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June 27, 2023BAYERN MUNICH have reportedly made Harry Kane their No 1 transfer target this summer, and it's said he fancies the move.
In other news, Chelsea have reportedly agreed terms with Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
However, the West Londoners still need to figure out a fee with Brighton, who are notoriously tough negotiators.
Meanwhile, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are ahead of Chelsea in the race for Napoli star Victor Osimhen.
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- By Dylan Terry
Man Utd fans hail Zidane exit
Manchester United fans have hailed the club’s "good business" after further details of Zidane Iqbal’s departure were revealed.
Iqbal, 20, drew widespread praise from supporters due to his impressive performances in the club's youth teams.
Fans had begged Erik ten Hag to give Iqbal some minutes in their dead-rubber final Premier League game against Fulham.
However, reports emerged last week suggesting Iqbal was set to depart Old Trafford after a bid of just under £1million from FC Utrecht was accepted.
And the midfielder then confirmed he will be leaving United in an emotional open letter.
Now further details of the deal that took him to Utrecht has emerged – and fans have praised the club for their savviness.
The Dutch side will pay United £850,000 up front for the Iraq international.
However, United have inserted both a 40 per cent resale clause and a buyout one to ensure that they could have first dibs on potentially bringing him back.
- By Dylan Terry
Man City see Rice bid rejected
Manchester City have seen their bid for Declan Rice REJECTED by West Ham.
It comes after the club submitted a £90million offer for the 24-year-old.
The bid from the Treble winners remains £10m shy of West Ham's price tag of £100m.
It was structured as £80m plus £10m in add-ons.
The fee exceeds the offer sent by Arsenal – who are also very interested in brining in the England international.
Manchester United are also understood to be monitoring Rice's situation, although they have not submitted any formal proposal.
- By Dylan Terry
Havertz in Arsenal shirt "leaked"
A picture of Kai Havertz wearing an Arsenal kit appears to have been leaked on Twitter.
Havertz, 24, is closing in on a £65million transfer to the Gunners from Chelsea.
And despite reports suggesting the first part of the German's medical has been completed, there has been no official announcement from the club just yet.
However, a photo of Havertz smiling while wearing Arsenal's 2023/24 home kit has been doing the rounds on social media, suggesting the move is all but done.
- By Kostas Lianos
Moises Caicedo agreement
Chelsea have reached an agreement to land Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, personal terms with Caicedo are all wrapped up.
However, the Blues still need to figure out a fee with the Seagulls, who are known to be tough negotiators.
Brighton – who received huge compensation when Graham Potter left for Chelsea last year – rejected an offer worth £75million from Arsenal in January for Caicedo.
Roberto De Zerbi's side is determined to hold out for around £80m to £100m for the midfielder.
It has been reported an initial bid of £60m from Chelsea was snubbed earlier this month.
- By Kostas Lianos
Real Madrid hopeful on Mbappe
Real Madrid are hopeful that a deal for Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe could be completed this summer.
That is according to ESPN, who claim that Real remain cautious after missing out on Mbappe last year.
Los Blancos' public position is that their transfer activity has been completed after the signings of Jude Bellingham, Joselu, Fran Garcia and Brahim Díaz.
However, the reality is the Madrid giants need a new centre-forward after Karim Benzema's departure to Al-Ittihad.
Nevertheless, there has been no significant progress since Mbappe announced he would not be exercising an option to extend his PSG contract beyond 2024.
But the striker and Real want to complete a deal, while the French champions don't want to lose the France international for free next year.
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Roy Hodgson agreement
Roy Hodgson looks set to continue at Crystal Palace for another season.
According to Sky Sports, Hodgson has "verbally agreed" with Palace to remain at Selhurst Park.
The 75-year-old head coach returned to the Eagles in March to succeed Patrick Vieira in the dugout.
And the ex-England manager secured Palace's Premier League status soon after.
- By Kostas Lianos
Ilkay Gundogan transfer details
Ilkay Gundogan has moved to Barcelona after winning the Treble with Manchester City as captain.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Gundogan has signed a two-year deal with the option to extend until 2026.
The midfielder's contract also includes a mammoth €400million (£343m) release clause despite his advanced age of 32 years old.
The Germany international picked Barca despite City's attempts to keep him at the Etihad.
Gundogan also turned down Arsenal approach as well as some lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.
- By Connor Greaves
Man City make £90m Rice bid
Manchester City have submitted a formal £90million bid for Declan Rice, according to The Athletic.
It is understood the Treble winners proposed a deal for an initial £80m with £10m in add-ons.
