CHELSEA are reportedly getting closer to agreeing personal terms with Brighton's Moises Caicedo, but have yet to make a bid for the midfielder.
Meanwhile, Declan Rice stills wants to join Arsenal – even though Manchester City are set to join the battle for his signature.
West Ham are expecting the treble winners to bid for their £100million plus rated captain having already rejected two bids from Arsenal.
In other news, Ilkay Gundogan has reportedly agreed a three-year deal with Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Tottenham have reached a verbal agreement to sign Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
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Tonali to Toon
AC Milan midfielder is closing in on a move to Newcastle.
The two clubs have reportedly reached a verbal agreement over a £60m move.
Representatives are supposedly heading for Romania today, where the player is for the Under-21 Euros with Italy.
- By Chisanga Malata
Partey stops now
Italian Juventus are reportedly closing in on Thomas Partey.
Premier League giants Arsenal stunningly put the Ghana international on their for-sale list in anticipation of signing Declan Rice.
Reports in Italy this week claimed the midfielder was sounding out an offer from Juve.
And according to Sky Sports Italia, the Old Lady have agreed personal terms with Partey’s team.
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Mason Mount latest
Manchester United are said to be "close" to sealing a deal for Mason Mount.
The Red Devils have been locked in talks with Chelsea over a deal for the England international, who has a year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
And The Mirror claim the two sides have reached a “middle ground” which could expedite the midfielder’s proposed move to Old Trafford.
- By Chisanga Malata
Spurs swoop
Tottenham are hoping to complete the signing of Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario – and keep him out of the clutches of Inter Milan, SunSport’s Tom Barclay reports.
Vicario, 26, is close to a £16.3milion switch from Serie A side Empoli to North London.
It is widely believed in his homeland that Inter were lining up a move for the stopper should Chelsea target Andre Onana leave this summer – so Spurs have moved quickly.
- By Chisanga Malata
City 'close' to sealing Rice deal
Manchester City are confident of stealing Declan Rice from under Arsenal's noses, it's been claimed.
The Premier League champions recently entered the race to sign the England international – who is the North Londoners' top priority this summer.
City, however, have yet to launch a bid for Rice's services.
But Sky Italia claim the treble winners have a growing "confidence in the closing of the definitive agreement" with West Ham for the 24-year-old.
- By Chisanga Malata
Captain Fantastic
Mikel Arteta reportedly sees Declan Rice as a future leader of his Arsenal squad.
The Gunners have tabled two bids for the West Ham and England midfielder but have had both of their approaches knocked back.
Arteta is understood to be a big admirer of the 24-year-old, who according to the Daily Mail, he views as a future captain of the club.
Arsenal are set to return with an improved offer for Rice due to the fear of being gazumped by Premier League champions Manchester City.
- By Chisanga Malata
Partey pooped
Thomas Partey has reportedly agreed a deal to join Italian giants Juventus.
The midfielder has seemingly been deemed to be surplus to requirements by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
Reports in Italy claimed the Ghanaian was sounding out an offer from Juve.
And according to Sky Sports Italia, Partey's team have hashed out personal terms with the Old Lady.
- By Chisanga Malata
Arsenal's Havertz swoop slammed
Arsenal's imminent signing of Kai Havertz has been slammed by Gabriel Agbonlahor, who has claimed their pursuit of the German shows they haven't "learned their lesson" in the transfer market.
He told Football Insider: “I don’t understand that transfer it's very strange.
“Arsenal haven’t learned their lesson with transfers, Kai Havertz is not a clinical striker.
“He is not an out-and-out number nine, which what Arsenal need as they currently have Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah but require an upgrade on them.
“It would be a wrong deal for the Gunners, and I am sure that their fans would agree.”
- By Chisanga Malata
Arsenal pull out of race for midfielder
Arsenal have reportedly ended their interest in Moises Caicedo.
The Gunners were interested in signing the Brighton midfielder in January but a deal never came to fruition.
Mikel Arteta was understood to be keen on renewing his interest in the Ecuadorian this month.
But according to Football Insider, the North Londoners have ended their pursuit of the Seagulls star.
