BAYERN MUNICH manager Thomas Tuchel reportedly met with Harry Kane at his London home last month.
Tottenham are reluctant to sell Kane to Bayern for anything less than £100m, having rejected a £60m bid so far.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are reportedly looking to tie up a deal for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo this week.
The Blues, however, will have to pay out a whopping £80m for the Ecuadorian.
Elsewhere, PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi has broken his silence on Kylian Mbappe.
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Hazard warning
Inter Miami are reportedly chasing the signature of Belgian ace Eden Hazard.
The MLS side are thought to be keen on teaming up the former Chelsea and Real Madrid winger with Lionel Messi.
Hazard, 32, is currently a free agent after seeing his contract at the Los Blancos ripped up at the end of the last season.
Inter Miami have already added Messi to their roster this summer after his contract expired at PSG as well as his former Barcelona team-mate Sergio Busquets.
The club have also been linked with Jordi Alba and Andrés Iniesta, but according to Relevo, the main focus is on Hazard.
However, Hazard has yet to decide on his future in football.
- By Jack Figg
High Rez
Riyad Mahrez has reportedly agreed a stunning £410,000-a-week transfer to Saudi Arabia.
But the winger will not force through a transfer exit after winning the Treble under Pep Guardiola.
Mahrez, 32, has been a key player for City since a £60million move from Leicester in 2018.
The Algeria international has scored 78 games in 236 games at the Emirates, winning four titles and a Champions League in the process.
But Mahrez is now being tipped as the next star to make a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.
Sports Zone claims Al-Ahli have now presented Mahrez with a stunning contract worth £410k per week following initial contact last month.
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Blue deal
Chelsea are set to complete the signing of another wonderkid from a Premier League rival.
The deal comes just days after the Blues sealed a double transfer swoop for two other youngsters.
Chelsea's policy of signing the best young players in Europe to develop for the future has continued.
According to The Athletic, Ishe Samuels-Smith is set to join Chelsea from Everton for a fee in the region of £4million.
The 17-year-old defender has agreed a three-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
He is coming off the back of a strong season for Everton's youth sides and was on the bench for the first team in both the Carabao Cup and Premier League.
- By Jack Figg
Pul steam ahead
AC Milan have upped their offer for Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic to £17million with “negotiations advancing” fast over a transfer deal.
The 24-year-old American winger only has 12 months remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle, Napoli and Juventus have all shown interest in Pulisic over the past year also but have so far failed to produce a serious offer.
It then looked set to come down to a straight fight between Italian side Milan and French club Lyon for his signature.
Milan were ready to pay £12m – but the Blues wanted more after Lyon tabled a bid of at least £21.5m.
However, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has offered an update on the situation and it looks like it is all systems go for the Serie A giants.
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Balo from the other side
Folarin Balogun is reportedly wanted by five clubs.
But the Gunners are determined to cash in on the striker this summer.
And The Mail claims clubs are now circling for Balogun after seeing his results in France.
AC Milan, Inter Milan, RB Leipzig, Monaco and Marseille are all keen on signing the USA international.
And a deal could be on after Balogun entered the final two years of his Gunners contract.
However, Arsenal have no intention of letting their academy ace leave for pennies.
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Prem clubs fight for Jeremie
Arsenal could beat Manchester United to Jeremie Frimpong.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Dutch Under-21 right-back is being linked to a string of top clubs.
And Gunners’ boss Mikel Artta is not ruling out a FOURTH big-money buy – following on from Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber.
- By Ciaran Wiseman
PSG desperate to keep ‘Man Utd target’ Kylian
PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi has broken his silence on Kylian Mbappe.
The club president has sent a brutal message to the contract rebel amid his links to Manchester United.
Mbappe’s future with the French champions remains uncertain after he confirmed he would not be extending his deal beyond next summer.
His stance has left PSG at risk of losing him on a free in 2024 if they cannot negotiate a sale before the end of the transfer window.
The club’s £250million-plus asking price has cooled interest in Mbappe, but Al-Khelaifi is adamant he will not depart for nothing.
He said, via Fabrizio Romano: “Of course we don’t want him to leave for free in 2024.
“Our position is clear. If Kylian wants to stay, we want him to stay. But he needs to sign a new contract. We don’t want to lose the best player in the world for free, it’s impossible.”
Al-Khelaifi also added: “Mbappe has said that he will not leave for free. If he changed his mind, it is not my fault.”
- By Ciaran Wiseman
Dec could de dealt an 8 rather than a 6
Declan Rice could be given a new position by Mikel Arteta when he completes his move to Arsenal.
The £105million man has been tipped to fire Arsenal to the Premier League title in a shock role.
