BBC
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)
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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.
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 Manu 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
Ange Postecoglou will pen 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
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.
The Athletic
The moment I knew West Ham’s Rice was special, by his team-mates and coaches
By Roshane Thomas
Declan Rice hopes to follow in the footsteps of Billy Bonds and Bobby Moore by lifting a trophy for West Ham United.
Moore lifted the 1964 FA Cup, with Bonds picking up the 1975 edition and then the 1965 Cup Winners’ Cup. For Rice, clinching some silverware and his own slice of history would be the perfect way to say farewell. The Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina could potentially be the midfielder’s last game for the London club with the 24-year-old, whose contract expires in 2024, linked with moves to Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Newcastle United and Manchester United.
With the focus firmly on him for this match and this summer, The Athletic wanted to find out when Rice’s team-mates — past and present — and former coaches realised he was special, and what his biggest assets are…
When I first realised he was special…
Youth team game at Dagenham
I remember going to watch the under-16s or under-15s at Dagenham & Redbridge. You could tell he was really good on the ball. He was both-footed and technically great. And then I think it was maybe 18 months later, he joined us on pre-season tour in Austria and Germany.
He was playing centre-half at the time and I remember the ball came from the right-back, he passed it first time to me, I set him back and he had a touch and he hit a diagonal pass with his left foot. As I saw the ball in the air, I remember looking around and thinking that was top, top quality. I realised what a good player we had.
Mark Noble, former captain and team-mate, now the club’s sporting director
Staff-vs-students match
I remember when it was staff vs students. Declan wanted to play in it so badly and I said he couldn’t play because he’s just too valuable. If he got injured, we would’ve been sued for millions!
But Declan kept begging to play, and that confirmed for me that he lives and breathes football. The staff were beating the students 4-0 and I let him play the last 10 minutes, and then he went and scored a brilliant goal. No one wanted to tackle him, though!
Although he played for Chelsea’s academy, Declan still desperately wanted to play for the school and that makes me so proud. He’s faced rejection and adversity, but he always had the inner belief that he was good enough.
Chris Rhodes, headteacher at Grey Court School, south-west London
When he caught Rashford
Declan Rice is one of the best defensive midfield players in the Premier League. As an example, against Manchester United, Marcus Rashford has gone through and is running into the box and he’s got probably 10 yards on Declan, but I just thought: ‘Dec is going to get the ball’. He cleans up everything. It’s just his stature with his long legs and he’s a tall guy. He keeps the team ticking, he’s technically quality, he’s got his left foot and his right foot and he’s young.
Dec has not even touched his best yet. He is unbelievable. What I see every day in training, he’s got so much more to do, so much more to learn. But what he’s doing right now, he’s up there as one of the best in the league already. I love him as a player, I love him as a person.
Michail Antonio, team-mate
After the growth spurt
In each position, we had player characteristics. So if a 15-year-old was excelling then we would move them up because they were advanced for their age. In Declan’s case, when he arrived he had a growth spurt and he was always hitting the characteristics above his age group.
Some people may remember one game or one training session but, having worked with him every day, it was a case of him being advanced for his age. When he reached 19, we knew we had a first-team player on our hands. Now you think what does a £100million ($124.1m) player look like? What are the characteristics of that? Declan is also ticking that box.
That’s why Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich all want to sign him. With Declan, it was always a case of: what’s next? When he was 15, he wanted to play for the under-18s. When he was 17, he was captain for the under-21s. At 18, he’s making his first-team debut. At 22, he’s playing for England. I wouldn’t be able to say it was one moment with Declan; it was his continuous growth from the first day I saw him until the day I left.
He gets criticised by pundits on Sky that he can’t do this or that. Then Declan will score a terrific solo goal against Gent. That’s his way of responding to criticism because he can do it all. That’s why so many clubs want him.
If he does leave and goes to a Champions League club, he’ll want to be one of their best players. Just joining a new club wouldn’t be enough for him. Declan, without realising, is an inspiration to all the young players in West Ham’s academy. They won’t all break into the first team but someone like him gives them hope.
He’ll give it everything to try and lift the trophy for West Ham. He won’t be entertaining anything about his future right now. His motivation will be winning something for the club.
