Transfer news and rumours of the day: 19th June, 2016

Premier League

Nemanja Matic on his way to Old Trafford?

- Chelsea star Nemanja Matic was recently linked with a move to Manchester United by Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio, and according to claims from a British newspaper Sunday People, Jose Mourinho is prepared to offer Matteo Darmian in a deal for the Serbian international. Darmian is one of the first names in the Italian starting XI, and Antonio Conte might be tempted to sign him.

- Liverpool were strongly linked to Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic last summer, before he made a move to Real Madrid. The 22-year-old has failed to make an impact at the Santiago Bernabeu and is expected to leave in the hope of more regular playing time next season. According to Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio, Liverpool are prepared to try their luck once again. Real Madrid, however, want to offload Kovacic permanently and don’t want to send him on loan.

- Lille star Sofiane Boufal has also been linked to Liverpool in the last few days, and according to latest reports Arsenal and Chelsea have also entered the race for the Moroccan winger. Le10Sport in France report Arsenal, Chelsea and Southampton are interested in signing Boufal. His agent, Yvan Le Mee, has confirmed he has started negotiations with Barcelona and the Premier League clubs will have some convincing to do.