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Gossip from Wednesday: Kimmich, Neto, Zirkzee, Guehi, Frimpong, Kelly, Pedri

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Manchester United sent scouts to watch Bologna's 22-year-old Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee in their game against Atalanta on Sunday. (Tuttosport – in Italian)

Manchester City are set to beat Liverpool to the signing of Bayern Munich and 29-year-old German midfielder Joshua Kimmich this summer. (caught offside)

Liverpool have a strong interest in 23-year-old Wolves winger Pedro Neto – but are concerned about the Portuguese attacker's injury record. (Football Insider)

Crystal Palace are building a list of centre-back targets with 23-year-old England defender Marc Guehi expected to be sold this summer for a fee in excess of £50million. (Telegraph – subscription required)

Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim is Barcelona's top target to replace Xavi at the end of the season, although the Portuguese coach is also believed to be of interest to Liverpool. (Independent)

Bayern Munich are interested in Bayer Leverkusen's Dutch full-back Jeremie Frimpong, 23, whose release clause is between €40m (£34.2m) and €45m (£38.5m). (Sky Sports Germany)

Newcastle are currently negotiating to sign Bournemouth's 25-year-old English defender Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer. (Mail)

Barcelona will listen to offers for 21-year-old Spanish midfielder Pedri this summer amid concerns about his injury history as they try to balance their books. (AS – in Spanish)

Everton are keen on HullCity defender Jacob Greaves (23) as they are interested in England U21 centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite (21) from Manchester United and Tottenham. (Mirror)

Four Premier League clubs are vying to sign £20m-rated Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen, with Aston Villa, Newcastle, Tottenham and Manchester United all interested in the 18-year-old Swedish midfielder. (HITC)

Championship club Hull want to sign on-loan Liverpool winger Fabio Carvalho, 21, permanently if they win promotion to the Premier League. (I sport)

Manchester United are expected to turn to Crystal Palace for 49-year-old sporting director Dougie Freedman. (Guardian)

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