TRANSFER GOSSIP: All the latest rumours as Harry Maguire is offered a Premier League lifeline, Bayern Munich step up their pursuit of Harry Kane and Newcastle prepare to break the bank to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
With pre-season well underway, football managers, agents, and executives are frantically working to secure their targets and finetune their squad with the return of domestic football less than one month away.
After coming within touching distance of a first Premier League title in nearly two decades last season, Arsenal have wasted no time in working to strengthen the squad that spent 248 days at the top of the league before ultimately missing out on success last term.
A delay in announcing the capture of Declan Rice started to put some level of trepidation in the hearts of Gunners fans, but on Saturday Mikel Arteta got his man, with the deal getting over the line for a club-record £105m.
But Rice isn’t the only England star that could be on the move this summer. After finding himself on the fringes at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag, Harry Maguire has been offered a lifeline in the form of a move to West Ham.
Meanwhile, despite recent interest from PSG, Bayern Munich appear evermore confident of securing Harry Kane’s signature this summer before the window slams shut.
As the transfer market continues to heat up, Mail Sport has you covered with all Sunday’s latest news and gossip.
West Ham are considering a move for out-of-favour Man United defender Harry Maguire
Meanwhile Bayern Munich are growing more confident of signing Harry Kane this summer
David Moyes is willing to offer Harry Maguire a lifeline to salvage his career at West Ham, but the England international would need to take a substantial pay cut. (Mail Sport)
Bayern Munich executive Uli Hoeness has insisted that Harry Kane wants to move to the Bundesliga champions this summer. (Kicker)
Newcastle have tabled a £82m bid to sign Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia this summer with the club prepared to increase their bid if it is unsuccessful. (Express)
Al Ahli are pushing to complete a deal to sign Man City star Riyad Mahrez, with the player keen on making the move to the Saudi Pro League this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
Wolves have reignighted their interest in signing Bristol City starlet Alex Scott this summer after previously having a £18m bid for the midfielder rejected. (talkSPORT)
Spurs have joined Newcastle in the race to sign Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen, with Roy Hodgson reluctant to sell the Denmark international. (The Sun)
Barcelona are interested in signing Bernardo Silva from Man City, with the club considering offering former Man United target Frenkie de Jong as part of a swap deal to sign the Portuguese midfielder. (Mirror)
Brighton have included Moises Caicedo in their squad for the club’s pre-season tour of the US despite Chelsea remaining in negotiations for the £100m-rated star. (Mail Sport)
Newcastle have tabled a club-record bid in attempt to sign Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Chelsea remain in negotiations with Brighton over £100m-rated midfielder Moises Caicedo
Sheffield United are considering a move to sign Nottingham Forest outcast Jonjo Shelvey
Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom is considering a move for Nottingham Forest outcast Jonjo Shelvey. (The Sun)
PSG are weighing up a bid for Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic which, if completed, would open the door for Romelu Lukaku to join the Serie A side. (Fabrizio Romano)
Willian has undergone a medical at Nottingham Forest but the Brazilian winger could yet remain at Craven Cottage next season as Fulham have made the 34-year-old a rival offer. (Mail Sport)
Leicester are hoping to secure a loan move for Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei, who spent last season in the Championship on loan at Reading. (The Telegraph)