Football News & Transfer Tracker For June 24, 2016

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New Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will make a statement signing during the summer transfer window, with Juventus’ France midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, a priority. (Manchester Evening News)

Borussia Dortmund have changed their stance and are now saying Manchester United target Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 27, is available for £30.6m. The Armenia forward has one year remaining on his contract. (Kicker – in German)

Liverpool have rejected an £8m bid from Swansea for midfielder Joe Allen, 26, who left the Liberty Stadium for Anfield four years ago. (Daily Mirror)

The Reds will step up their efforts to sign Southampton’s Senegal forward Sadio Mane, 24, in a £30m deal next week. (Telegraph)

Former Nice boss Claude Puel has emerged as the frontrunner for the Southampton manager’s job. (Telegraph)

Manchester City are leading the chase to sign Dinamo Zagreb’s 19-year-old midfielder Ante Coric, who is part of Croatia’s squad at Euro 2016, for £6m.(Daily Mail)

France midfielder Samir Nasri, 28, will have talks with new Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola next week as he wants to stay at the club. (Daily Mirror)

Meanwhile, Guardiola has made Everton defender John Stones, 22, his number one transfer target. (Marca)

Paris St-Germain have sacked manager Laurent Blanc, with the former France defender receiving a £16.85m pay off from the club. (L’Equipe – in French)

Watford have offered a new contract to striker Troy Deeney, 27, after Leicester had a £25m bid rejected for the player. (Watford Observer)

Premier League champions Leicester remain interested in signing Burnley defender Michael Keane, 23, despite having an initial £10m bid rejected. (Leicester Mercury)

However, the Foxes have actually made three bids of £10m, £11m and £12m for Keane, all of which have been turned down. Sean Dyche’s side are holding out for £14m for the centre-back. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland are in negotiations with Russian side Rubin Kazan for the permanent signing of midfielder Yann M’Vila, 25, who spent last season on loan at the Black Cats. (Sunderland Echo)

Stoke have made a bid of £19.6m for Napoli forward Manolo Gabbiadini, 24, who scored nine goals in 31 games last season. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham remain in negotiations to sign Besiktas winger Gokhan Tore, 24, on a season-long loan with a view to making it a permanent deal next summer. (Sky Sports)

West Brom are not interested in signing Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew, 30, who is out of contract next month. (Birmingham Mail)

Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have had a £2m bid rejected by Aston Villa for winger Scott Sinclair, 27. (Daily Express)

Southampton want to sign Northern Ireland goalkeeper Michael McGovern, 32, who is available on a free transfer after leaving Scottish Premiership side Hamilton Academical. (Sun)

Premier League newcomers Burnley are interested in signing Crystal Palace midfielder Joe Ledley, 29, who is at Euro 2016 with Wales.(Croydon Advertiser)

Swansea, Middlesbrough and Aston Villa are all interested in signing Reading’s Wales full-back Chris Gunter, 26, who is available for £1m. (Daily Mirror)

Bournemouth have agreed a £7.7m deal for sign striker Lys Mousset, 20, from French side Le Havre. (Squawka)

Oxford United have set a £3m valuation on striker Kemar Roofe, 23, who has been linked with a move to Championship side Leeds. (Oxford Mail)

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