Sunday news (includes West Ham)

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"BBC Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is expected to extend his Manchester City contract, despite the 32-year-old's advisers holding meetings with Saudi Pro League clubs. (Sunday Mirror), external Barcelona sporting director Deco is an admirer of Liverpool winger Luis Diaz and the Spanish club could sell Brazil forward Raphinha to fund a move for the 27-year-old Colombia international. (AS - in Spanish), external England forward Jarrod Bowen, 27, has been linked to Newcastle United but he wants to stay at West Ham. (Sunday Mirror) , external Chelsea are set to make a £20m bid for Burnley's 21-year-old England Under-21 goalkeeper James Trafford. (Sun on Sunday), external Emile Smith Rowe's camp will hold talks with Arsenal about the 23-year-old England midfielder's future at the club after his limited playing time in 2023-24. (Caught Offside), external Barcelona have contacted Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara, who will leave Liverpool when his contract ends on 30 June, about the 33-year-old becoming a player-assistant to prospective new manager Hansi Flick. (AS - in Spanish), external Manchester United's Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen will be given the chance to rejoin Ajax this summer but the 32-year-old will wait on a decision on Erik ten Hag's future. (Sun on Sunday) Paris St-Germain have made a 100m euro (£85m) offer for Georgia forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 23, who has not yet agreed a contract renewal at Napoli. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external PSG fear they are falling behind Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid in the race to sign Lille's French centre-back Leny Yoro, 18, whose contract runs out at the end of the 2024-25 season. (L'Equipe - in French, subscription required), external Napoli are in contact with Antonio Conte about the former Tottenham and Chelsea boss taking over as their new manager. (Sky Sports Italia - in Italian), external Manchester United are leading the race to sign 17-year-old Port Vale forward Baylee Dipepa, with the England Under-17 international also wanted by Newcastle, West Ham, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa. (Mail on Sunday), external Newcastle are looking to complete the signing of two English defenders on free transfers - Bournemouth's Lloyd Kelly, 25, and Fulham's Tosin Adarabioyo, 26. (Football Insider), external Aston Villa have set a price tag of between £6-8m for Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 31, but would also be open to a loan deal. (Rudy Galetti), external Leicester City are plotting a move for Feyenoord and Slovakia centre-back David Hancko, 26, as they prepare to return to the Premier League next season. (Mail on Sunday), external Versatile Spain full-back Lucas Vazquez, 32, who can also play as a winger, is close to agreeing a contract extension with Real Madrid that will keep him at the club until at least June 2025. (Marca - in Spanish) Sky Paper Talk THE ATHLETIC Manchester United will conduct a full season review next week - including the performance of Erik ten Hag - before deciding on the next steps for the club in terms of management and playing staff. Mikel Arteta is considering selling £35m midfielder Fabio Vieira this summer after becoming concerned at his performance in Arsenal training sessions. MAIL ON SUNDAY Reports in Germany have suggested Thomas Tuchel rejected the chance to stay on as Bayern Munich manager as he knows he already has the Manchester United job in his back pocket. Leicester City are considering a move for Feyenoord defender David Hancko after it became clear he would not be following former boss Arne Slot to Liverpool. Dwight Yorke backed Erik ten Hag to turn things around at Manchester United before continuing to say he would love to take the top job at Old Trafford himself. Antonio Conte is closing on a return to club management with Napoli poised to confirm him as their new boss by the end of the weekend. Manchester United are leading the race to sign Port Vale's exciting teenager Bayley Dipepa, who is also being tracked by Newcastle and West Ham. Darts players have been warned by authorities that they face a fine of up to £1000 and possible suspension if they are found to have alcohol on stage in their water bottles after recent reports that booze was being smuggled past officials. THE SUN ON SUNDAY VAR-officiated offsides could be scrapped from Euro 2024 because the inventor of a similar system is taking UEFA and ball-tracking experts Kinexon to court for patent infringement, with a hearing scheduled for June 4. Luke Littler had to watch his beloved Manchester United win the FA Cup final on Saturday from home ""for his own safety"" over concerns he would be mobbed by fans at Wembley. