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Manchester United are expected to meet the 40m euro (£33.9m) release clause for Bologna's Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 23, and have also held talks with Lille over a deal for 18-year-old France U21 defender Leny Yoro. (Sky Sports),
United are hoping to fund the signing of Zirkzee by selling 22-year-old English forward Mason Greenwood. (I Sport),
Everton expect Manchester United to make another bid for 21-year-old England defender Jarrad Branthwaite. (Liverpool Echo),
Everton are close to agreeing a deal to sign 24-year-old Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille. (Footmercato - in French),
Manchester United hope to agree a new contract with manager Erik ten Hag before the start of their pre-season tour of the United States next month. (ESPN),
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, 47, has held positive talks about returning to the club as part of Ten Hag's coaching staff. (Talksport),
Spain forward Joselu, 34, is close to leaving Real Madrid after receiving an offer from Qatari club Al Gharafa. (Athletic - subscription required),
Chelsea have opened talks with Barcelona over a deal for 18-year-old Spanish forward Marc Guiu. (ESPN),
The Blues lead Bayern Munich in the race to sign Guiu. (Fabrizio Romano)
Spanish goalkeeper Adrian, 37, is finalising a move to La Liga club Real Betis after rejecting the chance to extend his stay at Liverpool. (Football Insider),
Borussia Dortmund are interested in Leeds United's 18-year-old England U21 midfielder Archie Gray. (Bild - in German),
Arsenal will carry out a medical assessment of Wolves' Pedro Neto, 24, before deciding whether to make a bid for the Portugal winger. (Football Transfers),
Tottenham have begun talks with the representatives of Lille's 24-year-old Canada forward Jonathan David, who is also linked with a move to Chelsea. (Football Insider),
Ghana's Mohammed Kudus, 23, has been linked with a move away from West Ham but the club are yet to receive an offer for the attacking midfielder. (Sky Germany),
Napoli will consider offers in the region of 100m euros (£85m) for 25-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, with Chelsea's 31-year-old Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku a potential replacement. (Calciomercato - in Italian),
Aston Villa have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Hoffenheim's 21-year-old Germany forward Maximilian Beier. (Sky Sport Germany),
The Premier League has warned clubs that selling players to and from each other in order to comply with financial rules could breach regulations about acting in good faith. (Times - subscription required)
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THE TIMES
Manchester United hope to have a new deal secured with manager Erik ten Hag before their summer tour of the USA begins in the middle of July, by when Ruud van Nistelrooy could be a part of his backroom staff.
Rising ticket prices have helped Premier League clubs to make inflation-busting rises in match-day income, according to a new report.
A Saudi Arabian-funded group has emerged as the frontrunner to buy Monaco but the potential takeover could hinge on whether the French side would be judged as a sister club of Newcastle United.
Birmingham City raised the idea of playing their League One fixture against Wrexham in the United States next season with the EFL.
THE SUN
Danish FA chiefs are searching for the fans who brought an X-rated anti-UEFA banner into their game against England and plan to ask them to pay the £7,500 it has cost the association.
Kalvin Phillips plans an early return to pre-season training at Manchester City in a bid to get his career back on track.
DAILY STAR
Manchester United are working overtime in a bid to sign Netherlands star Joshua Zirkzee ahead of top flight rivals Arsenal and Italian giants AC Milan.
DAILY MIRROR
Didier Deschamps is concerned Kylian Mbappe's vision will be affected by wearing a mask as he gears up to face Poland on Tuesday.
Dwight Yorke says Manchester United should make a move for Turkey and Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler who, he feels, could have a similar impact for the club that Kevin De Bruyne has at Manchester City.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United are talking to Alvaro Morata's representatives as they weigh up a bargain move for the former Chelsea forward, according to a report in Turkey.
THE GUARDIAN
Premier League clubs' operating profits took a sizeable hit in the 2022-23 season with pre-tax losses also rising sharply, according to new figures from Deloitte.
Everton Women are set to complete a double signing from Sevilla with Nigeria forward Toni Payne and Spain midfielder Inma Gabarro poised to arrive in the WSL.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Declan Rice has refused to be drawn into a war of words with James McClean following his former Republic of Ireland team-mate's stinging criticism of his performances at the European Championship.
New Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke, who has lived his entire life in New Zealand until now, is open to playing for either England or Scotland when he begins his international career.
New Zealand's decision to leave No 8 Hoskins Sotutu out of their squad to face England could lead to him eventually representing their summer opponents as early as next year if he gives up his Super Rugby career and heads to the Premiership.
DAILY RECORD
Rangers are ready to make a move for Scotland star Kenny McLean if he is made available by new Norwich City boss Johannes Hoff Thorup.
Celtic's search for a new goalkeeper might have to continue without Fenerbahce No 1 Dominik Livakovic as the Turkish club are struggling to replace the Scottish champions' target.
Sport Witness
West Ham and Leeds United keen to sign 21-year-old – ‘Great potential’, move logical
By Naveen Ullal
Two months ago, we covered claims from Germany that Leeds United are in picture to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Adam Hložek. The Whites are still chasing him and are joined by West Ham United.
That’s according to Bild, who say both West Ham and Leeds are keen on signing the 21-year-old.
The forward managed seven goals and five assists from 1,026 minutes last season. He’s not happy with his limited game time at the Bundesliga side.
Bild state the Czech international has ‘great potential, but shows it rarely’. This and the competition could be the reasons for his restricted minutes under Xabi Alonso.
Speaking to Bild, Bayer Leverkusen official Simon Rolfes said: “Adam has developed well in his two years with us. Now it’s about taking the next step forward.”
The report questions whether the attacker will take the next step at Bayer Leverkusen or at another club. Hložek has three years left on his deal, but an exit ‘seems logical’ this summer, especially because of interest from West Ham and Leeds.
It’s claimed both the Hammers and the Championship side are looking to strengthen their attack, and Hložek’s profile would suit their requirements.
Bayer Leverkusen haven’t yet received any offers for the player, and if there’s a sale, Bild say his former club Sparta Prague will receive 30% of the fee.
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