BAYERN MUNICH are so confident of agreeing a deal for Harry Kane this summer that they have found a house for the Spurs star, according to reports.
Elsewhere, Chelsea have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Moises Caicedo as it looks like Brighton may have found somewhat of a replacement.
According to The Athletic, Brighton have reached an agreement in principle with Ajax for the transfer of Mohammed Kudus.
And Man City have confirmed the signing of Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig for a reported £78million fee.
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- By Dylan Terry
England 0-0 Nigeria (England win 4-2 on penalties)
England booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a nail-biting shootout victory over Nigeria.
The Lionesses survived a tough and gruelling extra time period with 10 women after Lauren James' red card for stamping on Michelle Alozie.
But two missed spot kicks from Nigeria meant Georgia Stanway's miss did not matter as Sarina Wiegman's side progress through to the last eight.
- By Dylan Terry
Saudi clubs eye De Bruyne
The Saudi Pro League are allegedly targeting another huge transfer swoop for a Premier League mega-star.
We reported earlier how Liverpool are bracing themselves amid news that they are about to receive a £60million offer for Mohamed Salah from Al-Ittihad.
And reports have now emerged that Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne is the next star that the Middle East have their eyes on.
The Daily Mirror has claimed De Bruyne is one of the men that Saudi club Al-Ittihad have their sights set on.
They state that next summer is when they are plotting to swoop for the 32-year-old Belgian playmaker.
The reigning champions of the Middle East country have already snapped up Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Jota.
- By Dylan Terry
James sent off for stamp against Nigeria
Lauren James was sent off in the first half of England's World Cup last-16 tie for STAMPING one of Nigeria's players.
James was given her marching orders in the dying moments of the second half for needlessly stepping on Michelle Alozie.
James ended up on top of the Nigeria striker after a tussle for the ball.
But as she rose, she foolishly stepped on Alozie's back – although the ref didn't initially spot the incident.
After a VAR review, she was dismissed.
England are currently in extra time after a goalless 90 minutes at the World Cup in Australia.
- By Dylan Terry
Forest agree deal for Arsenal keeper Turner
Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement to sign Matt Turner from Arsenal.
The development is a huge hint that David Raya is set to complete his move to the Gunners.
Arsenal have been locked in talks with Brentford over a deal for the Spanish goalkeeper.
Despite having their £23million opening bid rejected, negotiations are advancing with Raya into the final year of his contract.
He is understood to have already agreed personal terms as Arsenal prepare to make him their replacement for Turner.
According to The Athletic, the USA international will have a medical with Forest on Monday.
- By Dylan Terry
Varane slams new added time rules
Raphael Varane has slammed the FA over new rule changes that will see the Premier League add on more minutes to games.
The new set of rule changes seek to curb the amount of time wasting by following the 2022 World Cup's lead which saw long periods of added time become common place.
He wrote on Twitter: "We had a meeting last week with the FA. They recommended from the referees new decisions and rules.
"From the managers and players, we have shared our concerns for many years now that there are too many games, the schedule is overcrowded, and it’s at a dangerous level for players physical and mental well-being.
"Despite our previous feedbacks, they have now recommended for next season: longer games, more intensity, and less emotions to be shown by players. We just want to be in good condition on the pitch to give 100% to our club and fans. Why are our opinions not being heard?
"As a player I feel very privileged to do the job I love every day but I feel these changes are damaging our game. We want to be at our maximum level, the best we can be and put on amazing performances for fans to celebrate every week.
"I believe it is important that we, players and managers, highlight these important issues as we want to protect the game we love and give the fans our best."
- By Dylan Terry
Jorginho linked with Arsenal exit
Jorginho could be on the verge of leaving Arsenal just SEVEN MONTHS after joining the club.
Mikel Arteta forked out £12million to Chelsea for the Italian international midfielder back in January.
But the 31-year-old has struggled to impress in his 16 appearances and did not feature in the Community Shield on Sunday.
Now Turkish outlet TRTSPOR have claimed that the star wants to leave the Emirates.
They state that Jorginho has already told Arsenal of his desire to depart before the summer transfer window closes.
And they add that Turkish giants Fenerbahce, who face Maribor in a Europa Conference League qualifier on Thursday, want to sign the experienced ace and have enquired about his availability.
- By Dylan Terry
Al-Ittifaq prepare lucrative Salah offer
Liverpool are allegedly bracing themselves amid news that the Saudi Pro League are targeting another one of their stars.
A shock report has emerged stating that the Reds are about to receive a £60million offer for superstar Mohamed Salah from Al-Ittihad.
The reigning champions of the Middle East country have already snapped up Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Jota so far this summer.
Now Saudi television station Al-Riyadiah are claiming that Al-Ittihad are now in talks with Salah’s representatives over a potential move.
They state that they are willing to offer the Egyptian a whopping £155m in wages over a two-year deal.
And they added that a bid of £60m will soon be submitted to Liverpool for the forward.
