Press Gossip - 2024

Thursday 1 June 2023 07:34, UK


The Daily Mail's Craig Hope and the Sun's Charlie Wyett both believe it's the right decision for Harry Maguire to leave Man Utd after a 'tough time' with the club

DAILY MAIL
Harry Maguire is in line for a £10m pay-off from Manchester United if he leaves Old Trafford this summer.
Willy Gnonto is attracting Premier League and Serie A interest, despite being relegated with Leeds in his first season in the English top flight.
Tottenham are risking disruption to their summer transfer plans amid the ongoing uncertainty over their prolonged searches for a head coach and director of football.
The Daily Mail's Craig Hope says that Newcastle will probably have to break their wage structure policy to keep Bruno Guimaraes at the club long-term
Sam Allardyce will meet with Leeds on Thursday to discuss his future at the club.
Leeds have made early soundings about bringing Carlos Corberan back to Elland Road.
Police will flood Olympic Way in a bid to keep the peace between fans of both Manchester clubs at Saturday's FA Cup final.
Arsenal are stepping up their bid to land Manchester United and England star Alessia Russo, after previously failing with a world-record offer.
Novak Djokovic has been warned by the French sports minister that his nationalist, anti-Kosovo message was 'not appropriate' and the Serb has been told to 'not get involved' with politics again at Roland Garros.

THE SUN
Newcastle have offered Bruno Guimaraes a bumper £200,000-a-week pay deal to ward off interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Joao Felix could be on his way straight back to England after being offered to Newcastle.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has reportedly agreed a move to Serie A giants AC Milan.
Leeds winger Jack Harrison looks set for an immediate return to the Premier League despite his team's relegation on Sunday.
Lionel Messi is ready to play for Barcelona for free but is being prevented by LaLiga rules, reports suggest.
Manchester United are in a four-club race to sign Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo.
David Raya's agent has warned Brentford to slash their £40m asking price or risk losing him for nothing.

DAILY MIRROR
Harry Kane has revealed that he'd "love" to play in the NFL once his footballing career is over, as speculation surrounding his future and interest from Manchester United intensifies.
Liverpool target Khephren Thuram has been urged to remain at current club OGC Nice for the sake of his development.
Arsenal's intention to keep Emile Smith Rowe at the Emirates beyond this summer has gone down well with fans, but Mikel Arteta knows more is needed from the attacking midfielder next term.
Prosecutors have heard how Mark van Bommel was held up at gunpoint by a player who wanted a contract at Royal Antwerp FC.
Luis Enrique appears set on joining a Premier League club this summer after turning down the chance to take over at Napoli.

THE ATHLETIC
Chelsea have granted Manchester City permission to speak to Mateo Kovacic ahead of a potential move this summer.
Tottenham Hotspur are planning on signing Dejan Kulusevski permanently when his loan expires next month.
Brentford have appointed Lydia Bedford as the head coach of their men's U18s side.
Liverpool are close to securing a deal to buy back their former Melwood training ground as a base for their women's team.
Michail Antonio says fellow West Ham United striker Gianluca Scamacca does not suit manager David Moyes' style of play.
Dani Ceballos is considering Real Madrid's most recent contract offer as he decides whether to remain at the club beyond the summer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Mason Mount while Chelsea have given Mateo Kovacic permissin to speak to Manchester City ahead of a summer overhaul at Chelsea led by new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
The Daily Mail's Craig Hope and the Sun's Charlie Wyett discuss if Mason Mount would be a good Man Utd signing after the Chelsea midfielder agrees terms to join the club
Sam Allardyce will meet with Leeds United on Thursday with the expectation being that he will not carry on as head coach following their relegation to the Championship.
Donald Trump will never realise his dream of holding the Open at his Turnberry golf resort, sources close to the R&A have suggested.
World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka refused to answer questions about her connections to Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko in a tense press conference on Wednesday.

THE GUARDIAN
The Premier League has been accused of failing to live up to a promise to guarantee match access to wheelchair-using fans.
The Treasury's sanctions police have been reviewing the finances of the Everton Football Club owner, Farhad Moshiri.

DAILY EXPRESS
Newcastle are 'very close' to signing young Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga, according to reports.

THE TIMES
Tottenham could be competing with Newcastle United for the signatures of Leicester City's James Maddison and Harvey Barnes this summer.
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire explains the cost of relegation to Leeds United and Leicester City and the challenges they face next season
Uefa wants a cap on the total amount that clubs can spend on player wages and transfers in a single season and is working on a proposal that could satisfy the European Union.
Thomas Tuchel told Declan Rice he sees him as the perfect holding midfielder for his Bayern Munich team during a charm offensive aimed at persuading the West Ham United midfielder to join the German club rather than Arsenal this summer.
Karim Benzema is weighing up a dizzying offer from Saudi Arabia, with Real Madrid already drawing up contingency plans to replace the striker - including a potential move for Harry Kane.

SCOTTISH SUN
Jose Cifuentes' transfer to Rangers will almost certainly be completed soon, according to a report.
Newcastle United are targeting Celtic full-back Mitchel Frame, according to reports.


Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, although the Old Trafford club are yet to agree a transfer for the 24-year-old England international who is also wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool. (Telegraph - subscription required)

England defender Harry Maguire could get £10m from Manchester United if the 30-year-old leaves the club this summer. (Mail)

Newcastle United have offered Bruno Guimaraes a £200,000-a-week deal to ward off interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona and make the Brazil midfielder, 25, their highest-paid player. (Sun)

Liverpool are in talks with Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, 24, over personal terms and hope to complete his signing from Brighton next week. (Fabrizio Romano)

Joao Felix has been offered to Newcastle on a loan deal by parent club Atletico Madrid just days after Chelsea opted not to sign the 23-year-old Portugal forward on a permanent transfer. (Mail)

Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 27, has agreed to leave Chelsea for AC Milan as the Serie A club prepare a £13m offer for the England midfielder. (La Gazzetta dello Sport via Sun)

England captain Harry Kane, 29, only wants to sign for Manchester United this summer, rather than move abroad, but is willing to run down his contract and leave Tottenham as a free agent next year. (Sun)

Real Madrid could move for Kane should French striker Karim Benzema, 35, accept a big-money offer to play in Saudi Arabia. (Times - subscription required)

Tottenham will step up their interest in managerial target Ange Postecoglou after his Celtic side have played in Saturday's Scottish Cup final. (Evening Standard)

Chelsea will look to sell Senegal centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, 31, who was a £33m signing from Napoli last summer. (Evening Standard)

Chelsea have also given permission for Manchester City to open talks with their Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 29. (Mail)

Manchester United, Barcelona and Inter Milan are interested in signing France full-back Benjamin Pavard, 27, who does not want to renew his contract at Bayern Munich when it expires in 2024. (L'Equipe - in French)

Yasser Al-Misehal, president of the Saudi Arabia FA, says he would "personally" like to see Al-Hilal-linked Argentine Lionel Messi, 35, play in their Pro League and "complete the great leap" made by Cristiano Ronaldo, 38, following the Portugal forward's move to Al Nassr in January. (SSC via Goal)

Sam Allardyce's tenure as Leeds manager is expected to end on Thursday, when the former Bolton and West Ham boss is due to meet with the club's hierarchy. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Arsenal have offered to triple William Saliba's wages in a new contract worth £120,000 a week, but fear losing the 22-year-old France centre-back to Paris St-Germain. (Sun)

Nottingham Forest are looking to sell 31-year-old English midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, who they signed from Newcastle In January. (Times - subscription required)

Burnley are interested in Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz and Paris St-Germain are willing to sell the 27-year-old if they receive the right offer. (Foot Mercato - in French)
 
Friday 2 June 2023 07:49, UK



THE ATHLETIC

Manchester United have held detailed talks over potential deals for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund and Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani.
Leeds United's chairman Andrea Radrizzani offered to use the club's Elland Road stadium as security for a £26m bank loan which his company, Aser, and a bidding partner, Gestio Capital, intended to use to complete a takeover of the Italian club Sampdoria.
UEFA is investigating after the referee due to take charge of the Champions League final was alleged to have spoken at a networking event organised by a far-right politician.
Newcastle United want back-up goalkeeper Loris Karius to remain at the club next season.
Trevoh Chalobah wants to stay and fight for his Chelsea place under incoming head coach Mauricio Pochettino despite interest from Inter Milan in signing him this summer.
Frank Lampard says the collective standards he would expect at Chelsea were not there when he first took on the caretaker role at the club
Ethan Brierley, Rochdale's highly-regarded 19-year-old midfielder, is expected to join Brentford in the coming days.
Southampton's move to hire Swansea City head coach Russell Martin has been delayed due to a disagreement over the required compensation fee.

THE SUN
Manchester United are set to offer Harry Maguire to Premier League rivals Chelsea as part of any deal to sign Mason Mount from the Stamford Bridge club.
Leeds are keeping tabs on Luton boss Rob Edwards and Lorient manager Regis Le Bris as they target a quick return to the Premier League.
Thiago Silva has all but confirmed Mason Mount's summer move to Manchester United with his latest Instagram comment.
Wolves are in the hunt for James Ward-Prowse.

DAILY MAIL
Declan Rice will prioritise a Premier League move this summer as he prepares to snub a move to Bayern Munich

European football expert Andy Brassell believes Bayern Munich are looking for a player that could lead the team, and Declan Rice would fit that role
Lionel Messi wants to sign on for a sensational return to Barcelona after Paris Saint-Germain announced his exit on Thursday but the Catalan club are locked in a battle with LaLiga to see if a move is financially viable.
Ange Postecoglou is open to joining Tottenham after falling short of publicly ruling himself out of the running to become the club's new head coach.
Talented Liverpool youngster Lewis Koumas is at the centre of a tug-of-war between England and Wales over which country he should represent.
The Football Association has given the go-ahead for a celebration of the Windrush community's contribution to English sport, which will take place at Wembley on June 22 with Marcus Rashford, Tyrone Mings and Raheem Sterling expected to be on the invite list.

DAILY MIRROR
Harry Kane is making it clear his No 1 priority is to stay in the Premier League.
Liverpool are planning to play a 'home' pre-season friendly at the home of Preston North End, which has led the Championship club to ask if they can play their first fixture of the campaign away from Deepdale.
Newcastle are set to fight it out with Manchester United for Victor Osimhen.
Napoli are ready to go head to head with AC Milan for Arsenal prospect Folarin Balogun in the summer transfer window.
Premier League clubs including his former side Arsenal could make a move to sign Serge Gnabry, who has been made available by Bayern Munich according to reports in Germany along with Leroy Sane and Sadio Mane.
Mauricio Pochettino will give Levi Colwill a chance to cement a place in his Chelsea squad early next season with the former Brighton loanee set to replace Benoit Badiashile, who will miss the start of 2023-24 after having surgery on a hamstring.
Sky Italy reporter Filippo Benincampi says Napoli striker Victor Osimhen would be the 'perfect fit' for a Premier League club

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Sam Allardyce will leave his role as Leeds United head coach following talks with the club in the aftermath of their relegation from the Premier League.
Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Mason Mount and are now expected to sign the Chelsea midfielder.
Roma will listen to offers for Tammy Abraham to return to the Premier League this summer as they look at options for next season after a return to the Champions League was ruled out this week.
Tottenham Hotspur are understood to be considering three candidates for their long-vacant manager's job: Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou, Fulham's Marco Silva and the former Spain coach Luis Enrique.
Fulham are showing interest in £10m-rated Wolfsburg centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw as they look to build on the squad that took them close to European football.
Arsenal's teenage defender Zach Awe is expected to leave the club this summer in search of first-team football.
Birmingham City are set to make a permanent move for Wolves centre-back Dion Sanderson after impressing while on loan with the club last season, but they will face competition from Sunderland and possibly Stoke City.

DAILY EXPRESS
Karim Benzema has reportedly decided to stay with Real Madrid for next season with plans to potentially take up a supposed mega-money offer from Saudi Arabia in 2024.
Aston Villa will be offered the chance to sign Joao Felix for a second time this summer by super-agent Jorge Mendes after Mauricio Pochettino opted against a permanent transfer following his appointment at Stamford Bridge.
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has praised the franchise's first-aid training after he was able to use a defibrillator to help save a child from drowning in a Las Vegas pool.
The Guardian’s Barney Ronay and sports broadcaster Shebahn Aherne discuss Mauricio Pochettino's decision not to sign Joao Felix and whether it signals the start of a summer clear out at Chelsea

DAILY STAR
Brendan Rodgers has emerged as a shock target of Leeds.

THE TIMES
Josko Gvardiol will tell RB Leipzig he is open to a move this summer as interest in the defender from Manchester City intensifies.
Fiorentina's head coach has made the extraordinary admission that his team are prepared to employ tactical fouling against West Ham United in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday.
Everton have decided not to trigger the £4.5m deal to turn Conor Coady's loan move from Wolves into a permanent transfer so he will return to Molineux.

SCOTTISH SUN
Ange Postecoglou could be confirmed as the new Tottenham boss as early as next week - with Celtic eyeing up West Ham boss David Moyes as his replacement.



Inter Miami have offered 35-year-old Argentina forward Lionel Messi 50m euros per year (£43m) to spend four seasons in the MLS after he leaves Paris St-Germain this summer. (Sport)

Former France forward Karim Benzema, 35, will join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad when his Real Madrid contract expires this month. (ESPN)

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, 37, has told Real Madrid he intends to accept an offer of 120m euros (£103m) to play in Saudi Arabia for the next three seasons. (Okdiario via Sport)

Newcastle United are set to rival Manchester United for the signing of Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 24, from Napoli. (Gazzetta dello Sport via Mirror)

Manchester United are expected to make a formal approach to Chelsea for 24-year-old England midfielder Mason Mount. (Sky Sports)

West Ham's Declan Rice would prefer to stay in the Premier League as he prepares to turn down a move to Bayern Munich. Arsenal and Manchester United are keen on the 24-year-old England midfielder. (Mail)

RB Leipzig could sell Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol for 100m euros (£86m). Manchester City are interested in the 21-year-old, who has a 114m euro (£98m) release clause. (Times - subscription)

Manchester City are close to finalising the signing of Chelsea's 29-year-old Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic. (Football Insider)

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou could be confirmed as Tottenham boss next week. (Sun)

Fulham manager Marco Silva and former Spain boss Luis Enrique are on Tottenham's shortlist alongside Postecoglou. (Telegraph - subscription)

Manchester City's 29-year-old Portugal defender Joao Cancelo is unlikely to make his loan move to Bayern Munich permanent this summer, although he does not want to play in England - for City or Arsenal. (Abendzeitung - in German)

Bayern will consider offers for Germany wingers Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane, both 27, this summer, as well as Senegal forward Sadio Mane - only a year after signing the 31-year-old from Liverpool. (Bild via Mail)

Chelsea have turned down a £30m bid from Brighton for 20-year-old English defender Levi Colwill, who spent the season on loan with the Seagulls. (Mail)

Inter Milan are pushing hard to sign Chelsea's 23-year-old English defender Trevoh Chalobah. (Standard)

Atalanta want 60m euros (£52m) this summer in order to part with 20-year-old Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund, who has been targeted by Manchester United. (Football Insider)

Roma are open to selling 25-year-old England striker Tammy Abraham. (Telegraph - subscription)

Aston Villa will compete with Newcastle for Arsenal's 25-year-old Scotland defender Kieran Tierney. (Times - subscription)

Wolves have joined West Ham, Newcastle and Aston Villa in wanting Southampton's 28-year-old England midfielder James Ward-Prowse. (Sun)

Barcelona want to sell 20-year-old Spain forward Ansu Fati this summer, but he is against a move to Wolves in exchange for 26-year-old Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves and 30m euros (£26m). (Sport)

Napoli are ready to compete with AC Milan for Arsenal's 21-year-old American forward Folarin Balogun. (Mirror)

Spain forward Marco Asensio, 27, has decided to join Paris St-Germain when his Real Madrid contract expires this summer. (Athletic - subscription)
 
Saturday 3 June 2023 08:17, UK


THE GUARDIAN

Chelsea's rebuild of their midfield will see them combine their move for Sporting's Manuel Ugarte with an attempt to buy Brighton's Moises Caicedo.
West Ham are giving fresh consideration to parting company with David Moyes, increasing the pressure on the manager before Wednesday's Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina.

THE SUN
Leicester are making a new move to appoint Graham Potter as their manager.
Kenny Tete has zoomed onto the radar of Liverpool and two other unnamed Premier League rivals as Fulham stall on a new deal.
Bayern Munich are reportedly set to hijack Bayer Leverkusen's move for Granit Xhaka.
Goal-shy Everton want Roma striker Tammy Abraham to solve their scoring problems.
Newcastle are close to making Gambian whizkid Yankuba Minteh their first signing of the summer.
Inter Milan are desperate to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah this summer, reports claim.
Hugo Lloris has had a shock career swap after becoming the boss of a beach restaurant in France.

DAILY MAIL
Reiss Nelson is expected to sign a new contract at Arsenal after a breakthrough in talks over an extension.
AC Milan have chosen Ruben Loftus-Cheek to fill the void left in the middle of the field by Franck Kessie's departure last summer.
Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly on the verge of joining Barcelona with the Spanish club's offer of a three-year fixed contract said to have convinced the midfielder.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has no plans to retire from football, despite being Serie A's oldest goalscorer at the age of 41.

DAILY MIRROR
Real Madrid have reactivated their interest in Chelsea forward Kai Havertz as they do not believe Harry Kane wants to leave the Premier League.

THE ATHLETIC
Karim Benzema's expected departure from Real Madrid has been cast into doubt, with senior figures now uncertain of his intentions after a remarkable past 24 hours at the top of the club.
Avram Glazer is planning to attend Wembley for a third time this year by taking his seat in the directors' box for the FA Cup final on Saturday.
Carlo Ancelotti has received total confirmation and backing from the Real Madrid board to stay on as manager for next season.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti says is confident he will still be at the club next season and has praised the club's president Florentino Perez, who brought him back in 2021 to replace Zinedine Zidane.
Sergio Ramos has confirmed he will depart Paris Saint-Germain once his contract expires this summer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Steven Gerrard, Scott Parker and Carlos Corberan are among the managers being considered by Leeds United.

EVENING STANDARD
The Qatari owners of Paris Saint-Germain are in talks to invest in clubs in Spain, Italy and Brazil, having cooled their interest in Tottenham.
The Glazer family will end up not selling Manchester United despite fielding huge bids for the club, according to Thomas Zilliacus.

THE TIMES
Newcastle United are confident of signing Kieran Tierney despite interest from Aston Villa.
The former rugby league international referee Phil Bentham is preparing Premier League officials and VARs for their in-match conversations being made public next season.
Talks over 49ers Enterprises taking full control of Leeds United are continuing and will not be affected by the revelation that the majority shareholder, Andrea Radrizzani, considered using Elland Road as collateral for a takeover of Sampdoria.
Fordstam, the firm owned by Roman Abramovich that the Russian oligarch used as the parent company for Chelsea, has been issued with a warning that it will be struck off from the Companies House register unless it files its overdue accounts.
The departure of Ron Gourlay as chief executive of West Bromwich Albion has further darkened the mood of the independent shareholders at the club.

DAILY EXPRESS
Bordeaux's Ligue 2 clash with Rodez took a turn for the worse on Friday evening as a supporter found his way onto the pitch before pushing Lucas Buades to the ground. The Rodez player was stretchered off with a concussion and the match was finally abandoned after a lengthy stoppage.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers could be set to return to pre-season training without Nico Raskin after he was called up for Belgium's Under-21 side.
Marti Cifuentes has emerged as a serious rival to Steven Naismith for the vacant Hearts job.


Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan is on the verge of joining Barcelona when his contract expires this summer, with the La Liga side swaying the Germany midfielder, 32, with an offer of a three-year deal. (Sport - in Spanish)

Chelsea will demand a fee of about £35m for their Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 29, who appears to be edging closer to a move to Manchester City. (90min)

Arsenal have agreed personal terms with West Ham's England midfielder Declan Rice, 24. (FootballTransfers)

But Bayern Munich have not given up hope of signing Rice from the Hammers after a positive meeting with him in London, with the German champions set to prepare an official offer. (Sky Sport Germany)

West Ham could sack manager David Moyes if they do not win the Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina on Wednesday. (Guardian)

Manchester United will offer England defender Harry Maguire, 30, to Chelsea as part of a deal for England midfielder Mason Mount, 24. (Mirror)

Bayern and Manchester United remain interested in Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 23, who would be open to a move this summer if Massimiliano Allegri remains Juventus coach because of their poor relationship. (Nicolo Schira - in Italian)

Liverpool have agreed to meet Alexis Mac Allister's release clause and will pay Brighton a fee of £55-60m for the Argentina midfielder, 24. (Football Insider)

Chelsea are looking to bring in Ecuador international Moises Caicedo, 21, from Brighton and Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte, 22, from Sporting Lisbon to add to their midfield. (Guardian)

Barcelona are confident their financial plans will soon be approved by La Liga, enabling them to begin their transfer business, which will include the re-signing of 35-year-old Argentina forward and club legend Lionel Messi on a free transfer from Paris St-Germain. (90min)

Karim Benzema will see out the final year of his contract with Real Madrid, despite rumours the former France striker, 35, is set to accept a lucrative offer to move to Saudi Arabia this summer. (Marca)

Saudi clubs have already started to approach former Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 37, who has confirmed he will leave PSG as a free agent this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea's out-of-contract France midfielder N'Golo Kante, has received an approach from Saudi Arabia too, while the 32-year-old is also interesting French champions Paris St-Germain. (90min)

Real Madrid remain interested in Chelsea's Kai Havertz and club officials discussed a summer move for the Germany forward, 23, at a meeting on Thursday. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Manchester United target Randal Kolo Muani has offered himself to Real Madrid as the France forward, 24, aims to secure a move from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer. (Marca via Mail)

Everton are trying to clinch a £27m deal for Roma's England striker Tammy Abraham, 25. (Sun)

Newcastle United believe they will beat Aston Villa to the signing of Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney, 25, from Arsenal. (Times - subscription required)

English winger Reiss Nelson, 23, is expected to sign a new contract at Arsenal after a breakthrough in talks over an extension. (Mail)

Sheffield United are considering a summer move for Wolves' England defender Conor Coady, 30, following the conclusion of his Everton loan. (Football Insider)

Englishmen Steven Gerrard, 43, and Scott Parker, 42, are being considered for the Leeds United manager's job along with West Bromwich Albion's Spanish boss Carlos Corberan, 40. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Leicester City are making a new move to appoint former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter as their manager having tried to lure the 48-year-old Englishman earlier this season. (Sun)

Benfica and Inter Milan are interested in signing 34-year-old Spain left-back Jordi Alba, who has announced his departure from Barcelona. (Marca - in Spanish)
 

Sunday's newspapers


THE SUN


Newcastle United believe they are in pole position to sign Kieran Tierney from Arsenal this summer.

Ajax and Dutch defender Jurrien Timber was spotted at Wembley during the FA Cup final. The 21-year-old was subject to multiple bids from Manchester United last summer.

Steven Gerrard could be in line for a return this summer, with recently-relegated Leicester City targeting to form Aston Villa and Rangers manager.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will leave AC Milan this summer.


THE ATHLETIC

Barcelona manager Xavi says he is unsure if the club will be able to sign players this summer, saying the club are currently in a "stand by" situation ahead of the transfer window.

EVENING STANDARD

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has opened the door for Joao Felix to return to the Spanish club, after Chelsea opted against signing the Portuguese star permanently.

The Guardian’s Barney Ronay and sports broadcaster Shebahn Aherne discuss Mauricio Pochettino's decision not to sign Joao Felix and whether it signals the start of a summer clear out at Chelsea

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Jamie Murray has slammed to state of British tennis after poor performances during the French Open.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Adrián Otaegui, who is in contention for a place in Europe's Ryder Cup squad, will begin a four tournament ban for apperaring in four LIV Golf events.

DAILY RECORD

Kyogo Furuhashi could move to Tottenham this summer, with current Celtic boss Angle Postecoglou expected to take the vacant job in north London.


Manager Carlo Ancelotti has told Real Madrid's board he wants to sign Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 29. (The Athletic)

Tottenham will sign Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi, if Ange Postecoglu leaves his role as manager of the Bhoys to become Spurs' new boss and Kane leaves the club. (Sun)

Australian Postecoglou has remained tight-lipped over his future at Celtic despite strong links with a move to Tottenham. (Evening Standard)

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal hope to announce the signing of Paris St-Germain and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35, on 6 June. (Sport)

Chelsea are confident of completing a deal to sign 22-year-old Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Lisbon. (Fabrizio Romano)

Paris St-Germain are considering a move for Arsenal's Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes, 25. (Goal)

Liverpool are eyeing a move for Fulham and Netherlands right-back Kenny Tete, 27. (Sun)

The Reds are also in talks with Nice midfielder Khephren Thurham while they also maintain interest in Feyenoord's Orkun Kokcu. (Football Transfers)

Brighton and Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, 24, is set to complete the final details on a move to Liverpool. (Fabrizio Romano)

Tottenham and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 36, says it is the "end of an era" and hopes to find "a project where I thrive" amid links with a move away from the club. (Nice Matin - via Evening Standard)

Leeds United have shortlisted Blackburn Rovers boss Jon Dahl Tomasson in the search for their next manager. (Football Insider)

Leicester City are considering appointing former Rangers and Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard as their new boss following relegation from the Premier League. (Sun)

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will block any approach from Real Madrid for his German striker Kai Havertz, 23. (AS - via Metro)

The chance to play Champions League football has proven key in Chelsea and England midfielder Mason Mount's decision to join Manchester United over Liverpool. (Football Insider)

Ajax defender and Manchester United target Jurrien Timber, 21, was spotted attending the Red Devils' FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City. (Talksport)

Aston Villa are in talks with Sporting Lisbon over a move for 24-year-old Portugal midfielder Pedro Gonçalves. (A Bola - via Sport Witness)

Newcastle are closing in on Gambia and OB Odense winger Yankuba Minteh. (Sun)

Brighton will complete the signing of Borussia Dortmund and Germany midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud, 27, next week. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea are ready to offer 31-year-old goalkeeper Edouard Mendy plus cash for 24-year-old Inter Milan and Cameroon stopper Andre Onana.(Footmercato, via Evening Standard)
 
Monday 5 June 2023 07:33, UK


THE SUN

Everton are lining up a transfer bid for Wout Weghorst, who joined Manchester United on loan in January from Burnley.
Sam Allardyce was keen to carry on at Leeds as general manager or director of football, despite failing to keen the club up.
Thierry Henry could join PSG as the club's assistant manager, with former Bayern Munich manager Julien Nagelsmann taking the manager role.
Marcus Rashford plans to stay at Manchester United after they secured Champions League football.
Tammy Abraham suffered a horrible knee injury after falling awkwardly on Sunday.
Chelsea are set for a pre-season boost that could save them millions in the transfer market with crocked Armando Broja reportedly eyeing a return in time for Mauricio Pochettino's first training session.
Paris Saint-Germain have lost almost one million Instagram followers since Lionel Messi's final match on Saturday.
Brighton star Moises Caicedo has "agreed personal terms" with Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window, reports suggest.
Kai Havertz is on the verge of signing for Real Madrid in a "mega-deal" from Chelsea, reports in Germany say.
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is on the verge of a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad, reports claim.

THE INDEPENDENT
Real Madrid are looking at a move for Harry Kane this summer, with Carlo Ancelotti and the club's football hierarchy having discussed the English striker as one of the few players who does not represent a downgrade on Karim Benzema.

DAILY MAIL
Tottenham have earmarked Brentford's David Raya as a potential replacement for Hugo Lloris, who indicated recently that he could leave the London club.
Ange Postecoglou has informed Celtic that he wants to become the next manager of Tottenham Hotspur and the Australian would like trusted Parkhead assistant John Kennedy to join him in north London.
Roma fans unveiled an X-rated banner slamming Anthony Taylor during their 2-1 win against Spezia on Sunday night.
Fred has admitted that he doesn't yet know if he will be a Manchester United player next season.
Jose Mourinho has implied that he'll be staying at Roma this summer, despite much ambiguity over his current contract situation.

DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United are closing in on deals for Napoli centre-back Min-Jae Kim and Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, casting further doubt on the future of David De Gea.
Erik Ten Hag's side will need to pay £43m to land Danish international Rasmus Hojlund this summer. The Atlanta striker has been dubbed the 'next Haaland' after a breakout season in Serie A.
Tottenham Hotspur are the most profitable club in the Premier League over the past three years.

THE ATHLETIC
Tottenham have edged closer to appointing Ange Postecoglou and a deal will be finalised in the coming days.
Pep Guardiola says he is still hoping that FA Cup matchwinner Ilkay Gundogan will stay at Manchester City.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United are to make an offer of £50m to sign Mason Mount this month.
Manchester United will also push Tottenham Hotspur to sell Harry Kane but currently believe it is unlikely to happen.
Manchester City's historic Treble bid has increased hopes of Erling Haaland committing to a longer contract at the Etihad Stadium this summer.

DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham have been handed a hammer blow in their pursuit of winger Manor Solomon, with the versatile playmaker expected to remain with Fulham next season.

EVENING STANDARD
Chelsea will demand in excess of £20m to sell Ian Maatsen this summer, with Burnley interested in keeping hold of the left-back.
Victor Osimhen has left the door open to a potential summer exit from Napoli amid transfer interest from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United.

THE TIMES
Real Madrid are ready to take on Manchester United in the battle to sign Harry Kane this summer.
The West Ham United forward Jarrod Bowen said that he feared for his grandfather's safety when he saw AZ Alkmaar ultras wielding bike chains heading towards the area where the players' friends and family were watching the Europa Conference League semi-final.
LIV Golf leaders are questioning whether their pursuit of world ranking points is the best way to guarantee that their players get to appear at the majors.

DAILY RECORD
Viktor Gyokeres is on on the radar of Rangers boss Michael Beale - but the club could be priced out of any potential deal.
Rangers have made their move to sign Cremonese striker Cyriel Dessers.
Hampden chief Ian Maxwell has pleaded with clubs to sacrifice their own self-interest and rubber stamp his B team plan for the good of the national game.

SCOTTISH SUN
The path is now clear for Rangers to sign Jack Butland after Crystal Palace decided against extending the goalkeeper's contract.



