TRANSFER GOSSIPS: Transfer gossips from European newspapers Monday June 20, 2022

Tammy Abraham could be back in the Premier League soon, with Arsenal and Man United interested in the ex-Chelsea star. The 24-year-old forward is reported to have caught the attention of a number of clubs last season having enjoyed an impressive campaign with AS Roma, scoring 17 goals in 37 Serie A appearances; but it is the Gunners and Erik ten Hag's United who are understood to be leading the race. (Corriere dello Sport.)

Abraham joined the Giallorossi from Chelsea last season, the Blues will have the first option to sign Abraham should they wish to bring him back to Stamford Bridge for £69 million. However, a move could prove difficult, with indications that Abraham is happy in Italy and has no plans to leave the Estadio Olimpico. (ESPN)

Abraham reportedly enjoyed working under Roma boss Jose Mourinho last season, and Abraham helped secure the club the Europa Conference League title. (ESPN)

- Manchester United are preparing to make a new proposal to Barcelona next week, as they look to secure a deal for Frenkie de Jong. United boss Ten Hag has reportedly made the 25-year-old midfielder a key target this summer, and the Blaugrana could be prepared to move him on as they look to raise funds to make reinforcements in other areas of the team. ( Fabrizio Romano)

Celtic and Udinese are set to battle it out for Metz star Amadou Mbengue. The 20-year-old midfielder attracted plenty of interest in January from the Bundesliga, but it now looks as though more clubs across Europe will join the race for his signature. Mbengue is set to become a free agent on June 30, having yet to agree new terms with Les Grenats. (Foot Mercato)

Mario Gotze's future looks set to see him return to the Bundesliga, with reports suggesting he is edging closer to a move to Eintracht Frankfurt. Talks are reported to be scheduled for next week, with the 30-year-old PSV Eindhoven midfielder reportedly choosing the Europa League champions as his next destination. Gotze also is on the radar of Benfica. (Sport1)

Liverpool are interested in signing Marco Asensio. Despite recent reports suggesting that the Reds had concluded their transfer business in terms of incoming signings this summer, the latest indicates that Jurgen Klopp has identified Asensio as a target. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder made 31 appearances for Real Madrid in LaLiga last season, scoring 10 goals. (Sport)

River Plate will restart talks with Atletico Junior as they look to complete a move for Miguel Borja. It is reported that the Colombian club could be persuaded to allow the 29-year-old forward to leave for the right fee, with River understood to be preparing to make an offer in the next week. The Colombia international scored eight goals in 11 games in the Liga Dimayor regular season, and he has since scored twice in six matches during the playoffs. (Pipe Sierra)

Tottenham are hoping to pip north London rivals Arsenal in the race for Manchester City's 25-year-old Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus with the offer of Champions League football. (Mirror)

Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling, 27, has been asking people about life in west London amid interest from Chelsea. (Athletic)

Chelsea's initial bid of £21.5m for Sterling has been turned down. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea could also enquire with Manchester City about 27-year-old Netherlands defender Nathan Ake. (Telegraph, subscription required)

Chelsea and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 29, is poised to return to Inter Milan with a loan fee of £8.5m plus add-ons agreed between the clubs. (Mail)

Manchester United are considering a fresh bid for 25-year-old Barcelona and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong. (Fabrizio Romano)

Wolves and Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 25, is on United's list of possible options if they fail to sign De Jong. (Fabrizio Romano, via givemesport)

Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly, 28, from Manchester United. (Mirror)

The Magpies have also been told they must pay £50m to sign 22-year-old Bayer Leverkusen and France winger Moussa Diaby. (Sun)

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, has welcomed Manchester United's quest to sign a new striker. (Express)

Netherlands manager and former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal played a part in stopping Ajax's Dutch defender Jurrien Timber, 21, moving to Old Trafford. (Marcel van der Kraan, Sky Sports)

The agent of Chelsea and England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek says former Blues boss Maurizio Sarri is interested in signing the 26-year-old for Lazio. (Metro)

Ajax have set a 40m euro (£34.3m) asking price for Sebastien Haller, with Borussia Dortmund interested in the 27-year-old Ivory Coast forward. (90min)

Sunderland, Huddersfield and Bristol City have made £1m plus bids for AFC Wimbledon's 21-year-old English midfielder Jack Rudoni. (Sun)