SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Koscielny On Arsenal Strike Over Contract, Lukaku Priced At £90m

NAIROBI, Kenya- Real Madrid CF have a clear run in the chase for Paul Pogba after Juventus FC reportedly ended their interest in the want away Manchester United FC midfielder while a contract dispute is the reason behind the strike by Arsenal FC captain, Laurent Koscielny.

Everton FC are on the verge of completing the signing of Manchester City wing back Fabian Delph with manager Marco Silva looking for a leader in the dressing room while Inter Milan will have to part with 90 million pounds to sign Romelu Lukaku from United.

In the other notable piece of the SportPesa News transfer juice from Saturday, find out which Japanese star is on the verge of joining Antoine Griezmann at FC Barcelona.

Juve end Pogba interest

Juventus have ended their interest in Paul Pogba, leaving Real Madrid with a clear run at signing the £150million Manchester United midfielder this summer.

The French World Cup winner has made clear his intentions to leave United but a return to Juventus, where he spent four successful years between 2012 and 2016, won't be happening. READ MORE

Everton close in on Man City's Delph

Everton are set to sign midfielder Fabian Delph from Manchester City for a fee of £8.5million which could rise to £10m with add-ons, PA understands.

The 29-year-old England international, who had 12 months remaining on his contract, will end a four-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. READ MORE

Koscielny on strike over contract row

Laurent Koscielny refused to go on Arsenal's preseason tour because of doubts about the club's desire to keep him, sources have told ESPN FC.

Arsenal captain Koscielny, 33, has one year left on his contract and wanted to commit to two more seasons but received no offer from the Gunners despite being open to an option based on appearances and bonuses. READ MORE

Lukaku priced at 90m pounds

Inter Milan are likely to have to cough up around £90 million to stand any chance of signing Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United this summer.

Despite Piero Ausilio, the Inter sporting director, meeting with United officials in London on Friday, the Italian club have still to make a formal offer for Lukaku. READ MORE

Barca set to sign Japanese star

Kashima Antlers have agreed a deal to sell forward Hiroki Abe to Barcelona, the Japanese club have announced.

The deal, reported to be worth around €2 million, is subject to the 20-year-old, who made his international debut for Japan in the Copa America last month, agreeing personal terms and passing a medical in Spain. READ MORE