Manchester City hope their bid to win the Treble will persuade Norway striker Erling Haaland, 22, to sign a longer contract and fend off interest from Real Madrid. (Telegraph - subscription)

Real Madrid have made contact with Tottenham about signing England striker Harry Kane, 29, as a replacement for Karim Benzema. (Marca - in Spanish)

Real Madrid will bid £100m for Kane. (Mail)

Manchester United will make a £50m offer for Chelsea's England midfielder Mason Mount, 24, and push Tottenham to sell Kane, although they think signing the England captain is "unlikely". (Telegraph - subscription)

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 25, plans to stay despite interest from Paris St-Germain. (Sun)

Real Madrid are on the way to agreeing a "mega deal" for Chelsea's 23-year-old Germany forward Kai Havertz. (Bild - in German)

Real Madrid's former France striker Karim Benzema, 35, is expected to join Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad on a two-year contract. (Al-Ekhbariya via L'Equipe)

Inter Miami's offer to sign Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35, when he leaves Paris St-Germain this summer includes deals with Apple and Adidas but is worth less financially than his other offer from Saudi Arabia. (Guillem Balague)

Paris St-Germain have made former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann their top target to replace Christophe Galtier, with ex-Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry as his assistant. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Tottenham want Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, 27, to replace 36-year-old former France international Hugo Lloris, who is set to leave this summer. (Mirror)

Chelsea are expected to complete the signing of Sporting Lisbon's 22-year-old Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who has a £52m release clause. (Record - in Portuguese)

Chelsea moved ahead of Paris St-Germain in the race to sign Ugarte with a proposal to buy a minority stake in Sporting as part of the deal. (Mirror)

Crystal Palace have offered Wilfried Zaha, 30, a new contract worth £150,000 a week, less than Qatari side Al Sadd have offered the Ivory Coast forward, whose deal ends this month. (Sun)

Manchester United have made a move to rival Barcelona for the signing of Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, 26, from Fiorentina. (Sport - in Spanish)

Brighton's 21-year-old Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo has agreed personal terms with Arsenal, although Chelsea are willing to pay a higher transfer fee. (Teradeportes via Mirror)

Arsenal will make a bid for West Ham's England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, after Wednesday's Europa Conference League final, but Bayern Munich are also interested. (Fabrizio Romano)

Everton are keen to sign Netherlands striker Wout Weghorst, 30, when he returns to Burnley from his loan at Manchester United. (TalkSport)

Manchester United midfielder Fred, 30, could leave this summer. (Goal)

West Ham and Burnley are interested in Strasbourg's 27-year-old Senegal striker Habib Diallo. (Mail)

Chelsea will demand £20m for 21-year-old Dutch defender Ian Maatsen this summer, with Burnley interested in a permanent deal after he helped them win the Championship title while on loan this season. (Standard)

Rangers are clear to sign former England goalkeeper Jack Butland, 30, after Crystal Palace passed on the chance to extend his contract following his loan stint at Manchester United. (Sun)

Former Leeds manager Jesse Marsch is on the shortlist to become Monaco coach after they sacked Philippe Clement. (Nicolo Schira)

Italy manager Roberto Mancini is one of the candidates to take charge of Italian champions Napoli. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)
 
Tuesday 6 June 2023 07:54, UK



The Mirror's John Cross says both Harry Kane and Tottenham face a 'massive dilemma' following reports of interest from Real Madrid.

THE SUN
Tottenham only want to pay £20m for Spain international David Raya but Brentford value the goalkeeper at £40m.
Ruben Neves is close to sealing a move to Barcelona but the Spanish champions' manager, Xavi, does not want the Wolves midfielder.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic appeared to wave goodbye to Lazio fans during his last appearance of the season.
The Mirror's John Cross and the Mail on Sunday's Rob Draper agree that Alexis Mac Allister's imminent move to Liverpool is a big coup for the Anfield side

DAILY MAIL
Former Chelsea midfielder Jacob Mellis has revealed that he is now homeless after hanging up his boots last year due to injury.
Atletico Madrid have reportedly made an approach for Wilfried Zaha, whose contract at Crystal Palace is up at the end of June.
Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani and Benfica's Goncalo Ramos have emerged on the list of centre forward options for Manchester United, who have been told by Spurs that Harry Kane is not for sale.
Manchester United are also expected to open talks over an improved deal for Lisandro Martinez in July.
After failing to sign Sporting Lisbon's Manuel Ugarte, Chelsea have reignited their interest in Brighton's £80m-rated Moises Caicedo.
Nottingham Forest are targeting Leeds United's American midfielder Tyler Adams.
Jurgen Klopp wants to bolster Liverpool's midfield and Nice's Khephren Thuram, Borussia Monchengladbach's Man Utd Kone and Southampton Romeo Lavia are three options being considered.
Sunderland have been told they will need to raise their offer for Birmingham City midfielder Jobe Bellingham.
Lionel Messi will make a decision on his future in the coming hours after his father met with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Monday.
Chelsea have told Kai Havertz that he must either extend his existing deal at Stamford Bridge or they will look to move him on.
Leeds United and the 49ers Enterprises are inching closer to a takeover agreement after productive talks on Monday.
Conor Coady has emerged as a target for Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool have no desire to sell Fabio Carvalho despite renewed interest from RB Leipzig.

DAILY MIRROR
Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth has the latest news on the future of Harry Kane following reports of interest from Real Madrid in the Tottenham striker
Ange Postecoglou will sign a three-year deal with Tottenham, and will attempt to sign James Maddison from Leicester and Wolves defender Max Kilman.
West Ham, Burnley, Everton, West Brom and Sunderland are all pursuing loan or permanent deals for Manchester United's Amad Diallo.
Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Romelu Lukaku believes football's top players could mobilise to fight racism themselves with too many still unprotected by the authorities.
Manchester United will need to overcome work permit rules if they are to bring talented Chicago Fire playmaker Brian Gutierrez to the club.

SKY GERMANY
Manchester United are eyeing a potential move for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka.

THE ATHLETIC
Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Youri Tielemans, one of several out-of-contract players leaving Leicester City.
Nacho is set to sign a one-year deal with Real Madrid and be appointed the club's new captain.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Sky Sports News' Gordon Duncan reports that Brendan Rodgers has been linked with a return to Celtic Park should Ange Postecoglou move to Tottenham.
Senior players at Real Madrid believe Harry Kane is the best candidate to replace Karim Benzema, with the Spaniards also interested in Chelsea's Kai Havertz and Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez.
Tottenham are believed to be willing to let as many as seven first-team players go, led by captain Hugo Lloris and Ivan Perisic, in what could be a big summer of change.
Dean Smith and Enzo Maresca are under consideration as Leicester assess their manager options.
Newcastle United have suffered an early setback in the summer recruitment drive after they were informed that England international Kalvin Phillips intends to stay at Manchester City despite a disappointing first season.
Colin Graves' 21-year era as Yorkshire's major financial backer has ended in a bitter fallout with the club's current regime.
Deborah Griffin is set to make history in 2025 and become the RFU's first female president.

DAILY EXPRESS
Chelsea are hopeful of signing Romeo Lavia after he spoke with Eden Hazard about life at Stamford Bridge.
Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos has told Harry Kane that he cannot turn down the opportunity to play for the Spanish club if they come calling between now and the start of next season.
Newcastle United could offer a transfer fee of 'over £50m' to beat Paris Saint-Germain to the signing of talented attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki.

THE GUARDIAN
Karim Benzema has signed documents to join the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad after confirming his departure from Real Madrid.

DAILY STAR
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has expressed his concerns over the sale of the club and how it impacts his transfer funds.
Wrexham star Jacob Mendy has received his first international call-up for Gambia after helping them to the Football League with promotion.

THE TIMES
Manchester City's pursuit of the Treble is set to break the record for a Premier League club's annual revenue, with a big payday in store even if they do not triumph in Saturday's Champions League final.
Allan Saint-Maximin has cast doubt over his future at Newcastle United after posting an emotional statement on social media.
Andy Flower, England's former head coach who led them to three Ashes series victories, has joined Australia's backroom staff as coaching consultant for this summer's series.

DAILY RECORD
Former Norway international Jan Aage Fjortoft has suggested his fellow countryman Kjetil Knutsen should replace Ange Postecoglou.
Brendan Rodgers would have to be persuaded into making a major lifestyle U-turn if Celtic are to lure him into a sensational return to the club as Ange Postecoglou's replacement. And that could open the door for Manchester City No.2 Enzo Maresca to take the Parkhead job.
Cremonese have told Rangers they want more than the £6.5m they paid to land Cyriel Dessers.
American youth international Brian Gutierrez is reportedly being eyed by Rangers and Manchester United - but a work permit could complicate a move to the UK.

SCOTTISH SUN
Brendan Rodgers is expected to take time away from football before planning his next move, putting a potential return to Parkhead in jeopardy.
Jack Butland has completed the formalities of a significant contract to become Michael Beale's third summer signing at Rangers, according to reports.
Ross McCrorie will undergo a medical with Bristol City on Tuesday ahead of his £2m switch from Aberdeen.
Celtic are set to bank a £5m cheque from Spurs for boss Ange Postecoglou.
Celtic chiefs will fight to keep John Kennedy from the clutches of next Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou.



Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan, 32, could return to Borussia Dortmund this summer as Barcelona cannot afford to pay the out-of-contract Germany midfielder's wages. (Bild - in German)

Barca have tried to persuade Gundogan by extending their contract offer to three years with reduced wages, while Arsenal have offered a two-year deal and a lucrative proposal is also expected from a Saudi club. (Sport - in Spanish)

Real Madrid's first bid for Harry Kane will be for 80m euros (£69m) but Tottenham have initially valued the England striker, 29, at 120m euros (£103m). (Sport - in Spanish)

Tottenham will back incoming manager Ange Postecoglou with funds to rival Newcastle for Leicester's England midfielder James Maddison, 26, and target Brentford's Spain goalkeeper David Raya, 27, and Wolves' English defender Max Kilman, 26. (Mirror)

Paris St-Germain have beaten Chelsea to the signing of Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte, 22, from Sporting Lisbon. (L'Equipe - in French)

Chelsea have switched their focus to signing Brighton's Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, after missing out on Ugarte. (Standard)

Chelsea have also revived their interest in Southampton's Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19 - and former Blues forward Eden Hazard has had a role in a prospective move. (Express)

Alexis Mac Allister will sign for Liverpool from Brighton, subject to a medical, with the Argentina midfielder, 24, understood to have agreed a five-year contract. (Guardian)

Atletico Madrid have enquired about a possible move for Wilfried Zaha. The Ivory Coast forward, 30, will become a free agent if he decides not to accept a new contract at Crystal Palace. (Mail)

Liverpool would be willing to pay Barcelona 35m euros (£30m) to sign Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 26. (Sport - in Spanish)

Tottenham have contacted Everton over a potential summer move for England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford but could be put off by the asking price for the 29-year-old, who is under contract until 2027. (Football Transfers)

Barcelona and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 34, has no plans to leave the club this summer despite being linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Aston Villa have joined the race to sign free agent Youri Tielemans, 26, after the Belgium midfielder's departure from Leicester. (Athletic)

Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa, 23, has cooled talk linking him with a summer move from Porto to Manchester United. (Mail)

N'Golo Kante remains open to staying at Chelsea but the France midfielder, 32, is yet to agree on a new deal and Saudi clubs Al Ittihad and Al Nassr are interested in signing him this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Newcastle United have been informed that England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 27, intends to stay at Manchester City. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Newcastle have stepped up their efforts to sign Turkey midfielder Arda Guler, 18, from Fenerbahce. (Football Insider)

Real Madrid have asked Bayern Munich about the possibility of signing Canada left-back Alphonso Davies, 22. (Marca - in Spanish)

Inter Milan have made a move to sign English defender Trevoh Chalobah, 23, from Chelsea this summer. (Football Insider)

Brighton are set to announce the arrival of Germany midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud, 27, from Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer. (Football Insider)

West Ham are looking at three midfielders - Southampton and England's James Ward-Prowse, 28, Chelsea and England's Conor Gallagher, 23, and Manchester United and Scotland's Scott McTominay, 26. (Football Transfers)

Sweden defender Victor Lindelof, 28, is set to be offered a new deal at Manchester United. (Sun)
 
Wednesday 7 June 2023 08:09, UK


THE SUN

Chelsea have stolen a march on Manchester United by reportedly opening talks to sign Neymar.
Napoli defender Min-Jae Kim has reportedly bid farewell to his team-mates ahead of his proposed move to Manchester United.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is set to reject the chance to become Julian Nagelsmann's assistant manager at Paris Saint-Germain.
Four AC Milan stars, including Chelsea target Mike Maignan, could chase a move amid turmoil off the pitch, with some senior players reportedly unhappy at directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara being sacked.
Arsenal have revived their interest in teenage defender Ivan Fresneda following Real Valladolid's relegation from LaLiga.


DAILY MAIL
Brighton are weighing up an improved bid in the region of £40m for Chelsea defender Levi Colwill.
Tottenham have an interest in Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire as the north London club press ahead with their summer transfer plans following the appointment of new head coach Ange Postecoglou.
Neil Warnock has agreed to stay on as manager of Huddersfield Town next season despite the fact he will turn 75 halfway through the campaign.
New Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou spoke to Sky Sports during a Celtic training session to explain his coaching philosophy and his journey into management
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is close to agreeing terms to join Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ittihad.
Paris Saint-Germain's manager Christophe Galtier has been sacked after just one season at the Ligue 1 champions, according to reports.
West Ham will receive 40 medals on Wednesday, whether as winners of the Europa Conference League or runners-up. Whatever happens, the word inside the finalists' camp is that one will be mailed to Craig Dawson, who left for Wolves in January.
Napoli ultras have given Luciano Spalletti a parting gift by returning the steering wheel and CDs they stole from his car in 2021.
Pedro Porro has revealed that he and his Tottenham team-mates would be happy to see Harry Kane complete a blockbuster £100m move to Real Madrid this summer.
Lee Bowyer has thrown his hat in the ring for the vacant Leeds United manager's job - insisting he would lead his old club back to the Premier League if given the chance.
Liang Wenbo and Li Hang have been banned from snooker for life after being found guilty of serial match-fixing.
UK Sport have agreed to help crisis-hit UK Athletics cover the costs of next month's Diamond League meeting in London.

DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United will look to sell eight first-team squad players this summer including club captain Harry Maguire and striker Anthony Martial.
UEFA is not unhappy with Anthony Taylor for his performance in the Europa League final - after receiving a backlash from the Roma supporters following the full-time whistle.
Wrexham are reportedly lining up a move for former Middlesbrough striker Curtis Main.
Erik ten Hag could be moving towards making David De Gea his backup goalkeeper at Manchester United amid reports linking Porto's Diogo Costa and Brentford's David Raya to the club.
ESPN senior writer Mark Ogden shares his thoughts on The Times' story that a potential transfer of Harry Maguire to Tottenham may keep Harry Kane at the club

THE ATHLETIC
Barcelona have been given the green light to register new contracts - and plot new signings - after LaLiga approved their financial "viability plan".
Major League Soccer and Inter Miami are solidifying details around the potential signing of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.
Liverpool have confirmed that they will kick-off their pre-season preparations with two games in Germany this summer.
The president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Ednaldo Rodrigues, has once again reiterated his desire to appoint Carlo Ancelotti as manager by stating the Italian remains their plan A.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Brighton are set to demand significantly more than £70m for Moises Caicedo this summer as the race for the midfielder's signature begins to intensify.
Andrea Radrizzani, the Leeds United owner, is set to complete the club's sale to 49ers Enterprises and there is confidence of the new owners being in place within a week.
Tottenham Hotspur have shown an interest in Manchester United outcast Harry Maguire in a move that would delight Harry Kane.
England are planning to host Zimbabwe for the first time in more than 20 years, marking the resumption of cricket ties between the nations, and could invite the African nation as well as Bangladesh to play Test cricket at Lord's in the coming years.

DAILY EXPRESS

Broadcaster Julien Laurens explains how Barcelona could make a deal to bring Lionel Messi back to the club
Lionel Messi has 'two undisclosed offers' from European clubs on the table that have not yet been revealed and reports in Spain suggest they could be from the Premier League.
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is reportedly keen to remain at Old Trafford beyond this season, despite a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia being in the works.
Tottenham could make renowned Sevilla expert Monchi their next sporting director, according to reports.
Arsenal reportedly hold the advantage over Benfica in the race to sign Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu in spite of the Portuguese club's desire to wrap up a quick deal for the 22-year-old this summer.

THE GUARDIAN
Chelsea have entered the race to sign exciting Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga and are likely to sell Kai Havertz after being made aware of the German forward's desire to leave.

THE TIMES
Real Madrid are ready to make a move for Chelsea's Kai Havertz as they look to replenish their forward options after the surprise exit of Karim Benzema.
Allan Saint-Maximin has cast doubt over his future at Newcastle United after posting an emotional statement on social media.

DAILY RECORD
Jose Cifuentes appears to have handed a nod to Rangers fans that he is heading to Glasgow - once again.
Celtic could have a fight on their hands to land Enzo Maresca with the Manchester City coach also a target for Leicester.
Brighton are among a host of clubs in England and Germany "considering" a move for Celtic star Matt O'Riley.
Enzo Maresca remains a major contender to replace Ange Postecoglou at Celtic - but Ipswich's Kieran McKenna could also come into the equation.
Ian Maxwell insists he has no fears Scotland boss Steve Clarke could be tempted back into club football after being linked with the vacant Celtic post.

SCOTTISH SUN
John Kennedy has told Celtic bosses he wants to join Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.



Aston Villa want Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 26, after his departure from Leicester. (Athletic)

Aston Villa have held talks to sign Spain defenders Aymeric Laporte, 29, and Pau Torres, 26, from Manchester City and Villarreal respectively. (90min)

Chelsea have joined Barcelona and Liverpool in wanting Celta Vigo's 21-year-old Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga, who has a £34m release clause. (Guardian)

Tottenham have shown an interest in Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, 30, and hope it could persuade England team-mate Harry Kane to stay. (Telegraph - subscription)

Manchester United will look to sell eight players this summer: captain Maguire; striker Anthony Martial, 27; midfielders Fred, 30, and Scott McTominay, 26; goalkeeper Dean Henderson, 26; and defenders Alex Telles, 30, Eric Bailly, 29, and Brandon Williams, 22. (Mirror)

Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 26, will explore options to leave Manchester United this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Real Madrid are ready to make a move for Chelsea's Germany forward Kai Havertz, 23, if they cannot sign Harry Kane from Tottenham. (Times - subscription)

Chelsea target Mike Maignan, 27, may be willing to leave AC Milan. The France goalkeeper is among four players unhappy with the sackings of directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara. (Sun)

Arsenal will revive their January interest in Spain defender Ivan Fresneda, 18, following Real Valladolid's relegation from La Liga. (Sun)

Nottingham Forest are in talks about a permanent move for Manchester United's 26-year-old England goalkeeper Dean Henderson. (90min)

Out-of-contract Crystal Palace and Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha, 30, has received a £15m-per-year offer to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. Atletico Madrid are also interested. (Sky Sports)

Chelsea and France midfielder N'Golo Kante, 32, has been offered a salary that could reach £86m a year by Saudi clubs Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr. (Guardian)

Chelsea are set to join Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City in bidding for Southampton's 19-year-old Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia. (Football Insider)

Manchester United are interested in Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka. The German champions could offload the 28-year-old to fund a move for West Ham's 24-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice. (Sky Germany)

Lille and USA forward Timothy Weah, 23, may be on the verge of an £8.6m summer move to Juventus. (Goal)

Brighton are weighing up an improved bid in the region of £40m for 20-year-old English Chelsea defender Levi Colwill. (Mail)

Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are interested in Senegalese defender Mikayil Faye. The 18-year-old plays for Kustosija in Croatia. (Mail)

Brighton are set to demand significantly more than £70m for 21-year-old Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, who is wanted by Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United. (Telegraph - subscription)

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 34, has no plans to leave Barcelona this summer despite being linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster, 40, will sign a new deal at Wrexham. (TeamTalk)
 
Thursday 8 June 2023 07:46, UK



THE SUN

Newcastle United could deny Manchester United one of their chief summer transfer targets as they plot entering the race to sign Napoli defender Min-Jae Kim.
Manchester United are close to a deal to sign Monaco defender Axel Disasi, according to reports in France.
West Ham fans were left fuming with the amount of empty seats in the Fiorentina end at the Europa Conference League final in Prague, given tens of thousands of their own supporters were unable to buy tickets.
Aaron Ramsey could leave Nice this summer just weeks after a one-year extension to his contract was announced.
Manchester United are one of four Premier League clubs "crazy" about Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella.
Arsenal are weighing up a swap transfer for Galatasaray right-back Sacha Boey but face competition from a Premier League rival.
Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek has "accepted it's time to leave" the club after his disastrous £35m transfer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Sheikh Jassim could walk away from the process of buying Manchester United this week with his patience wearing thin despite making a fifth multi-billion offer only days ago.
Exploratory talks have taken place between the RFU and their Irish counterparts in relation to London Irish with the possibility of a phoenix club used to establish young Irish talent potentially to be taken further.

DAILY MIRROR
Birmingham City are waiting on a windfall in excess of £10m from the deal which will take Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid.
Jason Burt from The Telegraph and David Ornstein from The Athletic discuss Jude Bellingham's transfer to Real Madrid
Franck Kessie's agent has poured cold water on reports the midfielder has been made available for transfer by cash-strapped Barcelona.
West Ham United have vowed to ban the fan responsible for throwing the missile that left Fiorentina's captain bloodied in the Europa Conference League final.
Inter Miami goalkeeper Nick Marsman believes David Beckham's club is 'not ready' for the arrival of Lionel Messi.
Chelsea will look to sign Neymar this summer as Paris Saint-Germain hope to land Bernardo Silva following the exit of Lionel Messi.
Aston Villa have made a formal offer to sign Villarreal defender Pau Torres - a year after Manchester United wanted to sign the Spain international.

DAILY MAIL
Aston Villa are ready to make a significant move to bolster their backroom staff, with Sevilla's Monchi now the chief target to take up a senior role in their recruitment team.
Both Inter and AC Milan are keeping tabs on Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, who appears set to leave the London club this summer after impressing on loan with Reims.
N'Golo Kante has completed a medical in London ahead of his expected move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.
Sadio Mane is the No 1 player on Thomas Tuchel's list of unwanted Bayern Munich players, with Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry also likely to leave the Bundesliga champions this summer.
Manchester United are among the clubs keeping an eye on emerging MLS talent Brian Gutierrez, who currently plays in midfield for Chicago Fire.
Broadcasters have dealt Premiership Rugby another blow by demanding a multi-million-pound rebate after confirmation the league will shrink to 10 teams next season.
Michael Vaughan is set for another battle with the ECB as he seeks to recover almost £500,000 he spent in clearing his name of allegations of racism.
West Ham United players danced in the streets as they returned to their hotel in the centre of Prague and received a hero's welcome, joining jubilant West Ham fans celebrating their historic win in Prague.
West Ham defender Emerson Palmieri has written his name into the history books after becoming the first player to win all three UEFA club competitions following his side's Europa Conference League victory against Fiorentina on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal reportedly 'had private jets waiting in Paris' to fly Lionel Messi back to Riyadh prior to his decision to join Inter Miami.
Gerard Pique has criticised former employers Barcelona after the departure of a number of club legends this season, who he believes were blamed for their ongoing financial issues.
Bayern Munich are reportedly still hopeful of persuading Harry Kane to join the German club despite interest from Real Madrid this summer.
Barcelona are reportedly mounting a charm offensive to convince Monaco full-back Vanderson to hold off on deciding his future rather than signing with Manchester United this summer.
Nottingham Forest are targeting Monza's attacking left-back Carlos Augusto.
The powerbrokers behind Saudi Arabia's takeover of golf are keen for under-fire PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan to remain in post after putting a 10-figure sum into the peace pact that shocked the world of sport.

DAILY EXPRESS
West Ham can expect a huge fine after missiles rained down on Fiorentina players during the Europa Conference League final in Prague and forced Cristiano Biraghi to have lengthy treatment for a cut on the back of his head.
Rasmus Hojlund is reportedly being earmarked as a top target for Manchester United this summer after Erik ten Hag held 'multiple video calls' with the highly-rated striker.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Mason Greenwood will be informed of Manchester United's decision on his future with the club in the next few weeks.

THE TIMES
N'Golo Kante is set to become the latest high-profile footballer to sign for a Saudi Arabian club in a deal that will pay him £86m a season.
Andy Murray expects Saudi Arabia to start a move into tennis but says he has no intention of playing in the country.
Snooker's match-fixing scandal could lead to criminal proceedings, with the sport's governing body having passed on its findings to authorities in the UK and China.

THE ATHLETIC
Liverpool will listen to offers for Leighton Clarkson as they continue their midfield rebuild this summer - but Fabio Carvalho is only available on loan.
Bayern Munich are set to complete the signing of Borussia Dortmund defender Raphael Guerreiro on a free transfer.
FIFA has been found to have breached Swiss Federal Law over advertising the 2022 Qatar World Cup as "carbon-neutral".
Tammy Abraham has had surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered during the final game of the Serie A season, AS Roma have confirmed.
Birmingham City are set to appoint Garry Cook as their new chief executive officer, meaning he will leave his role as the executive president and CEO of the Saudi Pro League.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are closing in on a £3.5m deal for Cremonese striker Cyriel Dessers.
Celtic have embarked on a worldwide hunt for a successor to Ange Postecoglou.
Rangers have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Arsenal defender Auston Trusty, according to reports.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic will not press the panic button by rushing into appointing Ange Postecoglou's replacement.
Lee Johnson admits securing new loan deals for Will Fish and CJ Egan-Riley would ease the pressure on Hibs' summer shopping.


South Korea defender Kim Min-jae, 26, is edging closer to joining Manchester United on a five-year deal from Napoli. (Nicolo Schira)

But Newcastle might hijack the deal having held talks with Kim, who has a £42m release clause that becomes active on 1 July. (Sun)

Aston Villa are interested in signing Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire, 30, this summer. (Football Insider)

Villa have also made a formal offer to sign 26-year-old Villarreal and Spain defender Pau Torres. (Mirror)

Al Ahli president Waleed Muaath travelled to London earlier in the week in an attempt to sign Manchester City and Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez, 32, after they missed out on Lionel Messi who is set to join Inter Miami. (CBS)

Al-Hilal made a final attempt to sign Argentina forward Lionel Messi by offering the 35-year-old 500m euros a season. (Helena Condis Edo)

After securing Messi, Inter Miami have now turned their attentions to signing Argentina winger Angel di Maria, 35, and Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets, 34, on free transfers. (Fabrizio Romano)

Bayern Munich are still hopeful of persuading Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 29, to join them despite interest from Real Madrid. (Athletic - subscription required)

Manchester City are poised to make an approach for RB Leipzig's Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, 21. (90min)

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 36, is set to leave Gremio and join Inter Miami alongside former Barcelona team-mates Messi and Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets, 34. (90min)

Inter Miami's Dutch goalkeeper Nick Marsman, 32, says the American club "is not ready" for the arrival of Messi. (ESPN, via Express US)

Chelsea's France midfielder N'Golo Kante, 32, has completed a medical after agreeing to join Al-Ittihad on a two-year deal worth 100m euros (£86m) per season. (Guardian)

Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 32, is ready to snub a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia to stay at Manchester United. (Talksport)

AC Milan are still keen on signing England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 27, with talks continuing over a potential move from Chelsea. (Football Insider)

The agent of Barcelona and Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie has denied the 26-year-old is up for sale amid reported interest from Liverpool.(Mirror)

Liverpool and Portugal midfielder Fabio Carvalho, 20, will only be allowed to leave Anfield on loan this summer. There are a number of Premier League clubs interested and a return to former side Fulham remains an option. (Athletic - subscription required)

Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is a target for AC Milan and Inter Milan, with the 21-year-old American set to leave this summer after impressing on loan at Reims. (Mail)

Brighton are preparing a club-record £40m bid to sign English centre-back Levi Colwill after the 20-year-old impressed while on loan from Chelsea last season. (90min)

Manchester United are closing in on a surprise transfer for Monaco and France defender Axel Disasi, 25. (L'Equipe - in French)

Luton Town have joined the race to sign versatile Jamaica defender Joel Latibeaudiere, 23, on a free transfer from Swansea City. (Football Insider)
 
Friday 9 June 2023 07:37, UK



DAILY MAIL

Tottenham are poised to step up their interest in James Maddison after finalising a deal to make Ange Postecoglou their new manager this week.
West Ham are keen to bring in Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha to replace Declan Rice.
The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Times' Charlotte Duncker both believe West Ham's Declan Rice will be leaving the club this summer following their Europa Conference League win
Alphonso Davies' agent claims there is a "lot of navigating to do" in the defender's contract negotiations with Bayern Munich, while he revealed he has spoken to other clubs about his client's future.
Arsenal have opened preliminary talks to sign Manchester City star Joao Cancelo, according to reports.
Manchester United are considering sending Mason Greenwood out on loan next season, with clubs in Turkey, Italy and Spain thought to be the likeliest destination for the 21-year-old.
Leicester are considering offering Steven Gerard a route back into management.

DAILY EXPRESS
West Ham fans could be banned from the Europa League after Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi was left bleeding from objects thrown onto the pitch in the Europa Conference League final.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
The brother of Sofyan Amrabat - former Watford midfielder, Nordin - says that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag "is charmed" by the Fiorentina player, but the Reds won't move for him until they have signed a striker this summer.

THE GUARDIAN
Cash-strapped UK Athletics has been handed a £150,000 cash injection to help stage next month's Diamond League meeting in London.
Arsenal are confident of sealing a £90m deal to sign Declan Rice from West Ham.

DAILY MIRROR
Mateo Kovacic has agreed to join Manchester City, according to reports, with the Croatian agreeing personal terms and keen to get the move over the line.
Xavi has hinted that Joshua Kimmich could be on his way to Barcelona this summer.
Wolves are braced for an official approach from Barcelona for captain Ruben Neves, who has just one year left on his contract this summer.
Al Ahli are interested in signing Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez, according to reports.
The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Times' Charlotte Duncker discuss Liverpool's signing of Alexis Mac Allister as they attempt to rebuild their midfield
West Brom chief Ian Pearce is planning for next season with Carlos Corberan in charge, despite interest from Leeds.
Aston Villa are willing to hand Sevilla's sporting director Monchi a bumper transfer kitty this summer to tempt him to the Premier League side.
Wrexham face a fight to keep highly-rated midfielder Tom O'Connor amid interest from the Championship.
Premier League bosses plan to introduce new measures to improve respect towards referees next season.

EVENING STANDARD
Tottenham have been warned they could be sued if they attempt to sign Manor Solomon on a free transfer by Shakhtar Donetsk's chief executive Sergei Palkin.

THE SUN
Cristiano Ronaldo believes that his move to Saudi Arabia earlier this year has opened "a box" for other players to make the switch.
Jorginho's future at Arsenal is under threat after he was "offered a reunion with a former boss" in a shock transfer to Lazio.
Sam Allardyce is ready to give up management to become Leeds' director of football.



