BAYERN bosses have met with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy over breakfast to negotiate a deal for Harry Kane, it's been claimed.
The German side have bid twice for Kane so far with both advances being rejected, but it doesn't look like they're going to give up.
Meanwhile, Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson has accepted a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia, according to reports.
Elsewhere, Moises Caicedo deal is progressing between Chelsea and Brighton, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
And we have all the latest on Kylian Mbappe, who is said to prefer a move to Real Madrid next year rather than this summer.
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Done Deal – Milinkovic-Savic to Al-Hilal
Long-term Man United and Arsenal target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has finally waved goodbye to Lazio – moving to the Saudi Pro League.
The Serb became a cult hero at Lazio due to his loyalty – having been linked with a move away virtually every summer.
But he has finally departed the Italians, join Saudi side Al-Hilal for £34million.
Milinkovic-Savic will play alongside ex-Wolves star Ruben Neves in midfield, with former Chelsea man Kalidou Koulibaly in defence.
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Arsenal rejected bid for Holding
Arsenal have turned down a £2.1million bid from Besiktas for defender Rob Holding.
David Ornstein claims the centre-back is a top target for the Turkish side.
Holding's deal expires next summer, but Arsenal have the option to extend it for a further year.
And they want more money before letting the Englishman leave.
- By Kostas Lianos
Kylian Mbappe developments
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe won't be joining Real Madrid this month.
According to Marca, if Mbappe leaves PSG this summer he won't sign for Real until "well into August".
There is no sign pointing to a solution for the ongoing drama in the next few days.
But if Los Blancos wish to sign the striker then they will have to move faster as each passing day brings the France international closer to one final year in Paris.
- By Kostas Lianos
Harry Kane decision
Tottenham star Harry Kane has decided he wants to join Bayern Munich.
That is according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, who claims Kane made his wish "100% clear".
The striker is not considering a move to another club abroad other than Bayern.
The England skipper has a full agreement in place with the Bundesliga champions, as per the same source.
The 29-year-old is "convinced" he can win the Champions League with Thomas Tuchel's side this coming season.
- By Kostas Lianos
Romelu Lukaku loss
Inter Milan have submitted a fresh offer for Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku, but it means the club would also make a huge loss.
Having helped Inter reach the Champions League final, the Serie A giants are desperate to hold onto Lukaku.
However, things are tight financially and the Nerazzurri are refusing to meet the Blues' release clause – despite it being vastly reduced.
SunSport revealed how the West Londoners are ready to let the centre-forward go for just £40million – which is nearly £60m less than the club record fee paid for him two years ago.
Inter are believed to have already had one bid rejected for the Belgium international.
Now the Italians have lodged a second offer worth around £25.7m, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
- By Kostas Lianos
Willian on the move
Willian has taken a step closer to the exit door at Fulham after failing to show up for pre-season training, reports SunSport's Andrew Dillon.
The winger was absent as most of the squad reported back for duty in readiness for the new Premier League season.
The 34-year-old is out of contract and therefore technically not obliged to come in having rejected the offer of a new deal.
But sources at Craven Cottage were hopeful that the former Brazil international would be persuaded to sign on for another 12 months – until this twist.
A Fulham insider said: "There was a feeling that he would eventually see sense and agree to stay on. But this turn of events makes the club feel a little bit less sure that he will be coming back."
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Kane race intensifies
Bayern Munich chiefs jetted into London to try to sign Tottenham superstar Harry Kane, reports SunSport's Charlie Wyett.
Bayern sent a delegation to meet Spurs chairman Daniel Levy in a central London hotel in the hope of landing Kane.
The German champion, who had wanted to do a £60million deal, believe the strikerwants a move to the Allianz Arena with only one year left on his deal.
Yet although Levy would listen to offers north of £100m, he previously insisted to Real Madrid that the club's record goalscorer is not for sale.
The England captain is set to fly to Australia for the start of the North Londoners' pre-season tour with the team facing West Ham in Perth on Tuesday.
- By Kostas Lianos
Hojlund bid rejected
Atalanta have rejected an £86million bid from Manchester United for Rasmus Hojlund.
According to The Athletic, United tabled an offer of cash plus players for Hojlund.
But the Serie A giants only want money from the Red Devils to let the striker go.
The Red Devils are in dire need of a centre-forward for the coming season.
