his England counterparts for failing to act upon medical advice concerning Jack Livermore (The Times)