Transfer news RECAP: Latest news and gossip as Liverpool close in on James Milner






We'll bring you everything from gossip to done deals throughout the day as Premier League clubs look to build and rebuild their squads ahead of next season

James Milner, Jackson Martinez and Theo Walcott


Welcome to another day of transfer news and deals. Christian Benteke's agent has been prank called by a member of the public, and revealed that the striker would NOT sign a new dew deal at Aston Villa.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are closing in on a deal for James Milner and are also due to have crunch talks with Brendan Rodgers in the next 48 hours.
Theo Walcott, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool, wants assurances from Arsenal over playing time before committing his future to the Gunners.
If Walcott decides his future lies elsewhere, Jackson Martinez is an option for the Gunners. The Colombian forward has been told he's free to leave Porto.
8:17 am
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Good morning and welcome to the only place to find out all the very latest happenings in the transfer market on this Tuesday morning.
Today promises to be an eventful affair as clubs from around Europe look to build and rebuild their squads.
It's all happening at Liverpool with the Reds eyeing a number of Premier League stars as well various players from overseas.
Brendan Rodgers is also due meet with Liverpool bosses within the next 24 hours to discuss his future at the club.
Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are all also on the look out for a deal, and we'll keep you updated throughout the day with all the latest news, gossip and completed deals.
So just sit back and relax as we serve all your transfer needs...
8:25 am
Alex Richards
Lloris considering move
Hugo Lloris has admitted that he is thinking about his future amid reported interest from Manchester United.
However, the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper has revealed that there is no buyout clause in his contract at White Hart Lane - confirming what Mirror Sport exclusively revealed on Saturday.
In an interview with L'Equipe, Lloris said: "We do not know what can happen. There is one important thing: there is a time to think about yourself - but when that time is over and the season starts, you are fully involved in the club's project."
Asked by the French publication whether now was the time to be thinking over his future, he said: "VoilĂ . But we cannot control everything."

Rex Features Hugo Lloris makes a save
 
8:30 am
Darren Lewis
Walcott wants assurances
FA Cup Final hero Theo Walcott will discuss where he is to be used and how often as part of his contract talks with Arsenal.
Advisors for Walcott, who has just a year left on his £90,000-a-week deal, will finally sit down with the Gunners this week to talk about a new long-term agreement.
As well as seeking more game time, however, the 26-year-old England forward is keen to find a balance between playing out wide and up front with recent displays strengthening his case.
It is an issue that also surfaced during Walcott’s last contract negotiations.
He is set to make it clear in this week’s discussions that he is NOT pushing to play as the main striker in every game.
The former Southampton starlet accepts he is better suited in wider areas, while Arsenal’s first-choice frontman, Olivier Giroud, has scored 19 goals in all competitions this season.

David Price
 
8:45 am
Micah Richards considering his options
Micah Richards turned down a bumper contract at Manchester City last season in order to find first team football.
He moved to Serie A on loan but struggled for game time with Fiorentina.
Richards says his time in Italy has improved him as a player, but he's ready to move on.
So, what are his options?
"The Premier League is fantastic but I had my best season at City under Roberto Mancini and obviously he's at Inter Milan now, so maybe that could be an option," he told the Daily Mail.

Gabriele Maltinti
 
8:51 am
Liverpool close to securing Milner deal
Liverpool are close to finalising a deal for Manchester City midfielder James Milner, reports Neil Jones.
The Reds are keen on the out-of-contract England international and will hold advanced talks later this week.
Milner has long been identified as one of Liverpool’s top targets, and has been reluctant to commit his future to City due to concerns over playing time.
And now Liverpool are confident of agreeing a deal that would see the 29-year-old move to Anfield on a free transfer on July 1.
A number of other clubs, including Arsenal, have expressed an interest in the versatile former Aston Villa man, but it looks increasingly as though it is Liverpool who have won the race.
Fans will hope he proves more of a success than the last ex-City player they signed.