Terry Westley, former West Ham academy director
Confidence against Kazan
I know I play with him, so I’m not going to sit here and say otherwise, but he is unbelievable. I remember a pre-season game against Rubin Kazan in 2016. Slaven Bilic was manager and he brought on this 17-year-old called Declan Rice.
I remember him giving the ball away for a goal. How did he react? From the off, he was screaming for the ball. I was thinking, ‘Bloody hell, he’s just given a goal away’ but he was that confident, he could let it go.
He wanted the ball and to take authority of the game. For someone of that age to do that was unbelievable.
Aaron Cresswell, team-mate
His first under-23s match
I remember playing alongside Dec in his first under-23 game. This game always stands out to me because we played Brighton & Hove Albion at The Amex. Dec played as a centre-back and he was confident. He was probably 16 or 17, and he was brilliant. He showed his leadership; it was a new environment for him, yet he wasn’t afraid to voice his opinion or coach players in front of him.
It was a strange one with Dec because at the time he wasn’t the standout player. But you could see the quality he had. It was just a case of his body developing.
I remember dropping him home at digs once. His age group had been offered scholarships and a few boys were offered professional deals. But Dec had only been offered a scholarship and he was a bit frustrated and down, which is natural. I told him not to worry about it because he had years to work hard and get what he deserves. Look at him now. I’m delighted to see how well he’s doing. The scary thing about Rice is he’s this good and he’s nowhere near his prime.
Leaders have an aura about them, it’s hard to put a finger on what stands out, but he has that about him. When he first trained with the first team, he was full of confidence and believed in himself. He wasn’t scared to communicate with the senior players. That can be tough for young players but it didn’t faze Dec at all. It’s no surprise to see how well he’s done.
Josh Cullen, former team-mate, now Burnley midfielder
What are his biggest qualities?
All-rounder
He’s become more confident. He’s starting to realise just how talented he is. I had a conversation with him and I told him he has a lot more to his game. He recognises that he’s a very good player. He’s become really important for England, which has also helped instil confidence in him.
Declan will continue to develop and improve because of his attitude towards the game. He initially saw his role as a defensive midfield player but he has so much more to offer.
He’s only using a small part of his ability if he’s limiting himself by only being a defensive midfield player. We had a situation where a lot of the players stayed back after training, with Dec being one of them. He’d practise free kicks and shooting. He’s very dedicated.
Alan Irvine, Moyes’ former assistant, now West Ham’s technical advisor
You only have to tell him something once
When I joined West Ham, it was two years before giving him a debut. The best prospect at the time was Reece Oxford and Declan was Reece Oxford a year and a half after, because he was the best player in the academy. What set apart Declan from the others is how dedicated he was. He was what we call in Croatia “a strange body” — someone who isn’t afraid. Straightaway, he was involved and it’s been great to watch his progress from afar.
He’s a top player and his game intelligence is so good for his age. He’s improved so much and every few months you’re discovering something you didn’t know he had in his locker.
He’s not a Paul Gascoigne, where every day you have crazy stories. Declan was serious for his age and you only had to tell him once. Some players, you tell them something four times and they still don’t get it. I remember, after the game against Burnley, I called him into my office but he called me “Slav”.
Even Mark Noble calls me “boss” or “gaffer”, so when Declan Rice said “Slav” I knew it wasn’t in a bad way or disrespectful way but I made my face serious and I said, “How did you call me Slav?” And then he just f***ing froze and said, ‘I’m so sorry’. Then I started laughing. That’s probably my favourite memory of Declan.
Slaven Bilic, former West Ham manager
An inspiration
I know he’s a really good leader on the pitch and in the changing room as well. He’s a really good guy and everyone knows how hard he works and the other guys are inspired by him and what he can do for us.
Tomas Soucek, team-mate
Thrives on pressure
From very early on in his time with us, he was showing improvement all the time. He made massive progress whether it was as a centre-back or midfielder. He always impressed us when he played for the under-21s and we knew it was only a matter of time before he’d break into the first team.