- By Kostas Lianos
Folarin Balogun sale
Arsenal may ultimately sell Folarin Balogun during the summer transfer window.
According to reporter Charles Watts, the Gunner may reluctantly offload Balogun.
The centre-forward wants consistent game time this coming season and is unlikely to get at the Emirates.
The USA international enjoyed a stunning campaign last season at Reims.
- By Kostas Lianos
Harry Kane winging it
Tottenham superstar appeared on the latest episode of the hit YouTube show Hot Ones.
However, Kane was not asked any questions about his future as it hangs in the balance during the summer transfer window.
Bayern Munich hold a concrete interest in the star striker and have already had a bid of around £60million rejected.
The England captain has already agreed personal terms with Bayern following meetings with manager Thomas Tuchel and senior club officials.
Paris Saint-Germain are also thought to be readying a bid for the 29-year-old as they look to back new manager Luis Enrique.
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Saudi Arabia Serge
Former Manchester United and Arsenal target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has joined Al-Hilal.
United and the Gunners never managed to get a deal over the line, despite persistent links, as Milinkovic-Savic remained loyal to Lazio.
But the 28-year-old has finally left the Roman outfit for the Saudi Pro League following a £34million deal.
The midfielder joins the likes of Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly at the four-time Asian Champions League winners.
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Nottingham Forest targets
Nottingham Forest are holding talks with free agent Willian and Manchester United ace Anthony Elanga.
According to The Times, a deal with the former Chelsea, Arsenal and Fulham star is "edging closer" after he turned down a new one-year deal with the Cottagers.
Forest are also keen on Elanga, who has been told he can leave United this summer.
Everton, though, are also keeping tabs on the forward after missing out on him on transfer deadline day last January.
- By Kostas Lianos
Declan Rice almost done
West Ham have been informed that Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal is close to be completed.
According to Sky Sports, the Hammers have been assured the paperwork for Rice’s transfer will be finalised by tomorrow.
Reports suggested the East Londoners were frustrated with the ongoing saga dragging on.
But it looks like the midfielder is set to finally be announced by the Gunners.
- By Kostas Lianos
Man Utd close to Onana
Manchester United are closing in on Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, whose move to Old Trafford is "imminent".
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, a final verbal proposal has been made by United during talks earlier today.
The Red Devils are offering €50million (£43m), plus €5m (£4m) in add-ons.
The Manchester giants and Inter are currently finalising the structure of the add-ons.
- By Kostas Lianos
Tottenham make Kane offer
Tottenham are willing to offer Harry Kane a job beyond retirement in a bid to keep him.
According to the Mail, Spurs are willing to offer Kane £400,000 per week to stay with his boyhood club.
And in a new twist, the same source claims the North Londoners could try to tempt the striker to extend his deal by offering him a post-retirement role.
Should the 29-year-old want to go into coaching, it's expected that he will be given an opportunity to do so at Tottenham.
While the England captain could also become a club ambassador, as former captains Ledley King and Gary Mabbutt have.
- By Kostas Lianos
Three Lions' loss
England manager Gareth Southgate has suffered a major blow one year out from Euro 2024 after Chelsea pinched a key member of his backroom staff.
Southgate has lost the FA’s head of performance Bryce Cavanagh – who has been working with the Three Lions since 2016.
Cavanagh is credited with making the Three Lions one of the fittest international teams in the world.
And the 46-year-old's arrival at Stamford Bridge – as reported by the Mail – is seen as a huge boost for new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Cavanagh joined the FA from Super Rugby franchise Melbourne Rebels and has also worked for Munster Rugby, the West Indies cricket team, and Aussie rules team Sydney Swans.
- By Kostas Lianos
Hend of an era
Liverpool star Jordan Henderson has reached a "verbal agreement" to join Al-Ettifaq.
Henderson has been seriously thinking about the offer to play for former Anfield team-mate Steven Gerrard in the Saudi Pro League.
And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now revealed the midfielder has an "agreement in principle" to join the Saudi Arabian giants.
It is claimed the England international has been presented with a deal worth a staggering £700K-A-WEEK.
The 33-year-old, who has two years left on his deal, is now waiting on a fee to be agreed with the Reds.
It is understood Henderson has spoken to manager Jurgen Klopp and has been given the green light.
- By Kostas Lianos
Riyad to Riyadh
Al-Ahli are preparing an offer for Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez this summer.