Rice is on the verge of completing his move to the Gunners after an agreement was finally reached with West Ham United.
The agreement over the fee and payment structure on Tuesday has cleared the way for Rice to have a medical after already finalising personal terms.
With the impending departure of Granit Xhaka, Rice has been tipped to replace the Swiss midfielder and take up a new role.
Having previously starred for West Ham in a two-man midfield in front of the defence, Rice would slot into the left side of a three if he takes up Xhaka’s position.
The new role would see the 24-year-old play as a number eight, rather than as a number six, where he has featured so far in his career.
Instead of receiving the ball deep in his own half, the England star would pick the ball up facing the opposition in the final third.
He would also be expected to attack the box from deep in the opposition half as Arsenal look to breakdown the defence.
His potential new role comes as he prepares to join a team who enjoy more possession than the Hammers and play with a different style.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Ten Hag tells Mount why he signed him
Erik ten Hag has told Mason Mount that he wants him to be a “very important” player for Manchester United.
The England international joined the Red Devils in a £60million deal that will see him earn roughly £250,000 per week.
Mount, 24, has signed a five-year deal with Man United following his switch from Chelsea.
He will become another midfield option for Ten Hag, who is planning for a new Premier League season alongside a campaign in the Champions League.
Mount will likely challenge Scott McTominay, Fred and Christian Eriksen for a spot in the starting eleven alongside Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.
Now Ten Hag has confirmed that he has big plans for the midfielder during their first meeting since the transfer went through.
He told Mount: “I want you to be a very important player for this team.”
In response, Mount looked ready to go as he replied: “Cheers, gaffer, thank you.
“I better go and get on the pitch now. Get my boots on.”
Mount will be able to add goals and assists to the Man United midfield, as he managed 58 goals and contributed 53 assists in 279 club appearances.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Inter beat Prem giants to Davide
Sassuolo’s Italy midfielder Davide Frattesi has joined Inter Milan despite reported interest from Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea and Brighton.
It’s understood the Gunners sent scouts to watch the 23-year-old last season.
But Sassuolo chief executive Giovanni Carnevali confirmed Frattesi has switched Serie A clubs.
Carnevali said: “It’s done, he signed a short while ago.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
No need to Google yourself this time
Marcus Thuram once had to Google himself to to prove his identity to San Siro security before playing against Inter Milan.
However, the Manchester United target has now joined the same Italian club from Borussia Monchengladbach.
Thuram – son of French World Cup winner Lilian – turned up at the San Siro in 2020 ahead of a Champions League clash to represent Borussia Monchengladbach against Inter Milan.
However, the tight security blocked his entrance, leading him to google himself.
And the club's official Twitter account tweeted about the exchange with photos of Thuram searching his own name online, before later deleting the post.
The mix-up was possibly caused by Thuram, 25, sporting a face mask amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fortunately, Thuram was eventually allowed in to take his place alongside boss Marco Rose for a press conference before the match.
Gladbach missed out on the chance of getting some cash for Thuram in January as they decided to keep him until the end of the season.
The forward was a transfer target of Manchester United following his impressive performances in Germany.
- By Ciaran Wiseman
Ishe set to be third wonderkid to join Chelsea
Chelsea are set to complete the signing of a third wonderkid from a Premier League rival.
According to The Athletic, Ishe Samuels-Smith is set to join Chelsea from Everton for a fee in the region of £4million.
The 17-year-old defender has agreed a three-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
He is coming off the back of a strong season for Everton's youth sides and was on the bench for the first team in both the Carabao Cup and Premier League.
Portuguese winger Diego Moreira joined from Benfica in a deal that left Chelsea fans stunned.
His arrival came just hours after the Blues sealed a move bringing Alex Matos to the club from Norwich City.
- By Ian Tuckey
Miami want Hazard to link with Messi
Inter Miami reportedly want free agent Eden Hazard – to link with Lionel Messi.
David Beckham's MLS side hope to dissuade the ex Real Madrid and Chelsea wideman from retiring aged just 32.
Miami have already brought in PSG legend Messi plus his former Barcelona team-mate Sergio Busquets this summer.
Jordi Alba and Andres Iniesta have also been linked to Becks' outfit.
Relevo say the main focus is on Hazard – but add he is considering hanging up his boots and staying in Spain.
If the Belgian did agree to join Miami, he would take up one of the three Designated Player spots – players who can be paid more than the league's salary cap.
That could result in Joseph Martínez and Rodolfo Pizarro accepting a wage cut – or leaving the club.
- By Ian Tuckey
Arsenal and Utd both in for Frimpong
Arsenal could beat Manchester United to Jeremie Frimpong.
Bayer Leverkusen's Dutch Under-21 right-back is being linked to a string of top clubs.