- By Dylan Terry
Mbappe will NOT train with PSG squad
Kylian Mbappe will NOT train with the rest of the Paris Saint-Germain squad when he returns from holiday amid uncertainty over his future.
Mbappe, 24, whose contract expires next summer, is refusing to sign a new deal with the French champions.
As a result, PSG are trying to sell the forward in the current window to avoid losing him on a free in 2024.
He was left out of their pre-season tour of Asia and was seen relaxing on holiday in Sardinia.
And now it has been widely reported he will be training with the "loft'" group rather than the "A" group – which consists of players who could feature for the first team.
The news comes as Luis Enrique's side prepare to kick off their Ligue 1 campaign at home to Lorient on Saturday.
- By Kostas Lianos
Taking the Mit
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will move for Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma next after finally landing Josko Gvardiol.
Mitoma is on the radar with a five-year contract offer still to be signed at the Amex Stadium, while his current deal has two years left.
Guardiola wants to bring in a new winger after Riyad Mahrez’s £30million move to Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ahli.
The ex-Barcelona boss is a big fan of the Japan international, who can play on either flank.
The Spanish tactician even singled the 26-year-old out for praise during City’s pre-season Far East tour this summer.
- By Kostas Lianos
Bayern find house for Kane
Bayern Munich are so confident of landing Tottenham superstar Harry Kane this summer that they have found him a house.
Accoding to The Mirror, Bayern have reserved a luxury Bavarian villa in a "millionaire's enclave" on the outskirts of the city.
If Kane is to take the German champions up on their offer, he will be neighbours with the club's former chairman Karl-Heinz Rumenigge as well as ex-Manchester City star Leroy Sane who also plays at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern are now ramping up pressure on Spurs chairman Daniel Levy to get the deal finalised.
The Bavarians are also holding talks with the striker's camp about reserving a number for the England captain and booking him a seat in the dressing room.
- By Kostas Lianos
Josko Gvardiol details
Manchester City confirmed the signing of Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig for £78million.
Gvardiol penned a five-year deal with City and attended the Community Shield at Wembley as he watched the match from the stands.
The Croatia International becomes the second most expensive defender of all time behind Manchester United's Harry Maguire, who moved to Old Trafford from Leicester for £80m in 2019.
The centre-back is the Citizens' second signing of the summer after fellow Croatian Mateo Kovacic arrived from Chelsea for £30m.
- By Kostas Lianos
Moises Caicedo boost
Brighton have reached a deal to sign Ajax star Mohammed Kudus for £39million as a potential replacement for Chelsea target Moises Caicedo.
The Blues had four bids rejected for Caicedo this summer and are understood to be preparing a fresh £90m offer.
According to The Athletic, however, the Seagulls have reached an agreement in principle with the Amsterdam giants to land Kudus, who was previously linked with Arsenal and Manchester United.
The deal consists of a club record £34.5m initial fee, with the midfielder's transfer rising to a total of £39m with add-ons.
Credit: Getty - By Kostas Lianos
It'll cost Lew
Sheffield United must splash a hefty £10million to buy Lewis O’Brien after Nottingham Forest snubbed a loan.
Forest will not help out their newly-promoted Premier League rivals with a temporary deal for O'Brien, 24.
Nottingham poached the midfielder from Huddersfield after beating the Terriers in the 2022 play-off final.
But he failed to nail down a regular spot as Forest signed an incredible 30-plus players for their Prem return.
The 24-year-old was left exiled for the second half of the season after a paperwork issue meant a loan to Blackburn fell through on January deadline day.
- By Kostas Lianos
Aymeric Laporte boost
Arsenal have received a boost in their bid to land Manchester City star Aymeric Laporte.
According to the Mirror, City are looking to cash in on Laporte, valuing him at £30million, but they would rather sell to a foreign club.
The Gunners have been one of the teams linked with the centre-back after the Citizens landed Josko Gvardiol.
Tottenham have also shown interest and both rivals have been handed a renewed chance of landing the Spain international.
- By Kostas Lianos
Takeover edging close
Manchester United are convinced they will get a deal done by November to sell the club to leading bidder Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, reports SunSport’s Neil Custis.
There have been accusations that the Glazers have been dragging their heels in talks but those negotiations are understood to have taken a big leap forward recently, with a £6billion sale now close.
Sheikh Jassim’s camp has been doing due diligence ahead of a final formal offer.
They are ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the race with fans fearing that his Ineos group would still allow the Glazers a minority holding of the club.
- By Kostas Lianos
Che on his way
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson wants Southampton star Che Adams as Jean-Philippe Mateta heads for the exit, reports SunSport's Alan Nixon.
Hodgson is keen to recruit Adams, who can leave relegated Saints for the right price and also interests Wolves and Bournemouth.
The 27-year-old is the kind of strong frontrunner that th75-year-old could do with.
And the Sctoaldn international will also be needed if Mateta, 26, moves in this window with RB Leipzig and Genoa interested.
