TRANSFER ZONE - June 19th 2016

• Manchester United have been asked to stump £125 million to land Juventus and France Superstar Paul Pogba. In a similar development, new boss, Jose Mourinho is poised to strengthen his defence line with a move for another Juventus star and Italian defence ace Leonardo Bonucci. In other news, the Portuguese tactician is considering a swap deal involving Matteo Darmian and Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic. Reports suggest that the new boss is planning a clear-out involving Juan Mata, Marouane Fellaini, Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay.

• Manchester City are set to complete the £37.5 million signing of Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos. New Boss Pep Guardiola has identified the 26-year-old German as a top midfield target. In a related development, the Spanish boss has also lined up a move for Celta Vigo winger and Arsenal target Nolito who has a £14 million release clause in his contract. 

• Arsenal are considering a £16 million move for Manchester United's Daley Blind. Reports suggest that the 26-year-old Dutch is set to be axed under new Manager Jose Mourinho. In other news, Arsenal have reportedly completed the signing of Nigeria starlet Kelechi Nwakali and is set to hand the 18-year-old Nigerian shirt number 25 next season. In another development, the club is set offer Arsene Wenger a new three-year deal to keep him at the Emirate stadium until 2019.

• European Champions Real Madrid are eyeing Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas for a move which could upset Barcelona fans. In another development, the Santiago Bernabeu club have also joined in the race for the signature of France superstar Paul Pogba.   

• Liverpool have been asked to fork out £40 million for Southampton and Senegalese forward Sadio Mane. The Anfield Club are also lining up a £23.5 million move for Real Madrid and Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic.  

• Chelsea face competition from Arsenal and Barcelona for the signature of £20 million-rated Lille striker Sofiane Boufal. In another development, Italian midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini has been linked with a move to Chelsea. 

• Newcastle United have slapped a £25 milllion price tag on Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum amidst interest from Everton.

• Sunderland have lined up an audacious move for Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko. Club boss Sam Allardyce is poised to bring the 30-year-old Roma striker back to the premier league.