I left and Terry Westley was there at the start of Declan’s first-team career. He’s had a remarkable rise since that point. In some respects, the speed of his development has been the biggest surprise. He was great at coping with whatever was thrown at him. The pressure never got to Declan. Instead, he would also thrive on it and there were very few occasions you could turn around and say he had a poor game.
If there was one criticism, it would be his lack of goals but now whenever he scores it’s either a winning goal or a spectacular goal.
Tony Carr, former academy director
He saved our season
We all know how good he is because he always takes responsibility when he’s on the ball. He’s been our main leader this season and he takes responsibility for everything. He’s still a young player but he saved our season mainly with how he played on the pitch. When he plays like that everyone else feels more confident.
You see it every day in training, whether it’s his passing, dribbling or speed, because he’s really quick on his feet. He has everything and I’ve said it many times: he’s on his way to becoming one of the best holding midfielders in the world.
Vladimir Coufal, team-mate
Mail
West Ham hit the training pitch ahead of their Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina... as Declan Rice leads the Hammers final session before their HUGE clash in Prague
West Ham's stars were put through their paces ahead of their Fiorentina clash
The Hammers will take on the Italian side in the Europa Conference League final
Ahead of the game, West Ham's stars were pictured training for the match
By James Cohen For Mailonline
West Ham's stars were pictured in training on Tuesday morning ahead of their Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina.
The Hammers, who arrived in Prague the day prior, will be hoping to win their first European title in 47 years with they take on the Italian outfit on Wednesday.
And, as they prepare for the historic fixture, David Moyes and his side were seen in high spirits as they got down to work in Prague.
The likes of club captain Declan Rice and in-form winger Jarrod Bowen were pictured during the training session at Prague's Strahov Training Centre.
Hammers boss Moyes watched on from the touchlines as his side were put through their paces, ahead of the clash with Fiorentina.
David Moyes (left) watched on as his side prepared for the Europa Conference League final
The Hammers are hoping to win their first European title in 47 years on Wednesday night
The Premier League outfit were pictured training in Prague's Strahov Training Centre
The Hammers arrived in Czechia on Monday evening after a 110 minute journey to Prague's Vaclav Havel Airport. They were then met by two coaches to take the team to their hotel in the heart of the city.
The Hammers have not competed in a European final since they lost to Anderlecht in the Cup Winners Cup back in 1976.
Their only triumph in the final of a European competition came in the Cup Winners Cup against 1860 Munich in 1965.
Should they defeat Fiorentina it would be their first piece of silverware since lifting the FA Cup back in 1980.
The club has an allocation of around 6,000 at the 19,360 capacity Fortuna Arena, but up to 20,000 are expected to make the trip.
Supporters without tickets will be able to watch the game at a fan zone area in Letna Park which has been designated for Hammers fans.
The Hammers won 3-1 on aggregate against AZ Alkmaar to book their place in the final
Ahead of the game, club captain Rice has insisted that West Ham's stars are looking to 'create history' ahead of their Europa Conference League final.
Speaking to the club website, Rice said: 'Every time I put on the shirt, I know how big it is. This will be the biggest match that the club has had in so long.
'So it's going to be an honour to be part of and hopefully we can create some history on the night for the fans to cheer about.
'Just to lift that trophy, especially to be with the lads as well – our group of boys are such good people, and to see them laughing and smiling and singing after the semi-final game.'
Sport Witness
West Ham make contact to sign ‘highly desired’ player – Hammers can seal deal for ‘relatively low’ price
By Naveen Ullal
Four days ago, Bild reported West Ham United are showing very concrete interest in Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah.
The centre-back has been a regular for the Bundesliga side, making 47 appearances last season. His displays have not gone unnoticed in England.
According to Sky Deutschland, the 27-year-old is ‘highly desired’ in the Premier League, where West Ham are named as one of his suitors.
It’s claimed the defender has already been the subject of contact from England, including from David Moyes’ side.
Tah’s deal expires in 2025 and he has a €18m release clause. Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso wants to retain the Germany international but his clause could make it difficult to keep him.
Sky state it’s a ‘relatively low’ price, considering Tah’s performances and the interest he has generated so far.
With West Ham keen to sign Tah, they could snatch him away from the German club by exercising his clause, as long as they convince the player to join them in the summer.