Arsenal will step up their £92m pursuit of Declan Rice in the hope the West Ham and England midfielder, 24, can join in time for the start of pre-season. (Telegraph - subscription required)

West Ham are keen on bringing in Fulham and Portugal defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha, 27, to replace Rice, with Manchester City and England's Kalvin Phillips and Southampton and England midfielder James Ward-Prowse also in the frame. (Mail)

Chelsea could also try to sign Rice along with Brighton and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21. (90min)

Nice and France midfielder Khephren Thuram, 22, has verbally agreed personal terms with Liverpool. (Football Transfers)

Chelsea and Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 29, has agreed personal terms with Manchester City after advanced talks. (Fabrizio Romano)

Liverpool have scheduled talks with the representatives of Borussia Monchengladbach's 22-year-old French midfielder Man Utd Kone. (Fabrizio Romano)

Real Madrid are working on a bid to sign England striker Harry Kane for about £68m as Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy refuses to sell the 29-year-old to Manchester United. (Marca - in Spanish)

Newcastle are exploring transfer targets from relegated Premier League teams including Leeds United and USA midfielder Tyler Adams, 24, and Leicester City's English winger Harvey Barnes, 24, and midfielder James Maddison, 26. (Telegraph)

Maddison is a priority target for Tottenham's new manager Ange Postecoglou, but the club will have to pay more than £50m for the England international. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Manchester City and Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 32, is a target for French champions Paris St-Germain. (L'Equipe - in French)

Meanwhile, reports in Spain suggest the German international has already agreed a three-year deal with Barcelona who will announce the move after the Champions League final. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli have expressed their desire to sign Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez, 32, from Manchester City. (Fabrizio Romano)

Tottenham will need to increase their £20m valuation if they want to sign Spain goalkeeper David Raya, with Brentford ready to reject offers less than £40m for the 27-year-old. (i Sport)

Arsenal see 18-year-old Spanish right-back Ivan Fresneda of La Liga side Valladolid as a viable summer option. (Football London)

Leicester City are considering former Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard as their next boss following relegation from the Premier League. (Mail)

Zinedine Zidane has turned down an approach from PSG to take over as head coach from Christophe Galtier. (Le Parisien - in French)

Tottenham will ask Juventus to reduce the £35m fee to sign Sweden forward Dejan Kulusevski, 23, on a permanent deal. (Nicolo Schira)

Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin has threatened to sue Tottenham if they try to sign 23-year-old Israel winger Manor Solomon, who was on loan at Fulham last season, on a free transfer. (ESPN)

Manchester United are considering sending 21-year-old English forward Mason Greenwood out on loan to a club in Europe next season. (Mail)
 
Saturday 10 June 2023 07:38, UK

THE SUN

Declan Rice has his heart set on a move to Arsenal, but West Ham are believed to be interested in the idea of a deal involving Emile Smith Rowe moving the opposite way.
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to hijack Ange Postecoglou's first transfer target as Tottenham boss in the form of Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson.
Arsenal are interested in signing Chelsea's Kai Havertz, according to reports.


DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United and Tottenham are said to be in agreement that Brentford's £40m asking price for David Raya is too high with both clubs reportedly willing to walk away from negotiations.
Chelsea reportedly have an agreement in principle on personal terms with Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe may not be able to sign all the players he wants this summer with his summer budget reportedly cut down to just £75m, despite leading the club to Champions League qualification.
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has admitted he is 'contemplating' as talk grows over his future.
Chelsea could be forced to rue a missed transfer opportunity this summer, with Callum Hudson-Odoi reportedly poised to leave for a bargain fee.
The Sun's Charlie Wyatt reflects on the enormous contract offered to Chelsea's N'Golo Kante as he prepares to play his football in Saudi Arabia

DAILY MIRROR
Harry Maguire is believed to want to stay and fight for his place at Manchester United next season, with the club captain hoping to regain his starting place amid interest from Tottenham.
The Besiktas club president has taken a dig at Dele Alli after confirming he won't be returning to the club next season.
John Arne Riise came out of retirement to feature for Avaldsnes in the Norwegian fifth tier on Thursday.
Al-Ahli are ready to offer Riyad Mahrez a contract worth around £40m-a-year plus bonuses to leave Manchester City this summer.

THE GUARDIAN
West Ham will open talks with Europa Conference League match winner Jarod Bowen over extending his contract.
Chelsea are expected to face competition from Real Madrid in their pursuit of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez.
Ajax are demanding £45m for Edson Alvarez, who has emerged as a target for West Ham as they line up replacements for Declan Rice.
Everton have offered new deals for Seamus Coleman and Tom Davies.
Tottenham are battling with Newcastle to sign James Maddison from relegated-Leicester City.
Petr Cech has joined the third tier of ice hockey team Oxford City Stars as their goaltender for the 203-24 season.
WSL clubs feel England players were bullied by the Football Association into accepting a meet-up date for the World Cup of June 19.

THE TELEGRAPH
Chelsea are facing a dilemma over the future of Kai Havertz after setting what the clubs interested in signing him believe is an unrealistic asking price for the forward.
England's preparations for the Women's World Cup have received a boost after an agreement was reached that allows players to start a pre-tournament camp on Monday week, as requested by Sarina Wiegman.

THE INDEPENDENT
Former professional footballers are almost three and a half times more likely to be diagnosed with dementia than the general population, according to a study commissioned by the Football Association and Professional Footballers' Association.

DAILY MAIL
Troy Deeney has revealed he had threatened to 'injure every player' at Watford as he pushed for a move away from the club in 2016.
Cristiano Ronaldo has sensationally been left out of Opta's Saudi Pro League team of the season after a mixed debut season playing in the Middle East.
Ross Barkley is searching for yet another place to call home after being released by Nice - just a year after having his contract terminated at Chelsea.

DAILY STAR
Newcastle are weighing up whether to make a move for Tottenham target Samuel Chukwueze.

EVENING STANDARD
Daniel Levy has hit back at suggestions Tottenham have not backed their managers.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers have stepped up their pursuit of Atalanta striker Sam Lammers.
Aberdeen are closing in on Croatian attacking midfielder Tonio Teklic.

DAILY RECORD
Ange Postecoglou's bid to take Celtic coaches John Kennedy and Gavin Strachan to Tottenham Hotspur with him is hanging in the balance.



Paris St-Germain are planning a move for Manchester City's Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 28, this summer as a replacement for the departing Lionel Messi. (Le Parisien, in French)

West Ham are interested in a swap deal involving Arsenal'sEmile Smith Rowe, 22, if fellow England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, joins the Gunners. (Sun)

Ajax are demanding £45m for their 25-year-old Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez, who has emerged as another option for West Ham to replace Rice. (Guardian)

Bayern Munich's top midfield transfer target is West Ham's Rice but Arsenal remain favourites to sign him. (Sky Sport Germany, in German)

Manchester City have held initial talks with RB Leipzig over the signing of Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, 21. (Football Insider)

Talks between Arsenal and Joao Cancelo over a potential move are progressing positively and Manchester City want £45m for the Portugal full-back, 29. (FootballTransfers)

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has blocked Eintracht Frankfurt'sattempts to sign Victor Lindelof this summer, and does not want the 28-year-old Sweden centre-back to leave. (Bild, in German)

Meanwhile, United have been told that Atalanta's 20-year-old Danish striker Rasmus Hojland and Monaco'sFrench defender Axel Disasi, 25, both want to move to Old Trafford this summer. (Mail)

Chelsea have opened talks with Southampton over their Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19. (Football London)

Inter Milan'sCameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana has an agreement in principle with Chelsea but Inter have rejected the Blues' initial £34m bid for the 27-year-old. (Tuttomercatoweb, in Italian)

Chelsea are also interested in AC Milan and France keeper Mike Maignan, 27. (L'Equipe, in French - subscription required)

Luton Town have held talks with Bosnia keeper Asmir Begovic, 35, who has just left Everton - and have also looked at Bournemouth'sRepublic of Ireland goalkeeper Mark Travers, 24. (Telegraph - subscription needed)

Crystal Palace and Fulham are preparing bids for Coventry City and Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, 25. (Football Insider)

Chelsea are waiting to hear whether or not AC Milan will go ahead with the £15m signing of their English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 27, after sacking directors Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara. (Telegraph - subscription needed)

Saudi side Al-Ahli are ready to offer Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez, 32, a contract worth £40m a year to leave Manchester City this summer. (Mirror)

Tottenham and Manchester United are both set to walk away from a potential deal for David Raya if Brentford do not lower their asking price of £40m for the 27-year-old Spain goalkeeper. (London Evening Standard)

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been told he will have £75m to spend this summer with Leicester'sEngland international James Maddison, 26, their top midfield target and Brighton's21-year-old Ecuadorian Moises Caicedo, Manchester United'sScotland international Scott McTominay, 26, and Chelsea and England's Conor Gallagher, 23, also under consideration. (Mail)

Alternatively, Newcastle have a transfer budget of £100m to £150m this summer. (Athletic - subscription needed)

Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Getafe's Spanish goalkeeper David Soria, 30. (Fichajes, in Spanish)
 
Sunday 11 June 2023 08:19, UK

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THE SUN

Manchester United are ready to move for England No  1 Jordan Pickford whether David De Gea leaves or not.
Newcastle want to rescue Harry Maguire from Manchester United on loan - but they will have to buy him.
Jadon Sancho must prove he can be a key figure in Erik ten Hag's Old Trafford rebuild.
West Ham could bid big for Fulham's Joao Palhinha to replace Declan Rice.
Brighton are winning the race for £16m Dutch keeper Bart Verbruggen.
Chelsea have reportedly agreed personal terms with Andre Onana as they prepare for him to become their new first-choice keeper.

DAILY MAIL
Everton are under pressure to sell star asset Amadou Onana this summer in a major blow to Sean Dyche's proposed rebuild at Goodison.
Liverpool are prepared to play the waiting game on Southampton's James Ward-Prowse. Ward-Prowse, 28, is set to leave St Mary's this summer after the club were relegated from the Premier League but prospective buyers have so far been put off Saints' £50m asking price.
Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri could be braced for a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia after reports linked him with a managerial post in the Middle East.
Soccer Aid will have an all-female refereeing team for the first time with top-flight official Abigail Byrne set to take charge of Sunday's game at Old Trafford.
PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico has been sedated for the second time after suffering serious head injuries in a horse riding accident, according to reports.
Manchester United are becoming increasingly resigned to missing out on Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
Bournemouth have confirmed 11 players will depart the club at the end of their contracts this summer, with club-record signing Jefferson Lerma and long-serving winger Junior Stanislas among those leaving as free agents.
Feyenoord captain Orkun Kokcu is set to sign for Portuguese giants Benfica, according to reports, ending any transfer interest from Manchester United.

DAILY MIRROR
Erik ten Hag has been warned that Randal Kolo Muani would not necessarily be the right alternative to Harry Kane.
Arsenal are planning to lodge a fresh bid to sign Brighton star Moises Caicedo this summer.

THE ATHLETIC
Southampton owners Sport Republic are close to finalising the purchase of French second-tier side Valenciennes.

THE TIMES
Manchester United are increasingly resigned to the prospect of being unable to land their principal transfer target, Harry Kane.

DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reportedly wants a transfer pursuit of Man Utd Kone to be prioritised after the Reds confirmed the signing of Alexis Mac Allister.
Manchester United will want close to £60m to consider selling Jadon Sancho in this summer's transfer window, with Tottenham reportedly interested in the England forward.

A BOLA
Manchester United are interested in Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, but do not want to meet the Portuguese club's £64m asking price.

L'EQUIPE
Newcastle are weighing up a big-money offer for RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai.

DAILY RECORD
Rangers are edging closer to securing a £2.5m deal for Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo.
Brendan Rodgers hasn't ruled out returning to Celtic as their new boss.
John Souttar is a major doubt for Scotland's crucial Euro 2024 clash in Norway.



Chelsea and England midfielder Mason Mount, 24, is a high priority for Manchester United, but they will not pay more than £60m. (Give Me Sport)

Manchester United are ready to move for Everton's England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 29, regardless of whether David de Gea leaves. (TalkSport)

Newcastle want to sign England defender Harry Maguire from Manchester United on loan, but they have been told they must buy the 30-year-old. (Sun)

Manchester United's plans to sign Napoli's South Korea defender Kim Min-jae, 26, could be scuppered if Maguire refuses to leave. (90 Min)

Liverpool are prepared to wait for Southampton's 28-year-old England midfielder James Ward-Prowse. They will pay only half of the Saints' £50m valuation. (Mail)

Tottenham are considering a £50m bid for Manchester United's 23-year-old England winger Jadon Sancho. (Star)

Brighton are hoping to beat Burnley to Anderlecht's Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen in a deal worth £16m. (Sun)

Newcastle are considering making a staggering offer for RB Leipzig's 22-year-old Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. (L'Equipe via Sport Witness)

Arsenal are leading the race to sign 24-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice but are not prepared to meet West Ham's asking price. (90min)

West Ham are lining up Fulham and Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 27, as a replacement for Rice. (TalkSport)

Manchester United are trying to drive down the asking price for Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa, 23, with Porto holding out for 75m euros (£64m). (A Bola - in Portuguese)

Everton want Coventry's Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 25, but face competition from West Ham, Wolves, Fulham, Leeds, Southampton and Sporting Libson.(A Bola - in Portuguese)

Borussia Monchengladbach's £30m-rated French midfielder Man Utd Kone, 22, is on Liverpool's shortlist. (Sky Sports Germany via Inside Futbol)

Bayer Leverkusen are demanding at least 40m euros (£34m) for 22-year-old Netherlands defender Jeremie Frimpong, who is wanted my Manchester United.(Metro)

Aston Villa, Tottenham, Juventus and AC Milan want Galatasaray's 23-year-oldItaly forward Nicolo Zaniolo, who has a 35m euro (£30m) release clause in his contract. (Tuttojuve.com)

Everton's Colombia defender Yerry Mina, 28, will not move to Besiktas when his contract expires because they are unwilling to meet his wage demands. (Fanatik)

The agent of Bayern Munich's France defender Benjamin Pavard, 27, has spoken to Liverpool.(CaughtOffside)

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to sign 24-year-old Paris St-Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappe but not this year. (Madrid Xtra via 90 min)

Arsenal have agreed a new four-year contract with 22-year-old France defender William Saliba. (Athletic)
 
Monday 12 June 2023 07:22, UK


DAILY MAIL

PSG have reportedly made initial contact with Wilfried Zaha in a bid to sign the Crystal Palace forward when his contract expires this summer.
Kevin De Bruyne could miss the start of next season after snapping his hamstring in the Champions League final.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek's move to AC Milan is reportedly in doubt with the Italian team having second thoughts due to the midfielder's age.
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson took part in a bizarre post-match interview after winning the Champions League as he shaved a reporter's moustache on the pitch.
Celtic have opened talks with Brendan Rodgers over a return to the club, with chief executive Michael Nicholson and finance director Chris McKay meeting him in Spain over the weekend.
West Ham will look to appoint a sporting director ahead of the 2023-24 campaign and have set their transfer agenda to concentrate on players with Premier League experience.
Ticket sales, previously said to be sluggish, for Tottenham's friendly against West Ham in Perth next month, enjoyed a huge spike after Ange Postecoglou was confirmed as their new manager.

THE SUN
Chelsea get Andre Onana transfer boost as they look to offer Inter Milan two players including Lukaku in a swap deal.
Brentford are trying to agree on a fee with French club Strasbourg for striker Habib Diallo while Ivan Toney serves his ban.
Manchester City are ready to offer FA Cup final hero Stefan Ortega a new contract to stave off interest in their second-choice goalkeeper from Bayern Munich.
Alphonso Davies claims a move to Barcelona fell through because of his Canadian nationality and left him "crushed".
Swansea City are facing a fight to keep hold of three of their star players with Italian side Salernitana keen on striker Joel Piroe and Southampton likely to go after Matt Grimes and Jay Fulton once Russell Martin is confirmed as their new manager.

THE TELEGRAPH
Ireland are set to lose second row Jean Kleyn to South Africa as he was named in their preliminary squad for the Rugby Championship after being overlooked by Andy Farrell.

DAILY MIRROR
Neymar has received a transfer proposal from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal amid interest from Chelsea in signing the Brazil forward.
Steven Gerrard has 'welcomed' the offer of taking over Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq as the Liverpool legend looks for a return to football.
Manchester United have ramped up their plans to move on Harry Maguire this summer as they continue to monitor a transfer for impressive Napoli defender Min-Jae Kim.
Fulham vice-chairman Tony Khan says there is no release clause in Joao Palhinha's contract amid reports that West Ham and Liverpool were interested in a cut-price deal for the midfielder.

THE INDEPENDENT
Tottenham are progressing with a move for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya.

EVENING STANDARD
Leeds goalkeeper Ilan Meslier is open to joining Chelsea, but only if he is signed to be their first-choice.

THE ATHLETIC
Ryan Mason is expected to stay at Tottenham Hotspur as a member of Ange Postecoglou's coaching staff.
Wolves might be priced out of the market for leading Championship stars Alex Scott and Viktor Gyokeres because of their need to fulfil Financial Fair Play regulations.

THE TIMES
The bidders in the battle for Manchester United are hoping to hear this week if they have finally been given exclusivity status to complete a deal now approaching £6bn.
Pep Guardiola will remain in charge of Manchester City for the final two years of his contract and has no intention of walking away from the club this summer.

DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United risk missing out on two of their main targets as long-term replacement for goalkeeper David De Gea, with Jordan Pickford settled at Everton according to a statement from his agent, and Tottenham closing on a deal to sign Brentford's David Raya.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic have held talks with young Italian boss Francesco Farioli about the prospect of taking over from Ange Postecoglou at Parkhead.

THE SCOTTISH SUN
Atalanta are reported to have given Rangers target Sam Lammers the green light to talk about a move away from the Serie A club.



Representatives of Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal are in Paris to try to secure the signing of Paris St-Germain and Brazil forward Neymar, 31. (CBS)

Chelsea are ready to offer Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, and Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 31, to Inter Milan in a bid to land the Serie A side's Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27. (Sun)

But Onana said after the Champions League final that he wants to stay at the Italian club. (90 min)

Newcastle are leading Tottenham in the race to sign Leicester City's £40m-rated England attacking midfielder James Maddison, 26. (Sky Sports)

Maddison is the only Leicester player Newcastle have interest in, which means they won't be moving for their English winger Harvey Barnes, 25, but they do want Manchester United's Scotland international midfielder Scott McTominay, 26. (Northern Echo)

Manchester United will only accept a permanent deal from Newcastle United for England defender Harry Maguire, but they would consider loaning the 30-year-old to Aston Villa. (Sun)

Tottenham are close to agreeing personal terms with Brentford's Spain international goalkeeper David Raya, 27, who has also been targeted by Manchester United. (Fabrizio Romano via Goal.com)

Manchester United are ready to make a £30m bid for Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 29, regardless of whether or not Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 32, leaves this summer. (Sun)

Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal want AS Roma's former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho to become their new manager, but Al-Ahli also want to meet with the 60-year-old Portuguese. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Crystal Palace's Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha, 30, is in talks with Paris St-Germain over a free transfer to the French champions once his contract expires this summer. (Sun)

Liverpool are set to move for Southampton and England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 28, after appearing to lose out on Chelsea and England midfielder Mason Mount, who is set to join Manchester United. (Mirror)

Manchester United have made contact with Mount, who is keen on a move to Old Trafford, but Chelsea want 80m euro (£68.4m) for the 24-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano)

Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani, 24, is among six strikers Manchester United have on their shortlist, but the France international wants guarantees he will be in boss Erik ten Hag's starting line-up. (Manchester Evening News)

Liverpool are already in preliminary talks with Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram, 22, and his fellow Frenchman, Borussia Monchengladbach's 22-year-old midfielder Man Utd Kone. (Football Insider)

A move to Arsenal for 24-year-old West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice "has been a done deal for a while". (Ran - in German)

Former Rangers and Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard, 43, is considering an offer to become coach of Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq, who are keen to land the former Liverpool captain. (Reuters)

Arsenal have opened talks with Leicester over a deal to sign Belgium full-back Timothy Castagne, 27, from the relegated Foxes. (Goal)

Tottenham transfer target Roger Ibanez, 24, will be leaving Roma, with the Serie A side keen to complete a sale quickly for the Brazil defender. (La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Express)

Former Wolves defender Romain Saiss wants to return to the Premier League after the 33-year-old Morocco captain left for Besiktas last summer. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Burnley have offered 15m euros (£12.8m) for Anderlecht's Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, 20. (Nieuws Blad - in Dutch)

Atletico Madrid's Brazilian full-back Renan Lodi, 25, is unlikely to return to Nottingham Forest following his loan spell last season, with the player preferring a move to a Champions League club. (Football Transfers)

Manchester City are set to hand German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, 30, a new deal worth £85,000-a-week to ward off interest from Bayern Munich. (Sun)
 
Tuesday 13 June 2023 07:37, UK



DAILY MAIL

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is reportedly set to be appointed as the new manager of Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq.
Crystal Palace are hoping a price tag of around £50m on winger Michael Olise will act as a suitable deterrent for Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo wants to have another crack at the Premier League following his inauspicious stay with Liverpool.
Alexi Lalas believes Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami will be the first of many big names to land in Florida, bringing with it growing animosity towards the franchise and leading to far more intense matchups.


THE GUARDIAN
Arsenal are close to agreeing a fee with West Ham for Declan Rice and are expected to pay more than £100m for the midfielder if certain add-ons are achieved.
Dharmesh Sheth and Mark McAdam outline the latest developments with Declan Rice's potential move from West Ham to Arsenal
Wilfried Zaha looks set to reject an offer worth a staggering £30m a year to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr but Luka Modric is considering a move to the Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal after more than a decade at Real Madrid.
Aston Villa have agreed terms with Monchi to become their sporting director after confirming the departure of the chief executive Christian Purslow.
Three members of Everton's board left their roles on Monday and the chairman, Bill Kenwright, is expected to go in the next 48 hours in developments which signal the arrival of fresh investment.
Sweden's players had to "show their genitalia for the doctor" at the 2011 Women's World Cup to prove they were women, the team's centre-back Nilla Fischer has revealed.


THE SUN
Arsenal star William Saliba had "some issues" with manager Mikel Arteta during his loan stint at Marseille.
Leeds defender Robin Koch is banned from playing in the Championship next season, according to reports.

DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool target Goncalo Inacio has brought discussions over a new deal at Sporting to a halt, according to reports, in a move that could save the Reds millions of pounds in transfer fees this summer.
Manchester United were interested in poaching William Saliba from Arsenal before the Frenchman agreed a new contract with the Gunners over the weekend.
Manchester United could yet release David de Gea when his contract expires at the end of this month.
Manchester United have condemned Brandon Williams' social media behaviour after Manchester City lifted the Champions League last Saturday.
Romeo Beckham is set to turn down the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami by continuing his progress with Brentford.
Real Madrid's pursuit of Jude Bellingham this summer could now end up reducing their hopes of signing long-term target Kylian Mbappe, whose letter to PSG saying he would not sign a one-year extension to his current contract came as a surprise to everybody.
Manchester United are considering a move for former Manchester City midfielder Felix Nmecha, who was allowed to leave for Wolfsburg two years ago and might now be available for £13m.

DAILY STAR
Mason Greenwood is reportedly delighted with some of his Manchester United team-mates and manager being open to his return.
Lionel Messi was stopped at Beijing airport after using his Spanish passport instead of his Argentinian one.

DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United's share price spiked to its highest price in more than a month amid reports that a takeover is close, with the 17 per cent rise triggered by a story emanating from Qatar that Sheikh Jassim's offer had been successful.
Per Mertesacker has told a German television station he believes Arsenal are in a "good position" to sign Ilkay Gundogan from Premier League title rivals Manchester City.

THE TIMES
Premier League clubs are considering introducing a spending cap that would link the amount any club can spend on wages to how much television money is paid to the lowest-placed team.
Sam Simmonds has become the second Exeter Chiefs player to withdraw his name from contention for an England place at the Rugby World Cup ahead of his summer move to Montpellier.

THE TELEGRAPH
Newcastle are preparing to make a bid for German international midfielder Felix Nmecha as they look to start their summer recruitment.
Chelsea will step up plans for their goalkeeping position, with Inter's Andre Onana and AC Milan's Mike Maignan the club's top targets.
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is ready to play for Ukraine in this summer's European U21 Championship in a bid to recapture his best form in time for next season.
The United States Senate is investigating the PGA Tour's shock merger with LIV Golf, citing concerns over Saudi Arabia's "deeply disturbing human rights record".

EVENING STANDARD
Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund has admitted that a move to Manchester United would be "huge".
Martin Zubimendi has made clear he has no interest in joining Barcelona ahead of another summer of transfer speculation around the Spanish midfielder.
Brentford would not stop David Raya joining Tottenham but have no intention of letting him go for the £20m offer currently mooted as being on the table from the north London club.
Cesare Casadei hopes his performances for beaten finalists Italy at the U20 World Cup in Argentina will give Mauricio Pochettino something to think about when he finalises his first-team squad at Chelsea over the summer.

THE ATHLETIC
Brentford technical director Lee Dykes said in-demand goalkeeper David Raya is "well within his rights to explore his options".
Check out some of David Raya's best saves in the Premier League for Brentford. The Bees' Spanish goalkeeper has been linked with a move away from the west London club
Timothy Castagne will be allowed to leave Leicester this summer if an appropriate offer comes in for the Belgium international.
England have approached Everton youngster Tom Cannon over a potential national team allegiance switch from the Republic of Ireland.

THE INDEPENDENT
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill expects midfielder Ethan Galbraith to flourish now he has decided to leave Manchester United and confirmed he had received a number of calls from clubs asking about the 22-year-old, who remains a free agent.
Autopsy reports have shown that former USA Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie passed away at home last month because of complications during childbirth.

DAILY RECORD
Brendan Rodgers is weighing up the biggest decision of his life after receiving a personal intervention from Dermot Desmond to lure him back to Celtic.
John McGinn believes Scotland can surge fearlessly towards Euro 2024 having developed a touch of on-pitch arrogance.
Aberdeen target Jay Idzes has insisted that he has still to make a decision on his future.
Enzo Maresca has been interviewed by Leicester about their vacant manager's position as he remains second favourite for the Celtic job.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are understood to be closing in on Atalanta striker Sam Lammers.
Rangers have reportedly been dealt a massive blow in their race to sign Bayern Munich star Malik Tillman on a permanent deal.
Glen Kamara has hinted he has played his final game for Rangers.
Harald Brattbakk has urged Celtic to wrap up a £2m deal for Valerenga teenager Odin Thiago Holm, a generational talent he likens to Arsenal superstar Martin Odegaard.
Former Anderlecht manager Robin Veldman is set to be announced as the new boss of highly-ambitious Scottish Championship outfit Queen's Park, continuing a Dutch coaching theme at the club.



Arsenal are close to agreeing a £100m deal to sign West Ham's 24-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice. (Guardian)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola plans to leave the club when his contract expires in 2025. (Guardian)

RB Leipzig will want a fee of at least £75m if they are to sell Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, 21, to Manchester City. (Talksport)

Manchester City rejected Paris St-Germain's offer to include Italy midfielder Marco Verratti, 30, and Italy keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 24, as part of a deal to sign Portugal playmaker Bernardo Silva from the Treble winners. (Footmercato - in French)

Arsenal fear Chelsea could beat them to the signing of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, 24, by offering the Ecuador international more money. (Football Transfers)

Chelsea have made Cameroon international Andre Onana their primary target as they look to bring in a new keeper and Inter Milan want at least £50m for the 27-year-old. (Evening Standard)

Manchester United are continuing talks with Chelsea about England midfielder Mason Mount but there is still a gap in valuation between the two clubs for the 24-year-old. (Sky Sports)

Manchester United are unlikely to make a move for Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 29, as Spurs do not want to sell the England captain, especially to another Premier League side. (Sky Sports)

Tottenham are set to contact Brentford to discuss a fee for Spain keeper David Raya. But both Spurs and fellow suitors Manchester United are reluctant to pay the £40m the Bees want for the 27-year-old. (Sky Sports)

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, 30, is set to turn down a £30m-per-year offer to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, with Paris St-Germain and Marseille interested in signing the Ivory Coast forward on a free transfer this summer. (Guardian)

Newcastle United are preparing a bid for Wolfsburg's 22-year-old German midfielder Felix Nmecha, who is expected to cost about £15m, and are also looking at Nice and France midfielder Khephren Thuram, 22. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who was a target for Manchester United last year, expects to be playing for Barcelona next season and the 26-year-old is likely to be key to manager Xavi's plans. (Voetbal International, via Manchester Evening News)

Aston Villa are looking to bring in Sevilla sporting director Monchi, who worked with manager Unai Emery at the Spanish club. (Express & Star)

Chelsea are expected to offload up to 10 players over the course of the summer transfer window. (Football London)

Christian Eriksen could help Manchester United in their pursuit of Atalanta and Denmark forward Rasmus Hojlund, 20. (Manchester Evening News)

Barcelona and Spain forward Ansu Fati, 20, is at odds with his agent Jorge Mendes and does not want to leave Barcelona for Wolves in a swap deal with Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 26. (Sport - in Spanish)
 
Wednesday 14 June 2023 07:48, UK



THE GUARDIAN

Romelu Lukaku has been offered a deal worth up to £20m a season by Al Hilal, with Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez also being targeted by clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine's FA has called on UEFA to investigate footage of a Manchester City fan at the Champions League final in Istanbul who appears to have been hit by an official trying to confiscate the Ukrainian flag he had brought to the stadium.


THE SUN
Jorge Mendes is getting desperate in his attempts to offload Ruben Neves.
Manchester United's first transfer of the summer has been "confirmed" with Min-Jae Kim set to sign.
Leicester have joined the race for Blackpool striker Jerry Yates.
Reports in Spain have suggested Real Madrid will not be able to financially justify signing either Kylian Mbappe or Harry Kane this summer and will instead seek to sign former Stoke and Newcastle striker Joselu as a cheaper fix.
The Daily Mail's Craig Hope thinks it is unlikely Harry Kane would leave the Premier League this summer amid rumours linking the forward to PSG

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United remain interested in signing David Raya this summer, even though Tottenham are leading the race for the Brentford goalkeeper.
The £2.3bn from the sale of Chelsea which was pledged to Ukraine war victims is in limbo amid European Union demands about how the money should be spent.
Arsenal are seeking buyers for Nicolas Pepe and have no plans to reintegrate the club-record signing into their first-team squad ahead of next season.
West Ham's search for fresh midfield help could lead them to a bid for Valencia's Yunus Musah, according to reports in Spain, with the US international available for around £21m.
Justin Langer believes Australia must keep Ben Stokes quiet with both bat and ball to create a "ripple effect" through the England team and win them the Ashes on away soil for the first time since 2001.
Extra security will be on display at Edgbaston to protect England and Australia players amid threats that the first Ashes Test will be targeted by eco-protestors.

THE TIMES
The bitterness between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe shows no sign of slowing down with Mbappe's wish to leave as a free agent at the end of 2023/24 highly unlikely to be allowed by a club ready to cash in on one of their final remaining superstars.


THE INDEPENDENT
Under-fire PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has handed over day-to-day operations to chief operating officer Ron Price and executive vice-president Tyler Dennis while he is "recuperating from a medical situation".

DAILY EXPRESS
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan has reportedly decided he does not want to join Chelsea this summer as he wants to play Champions League football.
The share price increase reacting to reports out of Qatar that Sheikh Jassim's bid for Manchester United had succeeded could ironically play against him, with the Glazer family swayed towards the INEOS bid as it offers them a position as minority stakeholders.
Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk has confirmed his club wants to sign "a lot of" Chelsea players this summer, with reports in Turkey suggesting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Christian Pulisic are two of those targets.
The Jacksonville Jaguars could end up playing home games at the Daytona International Speedway when TIAA Bank Field is being renovated, a $2bn project that could take up to four years.

DAILY MAIL
Exciting Atalanta youngster Rasmus Hojlund could soon be the answer to Manchester United's striker problems thanks to the persuasive influence of Denmark team-mate Christian Eriksen.
Wilfried Zaha wants to join a Champions League club this summer despite being offered "generational wealth" from the Middle East.