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Rice urged to force move
Declan Rice has been urged to force West Ham's hand and "kick off" to get his desired move to Arsenal.
During an appearance on talkSPORT, Danny Murphy said:"As of now City aren’t in, so Arsenal don’t have to rush it,’ the former midfielder said.
"It gets to a point where Declan has a decision to make, and that and that means has he got the courage to kick off to get out if he needs to.
"You have to be Craig Bellamy, Joey Barton. You have to look after yourself.
"I only had it once in my career and you have to be able to follow through."
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United urged to look at Kane alternative
Manchester United have been urged to turn their attention to signing Victor Osimhen if they end up being snubbed by Harry Kane.
During the latest episode of Vibe with Five podcast, former Red Devil Rio Ferdinand said: “I’d sign Kane in a heartbeat.
“he has gone under the radar because of [Erling] Haaland but I am not waiting and playing games in July.
“If he said no, I’d move straight on to Osimhen. Even if he’s £150m, do it.
“Look at the market. Who else is there? There’s no one ready-made.”
- By Chisanga Malata
City tipped to snap up Rice
Manchester City will pip Arsenal to the signature of Declan Rice.
That's according to former West Ham ace Nigel Reo-Coker, who told the BBC: "Where is he going?
"That is going to be interesting because it’s the midfielders market this year.
"Personally, I think he wants to go to Arsenal, but I think West Ham won’t make it easy for him.
"There is real interest from Manchester City too with the situation with [Ilkay] Gundogan and [Bernardo] Silva.
"I do personally believe there is strong interest from there, but I could see him going to Man City if I’m honest. That’s just my personal opinion."
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Rice makes his decision
Declan Rice still wants to join Arsenal – even though Manchester City are set to join the battle for his signature, reports SunSport's Jack Rosser.
West Ham are expecting the treble winners to bid for their £100million-plus rated captain having already rejected two bids from Arsenal.
Should they accept an offer from Pep Guardiola's side that the Gunners are unwilling to match, the decision will not be down to Rice.
However, the England midfielder is aiming to stay in London and has been keen on a move to Arsenal since their interest became clear.
- By Kostas Lianos
Axel Disasi hijack
Manchester United may face competition for Monaco star Axel Disasi by Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.
According to RMC Sport reporter Fabrice Hawkins, United manager Erik ten Hag is set to speak to Disasi in the coming days.
Hawkins adds that the Ligue 1 club will discuss a deal worth around £34million for the centre-back.
The journalist also claims that Arsenal and Chelsea admire the France international and are monitoring his current situation.
The Gunners are prioritising a move for Ajax star Jurrien Timber but the Blues have a vacancy at the back after allowing Kalidou Koulibaly to depart for Saudi Arabia.
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Everton captain quits
Tom Davies has quit boyhood club Everton after turning down a new contract.
Davies played 179 games for the Toffees after joining their academy aged 11.
The 24-year-old was offered the opportunity to stay and fight for his place at Goodison Park.
But after starting just four Premier League games last season, the former England youth international has opted to move elsewhere in search of more regular minutes.
The midfielder became the Merseysiders' youngest ever captain in 2018, when he skippered his side in a League Cup clash with Rotherham aged just 20.
Davies went on to wear the armband on a further five occasions in the Premier League.
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Ward-Prose's Prem return
Fulham are keen on signing Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse this summer.
Ward-Prowse was relegated to the Championship last term as his side finished bottom with just 25 points.
West Ham have been linked with the England international during the summer transfer window.
According to the Independent, Fulham have now entered the mix for the midfielder's signature.
Chelsea's Mount stance
Chelsea won't sell Mason Mount unless their valuation of the England midfielder is met – despite his contract situation.
Mount has a year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge and is keen to move on to pastures new.
United have had two bids rejected for the midfielder, who Chelsea – according to The Guardian – won't sell for a penny less than £70million.
Walk the line
Kop chief Jurgen Klopp has been urged to swoop for Kyle Walker – whose future with Manchester City is up in the air.
Former Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam told 888sport: "I think playing Trent in midfield is something Liverpool might want to look at.
