BBC
Manchester United have given midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 29, permission to open talks with Saudi Arabia, with two clubs in the Saudi Pro League interested in the Portugal international. (TeamTalk), external
Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 33, has "verbally agreed" to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad, and it is now up to the Premier League champions to approve the departure of the Belgian. (TeamTalk), external
Liverpool are hoping Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 32, will sign a new contract when his current deal expires in 2025. (Mirror), external
Leicester City are close to sealing a deal for Fulham attacker Bobby de Cordova-Reid, with the 31-year-old Jamaican set to undergo a medical. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
Aston Villa midfielder Philippe Coutinho will return to boyhood side Vasco da Gama "imminently" after lengthy negotiations over whether the 32-year-old Brazilian's contract could be terminated. (Birmingham Live), external
Arsenal have agreed contract terms for Italy and Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori until 2029, but the clubs still need to agree a fee for the 22-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea are among the clubs interested in Southampton's 14-year-old England Under-15s international Harley Emsden-James. (Mail), external
Chelsea have agreed a 14m euro (£11.8m) deal to sign 20-year-old Portugal Under-20s defender Renato Veiga from Basel. (Athletic - subscription required), external
West Ham are keen on a move for Villarreal forward Alexander Sorloth, 28, but the Norwegian has a release clause worth around £32m at the La Liga club. (AS - in Spanish), external
Chelsea's £42m bid for Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion, 20, has been rejected as the club want at least £70m for the Spaniard. (Sun), external
Luton Town, Oxford United and Bristol City are all keen on taking Northern Ireland-born Tottenham forward Jamie Donley, 19, on a season-long loan next season. (Football Insider), external
Arsenal are set to sell Demark Under-21 forward Mika Biereth, 21, for £4m to Austrian side Sturm Graz. (Standard), external
Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs interested in Hull City's English midfielder Jaden Philogene, 22. (TeamTalk), external
Barcelona are considering a move to re-sign 25-year-old Brazilian defender Emerson Royal from Tottenham Hotspur. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Sky Paper Talk
DAILY MIRROR
Chelsea remain unwilling to meet Napoli's asking price for striker Victor Osimhen despite the Italian club lowering their demands below his £110m release clause.
Reports in Italy have hinted Liverpool are in pole position to sign a player Jurgen Klopp wanted while he was in charge at Anfield - Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners.
England fans clashed with Germany supporters in Dusseldorf after the hosts were kicked out of Euro 2024 by Spain.
Liverpool have ruled out selling Mohamed Salah this summer, even if he does not sign a new contract.
Liverpool are prepared to meet Nico Williams' release clause of just under £50m.
THE SUN
Chelsea have had a £42m bid for Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion rejected, with the Spanish club holding out for at least £70m.
Reports in Italy claim the Saudi PIF has met with representatives of Kevin De Bruyne and come away happy that the Manchester City midfielder has "verbally agreed" to a move to Al Ittihad.
Jamie Vardy is going to be propelled back into the spotlight - as he is working on a film based on his extraordinary life story and his rise to the top of English football.
THE TIMES
Harry Kane has called on England's players to "repay" Gareth Southgate with the kind of statement performance they have been lacking so far at Euro 2024 when they take on Switzerland for a semi-final spot.
Gary Lineker's football podcast is being seen as the biggest challenge by the FA in terms of handling negative media around England at Euro 2024.
DAILY MAIL
Chelsea have agreed a £12m deal to sign Portugal U20 defender Renato Veiga from Swiss side Basel.
Switzerland and Newcastle star Fabian Schar has told England to keep their hands off his club boss Eddie Howe, who is one of the favourites to replace Gareth Southgate.
Gregg Berhalter is set to learn his fate next week as US Soccer faces increasingly loud calls to move on from their head coach after a disappointing Copa America.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United have given Bruno Fernandes the go-ahead to open transfer talks with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, which could end up with him joining good friend Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, according to reports.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
England winger Anthony Gordon has spoken with his international team-mates about a potential Liverpool move.
Leicester City hope to add free agent Bobby Decordova-Reid to their squad over the weekend.
Switzerland's goalkeepers have been training in futuristic battery-powered sunglasses designed to sharpen their reflexes ahead of the Euro 2024 last-eight clash with England.