Aston Villa officials were in Spain on Tuesday hoping to close a deal for Sevilla's transfer chief Monchi.
Sunderland are close to agreeing a fee of around £1.5m plus add-ons for Birmingham midfielder Jobe Bellingham.
Tyrone Mings has admitted he deserved to be sidelined from Gareth Southgate's England plans for 15 months because he was "coasting", but says he returns to the squad as a better player.
Denzel Dumfries says he is staying at Inter Milan despite interest from multiple clubs around Europe.
Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga has been recommended to RB Leipzig by his Sweden team-mate Emil Forsberg.
Southampton's Ageas Bowl will host an Ashes Test in 2027 as part of the new staging agreement for future international fixtures.

DAILY MIRROR
Newcastle have been urged to sign former Liverpool star Sadio Mane this summer to "take them to the next level" ahead of their Champions League return.
Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets could be joining their former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami later this summer.
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has backed "little brother" Khephren Thuram to join him at Anfield and says he will help him settle in England if the highly-rated Nice midfielder signs.
Miguel Angel Ramirez, Moises Caicedo’s manager at Independiente del Valle, believes the Brighton midfielder is worth his reported valuation of £70m

DAILY STAR
Nani responded with a wry smile and "you never know" when he was urged to become Wrexham's next signing by goalkeeper Ben Foster in the wake of their appearance together at Sunday's Soccer Aid.

SCOTTISH SUN
Brendan Rodgers is on the verge of agreeing a sensational return as Celtic manager.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic striker Daizen Maeda has heaped praise on Ange Postecoglou and admits his former boss has left him dreaming of a "higher stage".
Playmaker Malik Tillman has labelled his loan switch from Bayern Munich to Rangers as the "best decision" of his career, with a permanent transfer still up in the air.
Rangers are facing plenty of competition for the signing of Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo, although they hope to be in pole position and are already in talks, according to reports.



Manchester United are willing to sell England winger Jadon Sancho, but while Aston Villa are keen on the 23-year-old, they do not want to pay the £60m asking price. (Football Transfers)

Manchester United will lead the race to sign France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, from Paris St-Germain if the Premier League club is taken over by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. (Metro)

Chelsea are also expected to register an interest in Mbappe after the striker told PSG he did not want to extend his contract with them beyond 2024. (Times - subscription required)

Real Madrid are also keen on signing Mbappe this summer, which will improve Tottenham's chances of keeping England forward Harry Kane, 29, who has also been linked with the Spanish club. (Mail)

However, Kane's representatives have also met PSG officials. (Mirror)

Manchester City are waiting to see whether Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 32, and Portugal forward Bernardo Silva, 28, will remain at the club before finalising their summer transfer plans. (MEN)

Barcelona are tracking Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Alex Baena, 21, as an alternative to Gundogan. (ESPN)

Arsenal have no plans to reintegrate £72m club-record signing Nicolas Pepe in their squad and want to offload the 28-year-old Ivory Coast forward this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required)

West Ham will target Valencia's 20-year-old United States midfielder Yunus Musah as a replacement for England international Declan Rice, 24, who is expected to depart. (CBS)

Chelsea's Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, has been offered a deal worth up to £20m a season by Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. (Guardian)

Aston Villa and Wolves are interested in Borussia Monchengladbach's 22-year-old French midfielder Man Utd Kone, who has also been linked with Liverpool. (Mail)

Tottenham are close to agreeing personal terms with Brentford keeper David Raya, 27, and hope to negotiate a lower fee with the Bees, who want £40m for the Spain international. (Standard)

However, Manchester United could attempt to hijack Tottenham's move for Raya, with manager Erik ten Hag keen to sign a new goalkeeper regardless of whether Spain's David de Gea remains at the club. (Mirror)

Inter Miami face competition from Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and clubs in Saudi Arabia for Barcelona and Spain defender Jordi Alba, 34. (ESPN)

Coventry City are interested in Chelsea's 20-year-old English defender Bashir Humphreys. (Standard)
 
Thursday 15 June 2023 07:28, UK


THE GUARDIAN

Manchester United have ended their interest in signing Harry Kane, feeling the money it will take to lure the Tottenham forward to Old Trafford is unrealistic.
Everton face legal action from Leicester, Leeds, Southampton and Burnley that could run into tens of millions of pounds if they lose their case for an alleged breach of the Premier League's financial fair play rules, which is set to be heard on October 25
West Ham are close to making a decision on whether to appoint Tim Steidten as their new technical director, with the German making a positive impression during talks and meeting David Moyes this week.

THE SUN
Chelsea are ready to name as many as five players in a swap deal for Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic.
Liverpool have seen a reported £51m bid for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde rejected.
Jorge Mendes has offered Arsenal the chance to sign Ruben Neves.
Tickets for Inter Miami are being sold for £16,000 following the signing of Lionel Messi.
West Ham's hopes of a bidding war for Declan Rice appear to have been thwarted, with Arsenal appearing to be the lone competitors for the England midfielder's signature.
Ipswich and a number of other Championship clubs are keeping tabs on Southend centre-back Ollie Kensdale, who is being dubbed "the new John Stones".
Evander Holyfield is open to an exhibition match against Tyson Fury.
Rickie Fowler exclusively reveals to Sky Sports News he is looking to become an investor in Leeds amid the 49ers takeover

DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham could take advantage of Chelsea's need to offload homegrown talent by moving for Conor Gallagher this summer.
Tottenham striker Richarlison has admitted he dreams of playing for Real Madrid during his career while speaking ahead of Brazil's upcoming internationals taking place in Spain.
Sir Dave Brailsford has taken a step back from his day-to-day responsibilities with Nice to concentrate on the INEOS-backed bid to buy Manchester United.

THE TIMES
PGA Tour players who stayed loyal and turned down offers from LIV Golf are set to be compensated by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
The Daily Mail's Craig Hope thinks it is unlikely Harry Kane would leave the Premier League this summer amid rumours linking the forward to PSG

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Brentford have seen a record £30m bid for Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson rejected by their Premier League rivals.
The British Horseracing Authority has rejected an offer from Animal Rising that would have brought an end to their racecourse protests in exchange for them being granted a televised debate.

DAILY MAIL
Emile Smith Rowe is set to stay at Arsenal this summer, with the English midfielder assured he is part of Mikel Arteta's plans.
As well as ending their interest in Harry Kane, Manchester United are likely to be priced out of making an approach for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as they feel they will not be able to negotiate a reasonable deal with the Serie A club's hard-line owner Aurelio De Laurentiis.
Steven Gerrard will try to tempt Philippe Coutinho to join him in Saudi Arabia if he is confirmed as the new manager of Al Ettifaq.
Pep Guardiola has gifted his six-figure bonus for winning the Premier League to members of Manchester City's backroom staff, including receptionists and security guards.
FIFA is coming under fresh pressure to reverse its stance on temporary concussion substitutes, with the Concussion In Sports Group set to publish damning findings that their current approach is harmful to footballers and that a break of at least 10-15 minutes is needed to make a proper assessment.
Former Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira has shown interest in taking over as head coach of the United States men's national team, according to reports in the country.

THE ATHLETIC
Enzo Maresca is emerging as the leading candidate to take over as manager of Leicester.
Ethan Nwaneri, the Arsenal midfielder who became the Premier League's youngest-ever player last season, is considering his future at the club, with Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United all showing interest in signing the schoolboy.

THE INDEPENDENT
A new report from Amnesty International has found "patterns of abuses against migrant workers" by one of the security firms used during the Qatar World Cup last year, including them being forced out of the country when the tournament ended, with some not earning enough to cover the cost of the loan required for recruitment costs.


DAILY MIRROR
Ryan Gravenberch has admitted he will push for an exit from Bayern Munich if Thomas Tuchel cannot guarantee him more game time next season.
Anthony Elanga has told Erik ten Hag he is ready should he be called upon amid doubt over his future.
Heung-Min Son has detailed the agonising hernia pain he played through for Tottenham all of last season, with surgery having taken place since the end of the campaign allowing him to be ready to play for South Korea this week.

DAILY STAR
Former Arsenal and Millwall striker Benik Afobe, now playing in the UAE for Hatta, has accused a cleaner of stealing £400,000 worth of jewellery from his mother's house in Hertfordshire.
Celtic fans react to Brendan Rodgers' expected return to the club as Ange Postecoglou's replacement

SCOTTISH SUN
Brendan Rodgers is on the verge of agreeing a sensational return as Celtic manager.
Hibernian are interested in former St Mirren and Dundee United star Jamie McGrath, whose future at Wigan is unclear.



Manchester United have ended their interest in signing England striker Harry Kane, 29, from Tottenham this summer. (Guardian)

Newcastle United are close to agreeing a £50m deal with Inter Milan for 26-year-old Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella. (Telegraph - subscription)

Arsenal are strong contenders to sign 24-year-old Germany striker Kai Havertz from Chelsea, who want £70m. (Guardian)

Juventus want at least 80m euros (£68m) for 23-year-old Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, but Chelsea have offered one of five players in a swap deal. (Gazzetta dello Sport via Football Italia)

The Chelsea players offered as part of a deal with Juventus include 31-year-old Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who is also wanted by Inter Milan. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Manchester City will resist loan offers for 20-year-old English midfielder James McAtee. (Mail)

Chelsea are prepared to match any bid Arsenal make for Brighton's 21-year-old Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, while Bayern Munich are considering a move. (Football Insider)

Brentford's Spain goalkeeper David Raya, 27, has agreed personal terms with Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano)

Tottenham's reluctance to meet Brentford's asking price of £40m for Raya could open the door for Manchester United. (Telegraph - subscription)

Tottenham are interested in Chelsea's 23-year-old England midfielder Conor Gallagher, who has also been linked with Newcastle. (Football London)

Nottingham Forest have rejected a club-record £30m bid for 22-year-old Wales forward Brennan Johnson from Brentford. (Sky Sports)

Burnley and Bournemouth are the leading contenders to sign Mali striker El Bilal Toure, 21, from Almeria this summer. (Football Insider)

Newcastle have been in contact with Rennes' French midfielder Desire Doue, who turned 18 this month and has attracted attention from Barcelona and Paris St-Germain. (inews)

Aston Villa have agreed terms with Sevilla director of football Monchi to become sporting director. (Football Insider)

Birmingham City will receive more than £6m as part of 19-year-old former midfielder Jude Bellingham's move to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund. (Times - subscription)

England midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, 22, is set to stay at Arsenal after being told he is part of their plans next season. (Mail)
 
Friday 16 June 2023 07:47, UK


THE TIMES

Arsenal will make a second attempt to sign Declan Rice after they had an opening offer for the midfielder rejected and have withdrawn their interest in Moises Caicedo, leaving Chelsea in prime position to sign the Brighton player.
A new owner at Manchester United is unlikely to be in place before the start of the new domestic season.
Leicester are closing in on appointing Enzo Maresca as their new manager after he impressed during talks with the club.
Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes have regained a sense of purpose and direction after their newly upgraded W14 car achieved a double podium finish in the Spanish Grand Prix two weeks ago.

THE GUARDIAN
Chelsea face competition from Manchester United for the signing of the Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Everton fans have vowed to intensify protests against the club's hierarchy unless Bill Kenwright is removed as chairman.
Julen Lopetegui has committed to stay at Wolves next season after further talks with the hierarchy.
Leeds expect to conclude their hunt for a manager next week, with Daniel Farke on a shortlist that also includes Carlos Corberan and Scott Parker.
Lewis Hamilton believes Max Verstappen could eclipse his Formula One record of 103 race wins.
Political opposition to the PGA Tour's merger with the Saudi Arabia-funded LIV Tour is growing in the United States amid signs that powerful congressional interests in Washington are preparing to go into battle with the kingdom over the deal.

THE TELEGRAPH
The battle to sign Declan Rice has exploded with claims that two more “top clubs” are expected to bid for the midfielder in the next 24 hours after an opening offer from Arsenal was rejected.
Manchester United share trading on the New York Stock Exchange was temporarily paused due to “volatility” sparked by speculation that the club’s owners, the Glazer family, are close to a sale decision.
Chelsea are in final negotiations with the online casino Stake over becoming the club’s new front-of-shirt sponsor on an initial one-year deal.
Lee Westwood has vowed never to rejoin the DP World Tour - despite golf’s shock merger with the Saudis - after being barred from this summer’s Senior Open at Royal Porthcawl for not paying fines totalling more than £800,000.

THE SUN
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a fresh bid worth £100m for Declan Rice, after West Ham rejected an initial offer of £90m plus add-ons.
Romeo Lavia could be set for an instant return to the Premier League, with Liverpool and Chelsea targeting the Southampton teenager.

DAILY EXPRESS
Declan Rice has his heart set on a move to Arsenal, despite Manchester City entering the race to sign him.

DAILY MAIL
Tottenham have launched a joint bid for James Maddison and Harvey Barnes following Leicester's relegation from the Premier League.
The Transfer Show team discuss possible destinations for James Maddision, with Newcastle and Tottenham expressing interest in the midfielder
Manchester United are considering a surprise move for Leeds defender Robin Koch.

THE ATHLETIC
Cole Palmer will be allowed to leave Manchester City on loan this summer.
Norwich are set to complete the signing of young Bromley defender Kellen Fisher.
Gregg Berhalter is set to return as coach of the US men's national team.

DAILY STAR
Ex-Tottenham goalkeeper Kacper Kurylowicz has taken to Twitter in a bid to find a new club.

SCOTTISH SUN
John Kennedy could now stay at Celtic to be a central part of imminent new boss Brendan Rodgers' backroom staff.



Tottenham have submitted a joint £50m bid to Leicester City for England midfielder James Maddison, 26, and 25-year-old England forward Harvey Barnes. (Mail)

Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea could all enter the bidding war for West Ham's 24-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice after Arsenal's initial £90m bid was turned down. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Arsenal will make an improved offer for Rice of £100m. (Mail)

Arsenal are continuing to prioritise a deal for Rice and have therefore pulled out of the race to sign 21-year-old Brighton and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo. (Times - subscription required)

Caicedo has decided to join Chelsea, with the final negotiations now taking place. (Sky Sport Germany)

Chelsea and Germany forward Kai Havertz, 24, has agreed personal terms with Arsenal, who are yet to finalise a deal with the Blues. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea face competition from Manchester United for the signing of Inter Milan's Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27, although United have also shortlisted Porto's Portugal keeper Diogo Costa, 23. (Guardian)

Inter Milan and Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez, 25, wants to join Chelsea. (Football Insider)

Newcastle United remain in pole position to sign Scotland full-back Kieran Tierney, 26, with Arsenal braced for bids in the next couple of weeks. (Football Insider)

Brentford will sign Romeo Beckham from Inter Miami on a permanent one-year deal, with the 20-year-old set to continue playing for the Bees' B-team after a six-month loan deal. (Sky Sports)

Atalanta will demand a figure "well in advance" of their club transfer record of £45m for Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund, with Manchester United and Chelsea interested in the 20-year-old. (Mail)

Liverpool are interested in Paris St-Germain's 17-year-old French midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery, who is also admired by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and could be targeted in a swap deal for Portugal forward Bernardo Silva, 28. (RMC Sport, in French)

Arsenal remain in the race to sign Ilkay Gundogan this summer but the 32-year-old's former club Borussia Dortmund have withdrawn their interest in the Germany midfielder, who is out of contract at Manchester City this summer. (Bild, in German - subscription required)

Bayern Munich are leading candidates to sign Napoli's 26-year-old South Korea defender Kim Min-jae, who has also been linked with Manchester United. (Sky Sports)

Saudi club Al-Tawoon has offered 30-year-old Spain striker Alvaro Morata 50m euros per year (£42.8m) to join them from Atletico Madrid. (Sport, in Spanish)

Borussia Dortmund have joined Liverpool, Aston Villa and Burnley in the hunt to sign Japan striker Keito Nakamura, 22, from Austrian side LASK. (Mail)

Luton Town have made a move to sign Dutch winger Tahith Chong, 23, from Birmingham City this summer. (Football Insider)

Manchester City assistant coach Enzo Maresca is being linked with the vacant Leicester City manager's job. (Athletic - subscription required)
 
Saturday 17 June 2023 07:41, UK


THE SUN

Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig in a stunning £85m deal.
Arsenal are leading Manchester United and Newcastle in the bidding war for Bayer Leverkusen star Moussa Diaby.
Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign £80m-rated Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos from Benfica.


DAILY MIRROR
Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to sell Kylian Mbappe to Manchester United this summer should the Qatari-backed Sheikh Jassim takeover bid at Old Trafford prove successful.
Tyson Fury has confirmed that he is in talks with the UFC for a unique "hybrid fight" with their legendary heavyweight champion Jon Jones after the pair's back-and-forth.

THE GUARDIAN
The PGA Tour remains comfortable it can see off any US justice department investigation into the controversial alliance with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund as pressure from US senators over the deal intensifies.

DAILY EXPRESS
West Ham United have told Roma that Gianluca Scamacca will not be allowed to leave the club on loan this summer.
Bayern Munich winger Sadio Mane has hinted at a possible move to Newcastle as he continues to be linked with a return to the Premier League this summer.

THE TIMES
Chelsea are expecting Manchester United to submit an improved offer for Mason Mount next week.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
Chelsea have turned down an opening bid from Arsenal for Kai Havertz but talks are continuing and the forward is keen on a move.
Daniel Farke is among the candidates for the Leeds job as they step up their search for the manager to lead their Championship promotion campaign next season.
Lee Westwood has vowed never to rejoin the DP World Tour - despite golf's shock merger with the Saudis - after being barred from this summer's Senior Open at Royal Porthcawl

DAILY MAIL
Arsenal want to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia but face competition from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United for the 19-year-old.
Ruben Selles is in talks with Reading over becoming their next manager.


THE ATHLETIC
Real Madrid are close to signing former Newcastle United and Stoke City striker Joselu from Espanyol.
Kyle Walker is in talks to leave Manchester City for Bayern Munich.
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson who has a release clause of £29.8m.
Chelsea forward, Armando Broja, who suffered an ACL injury in a mid-season friendly in December is due to start training again with the club's under-21 side when they return on June 21.
Brighton's Jeremy Sarmiento is to sign a new five-year deal with the south-coast club.

DAILY STAR
Sheffield United bosses are in advanced talks with a Saudi consortium about a possible £140m takeover of the Premier League club.
Former Arsenal and Millwall striker Benik Afobe, now playing in the UAE for Hatta, has accused a cleaner of stealing £400,000 worth of jewellery from his mother's house in Hertfordshire.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Manchester United have begun talks with Manchester City in an attempt to sign Jack and Tyler Fletcher, the 16-year-old twin sons of former United midfielder Darren Fletcher, who is technical director at Old Trafford.

SCOTTISH SUN
Alfredo Morelos agent has revealed that the former Rangers star has been involved in transfer negotiations with Russian giants Spartak Moscow.
Former Celtic defender Moritz Jenz has completed an £8.5million switch to Wolfsburg from Lorient.


Bayern Munich are discussing a move for Manchester City and England full-back Kyle Walker, 33. (Mail)

Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Villarreal's Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 21, who has a release clause of 35m euros (£29.8m). (The Athletic - subscription required)

Manchester United are being offered the chance to sign £80m-rated Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos, 21, from Benfica. (Sun)

Chelsea have turned down an opening bid from Arsenal for Kai Havertz but talks are continuing and the Germany forward, 24, is keen on a move. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Bayern Munich have now joined Arsenal in the race to sign Havertz. (Sky Sport Germany)

Paris St-Germain will not be hiring former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann as their new manager after both parties decided to call off the move. (L'Equipe - in French)

Arsenal are looking at a move for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia but face competition from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United for the 19-year-old Belgium international. (Mail)

Barcelona have made Ilkay Gundogan, 32, their priority signing for this summer and have stepped up their pursuit of the Germany midfielder, who is out of contract at Manchester City, by offering him an improved three-year deal. (Athletic - subscription required)

David de Gea, 31, looks set to leave Manchester United in the summer, with the Spanish goalkeeper's contract talks at Old Trafford "looking bleak". (Mirror)

Sweden winger Dejan Kulusevski, 23, will turn his loan move from Juventus to Tottenham into a permanent transfer after the two clubs agreed a fee of £25.6m. (90min)

Manchester City are on the brink of completing a deal worth about £34m to sign Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 29, from Chelsea. (ESPN)


Brighton are looking for a fee of £100m from Chelsea for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21. (Athletic - subscription required)

Chelsea have almost reached an agreement on personal terms with Caicedo. (Fabrizio Romano)

Paris St-Germain are interested in signing Bernardo Silva and have opened talks with the Portugal winger's agent, but Manchester City do not want to sell the 28-year-old. (Nicolo Schira)

Spain international Martin Zubimendi is top of Barcelona manager Xavi's list of targets for the defensive midfield position in his side, with the 24-year-old having a release clause of 60m euros at Real Sociedad. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr are ready to make a considerable offer to Chelsea's Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 30. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Juventus are in talks with Leicester City about signing defender Timothy Castagne from the Foxes, who want £15m for the 27-year-old Belgium international. (Sky Sports Italia - in Italian)

Former Norwich City boss Daniel Farke is one of the candidates to take over as the new manager of Leeds United following their relegation to the Championship. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Manchester United and Tottenham are among the teams to have held talks with the representatives of Leeds United's Germany centre-back Robin Koch, 26. (90min)

Fulham's English defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 25, is among the potential targets being considered by Tottenham. (Sky Sports)

West Ham have submitted a loan offer for Liverpool's Fabio Carvalho, 20, while Brentford and Burnley have also made enquiries about a temporary deal for the Portugal Under-21s winger. (Football Insider)

Manchester United have begun talks with Manchester City in an attempt to sign Jack and Tyler Fletcher, the 16-year-old twin sons of former United midfielder Darren Fletcher, who is technical director at Old Trafford. (Manchester Evening News)
 
Sunday 18 June 2023 07:30, UK


THE SUN ON SUNDAY

A sensational report has claimed that Paris Saint-Germain have held talks with Arsenal's Mikel Arteta over becoming their new manager.
Marcus Rashford will become Manchester United's top earner with a new £375,000-a-week deal.
Newcastle are interested in signing Chelsea flop Marc Cucurella, according to reports.
Relegated Southampton are demanding £15m for Nathan Tella.
Everton and Marseille look set to battle it out for Sheffield United star Iliman Ndiaye.


SUNDAY MIRROR
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford remains a leading candidate to replace David de Gea at Old Trafford, with Manchester United readying a £45m bid.
Cody Gakpo now considers himself to be a centre-forward - and that could be bad news for Liverpool's £85m Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez.
Bayern Munich have issued a hands-off warning to Barcelona and Man City as the duo eye a move for Joshua Kimmich.

SUNDAY EXPRESS
Arsenal are said to be 'very confident' that they will complete the signings of Kai Havertz and Declan Rice this summer. The Gunners are in the advanced stages of negotiations with both players and remain strong favourites to snap up their top priority targets.
James Maddison is reportedly open to joining either Tottenham or Newcastle this summer as he looks to secure Premier League football next season following Leicester City's relegation to the Championship.
Liverpool have five midfield stars on their shortlist as new transfer chief Jorg Schmadtke is hoping to land his first signing since moving to Anfield.
The Transfer Show team discuss possible destinations for James Maddision, with Newcastle and Tottenham expressing interest in the midfielder

MAIL ON SUNDAY
Manchester United are expected to make an improved £50m offer for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount this week.
The £2.3billion proceeds from the sale of Chelsea more than a year ago may not reach victims of Russia's war on Ukraine this year, or perhaps at all, with Roman Abramovich reluctant to sign off the funds.
Man Utd and Man City both have an astonishing 120,000 fans on their season ticket waiting lists.
Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga is a target for Burnley.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Chelsea are preparing to pay around £30m to secure the signing of Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson, with the deal advancing quickly.
A "world-changing" Ukraine aid foundation left in limbo over £2.3bn of frozen funds from the sale of Chelsea FC is calling on ministers to stand up to the EU over the delays.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr are closing in on a deal for a Middle East showdown.

THE OBSERVER
Chelsea will step up their attempts to sign the Brighton midfielder Moisés Caicedo and the Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson this week.
Miguel Angel Ramirez, Moises Caicedo’s manager at Independiente del Valle, believes the Brighton midfielder is well worth his reported valuation of £70m

THE SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY
Brendan Rodgers is in line to finally be confirmed as the new Celtic boss on Monday.

SUNDAY MAIL
Mo Elyounoussi has opened the door to a Celtic return as he talked up the arrival of Brendan Rodgers.



Manchester United are preparing a £45m bid for Everton's England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 29. (Star Sunday)

Manchester United are expected to increase their bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount to £50m, having had an initial £40m offer for the England international rejected. (Mail on Sunday)

Chelsea have asked Inter Milan if they would include Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, 26, in a swap deal that would see Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, make a permanent move to Italy. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Newcastle United have added Chelsea's Spain left-back Marc Cucurella, 24, to their list of summer transfer targets. (Sunday Mirror)

Chelsea may offer England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 23, to Brighton as part of a deal to sign Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21. (Observer)

Liverpool and Chelsea have inquired about Celta Vigo's 21-year-old Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga. (Fabrizio Romano)

Al-Hilal have agreed personal terms with Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 31, over a potential move from Chelsea. (Ekrem Konur)

Chelsea are also looking to sell Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 33, Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 30, and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 31, to Saudi clubs. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Paris St-Germain have spoken to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta about becoming their new coach, with talks having broken down with former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann. (RMC Sport - in French)

PSG also have former Spain boss Luis Enrique, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso and Bologna manager Thiago Motta among their candidates to replace current boss Christophe Galtier. (L'Equipe, via Get French Football News)

Brentford's Spain goalkeeper David Raya, 27, has agreed personal terms with Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano)

Raya, whose deal with Brentford runs out next summer, says the Bees "are asking for a lot of money" for him and "that could make clubs not want to buy me". (Times - subscription required)

Liverpool are interested in Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, 21, who has voiced his discontent at his lack of playing time at Bayern Munich last season. (Bild - in German)

West Ham have launched an enquiry for Everton's 20-year-old English defender Jarrad Branthwaite. (Football Insider)

Real Betis want to agree a permanent deal for Spanish forward Ayoze Perez, 29, who joined on loan from Leicester City in January. (AS - in Spanish)

Real Betis are also interested in signing Manchester United's 29-year-old Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly, who spent last season on loan at Marseille. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Spain midfielder Marc Roca is set to leave Leeds United to join Real Betis on a season-long loan. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Bayern Munich say they have no intention of selling Joshua Kimmich and criticised Barcelona for 'flirting' with the Germany midfielder, 28. (Sky Sport Germany, via Goal)

Barcelona coach Xavi is interested in a deal that would see Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 26, join Inter Milan, with Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, 30, heading in the other direction. (Sport - in Spanish)

After terminating his contract at Real Madrid, former Belgium forward Eden Hazard, 32, is considering a return to his homeland to play alongside his younger brother Kylian at RWD Molenbeek. (Sacha Tavolieri)

Jordi Alba has agreed a contract with Inter Miami after leaving Barcelona but the Spain full-back, 34, still has offers from Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and the Saudi league. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
 
Monday 19 June 2023 07:02, UK


THE SUN

Erik ten Hag is angry that his plans to sign Declan Rice are being foiled by Manchester United's takeover saga.
Alexis Sanchez reportedly called Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta "begging" for a return to the Emirates.
Newcastle look ready to make a surprise bid for West Brom keeper Josh Griffiths.
Luton have turned to Blackburn's Belgian keeper Thomas Kaminski - after snubbing the chance to sign promotion hero Ethan Horvath.
Arsenal are confident of wrapping up a £60m deal for Kai Havertz, despite late interest from Bayarn Munich.
Jude Bellingham has hired Lewis Maddison, Wembley's player relations lead, to help look after things away from the pitch in Spain, after sealing a move to Real Madrid last week.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Arsenal are willing to cash in on Thomas Partey this summer as part of an overhaul of their midfield which is also expected to see Granit Xhaka leave the club.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has admitted his new midfield role could be his best way to become an England regular.

DAILY MIRROR
Harry Maguire has been warned he is facing a new threat to his England place by Gareth Southgate.
Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Chelsea striker Kai Havertz - but the fee is still a stumbling block.
Manchester City's Champions League triumph means six-time Euro kings Liverpool will miss the proposed inaugural 32-team Club World Cup.
Newcastle have added Chelsea's Spanish defender Marc Cucurella to their list of summer transfer targets as they plan for the Champions League.
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is willing to welcome Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back to Manchester United if his takeover bid is successful.

THE GUARDIAN
Luke Shaw has joked has used England's end-of-season camp as an opportunity to try and convince some of his international team-mates their futures at club level lie with Manchester United.
Luis Enrique is in advanced talks with PSG about taking over as their new manager.
Swansea are progressing with talks for Michael Duff to become their new manager.

THE ATHLETIC
Real Madrid's proposed signing of Joselu from Espanyol will be an initial loan move with an option to buy.
Sunderland have confirmed they have signed Hemir Silva Semedo on a five-year contract from Benfica.

DAILY MAIL
Arsenal have yet to submit their second bid for Declan Rice with West Ham waiting on their new-and-improved offer.
Chelsea will discuss the structure of a £30m deal for Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson this week.
The Brazilian Football Association are reportedly confident Carlo Ancelotti will become their next permanent boss, with the organisation prepared to wait until next year for the Italian to leave Real Madrid.
Manchester United will make an improved £50m offer for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.
Crystal Palace have stepped up their interest in Torino centre back Perr Schuurs.
The Premier League has blocked Chelsea's shirt sponsorship deal with streaming service Paramount Plus.

SCOTTISH SUN
Bayern Munich have rejected the previously agreed option Rangers had to land midfielder Milk Tillman, according to reports in Germany.
Rangers are set to face competition from a Serie A club in their hunt for Cyriel Dessers.
Liverpool's young Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg has caught the eye of Jurgen Klopp's old German club Mainz.
Brendan Rodgers in line to finally be confirmed as new Celtic boss on Monday.