And Gunners' boss Mikel Artta is not ruling out a FOURTH big-money buy – following on from Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Levy 'fuming at Bayern over Kane'
Daniel Levy is reportedly fuming with Bayern Munich for talking to Harry Kane behind his back.
According to reports in Germany, the Tottenham chairman wants to "bleed" the Bundesliga side to sell this star striker.
BILD have reported that Levy has made his disapproval of Bayern's tactics to his "circle of friends".
To Levy's disapproval, Kane is believed to have agreed personal terms with the German outfit.
It is also suggested that manager Thomas Tuchel has met with Kane and talked about winning the Champions League.
Bayern have seen a bid of £60million rejected for the England international.
And the report claims that if the club were to convince Spurs to sell this summer, then they would have to offer much more.
BILD states that Bayern will have to offer upwards of £100m to seal a move.
Considering Kane is in the last year of his contract in North London, the fee would prove to be quite high as he would be a free agent next summer.
The report also suggests that Levy will block a move to Bayern due to the club's "transfer misconduct".
- By Ciaran Wiseman
Gr-eight new role for Rice?
Declan Rice could be given a new position by Mikel Arteta when he completes his move to Arsenal.
The £105million man has been tipped to fire Arsenal to the Premier League title in a shock role.
Rice is on the verge of completing his move to the Gunners after an agreement was finally reached with West Ham United.
The agreement over the fee and payment structure on Tuesday has cleared the way for Rice to have a medical after already finalising personal terms.
With the impending departure of Granit Xhaka, Rice has been tipped to replace the Swiss midfielder and take up a new role.
Having previously starred for West Ham in a two-man midfield in front of the defence, Rice would slot into the left side of a three if he takes up Xhaka's position.
The new role would see the 24-year-old play as a number eight, rather than as a number six, where he has featured so far in his career.
Instead of receiving the ball deep in his own half, the England star would pick the ball up facing the opposition in the final third.
He would also be expected to attack the box from deep in the opposition half as Arsenal look to breakdown the defence.
His potential new role comes as he prepares to join a team who enjoy more possession than the Hammers and play with a different style.
- By Justin Allen
Addicks in advanced talks to sign Dabo
Charlton are in advanced talks to sign former Coventry defender Fankaty Dabo on a free transfer.
Dabo, 27, was released by the Sky Blues just days after missing the penalty in the play-off final shootout that cost them a place in the Premier League against Luton at Wembley.
The right-back, who started his career at Chelsea, has spent the last four seasons at Coventry and he played a key role in their promotion to the Championship in the 2019/20 season.
A number of clubs have expressed an interest in Dabo, but Charlton have moved quickly to offer the ex-Chelsea youngster a return to London.
- By Graeme Bryce
Atletico land Soyuncu
Former Leicester City defender Caglar Soyuncu has joined Atletico Madrid on a four-year deal.
The 27-year-old Turkish international cost the Foxes £19million when he joined from Freiburg in 2018.
But after winning the FA Cup and Community Shield in 2021, Soyuncu walked out for free this summer when his contract expired in June.
He fell out of favour with Brendan Rodgers and, although interim manager Dean Smith handed him a recall at the end of the season, Soyuncu's heart was already set on a move to the Madrid giants.
- By Ian Tuckey
Galatasaray and West Ham trail Tavares
West Ham and Galatasaray are trailing Nuno Tavares – but the Arsenal left-back reckons he can do better.
That's the claim from Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb as the 23-year-old faces an Emirates exit.
The Gunners reportedly value the former Portugal Under-21 star at 25million euros – just over £21m.
The ex-Benfica ace spent last season on loan at Marseille.
But despite his erratic recent fortunes, TuttoMercatoWeb suggest he is "waiting for more important" clubs than the Hammers and Turkish side Galatasaray to show interest.
- By Ciaran Wiseman
Mount's dad had secret role in deal
Mason Mount's dad played a secret role in finally sealing his transfer to Manchester United.
The deal had looked in doubt after Chelsea dug their heels in over the fee following Mount's contract row.
Mount completed his £60million move to Old Trafford on Wednesday morning, signing a five-year deal with the Red Devils.
The move had been at risk of collapsing after Chelsea rejected a £55million bid from United last month.
However, the two clubs finally reached an agreement to allow the deal to be finalised, thanks in part to the player's dad, Tony Mount.
According to The Athletic, Tony stepped in as United looked ready to walk away from the deal.
In a phone call with Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, he smoothed over the cracks to help reach an agreement.
Chelsea's owners had been unwilling to budge from their valuation of £70million plus add-ons for Mount.
The report adds that the conversation has been credited with getting talks re-started before the deal was completed.
