CHELSEA star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reached a three-year contractual agreement with Marseille reports suggest.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are ramping up their efforts to sign RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol this summer.
And personal terms have already been agreed according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
However, Riyad Mahrez is reportedly set to leave Manchester City to join Saudi club Al-Ahli.
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- By Jack Figg
In no Harry
Ange Postecolgou has no doubts over Harry Kane’s commitment — while he remains a Tottenham player.
Postecoglou held talks with Kane for the first time on Wednesday after the striker returned to training, before both jetted off to Perth for the start of Spurs’ pre-season tour of Australia and the Far East.
Tottenham’s new boss said: “There are a lot of people that know Harry better than me but he’s not going to get fazed by anything.
“He’s here and while he’s here, he’s totally committed to what we’re doing. That’s the way I’ve seen things. In terms of me, Hoeness’ words have zero impact on me.
“If other clubs want to talk about our contracted players, that’s more of an issue for them than us.”
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Mag pied
Harry Maguire confirmed yesterday that he had been stripped of the United captaincy – with manager Erik Ten Hag no longer seeing him as a reliable first-team option.
He confirmed in a social media post that he was "extremely disappointed" with Ten Hag's decision.
West Ham are understood to be the front runners for Maguire's signature – but potential buyers are being put off by United's demands of a £50m fee.
SunSport reported yesterday that Chelsea have joined West Ham, Tottenham and Newcastle in the race for Maguire's signature.
- By Jack Figg
Auba & out
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly agreed a deal to join Marseille.
The striker is out of favour at Chelsea and had been expected to leave the club this summer.
He made just 15 Premier League appearances for the Blues after joining last year, scoring once.
And now he has agreed a three-year contract with Marseille, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Chelsea are keen to sell and that means agreeing a fee will reportedly be relatively straightforward.
Arsenal fans have ridiculed the proposed move and labelled Marseille a "retirement home" for former Gooners like Alexis Sanchez and Matteo Guendouzi.
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- By Ian Tuckey
Onana tipped for United medical TODAY
Inter Milan keeper Andre Onana is expected to havehis Manchester United medical in the next few hours.
The Cameroon's £47million move could then be sealed by Wednesday or Thursday
Onana, 27, is finally set to be reunited with his ex-Ajax manager boss Erik ten Hag following lengthy negotiations.
- By Tony Robertson
Fernandes 'rejects Saudis' and is tipped to be skipper
Bruno Fernandes has rejected multiple transfer offers from Saudi Arabia, reports suggest.
It comes with Fernandes expected to be named the new captain of Manchester United.
Fernandes was handed the armband whenever Harry Maguire was not playing last season.
But with the Englishman revealing he had been stripped of the armband by Erik ten Hag, playmaker Fernandes is now expected to officially be named captain.
And his dedication to the Red Devils has been made abundantly clear after transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed the 28-year-old had turned down "more than two approaches from Saudi one month ago".
Such a switch would have likely meant a mega pay-day for the midfielder.
While the Portuguese is being backed to be named the new Red Devils' skipper, he faces some competition for the captaincy role from team-mates.
Among those tipped to take up the mantle are serial winners Casemiro and Raphael Varane, while feisty Lisandro Martinez and talisman Marcus Rashford are also in the debate.
- By Ian Tuckey
Dec wouldn't get in City team
Declan Rice's record-busting 3105million move to Arsenal saves him from struggling to get in Manchester City's team.
That's the verdict of former Gunners and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit, who told DAZN Bet the England anchorman is purely a No 6 not a No 8.
He would have been great at Manchester City, but he would have struggled to get into the starting XI because Rodri has been so good. Pep only likes to play with one holding midfielder, and Stones has shown he is more than capable of stepping in there when necessary from defence.
Rice is not a No 8 so he would not have been able to fit in as another holding midfielder, he is just a No 6. If I was Rice, I would ask myself if I was going to play regularly every weekend? I don’t think he would have; just look at Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez.
Arsenal was the best option for him because he will definitely play every single game, he fits perfectly into the team and it is a young squad that he knows very well already.
Emmanuel Petit
- By Ian Tuckey
Kane to Arsenal? I can dream!
Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit would 'love' to see Tottenham striker Harry Kane join the Gunners ahead of Bayern Munich and Manchester United.
The ex-Chelsea midfielder revealed his far-fetched dream to DAZN Bet.
I know Osimhen is a great player and he has said it is his dream to play in England, but there will be so many great clubs that are interested in signing him this year.