The Saudi Arabian giants want to lure Mahrez to the Middle East and have offered him a contract worth £410,000 per week.
The winger has agreed the deal but is happy to stay at City so will not will not force through an exit.
According to The Athletic, the Saudi Pro League outfit are now set to test the Treble winners' resolve by submitting a £30million offer for the Algeria international.
The Citizens are not believed to be keen on letting the 32-year-old go despite his age and the fact he has just two years remaining on his contract.
- By Kostas Lianos
Fulham target Callum Hudson-Odoi
Fulham have expressed an interest in out-of-favour Chelsea ace Callum Hudson-Odoi.
The Cottagers have been on the hunt for a new winger since Willian left as a free agent in June.
According to the Evening Standard, Hudson-Odoi is on Fulham manager Marco Silva's shortlist.
The England international has just one year remaining on his contract with the Blues, but he is understood to be seeking a move away this summer.
The 22-year-old is also prepared to snub any offers from Saudi Arabia in favour of staying in the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are also interested in signing the winger.
- By Kostas Lianos
Matt Doherty return
Ex-Tottenham ace Matt Doherty is set for an emotional return to Wolves.
Doherty left the Molineux outfit for Spurs in 2020 but only spent three years in North London before moving to Atletico Madrid in January.
However, the full-back failed to impress Atletico boss Diego Simeone and played in just two matches.
The Republic of Ireland international ended up breaking an unwanted LaLiga record for the least amount of game time a foreign player has ever managed.
The 31-year-old spent just 16 minutes on the pitch for Atleti and he was subsequently released at the end of his contract last month.
Wolves are now closing in on snapping up the free agent this summer.
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Liverpool midfield departures
Three Liverpool midfielders could be set to leave Anfield in the summer transfer window.
According to SPORT, Barcelona want to re-sign Thiago Alcantara and the Reds are willing to entertain reasonable offers.
Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have also been linked with a move away from the Kop.
Both players recently received lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia with Henderson verbally agreeing to a £700,000-a-week proposal from Steven Gerrard's new team Al-Ettifaq.
Meanwhile, the Brazil international has emerged as a transfer target for Al-Ittihad.
- By Kostas Lianos
Kylian Mbappe developments
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe won't be joining Real Madrid this month.
According to Marca, if Mbappe leaves PSG he won't sign for Real until "well into August".
There is no sign pointing to a solution for the ongoing saga in the next few days.
But if Los Blancos wish to sign the star striker then they will have to move faster as each passing day brings the France international closer to one final year in Paris.
- By Kostas Lianos
Harry Kane decision
Tottenham superstar Harry Kane has decided he wants to join Bayern Munich.
That is according to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, who claims Kane made his wish "100% clear".
The star striker is not considering a move to another club abroad other than Bayern.
The England captain has a full agreement in place with the Bundesliga champions.
The 29-year-old is "convinced" he can win the Champions League with Thomas Tuchel's side.
- By Kostas Lianos
Romelu Lukaku loss
Inter Milan have submitted a fresh offer for Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku, but it means the club would make a huge loss.
Having helped Inter reach the Champions League final, the Serie A giants are desperate to keep Lukaku, 30.
However, things are tight financially and the Nerazzurri are refusing to meet the Blues' asking price – despite it being vastly reduced.
SunSport revealed how the West Londoners are ready to let the striker go for just £40m – which is nearly £60m less than the club record fee paid for him two years ago.
Inter are believed to have already had one transfer bid rejected for the Belgium international.
Now the Italians have lodged a second one worth around £25.7m, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
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Leicester target 'Schmeichel understudy'
Leicester have offered Brondby £6million for former Kasper Schmeiche's Danish international understudy Mads Hermansen, reports SunSport's Graeme Bryce.
New boss Enzo Maresca is on the lookout for a reliable number one after Danny Ward and Daniel Iversen struggled as the Foxes tumbled into the Championship.
He believes 23-year-old Hermansen fits the bill and is hopeful of landing the Dane after another admirer, Burnley boss Vincent Kompany, turned his attention to Manchester City's James Trafford instead.
Maresca had been keen to sign City back-up Zack Steffen but the American has been ruled out for the start of the season following surgery on his ankle.
Now it appears the Foxes boss is stepping up his pursuit of Brondby's player of the year after Hermansen was left out of his club's friendly against Swansea this week while negotiations took place.
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