Premier League transfer news: Robert Lewandowski, Anthony Martial, Riyad Mahrez

Premier League transfer news and rumours

Robert Lewandowski: Bayern Munich to Chelsea

Chelsea are set to embark on a summer spending spree and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is top of their transfer target list.

The Polish international, who will captain his nation at the World Cup, has also recently been linked with a move to Real Madrid. Should Bayern decide to sell the 29-year-old he’s likely to have a price tag of more than £100m.

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That fee could lead to Chelsea selling their club-record signing Alvaro Morata in order to pay for Lewandowski. The Spaniard signed for Chelsea for £68m last year but has struggled in front of goal during a disappointing campaign. (The Daily Telegraph)

Willian: Chelsea to Manchester United

While Chelsea plan to sign Robert Lewandowski they could lose Brazilian attacker Willian. The 29-year-old “wants out” at Stamford Bridge and it’s reported that Manchester United are interested, although no formal offer has been made. (Sky Sports)

Anthony Martial: Manchester United to Tottenham

Spurs are keen to sign a forward to “help Harry Kane” – but they’re not looking for an out-and-out striker. Mauricio Pochettino wants someone who can play from the wing or at No.10. That player could be Manchester United’s Anthony Martial, who’s high on Pochettino’s list of targets. (London Evening Standard)

Riyad Mahrez: Leicester City to Manchester City

Riyad Mahrez is set to become Manchester City’s first signing of the summer. The winger’s move to the champions fell through in January but it’s claimed that Leicester are now ready to drop their asking price. (Manchester Evening News)

Matthijs de Ligt: Ajax to Tottenham

Tottenham’s history of transfer dealings with Ajax has put them as favourites to sign teenage defender Matthijs de Ligt. In recent years Spurs have bought Davinson Sanchez, Jan Vertonghen and Christian Eriksen from Ajax. They want de Ligt to be the next player to sign from the Dutch side. (Football.London)

Klopp targets Lascelles and Tarkowski

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants to bolster his defence and is keen on Newcastle United’s Jamaal Lascelles and Burnley’s James Tarkowski. Klopp also has a goalkeeper and another attacker on his summer shopping list. (Independent)

Gianluigi Donnarumma: AC Milan to Liverpool

The goalkeeper on Jurgen Klopp’s shopping list could be AC Milan star Gianluigi Donnarumma. According to reports in Italy, Liverpool could offer £40m plus a player to tempt Milan into selling the 19-year-old stopper. (Daily Express)

Reo Griffiths: Tottenham to Barcelona

Spanish giants Barcelona are plotting a swoop for Spurs “wonderkid” Reo Griffiths. The goal sensation turns 18 on 27 June. (Daily Star)