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Tuesday News (includes West Ham)
BBC
Manchester City are ramping up their pursuit of AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 26, who, is expected to command a fee of more than £55m. (Mail), external
Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 33, and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, are among the players Manchester United want to move on as they look to significantly reduce their squad for next season. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
Manchester United have held talks with Brentford and Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25, who is valued at around £50m. (Talksport), external
Newcastle United are holding showdown talks with England Under-21 forward Liam Delap, 22, as they look to convince the Ipswich Town player to join them instead of Everton, Manchester United or Chelsea. (TeamTalk), external
Newcastle also have a serious interest in Brighton's Brazil forward Joao Pedro, 23. (i Paper - subscription needed), external
Chelsea have discussed a move for Eintracht Frankfurt's 22-year-old French forward Hugo Ekitike. They also have significant interest in Sporting's Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, 26, and Ipswich's Delap. (Independent), external
Eintracht Frankfurt value Chelsea-target Ekitike at £84m, albeit with a negotiable payment structure. (Athletic), external
Sunderland's 19-year-old English midfielder Jobe Bellingham is in Germany for transfer talks with Eintracht Frankfurt - two days after helping his club win promotion. Borussia Dortmund - who brother Jude played for - and Leipzig are also interested. (Sky Sports), external
Manchester United want Wolves and Portugal right-back Nelson Semedo. The 31-year-old will be a free agent this summer. (Football Transfers), external
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has confirmed Liverpool's "concrete" interest in 22-year-old Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. (Sky Sport Germany - in German), external
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna says they have been working on a deal to sign Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 33, for some time and "can see the finish line". His contract at Manchester City expires next month. (Rai News - in Italian), external
Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Manchester United have all shown concrete interest in signing AC Milan and Portugal forward Rafael Leao, 25, this summer. (Teamtalk), external
Newcastle have decided against taking up the option to extend 33-year-old former England striker Callum Wilson's contract but have entered negotiations about a new incentive-based deal. (Athletic - subscription needed), external
Ligue 1 newcomers Paris FC are interested in signing 35-year-old Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye, whose contract at Everton expires next month. (Foot Mercato - in French)
Sky Paper Talk
DAILY MAIL
Chelsea are interested in Eintracht Frankfurt's 22-year-old forward Hugo Ekitike as they bid to make at least one new signing before their Club World Cup campaign in June. Liverpool have also been linked with the youngster as a potential replacement for Darwin Nunez.
Manchester United are pursuing an interest in Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo even though Ruben Amorim will make Matheus Cunha his first signing of the summer.
Liam Delap is expected to decide on his next move in the coming days after meeting interested clubs for talks over the past week. Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Everton have all made a pitch to the 22-year-old in recent days.
THE SUN
Marcus Rashford is holding out for Champions League football next season - in a blow to Aston Villa and Manchester United.
Ruben Amorim was summoned to Monaco for crunch talks with Manchester United execs - just hours after defeat in the Europa League final.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United aim to offload a significant number of players this summer and run a much leaner squad next season when they will have no European football to play.
Owen Farrell wants to leave Racing 92 early and return to play in England.
A regional cup final was abandoned on Sunday because the venue's management allegedly objected to Palestine flags in the stands.
THE GUARDIAN
Chelsea are ramping up their pursuit of a new striker after qualifying for the Champions League, with further talks held over Ipswich's Liam Delap and the club giving strong consideration to a move for Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike.
DAILY RECORD
Aberdeen are set to make Nick Suman their next signing but several of their Scottish Cup-winning squad are heading for the Pittodrie exit door.
Hearts fans have voted in huge numbers to give Tony Bloom's bumper £10m investment the go-ahead.
The 4th Official
West Ham United Want To Sign 23-Year-Old Defender: Will He Be A Good Signing?
As we approach the start of the summer transfer window, several Premier League clubs are already starting to make moves. The seasons has already ended, evaluations are being made, and with that comes adjustments. Some teams are looking to rebuild after disappointing campaigns, others are trying to strengthen their squad in order to compete more consistently.
In this scenario, defensive moves become relevant, especially when it comes to teams that have shown vulnerabilities. One of them are West Ham United, a team that closed the campaign with more doubts than certainties, especially in defence. The interest in new players at the back is not surprising. In fact, there are already concrete names in the club’s sights.
West Ham United Want To Sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis
According to TEAMtalk, West Ham have stepped up their pursuit of Taylor Harwood-Bellis, currently a central defender at Southampton. At just 23 years old, he has started 38 games this season. Although his club were relegated, his personal performances were outstanding.
He even managed to make his debut for the England senior team last November. The Hammers consider the player a priority to strengthen their defence. The east London club have enquired about his availability and are determined to make a firm offer. Other English clubs are also keeping a close eye on him, but West Ham seem determined to go ahead.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis would be a sensible addition. He has age on his side, Championship and Premier League experience, and already knows how to respond under pressure. His level did not drop despite his team’s bad year. The player knows how to anticipate, reads opposition attacks well and doesn’t complicate things on the ball.
Will He Be A Good Signing?
That clarity in difficult areas is exactly what West Ham, who have conceded 62 goals in 38 games, need. Defence has been a constant weakness. The arrival of Graham Potter did not change that trend. Harwood-Bellis is not a magic solution, but he has a profile that aligns with the real needs of the team.
Now, can West Ham sign him? Southampton won’t let him go easily. They signed him for over £20 million and will be looking to at least recoup that figure. However, the player would probably prefer to stay in the Premier League. That willingness may tip the balance in favor of the Hammers.
A different angle is to think about what Harwood-Bellis would do if he opted to stay: be a leader of a rebuilding team and be assured minutes. But playing at the elite can be a deciding factor. If West Ham make a decisive move, they can close the deal. It would be a logical step for both the club and the player.
