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Aston Villa are closing in on a deal to sign Luton Town midfielder Ross Barkley, according to The Guardian and Fabrizio Romano.

FootballTransfers revealed last month that Man Utd also admire the former Chelsea player.

Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner believes that his side's strong end to the season could help convince players like Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze to stay.

Olise, in particular, has been linked with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd.

Chelsea managerial target Roberto de Zerbi is keen on taking over at AC Milan after his Brighton exit, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

Fabrizio Romano has linked Chelsea to Leeds star Crysencio Summerville.

“They [Chelsea] are one of the names being linked with Leeds United’s talented young winger Crysencio Summerville," the journalist explained to Caught Offside.

"The race is open, but with nothing close or imminent right now. There are really many clubs tracking him – I already reported about Liverpool last month, and for sure, Summerville is expected to get a top club chance in the summer, but again, nothing is close now.”

Man Utd have entered the race to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli.

The star Serie A forward will likely leave Naples this summer and has a release clause of €130 million.

Chelsea, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have all been credited with an interest previously, but Il Corriere dello Sport now reports that the Red Devils are keen on bringing Osimhen to Old Trafford.

Joe Cole believes Chelsea must do all they can to keep Conor Gallagher.

The midfielder is one of the club captains at Stamford Bridge but has been linked with a move away due to FFP issues.

“Conor Gallagher can’t leave. I know there are issues financially but Conor Gallagher has been brilliant, from start to finish,” the pundit said.

“Everyone has turned up in the last few weeks but Conor, you see a great player when he is playing in a struggling team. Conor was still there, captain as well. I think it is imperative that the club keeps him."

Joe Cole reckons Chelsea should follow Leverkusen's blueprint and bring in more experienced heads this summer.

The German side are on the cusp of a historic treble and last year brought in Granit Xhaka and Jonas Hoffman to provide some experience in the squad - something which Cole believes Chelsea are lacking.

“What is very important is the recruitment in the summer. You need experience, I wouldn’t say anywhere in particular,” he said.

“I don’t think the club need to add any more young players, they need experience. Very similar to what Bayer Leverkusen have done. They brought in Jonas Hofmann and another senior player (Xhaka), you can’t put a value on that.

“I think if I was advising the club, it would be two or three players in. Experienced players who know how to win games, good characters, set the tone in the dressing room.”

As far as Mauricio Pochettino is aware, he will not sit down with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly for a performance review this week.

There were rumours that the Argentine had been summoned to speak with Boehly about his future, but Pochettino revealed that the pair met recently.

"I don't know if that is going to happen or not. I don't have any idea about this. All I can tell you is on Friday night, Todd invited me for a dinner and it was a very nice dinner together," he told reporters.

"But I don't know about the rumours about the review. My staff tomorrow are flying for their holidays. I am going to stay in London for a few more days. I am always open. My phone is going to be on."

Former Man Utd and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is wanted by both Besiktas and Fenerbahce.

The Portuguese head coach is currently without a club after being fired by Roma earlier in the campaign, but could make a return to management this summer in the Turkish top flight.

So far, Mourinho has managed in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain. (GOAL)

There is no evidence to suggest that Chelsea are planning on sacking Mauricio Pochettino anytime soon.

But, should they do so, there is a surprise candidate emerging as a potential replacement and that is Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna.

McKenna has done a marvelous job at Ipswich and guided the club to promotion to the Premier League after finishing second in the Championship. (Guardian)