Manchester United reject the chance to sign Neymar, Tottenham will have to pay €50 million to sign Dani Ceballos and more Premier League transfer news: June 25, 2019

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Newcastle and Manchester United

Newcastle United have confirmed that manager Rafa Benitez is set to leave the club after his contract expires in a week’s time. The Magpies announced this news by expressing their disappointment.

In an official statement, Newcastle stated that the club worked hard to get the Spaniard to sign a new deal. However, after extended talks, they have conceded defeat in the pursuit to get the former Real Madrid manager to sign a new deal.

“It is with disappointment that we announce manager Rafael Benitez will leave Newcastle United upon the expiry of his contract on June 30, 2019.

“We have worked hard to extend Rafa's contract over a significant period of time, however it has not been - and will not be - possible to reach an agreement with Rafa and his representatives.”

The statement also added that the coaching staff of the former Liverpool boss will also leave with him before adding that they are thankful to Benitez and the fans for their effort and patience.

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“Rafa's coaching staff, Paco de Miguel Moreno, Antonio Gomez Perez and Mikel Antia, will also leave the club on June 30.

“We would like to thank Rafa and his coaching team for their efforts over the last three years and their significant contribution to what has been collectively achieved.

“We would also like to thank our supporters, players and staff for their patience during a period of uncertainty.

“The process to appoint a successor will now begin.”

Meanwhile, according to the Independent, Manchester United were offered the chance to sign Neymar in a straight swap deal involving Paul Pogba. However, the Red Devils rejected it because the cost would be excessive for the Red Devils and two, Ed Woodward wants to keep Pogba.

Wan-Bissaka and Dani Ceballos

Aaron Wan-Bissaka was tremendous last season for Crystal Palace, which is why he is highly-coveted by top clubs around Europe. And according to BBC Sport, the Red Devils are hopeful of landing him in the summer.

According to the report, the talks between the two clubs are ongoing but that the deal hasn’t reached a point of completion as of yet. Crystal Palace reportedly want £50 million for their prized asset.

Meanwhile, heading towards London, Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos. The Spaniard has shown signs of brilliance in the ongoing U21 Euros but Zidane doesn’t have him in his plans.

According to AS, Madrid president Florentino Perez and managing director Jose Angel Sanchez rate Ceballos highly but Zidane wants him gone. Spurs, the report adds, are best-placed to sign him and that Madrid won’t sell him for anything less than €50 million.

Armando Izzo on Premier League links

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Torino star Armando Izzo has been linked with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United and the defender has claimed that he is honoured to be linked to them.

He also added that he wants to show how his worth at Torino and not just be called a “good player” but something more. Izzo also seemed confident in his abilities as a defender, claiming that there isn’t another more determined or stronger than him in Italian football apart from Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini.

“For now I’m happy. Everyone likes to be courted. I have four years left on my contract at Torino, and I want to show my worth: I don’t like just being called a good player. I’m worth more,” the defender was quoted as saying.

“Among Italian defenders, other than Chiellini, I don’t see others stronger or more determined than I am. I’m honoured to wear Torino’s shirt and I will spill blood until the last day I wear it.”

Mateo Kovacic and Nicolas Pepe

According to a report from Kicker, Manchester United and West Ham United are the two Premier League clubs that have shown interest in Ozan Kabak. The player can leave Stuttgart for just €15 million following their relegation to the second division. Bayern are also reported to be pushing for him.

Meanwhile, another player from the French Ligue 1 who is being tracked by a multitude of clubs is Nicolas Pepe. The likes of Tottenham, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with him.

However, according to Telefoot, Inter have offered €75 million for the talented forward. They also add that the player is yet to make a decision regarding it as he is currently with the national team.

The French club, too, haven’t yet made a decision as this might just drag for a bit longer than all the interested parties would hope.

Tottenham transfers

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Tottenham haven’t signed a single player since the January transfer window of 2018. Despite going two windows – an entire season – without adding a new player to their squad, they reached the finals of the Champions League this year.

And now, Spurs might break the drought by making their first signing in over a year-and-a-half. According to a report from Standard, the Lilywhites are hopeful of signing Leeds star Jack Clarke.

While the deal hasn’t reach completion yet, the Londoners are still in discussion with Leeds over a potential move that could cost £8.5 million along with add-ons. The report also claims that the youngster could compete for a first-team spot at Spurs next season.

The report also adds that the Lilywhites are still working on a deal to bring French midfielder Tanguy Ndombele from Lyon as he is their top priority for this window.

Edited by Aaditya Narayan