26th June RUMOURS OF THE DAY
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Napoli want £67m - the buyout clause - for Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, 27, a target for Arsenal, Liverpool and AC Milan
The Guardian - 26th June
Real Madrid have rejected Manchester United s £35m offer for defender Sergio Ramos, 29, with the English club considering an improved bid.
Daily Mail - 26th June
Manchester United are close to signing Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 25, for £24m, meaning they will not sign Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 30.
Daily Star - 26th June
Manchester City are considering challenging neighbours United for signature of Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi
Daily Mirror - 26th June
Liverpool are still keen on Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke but will only step up their pursuit of the 24-year-old if Aston Villa are willing to compromise on their £32.5m asking price.
The Times - 26th June