Arsenal are willing to sell Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, 30, this summer as part of an overhaul of their midfield. (Telegraph)

Chelsea will step up talks for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo after a £60m offer was rejected by Brighton, who are seeking more than £80m for the 21-year-old. (Mail)

Chelsea's Kai Havertz, 24, is set to seal a move to Arsenal, with Bayern Munich having left their approach for the Germany forward too late. (Sky Sport Germany - in German)

France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, says he will stay at Paris St-Germain next season and decide his future in 2024 when his contract is due to expire. (Telefoot, via 90min)

Real Madrid say they will announce the signing of Spain striker Joselu, 33, from Espanyol this week and rule out a move for Mbappe this summer. (Sport - in Spanish)

West Ham are preparing their first approach for Fulham's Joao Palhinha as they see the Portugal midfielder, 27, as a potential replacement for Declan Rice. (Fabrizio Romano)

Gianluca Scamacca has agreed terms with Roma, with West Ham willing to let the Italy striker, 24, leave on loan or a loan-to-buy deal. (Football Insider)

Bayern Munich are in advanced negotiations to sign England defender Kyle Walker, 33, from Manchester City on a permanent deal. (Sky Sports)

Monaco's France defender Axel Disasi, 25, remains a firm target for Manchester United as South Korea defender Kim Min-jae, 26, looks set to join Bayern from Napoli. (Fabrizio Romano)

Former Barcelona and Spain coach Luis Enrique is expected to be the next manager of Paris St-Germain. (L'Equipe - in French)

Chelsea and Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech is in talks to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr this summer, with the 30-year-old keen to play with Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 38. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea remain interested in signing Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 24, from Napoli, despite closing in on an agreement with Villarreal to sign Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 21. (90min)

Newcastle United are set to turn their attention to Nice's France midfielder Khephren Thuram, 22, after being frustrated in their pursuit of Inter Milan's Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, 26. (Football Insider)

Newcastle look ready to make a surprise bid for West Bromwich Albion's English goalkeeper Josh Griffiths, 21. (Sun)

Borussia Dortmund's French defender Soumaila Coulibaly, 19, is in advanced discussions over a loan move to Burnley. (L'Equipe - in French)

Burnley will switch their sights to Antwerp's French goalkeeper Jean Butez, 28, if they miss out on Anderlecht's Dutch stopper Bart Verbruggen, 20. (Sun)

Luton Town are interested in signing Morocco striker Ryan Mmaee, 25, from Ferencvaros. (Football Insider)

Luton are also keen to sign Blackburn Rover's Belgian keeper Thomas Kaminski, 30, who is valued at around £6m. (Sun)

PSG are continuing negotiations with Real Mallorca over signing South Korea attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in, 22. (Marca - in Spanish)

Barcelona have agreed to sign Brazil forward Vitor Roque, 18, from Athletico Paranaense on a five-year deal. (Sport - in Spanish)

After leaving Barca this summer, ex-Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets, 34, is close to signing a deal to follow former team-mate Lionel Messi to Inter Miami. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Atletico Madrid's France forward Antoine Griezmann, 32, says it is his dream to one day join a Major League Soccer club. (Goal)
 
Tuesday 20 June 2023 07:23, UK



THE ATHLETIC

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has received a lucrative opportunity to join the Saudi Pro League.
Arsenal have made an opening £30m offer for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Pep Guardiola has ruled out Manchester City moving for Kylian Mbappe and admitted it is clear where the France striker wants to go.
Marcus Rashford is close to signing a new contract with Manchester United in a boost for manager Erik ten Hag.
Representatives of the Saudi Pro League are in London this week in a bid to clinch agreements for a host of Chelsea players.
A Premier League club executive has been questioned under caution over a historical allegation of rape.
European Rivals of Chelsea and Wolves are calling for fair market investigations into Saudi Arabia's dramatic haul of big-money signings.

ESPN
Al Ittihad are ready to move for Tottenham forward Heung-Min Son with an opening bid in the region of £51m plus bonuses.


DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag wants Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana to replace David De Gea.
Marcus Rashford is close to agreeing a new contract extension with Manchester United worth nearly £100m.
Gary O'Neil learned he was being sacked as Bournemouth head coach in a 6am phone call on Monday.
Fulham defender Issa Diop has been released without charge after being arrested in France following an accusation of 'making death threats' towards his ex-partner in a row over 'divorce payments'.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been charged with property damage after allegedly taking a chainsaw to a neighbour's property, according to reports in Germany.
England leg spinner Matt Parkinson will quit Lancashire at the end of the season after signing a three-year deal with Kent.
Arsenal starlet Folarin Balogun has told Mikel Arteta to play him or sell him.


DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United are 'waiting for the right time' to make a bid for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to reports in Italy.
Bayern Munich could be set to beat Liverpool to the signing of Juventus and Italy winger Federico Chiesa this summer.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has received the green light to make Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch his next summer signing.
Maurits Kjaergaard has said he's "happy to hear" of Manchester United's interest following an impressive campaign with Red Bull Salzburg - but insists he has no intention of making such a move at this stage of his career.
Former Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard has shut down rumours of retirement after becoming a free agent.
Bournemouth are on the verge of signing Justin Kluivert from Roma.
Brighton looks set to beat Burnley to high-rated Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.

THE GUARDIAN
Thibaut Courtois asked not to travel with Belgium for Tuesday's Euro 2024 qualifier in Estonia, telling coach Domenico Tedesco he did not feel respected within the team.
West Ham are set to lose out to Borussia Dortmund in the race to sign Ajax's Edson Alvarez and are planning to press ahead with a move for Fulham's Joao Palhinha.


DAILY MAIL
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is pushing to leave Chelsea on his terms with the striker not keen on a move to Saudi Arabia.
Tottenham may be ready to cut ties with midfielder Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg.
Brighton have joined the list of clubs weighing up a £25m bid for Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams.
Jordan Pickford is content at Everton and has not received any enquiry from Manchester United.
Manchester United will have to choose between signing a top goalkeeper or striker this summer due to their current budget.
Rob Dorsett looks at who is in the running to sign James Maddison and Harvey Barnes from Leicester this summer but says neither player will be allowed to leave on the cheap
Bournemouth are working on a permanent deal for Southampton defender Jack Stephens.
Trevoh Chalobah has refused to rule out moving to Italy this summer, with the Chelsea defender attracting attention from Inter Milan.
Scott Parker, Daniel Farke and Patrick Vieira remain the leading contenders to become Leeds' new head coach.
Fulham have held urgent talks with Issa Diop's agents after it emerged the defender had been arrested in France.

THE SUN
Former Tottenham defender and current free agent Matt Doherty is in line for a shock move to the Saudi Pro League.
Kyle Walker wants to hear what Manchester City will offer him before committing to a move to Bayern Munich.

Thibaut Courtois has been accused of walking out on Belgium in a bust-up after he was over-looked for the captaincy.
Leeds United want to speak to Patrick Viera over their vacant managerial position.
Ollie Lawrence faces a race to be fit for rugby's World Cup after being injured in training with England last week.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are ready to offer in the region of £7m for Greek striker Tasos Douvikas, according to reports.
Former Rangers and Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has dismissed claims he has agreed a deal to take over as manager at Saudi Arabian club Al Ettifaq.
Rangers are interested in signing Lyndon Dykes from QPR.

DAILY RECORD
Hearts and Hibs are set to do battle over the transfer of Carlisle man Morgan Feeney.
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets could be reunited with Lionel Messi again in the MLS.



Paris St-Germain have made Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 29, their top priority this summer after the departure of 35-year-old Argentina forward Lionel Messi. (Le Parisien - in French)

England defender Kyle Walker, 33, is in talks over a contract extension at Manchester City despite interest from Bayern Munich. (Mail)

Manchester City's Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 28, has received an offer to join the Saudi Pro League. (Athletic - subscription)

Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad are preparing a £51m offer for Tottenham's 30-year-old South Korea forward Son Heung-min.(ESPN)

West Ham's England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, is ready to agree personal terms and become an Arsenal player this month. (Mail)

Tottenham are favourites to sign Leicester's 26-year-old England midfielder James Maddison, who prefers a move to London over Newcastle.(Northern Echo)

England forward Marcus Rashford, 25, is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract at Manchester United. (Mail)

Germany forward Kai Havertz has no intention of signing a new deal at Chelsea. The 24-year-old is a target for Arsenal. (ESPN)

Arsenal have given Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, 30, permission to explore a transfer to the Saudi Pro League. (90min)

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 29, is happy at Everton and has not been approached by Manchester United. (Mail)

Napoli hope to agree a contract extension with 24-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen but would consider selling him this summer. (Metro)

Liverpool want to sign Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, 21, from Bayern Munich this summer. (Mirror)

Manchester City and Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 32, says he has been approached by Borussia Dortmund but does not want to return to the Bundesliga. (Goal)

Chelsea are considering whether to trigger the 35m euro (£30m) release clause in the Villarreal contract of 21-year-old Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson. (ESPN)

Bristol City will not be rushed into selling 19-year-old English midfielder Alex Scott, who is a £25m-rated target for Tottenham and Wolves.(BristolLive)

Republic of Ireland defender Matt Doherty, 31, who is a free agent after being released by Atletico Madrid, has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. (Sun)

Brighton are considering a move for Chelsea's 23-year-old England midfielder Conor Gallagher. (Football Insider)

West Ham are set to miss out on Ajax's 25-year-old Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez, but will press ahead with a move for 27-year-old Fulham and Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha. (Guardian)

Galatasaray want to sign Wolves' 20-year-old Portuguesestriker Fabio Silva, who spent last season on loan at Anderlecht and PSV Eindhoven. (Express & Star)

Brentford are in talks to sign 18-year-old Dutch defender Rav van den Berg from PEC Zwolle. (Mail)
 

Wednesday's Newspapers:

Fulham
want to sign Brazil midfielder Fred, 30, from Manchester United. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Everton are interested in a move for Crystal Palace and England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 30, if Jordan Pickford leaves the club. (Sun)

Leicester City want more than £50m for England midfielder James Maddison, 26, amid interest from Tottenham and Newcastle. (Sky Sports)

Manchester City are close to agreeing personal terms with RB Leipzig's 21-year-old Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol. (Fabrizio Romano)

City have also submitted a bid of £25m for Chelsea's Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 29. (Athletic - subscription required)

Arsenal have made an improved offer of £60m for Chelsea and Germany forward Kai Havertz, 24. (Mail)

West Ham United are "far from impressed" with the lack of progress in negotiations with Arsenal over a move for England midfielder Declan Rice, 24. (90min)

Arsenal will return with a third offer for Rice, with the Hammers holding out for a minimum £100m fee. (Mail)

Newcastle United have made a bid of about 50m euros (£42.7m) for AC Milan's midfielder Sandro Tonali, 23. (Athletic - subscription required)

Newcastle will also target the signing of 20-year-old German forward Derry Scherhant from Hertha Berlin. (Telegraph - subscription required)

But the Magpies are considering ending their interest in Inter Milan and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, 26. (Independent)

Manchester United have also made contact over a potential move for Barella. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Mirror)

Manchester United and Newcastle are the latest clubs to show an interest in Gambia Under-20 forward Adama Bojang, 19, who plays for Steve Biko FC. (Guardian)

Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have all made attempts to sign Real Madrid and Uruguay midfielder Fede Valverde, 24, this summer. (Team Talk)

Arsenal have held talks with Southampton over 19-year-old Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia. (90min)

Chelsea have an opportunity to snatch the signing of Lavia this week as Arsenal are focused on securing a deal for Declan Rice. (Express)

Arsenal could make a move for Amadou Onana, with the 21-year-old Belgium midfielder having said he wants to leave Everton. (Mirror)

Paris St-Germain want to offload former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum this summer. The 32-year-old Netherlands international spent last season on loan at Roma. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Fulham want £90m for 27-year-old Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha amid interest from West Ham. (Mail)

Leeds United's Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville, 21, is wanted by Everton and Feyenoord this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Leeds have ruled out appointing West Brom boss Carlos Corberan as their new manager. (Football Insider)

Former Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira is one of the names under consideration for the Leeds job. (Sky Sports)

Palace want 75-year-old Roy Hodgson to stay on as manager. (Guardian)

Wrexham are lining up a move for former Manchester United forward Nick Powell after the 29-year-old's release by Stoke. (Sun)
 
Thursday 22 June 2023 07:44, UK


THE SUN

Frustrated Manchester United have issued Harry Kane an ultimatum to push for a move away from Spurs if he wants to join the club before they give up their chase for the England captain.
Angel Di Maria is set to re-sign for Benfica, 13 years after leaving the Portuguese side for Real Madrid.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United are considering rivalling Arsenal's move for Declan Rice by proposing a player-plus-cash deal that could involve Harry Maguire or Scott McTominay.
Chelsea have agreed deals worth £30m for Mateo Kovacic to join Manchester City and £65m for Kai Havertz to join Arsenal, but have knocked back a second bid from Manchester United for Mason Mount.
Enzo Maresca wants Jamie Vardy to stay at Leicester and spearhead the club's attempt to return to the Premier League.
Former Southampton manager Ruben Selles has agreed to take charge of Reading to oversee their attempt to return to the Championship following relegation last season.
A steward was rushed to hospital with head injuries after being kicked by a horse in a freak accident at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.


THE GUARDIAN
West Ham are to push ahead with the appointment of Tim Steidten as their new technical director.

DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United have warned Chelsea they will not be held to ransom over Mason Mount after having a second bid rejected.

DAILY MAIL
Arsenal are set to complete their swoop for Kai Havertz after agreeing a fee that will guarantee Chelsea a minimum £65m.
West Ham are believed to be interested in exploring a deal that would see Kalvin Phillips move to the London Stadium if Manchester City successfully move for Declan Rice, according to reports.
Jorginho is reportedly determined to stay and fight for his place at Arsenal despite interest from Lazio.
Manchester United and Bayern Munich are reportedly the favourites to sign Randal Kolo Muani this summer.
Patrick Vieira is emerging as a serious contender for the Leeds United head coach vacancy.
Premier League clubs face having their squads raided by the Saudi Pro League, with clubs in Saudi Arabia allowed to sign players until September 20.
Borussia Dortmund have enquired about Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, but have yet to make a bid.

DAILY MIRROR
Ryan Gravenberch has opened the door to leaving Bayern Munich this summer, potentially sparking Liverpool into action.
Crystal Palace face losing goalkeeper Vicente Guaita this summer amid interest from Valencia.

SCOTTISH SUN
Gavin Strachan has turned down the chance to become Shrewsbury Town boss to stay at Celtic.
Celtic target Odin Thiago Holm is undergoing a medical in London ahead of his transfer to the Hoops, according to a report.

DAILY RECORD
A return to Rangers for fan favourite Joe Aribo is being touted by some fans - with Michael Beale left searching for a Malik Tillman replacement going into the new season.
Ange Postecoglou is set to be handed a nine-figure war chest in his first summer as Tottenham manager.
Cyriel Dessers remains keen on a move to Ibrox and is waiting for Rangers to make another offer.


Newcastle United are closing in on a £60m deal for AC Milan's Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 23. (Athletic - subscription required)

Manchester United have joined Arsenal in wanting to sign 24-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham, with the Red Devils considering a player-plus-cash deal involving England defender Harry Maguire, 30, or Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 26. (Telegraph - subscription required)

West Ham are keen on bringing McTominay to the club should Rice leave. (Talksport)

Manchester City are also competing for Rice, with West Ham preferring a deal which would see England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 27, move to London Stadium. (ESPN)

City's Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 28, is nearing a move to Saudi Arabia. (Marca - in Spanish)

Bayern Munich are open to Senegal forward Sadio Mane, 31, leaving the club this summer, with Newcastle United interested. (Bild - in German)

The Magpies also want to sign Ruben Neves, 26, on loan after the Portugal midfielder agreed to join Al Hilal from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £47m this week. (Football Insider)

Tottenham's England striker Harry Kane, 29, is still hopeful of securing a move to Manchester United this summer. (Mirror)

Spurs have verbally agreed a £17.2m deal to sign Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, 26, from Empoli. (Sky Sports)

Napoli have put a 180m euro (£155m) valuation on 24-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, who has been linked with Paris St-Germain. (Le Parisien - in French)

Manchester United and Bayern Munich are favourites to sign Eintracht Frankfurt's France striker Randal Kolo Muani, 24. (L'Equipe - in French)

The Red Devils are considering a move for Inter Milan's Cameroon goalkeeper, Andre Onana, 27. (Sky Sports Italy - in Italian)

Borussia Dortmund have made an enquiry about Chelsea's Conor Gallagher but have yet to make a bid for the 23-year-old England midfielder. (Mail)

Burnley are set to sign Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea, 24, from West Bromwich Albion. (Irish Independent)

Bournemouth are close to completing a £9.5m deal with Roma for Netherlands forward Justin Kluivert, 24. (Talksport)

Brentford are in advanced talks to sign Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins, 22, from Wolves. (Sky Sports)

Bayern Munich's Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, 21, has said he may have to move to secure more playing time, opening the door for Liverpool. (Mirror)

Juventus have offered 28-year-old France midfielder Adrien Rabiot a new deal ahead of his contract expiring in July, but he would prefer a Premier League move, with Manchester United and Newcastle interested. (Foot Mercado - In French)

Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen is a target for Newcastle but the asking price for the 27-year-old Denmark centre-back could be an issue. (Mail)

Italy midfielder Jorginho, 31, wants to stay at Arsenal despite interest from Lazio. (Evening Standard)

Chelsea's Morocco midfielder Hakim Ziyech, 30, is nearing an £8m move to Al-Nassr. (Standard)

Fellow Chelsea midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi, 22, could also be leaving for Saudi Arabia with two Pro League clubs interested in the England international. (Athletic - subscription required)

West Ham United are on the verge of appointing Tim Steidten, who left Bayer Leverkusen in March, as their new technical director. (Guardian)

Former Southampton interim manager Ruben Selles has agreed to take over as boss of Reading, who were relegated from the Championship last season. (Telegraph - subscription required)
 
Friday 23 June 2023 07:24, UK



DAILY MAIL

Mohamed Salah could be the next high-profile player to make a move to the Middle East after a Saudi Arabian official urged clubs to go after the Liverpool star.
Al Hilal are pushing hard to convince Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City with eye-watering figures.
West Ham expect Manchester City to make an offer for Declan Rice following Ilkay Gundogan's decision to join Barcelona.
Real Madrid are tracking young Fenerbahce sensation Arda Guler, dubbed the 'Turkish Messi'.
Manchester United have enquired for Declan Rice in recent days with a view to offering £40m plus Harry Maguire and Anthony Elanga.
Thomas Partey has approved a potential move to Juventus with the Arsenal midfielder expected to turn down offers from Saudi Arabia.
Chelsea are ready to return with a bid for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo as they offload Kai Havertz to Arsenal plus Hakim Ziyech, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy to Saudi Arabia for a combined fee of around £107m.
Marseille are showing interest in Fulham's USA international full-back Antonee Robinson, while the Cottagers are considering a move for Norwich City right-back Max Aarons.
Brighton are among the clubs keen on Leeds United's £25m-rated midfielder Tyler Adams, along with Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Everton.

THE INDEPENDENT
Marco Silva is wanted by Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, who are targeting the Fulham manager after their statement capture of Portuguese compatriot Ruben Neves.
Fulham are serious contenders in the race for Southampton skipper James Ward-Prowse.
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has admitted "not everything was perfect" for supporters at the Champions League final in Istanbul.

THE SUN
Declan Rice is set to become Manchester City's eighth top earner if he completes a move to the Etihad.
Tottenham are hoping to complete the signing of Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario - and keep him out of the clutches of Inter Milan.
Ajax defender Jurrien Timber has agreed to join Arsenal, according to reports.
Neymar's father, Neymar de Silva Santos, has been arrested by authorities in Brazil, according to reports, over "environmental crime" after allegedly performing 'banned' work on his son's mansion in Mangaratiba.
Inter Milan could hijack a Premier League transfer for Alex Scott.
Manchester United remain in the driving seat to sign Monaco star Axel Disasi, according to reports, but Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea could look to hijack the deal.
Denis Zakaria has been lined up for an immediate return to the Premier League after West Ham reportedly entered the race to sign him.
Inter Milan have reportedly begun looking for Andre Onana replacements, in a boost to Manchester United.


THE GUARDIAN
Declan Rice remains keen to join Arsenal despite Manchester City planning to enter the race to sign the West Ham midfielder.
Manchester United remain confident of signing Mason Mount despite Chelsea rejecting their first two offers for the midfielder.
Chelsea have kickstarted their multi-club project by buying a majority stake in Strasbourg. The deal is a major boost for the Premier League club's owners, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, who have been looking for suitable clubs to purchase since last summer.
Carlo Ancelotti, the decorated manager who is suing his former club Everton, held discussions with a controversial Russian oligarch about a series of incentive payments that were dependent on Everton's performance in the Premier League.
Tottenham have emerged as the frontrunners in the race to sign Leicester City's James Maddison. Newcastle have also shown a strong interest in buying the England attacker this summer, but it is understood their priorities lie elsewhere.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester City are preparing to rival Arsenal in the race for Declan Rice and are understood to be readying a formal offer for the West Ham captain.
The Premier League sought written assurances that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund was not part of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital's takeover of Chelsea.
Aston Villa have been accused of a "tone-deaf" and "dangerous" new shirt sponsorship deal with controversial online betting company BK8.

DAILY STAR
Manchester City will make a £100m bid for Declan Rice in a sensational attempt to hijack his move to Arsenal.
Fans have reacted with outrage after Newcastle were linked with an audacious move for Ruben Neves - following his transfer to Saudi Arabia.

DAILY MIRROR
Aurelien Tchouameni is unlikely to leave Real Madrid this summer - despite Rio Ferdinand encouraging Manchester United to sign him.
Mason Greenwood has been spotted training with a private coach as Manchester United prepare to make a decision on his future.
Manchester United could get one over Chelsea by signing Moises Caicedo should their talks for Mason Mount break down.
Jurgen Klopp's agent has ruled out the Liverpool boss leaving his current role to replace Hansi Flick as Germany's national team manager.

THE ATHLETIC
Roma head coach Jose Mourinho has quit his position on the UEFA football board.
Edin Dzeko has completed a move to Fenerbahce.
Emmanuel Dennis is highly likely to leave Nottingham Forest this summer.
The Qatari Investment Authority, the country's sovereign wealth fund, is close to buying a stake in Monumental Sports and Entertainment, the parent company of the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, and Washington Mystics.

DAILY EXPRESS
Reports in Italy suggest Liverpool are prepared to 'put real money on the table' to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa in the summer transfer window as the race for his signature intensifies.
Arsenal are looking to sell goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson following loan spells in Belgium and Turkey.

THE TIMES
An influx of foreign players to EFL clubs is expected this summer as teams gear up to take advantage of new rules on work permits.
Ricky Ponting has revealed that he was offered the job of England's Test coach last year - ahead of Brendon McCullum.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic chiefs have made initial contact with South Korean side Gangwon regarding winger Yang Hyun-jun, and are scouting Gwangju pair Eom Ji-sung and Jeong Ho-yeon in the K-League.
Japanese right back Riku Handa is being chased by Hearts.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers could face a fight to keep hold of Robby McCrorie this summer.
Hearts are keen on bringing ex-Jambo Andy Webster back to Tynecastle as Academy Director.



England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, remains keen to join Arsenal despite Manchester City planning to enter the race and the Treble winners also being able to meet the £100m asking price. (Guardian)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, is the club's future captain and the Gunners are preparing a third offer closer to West Ham's demands. (Mail)

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, 31, is the next marquee signing being targeted by the Saudi Pro League after the arrivals of Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante. (Four Four Two)

Jurgen Klopp's agent has ruled out the Liverpool head coach leaving Anfield to replace Hansi Flick as Germany's national team boss. (Bild, via Mirror)

AC Milan are hoping to beat arch-rivals Inter to the signing of Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, despite the Belgium forward spending last season on loan with the Champions League finalists. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Manchester United have found a middle ground with Chelsea over a deal for England midfielder Mason Mount, with the 24-year-old close to a £60m move. (Mirror)

Tottenham have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Leicester City and England midfielder James Maddison, 26. (Guardian)

Bayern Munich are willing to offer a two-year deal to Manchester City and England right-back Kyle Walker, 33. (Bild - in German)

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is open to a move to Juventus, who have a three-year contract ready for the 30-year-old Ghana international. (Sky Sports Italia)

Fulham are leading the race for Southampton and England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, with the 28-year-old open to a move to Craven Cottage following Saints' relegation from the Premier League. (Independent)

Fulham boss Marco Silva is considering a "lucrative offer" to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. (i Sport)

Marseille are interested in Fulham defender Antonee Robinson but face competition from Manchester City, AC Milan and Inter Milan for the 25-year-old United States international. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Chelsea and Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta, 33, is a target for Inter Milan.(Sky Sports Italia)

Borussia Dortmund are lining up a shock £13m move for Manchester United and Tunisia playmaker Hannibal Mejbri, 20, who spent last season on loan at Championship side Birmingham. (Manchester Evening News)

The Bundesliga side are also keen on Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer, 21, as Dortmund seek a replacement for Jude Bellingham. (Bild - in German)

Premier League quartet Brentford, Fulham, West Ham and Wolves will rival Sporting Lisbon to sign £25m-rated Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, 25, from Championship play-off finalists Coventry City. (Mail)

Manchester United have offered Jose Mourinho's Roma the chance to sign Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 26. (Metro)

Roma winger Justin Kluivert, 24, will have a medical with Bournemouth on Friday before the Netherlands international completes a £9.5m move to the Cherries on a five-year deal. (Fabrizio Romano)

Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has approved a potential move to Juventus, with the 30-year-old expected to turn down offers from Saudi Arabia. (Sky Sports Italy - in Italian)

Real Madrid are monitoring Fenerbahce teenager Arda Guler, 18, who has been dubbed the 'Turkish Messi'. (Mail)

Argentina legend Lionel Messi, 35, has told Paris-St Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, he deserves "a real winning project'". (Defensa Central - in Spanish)

France forward Marcus Thuram, 25, has told PSG that he will not be joining them on a free transfer this summer following the expiration of his contract with German side Borussia Monchengladbach.(L'Equipe - in French)
 
Saturday 24 June 2023 08:34, UK



DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal are ready to make a third bid for Declan Rice - and then carry on spending with a move for Romeo Lavia.
Aaron Ramsey has been a serial winner throughout his career - and he believes Mikel Arteta will help Arsenal win trophies again.
Eddie Nketiah is said to be concerned about his Arsenal future - with Kai Havertz on the verge of completing a transfer from Chelsea.
Kalvin Phillips has emerged as a surprise target for Bayern Munich, which could further open the door to Declan Rice moving to Manchester City.
Liverpool are keen on Danish talent Patrick Dorgu, but the Lecce teenager's agent has told him to stay in Italy to gain experience before moving to the Premier League.

DAILY MAIL
West Ham believe Arsenal's third offer for their captain Declan Rice is imminent amid hope the transfer saga is reaching its conclusion.
Daniel Farke has emerged as the leading candidate to take over at Leeds United following a meeting on Friday.
Newcastle have joined Marseille in the pursuit of Fulham defender Antonee Robinson, with Manchester City and AC Milan also holding previous interest.
Kevin Pietersen has called on England captain Ben Stokes to press home England's advantage when they have one, and criticised his call to declare their first innings in the narrow Ashes defeat at Edgbaston.
Fabio Carvalho is set to complete a loan move to RB Leipzig next week after Liverpool rejected a £10m offer from the Bundesliga club for a permanent transfer.
Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, who has interest from the Premier League, has changed agents ahead of what could be a busy transfer window.
Borussia Dortmund have rekindled their interest in signing Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga.
Brighton are closing on another permanent transfer with Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen set to complete a move to the Amex.
Fulham have asked about Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos and are also keen on Fiorentina's Brazil defender Igor and centre-back David Hancko, who plays for Feyenoord.
Cardiff City will be able to sign players for fees again in January after their transfer embargo was reduced by one window.
Talks over a potential merger between Welsh regions Cardiff and Ospreys have taken place as British rugby union continues to battle financial hardship.

THE TIMES
Crystal Palace are considering trying to reappoint Roy Hodgson as their manager after deciding against Brendan Rodgers before he took charge of Celtic.
Chelsea remain in talks with clubs in Saudi Arabia over deals to sell defender Kalidou Koulibaly, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and winger Hakim Ziyech.
Leeds United will not appoint a new manager until their takeover by San Francisco 49ers Enterprises is completed, although chairman-in-waiting Paraag Marathe has held Zoom calls with 10 candidates already.
Arsenal's supporters trust has called on UEFA to give fans a say in the selection process of venues for club competition finals after criticism over hosting in Istanbul and Prague last season.
Newcastle United are looking into plans which would increase the capacity of St James' Park to 62,000 by redeveloping the East Stand.

THE SUN
Man City are eyeing up a move for Josko Gvardiol if Aymeric Laporte leaves this summer, according to reports.
Tottenham performance director Gretar Steinsson is set to leave the club just under a year after being appointed.
Marco Silva's head will not be turned by a megabucks offer to manage in Saudi Arabia.
Jonathan David wants to move to the Premier League this summer, according to reports.
Manchester United are keeping tabs on young MLS goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic,
The Sun's Charlie Wyett believes that Manchester Utd will sign Mason Mount as the player 'has his heart set on the club'.
Sandro Tonali will treble his current wage at AC Milan when he completes a move to Newcastle United on a contract worth around £150,000 per week.
Arsenal and Newcastle United are set to step up their interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi but might have to go beyond £45m for the England international.
Sheffield Wednesday chairman Dejphon Chansiri insists the decision to sack Darren Moore was not down to tension over a lack of signings.
West Ham are not expecting striker Gianluca Scamacca to leave the summer and are confident he will be a part of their pre-season trip to Australia after knee surgery.

THE TELEGRAPH
Tottenham are watching Gleison Bremer's situation at Juventus as they assess centre-back targets to bolster Ange Postecoglou's backline this summer.
Manchester United are not waiting for the ownership situation to be resolved before making a decision on the future of Mason Greenwood.
A lawsuit representing 169 former professional players accused rugby union authorities in the High Court on Friday of an "abject failure" in the sport's management of concussion protocols.
Ben Osborn is close to agreeing a contract extension with Sheffield United, while Jack Robinson and John Fleck are also in talks over fresh terms.
Luton Town are keeping an eye on Blackburn midfielder Lewis Travis as they build a squad for their first season in the Premier League.

DAILY STAR
Jack Grealish may have inadvertently let slip about Declan Rice's transfer destination after he liked a funny video about West Ham and Manchester City on social media.
Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus is thought to earn a good chunk more than the average Women's Super League footballer - despite just walking around in a dinosaur costume.

DAILY EXPRESS
Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams 'absolutely loves' being at Elland Road but could still end up leaving for a Premier League club this summer.
Mauricio Pochettino plans on using Christopher Nkunku alongside a more traditional striker with Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez remaining his number one target to fill the role.
Liverpool appear to be in the market for a right-back this summer and have held initial talks over a deal for Bayern Munich's Benjamin Pavard, according to reports in Germany.
Chelsea's new link with Ligue 1 club Strasbourg could provide them with two cheap signings in striker Habib Diallo and midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
Ryan Shawcross has returned to Stoke City to help coach the Championship club's youngsters.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic have agreed a fee with Melbourne City to sign Australian star Marco Tilio as Brendan Rodgers ramped up his Parkhead recruitment drive.
Aziz Behich and Arnaud Djoum could quit Dundee United this summer.

SCOTTISH SUN
Queens Park have confirmed the signing of Bayern Munich starlet and former Celtic youngster Barry Hepburn on loan.



