Sunday News (includes West Ham)

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Newcastle United retain an interest in signing James Trafford, 23, if the England goalkeeper decides to leave Manchester City in search of regular first-team football in the summer. (Football Insider, external)

Meanwhile, City are prepared to offer the Magpies a selection of players to help facilitate a potential deal for Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25. (Teamtalk, external)

Sean Dyche has quashed reports that he is in talks to replace Igor Tudor as Tottenham Hotspur manager. (Talksport, external)

Barcelona, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the clubs tracking Evan Ndicka, with Roma prepared to accept offers exceeding £39m for the 26-year-old Ivory Coast defender. (Caught Offside, external)

Liverpool and Chelsea are among the Premier League clubs with an interest in OH Leuven's Swiss defender Roggerio Nyakossi, 22, who is approaching the final year of his contract. (Sun, external)

Versatile Spain international Marcos Llorente, 31, wants to stay with Atletico Madrid and is in talks to sign a new contract with the Spanish club, despite interest from the Premier League. (Fichajes - in Spanish, external)

Real Madrid are among the teams interested in signing Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 22. (AS - in Spanish, external)

Germany centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck, 26, who was reportedly a target for Liverpool and Real Madrid, is close to agreeing a new contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2031. (Florian Plettenberg, external)




Sky Paper Talk

PREMIER LEAGUE

Cole Palmer is increasingly disillusioned with life at Chelsea and primed to leave this summer, with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich all interested in the £150m-rated England star - The Sun on Sunday

Chelsea and Liverpool could battle it out for the signature of Switzerland Under-21s captain Roggerio Nyakossi - The Sun.

Inter Miami have started talks with Casemiro, who will leave Manchester United at the end of the season and is open to joining the MLS side amid interest from European and Saudi Arabian sides - Fabrizio Romano

Real Madrid remain in the hunt to sign England international midfielder Adam Wharton if he leaves Crystal Palace this summer - AS

SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP

Celtic and Rangers have reignited their Tyrese Campbell transfer interest as Sheffield United face a big decision on the striker - Sunday Mail

Rangers are on the verge of offloading Rabbi Matondo to Brann Bergen - Sunday Mail

CRICKET

Sussex could lose eight players and their head coach this summer as a £400,000 reduction in salaries and points deductions are expected - The Observer

F1

Max Verstappen has cast doubt on his future in Formula 1 after a torrid afternoon in Japan in which he qualified for Sunday's race in 11th, behind his new Red Bull team-mate and an 18-year-old rookie - The Sunday Times




Football insider

West Ham open to Tomas Soucek sale as Nuno Espirito Santo stance clear

West Ham United are open to the idea of letting midfielder Tomas Soucek leave at the end of the season, sources have told Football Insider.

The Hammers are willing to sanction the Czech midfielder’s departure even if they remain in the Premier League, as he is set to enter the final year of his contract at the London Stadium.

The East Londoners are well aware that this summer’s window is likely to be one of their final chances to cash in on the 31-year-old, and sources have indicated that he is no longer seen as the ideal fit in the centre of the park for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.

Soucek’s current focus is on trying to help the team secure safety rather than the questions surrounding his own future, and he looks likely to depart regardless of which division the team find themselves in next term.

West Ham’s transfer plans will be heavily dictated by the outcome of their relegation battle, but if they survive in the top-flight, they will be keen to strengthen to avoid a similar campaign next term.

David Moyes pushing for Tomas Soucek reunion

Football Insider revealed on Thursday that Everton are keen to sign Soucek again this summer, with ex-Irons boss David Moyes keen to secure a reunion with his former star.

The Scot oversaw the signing of the Czechia international from Slavia Prague on a permanent deal back in 2020, and helped him to play some of his best football since moving to England.

Sources say that the veteran boss remains a big fan of Soucek’s attributes, and would seriously consider a move to bring him to the Hill Dickinson Stadium if the opportunity arose.

West Ham look set to be willing to play ball in that regard, but Everton’s own plans could potentially change between now and the opening of the window.

Their owners The Friedkin Group have huge ambitions for the club, and if the Toffees sneak into the European places at the end of the season, then they may re-align themselves to pursue some bigger targets ahead of next season.

The Merseysiders are currently just three points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool, as the race for Champions League football is set to be decided in the final seven games of the season.




Caught Offside

West Ham target Leverkusen star Aleix Garcia in bold Premier League move

West Ham have identified Bayer Leverkusen’s midfielder Aleix Garcia as a “concrete” priority for the upcoming summer transfer window, according to report from Fussballdaten.

The 28-year-old, who has been a key player for Leverkusen, is currently regarded as the most ‘serious’ target for the Hammers as they look to inject world-class creativity into their engine room.

The Hammers’ interest is not new, having attempted to sign him back in 2024 as well.

Garcia is having an impressive season, contributing nine assists and five goals across all competitions.

West Ham face competition from Atletico Madrid

While West Ham are leading the interest from the Premier League, they face a formidable rival in Atletico Madrid.

Diego Simeone is reportedly desperate to bring Garcia back to Spain as a replacement for Conor Gallagher, who recently joined Tottenham.

Atletico previously failed with an inquiry in January, but the report suggests that they are returning with a €25 million offer.

Leverkusen, however, are holding firm. Despite Garcia’s market value sitting around €20 million, the German champions have reportedly set the price at €30 million (£25m), refusing to part with their playmaker for anything less.

West Ham face serious relegation risk

Despite the club’s ambitious transfer plans, West Ham’s pursuit of Garcia could heavily depend on their Premier League status.

The Hammers are currently involved in a relegation battle, sitting 18th in the table with just 29 points from 31 games.

With only seven matches remaining and trailing 17th-placed Tottenham by a single point, the London Stadium outfit is facing its most uncertain end-of-season run in years.

A player of Garcia’s quality is unlikely to entertain a move to the Championship, which is why the club’s Premier League status could play a decisive factor in the player’s decision.

Garcia’s rise: From Manchester City academy to Bundesliga star

García’s journey has come full circle. Once a prospect in Manchester City’s academy, he truly found his footing at Girona before exploding under Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen.

Now thriving under the tactical shift at the BayArena, he has become one of Europe’s most impressive midfielders.
Whether he chooses a return to his homeland or a high-profile return to England, Garcia is set to be one of the summer’s most sought-after signatures.

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