Welcome to The Sportsman's daily transfer round-up bringing you the latest gossip from the papers and online.
The dust is only just settling on Germany's stunning 2-1 win over Sweden at the World Cup and yet the transfer rumour mill is already whirring into gear this morning. Despite producing a comically inept performance and getting sent off at the Rostov Arena on Saturday night, the German centre-half Jerome Boateng has been linked with a potential move to the Premier League this summer as The Mirror are reporting that Liverpool could be ready to go head-to-head-to-head with Manchester United and Manchester City for the Bayern Munich defender's signature.
There could be another high-profile departure from Bayern as Sport are suggesting that Thiago Alcantara could be set to return to La Liga, with Barcelona and Real Madrid vying for his signature. Alcantara signed for Bayern for £25m in 2013 and the Bundesliga outfit could be set to make a handsome profit as they are ready to sell the Spanish midfielder for around £70m.
Real Madrid have also been linked with a sensational move for Neymar as the Spanish giants are monitoring Paris St-Germain's financial situation with interest. PSG need to raise £40m by next Friday as they bid to back into line with Financial Fair Play rules and they may have to sell one of their star assets in the next few weeks.
Any move from Real Madrid could hinge on the success of Liverpool's attempts to sign Marco Asensio from the Bernabeu club as Diario Gol believe the Reds are ready to make a £158m for the highly rated midfielder, who carries a release clause of a whopping €700m in his contract!
PSG could also face bids from Manchester City and Manchester United for Kylian Mbappe as the Premier League duo are ready to go head-to-head for his signature, according to The Mirror. Mbappe was actually on loan with PSG from Monaco last season but will join the Ligue 1 club permanently for a fee of £166m this summer. However, PSG's financial issues ensure Mbappe could be shipped on swiftly.
In the Premier League, Everton are hoping to bolster their options in the centre of midfielder and they have been linked with Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek, as well as the out-of-contract Jack Wilshere.
The Daily Star are reporting that Bournemouth's Asmir Begovic, who only joined the Cherries for £10m last summer, is wanted by Napoli and Fenerbahce.
Finally, Bristol City's £9m-rated defender Aden Flint is wanted by Burnley as Sean Dyche looks to strengthen his squad before the Clarets start their Europa League qualifying campaign. Flint's contract is due to run until 2021, although Middlesbrough and Fulham are also ready to test the Robins' resolve with a bid.
