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Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of 27-year-old England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has one year left on his contract with Everton. (Guardian), external
Newcastle have also made a cash-plus-player offer for Wolves' English centre-back Max Kilman, 27. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
Wolves have already rejected an offer for Kilman from Newcastle who also asked about signing Portugal winger Pedro Neto, 24. (HITC), external
Chelsea have held talks with the representatives of 24-year-old Canada striker Jonathan David, who has one year left on his contract with Lille, as the Blues look to strengthen their attack. (Athletic - subscription required), external
Manchester City and Manchester United made late moves to sign Michael Olise, who is set to join Bayern Munich, with both exploring the possibility of allowing the 22-year-old French winger to stay with Crystal Palace on loan before joining them next summer. (Mirror), external
England striker Marcus Rashford, 26, wants to repair his fractured relationship with Erik ten Hag after Manchester United confirmed the Dutchman will remain as manager. (Sun), external
Everton are braced for another offer from Manchester United for England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 21, after previously rejecting a cut-price deal. (Mail), external
Everton are in talks with Newcastle about signing 19-year-old Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh. (HITC), external
Newcastle have rebuffed initial interest from Liverpool in Minteh, who spent last season on loan at Feyenoord under new Liverpool boss Arne Slot. (Football Insider), external
Aston Villa have asked about the availability of Real Sociedad's Spain midfielder Brais Mendez, 27. (Express)
Tottenham have no intention of allowing Real Madrid or any other club to sign Argentina defender Cristian Romero, 26, this summer. (Football Insider), external
Brighton are interested in signing Turkey winger Baris Alper Yilmaz, 24, from Galatasaray. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
Juventus could offer Italy forward Federico Chiesa, 26, as part of a potential deal for Manchester United's England forward Mason Greenwood, 22. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Netherlands forward Xavi Simons has told Paris St-Germain he wants to leave this summer, with Bayern Munich trying to secure a loan deal with an obligation to buy, while RB Leipzig hope to re-sign the 21-year-old who was on loan last season. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Germany defender Joshua Kimmich is unlikely to extend his contract with Bayern Munich beyond 2025 and the German club are open to selling the 29-year-old this summer. (Sky Sport Germany), external
Leeds' bid to make Joe Rodon's loan move from Tottenham permanent is set to collapse as he is likely to join a Premier League club, with Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton all holding an interest in the Wales defender, 26. (Football Insider), external
Inter Miami want to add French defender Raphael Varane to their ranks following the 31-year-old's departure from Manchester United. (Mirror), external
Manchester United are ready to wait another nine months for Dan Ashworth to start work as their new sporting director. (Sun)
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SUNDAY MIRROR
Liverpool have made contact with former Manchester United transfer target Adrien Rabiot.
Chelsea want to bring in two attacking signings - on top of Omari Kellyman - after withdrawing their interest in Michael Olise and have made an opening bid for Boca Juniors centre-back Aaron Anselmino.
Manchester City and Manchester United were beaten to Michael Olise by Bayern Munich despite making extraordinary late offers to take Crystal Palace's £60m prized asset in 12 months' time.
THE MAIL ON SUNDAY
Everton are braced for another offer from Manchester United for star defender Jarrad Branthwaite after previously rejecting a cut-price deal.
Aston Villa and Southampton are leading a number of clubs who are showing interest in Swindon Town's teenage centre-back Harley Hunt.
Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has emerged as a target for a major European club.
SUN ON SUNDAY
Thierry Henry has been backed as a shock contender for the Wales job.
Marcus Rashford has vowed to repair his fractured relationship with Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman was confirmed as Manchester United manager for next season.
SUNDAY EXPRESS
Aston Villa have asked about the availability of Brais Mendez as Unai Emery weighs up a summer move for the Real Sociedad star.
Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick has issued a warning to the organisers of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, suggesting that if the event fails to sort out its logistical challenges, there 'won't be a third time' for the race.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta risks upsetting senior players with statement move for Spain star Nico Williams.
Barcelona have put 'over half' of their squad up for sale in the hope of raising funds to improve their financial situation.
Arne Slot is keen to stamp his authority on his newly-acquired Liverpool squad this summer by splashing the cash in the transfer window.
Manchester United are keen to improve Erik ten Hag's defence, but have found the valuations on Premier League stars such as Jarrad Branthwaite, Marc Guehi and Max Kilman to be unrealistic.
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Chelsea have not yet abandoned their interest in Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran but are checking on other striker targets including Hoffenheim's Maximilian Beier.
Newcastle United have made a cash-plus-player offer for Wolves centre-back Max Kilman, as Eddie Howe ramps up his summer recruitment drive.
Brighton hold an interest in signing Turkey International Baris Alter Yilmaz from Galatsaray but could face competition for him after starring for his country at the European Championship.
Paris Saint-Germain are withholding two months' wages - €12.5m (£10.6m) - from Kylian Mbappe's final payment from the club.
England fans attending the country's final European Championship Group C game are facing the prospect of "dangerously overcrowded" trains and trams amid fears of a repeat of the travel chaos that engulfed their opening match.