- By Ian Tuckey
Gunners tipped to dip Aur in for Tchouameni
Ex-Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell reckons his old club could be seriously chasing Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
Gunners' boss Mikel Arteta is expected to sign another central player to complement incoming £105million ace Declan Rice
Credit: Rex And France anchorman Tchouameni, 23, has been linked with Premier League clubs.
Campbell told The Highbury Squad. “What would you say if the interest in Tchouameni is real?
“I am asking the question. What would you say if it’s real? Potentially, they are knocking on the door.
“Arsenal have made a statement signing [in Rice] already. But I want them to force it home with another marquee signing.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Ten Hag tells Mount why he signed him
Erik ten Hag has told Mason Mount that he wants him to be a "very important" player for Manchester United.
The England international joined the Red Devils in a £60million deal that will see him earn roughly £250,000 per week.
Mount, 24, has signed a five-year deal with Man United following his switch from Chelsea.
He will become another midfield option for Ten Hag, who is planning for a new Premier League season alongside a campaign in the Champions League.
Mount will likely challenge Scott McTominay, Fred and Christian Eriksen for a spot in the starting eleven alongside Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.
Now Ten Hag has confirmed that he has big plans for the midfielder during their first meeting since the transfer went through.
He told Mount: "I want you to be a very important player for this team."
In response, Mount looked ready to go as he replied: "Cheers, gaffer, thank you.
"I better go and get on the pitch now. Get my boots on."
Mount will be able to add goals and assists to the Man United midfield, as he managed 58 goals and contributed 53 assists in 279 club appearances.
- By Ciaran Wiseman
PSG chief's brutal message to Mbappe
PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi has broken his silence on Kylian Mbappe.
The club president has sent a brutal message to the contract rebel amid his links to Manchester United.
Mbappe's future with the French champions remains uncertain after he confirmed he would not be extending his deal beyond next summer.
His stance has left PSG at risk of losing him on a free in 2024 if they cannot negotiate a sale before the end of the transfer window.
The club's £250million-plus asking price has cooled interest in Mbappe, but Al-Khelaifi is adamant he will not depart for nothing.
He said, via Fabrizio Romano: "Of course we don't want him to leave for free in 2024.
"Our position is clear. If Kylian wants to stay, we want him to stay. But he needs to sign a new contract. We don’t want to lose the best player in the world for free, it’s impossible."
Al-Khelaifi also added: "Mbappe has said that he will not leave for free. If he changed his mind, it is not my fault."
- By Henry Tomlinson
Felix hint over joining another London club
Joao Felix has hinted at a shock transfer across London.
The Portugual attacker spent the second half of last season on loan at Chelsea from Atletico Madrid.
Felix, 23, netted four goals in 16 Premier League appearances as he could not inspire the Blues to a resurgence up the league table.
It was thought he could permanently move to Stamford Bridge this summer, but a deal appears unlikely with Chelsea pursuing other targets. Felix, however, has now hinted at a move to the Blues' London rivals, West Ham.
Chelsea reject Joao Felix hints at shock Premier League transfer as he wears London rivals’ shirt in training clip
He was filmed practising his skills by football agent Miguel Gomes while wearing the Hammers' third kit from last season. In the video, Felix can be seen taking part in a shooting drill, scoring three out of his five attempts.
It is the same shirt they wore as they won the Conference League and had West Ham star Said Benrahma's name on the back.
Felix only played against West Ham once last season, in a match at the London Stadium that ended 1-1, with the hosts in their traditional claret and blue shirt.
This means that Felix would not have gotten his hands on the shirt with a typical swap at the end of the game with the Algerian winger.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Felix hint over joining another London club
Joao Felix has hinted at a shock transfer across London.
The Portugual attacker spent the second half of last season on loan at Chelsea from Atletico Madrid.
Felix, 23, netted four goals in 16 Premier League appearances as he could not inspire the Blues to a resurgence up the league table.
It was thought he could permanently move to Stamford Bridge this summer, but a deal appears unlikely with Chelsea pursuing other targets. Felix, however, has now hinted at a move to the Blues' London rivals, West Ham.
Chelsea reject Joao Felix hints at shock Premier League transfer as he wears London rivals’ shirt in training clip
He was filmed practising his skills by football agent Miguel Gomes while wearing the Hammers' third kit from last season. In the video, Felix can be seen taking part in a shooting drill, scoring three out of his five attempts.
It is the same shirt they wore as they won the Conference League and had West Ham star Said Benrahma's name on the back.
Felix only played against West Ham once last season, in a match at the London Stadium that ended 1-1, with the hosts in their traditional claret and blue shirt.
This means that Felix would not have gotten his hands on the shirt with a typical swap at the end of the game with the Algerian winger.
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