Transfer gossip: Man United play hard with Real Madrid over David de Gea

David de Higher

Manchester United and Real Madrid are currently playing out an intricate dance over the future of David de Gea. Real know they're the only show in town in terms of where the Spanish keeper wants to play his football, and the player's contract situation also works in their favour. But according to the Sun, United won't let De Gea leave for anything below £25m. Your move, Florentino...

Pog to jog

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has admitted that it would be "difficult to say no" to a huge bid for midfielder Paul Pogba. The Frenchman is very much in demand after a fine season in Turin, with a number of Europe's richest clubs vying for his services Allegri's comments in Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport are bound to encourage the likes of Manchester City and Barcelona. And maybe even his old club United...

English Firm

German publication Bild report that Old Trafford target Roberto Firmino will be moving to England this summer. The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, but the tabloid don't go as far as naming his specific destination. They simply state that Firmino will join the Premier League - but any deal will only be made public after the Copa America.

The best of the rest

*Manchester United will have to cough up Nicolas Otamendi's full £35m release clause if they want to sign the Valencia defender. (Mirror) *Everton are close to completing a deal to bring Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu back to the club in a £3m transfer. (Star) *Tottenham are on the verge of signing Kieran Trippier from Burnley for £3.5m. (Mail) *Liverpool plan to up their original £10m offer for Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne. (Liverpool Echo)