Transfer rumour roundup: London giants lock horns over Hoffenheim hot-shot Asllani; Celtic lead race for Bodo/Glimt star
Transfer rumour roundup: London giants lock horns over Hoffenheim hot-shot Asllani; Celtic lead race for Bodo/Glimt star Today's transfer rumours include a Chelsea and Tottenham tussle for Hoffenheim hot-shot Fisnik Asllani and Manchester United 's asking price for Joshua Zirkzee. Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly set their sights on Fisnik Asllani. The Kosovan's caught the eye of the London rivals after a breakout Bundesliga campaign at Hoffenheim.
BILD believe the nine-goal forward will have his pick of clubs in the summer, with Bayern Munich also considering cherry-picking their divisional rivals. It's set to be a busy summer at Manchester United, as the Red Devils clear out the deadwood. Turkish outlet Sporx claim Altay Bayindir is set for Besiktas and could form part of a surprise swap deal for ex-Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.
Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund hope to persuade the soon to be out-of-contract Jadon Sancho back to the Westfalenstadion for a third spell ( The Times ), while Juventus have been told it will cost €25m to sign Joshua Zirkzee ( Tuttosport) . Let's hope that fax machine is working... Across town, John Stone s is preparing to bid farewell to Manchester City .
The decorated defender's deal is up in the summer and an extension appears unlikely. Everton are keen to re-sign their former favourite, a decade on from his departure. TEAMtalk tell us that Stones is open to a return to Merseyside.
Bodo/Glimt's fairytale run in Europe is over, but heroes of their campaign are in demand. Celtic are reportedly leading the chase for Kasper Høgh , despite competition from Leeds United . Høgh's hit 45 goals in 88 games for the Norwegian outfit, including five in the Champions League this season.