Football gossip: Rooney, Martial, Pulisic, Umtiti, Allegri, Wenger, Ozil, Toure

Everton striker Wayne Rooney, 32, is in discussions with Major League Soccer side DC United over a summer transfer. (Washington Post)

It would require a “massive offer” from China or the United States for former England captain Rooney to leave Everton this summer, says manager Sam Allardyce. (Liverpool Echo)

Porto coach Sergio Conceicao, 43, has been identified by Everton as a replacement for Allardyce if the 63-year-old leaves Goodison Park this summer. (Times – subscription required)

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson asked how son Darren’s Doncaster Rovers side fared on Saturday and joked about flying to Kiev for the Champions League final shortly after waking following his emergency brain operation. (Sun)

United are prepared to include France forward Anthony Martial, 22, in a deal for 19-year-old Borussia Dortmund and United States winger Christian Pulisic. (Mirror)

Barcelona are keen to secure the future of France defender Samuel Umtiti, who has a £52m release clause in his contract – but Manchester United are keen to sign the 24-year-old. (Sun)

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri says he will have talks with the Italian club at the end of the season amid speculation that he will take over as Arsenal manager. (Express)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who will leave at the end of the season, has suggested he could take an executive role at French champions Paris St-Germain.(Telegraph)

Arsenal’s players are growing increasingly frustrated at 29-year-old Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil’s injury problems. (Mail)

Everton, Burnley and Championship winners Wolves are among the clubs interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 34, this summer. (Mirror)

Toure’s agent says the player has pledged to pay back half of his wages if his new club are not satisfied with his performances next season (Express)

Manchester City have revived talks over trying to sign Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez, 27, after a deal collapsed in January. (Times – subscription required)

Juventus are yet to bid for Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, 25, despite reports a fee has been agreed for the Spaniard. (Goal)

Wolves want to sign AC Milan and Portugal striker Andre Silva, 22, this summer. (Sky Sport Italia – in Italian)

Newcastle are not interested in signing Leicester and Algeria forward Islam Slimani, 29, on a permanent deal after his disappointing loan move. (Chronicle)

Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez says the club must break their transfer record – the £16m paid for Michael Owen in 2005 – if they are to sign a striker to score double figures next season. (Mail)

Atletico Madrid want France striker Antoine Griezmann to stay at all costs this summer and club president Enrique Cerezo met with the 27-year-old at a restaurant in Madrid in an attempt to persuade him. (AS – in Spanish)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has refused to commit his long-term future to the Premier League champions. (Star)

Former Italy and Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo is interested in moving into coaching and would like to work with the national team. (Sky Sports)

Bournemouth are interested in signing Portodefender Diogo Queiros, 19, this summer. (Guardian)

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