Juventus have set a £52m asking price for Federico Chiesa, 25, with Liverpool keen on the Italy forward, who is also attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Aston Villa are also interested in Chiesa. (Birmingham Mail)

Manchester United are pursuing a deal for Cameroon and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27, with Spain's David de Gea, 32 looking increasingly likely to leave Old Trafford this summer. (90min)

United are also looking at Porto and Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa, 23, and Brentford's Spain goalkeeper David Raya, 27, as alternatives to become their new number one. (Sky Sports)

England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 27, who is out of favour at Manchester City, has emerged as a target for Bayern Munich. (Bild - in German)

Tottenham are eyeing Juventus and Brazil defender Gleison Bremer, 26, with new manager Ange Postecoglou keen to bolster his backline. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Tottenham also want to sign Fulham's 25-year-old English centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo. (Football Insider)

West Ham believe a third Arsenal offer of around £100m for their captain Declan Rice, 24, is imminent with the transfer saga over the England midfielder close to reaching its conclusion. (Mail)

Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta, 33, expects to be granted a free transfer by Chelsea and has agreed a two-year deal with Inter Milan after rejecting an offer from Bayern Munich. (90min)

Borussia Dortmund could target Chelsea and England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 23, as a replacement for Jude Bellingham. (Bild, via Caught Offside)

Villarreal and Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson, 22, is to have a medical at Chelsea this weekend as he looks to complete his move to Stamford Bridge. (Mail)

Fulham boss Marco Silva, 45, will not have his head turned by a big-money offer to manage in Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal keen on the Portuguese head coach. (Sun)

The Cottagers are also in talks to sign Sevilla's Argentina winger, Lucas Ocampos, 28. (Football Insider)

Crystal Palace are interested in Torino's 23-year-old Dutch defender Perr Schuurs amid interest from Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United for England centre-back Marc Guehi. (Athletic - subscription required)

Palace's Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha, 30, is attracting the interest of Lazio with his contract set to expire this month (Sky Sports Italia - in Italian)

Arsenal have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19, from Championship side Southampton. The teenager was also attracting attention from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. (Football Insider)

Newly appointed Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, is pushing for a deal to be reached for Australia and Melbourne City striker Marco Tilio, 21. (Daily Record)

Fulham want £35m for USA left-back Antonee Robinson, 25, amid interest from Newcastle and Marseille. (Evening Standard)

Manchester United are thinking of giving Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho, 18, the number seven shirt, which was last worn by Cristiano Ronaldo. (Manchester Evening News)

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has made Leeds' United States midfielder Tyler Adams, 24, a summer target. (Athletic - subscription required)

Tottenham performance director Gretar Steinsson is set to leave the club just a year after joining. (Mail)
 
Sunday's newspapers:


THE GUARDIAN


Bayern Munich are stepping up their interest in Mason Mount and attempting to capitalise on Manchester United's struggle to agree a fee with Chelsea for the midfielder.

Tottenham have added Wolfsburg's Micky van de Ven to a shortlist which also includes Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer Leverkusen as they search for a new centre-back.


DAILY MIRROR

Jurgen Klopp is prepared to let Fabio Carvalho leave Liverpool on loan after the youngster faced a challenging first season at Anfield.

Brazil legend Marcelo's son Enzo followed in his father's team-mate's footsteps, performing an elaborate Ronaldo 'Siuuu' celebration at his graduation ceremony!

Liverpool are weighing up a transfer move for Federico Chiesa with Juventus open to selling the Italy international forward this summer.

Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana has changed his agent as speculation over a move to Manchester United intensifies.


DAILY MAIL

Southampton are on the brink of signing 19-year-old former Chelsea right-back Derrick Abu.

Saudi Arabia's bid to take over sport has moved on to tennis as the head of the men's tour revealed he held talks with the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund.

Brighton are considering Ajax's Mohammed Kudus as a 'top target this summer'. It comes as the 22-year-old, who joined the Eredivisie side in 2020, will likely leave the club this summer, after rejecting a one-year contract extension with Ajax back in April.

Sandro Tonali is closing in on a £52m switch to Newcastle, with the final details being ironed out over a deal for the AC Milan star.

Manchester City want to bring PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi to the Etihad this summer and are prepared to pay a premium to secure his signature.


THE TIMES

Manchester United are focusing on other midfield targets, with Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo top of their list, after reaching an impasse in their attempts to sign Mason Mount.

Manchester City have offered to improve Bernardo Silva's contract in an attempt to convince him to stay at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester United are set to move on from their quest to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount after a third bid was rejected.

Newcastle United are looking into the possibility of developing the East Stand as part of a plan to extend the capacity of St James' Park.


THE SUN

Arsenal have slapped a £35m asking price on USA striker Folarin Balogun.

Liverpool have entered the race to sign Celta Vigo's Gabri Veiga, according to reports. The 21-year-old, dubbed "mini-Kaka" has been linked with Chelsea this summer.

Tottenham are interested in West Ham's Jarrod Bowen, according to reports. They are attempting to overhaul their bloated squad this summer under new boss Ange Postecoglou.

The Sun's Charlie Wyett believes that Manchester Utd will sign Mason Mount as the player 'has his heart set on the club'


THE TELEGRAPH

World Rugby hopes to secure agreement to extend the window for Test matches to be played each autumn during key meetings in London next week which could provide the "breakthrough moment" for a new world league competition.

Stuart Pearce believes West Ham United's Declan Rice would find it difficult to turn down Manchester City were the Premier League champions to try to sign him this summer
England's hopes of getting back into the Ashes have been given a major boost with the MCC working on getting more pace into the Lord's pitch


DAILY STAR

Manchester United are reportedly weighing up giving teenager Alejandro Garnacho the famous number seven shirt.

Kevin De Bruyne will miss the start of the new season due to his hamstring injury.

Sandro Tonali reportedly broke down in tears after learning he was being let go by AC Milan. The midfielder is expected to sign a six-year contract with Newcastle and will complete his medical in the next few days.


DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool will reportedly hold a meeting with the agents of Victor Osimhen in the next few days. The three clubs are set to speak to his representatives after it was claimed he has decided on a move to the Premier League.

Liverpool have reportedly held talks with the agents of Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard which could suggest they are in the market for a new right-back this summer.

Mason Mount's camp are in 'disbelief' after Chelsea rejected Manchester United's latest transfer bid, it has been claimed. The Blues turned down an offer worth £55m on Friday. However, there's still hope a deal will be concluded with the 24-year-old eager to leave Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford.

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is set for crunch talks to resolve his club future early next week. The Blues academy product has various offers away from Stamford Bridge as Mauricio Pochettino prepares for his first pre-season at the helm.

Premier League clubs such as Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United may have the ideal investor ready and waiting to pump cash into the club with F1 ownership group Liberty Media insisting they have looked at all Premier League clubs as a potential investment opportunity.


DAILY RECORD

Josh Maja is in demand this summer as he prepares to become a free agent - and Rangers could have the advantage in the signing race.

Brendan Rodgers is adamant Celtic are getting a better manager this time round than the one that won all seven domestic trophies available to him during his previous spell in Scotland.


SCOTTISH SUN

Brendan Rodgers was interviewed for an English Premier League job this summer before being appointed as Celtic boss, according to a report.

Scottish football chief Ian Maxwell has warned the problem that the B-team proposal was meant to solve has not gone away.



Manchester City are considering a bid for Paris St-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi, 24, and "will not hesitate" to pay a big fee for the Morocco international. (Marca - in Spanish)

Manchester City have agreed personal terms with RB Leipzig's Croatia centre-back Josko Gvardiol, 21. (Fabrizio Romano)

Pep Guardiola's Treble winners have offered to improve the contract of Portugal winger Bernardo Silva in a bid to stop the 28-year-old leaving the club for Saudi Arabia. (Sunday Times - subscription required)

Manchester United are focusing on other midfield targets, with Brighton & Hove Albion's Ecuador international Moises Caicedo, 21, top of their list, after failing to make progress in their attempts to sign Mason Mount. (Sunday Times - subscription required)

United are unhappy with Chelsea after news of their failed bids for England midfielder Mount, 24, was leaked to national newspapers. (Manchester Evening News)

Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea will hold meetings with the agents of Napoli's Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 24, next week over a potential move to the Premier League. (Express)

Lyon have made Chelsea and the United States winger Christian Pulisic, 24, their top target this summer. (L'Equipe - in French)

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has asked the club to bid for Barcelona's Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 26, after pulling out of the race to sign England's Declan Rice, 24, from West Ham. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Arsenal have put a £35m price tag on the United States striker Folarin Balogun amid high interest in the 21-year-old. (Sun)

Three Premier League clubs are monitoring Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah, 24, amid the Gunners' imminent signing of Chelsea's 24-year-old Germany forward Kai Havertz. (Mirror)

Brighton have identified Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus, 22, as a top target this summer after the Ghanaian rejected a new contract at the Eredivisie club. (Mail)

Feyenoord's Slovakia centre-half David Hancko, 25, is the subject of interest from Newcastle United who are looking to bolster their defensive options. (Mail)

Callum Hudson-Odoi is set for crunch talks with Chelsea, with numerous Premier League clubs keeping tabs on the 22-year-old England winger. (Express)

Fulham and Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 27, has been identified as a potential option for Barcelona. (Sport - in Spanish)

Everton are interested in bringing Leeds United's Italy winger Wilfried Gnonto, 19, to Goodison Park this summer. (Football Italia)

Tottenham have named Wolfsburg's Dutch defender Micky van de Ven, 22, on a defensive shortlist that also includes Bayer Leverkusen's 24-year-old Burkino Faso centre-back Edmond Taspoba. (Mail)

Southampton are set to sign former Chelsea defender Derrick Abu, 19, on a free transfer. (Mail)

Serie A side Roma are in advanced talks to sign Leeds United defender Rasmus Kristensen, 25, with manager Jose Mourinho keen on the Denmark international. (Mail)

Manchester United are tracking Serbia goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, 23, who won the MLS save of the year award last season playing for New England Revolution. (Manchester Evening News)

Sheffield United are willing to sell Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye, 23, to fellow Premier League side Everton this summer. (Football Insider)
 

Monday's newspapers


DAILY MIRROR



Manchester United are baulking at the £80m-plus price tag Eintracht Frankfurt have put on striker Randal Kolo Muani.

Andre Onana is expected to leave Inter Milan this summer as Manchester United contemplate an offer.

Manchester United will allow 11 players to leave the club this summer as Erik ten Hag seeks to raise over £100m in transfer fees to help transform his squad.

Manchester City have lodged a world-record transfer bid for RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol.

Allianz wants to add Stamford Bridge to their group of football stadiums and is interested in securing a long-term deal with Chelsea.


THE ATHLETIC

Manchester United have made contact with Adrien Rabiot's representatives over a proposed move to the club after his Juventus contract expires at the end of June.

Nicolas Jackson has completed his medical at Chelsea ahead of a proposed move from Villarreal.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United's £55m offer for Mason Mount remains on the table but the club feels there is no need to enter into face-to-face talks with Chelsea after hitting an impasse.

Wolves' technical advisor Fran Garagarza is departing the club to join Espanyol as sporting director.

England have been fired an Ashes warning as Australia dangermen Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne undertook extra batting sessions at Lord's to recover from their first Test no-shows.


ESPN

Lionel Messi has said he experienced a "fracture" with a section of Paris Saint-Germain supporters during his two-year spell at the club.

DAILY EXPRESS

Newcastle are still willing to hijack Tottenham's move for James Maddison, according to reports.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits he would be open to managing in Spain in the future.

DAILY STAR

Arsenal are ready to spend over £200m this summer to try and take the fight to Premier League champions Manchester City next season.

Alexis Mac Allister says he turned down the chance to wear Liverpool's iconic No 8 shirt as it carries too much historical significance.


THE SUN

Juventus are preparing to offer midfielder Arthur Melo to Arsenal as part of a swap deal for Thomas Partey.

DAILY MAIL

Kepa Arrizabalaga has no intention of leaving Chelsea and wants to bounce back from difficulties endured in the past seasons to become the club's long-term No 1.

Bournemouth have reportedly joined the race to sign Peterborough defender Ronnie Edwards this summer.

Zinedine Zidane has said he hopes to return to management in the near future.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers are confident they will secure Senegalese international striker Abdallah Sima on a season-long loan deal this week.



Manchester City have tabled a bid of 90m euros (£77m) for RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol, 21, with the Croatia defender described as Pep Guardiola's "dream player". (Sky Sport Germany - in German)

Villarreal's Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson, 22, is set to seal a 35m euro (£30m) move to Chelsea after completing a medical at the club on Sunday. (Athletic - subscription required)

Mikel Arteta says he is happy at Arsenal and has played down reports linking him with Paris St-Germain. (Marca - in Spanish)

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal want to sign Jamaica winger Demarai Gray, 26, from Everton, with negotiations planned for next week. (Mail)

Colombia centre-back Yerry Mina, 28, who is a free agent after leaving Everton at the end of the season, looks set to sign for Fulham. (Sun)

Al-Nassr are hoping to wrap up a deal for Chelsea's Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 30, early this week, making him the fourth player to leave Stamford Bridge for Saudi Arabia this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will allow 11 players to leave Old Trafford this summer as he bids to raise more than £100m to help transform his squad. (Sun)

United are looking at Ajax's Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus, 22, and Utrecht's USA international Taylor Booth, 22, after failing to make progress with Chelsea over a deal for Mason Mount. (ESPN)

Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel is keen to reunite with England midfielder Mount, 24, who he used to manage at Stamford Bridge. (Guardian)

Liverpool are set to rival Tottenham for Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven, 22, who is open to leaving Wolfsburg this summer. (Football Insider)

Turkey midfielder Arda Guler, 18, is attracting interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Benfica after catching the eye with Fenerbahce. (Record - in Portuguese)

Gerardo 'Tata' Martino, who has previously managed Lionel Messi at Barcelona and Argentina, could become his coach for a third time after holding talks to take over at the 36-year-old Argentine forward's new club Inter Miami. (Athletic - subscription required)

Fulham have made an approach to sign USA forward Brenden Aaronson, 22, on loan from Leeds United. (Mail)
 
Tuesday 27 June 2023 06:23, UK



THE ATHLETIC

West Ham have received a formal offer from Manchester City for midfielder Declan Rice, with the proposal giving them £80m up front with a further £10m in add-ons.
Sunderland teenager Chris Rigg has rejected interest from Newcastle and Manchester United and is set to sign a new contract at the Stadium of Light.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Tottenham want to thrash out a deal for James Maddison with Leicester City this week but seem likely to find the Foxes staying firm on their £60m valuation of the England forward.
Mason Mount is ready to report for training at Chelsea and make himself available for their pre-season tour of the USA if a move to Manchester United remains on hold.
LIV Golf rebel Sergio Garcia is set to try and qualify for the Open Championship in next week's final round, but it appears neither Lee Westwood or Ian Poulter will be on the entry list when it is confirmed on Tuesday.

DAILY MAIL
Arsenal have made an improved £41.5m offer for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber and are close to agreeing personal terms with the Netherlands international.
Manchester United's £55m bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount remains on the table but an impasse in talks has led United to refocus on other targets, including Brighton's Moises Caicedo and Juventus' Adrien Rabiot
Manchester United are weighing up a move for FC Utrecht midfielder Taylor Booth, whose talents are admired by boss Erik ten Hag.
Fulham are set to offer Leeds United midfielder Brennan Aaronson a route back to the Premier League.
Spain international Nico Williams is set to disappoint Aston Villa as he is close to agreeing a new contract at Athletic Bilbao.
Former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is pursuing more than £650,000 in compensation from the Spanish government for damages incurred by his gym chain during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Andre Onana, who has reportedly drawn interest from Manchester United, shows his striking skills, despite the fact he's a goalkeeper!
Aston Villa are trying to find a bargain deal with Villarreal for defender Pau Torres to avoid having to pay his £55m buyout clause.
The Football Association is investigating one of its own board members, Rupinder Bains, after it was discovered she worked for a Cayman Islands-based firm involved in a failed takeover bid for Crystal Palace.
Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez has been told he is "not welcome" at Paris Saint-Germain by club ultras after being linked with a move to the French capital.
Jermaine Pennant has revealed he almost left Liverpool for Real Madrid in 2009, but the move was blocked by then Real boss Juande Ramos and he left on loan for Portsmouth instead.
Are Manchester United genuinely interested in Brighton's Moises Caicedo?
England star Jonny Bairstow has been attacked as "overweight" and "not a wicketkeeper" by Australian commentator Jim Maxwell ahead of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

THE TIMES
A team of doctors and scientists believe they have gathered evidence that proves welterweight boxer Conor Benn did not take a banned substance.
Manchester United fans are set to protest at Old Trafford on Tuesday when the club launches its new home strip.
Manchester United's head of group planning Francesca Whitfield says the women's game needs to implement financial regulation to improve the competitiveness of the WSL.

THE SUN
Tottenham are closing on the signing of Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who is in London to undergo a medical.
Former Everton midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson is set to link up with Wayne Rooney at DC United.
Lionel Messi reflects on winning the World Cup in Qatar last year and what it has meant for his own career achievements
Manchester United could miss out on Sofyan Amrabat this summer with AC Milan keen on the Morocco international as a replacement for Newcastle-bound Sandro Tonali.
Fabio Paratici has been advising Tottenham on a consultation basis despite his resignation as sporting director in the wake of the malpractice scandal at Juventus which saw him banned for 30 months.
Besiktas are lining up a move for Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho according to reports in Turkey.

EVENING STANDARD
Manchester United are set to pull off a transfer coup by winning the race to sign in-demand Watford teenager Harry Amass.

DAILY STAR
Manchester United bidder Thomas Zilliacus has branded the club's takeover as the most farcical of all time and says he has "never seen anyone so unable to make a decision".


DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal are considering a move for £30m-rated Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana if they miss out on Declan Rice.
Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has revealed he feared for his life after suffering an undiagnosed heart scare during a match for Juventus last season.

THE GUARDIAN
Celtic are in the running to sign Red Star Belgrade midfielder Kings Kagawa but face competition from across Europe for the Zambia international.

THE SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says it is a good time to strengthen his 'exciting squad' during the summer transfer window
Former Celtic boss Ronny Deila has hit back at claims he lied over his shock exit from Standard Liege after leaving them for rivals Club Brugge last month.

DAILY RECORD
Rhys Williams is edging closer to a move away from Liverpool with Aberdeen rated as favourites to sign the defender because of their good relationship with the Anfield club.



Tottenham are preparing to table an opening offer of £40m for Leicester playmaker James Maddison - but the Foxes want £60m for their 26-year-old England star. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Napoli's reported rejection of Paris St-Germain's 100m euro (£86m) move for 24-year-old Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could spark an auction - with Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle poised to launch bids. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Bayern Munich could be at the front of the queue for 29-year-old Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, who is said to be keen on the move to Germany. (Sky Sport Germany)

Newcastle are in advanced talks with relegated Southampton over a potential £15m deal for 20-year-old English full-back Tino Livramento. (Telegraph - subscription required)

England pair Jadon Sancho and Harry Maguire are among 13 players Manchester United are willing to sell this summer. (Mail)

Manchester United's long pursuit of Adrien Rabiot faces a setback with the 28-year-old France midfielder set to sign a fresh deal at Serie A giants Juventus. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Chelsea have reached a full agreement on personal terms with £80m-rated midfielder Moises Caicedo but will now need to settle on a fee with Brighton to sign the 21-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano, The Residency podcast - download required)

Mohamed Salah is not heading for the Anfield exit any time soon despite speculation linking the Egypt and Liverpool forward, 31, with a transfer to Saudi Arabia. (Mirror)

However, Salah's out-of-contract former Liverpool team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 29, is debating whether to accept a lucrative offer to become the first England international to join the Saudi Pro League. (Mail)

Arsenal are lining up Youssouf Fofana, 24, as an alternative to West Ham's England midfielder Declan Rice, but the Hammers and Newcastle are also chasing the Monaco and France midfielder. (L'Equipe - in French, subscription required)

AC Milan will sign former England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 27, from Chelsea for 15m euros. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is keen on a reunion with Villarreal's Spanish centre-back Pau Torres, 26, who they feel they can get for less less than his £51.5m release clause with just one year remaining on his contract. (Times - subscription required)

Former Everton and Iceland midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson, 33, is set to complete shock transfer to Wayne Rooney's DC United. (Sun)

Promoted Sheffield United are in "advanced" talks to sign English centre-back Mason Holgate, 26, on loan from Premier League rivals Everton. (Talksport)

Liverpool have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19, from relegated Southampton. (Fabrizio Romano)

Bundesliga side Wolfsburg will demand £26m for Netherlands Under-21 defender Micky van de Ven, 22, who has been linked with Tottenham. (Evening Standard)

Sunderland's English teenager Chris Rigg, 16, has rejected a move to the Black Cats' north-east rivals Newcastle to remain at the Stadium of Light. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Arsenal make an improved £41.5m bid for Ajax and Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, 22. (Mail)
 

Wednesday's newspapers


DAILY STAR


Erik ten Hag has been told he has no more than £100m to spend on his Manchester United squad this summer unless he is able to sell players.


DAILY MAIL

Crystal Palace are keen to add to their attacking options and have an interest in Everton forward Demarai Gray and former Tottenham loan player Arnaut Danjuma.

Carlo Ancelotti has resolved his legal suit against former club Everton after a dispute between the parties over a £2m bonus payment.

Roma are set to lose Paulo Dybala this summer with Al Hilal one of the Saudi clubs interested in signing him for a cut-price £10m.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea have rejected an offer from Galatasaray for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Leicester City are keen on signing Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks with new boss Enzo Maresca said to be a fan of his ability and versatility.

THE SUN

Inter Milan's transfer chief Piero Ausilio is reportedly back in England to negotiate a deal with Manchester United for goalkeeper Andre Onana.

Andre Onana, who has reportedly drawn interest from Manchester United, shows his striking skills, despite the fact he is a goalkeeper!

Liverpool target Ryan Gravenberch has told Dutch press that he has unfinished business at Bayern Munich and "assumes" he will be staying at the club.

THE ATHLETIC

David de Gea reportedly signed a contract extension with Manchester United before the club pulled out of the agreement and made a significantly lower offer to the Spain goalkeeper, whose future at Old Trafford is now under a heavy cloud.

DAILY MIRROR

Leicester City are closing on a deal to sign Wolves defender Conor Coady, who spent last season on loan with Everton.

Dwight Yorke has warned Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho he is on "borrowed time" at Old Trafford.

Enzo Maresca is ready to give Leicester City teen sensation Amani Richards the chance to transfer his explosive U18 form to the first team next season.

Manchester United turned down the opportunity to sign Adrien Rabiot after the Red Devils were told to pay a 'premium figure' to his mother-agent.

THE TIMES

Manchester United are not going to budge on their £55m offer to Chelsea for Mason Mount despite predicting record revenues for this year.

EVENING STANDARD

Arsenal have until Friday to secure the future of the Premier League's youngest player Ethan Nwaneri, with Chelsea and Manchester City waiting in the wings to sign the teenager if he opts not to stay with the Gunners.

Fulham have identified AC Milan defender Fode Ballo-Toure as a potential replacement if left-back Antonee Robinson leaves the club this summer.

Fenerbahce defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has set his sights on a move back to England where there is interest from Premier League clubs Brentford and Bournemouth.

DAILY RECORD

Kieran Tierney is not closing the door on a sensational Celtic return this summer if Brendan Rodgers comes calling.

Cameron Carter-Vickers is preparing to be a part of Rodgers' Celtic squad despite talk over the weekend that the defender would follow Ange Postecoglou back to his former club Tottenham.

THE SCOTSMAN

Numerous Scottish Premiership clubs are on alert after Dundee United confirmed Steven Fletcher would be leaving the club this summer.



Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 29, wants to join Bayern Munich but the German club's opening offer of £60m plus add-ons for the England captain has been deemed too low and they will need to get to at least £100m to have a chance of completing a deal. (Guardian)

Arsenal have submitted a third bid for 24-year-old West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, with the offer made up of an initial £100m and a further £5m in add-ons. (Athletic - subscription required)

Tottenham are closing in on a £40m deal for Leicester midfielder James Maddison, 26, with the England international set to have a medical on Wednesday. (Sky Sports)

Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 32, signed a contract extension with Manchester United but the Old Trafford club backed out of the deal and have instead offered him a lower salary than they had originally. (Athletic - subscription required)

Manager Erik ten Hag's uncertainty about De Gea is behind Manchester United's U-turn over a new contract for the Spanish goalkeeper. (Mail)

Porto's need to raise money to meet Financial Fair Play regulations has seen them offer goalkeeper Diogo Costa to a number of suitors across the Premier League, with Chelsea and Manchester United among those contacted about the 23-year-old Portugal international. (90min)

Liverpool are ready to rival Real Madrid in trying to sign Paris St-Germain's France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, with a bid of more than 300m euros (£258m), according to Fifa agent Marco Kirdemir. (Marca)

Manchester United would also consider entering an auction for Mbappe, with PSG open to offers from Premier League sides. (Sun)

Inter Milan are set to make a new bid to loan Chelsea's Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, with a £25.8m option to buy at the end of the season. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Arsenal are closing in on the signings of Ajax's Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, 22, and Chelsea's Germany forward Kai Havertz, 24. (Sky Sports)

Manchester United remain interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 26, with Bayern Munich also exploring the possibility of recruiting the Netherlands international. (90min)

West Ham are in talks with Juventus over a permanent deal for Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria. The 26-year-old spent last season on loan at Chelsea. (Sky Italia - in Italian)

Brighton have yet to receive any offers for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, and are keen on Ajax's Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus, 22. (Talksport)

Ajax want £40m for attacking midfielder Kudus with Manchester United also thought to be interested in a deal. (Mail)

Liverpool and Newcastle United are among the Premier League clubs eyeing Juventus' £51m-rated Italy forward Federico Chiesa, 25. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Chelsea have turned down an offer from Galatasaray to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 34, on a free transfer as they want to recoup some of the £10.3m they spent on him last September. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Leeds United are interested in Liverpool's 26-year-old English centre-back Nat Phillips. (Athletic - subscription required)

Real Madrid are considering activating Fenerbahce midfielder Arda Guler's 17.5m euro (£15m) release clause, but the amount of commission added on top for the 18-year-old is complicating the deal. (ESPN)

Everton have turned down a £4m bid from Ipswich Town for 22-year-old English striker Ellis Simms. (Football Insider)

Former England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 30, is "considering all options" and has not ruled out a move to Saudi Araba following his departure from Nottingham Forest. (Sky Sports)

Sheffield Wednesday are in talks with former Aston Villa, Norwich City and Leicester City boss Dean Smith about their vacant manager's job. (Football Insider)
 
Thursdays Newspapers:

Bayern Munich
are ready to offer £80m to try and sign striker Harry Kane, 29, from Tottenham after an initial bid of £60.2m for the England captain was rejected. (Sun)

England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, has been given permission to undergo a medical at Arsenal as they hold talks with West Ham over how to structure a £105m deal. (Talksport)

West Ham boss David Moyes is targeting Everton's Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana, 21, Juventus' Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria, 26, and Manchester United's England defender Harry Maguire, 28. (Mirror)

Man Utd are set to formally approach Brighton for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, after making initial contact this week. (Sky Sports)

The Red Devils will also hold talks with Chelsea this week to break the impasse over a deal for England midfielder Mason Mount, 24. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Aston Villa are leading the race to sign Pau Torres, 26, from Villareal as the Spain defender enters the final year of his contract. (Express)

Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga, 21, who has a 40m euros (£34.5m) release clause has emerged as a target for Manchester City, while Liverpool and Chelsea are also keeping tabs on the Celta Vigo man. (Fabrizio Romano)

Liverpool have met with representatives of 22-year-old Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, who has a 70m euros (£60m) release clause at RB Leipzig. (Athletic - subscription required)

Wolves have accepted a bid of £7.5m plus £1m in add-ons from Leicester for England defender Conor Coady, 30. (Express and Star)

Burnley have submitted a bid for Anderlecht's 18-year-old Belgian defender Noah Sadiki. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea are willing to let England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, 22, leave for £15m and Nottingham Forest are interested. (Nottingham Post)

Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino is ready to receive offers for captain Cesar Azpilicueta, 33, and could let the Spain full-back go on a free, with Inter Milan keen on his services. (The Sun)

Santos "wonderkid" Angelo, 18, who has represented Brazil at Under-20 level, is on the verge of completing a 15m euros (£12.9m) switch to Chelsea after Barcelona withdrew their interest. (GOAL)

Benfica president Rui Costa says Man Utd are prepared to pay 80m euros (£69m) for 22-year-old Portuguese forward Goncalo Ramos. (Correio da Manha, via FourFourTwo)
 
Friday 30 June 2023 06:32, UK


THE SUN

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a fee with Ajax for Jurrien Timber.
Chelsea will not sanction another loan deal for wantaway Romelu Lukaku this summer.
A 'plan' for Mason Greenwood's future has reportedly been decided by Manchester United.
Amad Diallo is set to be given an opportunity to impress Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag in pre-season, according to reports.
Wilfried Zaha is yet to tell Crystal Palace whether he wants to sign a new contract or not, despite his deal expiring on Friday.
Marco Silva is in talks to switch representatives as the doubts over his future continue.
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to sell Ferran Torres this summer.
West Ham are still waiting for Arsenal to compromise on their £105m payment plan for Declan Rice.
Hakim Ziyech has reportedly failed his medical at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.

DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United are interested in pursuing the signing of Benfica gem Joao Neves, according to reports in Italy.

DAILY MAIL
Treble-winning Manchester City are confident that they will break the £700m revenue barrier this season - setting a British record and blowing rivals United out of the water in the process.
Erik ten Hag has refused to allow Tom Heaton to join Luton, with fellow Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea potentially leaving the club on Friday.
West Ham are monitoring Japanese teenage prospect Keisuke Goto.
Brentford forward Alex Gilbert has turned down the offer of a new contract and is set to leave.
Newcastle are in talks to host a friendly between Saudi Arabia and Mexico during the September international break next season, according to reports.

DAILY MIRROR
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bid to complete a takeover of Manchester United appears to have faltered with Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani now leading the race to complete a deal.
Patrick Vieira is closing in on a return to management to work under Chelsea owner Todd Boehly as Strasbourg boss.

THE ATHLETIC
Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise is facing up to three months out after tearing his hamstring during the Under-21 European Championship.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Tottenham Hotspur are open to the midfielder leaving this summer amid interest from Atletico Madrid.
Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez is closing in on a move to Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth more than €40m.
Lionel Messi has come to MLS to "compete", according to new Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino.
The Jamaica women's national team is set to head to the Women's World Cup with crowdfunding help to cover some costs of accommodation and meals.

EVENING STANDARD
Crystal Palace have extended Nathan Ferguson's contract by a year until 2024, despite the defender playing just eight minutes of first-team football in three years.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Arsenal have succeeded in convincing Ethan Nwaneri, the youngest player in Premier League history, to commit his future to the club.
American tennis greats John McEnroe and Chris Evert are both deadset against Saudi Arabian investment in the sport, after reports both the men's and women's tour are considering it.
Players and staff at Wimbledon will be told "don't do a Bairstow" and take matters into their own hands if Just Stop Oil protesters try to disrupt next week's tournament.

DAILY RECORD
Ryan Kent has opened up on his drawn out Rangers exit in an emotional farewell message to the club and fans.
Keanu Baccus has been linked with Hibs after a move to Bolton fell through.

SCOTTISH SUN
Scotland star Lewis Ferguson has been lined up for a huge £15m move to Italian champions Napoli.
Hearts and Hibs are ready to battle it out for Dylan Levitt.