Palace could do the Adams deal if they sell the Frenchman for a similar price – both are in the £15million range.
Credit: Getty - By Kostas Lianos
Bayern Munich eye Tchouameni
Bayern Munich are planning a late summer move for Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni.
Tchouameni has been previously linked with Arsenal during the summer transfer window.
According to Diario Sport, Bayern are now monitoring the midfielder’s situation with interest, along with Manchester United.
The same report adds that the Bavarians have already reached out to Real after manager Thomas Tuchel stated he is lacking a defensive midfielder.
Los Blancos are unlikely to sanction a sale, unless Bayern at least match the €80million (£69m) they paid Monaco for the 23-year-old last summer.
- By Kostas Lianos
Ty, oh my
Chelsea are looking to complete the signing of Leeds ace Tyler Adams ahead of Premier League kick-off.
The Blues plan to take advantage of Adams' relegation release clause at Elland Road.
The midfielder is available for just £20million after the Whites were relegated to the Championship last season.
According to the Daily Mail, the West Londoners plan on triggering the clause to add the USA international to their ranks.
The report adds that the deal will not impact Chelsea's pursuit of Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
- By Kostas Lianos
Arsenal win the Community Shield
Arsenal have ended Manchester City's dominant run by winning the Community Shield.
It looked like City would add to their Treble triumph when Cole Palmer opened the scoring on 77 minutes after an assist by Kevin De Bruyne.
The Citizens looked set for a major victory until Bukayo Saka set Leandro Trossard up in the 11th minute of stoppage time.
Fabio Vieira then scored the crucial penalty after De Bruyne and Rodri missed their spot-kicks.
Follow all the reaction on SunSport’s live blog coverage HERE
- By Kostas Lianos
Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City
Arsenal put a halt on Manchester City’s hopes of adding the Community Shield to their Treble triumph with a dramatic late equaliser by Leandro Trossard.
City opened the scoring with Cole Palmer on 77 minutes after an assist by usual suspect Kevin De Bruyne.
But Trossard kept the Gunners alive in the 11th minute of stoppage time with a fine finish after an assist by Bukayo Saka.
Off to penalties!
Follow all the action on SunSport’s live blog coverage HERE
Credit: Getty - By Kostas Lianos
Taking the Mit
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will move for Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma next after finally landing Josko Gvardiol.
Mitoma is also on the radar with a five-year contract offer still to be signed at the Amex Stadium, while his current deal has two years left.
Guardiola wants to bring in a new winger after Riyad Mahrez’s £30million move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli and he is a big fan of the Japan international, who can play on either flank.
The Spanish tactician even singled the 26-year-old out for praise during City’s pre-season Far East tour.
- By Kostas Lianos
Bayern find house for Kane
Bayern Munich are so confident of agreeing a deal for Tottenham superstar Harry Kane this summer that they have found him a house.
Accoding to The Daily Mirror, Bayern have reserved a luxury Bavarian villa in a "millionaire's enclave" on the outskirts of the city.
If Kane is to take the German champions up on the offer, he will be neighbours with the club's former chairman Karl-Heinz Rumenigge as well as ex-Manchester City star Leroy Sane.
Bayern are now ramping up pressure on Spurs chairman Daniel Levy to get the deal done.
The Bavarians are also holding talks with the star striker's camp about reserving a number for the England captain and reserving him a seat in the dressing room.
- By Kostas Lianos
Josko Gvardiol details
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig for £78million.
Gvardiol, 21, has penned a five-year deal with City and is currently at Wembley watching his new team take on Arsenal at the Community Shield.
The Croatia International becomes the second most expensive defender of all time behind Manchester United's Harry Maguire, who moved to Old Trafford for £80m in 2019.
The centre-back is Man City's second signing of the summer after fellow Croatian Mateo Kovacic arrived from Chelsea for £30m.
- By Kostas Lianos
Moises Caicedo boost
Brighton have reached an agreement to sign Ajax star Mohammed Kudus for £39million as a potential replacement for Chelsea target Moises Caicedo.
The Blues have had four bids rejected for Caicedo this summer and are understood to be preparing a fresh £90m offer.
According to The Athletic, however, the Seagulls have reached an agreement in principle with the Amsterdam outfit to land Kudus, who was previously linked with Arsenal and Manchester United.
The deal consists of a club record £34.5m initial fee, with the midfielder's transfer rising to £39m with add-ons.
Credit: Getty - By Dylan Terry
Kane scores hat-trick for Spurs
Harry Kane's Tottenham future may well be up in the air, but he has not let that impact him this afternoon.
Spurs' all-time record scorer has bagged a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly against Shakhtar Donetsk.
And Ange Postecoglou's men are winning 3-1 in their penultimate match before the Premier League campaign gets underway – with less than 10 minutes remaining.
But was that Kane's last game for Tottenham? Bayern Munich have reportedly set the club a Friday deadline to respond to their latest offer.
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