Contact Deals, Declan Rice £100m update, Raphinha, Taylor-Hart and More

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Its clear Rice’s suitors warned that West Ham star is worth ‘far more than £100m’ 

Declan Rice’s many suitors, with that list, said to include Manchester United and Chelsea, have been warned by David Moyes that the West Ham midfielder is worth “far more than £100 million ($138m).”

Moyes has told Sky Sports: “I don’t agree with the owners that Declan Rice is a £100m footballer. Far, far more than £100m. Far, far more.”

Ibrahimovic eager to extend stay at San Siro

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is eager to extend his stay at San Siro because a day without his AC Milan team-mates “is like one without my children”.

Ibrahimovic has been a talismanic figure in Stefano Pioli’s squad since returning to Milan on a free transfer in January 2020, but only has a few months left to run on his current contract.

The Swedish frontman, who missed the Rossoneri’s latest win against Hellas Verona through injury, claims to be in the dark with regards to a possible renewal, however, he has now made it clear that he would welcome to chance to commit to fresh terms with the club.

Raphinha ‘really happy’ amid Liverpool and Man Utd links

Rafinha may be sparking talk of interest from Liverpool and Manchester United, but the Brazilian forward says he is “really happy” at Leeds.

He has told Sky Sports: “I’m really happy here and feel I’ve adapted well. I think everything’s in place for us to achieve good results in working together.”

Leicester target James Rodriguez

Leicester City has identified Everton midfielder James Rodriguez  according to Don Balon.

The Foxes are eager to add greater creativity to their ranks by signing the Colombian in the summer transfer window.

Rodriguez has appeared in 18 Premier League games for Everton so far this season, scoring five goals.

Milan looking to win race for Milenkovic

Milan are looking to win the race for Fiorentina defender Nicola Milenkovic – according to Calcio Mercato.

The 23-year-old could be available for a reduced price of €30 million (£26m/$36m) this summer, with the Rossoneri poised to swoop.

Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool have also been linked with Milenkovic, who has made 24 Serie A appearances for Fiorentina so far this season.

Nikola Milenkovic Fiorentina 2020-2021

Arsenal table fresh contract offer for Taylor-Hart

Arsenal has tabled a fresh contract offer for teenage winger Kido Taylor-Hart – according to The Sun.

The 18-year-old is reportedly attracting attention for clubs in Germany, Belgium and Holland, with the Gunners eager to tie him down to renewal in order to ward off potential suitors.

Taylor-Hart has recorded six goals and four assists in nine appearances for Arsenal’s U18s so far this season.

Lacazette offered to Barca & Juve (Calcio Mercato)

Arsenal star edging close to a summer exit

Alexandre Lacazette’s agent has offered the Arsenal striker to Barcelona and Juventus – according to Calcio Mercato.

The Gunners want the Frenchman to sign a new contract, but he is seeking a new challenge away from Emirates Stadium.

Atletico Madrid has also been sounded out over a possible deal for Lacazette, who has hit nine goals in 23 Premier League games for Arsenal this term.

Alexandre Lacazette, Arsenal, Premier League 2020-21.

Coman relaxed about Bayern future

Kingsley Coman is relaxed about his future at Bayern Munich – according to Kicker.

The 24-year-old, whose current deal expires in 2023, has rejected the club’s first extension offer.

Coman will hold out for the best possible terms before signing on the dotted line, having been heavily linked with Manchester United last year.

DONE DEALS

Columbus Crew sign Matan

Columbus Crew have signed Romanian midfielder Alexandru Matan, according to the Columbus Dispatch.

The 21-year-old midfielder is set to arrive from Viitorul Constanta and it is not thought that he will take up a designated player position on the roster.

Harry Kewell sacked by Oldham