Aston Villa have agreed a £35m deal to sign Spain defender Pau Torres, 26, from Villarreal. (Guardian)

Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, 22, is set to undergo a medical with Arsenal after they agreed an initial fee of 42m euros (£36.2m) with Ajax. (De Telegraaf - in Dutch)

West Ham are still waiting for Arsenal to present an acceptable payment plan for the £105m purchase of England midfielder Declan Rice, 24. (Sun)

Chelsea are pushing for an agreement with Brighton over the signing of Moises Caicedo, with the Ecuador midfielder, 21, having already agreed personal terms. (Fabrizio Romano)

Bayern Munich's France defender Lucas Hernandez, 27, is on the cusp of a transfer to Paris St-Germain. (Fabrizio Romano)

Celta Vigo's Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga, 21, has been identified by Chelsea as the ideal replacement for Manchester United-bound England midfielder Mason Mount, 24. (Standard)

Aston Villa are considering a loan move for Barcelona's Spain winger Ferran Torres, 23, with a purchase option of 25m euros (£21.5m). (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Former England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 27, is in Italy to finalise a permanent move from Chelsea to AC Milan, who will next target Chelsea's USA winger Christian Pulisic, 24. (Standard)

Chelsea's Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, has rejected a second offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal - worth £45m (£39m) a year - as he only wants to leave for Inter Milan. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is a target for Atletico Madrid and Spurs would be prepared to sell the 27-year-old Denmark international. (Mail)

England defender Eric Dier's future is in question at Tottenham as he only has one year left on his contract and has not signed an extension but the 29-year-old wants to fight for his place under new Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are interested in Sheffield United's England Under-20 forward Daniel Jebbison, 19. (90min)

Manchester United and Chelsea are both interested in Aston Villa's Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 30. (Football Transfers)

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has blocked English goalkeeper Tom Heaton, 37, from moving to Luton Town, amid continued uncertainty over the future of Spanish keeper David de Gea, 32. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Wilfried Zaha will become a free agent on Friday, but the Ivory Coast forward, 30, remains in dialogue with Crystal Palace so could agree a new deal. (Mail)

Arsenal's Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares, 23, is the subject of interest from West Ham. (iNews - subscription required)

Arsenal have succeeded in convincing English midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, 16, to commit his future to the club, despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester City. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Brazil's 31-year-old forward Roberto Firmino, who left Liverpool after his contract expired, has agreed a deal to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. (Guardian)

Borussia Dortmund's move for Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez has stalled and that could open the door for West Ham to try to sign the 25-year-old Mexico international. (90 Min)

Roma manager Jose Mourinho is eyeing a double swoop on Leicester City for Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho, 26, and Zambia forward Patson Daka, 24. (Express)

Leicester's former England striker Jamie Vardy, 36, has rejected interest from Saudi Arabian side Khaleej FC. (Guardian)

Daniel Farke is on the brink of becoming the new Leeds United manager, with the club hoping to have the German in place for the start of pre-season training next week. (Mail)

Former Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has emerged as favourite to become boss of Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. (Mail)
 
Saturday 1 July 2023 07:37, UK

THE SUN

West Ham hope to agree payment terms with Arsenal for the £105m transfer of Declan Rice by Monday.
Jose Mourinho is keen to sign Fred from Manchester United.
Lionel Messi owns four apartments worth £15m on Miami Beach but is set to go house-hunting for a waterfront home.
Chelsea are on the brink of adding yet another new face to their growing squad as they close in on youngster Angelo Gabriel.
Arsenal agree a fee with West Ham for the transfer of Declan Rice.
Destiny Udogie could potentially leave Tottenham without playing a game, although his agent says Ange Postecoglou will give the attacking wing-back a chance to prove himself in pre-season despite most likely operating with a back-four.
Sevilla have placed their entire squad on the transfer market after racking up enormous debt.

DAILY MAIL
Christian Pulisic's expected Chelsea exit has moved closer after the USA star reportedly agreed a long-term deal in principle with AC Milan.
Manchester United bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe looked to buy half of Barcelona and pledged to pump billions into the club before turning his attention to seizing control at Old Trafford, a new book about the businessman has revealed.
Arnaut Danjuma has re-emerged as a target for Everton - five months after he dramatically abandoned a move to Goodison Park and joined Tottenham instead.
West Ham striker Michail Antonio is attracting interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray while the Hammers are ready to make their move for Flamengo midfielder Matheus Franca.
Wayne Rooney has revealed he has his sights set on a return to Europe as manager of an "elite" club and says his experience in MLS has set him up well to tackle such a role.
Inter Milan chief executive Beppe Marotta has confirmed Manchester United's interest in goalkeeper Andre Onana but says it has not materialised as far as an offer from the Premier League club.
Manchester City have signed a new £55m shirt sponsorship deal with cryptocurrency exchange OKX.
Ryan Peniston admitted he "almost crashed" his car when he found out he was playing Andy Murray in an all-British first-round match at Wimbledon.

DAILY MIRROR
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has promised that the champions will adhere to the transfer policy that saw them drop their interest in £105m-rated Declan Rice.
Arsenal will allow Granit Xhaka to leave once they complete the £105m deal for West Ham captain Declan Rice - but Bayer Leverkusen might have to improve their offer.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the Spanish giants received a mega-money offer for Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong last summer - and has claimed fresh bids have been tabled.
Hakim Ziyech's failed medical with Al Nassr could come at a significant cost to Manchester City, with the Saudi club set to turn their attentions to Bernardo Silva to reunite him with Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.

THE ATHLETIC
Patrick Vieira is expected to be confirmed as Strasbourg's new head coach.
Cristiano Giuntoli is set to join Juventus after Napoli confirmed he would leave his role as sporting director.
Cardiff City have been ordered to pay the second and third instalments of the transfer fee for the late Emiliano Sala's transfer from Nantes.
AC Milan are in talks to sign USMNT midfielder Yunus Musah from Valencia.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester City striker Liam Delap is close to sealing a season-long loan at Hull City in the Championship.
Union Berlin have looked at a deal for Leeds United midfielder Brenden Aaronson as they attempt to build their squad for the Champions League next season.
Manchester City have finalised the arrival of England Under-16 goalkeeper Spike Brits, who has signed a deal as a scholar which will turn him into a professional.
Fulham want to discuss a new deal for Bobby Decordova-Reid, who is heading into the final year of his contract at Craven Cottage.

THE GUARDIAN
Chelsea's fire sale is set to continue with the club captain, Cesar Azpilicueta, joining Atlético Madrid.
West Ham have no intention of loaning out Gianluca Scamacca despite Roma identifying the Italy striker as a target this summer.
Daniel Farke is expected to become Leeds United's new manager and hopes to be installed in time for the Championship squad's return to training on Monday.

DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United have reportedly 'set their sights' on 30-year-old Porto marksman Mehdi Taremi who could become their new striker.

EVENING STANDARD
Chelsea have offered Levi Colwill a new contract but the defender wants talks with Mauricio Pochettino before deciding his future.
Marc Cucurella's agent has dismissed talk of Chelsea offering the defender to Atletico Madrid.
Willian has rejected Fulham's offer of a one-year contract extension and is actively pursuing other Premier League offers.
Chelsea will step up efforts to sign Moises Caicedo after accepting Manchester United's £60m offer for Mason Mount.

THE TIMES
A possible friendly international between Uruguay and England next year is being negotiated by the South American federation's new Emirati commercial partners in another sign of the growing influence of the Gulf in sport.
Britain's high inflation will have one positive spin-off for the finances of clubs near the bottom of the Premier League because, thanks to a little-known rule, the "equal share" each club receive from international broadcast rights is tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
A dispute between broadcasters in the Middle East means viewers in the UAE may be restricted from watching Premier League and Champions League football next season.

DAILY RECORD
Rangers have agreed a significant seven figure fee for top striking target Cyriel Dessers from Cremonese and they have managed to get the Italian side down on their £6.5m valuation.
Barry Robson has given Vicente Besuijen and Anthony Stewart pre-season to salvage their Aberdeen careers.
St Mirren have tabled a final offer that could eventually hit £200,000 for Northern Irish star Connor McMenamin, who currently plays for Glentoran.
St Johnstone boss Steven MacLean wants to add four or five signings this summer but says he is not just looking for "squad players".

SCOTTISH SUN
Nuno Espirito Santo has promised Jota he will make him a £20m Saudi superstar.


Luis Enrique will make bidding for Manchester City's Portugal winger Bernardo Silva, 28, his priority when he replaces Christophe Galtier as Paris St-Germain coach. (90min)

The former Spain boss also wants PSG to sign Portugal forward Joao Felix, 23, from Atletico Madrid. (Relevo - in Portuguese)

Arsenal are weighing up a move for 24-year old PSG forward Kylian Mbappe when PSG contract expires next summer.(Football Transfers)

Manchester United are targeting Porto's Iran striker Mehdi Taremi, 30. (Jornal de Noticias - in Portuguese)

Chelsea have agreed to let Spain full-back Cesar Azpilicueta, 33, join Atletico Madrid on a free transfer. (Marca - in Spanish)

Chelsea are approaching an agreement with Inter Milan over a permanent move for their Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 30. (90min)

West Ham hope to agree payment terms with Arsenal for the £105m sale of their England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, by Monday. (Sun)

Roma coach Jose Mourinho is keen to sign Brazil midfielder Fred, 30, from his former club Manchester United. (Sun)

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic has an agreement in principle on a long-term deal to join AC Milan, but the clubs have yet to agree a transfer fee for the USA winger, 24. (ESPN)

Hakim Ziyech's proposed move from Chelsea to Al Nassr is off after the Morocco winger, 30, failed a medical. (Mail)

Ziyech was made a new offer with his basic wage reduced by 40%, but has turned it down. (CBS)

Chelsea will step up their efforts to sign Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, and hope a fee of about £80m can be agreed with Brighton. (Standard)

Manchester United will have to sell before they can make a move for Inter Milan's Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27. (Talksport)

Manchester United have asked 32-year-old Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea, whose contract at Old Trafford has just expired, not to join another club in case they cannot find a new keeper within their transfer budget. (Sun)

United are open to De Gea signing a new deal if they cannot sign a new keeper for a reasonable cost - or Dean Henderson starting next season as their number one.(inews)

Fulham want £60m for Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 27, which would be a club-record fee for West Ham. (Football Insider)

West Ham are in advanced talks with Leicester City for English winger Harvey Barnes, 25. (90min)

Manchester United will have £65m remaining to buy a new striker once they complete the signing of Chelsea and England midfielder Mason Mount, 24. (Mail)

Bayer Leverkusen might have to improve their offer to Arsenal if they are to complete the signing of Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 30. (Mirror)

Brazilian forward Angelo Gabriel, 18, has completed the first part of his medical having agreed to join Chelsea from Santos on a six-year contract. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea have offered their 20-year-old English centre-back Levi Colwill a new contract. (Standard)

Chelsea striker Armando Broja, 21, has left fans concerned about his future with a cryptic Instagram post following the club's signing of Nicolas Jackson.(Star)

Marc Cucurella's agent has dismissed a report by Spanish newspaper Marca that Chelsea have offered the Spain left-back, 24, to Atletico Madrid as "fake news". (Metro)

Willian has rejected Fulham's offer of a one-year contract extension as the former Brazil winger, 34, is actively pursuing other Premier League offers. (Standard)

Fulham's English defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 25, remains high on Tottenham's list of potential centre-back signings this summer. (Football London)

Manchester City will let Zack Steffen leave this summer, with Leicester City showing an interest in the USA goalkeeper, 28. (ESPN)

Slovakia centre-back Milan Skriniar, 28, is set to join Paris St-Germain on a free transfer after his contract with Inter Milan expired. (Goal)

Real Madrid are vying to sign 23-year-old forward Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus on a one-year loan - with the intention of bringing in 24-year-old PSG attacker Kylian Mbappe the following summer. (Calciomercato
 
Sunday 2 July 2023 07:33, UK


THE STAR ON SUNDAY

Manchester United have rejected a bid from Borussia Dortmund to take Jadon Sancho back on loan.
Bernardo Silva is being offered a massive £800,000-per-week salary to swap Manchester City for the Saudi Pro League.
Football managers will soon be told who to sub on and off by artificial intelligence.


THE SUNDAY EXPRESS
Manchester United have reportedly seen their opening offer for Rasmus Hojlund rejected by Atalanta as Juventus look to snatch the striker from under their noses.
Manchester United are now set to pursue transfer deals for a new goalkeeper and a striker after agreeing a fee with Chelsea for Mason Mount.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY
Italian side Atalanta are keen to buy Coventry goal machine Viktor Gyokeres - but the Sky Blues are asking for around £20m.
Barcelona reportedly have "everything agreed upon" for Neymar to return from PSG - but his wages could be a stumbling block.
Leicester are on the trail of England U21 sensation James Trafford.
Mason Greenwood is being offered a top-flight football lifeline at Roma by former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, who is keen to sign the forward on loan.
Manchester City are considering a big-money move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong after leaving the race to sign Declan Rice from West Ham.
Sheffield United are still hoping to complete a significant treble transfer, bringing Manchester City loanee James McAtee back to Bramall Lane and signing Lewis O'Brien from Nottingham Forest and Benie Traore from Swedish club BK Hacken.
Arsenal are trying to sell midfielder Albert Lokonga to Burnley, who are also interested in a loan deal for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford.
Brighton are in pole position to complete a loan deal for exciting Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer, with Pep Guardiola a big fan of the way the Seagulls operate under Roberto de Zerbi.
Fulham are ready to make a £20m move for dynamic United States midfielder Yunus Musah, who currently plays for Valencia.
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is looking to bring mega-rich fan George Downing - a Switzerland-based property magnate - on to the club's board.
West Ham could make a bargain £7.5m bid for in-demand Chile winger Dario Osorio, 19, who has already indicated he wants to move to Europe and is also interesting AC Milan.
Huddersfield Town boss Neil Warnock is looking to tie up a move for Wigan forward Callum Lang.

THE SUNDAY MIRROR
Arsenal hope to ramp up their bid to push Manchester City even closer in the title race this week with a quartet of signings that will have fans salivating as deals for Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber edge closer.
New Arsenal signing Kai Havertz has immediately become the Gunners' highest-paid squad member, according to reports in Germany.
David de Gea could be given the chance to reunite with former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
Arsenal are hoping to announce new contracts for William Saliba and Reiss Nelson in the coming days.
Manchester United's search for a goalkeeper is being affected by FFP regulations, leading them to ditch a move for Andre Onana and move on to options including Eintracht Frankfurt's Kevin Trapp.

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY
Manchester United are interested in Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow.
Chelsea have announced the signing of Benfica's little-known Diego Moreira, the second arrival of a busy day for the Blues.
The German Olympic Confederation is backing a Mail campaign to get British swimmer Sharron Davies promoted to a gold medal from the 1980 Games in Moscow because of an admission of doping by 400m individual medley "winner" Petra Schneider of East Germany.
A Mail on Sunday investigation is heaping pressure on the International Olympic Committee, as it revealed over 1,000 Russian athletes have been helped by a doping racket across 36 sports.

THE ATHLETIC
Man Utd are working with a budget of £100m net spend this summer and want £20m for Fulham midfield target Fred.

THE SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY
Rangers are lining up further talks with Graeme Souness over a sensational return to Ibrox, although it is understood he would only be interested in a role that is "worthwhile and meaningful".

SUNDAY MAIL
Hearts are weighing up a move for Ireland international Jamie McGrath, who is back at Wigan after spending last season on loan with Dundee United.
Josh Doig has sparked a Serie A transfer auction after Fiorentina and Monza entered the mix for the £5m-rated Hellas Verona star.


Manchester United's bid of £30m for Atalanta's 20-year-old Denmark forward Rasmus Hojlund has been rejected. (Corriere dello sport, in Italian)

Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta has confirmed Manchester United's interest in signing the Italian club's Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27. (Mail)

United are also interested in Feyenoord's 25-year-old Dutch keeper Justin Bijlow as a back-up in case they miss out on Onana. (Mirror)

Newcastle's deal to sign 23-year-old Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from AC Milan is set to go through but could be delayed until next week. (Fabrizio Romano)

Real Madrid hope to rival Barcelona in the bid to sign Fenerbahce's highly rated attacking midfielder Arda Guler. The Turkish 18-year-old has a reported £15m release clause in his contract, which runs out in 2025. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

West Ham have removed Declan Rice as an option fans can personalise their replica shirt with as transfer negotiations with Arsenal over a £105m move for the 24-year-old England midfielder draw to a close. (Mirror)

Chelsea's 20-year-old English defender Levi Colwill is expected to play a key role under new manager Mauricio Pochettino amid interest from Brighton, Liverpool and Manchester City. (Football.London)

Former Spain midfielder Juan Mata, 35, has announced he is leaving Turkish side Galatasaray. (Tribal Football)

Ajax and Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, 22, will complete a move to Arsenal worth £45m this week. (Mirror)

Germany forward Kai Havertz, 24, has become Arsenal's highest-paid player on £17m a year after joining from London rivals Chelsea. (Bild, via Goal)

English midfielder Danny Drinkwater, 33, says he would like to rejoin Leicester City after leaving the club for Chelsea in 2017. (SportBible)

It is unlikely Manchester United will sign Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, 29, or 30-year-old Netherlands forward Wout Weghorst permanently after their loan deals ended on Friday. (Manchester Evening News)
 
Monday 3 July 2023 06:49, UK


THE SUN

Manchester United are preparing a second bid of £40m to land Rasmus Hojlund.
David De Gea is a target for Cristiano Ronaldo's club Al Nassr as his Manchester United career hits breaking point.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed where the Catalans are in the chase for Fenerbahce's Arda Guler.
Kylian Mbappe is considered a "prisoner of money" by Real Madrid chiefs, according to reports.


DAILY MAIL
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly requesting a salary package worth €240m (£206m) if he is to join any club this summer.
Gianluigi Buffon has reportedly been offered a lucrative deal to continue his career in Saudi Arabia.

DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United have launched a surprise move for Feyenoord keeper Justin Bijlow, with Financial Fair Play restricting Erik ten Hag's search for a new shot-stopper.
Roma are eyeing up a shock move for Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood this summer.

THE ATHLETIC
Watford and PAOK are in advanced talks over the sale of William Troost-Ekong.
Southampton are set to sign former Chelsea defender Derrick Abu.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have turned down a €35m (£30m) offer from Napoli for Maximilian Kilman.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Newcastle United are looking into possible loan signings this summer with Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips and Chelsea's Conor Gallagher both of interest, but they appear to have reached a stalemate in their negotiations with Southampton over Tino Livramento.

THE GUARDIAN
The PGA Tour regarded the European Tour Group as an "underinvested and borderline distressed asset" during analysis aimed at facilitating a merger between the parties last year.
United States winger Tim Weah completed a transfer to Juventus on Saturday, fulfilling a dream his father once had of playing for the storied Italian club.

DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig.
Manchester United have been trying to hijack Barcelona's deal for Vitor Roque at the 11th hour.
Barcelona are in the hunt to sign Fenerbahce starlet Arda Guler.

EVENING STANDARD
Chelsea are set to continue talks over a deal for Moises Caicedo.

THE TIMES
Andy Murray has admitted he would consider a U-turn on his decision not to play in Saudi Arabia if an official ATP tournament is held there.

DAILY RECORD
Rangers remain in the hunt for Jonathan Panzo but are still to seal a deal.
Celtic target Yang Hyun-jun has refused to give up hope of a move to Parkhead this summer - as he claimed Gangwon has backed down on their pledge to "actively help" him land a move to Europe.
Josh Maja has been touted as a Rangers target and would is available on a Bosman with his Bordeaux contract expiring.

SCOTTISH SUN
Young Boys sports director Christoph Spycher has admitted top prospect Fabian Rieder looks certain to leave soon, amid mounting interest from Celtic.
Celtic women have confirmed that fan favourite Jacynta has left the club.


RB Leipzig and Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, 21, is close to a record £86m move to Manchester City. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Fulham manager Marco Silva, 45, has turned down a £17m contract offer from the Saudi Pro League. (iNews - subscription required)

Paris St-Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, wants a package worth at least £206m to join any club this summer. (Mail)

Newcastle United are interested in two England midfielders in Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips, 27, and Chelsea's Conor Gallagher, 23, but a move for Southampton's English defender Tino Livramento, 20, has reached a stalemate because of the fee. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Aymeric Laporte is attracting interest from Arsenal and Juventus, with the 29-year-old France centre-back facing an uncertain future at Manchester City. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Manchester City are keen to keep England right-back Kyle Walker, 33, who has been the subject of interest from Bayern Munich, and will offer the defender a new contract. (Fabrizio Romano)

Lyon have made an offer worth 25m euros (£21.5m) for 24-year-old Chelsea and USA winger Christian Pulisic, who has also been the subject of a 14m euro (£12m) bid from AC Milan. (Athletic - subscription required)

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta will join Atletico Madrid on a two-year deal this week, with the Blues prepared to let the 33-year-old leave on a free transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Brentford have agreed a club-record fee of £23m to sign 22-year-old Republic of Ireland centre-back Nathan Collins from Wolves. (Sky Sports)

Serie A champions Napoli have seen a bid of 35m euros rejected by Wolves for another of their centre-backs, 26-year-old English centre-back Max Kilman. (Athletic - subscription required)

Former Fulham loanee Manor Solomon, 23, is set to join Tottenham, with the Londoners agreeing a five-year deal with the Israel international due to his contract with Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk being suspended. (Athletic - subscription required)

West Ham have made a formal approach for Leeds United's 24-year-old America midfielder Tyler Adams. (Yorkshire Evening Post)

Everton are believed to have offered either English striker Ellis Simms, 22, or French forward Neal Maupay, 26, in exchange for 25-year-old English defender Scott Wharton, who plays for Blackburn Rovers. (Football Insider)

Luton Town are in talks with Birmingham City to sign Dutch winger Tahith Chong, 23, from the Championship club. (Mail)

Former Manchester United and Nottingham Forest midfielder Jesse Lingard, 30, is training with MLS side Inter Miami, following Wayne Rooney denying the England international will join DC United. (Mirror)

Former Juventus, Paris St-Germain and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, 45, has been offered a £25m-a-year deal to move to the Saudi Pro League. (Mail)

Sergio Ramos, 37, has been identified as the next target for Inter Miami, with the MLS club keen on the former Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain centre-back after the Spain international recently became a free agent. (Mirror)
 
Monday 3 July 2023 23:37, UK


DAILY MAIL

Jordan Henderson and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be two of Steven Gerrard's first targets as Al Ettifaq boss after he was appointed at the Saudi Pro League club.
Steven Gerrard says hello to the Al Ettifaq fans as the former Aston Villa manager was unveiled as the new Saudi club's manager
Christian Pulisic has informed Chelsea that he will not be joining Lyon - irrespective of their offer.
Chelsea have held talks with Southampton over a potential deal for their former right back Tino Livramento that would entail loaning him back.
Bayern Munich are poised to make another bid for Harry Kane this week.


DAILY MIRROR
Steven Gerrard wants to make Philippe Coutinho his first signing as Al Ettifaq boss.
Former England striker Stan Collymore has urged Manchester United to sign Marcel Sabitzer permanently this summer.
With Manchester United continuing their search for a new striker, their chances of signing Eintracht Frankfurt star Randal Kolo Muani have been given a boost.

THE SUN
Despite having not lodged an official bid for Andre Onana, Manchester United's Dutch manager Erik ten Hag is already considering other options.
Mesut Ozil has advised wonderkid Arda Guler against a move to his former club, Arsenal.
Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Sofyan Amrabat.
The Red Devils could make a decision on whether to keep Mason Greenwood at the club.
Southampton's Romeo Lavia is still a target for Arsenal, but he'll cost around £50m.
Granit Xhaka is closing on an Arsenal exit with Bayer Leverkusen the prime option for the Swiss star.

THE GUARDIAN
Paris Saint-Germain are pushing to beat Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City to the signing of Celta Vigo's Gabri Veiga.

DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United have reportedly been 'rivalled' for goalkeeper target Andre Onana by mega-rich Saudi outfit Al-Nassr.


THE TIMES
The Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey is expected to miss the remainder of the U21 European Championship.
Chelsea are set to sign the England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, who is a free agent.

DAILY RECORD
Josh Doig looks set to join Torino after their main rivals Bologna are reported to have pulled out of talks.

SCOTTISH SUN
Jota has signed for mega-rich Saudi Arabia club Al-Ittihad in a staggering £200,000-a-week deal.
Former Rangers defender Calvin Bassey could be on the move - just 12 months after signing a record-breaking deal with Ajax.


Bayern Munich are planning to make a second offer to Tottenham for their England striker Harry Kane, 29. (Sky Sport - in German)

Manchester City are preparing their opening bid for Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, 21, after opening talks with RB Leipzig. (ESPN)

Liverpool's England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 33, and Chelsea's Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 34, are two of the possible signings being lined up by Al-Ettifaq after the Saudi club appointed Steven Gerrard as their new manager. (Mail)

Paris St-Germain are pushing to beat Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City to the signing of Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga, 21, from Celta Vigo. (Guardian)

Chelsea have held talks with Southampton over a potential deal for their former right-back Tino Livramento, 20. Southampton value the England Under-21 international, who is also being chased by Newcastle, at £38m. (Mail)

Liverpool have moved ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia and are preparing an opening offer for the 19-year-old, who Southampton have valued at £50m. (Talksport)

Arsenal are ready to make a move for Southampton's Lavia once they conclude a deal to bring in England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham. (Times - subscription required)

Manchester United are close to completing 25-year-old England striker Marcus Rashford's contract extension as they continue to try to sign Eintracht Frankfurt's France forward Randal Kolo Muani, 24, as well as 20-year-old Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta. (Mail)

Al-Nassr have made a lucrative offer to Cameroon and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27, who is also a target for Manchester United. (CBS)

Arsenal and Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 30, will complete a £21.5m move to Bayer Leverkusen this week. (Sun)

Everton have told Almeria they are interested in meeting El Bilal Toure's release clause of 40m euros (£34.4m), although Fulham could make a move for the Mali forward, 21, if they sell Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, 28, this summer. (Sacha Tavolieri)

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic will turn down a move to Lyon this summer as the USA winger, 24, would prefer to join AC Milan after agreeing a deal in principle with the Serie A club. (ESPN)

Women's Super League champions Chelsea are set to sign England keeper Hannah Hampton on a free transfer after the 22-year-old left Aston Villa following the expiry of her contract. (Times - subscription required)

Newcastle are exploring a potential summer move for Sporting Lisbon's Portugal centre-back Goncalo Inacio, 21. (Football Insider)

Brighton are interested in signing Ghana attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus, 22, from Ajax. (Athletic, subscription needed)

Liverpool could face competition from Bayern Munich for the signing of France midfielder Khephren Thuram, 22, from Nice. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Tottenham are trying to agree a deal to sign Clement Lenglet on a three-year contract from Barcelona, having had the France defender, 28, on loan last season. (Sport - in Spanish)

Tottenham are also edging closer to signing Wolfsburg's Dutch defender Micky van de Ven, 22. (90min)

Wolves are open to selling 26-year-old English defender Max Kilman this summer, despite rejecting an offer from Napoli. (90min)

Chelsea want to sell Callum Hudson-Odoi this summer, with Nottingham Forest among the favourites to sign the England winger, 22. (Football Transfers)

Manchester City are willing to offer Atletico Madrid 15m euros (£12.9m) for 23-year-old Spanish winger Rodrigo Riquelme, who spent last season on loan with City's sister club Girona. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Leicester City are exploring a move for Manchester City's English defender Callum Doyle, 19. (Athletic, subscription needed)

Bordeaux expect Josh Maja to leave the club as the England-born striker, 24, is now a free agent and has not responded to the offer of a one-year extension. (L'Equipe - in French)

English forward Theo Walcott, 34, has been training with Reading following his departure from Southampton and is close to joining the League One side on a free transfer. (Reading Today)
 

Wednesday's newspapers


DAILY MAIL



Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has emerged as a potential target for Manchester United.

Manchester United have launched a crackdown on ticket touting by asking fans to inform other supporters who have charged them more than £50 for a seat for Premier League games at Old Trafford.

Wolves are prepared to let Max Kilman leave the club despite already selling fellow centre-backs Nathan Collins and Conor Coady.

Tino Livramento's preference remains a move to Newcastle after Chelsea showed surprise interest in re-signing him from Southampton.

Argentina World Cup winner and MLS star Thiago Almada is attracting interest from the two Premier League heavyweight teams in Manchester, according to reports in his home country.

Corinthians midfielder Luan was assaulted by fans in Sao Paulo on Tuesday, the Brazilian club said, describing the incident as a 'cowardly' act of aggression.

Romeo Beckham has been modelling the new Brentford kit after the club unveiled their fresh look ahead of the Premier League season getting under way.

Ex-Hungary assistant manager Giovanni Costantino is confident Dominik Szoboszlai will not only hit the ground running at Anfield but will quickly establish himself as 'one of the stars of the Premier League'.

Vinicius Junior has reportedly signed a new contract with Real Madrid that will run until 2027 and the winger's new deal includes a release clause of €1bn (£856m), which is designed to prevent Saudi Arabian clubs from attempting to sign him.

Wrexham captain Ben Tozer would reject a move to Saudi Arabia despite the financial lure in favour of remaining in Wales, he has revealed.


THE SUN

Steven Gerrard is set to make a shock move for Jordan Henderson and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after joining Al Ettifaq.

PSG are reportedly set to confirm six signings and the arrival of new manager Luis Enrique.

The French champions are also tipped to make a bid for Manchester United target Randal Kolo Muani.

Manchester United have had two offers for Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund rebuffed.

Arsenal will still chase Southampton anchorman Romeo Lavia even if they seal Declan Rice's £105m arrival from West Ham.

Aaron Ramsey has held talks with Cardiff over a sensational return to his boyhood club.

Manchester United midfielder Fred has dropped a huge hint he could move away from the club in a cryptic social media post.


DAILY EXPRESS

Chelsea are actively working with Jorge Mendes to pull off the signing of Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa following hesitance from Manchester United.

Manchester United are only willing to sign Andre Onana for less than £42m this summer.

THE GUARDIAN

Arsenal are close to finalising terms over their £105m deal for West Ham's Declan Rice, with the guaranteed portion of the fee expected to be paid in three instalments over 24 months.

Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are among a large group of clubs that have shown an interest in Israel's Oscar Gloukh.


Nick Wright and Ron Walker take a deeper look into why Mikel Arteta was so keen to secure Declan Rice's services at the Emirates

Didier Drogba has warned of the "nightmare" facing scores of young African footballers who are scammed by fake agents promising them successful careers in Europe and elsewhere.

THE ATHLETIC

Burnley are still considering a move for Leeds United defender Cody Drameh ahead of next season.

AC Milan and two Premier League clubs are keen on signing Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea this summer.

England players are unhappy with the Football Association over a lack of performance-related bonuses at the Women's World Cup.

Jacob Ramsey has left England's European U21 Championship squad and is set to see a specialist to determine whether he will require surgery after sustaining an ankle injury in the quarter-finals.

Real Madrid attacking midfielder Reinier has agreed in principle to another season-long loan at Girona.

Luton Town have declined their option to sign USMNT goalkeeper Ethan Horvath following his spell on loan from Nottingham Forest.

Arda Guler has chosen to join Real Madrid this summer.

THE TIMES

The head of the foundation set up to distribute more than £2bn from the sale of Chelsea to help victims of the war in Ukraine has called on the government to relax its restrictions on where the money can be spent.

The Football Association is considering selling its international broadcast rights for the FA Cup to the Premier League in a move that insiders fear will result in it relinquishing control of its historic domestic competition.

DAILY MIRROR

Barcelona are aiming to sign former Arsenal target Ivan Fresneda with the Gunners still seemingly stewing over a deal.

Hakim Ziyech has taken aim at critics who claim he lacks fitness after seeing his move to Saudi side Al-Nassr collapse.