"He’s having a big impact on matches, as we saw for England this week, and I think he’s the best passer at the football club in terms of his range and what types of passes he can play.
"If you can get that from a central position, then it opens up everything for everybody else.
“If they’re looking to do that, then they’d need to bring another right back in.
"It looks like Kyle Walker is possibly going to leave Manchester City – that’s someone for me who they could try and have a look at".
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Tom Davies has left boyhood club Everton after turning down a new contract.
The midfielder played 179 games for the Toffees after joining their academy aged 11.
But he's decided to move on to pastures new.
Everton's director of football Kevin Thelwell said: "We respect his decision and thank him for his service and commitment.
"We offered Tom a new contract but he feels he has reached the stage in his career where he needs regular first-team football and, as a result, he wants to look at alternative options."
Manchester United starlet confirms exit
Zidane Iqbal has issued an emotional farewell message to Manchester United fans ahead of his move to FC Utrecht.
The midfielder wrote on Instagram: “Emotions often cannot be expressed in words, however, I will try my best.
“Manchester United has been my home since I was five years old. Alongside my family, this club has developed me into the person that I am today.
“From the Cliff to Carrington then to the Theatre of Dreams, I have so many incredible memories of my fifteen years associated with this amazing club.
“I have had the opportunity to play with so many teammates that I will now always call friends, and worked with coaches who always supported me in so many different ways.
“There are too many people to thank. Kitmen, physios, teachers, chiefs, nutritionists, security staff, coaches and everyone else in between, they’ve all played their role in making me the player that I am today.
“They know who they are and know how much they mean to me and my family. We’ll be forever grateful.
“The time is right to go and take on a new challenge. It is one that I cannot wait for and I’ll be applying myself with the same level of desire, determination and dedication that has taken me this far in my career.
“This is a perfect opportunity and I cannot wait to get started.”
United told they're overpaying for Mount
Manchester United have been told not to pay more than £40million to sign Mason Mount from Chelsea.
Ex-Aston Villa star Gabriel Agbonlahor told Football Insider: "I’d honestly say he’s worth £40m maximum.
“If Chelsea ask for much more than that, I think Man United should put the phone down – because they aren’t being serious.
“Mount has been out of form, his stats aren’t great. Chelsea don’t want to give him a new contract, so surely it suits them to sell him?
“Man United should pull out if they can’t get something sorted, and that leaves Chelsea stuck with a player who is going to be available for free.
“I think Chelsea will have to stop being stubborn later in this window. £40m is about right, but even that is a lot of money for someone who has been out of form.”
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Rice prediction made
Declan Rice will snub the interest of Manchester United and Arsenal to join Premier League champions Manchester City, Sam Allardyce believes.
When asked to predict Rice's new club, Big Sam told the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast Man City – and someone will go the other way.
"If I know Moysey [West Ham boss David Moyes], there would have to be a player in the deal for him and that would mean it would be easier for the club who is buying him because they wouldn’t have to pay David Sullivan’s asking price.
"It would be over £100million in total but it would be so much under that if they include a player that would take the deal over £100m. And then David gets a new player he needs."
Wrexham eye former Manchester United starlet
Wrexham are lining up a move for former Manchester United wonderkid Nick Powell, it's been claimed.
That's according to The Mirror, who claim the former Crewe Alexandra man is on the club's shortlist of potential signings since their promotion to League Two last month.
Powell, 29, is a free agent following his departure from Championship outfit Stoke City.
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Jurrien Timber's twin brother has conceded he "doesn't know" if his sibling – who is wanted by Arsenal -will be at Ajax next season.
Quentin told Dutch outlet NOS: "I don't know if there was an offer."
When asked if his brother will still be at the Johan Cruyff Arena come the start of the season, he said: "I don't know."
Spurs swoop
Tottenham are hoping to complete the signing of Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario – and keep him out of the clutches of Inter Milan, SunSport's Tom Barclay reports.
Vicario, 26, is close to a £16.3milion switch from Serie A side Empoli to North London.
It is widely believed in his homeland that Inter were lining up a move for the stopper should Chelsea target Andre Onana leave this summer – so Spurs have moved quickly.
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