Arsenal had thier second bid of £75m + 15m in add-ons for the England star rejected by the Hammers last week.
The extra £5m upfront rather than in add-ons could tempt West Ham to sell to City.
- By Kostas Lianos
Moises Caicedo agreement
Chelsea havereached an agreement to sign Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, personal terms with Caicedo are all wrapped up.
However, the Blues still need to figure out a fee with the Seagulls, who are notoriously tough negotiators.
Brighton – who received huge compensation when Graham Potter left for Chelsea last year – rejected a bid worth £75million from Arsenal in January for Caicedo.
And Roberto De Zerbi's side is determined to hold out for around £80m to £100m for the midfielder.
It has been reported an initial bid of £60m from Chelsea was snubbed earlier in June.
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- By Kostas Lianos
Second Timber move
Arsenal have launched an improved £41.5million bid for Ajax star Jurrien Timber.
According to The Mail, the Gunners have tabled a fresh offer for Timber.
The North Londoners are clear leaders to sign the centre-back, even though they have already had a £30m bid rejected by Ajax.
The Netherlands international is thought to have agreed personal terms with Arsenal on a long-term contract worth £120,000 a week.
- By Kostas Lianos
Ten out of ten
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou wants to axe at least 10 players in the summer transfer window after Lucas Moura's departure.
According to The Mail, Davinson Sanchez, Japhet Tanganga, Joe Rodon and Sergio Reguilon are set for loan or permanent moves.
Harry Winks is another expected to be released as his contract runs out at the end of the month.
And Alfie Devine is in line to be farmed out on loan in search of more game time.
Giovani Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele, who were on loan at Villarreal and Napoli respectively last season, will almost certainly be shown the exit door.
Ivan Perisic's time could also be up, just one year after being signed by former manager Antonio Conte, and Eric Dier could be the 10th potential departure.
- By Kostas Lianos
Tottenham near second signing
Tottenham are closing in on Ange Postecoglu's second signing of the summer with Empoli star Guglielmo Vicario arriving in London for his medical.
And a deal to sign the Vicario is now near, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
It's reckoned the goalkeeper will undergo vigorous medical tests before signing a contract later this week.
And the 26-year-old will become the second signing of Postecoglou's reign so far.
Dejan Kulusevski was the first to commit his future under the Australian tactician.
- By Kostas Lianos
Victor Osimhen bidding war
Chelsea are planning to contact Napoli over a stunning move for Victor Osimhen.
The Blues are now ready to make a move for Osimhen, according to Sky Sports journalist Massimo Marianella.
However, Marianella claims that Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are ahead of the Blues in the race to sign the striker.
The reporter told Sky Sports Italia: "In the last few hours in England, they say that even Chelsea are about to make a phone call to Napoli for Osimhen.
"It seems that one door is closed, which is that of Real Madrid, the two most open to catch a striker remain Manchester United and PSG.
"At that point, a place would also open up at Tottenham."
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Edouard Mendy replacement
Chelsea are lining up a move for AC Milan goalkeeper keeper Mike Maignan.
The Blues are ready to sell Edouard Mendy to Al-Ahli as he prepares to join former team-mates Kalidou Koulibaly and N'Golo Kante in Saudi Arabia.
It leaves manager Mauricio Pochettino with Kepa Arrizabalaga as his only experienced shot-stopper heading into the new season, with Gabriel Slonina yet to feature since moving from the MLS.
According to The Telegraph, Pochettino is happy to head into the 2023/2024 campaign with Kepa as his No1 in between the sticks.
But the West Londoners are still "considering" a move for Maignan – who is one of the most highly-rated keepers in Europe.
- By Kostas Lianos
Bayern go for Kane
Bayern Munich are Tottenham superstar Harry Kane’s “preferred destination” this summer.
That is according to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, who claims Bayern are planning the “next steps” to sign Kane.
Plettenberg added that the striker is the Bundesliga champion’s top target.
A deal is still difficult but the Bavarians are confident they can get the England captain for less than £100million.
The 29-year-old has been Manchester United’s priority target but his release clause has halted their bid to land him.
- By Kostas Lianos
More on Hodgson
Roy Hodgson will stay on as Crystal Palace manager next season after reaching a verbal agreement with the club's hierarchy.
Palace bosses are said to have considered longer term options – with Graham Potter and Paulo Fonseca both thought to be in the frame.
But they felt the Hodgson's "popularity with the players" along with his results were "key" to him being offered the job next season.
And contracts are expected to be signed "shortly" as the ex-England boss prepares to extend his stay in West London.