Arsenal now value in-demand striker Folarin Balogun at a cool £50m ahead of what could be the most lucrative sale of their busy summer transfer window.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea have one week to sell the club's 'bomb squad' to avoid the threat of an awkward reunion that could give Mauricio Pochettino a headache over whether or not to split his players - deals are yet to be agreed for the sales of Romelu Lukaku, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic - all of whom want to leave Chelsea.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will target a left winger this summer and has Leicester's Harvey Barnes firmly in his sights.

Chelsea have pulled out of negotiations with the online casino Stake over becoming the club's new front of shirt sponsor and are now in talks with other companies.

Arsenal are set to make more than £20m from the sale of Granit Xhaka to Bayer Leverkusen, as the club's executives begin to step up their efforts to raise money through sales.

Manchester City are prepared to offer Kyle Walker a two-year deal to stay at the Etihad Stadium after his stunning return to Pep Guardiola's team to clinch the treble.

DAILY RECORD

Ambitious Arsenal are ready to leave their rivals reeling as they push to sign Jeremie Frimpong.

Rangers are hoping to tap into the Saudi oil money well as former boss Steven Gerrard prepared a £2m offer for winger Scott Wright.

Celtic's Reo Hatate has moved to cool speculation he could be tempted with a move to a cash-rich Saudi club.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers are ready to make a fresh bid for Danilo - with Cyriel Dessers now set to become Michael Beale's sixth signing of the summer.

Livingston striker Bruce Anderson has been granted permission to hold transfer talks with a club in Georgia.




Manchester City are ready to accept a bid this summer of between £45m and £50m for Portugal winger Bernardo Silva, 28. (Football Insider)

Andre Onana, 27, has rejected interest from Saudi Arabia so the goalkeeper can push through a move to Manchester United.(90min)

Newcastle United are interested in a summer move for England defender Marc Guehi, 22, although Crystal Palace are asking for a fee of about £60m. (Football Insider)

Thiago Alcantara is attracting interest from foreign clubs, including those in Saudi Arabia, although Liverpool have yet to receive an official bid for the Spain midfielder, 32. (Times - subscription required)

Arsenal's £105m deal to sign England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, is close to being finalised, with the guaranteed portion of the fee expected to be paid to West Ham over three instalments. (Guardian)

Arsenal have held talks with RB Leipzig over German midfielder Benjamin Henrichs, 26, as a replacement for the outgoing Granit Xhaka, 30.(Sky Germany via Metro)

The Gunners will also press ahead with a move for Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, 22.(Bild via Daily Record)

Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are among a large group of clubs who have shown an interest in Red Bull Salzburg's Israel midfielder Oscar Gloukh, 19. (Guardian)

Brighton's Spain goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, 25, has emerged as a potential target for Manchester United. (Mail)

Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense but must see if they can reduce their wage bill before knowing if the Brazil forward, 18, can join the team this summer, January or next summer. (Sport - in Spanish)

Barca have moved ahead of Real Madrid in the race to sign Turkey's Arda Guler from Fenerbahce, with AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund having ended their pursuit of the attacking midfielder, 18. (Sport - in Spanish)

Guler has also received offers from Arsenal and Sevilla but would prefer to join Real Madrid. (AS - in Spanish)

Real have asked Inter Milan to name a price for Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez, 25. (Sport - in Spanish)

Paris St-Germain and Christophe Galtier have mutually agreed to part company and Luis Enrique will be presented as the team's new manager on Wednesday. (L'Equipe - in French)

Along with Enrique as their new manager, PSG will announce six incoming players in the coming days - with left-back Lucas Hernandez, 27, defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte, 22, attacking midfielder Kang-in Lee, 22, winger Marco Asensio, 27, centre-back Milan Skriniar, 28, and midfielder Cher Ndour, 18, all arriving. (Fabizio Romano)

Brighton have renewed their interest in Ajax's Nigeria centre-back Calvin Bassey, 23, as a possible alternative to Chelsea's English defender Levi Colwill, 20. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Almeria say Everton and two Italian clubs have submitted offers for Mali striker El Bilal Toure, 21. (Diario de Almeria - in Spanish)

England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, 22, has decided to leave Chelsea this summer, with AC Milan joining the race to sign him. (Metro)

Southampton's Tino Livramento would prefer a move to Newcastle after Chelsea showed a surprise interest in re-signing the English right-back, 20. (Mail)

Arsenal are open to selling Folarin Balogun this summer and have set a valuation of £50m for the USA striker, 22. (Mirror)

Arsenal are set to agree a contract extension with France defender William Saliba, 22, which will run until 2027. (Fabrizio Romano)

But Belgium midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, 23, has said he wants to leave Arsenal this summer. (Mirror)

Manchester United have been offered the chance to rival Atletico Madrid for Fiorentina's Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, 26. (90min)

Newcastle's French winger Allan Saint-Maximin, 26, has emerged as the latest Premier League player to be targeted by the Saudi Pro League. (90min)

Al-Ettifaq have made a concrete approach to new manager Steven Gerrard's former club Rangers regarding Scottish winger Scott Wright, 29. (Football Insider)

Aaron Ramsey has held talks with Cardiff over a return to his boyhood club after the Wales midfielder, 32, was released by French club Nice. (Talksport)

Former Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta, 39, has offers from Inter Miami and Saudi Arabia after leaving Vissel Kobe. (RAC1 - in Catalan)

Barcelona have won the race to sign Brazilian striker Vitor Roque, 18, from Athletico Paranaense. (Fabrizio Romano)
 
Thursday 6 July 2023 07:21, UK



THE GUARDIAN

Tottenham have made a massive new contract offer to Harry Kane that would significantly improve his current £200,000 weekly salary, but it appears the England captain has no immediate intention to sign it, particularly while the transfer window remains open.
Rob Dorsett says Spurs are adamant Harry Kane is not for sale, but explains Bayern Munich are 'determined' to sign the forward either in this transfer window or next summer
Newcastle are leading the race to sign Leicester's Harvey Barnes, who is a target for Aston Villa, Tottenham and West Ham.
Chelsea want AC Milan to raise their offer for Christian Pulisic after the Italian side made a second bid worth up to £18.9m for the American winger.

DAILY MAIL
A lack of investment in recent years means Erik ten Hag's hopes for a busy Manchester United summer transfer window cannot come to fruition because of Financial Fair Play concerns.
The FA Cup is ready for a radical overhaul which could see replays scrapped, early round games moved to midweek slots and the final staged on a regular Premier League weekend as early as the 2024-25 season.
Young Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has interest from five overseas clubs, although none has yet made an offer anywhere near the club's £50m valuation.
Bruno Saltor is set to keep his place on Chelsea's coaching staff as one of very few holdovers from Graham Potter's brief reign at Stamford Bridge.
Paris Saint-Germain have activated a £5m buy-back clause in the deal that sent Xavi Simons to PSV Eindhoven, but the player - who has been linked with Newcastle and Arsenal - has 25 days to decide on his future and whether he wants to return to France.
Qatar Airways has reported inflated profits of around £1bn with a chunk of the increase related to their busy spell ferrying passengers to and from the World Cup.
Inter Milan's sporting director has issued a warning to Manchester United, claiming no bid for goalkeeper Andre Onana has met their expectations so far.
Brentford have seen off competition from Leeds and Southampton to sign highly rated defender Erion Zabeli from Oxford United.

THE SUN
Sir Jim Ratcliffe insists he is still in the race to buy Manchester United and says his bid is just what the club needs.
Chelsea are ready to make a double swoop on Brazil with the signings of Matheus Franca from Flamengo and Santos forward Angelo Gabriel.
Miguel Delaney and Mark Ogden reflect on the uncertainty over the proposed takeover of Manchester United and the potential impact on their transfer business
Declan Rice may be played on the left side of a midfield trio when he takes the field for his Arsenal debut.
Tom Heaton is set to start Manchester United's pre-season campaign as Erik ten Hag's No 1 because of David de Gea's contractual situation and Dean Henderson's slow recovery from injury.
West Ham and Galatasaray are competing to sign Arsenal left-back Nuno Tavares but, according to reports in Italy, the 23-year-old thinks he can do better.
Charlton are in advanced talks to sign former Coventry midfielder Fankaty Dabo.
Daniel Levy is reportedly fuming with Bayern Munich for talking to Harry Kane behind his back - and wants to make them pay.
Inter Miami are reportedly chasing the signature of Belgian ace Eden Hazard.
Manchester United goalkeeping scout Tony Coton says we all need to 'watch this space' regarding David de Gea's future at the club

FOOTBALL LONDON
Liverpool are set to test Chelsea's resolve to keep centre-back Levi Colwill as they look to add more depth to their defensive stocks.
Chelsea have reportedly identified Paulo Dybala as a potential target this summer.

DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal are likely to face another battle to keep prized teenager Ethan Nwaneri when the time comes around for him to sign his first professional deal in March 2024.
Wayne Rooney has expressed his desire to keep Lewis O'Brien on loan at DC United amid interest in the Nottingham Forest midfielder from Premier League new boys Sheffield United.
Andres Iniesta is the latest former team-mate being linked with a Lionel Messi reunion at Inter Miami after ending his five-year spell with Vissel Kobe.
Mason Mount turned down the opportunity to be reunited with Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich and earn a higher wage packet in order to join Manchester United.
Chelsea are considering a move for Southampton star Romeo Lavia as Mauricio Pochettino attempts to strengthen his squad after already losing six midfielders this summer.
Wrexham will not get "carried away" in the transfer market following their promotion to the English Football League, according to their assistant manager Steve Parkin.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
The England team will be allowed to continue using their social media accounts during the Women's World Cup after previously agreed rules were relaxed.

THE TIMES
The Football Association has been warned that selling the rights to the FA Cup to the Premier League will seriously weaken the historic competition.
Manchester United face having to compromise with Inter Milan as their initial bid for goalkeeper Andre Onana is around £13m below the Serie A club's valuation.
Formula One organisers have published a race calendar for 2024 that attempts to address sustainability concerns by grouping events geographically, thereby reducing the amount of travel teams undertake.

DAILY EXPRESS
Arsenal could snatch one of Manchester United's summer targets from under their nose as they consider an offer for Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong.
Harry Kane is ready to threaten to quit Tottenham on a free transfer in a bid to push through a move to Bayern Munich this summer, according to reports.

THE ATHLETIC
Inter Miami midfielder Rodolfo Pizzaro has slammed MLS's trade policy as he prepares to be the player to leave the club to make room for their new designated player Lionel Messi.
Chelsea are set to complete the signing of Everton's teenage defender Ishe Samuels-Smith for a fee of around £4m.
Liverpool academy analyst Ray Shearwood has left Anfield to join Steven Gerrard's backroom staff at Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ettifaq.

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Inter Miami are advancing their talks with another former Barcelona player Jordi Alba.
A Manchester United decision on Mason Greenwood is finally expected before the new season.
Arsene Wenger's statue is soon to be unveiled at The Emirates.
Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin has said he is hoping to reach a solution with Tottenham Hotspur over Manor Solomon's proposed summer move.
Liverpool forward Kaide Gordon is set to return to full training later this month after a year and a half on the sidelines.

EVENING STANDARD
Porto want to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos on loan but the Brazilian is expected to stay with Mauricio Pochettino's squad for pre-season.

DAILY RECORD
Rangers appear to have cooled their interest in signing Swansea City forward Morgan Whittaker, who is again being linked with his former loan club Plymouth Argyle.
Forward Benie Traore has opened the door for a move away from BK Hacken this summer with both Rangers and Sheffield United reportedly chasing a deal.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are ready to end Old Firm away fan lockouts by extending an olive branch to Celtic.
Bruce Anderson has turned down the chance to become the first Scot to play in Georgia.



Tottenham have made England forward Harry Kane, 29, an offer to remain with the club that would hugely improve his current £200,000-a-week salary. (Guardian)

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has met with Kane to discuss a potential move, which has angered Spurs chairman Daniel Levy. (Bild - in German)

AC Milan have made an improved bid of £18.9m for Chelsea and United States winger Christian Pulisic, 24. (Mail)

Inter Milan have rejected a £39m bid by Manchester United for Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27, but talks continue. (Guardian)

Chelsea are preparing an offer worth £85m for Brighton's 21-year-old Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo. (Diego Arcos, via Football.London)

Arsenal have agreed a £38.5m deal with Ajax for 22-year-old Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber. (Standard)

The Gunners are to take their summer spending to about £200m after agreeing deals for Timber and West Ham's 24-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice. (Telegraph)

Newcastle are leading the race for Leicester City's England midfielder Harvey Barnes, 25, while Aston Villa, Tottenham and West Ham are also interested. (Guardian)

Chelsea have opened talks with the representatives of Argentina forward Paulo Dybala, 29, over a move from Roma. (Pedro Almeida, via Express)

The Blues are also interested in Southampton's Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19. (Sky Sports)

Manchester United's new signing Mason Mount, 24, rejected a £200k-a-week offer by Chelsea to try and keep the England midfielder at Stamford Bridge in February. (Athletic - subscription required)

Aston Villa and Everton are among the Premier League teams keen on 19-year-old Leeds United and Italy forward Wilfried Gnonto. (Football Insider)

Liverpool remain interested in 20-year-old English defender Levi Colwill, who Chelsea want to keep. (Football London)

The Reds' centre-back targets also include Sporting Lisbon's Portugal defender Goncalo Inacio, 21, and Wolfsburg's Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven, 22. (Football Insider)

Arsenal have confirmed that Ethan Nwaneri is staying with the club, despite attempts from Chelsea to poach the English midfielder, 16, and interest from Manchester City and Manchester United. (90min)

Although Nwaneri has signed a new scholarship deal, Arsenal are set to face a fight to keep him next March, when he turns 17 and is able to sign his first professional contract. (Mirror)

DC United manager Wayne Rooney wants to keep on-loan English midfielder Lewis O'Brien from Nottingham Forest, with Sheffield United also interested in signing the 24-year-old. (Mirror)

Inter Miami have focused on trying to make Eden Hazard their latest big-name signing, with the former Belgium forward, 32, a free agent after leaving Real Madrid. (Relevo - in Portuguese)

Versatile Netherlands international Daley Blind, 33, is about to sign for Spanish club Girona after leaving Bayern Munich. (Bild - in German)
 
Friday 7 July 2023 07:21, UK



DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United have made Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund their top summer target and believe they can secure his services for around £50m.
Speaking on the Transfer Show, Dharmesh Sheth reveals more about the Atalanta and Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund's potential move to Manchester United
Wolves have opened talks with defender Max Kilman over a lucrative new contract after turning down a £30m bid from Napoli.


THE GUARDIAN
Manchester United are finding it difficult to sell defender Harry Maguire because of a clause in his contract which earned him a significant wage rise for securing a Champions League berth.
Chelsea are refusing to meet Brighton's demands of £100m for midfielder Moises Caicedo, with the Seagulls rating him as good a prospect as Arsenal-bound Declan Rice.
Manchester United have come under fire for cracking down on ticket touts while allowing seats at Old Trafford to be sold on Viagogo, a website accused of allowing professional ticket traders to exploit fans.
Lewis Hamilton says he would welcome a protest by Just Stop Oil, as long as it doesn't involve anyone invading the track at Silverstone.


THE ATHLETIC
Centre-back William Saliba has signed a new four-year contract with Arsenal which will be officially announced on Friday and does not include a release clause.
Willian is close to agreeing a new contract with Fulham after receiving an improved offer.
Paris Saint-Germain have sent a three-page letter to Kylian Mbappe accusing him of unsettling the club this summer and giving him a deadline of July 31 to make a decision about his future.
Leeds United defender Robin Koch has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan for the duration of the 2023/24 season.


DAILY MAIL
Tottenham chairman and fierce negotiator Daniel Levy is said to be furious about reports that Thomas Tuchel held talks with Harry Kane at his home in London to talk about a move to Bayern Munich.
Rob Dorsett says Spurs are adamant Harry Kane is not for sale, but explains Bayern Munich are 'determined' to sign the forward either in this transfer window or next summer
Manchester United are reportedly close to signing Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, a 20-year-old who local reports suggest the Premier League club have been watching for six years.
Moussa Diaby wants to move to the Premier League this summer, according to reports in Germany, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United all interested in the winger.
Former Brazil boss Tite has set his sights on managing in Europe and says the Premier League would be an option if the right job comes up.
A group of Everton fans has called on club legend Graeme Sharp to be welcomed back to Goodison Park after "sickening" threats forced him to stay away amid links to the club's under-fire board of directors.
Jordi Alba could be unveiled as an Inter Miami player on Friday after agreeing to take a huge pay cut to reunite with former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi.
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino says MLS will not be a 'holiday' for Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets, saying they 'want to compete'
New Reading boss Ruben Selles faces preparing for life in League One under a transfer embargo despite two of three sanctions against the club being lifted by the EFL.
Middlesbrough have reportedly reached a deal to sign Australian goalkeeper Tom Glover, who left Melbourne City last month.
Swiss federal judges have dismissed FIFA's appeal against a ruling that overturned a life ban handed to Haiti's former soccer federation president Yves Jean-Bart for alleged sexual abuse of women's national team players.
Headingley staff prevented a further Just Stop Oil protest at the third Ashes Test on Thursday with two people denied entry after searches on the way into the ground.

THE SUN
David Moyes is set to lose another member of his West Ham backroom staff with assistant coach Paul Nevin expected to link up with Patrick Vieira at his new club Strasbourg.
Southampton have still not received any contact from clubs over Romeo Lavia - but are hoping for a £40m transfer.
Middlesbrough have agreed a £2m deal for QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Manchester United are aiming to sign two goalkeepers this summer and it is expected Dean Henderson will join Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal for a fee of around £30m.


EVENING STANDARD
Games at the Women's World Cup could run past 100 minutes with FIFA continuing their crackdown on time-wasting.

DAILY MIRROR
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Adam Bogdan is backing fellow Hungary international Dominik Szoboszlai to have a great career at Anfield and says "he was born to be at a big club".
Eden Hazard is considering a move to MLS after a disappointing end to his time with Real Madrid and could even link up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.
Manchester United's lack of incoming transfer business means boss Erik ten Hag is set to promote youngsters Charlie Savage, Maxi Oyedele and Isak Hansen-Aaroen to senior squad training.
ITV have agreed to a major shake-up of their EFL show.

THE TIMES
A senior athletics official has apologised after asking convicted doper Dwain Chambers to present medals at last weekend's English Schools Track and Field Championships.
Black Union will become the first team from Georgia to take part in rugby union's Challenge Cup next season and will come up against Gloucester and Scarlets in their group.
Luke Cowan-Dickie is set to complete a move to Sale Sharks and remain qualified for England after his proposed deal to play in France fell through.


Manchester United are edging closer to signing Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27, after agreeing personal terms with the Cameroon international. (Fabrizio Romano)

The Red Devils are also lining up a £50m move for Atalanta and Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund, 20. (Telegraph)

Chelsea will have to stump up more than £100m if they wish to sign Brighton and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, this summer (Telegraph)

Newcastle are preparing a surprise move for veteran Italy and Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci, 36, to add experience for their forthcoming Champions League campaign. (TEAMtalk)

Ajax's Jurrien Timber will undergo a medical at Arsenal on Friday with the Gunners confident of completing a £38.5m deal for the 22-year-old Dutch full-back (Standard)

Tottenham midfielder Ivan Perisic has told boss Ange Postecoglou he intends to terminate his contract, with the 34-year-old Croat keen to join Hajduk Split. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid have approached Spurs over Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 27, who has also been linked with a move to Bayern Munich. (Mail)

Southampton believe they will receive their asking price of £50m for Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19, with Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal all chasing his signature. (Sky Sports)

Crystal Palace's hopes of re-signing the talismanic Wilfried Zaha, 30, have been dashed as the forward considers offers from Lazio, Fenerbahce and Al-Nassr. (Standard)

Fulham are close to agreeing a new deal with free agent Willian after the Brazil forward, 34, officially became a free agent at the end of last week. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Wantaway Chelsea and United States forward Christian Pulisic, 24, on the cusp of a £20m switch to Italian giants AC Milan. (90 min)

Arsenal's France defender William Saliba, 22, has signed a new contract that will keep him at Emirates Stadium until 2027. (The Athletic - subscription required)

West Ham are weighing up a move for Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria. The Hammers could initially take the 26-year-old Switzerland international on loan with an option to buy for £15.4m. (Guardian)

The Hammers are also interested in Fulham's Portuguese enforcer Joao Palhinha, 27, and Southampton and England's 28-year-old set piece specialist James Ward-Prowse. (Guardian)

Wolves are desperate to keep 26-year-old English centre-back Max Kilman after turning down a £30m bid from Serie A giants Napoli. (Telegraph
 
Saturday 8 July 2023 07:20, UK



DAILY TELEGRAPH

Newcastle are set to make a second significant summer signing, with Leicester winger Harvey Barnes closing on a move to Tyneside.
Mauricio Pochettino has insisted Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali will not be able to visit the Stamford Bridge dressing room or the club's Cobham training ground without his agreement.
Matthew Wolff has hit out at his LIV Golf team captain Brooks Koepka, suggesting the five-time major winner has affected his fragile mental health with a brutal put-down following his withdrawal from an event in Washington earlier this year.
Yorkshire claim they have secured new investment from a mystery investor that would herald a "new chapter" for the club and also denied ever holding talks with the Saudi National Investment Fund.


DAILY MAIL
Barcelona have Chelsea teenager Andrey Santos - who has only just arrived at the Premier League club after visa issues - on their list of possible long-term replacements for Sergio Busquets.
Lee Carsley will be offered a new contract as England U21 manager after guiding his team to the Euro 2023 final, with the Republic of Ireland keeping tabs on him as a potential candidate to lead their senior team.
Arsenal could soon be in the market for a new head of medical services, with incumbent Gary O'Driscoll set to leave for Manchester United.
A security crackdown at the British Grand Prix to avoid further protests from Just Stop Oil will include the use of 100 soldiers and facial recognition technology.
Kaveh Solhekol explains that Kylian Mbappe has been told by PSG that he will be sold this summer unless he agrees to extend his contract before the end of this month

THE GUARDIAN
Christian Pulisic is set to be the next big-name departure from Chelsea in a cut-price £18.8m move to Serie A giants AC Milan.
Yorkshire's chief executive Stephen Vaughan said the club would take sanctions "on the chin, with some contrition and move on".

THE TIMES
Brendon McCullum was refused entry to Headingly before the opening day of the third Ashes Test because he didn't have the correct pass.
Mark Phillips KC, the barrister who played a significant role in setting up the Premier League in 1992, is in favour of an independent regulator for football.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Mason Greenwood has emerged as a possible chess piece for Manchester United as they have interest from Rasmus Hojlund's club Atalanta in their currently suspended forward.

EVENING STANDARD
Manchester United and Inter Milan are expected to finalise a deal for goalkeeper Andre Onana next week, with all parties wanting a deal to be done quickly.
Moises Caicedo says he is not getting carried away by emotion as Chelsea continue their interest in signing him, but he has also talked up the talents of fellow Ecuadorian Kendry Paez, a recent addition to the Blues' squad.
Mauricio Pochettino says if you manage a club like Chelsea then results are more important than playing well

DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is one of a number of players Inter Milan are considering as a replacement for imminent Manchester United signing Andre Onana, according to reports in Italy.

THE SUN
New Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has put talk of a reunion with Harry Kane on ice…for now.
Allan Saint-Maximin could be on his way to Saudi Arabia if Newcastle reach agreement to bring Leicester winger Harvey Barnes to St James' Park.
Exiled Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood could move to Atalanta as part of a deal to land Rasmus Hojlund.
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says he does not know what happened with Mason Mount but insists the club have to move on following his departure

DAILY MIRROR
UEFA's decision to grant entry into their competitions for six clubs under joint-ownership has given Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bid to add Manchester United to his current club Nice a boost.
Chelsea could swoop in and snatch Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia this summer, with Liverpool and Arsenal both unwilling to meet the relegated side's valuation of him.
Lewis O'Brien is set to end his loan spell in MLS with DC United and could soon be part of Sheffield United's squad for their Premier League return.

THE ATHLETIC
West Brom are likely to have to make further player sales because of financial battles their managing director Mark Miles says are an "ongoing challenge".

DAILY RECORD
Rangers' hopes of signing Leeds centre-back Charlie Cresswell could be waning after the relegated Championship side let Robin Koch leave for Eintracht Frankfurt.
Former Ayr United goalkeeper Aidan McAdams is trying his luck in England and has reportedly been given a trial at League One side Northampton.
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Newcastle United hope they can complete a £35m move for Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes to beat Aston Villa and West Ham to the 25-year-old England international's signature. (Guardian)

France striker Kylian Mbappe thinks he might have to leave Paris St-Germain this summer as he is still not planning to extend his contract beyond 2024 and the 24-year-old's preferred option is to join Real Madrid. (ESPN)

PSG believe Mbappe has already agreed to join Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer and, if he does not sign a new deal with the French champions, they will sell him to the highest bidder this summer regardless of who it is. (Sky Sports)

Mbappe's first preference if he were to move to the Premier League would be Arsenal but he is beyond the budget of the Gunners and no contact has been made between the two parties. (Independent)

Portugal forward Joao Felix is keen on a move to PSG but he could end up staying at Atletico Madrid, who want 100m euros for the 23-year-old. (AS - in Spanish)

Inter Milan are stepping up their pursuit of Tottenham keeper Hugo Lloris, 36, as they line up the Frenchman to replace 27-year-old Cameroon international Andre Onana, who is a target for Manchester United. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Borussia Dortmund are keeping track of former winger Jadon Sancho's situation at Manchester United, although the 23-year-old is believed to want to stay at Old Trafford. (Sky Sports Germany)

Sporting Lisbon have agreed a deal worth 24m euros (£20.5m) with Coventry City for 25-year-old Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres. (Fabrizio Romano)

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is set to reject a lucrative offer to manager Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli to stay with the Spanish side. (ESPN)

Mason Greenwood's 18-month exile from football could be set to end, with Atalanta interested in a loan deal for Manchester United's 21-year-old English forward. (Mirror)

England midfielder Dele Alli has returned to training with Everton as he aims to get his career back on track, with Toffees boss Sean Dyche having told the 27-year-old he needs to "get fit". (Mail)

The Football Association will offer Lee Carsley a new contract to stay on as England Under-21 manager after he led the side to the final of the Uefa U21 Championship. (Mail)

Former Chelsea defender John Terry says he has returned to the Stamford Bridge club and is "working in the academy". (John Terry)
 
Sunday's newspapers


SUNDAY MIRROR


Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has made the ruthless decision to sell Harry Maguire, Jadon Sancho, Fred and Scott McTominay this summer, it has been claimed.

Anthony Joshua has been warned that he could lose out on a whopping £60m payday for his fight with Deontay Wilder if he loses to Dillian Whyte.


THE OBSERVER

Chelsea are holding out for £40m for Romelu Lukaku, who has emerged as a target for Juventus and Al Hilal, and have rejected a bid from Inter Milan for the striker.

Wilfried Zaha is expected to make a decision over his future when he returns from his honeymoon next week, with Crystal Palace remaining hopeful that the Ivory Coast forward will sign a lucrative four-year contract worth £10m a season and reject offers to move overseas.


SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

David De Gea has announced he will leave Manchester United this summer after 12 years at Old Trafford, with the club poised to step up their efforts to land Inter Milan’s Andre Onana as his replacement.
United We Stand editor Andy Mitten shares his thoughts on Manchester United letting David De Gea leave on a free transfer
The International Cricket Council are expected to discipline match referee Chris Broad after he tweeted a picture mocking David Warner’s record against his son Stuart.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Everton boss Sean Dyche wants to win the race for Blackburn midfield gem Adam Wharton.



THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

Chelsea have opened talks with Arsenal's Folarin Balogun as their search for a new centre forward continues.

Tottenham forward Richarlison has claimed Antonio Conte scolded him for two hours after Spurs were knocked out of the Champions League by AC Milan.

Kyle Walker will make a decision on his future very soon amid speculation over his role at Manchester City next season.

Nottingham Forest are keeping tabs on Leicester's Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of a potential summer move, according to a report.

Burnley are set to complete the signing of Borussia Dortmund defender Soumaila Coulibaly, according to a report.

Crystal Palace will re-appoint former player Shaun Derry to head coach Roy Hodgson's backroom team just five months after he was sidelined by axed boss Patrick Vieira.

Inter Miami have appeared to confirm Lionel Messi's arrival for July 16, with the club teasing a "major unveiling event" that night to reporters.

Vinicius Junior has become the latest football star to join Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports after the company acquired the Brazilian TFM Agency.

Yorkshire were forced to eject the son of their former director of cricket and long-serving captain, Martyn Moxon, from the first day of the third Test at Headingley after receiving reports of an alleged assault.

EVENING STANDARD

An already controversial Ashes series took a bizarre turn on a rain-affected day at Headingley as Australia were forced to deny that wicketkeeper Alex Carey failed to pay a Leeds barber for a haircut.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Manchester City are reportedly being updated on Southampton's Romeo Lavia, despite selling him last summer.

THE ATHLETIC

Six Paris Saint-Germain players have complained to club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi following comments made in an interview by Kylian Mbappe.

Norwich forward Borja Sainz will miss the first three months of the season after suffering an ankle ligament injury.

DAILY RECORD

Motherwell kid Max Johnston is on the verge of a move to Austrian outfit Sturm Graz.




Bayern Munich are expected to make an improved offer worth nearly £70m for England striker Harry Kane but the bid is unlikely to meet Tottenham's valuation, despite the 29-year-old having one year left on his contract. (Mail on Sunday)

Chelsea want £40m for Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, who is attracting interest from Al-Hilal and Juventus, whileInter Milan have had an offer for the 30-year-old rejected. (Guardian)

Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund and he is prepared to ask Atalanta for a transfer if the Old Trafford club cannot agree a deal with the Italian club, who want £60m for the 20-year-old. (Football Transfers)

Tottenham are monitoring the situation of Chelsea's 24-year-old Spaniard Marc Cucurella, who can play as a left-back or left-sided winger, as they look for a replacement for their Croatia winger Ivan Perisic, 34. (Football Transfers)

Tottenham and Napoli are interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach and Japan defender Ko Itakura, 26. (Sky Sports Germany, via Get German Football News)

Six Paris Saint-Germain players, including two summer signings, have complained to the hierarchy about comments made by France striker Kylian Mbappe, 24. (Sky Sports)

Chelsea have opened talks with Arsenal over a deal for USA striker Folarin Balogun, 22. (Mail on Sunday)

Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha, who is out of contract at Crystal Palace, is weighing up a fresh offer from the Eagles, while the 30-year-old has also held talks with PSG, Napoli and Galatasaray. (Guardian)

Dutch side FC Twente are looking at a loan move for Manchester United and Uruguay forward Facundo Pellistri, 21. (Voetbal International - in Dutch)

Bayern Munich have triggered the 50m euro release clause of Napoli's South Korea defender Kim Min-jae and will sign the 26-year-old on a contract until 2028. (Sky Sports Germany)

Inter Milan have told Bayern Munich they want to sign Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer, 34, from the German champions. (Sky Sports Germany)

Burnley have agreed a deal to bring in Borussia Dortmund's French centre-back Soumaila Coulibaly, 19, on a loan deal with a 15m euro option to buy. (L'Equipe - in French)

Fulham are set to agree a new contract with Brazilian winger Willian, 34, after he rejected their first offer last week. (Football Insider)