A landmark inquest has heard that modern-day footballers may be more at risk of devastating brain disease than past generations, prompting a coroner to consider issuing a "Prevent of Future Deaths" report to football authorities.
Former Australia and Argentina honcho Michael Cheika is among the candidates to replace Dan McKellar following his dismissal as Leicester Tigers head coach after a single season in charge.
Newcastle United are pushing ahead with a deal to sign Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as they close in on one of their long-standing transfer targets.
THE I
Manchester United are closing in on Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee after their main rivals for his signature AC Milan began looking for alternatives with Roma's Tammy Abraham one option offered to them.
THE ATHLETIC
Lille centre-back Leny Yoro has informed Real Madrid he wishes to join the club.
Chelsea have held talks with the representatives of Lille striker Jonathan David about a potential transfer this summer.
Real Madrid captain Nacho is set to join Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah.
THE SUNDAY TIMES
Novak Djokovic will travel to Wimbledon in the slim chance he will recover from injury in time to take part in the Championships, which begin next Monday.
SUNDAY MAIL
Rangers have been told that Murrayfield is the only solution to their nightmare Ibrox lockout at the start of the campaign.
Rangers have reportedly "agreed" a deal to bring Hamza Igamane to the club this summer.
SUNDAY SUN
Rangers are at risk of losing one of their top youngsters with Leeds eyeing Archie Stevens.
C&H
West Ham United Eye Canadian Striker Jonathan David
West Ham United have joined the race to sign Canadian striker Jonathan David from Lille, aiming to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new Premier League season. The Hammers face stiff competition from Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Tottenham Hotspur for the 24-year-old’s signature. While Manchester United has initiated contact with David’s representatives, no formal bid has been made yet.
David’s recent start for Canada against Argentina in the Copa America has put him in the spotlight, adding to his impressive 26-goal season with Lille across all competitions. His consistent performances have attracted interest from several top clubs, making him one of the most sought-after strikers this transfer window.
Lille’s openness to selling David for a reasonable £25 million due to his contract expiring next year puts West Ham in a good position. This potential transfer also suggests that West Ham is targeting strikers nearing the end of their contracts, making them potentially more affordable acquisitions.
Exploring Other Options
According to West Ham news sources, the Hammers have explored other options like Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy, who is likely to join Borussia Dortmund. They have also monitored players like Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri, Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion, Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface, Toulouse’s Thijs Dallinga, and Cercle Brugge’s Kevin Denkey among many others. However, David’s price tag makes him a very attractive target for West Ham.
Edson Alvarez injury update
Edson Alvarez has suffered an injury blow following his involvement in the Copa America.
During the international match between Mexico and Jamaica, the West Ham midfielder had to be assisted from the pitch after sustaining an unconfirmed injury. There is speculation that the knock could be a hamstring strain, which could side-line him for anything from three to ten weeks.
Man United transfer in doubt?
Alvarez has been the subject of much speculation following transfer interest from Manchester United. The Mexican has been a massive hit at West Ham since joining the team but has done little to play down the recent transfer rumours.
Whether this short-term injury will be enough to deter the Manchester club is unclear. With the transfer window still in its infancy, Alvarez has time to recover. However, it does make it difficult for him to participate in West Ham’s pre-season training and friendly fixtures.
Whilst nobody wishes serious injury on a player. Nonetheless, if a month off can keep the player out of the clutches of moneybags Manchester United then it may be a blessing in disguise?
Sports View
West Ham in hunt to sign Bayer Leverkusen striker Adam Hlozek
West Ham are in the hunt to sign Bayer Leverkusen striker Adam Hlozek who could leave the German club in the summer transfer window.
According to a report from the Sunday Mirror via their print edition (page 76, 23 June), the 21-year-old striker is “highly rated” across Europe.
The Hammers are badly in need to sign a new striker in the summer. They have already landed Brazilian forward Luis Guilherme and are looking to add more firepower to their ranks.
Michail Antonio has served the club tirelessly over the years, but he is approaching the fag end of his career, and the Hammers need to plan for his long-term replacement.
Danny Ings joined from Aston Villa with a great goalscoring pedigree behind his name, but he has been very poor in two seasons at the club. There is a high chance that West Ham could sell him if the offer is right.
Adam Hlozek could be a smart signing for West Ham
Put simply, a new striker is required, and Hlozek could be a smart signing for the Hammers.
The 32-time capped Czech Republic striker “could be set to leave” the German champions as he is struggling to get regular games.
Last season, he managed seven goals and five assists in only four starts for Leverkusen. He is not getting enough games at Leverkusen because Xabi Alonso’s side is chock-a-bloc with top-quality players.
However, he is an “unlocked promise” and any potential club can sign him on a bargain by paying around £12 million for his signature.
Hlozek is currently with the national squad participating in the Euro 2024 Championships and his future is likely to be decided when he returns for pre-season training.
He is a “nimble, cunning attacker” with a contract at Leverkusen until 2027. Leeds United are also keen to sign him, but surely a move to the Premier League could be more appealing to him if the Hammers make an offer.
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