I would love to see Harry Kane at Arsenal. I know people will laugh at that, but he started his career at Arsenal before joining Spurs as a youngster.
"There’s always so much speculation about him every summer, but Arsenal need a striker that can score at least 30 goals and there are not that many on the market."
Emmanuel Petit
- By Ian Tuckey
Arteta hails 'lighthouse' Rice
Mikel Arteta says Declan Rice will be the “lighthouse” to guide Arsenal to glory.
The club-record transfer signing yesterday trained with his new team-mates for the first time since his £105million move from West Ham.
Ex-Gunners boss Arsene Wenger piled on the pressure by predicting Arteta’s men will lift the Prem crown — a feat not achieved since Arsenal’s 2004 Invincibles.
And current manager Arteta admitted his own expectations were sky high with Rice on board.
He said: “What we are getting with Declan is his leadership, his aura.
“I see him like a lighthouse, that he is willing to put light in others and improve others and make the team better. And that is a huge quality.
“The way he talks and presents himself and the ambition he has, and the passion towards the game, is exactly what we needed.
"He is going to bring the team to a different dimension.”
- By Ian Tuckey
Gunners stepping in again for Romeo
Arsenal are ready to move AGAIN for Southampton'sRomeo Lavia, Football Insider say
Chelsea and Liverpool are also thought to be hovering for the Belgium midfielder, 19
But the relegated Saints are reportedly determined to hold out for, around £50m.
It's claimed that sum would be a huge stumbling block for the Gunners.
But Lavia is also understood to have suggested he'd be interested in moving to the Emirates.
- By Tony Robertson
Fernandes 'rejects Saudis' and is tipped to be skipper
Bruno Fernandes has rejected multiple transfer offers from Saudi Arabia, reports suggest.
It comes with Fernandes expected to be named the new captain of Manchester United.
Fernandes was handed the armband whenever Harry Maguire was not playing last season.
But with the Englishman revealing he had been stripped of the armband by Erik ten Hag, playmaker Fernandes is now expected to officially be named captain.
And his dedication to the Red Devils has been made abundantly clear after transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed the 28-year-old had turned down "more than two approaches from Saudi one month ago".
Such a switch would have likely meant a mega pay-day for the midfielder.
While the Portuguese is being backed to be named the new Red Devils' skipper, he faces some competition for the captaincy role from team-mates.
Among those tipped to take up the mantle are serial winners Casemiro and Raphael Varane, while feisty Lisandro Martinez and talisman Marcus Rashford are also in the debate.
- By Ian Tuckey
Red Devils to step up Rasmus hunt
Manchester United are tipped to drive hard for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund once they seal keeper Andre Onana's arrival.
The Inter Milan keeper is expected in Manchester tomorrow for a medical ahead of a £43m deal.
But then boss Erik ten Hag will switch focus to a new striker.
Hojlund has shot up the list of targets in the last month, especially as Bayern Munich are favourites for Harry Kane.
- By Tom Barclay
Ange gives Kane update
Ange Postecolgou has no doubts over Harry Kane’s commitment — while he remains a Tottenham player.
And the Aussie thinks Kane will be unfazed by Bayern Munich going public with their bid to sign the England skipper.
Kane, 29, is Bayern’s No 1 target and they have had two bids of around £60million and £70m rejected.
Bayern’s honorary president Uli Hoeness even claimed Kane “has clearly signalled” he wants to move to Munich and Tottenham “will have to buckle” and sell him.
Postecoglou held talks with Kane for the first time on Wednesday after the striker returned to training, before both jetted off to Perth for the start of Spurs’ pre-season tour of Australia and the Far East.
Tottenham’s new boss said: “There are a lot of people that know Harry better than me but he’s not going to get fazed by anything.
“He’s here and while he’s here, he’s totally committed to what we’re doing. That’s the way I’ve seen things. In terms of me, Hoeness’ words have zero impact on me.
“If other clubs want to talk about our contracted players, that’s more of an issue for them than us.”
Paris Saint-Germain have also reignited their interest in Kane, who has a year to go on his Spurs contract.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has not given up hope of convincing the Three Lions legend to sign fresh terms.
- By Tom Barclay
Ange gives Kane update
Ange Postecolgou has no doubts over Harry Kane’s commitment — while he remains a Tottenham player.
And the Aussie thinks Kane will be unfazed by Bayern Munich going public with their bid to sign the England skipper.
Kane, 29, is Bayern’s No 1 target and they have had two bids of around £60million and £70m rejected.
Bayern’s honorary president Uli Hoeness even claimed Kane “has clearly signalled” he wants to move to Munich and Tottenham “will have to buckle” and sell him.
