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Saudi Pro League clubs are interested in signing Manchester United's Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 32, and 29-year-old Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Arsenal are set to lose promising defender Reuell Walters, 19, after the England U20s international rejected the offer of a fresh contract to pursue opportunities elsewhere. (Athletic - subscription required)
Real Madrid are still interested in signing versatile England international Trent Alexander-Arnold, 25, from Liverpool with the defender-come-midfielder's contract situation at Anfield up in the air. (Fabrizio Romano, via Football365)
Reports of a major fallout between France striker Kylian Mbappe, 25, and Paris St-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi before the Ligue 1 match with Toulouse have been dismissed by sources at the French champions. (Marca - in Spanish)
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso hopes to manage all three of his former clubs Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich but is not certain in which order. (Abendzeitung - in German)
Bayern Munich's interest in Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner cooled after the Bundesliga club were told it would cost them £86m in compensation to prise him from Selhurst Park. (Bild - in German - subscription required)
Napoli have reopened talks with Antonio Conte about becoming their manager after the Italian lowered his wage demands, with AC Milan also keen to speak to the former Chelsea and Tottenham boss. (Il Mattino - in Italian - subscription required)
Sevilla and former Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 38, is in advanced talks with San Diego FC over a move to Major League Soccer (MLS). (Athletic - subscription required)
Former England, Arsenal and Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole, 43, is being targeted by several Championship clubs to take over as manager. (Mirror)
Donny van de Beek's agent has claimed that the 27-year-old Dutch midfielder will not be part of Manchester United's long-term future. (Manchester Evening News)
Chelsea are looking to sign a forward, left-back and central defender in the summer with the club's sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart set to be entrusted with their transfer business again. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Ex-Manchester United winger Nani, 37, is on the lookout for a new club after the Portuguese's contract at Turkish club Adana Demirspor was terminated. (Mirror)
A number of Manchester United players are unconvinced by Rasmus Hojlund's ability to find the net so have been reluctant to pass to the 21-year-old Denmark striker during matches. (ESPN, via Manchester Evening News)
Sevilla's Spanish defender Sergio Ramos, 38, is in advanced talks over a transfer to Major League Soccer expansion side San Diego FC. (Athletic - subscription required)
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DAILY MAIL
Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is emerging as a summer option for Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic as well as Liverpool and Newcastle United.
Bayern Munich still hope to bring in Roberto De Zerbi despite the manager claiming he would like to stay at Brighton, according to reports.
Fabio Capello claims Roberto de Zerbi is a "third tier" manager and says he is only linked with big jobs "because Pep Guardiola sponsors him".
THE SUN
Bruno Fernandes is ready to move on from Manchester United after more than four years at the club with the FA Cup final being his swansong.
Sergio Ramos is in advanced talks over a deal to join San Diego FC, who are set for their debut season in MLS next year.
Joao Cancelo showed no love for his de facto Manchester City replacement Josko Gvardiol during a blind-ranking challenge.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Saudi Pro League clubs are pushing to sign the Manchester United midfielder Casemiro when the transfer window opens next month.
Chelsea's sporting directors, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, are not facing doubts over their positions as the club prepare for next week's end-of-season review.
Gloucester have defended head coach George Skivington after the club's record 90-0 defeat by Northampton Saints, adding that his future is not up for discussion.
Jimmy Dunne, a key ally of Rory McIlroy and broker of the deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, has quit his role on the PGA Tour board claiming that player power had made his position "utterly superfluous".
THE GUARDIAN
The Crystal Palace chairman, Steve Parish, is attempting to persuade Dougie Freedman to reject an offer from Newcastle to become their sporting director after the former Scotland striker held talks about replacing Dan Ashworth.
New York City FC manager Nick Cushing has denied the allegation that he punched a Toronto FC player in March.
THE TIMES
The floundering takeover bid of Everton by 777 Partners has suffered another blow after it emerged that the company's co-founder is under pressure to resign.
Manchester City are interested in signing Vivianne Miedema, the Women's Super League's all-time top goalscorer, after Arsenal announced that she will leave.
DAILY MIRROR
Kylian Mbappe and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi were reportedly involved in a furious bust-up before their game with Toulouse, Mbappe's first since confirmation he is leaving the club this summer.
Emmanuel Petit has urged Arsenal to make a move for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho this summer when he returns from a successful loan spell at Borussia Dortmund.
DAILY EXPRESS
Reports in Portugal claim Benfica are desperate to hold on to midfielder Joao Neves this summer despite significant interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United.
SCOTTISH SUN
Marks and Spencer are facing the furious wrath of the Tartan Army - after plugging England bags in one of their most famous Scottish stores.
Celtic hero Henrik Larsson became overwhelmed with emotion as thousands of fans spontaneously sang his name in unison as he walked on stage to pick up an award.
Rangers target Jose Cordoba was left out of Levski Sofia's squad for their latest match as he appears to edge closer to confirming a £3m move to Ibrox.
DAILY RECORD
Craig Sibbald has given Dundee United a major boost by agreeing a new deal for their Premiership return.
Bologna are considering another raid on Aberdeen as they are interested in signing midfielder Connor Barron from the club they took Lewis Ferguson from two seasons ago.
TBR
‘Great Distress’: What latest Kretinsky statement means for West Ham as £1bn plot revealed
Adam Williams
West Ham co-owner Daniel Kretinsky is no stranger to juggling multiple investment projects.
