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Barcelona begin talks with Monaco for Thomas Lemar as focus shifts from Christian Eriksen

David Cooper

11:54 08/06/2018

The summer transfer window for Premier League clubs is open, while international deals can be completed from June 8.

That has started a frenzy of speculation as players and coaches look for their next moves.

Across the world of football, there is plenty of activity and stories that have football fans talking.

Here, we look at the latest transfer deals that could happen very soon.

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THOMAS LEMAR

Barcelona have joined the queue of clubs circling for Thomas Lemar as Monaco prepare to lose another star player.

Sport reports that the Blaugrana have already begun talks with the Ligue 1 club for the France international, who is seen as the preferred candidate to upgrade their midfield over Christian Eriksen.

It is thought Lemar will cost in the region of £60-80 million, while Tottenham could demand a higher fee for the Denmark midfielder.

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have also recently expressed an interest in the 22-year-old, while Arsenal failed to land Lemar last summer.

RODRYGO

Real Madrid have sealed a deal to sign Santos wonderkid for €45m (£40m), reports Marca.

Barcelona were also in the mix for the 17-year-old winger, who has been compared to his compatriot Neymar.

Despite his age, Rodrygo has been one of the stars of the Brazilian league this season, scoring five goals in nine appearances.

MEHDI BENATIA and DANIELE RUGANI

Arsenal have contacted Juventus about the availability of defenders Medhi Benatia and Daniele Rugani, according to Calciomercato.

Rugani, 23, is seen as a key part of Juve’s future, and could be tough to pry away from Turin.

Benatia, however, is more likely to move after reportedly falling out with Juventus manager Max Allegri.

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