Postecoglou held talks with Kane for the first time on Wednesday after the striker returned to training, before both jetted off to Perth for the start of Spurs’ pre-season tour of Australia and the Far East.
Tottenham’s new boss said: “There are a lot of people that know Harry better than me but he’s not going to get fazed by anything.
“He’s here and while he’s here, he’s totally committed to what we’re doing. That’s the way I’ve seen things. In terms of me, Hoeness’ words have zero impact on me.
“If other clubs want to talk about our contracted players, that’s more of an issue for them than us.”
Paris Saint-Germain have also reignited their interest in Kane, who has a year to go on his Spurs contract.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has not given up hope of convincing the Three Lions legend to sign fresh terms.
- By Anthony Chapman
Spurs fan fear Kane exit after seeing tour pic
Panicking Tottenham fans are convinced that Harry Kane will quit for Bayern Munich this summer – after Manchester United fell out of the running.
That’s after spotting their new pre-season tour picture.
Spurs are Down Under in Australia before the new Premier League campaign.
Ange Postecoglou is back on familiar turf as he prepares for tomorrow’s game against West Ham in Perth.
And Tottenham gathered for a team photo underneath a mural painted by a local artist.
The incredible display featured Big Ange, Son Heung-Min and Richarlison on the wall.
But there was no sign of star man Kane, sparking fears amongst fans that he’s definitely quitting north London.
The England captain is a top target for German giants Bayern Munich after entering the final year of his Tottenham contract.
Kane is eager on linking up with former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, despite additional interest from French champions Paris Saint-Germain.
And Daniel Levy is under pressure to sanction a move, having previously blocked all efforts to prise Kane away.
- By Ian Tuckey
United come in swinging for Bat
Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat is rated a serious midfield option for Manchester United.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Chslea have also been mentioned in connection with the Morocco anchorman
And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano believes United are weighing up whether to come on strong for the 26-year-old.
Romano reckons Fiorentina would consider selling for around £30m-£34m (€35m-€40m)
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- By Cosmo Teare
De Gea could DOUBLE pay with Saudi move
David de Gea could be set for an instant return to football after being released by Manchester United this month.
The Spanish stopper was the club's highest earner on £375,000-a-week but United did not renew his deal after setting their sights on Andre Onana.
According to the Daily Star though, De Gea could be set to DOUBLE his salary following 'lucrative' offers from Saudi clubs this summer.
A reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo could be on the cards with Al-Nassr being one of the interested parties.
However the Riyadh based club are currently on a transfer ban owing to outstanding payments – opening the door for other Saudi sides to swoop.
De Gea initially looked set to extend his stay at United – with the stopper being willing to accept a paycut to fight for his place.
But with an agreement near, United withdrew the offer, leading to De Gea walking away from negotiations and ending his 12 year association with the club.
United had initially looked at Everton keeper Jordan Pickford as De Gea's replacement but baulked at the Toffees' £70million price tag.
The club then turned their sights to Onana – and are close to completing a £47m move with the keeper undergoing a medical later this week.
- By Ian Tuckey
Clarets 'eye permanent Lokonga deal'
Burnley are reportedly keen on a permanent deal for Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.
The once-capped Belgian, 23, is keen for regular football, having returned from an indifferent loan spell with Crystal Palace.
And so far it seems newly-promoted Burnley are showing most interest from Prem rivals.
- By Anthony Chapman
Onana set for United medical
Andre Onana is reportedly set to undergo his Manchester United medical tomorrow.
And the goalkeeper’s £47million transfer is expected to be completed in the next 48 hours.
Onana, 27, is finally set to be reunited with former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag after weeks of talks.
United agreed a fee with his club Inter Milan earlier today.
And the Senegalese stopper said goodbye to teammates three days ago after being treated to a farewell dinner at the restaurant of Inter legend Javier Zanetti.
The Times now claims Onana is ready to put the finishing touches on his Red Devils switch.
The ace will undergo a thorough medical on Tuesday.
And he is expected to be confirmed as a new United player by Wednesday at the latest.
Onana’s move picked up speed after David de Gea was released from his contract.
The Spaniard was not offered a new deal despite winning last season’s Golden Glove.
- By Ian Tuckey
Leeds snub £15m Wilfried offer
Leeds have turned down a £15milion Everton offer for reported Arsenal target Wilfried Gnonto.
The 11-cap Italy forward, 19, was a rare bright light as his Elland Road side got relegated.
And the Daily Mail suggest the Toffees have made the first firm move for the ex-FC Zurich whizkid.