- By Kostas Lianos
Sandro Tonali replacement
AC Milan are looking to replace Newcastle-bound Sandro Tonali with Fiorentina star Sofyan Amrabat.
Tonali is on the verge of leaving the San Siro and completing a £65million move to St James' Park.
The midfielder has agreed terms on a six-year deal with the Magpies, with the signing said to be imminent.
According to Tuttomercato, Milan expect Amrabat to leave the Viola this summer and are making movements regarding a deal.
Although no offers have been tabled for the Morocco international so far, an official approach from Stefano Pioli's side could come within days.
Fiorentina are understood to value the 26-year-old at £26million this summer as he enters the final year of his contract.
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Rigg denies Newcastle
Sunderland wonderkid Chris Rigg has rejected a move to arch-rivals Newcastle.
Rigg, 16, attracted interest from the Magpies and Manchester United after his progress with the Black Cats.
The playmaker made his first-team debut last season as he appeared in the FA Cup against Shrewsbury when he was just 15 and became the club's youngest outfield player ever.
According to The Athletic, the England Under-17 international is currently free to sign for any club but he will opt for a stay at Sunderland.
The same source adds that Rigg will sign a two-year scholarship contract with the club.
- By Kostas Lianos
Real Madrid hopeful on Mbappe
Real Madrid are hopeful that a deal for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe could be completed this summer.
That is according to ESPN, who add that Real remain cautious after missing out on Mbappe last year.
Los Blancos' public position is that their transfer market activity has been completed after the signings of Jude Bellingham, Joselu, Fran Garcia and Brahim Díaz.
However, the reality is the Madrid giants need a new striker after Karim Benzema's departure to Al-Ittihad.
Nevertheless, there has been no notable progress since Mbappe announced he would not be exercising an option to extend his PSG contract beyond 2024.
But the star striker and Real want to complete a deal, while the French champions don't want to lose the France international for free next year.
- By Kostas Lianos
Rodon's next move
Joe Rodon faces a crunch summer as Tottenham and Wales want a say in his next career path, reports SunSport's Phil Cadden.
The Spurs defender, 25, will return to Hotspur Way for pre-season under new boss Ange Postecoglou after a poor season-long loan spell with Rennes in Ligue 1.
Rodon made 21 appearances for the French club – but only seven of those came after last November's World Cup.
Rennes did not take up the option of signing the ex-Swansea centre-back in an £18million permanent deal, leaving his club future uncertain as ex-Celtic chief Postecoglou takes over in North London.
Rodon has been a mainstay for Wales and the 37-cap star performed well against Croatia and Latvia in March despite his club woes.
- By Kostas Lianos
Nicolas Jackson medical
Villarreal star Nicolas Jackson has completed his medical at Chelsea ahead of his summer move.
That is according to The Athletic, who also reported Jackson has agreed personal terms with the Blues.
The West Londoners have met the 22-year-old's €35million (£30m) release clause.
The striker is set to become the club’s first signing under new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.
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- By Kostas Lianos
Ilkay Gundogan transfer details
Ilkay Gundogan has joined Barcelona after winning the Treble with Manchester City as captain.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Gundogan has signed a two-year deal with the option to extend until 2026.
The midfielder's contract also includes a mammoth €400million (£343m) release clause despite his advanced age of 32.
The Germany international picked Barca despite City's attempts to keep him.
Gundogan also turned down Arsenal bids as well as some lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.
- By Kostas Lianos
Roy Hodgson agrees
Roy Hodgson looks set to continue at Crystal Palace for the coming season.
According to Sky Sports, Hodgson has "verbally agreed" with Palace to stay at Selhurst Park.
The 75-year-old tactician returned to the Eagles in March to succeed Patrick Vieira in the dugout.
And the ex-England boss secured Palace's Premier League status soon after.
- By Tony Robertson
Timber salary revealed
Jurrien Timber’s Arsenal salary has been revealed.
The Gunners reportedly made an improved second bid said to be worth between £38.5million and £41m.
Reports suggest the Ajax defender has been offered a deal of five years.
According to the Daily Mail, Timber will net at least £90,000 per week, with “achievable” add-ons that could see this rise to £120,000.
- By Tony Robertson
Aston Villa step up interest in Torres
Unai Emery seemingly wants to get his old Villarreal band back together after Aston Villa reportedly stepped up their interest in Pau Torres.
The Villarreal star, previously a target for Man Utd and Tottenham, has a year left on his current deal with the Spaniards.
According to The Times, the 26-year-old will cost less than his £51.5million release clause.
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