Manchester City are ramping up their pursuit of AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 26, who, is expected to command a fee of more than £55m. (Mail), external
Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 33, and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, are among the players Manchester United want to move on as they look to significantly reduce their squad for next season. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
Manchester United have held talks with Brentford and Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25, who is valued at around £50m. (Talksport), external
Newcastle United are holding showdown talks with England Under-21 forward Liam Delap, 22, as they look to convince the Ipswich Town player to join them instead of Everton, Manchester United or Chelsea. (TeamTalk), external
Newcastle also have a serious interest in Brighton's Brazil forward Joao Pedro, 23. (i Paper - subscription needed), external
Chelsea have discussed a move for Eintracht Frankfurt's 22-year-old French forward Hugo Ekitike. They also have significant interest in Sporting's Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, 26, and Ipswich's Delap. (Independent), external
Eintracht Frankfurt value Chelsea-target Ekitike at £84m, albeit with a negotiable payment structure. (Athletic), external
Sunderland's 19-year-old English midfielder Jobe Bellingham is in Germany for transfer talks with Eintracht Frankfurt - two days after helping his club win promotion. Borussia Dortmund - who brother Jude played for - and Leipzig are also interested. (Sky Sports), external
Manchester United want Wolves and Portugal right-back Nelson Semedo. The 31-year-old will be a free agent this summer. (Football Transfers), external
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has confirmed Liverpool's "concrete" interest in 22-year-old Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. (Sky Sport Germany - in German), external
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna says they have been working on a deal to sign Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 33, for some time and "can see the finish line". His contract at Manchester City expires next month. (Rai News - in Italian), external
Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Manchester United have all shown concrete interest in signing AC Milan and Portugal forward Rafael Leao, 25, this summer. (Teamtalk), external
Newcastle have decided against taking up the option to extend 33-year-old former England striker Callum Wilson's contract but have entered negotiations about a new incentive-based deal. (Athletic - subscription needed), external
Ligue 1 newcomers Paris FC are interested in signing 35-year-old Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye, whose contract at Everton expires next month. (Foot Mercato - in French)
Sky Paper Talk
DAILY MAIL
Chelsea are interested in Eintracht Frankfurt's 22-year-old forward Hugo Ekitike as they bid to make at least one new signing before their Club World Cup campaign in June. Liverpool have also been linked with the youngster as a potential replacement for Darwin Nunez.
Manchester United are pursuing an interest in Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo even though Ruben Amorim will make Matheus Cunha his first signing of the summer.
Liam Delap is expected to decide on his next move in the coming days after meeting interested clubs for talks over the past week. Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Everton have all made a pitch to the 22-year-old in recent days.
THE SUN
Marcus Rashford is holding out for Champions League football next season - in a blow to Aston Villa and Manchester United.
Ruben Amorim was summoned to Monaco for crunch talks with Manchester United execs - just hours after defeat in the Europa League final.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United aim to offload a significant number of players this summer and run a much leaner squad next season when they will have no European football to play.
Owen Farrell wants to leave Racing 92 early and return to play in England.
A regional cup final was abandoned on Sunday because the venue's management allegedly objected to Palestine flags in the stands.
THE GUARDIAN
Chelsea are ramping up their pursuit of a new striker after qualifying for the Champions League, with further talks held over Ipswich's Liam Delap and the club giving strong consideration to a move for Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike.
DAILY RECORD
Aberdeen are set to make Nick Suman their next signing but several of their Scottish Cup-winning squad are heading for the Pittodrie exit door.
Hearts fans have voted in huge numbers to give Tony Bloom's bumper £10m investment the go-ahead.
The 4th Official
West Ham United Want To Sign 23-Year-Old Defender: Will He Be A Good Signing?
As we approach the start of the summer transfer window, several Premier League clubs are already starting to make moves. The seasons has already ended, evaluations are being made, and with that comes adjustments. Some teams are looking to rebuild after disappointing campaigns, others are trying to strengthen their squad in order to compete more consistently.
In this scenario, defensive moves become relevant, especially when it comes to teams that have shown vulnerabilities. One of them are West Ham United, a team that closed the campaign with more doubts than certainties, especially in defence. The interest in new players at the back is not surprising. In fact, there are already concrete names in the club’s sights.
West Ham United Want To Sign Taylor Harwood-Bellis
According to TEAMtalk, West Ham have stepped up their pursuit of Taylor Harwood-Bellis, currently a central defender at Southampton. At just 23 years old, he has started 38 games this season. Although his club were relegated, his personal performances were outstanding.
He even managed to make his debut for the England senior team last November. The Hammers consider the player a priority to strengthen their defence. The east London club have enquired about his availability and are determined to make a firm offer. Other English clubs are also keeping a close eye on him, but West Ham seem determined to go ahead.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis would be a sensible addition. He has age on his side, Championship and Premier League experience, and already knows how to respond under pressure. His level did not drop despite his team’s bad year. The player knows how to anticipate, reads opposition attacks well and doesn’t complicate things on the ball.
Will He Be A Good Signing?
That clarity in difficult areas is exactly what West Ham, who have conceded 62 goals in 38 games, need. Defence has been a constant weakness. The arrival of Graham Potter did not change that trend. Harwood-Bellis is not a magic solution, but he has a profile that aligns with the real needs of the team.
Now, can West Ham sign him? Southampton won’t let him go easily. They signed him for over £20 million and will be looking to at least recoup that figure. However, the player would probably prefer to stay in the Premier League. That willingness may tip the balance in favor of the Hammers.
A different angle is to think about what Harwood-Bellis would do if he opted to stay: be a leader of a rebuilding team and be assured minutes. But playing at the elite can be a deciding factor. If West Ham make a decisive move, they can close the deal. It would be a logical step for both the club and the player.