It's claimed the Gunners fancy Gnonto as back-up for England wideman Bukayo Saka.
- By Graeme Bryce
Wolves on brink of £8m Elvedi deal
Wolves are closing in on Borussia Monchengladbach's £8million-rated centre-half Nico Elvedi.
The experienced 26-year-old has won 47 caps for Switzerland and has represented his country at the European Championships and World Cup finals.
Julen Lopetegui sees the Bundesliga star as the successor to Nathan Collins, following his £23million move to Brentford, with Wolves also finalising an emotional return for former Molineux favourite Matt Doherty.
Max Kilman remains in talks over a new deal and Lopetegui is also keen to launch a THIRD bid worth almost £25million for Bristol City's England U'20 midfielder Alex Scott, who was voted the Championship's Young Player of the Year last season.
Meanwhile, Premier League newcomers Luton Town and Middlesbrough are weighing up £5million bids for Wolves' Academy graduate Ryan Giles, who was a hit on loan at Boro last season.
- By Martin Lipton
Atalanta flexible over date for selling Rasmus
Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini believes there's no point setting a deadline for selling Manchester United target Rasmus Hojlund in the current transfer window.
The Denmark striker, 20, has reportedly suggested he'd be interested in joining the Red Devils.
Credit: Getty And United's pursuit of Hojlund is thought to have stepped up now a move for Harry Kane seems unlikely.
Bayern Munich are favourites to sign the England skipper amid claims Spurs would fight tooth and nail to avoid selling him to a Prem rival.
Italy24 report Gasperini as saying: “Hojlund? Even if we fix a date, put August 15, the transfer market isn’t over. If an offer arrives, the club, the player, decides later.
“Date? I would put July 31 but realistically there is no possibility of putting it, even Hojlund was like this last year, everything is random.”
- By Martin Lipton
Gunners to demand £50m for Inter target Balogun
Arsenal have placed a £50m price tag on the head of striker Folarin Balogun.
But the Gunners are ready to sell the former England under-21 man despite his goal exploits in France.
Inter Milan head the likely suitors after pulling out of the race for Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku.
Brooklyn-born Balogun, who scored 22 goals on loan at Ligue 1 Reims last season, swapped nationalities to declare for the country of his birth and made his USA debut last month.
Credit: Getty And the 22-year-old appears to be reconciling himself with leaving Arsenal.
He said: “I went away and the point was to prove I could play first- team football.
“I feel I was able to do that and show people I can play at that level.
“With me coming back it's not really much of a situation where I need to try extra hard to prove something. It's a decision that's not really with me. Whatever happens I'm cool with it.”
- By Ian Tuckey
'PSG knew Rashford wanted new Utd deal'
PSG tamed their interest in Marcus Rashford this summer because they knew he wanted a new Manchester United contract.
So says journalist Ben Jacobs as the England striker closes on a five-year deal that could make him United's top-paid player.
It's thought Rashford, 25, rejected offers from Prem rivals and overseas.
And PSG were reportedly one of the keenest clubs – until learning of his desire to extend his stay at Old Trafford.
- By Ian Tuckey
'Mount could have skippered Chelsea'
Chelsea fans will be ‘very upset’ Mason Mount has joined Manchester United – because he could have been Blues' skipper.
That's the verdict of ex-Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit, who believes supporters are saddened by the drain of Academy products.
Former France star Petit told DAZN Bet: "I was certain he would stay at the club.
"To have seen all the speculation for the past six months, for him not to play and then for the club to bring in all of these players is strange.
"I’m sure he must have been tired watching all of these players come in and get the wage level that he has asked for.
"If I’m a Chelsea fan, I would be very upset because he’s an Englishman from the academy.
"Mason Mount is one of a few players who represented the fans in the dressing room and I think he was the future of the club.
"He is definitely a player who could have replaced Cesar Azpilicueta as club captain this summer as well."
- By Ian Tuckey
Folarin and Gunners need 'clean break'
Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit believes Folarin Balogun departing permanently would be best for him AND the Gunners.
The USA striker, 22, has been linked with Inter Milan and Prem clubs following his sensational loan season with Reims.
And ex-Chelsea midfielder Petit told DAZN Bet: "He’s done very well here in France and I know he could be an option.
"But I have been saying for months that the best thing for all parties would be a clean break.
"Arsenal have just signed a new long-term contract with Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus fits so well into how Mikel Arteta wants to play, so they need to buy one more striker or someone who can offer versatility in a wide role as well.
"The more options they have in attack, the better."
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