The summer transfer window is already underway and we are starting to see clubs across Europe step up their efforts to spend some cash and upgrade their respective teams.
Before they can properly get going on that front, however, Tottenham still need to find a new coach, with former Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde and former Wolves coach Nuno Espirito Santo the latest names to be linked to the job. after Gennaro Gattuso and Paulo Fonseca. they were discarded.
At Euro 2020, we’ve seen some players put themselves in the showcase and Swedish forward Alexander Isak certainly falls into that category, with reports suggesting that Chelsea, who will also fight Manchester City for Erling Haaland, have now joined Arsenal. and Liverpool in the race. for his signing, while they have also reportedly launched a new offer for Inter Milan star Achraf Hakimi that includes Marcos Alonso.
England captain Harry Kane continues to dominate the transfer schedule amid reports that Manchester City will make a £ 100 million offer for the Spurs talisman.
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Arsenal are reportedly set to rekindle their interest in Lyon’s long-term goal Houssem Aouar, while Kieran Tierney is set to sign a new five-year contract in a big boost for Mikel Arteta’s team.
Meanwhile, Tottenham is said to be eyeing Italy and Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi, while Manchester United have made an upgraded offer to Borussia Dortmund for Jadon Sancho worth more than £ 75 million and Memphis Depay has finally completed his change to Barcelona.
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Nuno in box for Tottenham work
Another review from last night: Nuno Espirito Santo is now said to be in the frame for Tottenham’s vacant managerial position.
The Spurs’ search for a permanent successor to José Mourinho has been a disaster so far, and talks broke down with players like Antonio Conte and Paulo Fonseca before they also decided not to name Gennaro Gattuso.
Now, according to talkSPORT, Tottenham’s new sporting director Fabio Paratici wants Nuno, who recently left the Wolves by mutual consent after four seasons in charge of Molineux.
Nuno was set to take the position at Crystal Palace before talks broke down, while he has also been strongly linked with Carlo Ancelotti’s successor at Everton.
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Will Chelsea offer Loftus-Cheek in the Hakimi deal?
The latest on the Achraf Hakimi front now, with Chelsea seemingly pushing hard to come to a deal.
Yesterday, reports suggested that the Blues had unveiled a new £ 51 million partial swap deal for the Inter Milan full-back that would see Marcos Alonso head in the opposite direction.
Now the Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Chelsea would be willing to offer Ruben Loftus-Cheek as part of the package for Hakimi this summer.
Midfielder Loftus-Cheek’s future at Stamford Bridge looks uncertain after he made just one start in the early stages of last season with former boss Frank Lampard before being loaned out to West London rivals Fulham for the remainder of the season. Bell.
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Man United launches new Sancho offer
In case you missed it yesterday, Manchester United have come up with a new and improved offer for Jadon Sancho.
According to the Daily Mail, the offer to Borussia Dortmund includes a higher guaranteed rate that brings the total offer to over £ 75 million.
United have already flopped with a proposal for Sancho, the number one long-term goal, this summer worth £ 67 million plus add-ons, and the Bundesliga team is holding on to around £ 86 million, having reduced their previous demands.
The England winger, who has yet to play at Euro 2020, is said to have already agreed personal terms with United and is confident that a move will still take place.
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Man City to make £ 100m offer for Kane
Harry Kane is once again dominating the transfer headlines on Sunday morning.
The England captain, who is enduring a fight at Euro 2020 after seeing two consecutive ineffective performances against Croatia and Scotland cut early by the substitutions of Gareth Southgate, wants to leave Tottenham this summer as he chases big trophies.
Manchester City has been hailed as Kane’s most likely destination should he leave Spurs in the coming weeks and the Star on Sunday is now reporting that the Premier League champions will make a £ 100 million ‘take it or leave it’ offer for your services within the next month.
Meanwhile, The Sunday Telegraph says Tottenham will not allow Kane to join another Champions League club, with President Daniel Levy determined not to sell.
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Spurs instead of Nuno
Tottenham have turned their attention to Nuno Espirito Santo in their search for a new manager.
The former Wolves boss has seen moves to Crystal Palace and Everton collapse since leaving Molineux, while the Spurs have failed to land a number of targets.
The movements of Julian Nagelsmann, Antonio Conte, Paulo Fonseca, Gennaro Gattuso and Mauricio Pochettino have failed since José Mourinho was fired two months ago.
Now talkSPORT reports that Nuno is Tottenham’s new target, and that the club’s new football director, Fabio Paratici, is an admirer of the Portuguese coach.
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Baumgarter on Liverpool speculation
Hoffenheim midfielder Christoph Baumgartner has been silent on speculation linking him to a Liverpool move.
The Austria international, who is with his country at Euro 2020, says the ties are flattering but should be ignored.
“In this tournament there is not much time to think about rumors like that,” he said.
“In my career I have already learned that you are always linked to other clubs.
“I don’t want to deny that I like to hear some of that, but at the moment it is not an issue for me and I focus on the tournament.
“It is part of the job to deal with that type of rumor, I already have experience with that. It is better to have such rumors than rumors in other areas.
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Guendouzi heading to Marseille
Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi will join French Marseille, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 22-year-old, who fell out with coach Mikel Arteta and spent last season on loan at Hertha Berlin, has agreed personal terms with the club.
All that remains is for the two clubs to agree on a rate for the Frenchman.
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Watford and Lugar de Maitland-Niles
Watford is considering a move for Arsenal academy graduate Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
The midfielder, who can also play as a winger, spent the second half of last season on loan at West Brom and has demanded clarity about his future from Mikel Arteta and the Gunners.
Southampton was interested in Maitland-Niles during January, although the talks were interrupted due to demands from their representatives.
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Chelsea bets on Hakimi
Chelse has submitted an offer worth £ 51.5 million (€ 60 million) for Inter side Achraf Hakimi, including Marcos Alonso, according to the BBC.
PSG is also interested in Inter looking to recover money after seeing their finances severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Chelsea are now considered favorites to sign the Moroccan international.
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DONE DEAL! Depay joins Barça
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Memphis Depay for free.
The former Manchester United striker, who left Lyon at the end of the season, has signed a two-year contract with the Spanish giants.
Barcelona missed the signing of Gini Wijnaldum in a free transfer, but have added Sergio Agüero, Eric García and Emerson Royal so far this summer.
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