Sunday Football Transfer Rumors: Bellingham, Mac Allister, Tchouameni, Gavi, Matip, Balogun, Vieira

Manchester City are reportedly in pole position to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund this summer, but the English midfielder, 19, must first assure the club that he is keen to work with manager Pep Guardiola. Brighton value Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister at a hefty £60m-£70m, however they are hopeful of getting more due to interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. Real Madrid have no intention of letting go of France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 23, despite his lack of first team football. Barcelona boss Xavi has stated that he does not believe 18-year-old Spain midfielder Gavi would be content at another club, following speculation of a move to Chelsea. Barcelona and Inter Milan have held talks regarding a potential swap deal involving Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 26, and Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, 30. Chelsea have no plans to sell England Under-21 defender Levi Colwill, 20, who is currently on loan at Brighton, and he will be part of the Blues’ first-team setup next season. Tottenham have initiated negotiations with England defender Eric Dier, 29, over a new three-year contract until 2026, and they want to get it finalised quickly regardless of who takes over as manager. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has given the green light for 31-year-old Cameroon centre-back Joel Matip to leave the club in the summer. Newcastle United have no intention of offering French winger Allan Saint-Maximin a new contract and will entertain offers for the 26-year-old. RB Leipzig are eyeing 21-year-old Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, who is currently impressing on loan at Reims, as a replacement for 25-year-old France forward Christopher Nkunku, who is set to join Chelsea in the summer. Former Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira is top of Nottingham Forest’s shortlist if they decide to part ways with current boss Steve Cooper.