The billionaire, known as the ‘Czech sphinx due to his poker-faced business approach, also owns Sparta Prague and dozens of other businesses through his EPH Holdings company.
But the 48-year-old’s attention recently has been dominated by his attempted takeover of Royal Mail parent company IDS, in whom he already owns a substantial stake.
Now, Kretinsky is understood to be readying another huge acquisition – this time of French IT firm Atos.
He has an option to complete a full takeover of West Ham, but his new investment ventures has raised suspicions that may no longer be at the top of his agenda.
Kretinsky’s remarks about latest business venture
As quoted by The Telegraph, Atos is by Kretinsky’s own admission a business in “great distress.”
“[Atos has been] disoriented by a strategic deadlock and suffocated by an accumulation of accounting and financial problems,” his statement read.
The company, for whom Kretinsky is launching a circa £1billion bid, has huge debts and holds a number of vital contracts for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Turning around a company with revenues of £11bn who presented a loss of nearly £3.5bn in their last set of accounts is an unenviable task and, should he succeed, will occupy a great deal of Kretinsky’s time.
However, a handful of reports in recent months have suggested that the businessman is in fact exerting more control over the Hammers of late.
For example, while David Sullivan and Karen Brady remain the most publicly active in club matters, it is believed that Kretinsky led the decision to replace David Moyes for the 2024-25 season.
When could Kretinsky complete full West Ham takeover?
Through his 1890s Holdings group, Kretinsky is the second-largest shareholder in West Ham with 27 per cent.
Significantly, the family of the late David Gold is believed to be ready to sell a 10 per cent stake of their shareholding.
Should Kretinsky decide to purchase three per cent or more of the Gold shares, that would instigate an obligation to action a full takeover bid.
In theory, this could happen any time. And that may well be welcomed given the turbulent relationship between the West Ham fanbase and the Sullivan-Brady regime.
But given that there has been no movement in shares since the Gold family put them to market almost 12 months ago, it seems unlikely that Kretinsky would launch a takeover bid at this moment.
He is already fighting on two fronts with his campaign to buy two companies in the Royal Mail and Atos whose combined value is well in excess of £10bn. A third may not, at this stage, be in his interests
C&H
West Ham Joins Scramble for Belgian Rising Star
West Ham United finds itself in a battle for the signature of promising defensive midfielder Mandela Keita, according to Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad.
The 21-year-old Belgian is currently on loan at Royal Antwerp from OH Leuven, where he has been a standout performer this season. His impressive displays have attracted scouts from across Europe, including the Premier League.
West Ham faces competition from fellow Premier League rival Manchester United and Championship side Leeds United, all of whom are monitoring Keita’s progress.
It remains to be seen if West Ham will make a formal offer for Keita in the coming months. However, his recent performances and potential suggest he could be a valuable addition to Julen Lopetegui’s, squad, especially considering the Hammers’ need for reinforcements in central midfield.
Adding to Keita’s appeal is his international recognition. Despite his young age, he has already earned a senior cap for the Belgian national team.
According to transfermarkt, he is valued at £8m, so perhaps he is worth a punt?
West Ham Eyes Braga Forward Simon Banza
The Irons has set their sights on Braga’s striker Simon Banza, according to Calciomercato.com. This move adds the Hammers to the growing list of clubs interested in the in-form forward.
Banza has been on fire in Portugal since joining Braga on loan in 2021. He’s racked up an impressive 37 goals in 87 appearances, a record that has him seeking a bigger challenge.
The striker’s impressive form hasn’t gone unnoticed. Italian clubs Roma and Fiorentina are also reportedly interested in acquiring Banza.
West Ham‘s interest comes amidst a managerial change at the club. Incoming manager Julen Lopetegui is expected to receive significant backing in the transfer market. Lopetegui, reportedly frustrated with the limitations he faced at his previous club Wolves, is likely to welcome a more active approach from the Hammers.
Banza’s credentials are undeniable. He showcased his talent on the biggest stage with an assist against Real Madrid in the Champions League. He’s also a proven scorer in domestic competitions, having enjoyed a red-hot streak of nine goals in just seven consecutive league games this season. With a total of 21 goals in 27 league matches, Banza is a highly sought-after striker.
Braga might face a difficult task holding onto Banza this summer, with Mr Steidten no doubt dusting off his passport.
Sport Witness
West Ham and Everton ‘more and more concrete’ – Duo playing transfer vultures at relegated club
By Naveen Ullal
West Ham United and Everton have included Burnley’s Jacob Bruun Larsen in their target list for the summer window, according to Bold.dk.
The forward has scored six goals from 31 league games this season and was mainly used as a substitute by Vincent Kompany. His form for Burnley has attracted interest from other clubs, including West Ham and Everton.
Both the Hammers and Sean Dyche’s side have identified the 25-year-old as a ‘concrete target’.
The two clubs haven’t made any offers yet and their interest is expected to become ‘more and more concrete’ in the coming weeks and months.
Burnley signed the 25-year-old on loan from Hoffenheim and despite their relegation to the Championship, Kompany’s side are keen on retaining him.
Their efforts are likely to be made difficult by West Ham and Everton, who have set their sights on the Denmark international.
As of now, Jacob Bruun Larsen will have to return to Germany after his loan spell at Burnley. His deal at Hoffenheim lasts until 2025, and West Ham and the Toffees will have to negotiate with them, to try to secure the Dane’s services.
