Manchester United to hijack deal for Barcelona's number one target and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 6th August, 2017

Bundesliga

The 23-year old has emerged as Bayern Munich's top target

Bayern Munich want Eric Dier

The Sun claim that Carlo Ancelotti is worried by his team's form in the pre season and understands that his side lacks a utility midfield player. The Bavarians have identified Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier as a potential target and ready to bid £50 million for the talented Englishman. Spurs do not have the intention of selling the 23-year old after already losing one of their first team player in Kyle Walker to Manchester City.

Stoke City to sign former Schalke man

The Potters are very close in their pursuit of the current free agent, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. The Sentinel understands that the Cameroon forward is seen by the Stoke board as a replacement for Marco Arnautovic who joined West Ham United recently. The 28-year old is a versatile forward and last played for the German giants, Schalke.