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Staff at Manchester United's Carrington training ground have been told to vacate their workspaces ahead of a busy summer of refurbishment to modernise facilities. DAILY STAR SUNDAY Conor Coady says dropping out of the Premier League to sign for Leicester City was one of the best decisions of his lengthy professional career. METRO Liverpool have joined Manchester United in the race to sign young Lille defender Leny Yoro. SUNDAY EXPRESS Chelsea fear they will miss out on long-term target Rafael Leao this summer because Saudi champions Al-Hilal are willing to splash out £85m to sign the AC Milan winger. SUNDAY MAIL Kenny Miller is certain Celtic will receive a fee of at least £20m should they decide to cash in on midfield star Matt O'Riley this summer. Rangers are facing competition from ambitious Turkish side Eyupspor for the signing of Panama defender Jose Cordoba. THE SCOTSMAN Wage demands could be a significant stumbling block in Celtic's bid to sign loan star Adam Idah from Norwich City on a permanent basis this summer. Mirror Jarrod Bowen's view on Newcastle transfer as Eddie Howe considers big-money West Ham swoop Reports suggest Newcastle are targeting Jarrod Bowen ahead of the summer transfer window but the England international forward is under contract with West Ham until the summer of 2030 By Ryan Taylor Jarrod Bowen wants to stay at West Ham this summer amid reported interest from Newcastle. The England international, who is gunning for a place in Gareth Southgate's final 26-man squad for the European Championships in Germany, is on Eddie Howe's radar after hitting 20 goals in all competitions this season. But after signing a bumper contract extension until 2030 last October, Bowen is going nowhere and additionally, West Ham have no interest in a sale as they sweat on the future of Lucas Paqueta after he was charged with breaching FA betting rules. Bowen feels incredibly settled and both he and his extended family have great affection for the club. He is also viewed as the face of Julen Lopetegui's ambitious new-look project in east London. And sources stress he would only likely listen to offers that would enable him to fulfil his Champions League aspirations but even then, leaving West Ham could still prove complex and there are no guarantees he would jump ship. Liverpool have long admired Bowen as Jurgen Klopp is a huge fan of the prolific forward, who he called his ""favourite"" player back in December, but interest from the Reds has never materialised. And at this stage of Bowen's career, it would take both a life-changing transfer and eye-watering fee to prise him away from the Hammers. Although Newcastle have the Three Lions star on their shortlist, there is also recognition any deal would be incredibly difficult to do. Mohammed Kudus would likely prove more attainable for any potential suitors after the Ghanaian racked up an impressive 15 goals during his debut season at London Stadium. Though the numbers involved are yet to be disclosed, the former Ajax attacker's contract is believed to contain a release clause. The 72 Leicester City face West Ham competition for Birmingham City midfielder Leicester City are facing fresh competition for Birmingham City midfielder Jordan James with West Ham also keen, as per reporter Alan Nixon. Leicester City are heading up to the Premier League and while they’ve got to be careful with their spending, the Foxes will be hopeful of making some additions. A PSR punishment awaits Enzo Maresca’s side, so key assets may have to be sold while those brought in will have to be in shrewd deals as they look to stay on the right side of regulations this time around One player the club has been credited with an interest in is Birmingham City midfielder Jordan James. Now, fresh claims have emerged regarding the summer battle for his signature. Reporter Alan Nixon states on his Patreon that Leicester City and long-term admirers Atalanta look to be facing competition from West Ham in the fight for the 19-year-old Welshman. Julen Lopetegui, the Hammers’ new boss, eyed James during his time at Wolves, and contact has been made. James managed eight goals in 42 Championship games last season and it seems highly likely that he moves on from Birmingham City following their relegation. James would have been a strong contender for a summer move away from Birmingham City even if they had staved off relegation. However, as they head for League One, a switch seems inevitable. Clubs such as Leicester City, Atalanta and new admirers West Ham may well be sizing up a swoop as they look at a potential bargain for a highly talented player. City’s negotiation position certainly won’t have grown stronger after their drop, though they are in a good place financially and will still want a good fee for James. While the Hereford-born midfielder only has a year left on his deal, the club hold the option to extend his stay by a further 12 months. That effectively secures his future until 2026."