Sunday News (includes West Ham)

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BBC

Tottenham Hotspur lead the race for Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, 30, as they look to beat both AC Milan and Crystal Palace to his signature. (Gazetta Dello Sport - in Italian), external

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick says he is convinced 22-year-old attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez, who has been capped two times by Spain, will not leave the club in this transfer window despite being linked with Chelsea. (ESPN), external

But Chelsea are ready to make an offer for Lopez, who is valued by Barcelona at 90m euros (£78m). (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

West Ham have entered the race to sign Fabio Vieira from Arsenal, but Stuttgart and another top Bundesliga club are also interested in the 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Manchester United and Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui, 27, has emerged as a target for Serie A side Juventus. (Gazetta Dello Sport - in Italian), external

RB Leipzig are targeting Liverpool and England U21s midfielder Harvey Elliott, 22, as a replacement for Xavi Simons but the German side remain reluctant to meet the Reds' asking price. (ESPN), external

Liverpool could make a move for Aston Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rogers, 23, should a transfer for Elliott materialise. (Football Insider), external

Brazil winger Rodrygo, 24, will remain at Real Madrid in this transfer window despite interest from a number of clubs including Liverpool and Arsenal. (Marca - in Spanish) , external

Leeds United retain an interest in Leicester City and Morocco's 23-year-old attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss after their move for Brighton's Facundo Buonanotte collapsed. (The Athletic - subscription required), external

Chelsea are considering meeting the release clause of Braga forward Roger Fernandes, 19, before the summer transfer window closes. (A Bola - in Portuguese), external

Aston Villa are looking at a potential £21.25m move for Osasuna and Cameroon centre-back Enzo Boyomo, 23, as manager Unai Emery looks to bolster his defensive ranks. (The Telegraph - subscription required), external

Two Premier League clubs are keen on making a move for Sevilla and Belgium forward Dodi Lukebakio, 27, with the Spanish side braced for offers before deadline day. (Fabrizio Romano)




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THE SUN

Nicolas Jackson is determined to complete his Bayern Munich transfer despite Chelsea telling the striker to fly home.

Manchester United players believe the solution to their goalkeeping problem is 39-year-old third-choice Tom Heaton.

Teenage star Harrison Armstrong could be going out on loan just for a few months as Everton agonise over his next step.

FA Cup hero Dean Henderson is set to be rewarded with a pay rise at Crystal Palace.

EXPRESS

Manchester United chiefs remain concerned that Ruben Amorim may quit his job despite watching his side snatch a crucial victory over Burnley courtesy of skipper Bruno Fernandes' stoppage-time penalty.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has said he understands the anger of the club's fans after they directed a derogatory chant at Alexander Isak, who is keen to move to Liverpool.

THE TELEGRAPH

Aston Villa are looking at a potential move for Osasuna and Cameroon centre-back Enzo Boyomo.

Nicolas Jackson does not want to return to Chelsea, despite the club trying to cancel his loan move to Bayern Munich and insisting he must fly back to England.

DAILY MAIL

Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets has advised Fermin Lopez to stay at the club despite interest from Chelsea.

THE ATHLETIC

Leeds United retain an interest in Leicester City attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss after their move for Brighton's Facundo Buonanotte collapsed.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers will continue to splash the cash on attacking reinforcements by sealing an £8m move for Everton frontman Youssef Chermiti.

Hamza Igamane grabbed his first two goals for Lille on his debut, just one day after signing for the Ligue 1 side from Gers.




C&H

Romano Reveals West Ham Deal at Ridiculously Low Price

Football ITK Fabrizio Romano has been looking more like “IDK” with some of his recent West Ham transfer posts.

That said, his early morning revelation that Hammers full-back Emerson is set to join Marseille does seem a safe bet. Posting on social media, Romano wrote:

“Emerson Palmieri to OM, here we go! Deal done now between West Ham and Olympique Marseille. OM will pay €1m total package, add-ons included. Green light now from #WHUFC to travel. OM close deal for Emerson Palmieri wanted by Longoria, Benatia and De Zerbi.”

Still, at least it clears his wages off the books I guess? By my reckoning, that’s now close to £1m per week saved in wages since the end of last season.

Emerson’s been a good servant to West Ham, but for whatever reason neither Julen Lopetegui nor Graham Potter seemed keen to make him a regular.

With this move now done, expect Maxwel Cornet, Andy Irving and Nayef Aguerd to be the next through the London Stadium exit door.

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