Today's Football Nods

Barcelona are reportedly looking at defenders from Tottenham and Chelsea who could be included in a potential swap deal for 27-year-old Philippe Countinho.

Inter Milan are planning to make a £27m bid this summer for Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin even though the 25-year-old Spaniard has three years left on his current deal.

Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller said he would welcome linking up at club level with Bayer Leverkusen and Germany midfielder Kai Havertz, 21, who is tipped with a move away from Leverkusen this summer.

Highly-rated Birmingham City 17-year-old Jude Bellingham seems set to to turn down a move to Manchester United and join Borussia Dortmund instead.

Corentin Tolliso, Bayern Munich midfielder's agent has denied reports he has held talks with Manchester United over a transfer for the 25-year-old Frenchman.

There have been taljs between Juventus and Barcelona over a potential swap deal featuring midfielders Miralem Pjanic,30, and 23-year-old Arthur Melo.

Chelsea's planned summer transfer spending is set to be boosted by £13.5m thanks to the sale of 25-year-old Mario Pasalic to Atalanta where he has been on loan for the last two years.

Wolves have become the latest Premier League club to show interest in the 23-year-old Rennes defender Axel Disai and have put in a £13.5m for the Frenchman.

Midfielder N'Golo Kante,29, could be sold to Real Madrid by Chelsea this summer in order to raise transfer funds.

Tottenham are increasingly confident of agreeing a new contract with midfielder Eric Dier this summer, before the 26-year-old enters the final year of his deal.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo but despite being keen to get rid of some of their high pay, the Serie A club are not willing to sell the 20-year-old.

Arsenal target Thomas Partey wants to to remain at Atletico Madrid on increased wages amid rumours over his future. The Ghanian midfielder has a £45m release clause in his contract.

Source: Metro Sport