The row over Olympic Games selection policy at UK Athletics continues to deepen, with hammer thrower Anna Purchase saying she fears for her future in the sport after being omitted from the team despite being in the world's top 16.
Police in Germany have arrested a security guard who used to work for the family of stricken Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher in connection with a recent blackmail attempt.
DAILY RECORD
Birmingham have reportedly made their move to try to sign former Dundee loan defender Owen Beck from Liverpool on a temporary basis.
Kenny Miller has agreed to join former Celtic boss Ronny Deila in the United Arab Emirates with Al Wahda.
Celtic have "positioned themselves" in the chase to sign Switzerland's third-choice goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo from Lorient, according to reports in France.
OS
West Ham United complete signing of central defender Maximilian Kilman from Wolves
West Ham United is delighted to announce the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers central defender Maximilian Kilman.
The 27-year-old has put pen to paper on a seven-year contract at London Stadium after spending six hugely successful years at Molineux, where he played under new Hammers Head Coach Julen Lopetegui and was named captain last year.
Possessing plenty of Premier League experience, Kilman has forged a strong reputation as a hugely talented and reliable defender with more than 150 appearances at Wolves, where he played his part in their run to the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals in 2019/20.
Having started his career at non-league Maidenhead United, where he was managed by Hammers legend Alan Devonshire, Kilman has thrived ever since moving up to the top flight with his August 2018 move to the Midlands, and is now thrilled to be taking the next step of his career in east London
Football Insider
West Ham takeover: Keith Wyness expects 100% offer after ‘being involved in calls’
Ewan Kingsbury
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has revealed West Ham could be the subject of a full takeover bid within a year.
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – suggested minority owner Daniel Kretinsky will abandon his move to buy 100% of the Irons.
The club is presently owned by four major investors – Kretinsky, David Sullivan, the Gold Family and Albert ‘Tripp’ Smith.
Late ex-owner David Gold’s daughter Vanessa announced in October 2023 that she would consider selling part of her 25% share in the club if the right offer came along.
According to Forbes (May 2024), West Ham is worth £880million after their recent success in the Premier League.
West Ham takeover bid could come within a year, says Wyness
Wyness suggested a “big group” could be coming in to complete a full purchase after being “involved in calls” on the subject of an Irons takeover.
He told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “Daniel Kretinsky, who owns 27% and is the guy bidding for the Post Office, we thought he was going to buy out the rest of the club.
“He seems to have stopped that process and it seems there is light for new investors.
“The valuations are going to be very different from where we were even a few years ago.
“There has been gossip behind the scenes, and I’ve been involved in many calls on the West Ham takeover subject.
“It’s difficult to know the timing, but I think we’ll see a development within a year.
“Sullivan isn’t getting any younger, and I feel the other shareholders would be willing to sell now.
“I think it’ll be a big group coming in, so watch this space.”
Sport Witness
West Ham make ‘formal offer’ of ‘more than €35m’ to sign 25G+10A player
By Naveen Ullal
West Ham United are one of the clubs to have looked at Girona star Artem Dovbyk for this summer.
That’s according to Saturday’s edition of AS, who say West Ham have made an offer worth ‘more than €35m’ to sign the striker.
The Ukraine international impressed for the La Liga side last season, scoring 25 goals and registering 10 assists from 41 games.
Dovbyk played a vital role in helping Girona qualify for the Champions League, and his fine displays have attracted interest from other clubs, including West Ham, Napoli, Atlético Madrid and from Saudi Arabia.
Los Rojiblancos have made a €25m offer, which didn’t please their Spanish rivals. As well as Atlético, the 27-year-old has received ‘formal offers’ from Julen Lopetegui’s side and the Naples club.
The Hammers and Napoli proposed more than €35m, say AS, but the option of moving to England or Italy doesn’t seduce Dovbyk.
He and his family are happy with their life in Spain, and the player can fulfil his dream of playing in the Champions League at Girona. Both the Hammers and the Serie A side have failed to qualify for Europe next season.
Therefore, Dovbyk has rejected offers from West Ham and other clubs in order to continue at the Spanish side.
...and thanks to Thanks Alan for posting the news while I was away last week.
