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NEWCASTLE are interested in signing Chelsea flop Marc Cucurella, according to reports.
Meanwhile, Tottenham have confirmed the permanent signing of Dejan Kulusevski from Juventus.
Elsewhere, Man City are in advanced talks to sign Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig in a stunning £85million deal, according to reports.
And we have the very latest on Kylian Mbappe's future.
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Ruben Neves latest
Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves could become the latest high-profile star to move to Saudi Arabia this summer.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Al-Hilal are in talks with Wolves over the Portuguese ace.
Manchester United and Arsenal have both been linked with moves for Neves in the past.
While the 26-year-old agreed terms with Barcelona last month, although the Catalan giants have so far failed to negotiate a fee with Wolves.
- By Kostas Lianos
Romelu Lukaku swap
Newcastle have suffered a major transfer blow after a report claimed that Chelsea want one of their main transfer targets in exchange for Romelu Lukaku.
The Blues' new manager Mauricio Pochettino was believed to be willing to give Lukaku a fresh start at Stamford Bridge but it now seems that his exit will be a formality.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the West Londoners have asked for Inter Milan star Nicolo Barella in exchange for the Belgium international, who wants to stay in Milan.
The two clubs are in an ongoing dialogue to try and get a deal sorted, but Inter are reluctant to lose one of their best midfielders.
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Toon's Newc-lear option
Newcastle look ready to make a surprise bid for West Brom keeper Josh Griffiths, reports SunSport's Alan Nixon.
Magpies supremo Dan Ashworth became a fan of the England Under-21 shot-stopper during his time on the Baggies' staff.
And, as Albion plan to sell a few players in this window, Newcastle are in for the 21-year-old who has had loan stints with Portsmouth, Lincoln and Cheltenham.
Griffiths could compete for a game with the Geordies or get loaned out.
Toon expect back-up Karl Darlow to move for game time as they juggle their personnel.
Hull had him on loan but are now looking elsewhere, leaving Middlesbrough as favourites.
- By Kostas Lianos
Hazard's Ed turn
Eden Hazard is considering a shock move to the Belgian Jupiler Pro League as he is set to become a free agent after leaving Real Madrid.
Following the announcement of Hazard's departure, many reports suggested that he would retire from professional football.
However, Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims the winger could join his brother, Kylian, at RWD Molenbeek.
Tavolieri tweeted: "At first sight improbable, the possibility of a return [to the] Belgian Jupiler League has been considered by Eden Hazard.
"In this context, the 'financial' factor would be considered incidental if he decides to continue his career. Playing with his brother Kylian at RWD Molenbeek is part of the thinking."
- By Kostas Lianos
P-Rice is wrong
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is angry that his plans to sign West Ham superstar Declan Rice are being foiled by the club's takeover saga, reports SunSport's Alan Nixon.
But United’s protracted takeover drama has let Arsenal move into pole position for the Rice, 24.
Ten Hag’s spending is restricted while the Glazers decide whether to sell or stay put — particularly as the Red Devils are yet to offload any of the expensive dead wood in their squad.
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani is edging closer to winning the takeover battle.
But Premier League chiefs would still have to complete the Owners’ and Directors’ Test which takes around ten days — meaning Ten Hag’s hands may be tied for at least another two weeks.
- By Kostas Lianos
Chelsea swoop for Kane
Chelsea have "contacted" Tottenham over a potential shock swoop for Tottenham superstar Harry Kane.
Kane only has a year left on his contract with Manchester United making him one of their top summer transfer targets.
But SunSport revealed this week that the Red Devils have moved away from their pursuit of the star striker as they feel Spurs “never wanted to sell” to them.
Real Madrid have also been linked with an interest in the England captain but now a fresh report claims Chelsea are also on the prowl.
According to The Athletic, Real, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have all contacted Tottenham regarding a move.
However, the 29-year-old has his heart set on staying in the Premier League and the Blues have enquired about possibly reuniting Kane with his former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino.
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Ton of faith
Luton have turned to Blackburn goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski after snubbing the chance to sign promotion hero Ethan Horvath, writes SunSport's Alan Nixon.
Kaminski will jump at the chance of moving to the Premier League but faces competition for games, with Asmir Begovic set to sign on a free, too.
Rovers want around £6million for Kaminski, 30, whose wages fall within the limits the Hatters plan to pay in the top flight.
Huddersfield’s Lee Nicholls is an option if they cannot agree a fee for the Belgian, though his price is currently too high.
Horvath was shocked to find out he was not staying after helping the Hatters up to the top flight.
- By Kostas Lianos
Matteo Kovacic update
Manchester City's bid to sign Chelsea star Mateo Kovacic appears to be heading the right direction.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano wrote for CaughtOffside: ‘Things are going well with Chelsea, and a deal for Kovacic is close to being finalised now.
"Both clubs are in contact, the player agreed his side of the deal almost a fortnight ago, and the expectation is that a deal can be completed for the 29-year-old very soon."
Kovacic is likely to replace City captain Ilkay Gundogan in midfield.
- By James Orr
Tella price confirmed
Relegated Southampton are demanding £15million for Nathan Tella.
The attacker, 23, helped Burnley win the Championship while on loan there last season.
But the Clarets are unlikely to pay that much to sign him.
The former Arsenal trainee enjoyed a breakout campaign for Vincent Kompany’s side.He was their leading scorer with 17 goals, as Burnley secured top-flight football.
- By Kostas Lianos
Man City's Gvardiol difficulties
Manchester City are facing difficulties to sign RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol as the Bundesliga club will demand a "big fee".
Fabrizio Romano wrote for CaughtOffside: "The focus remains on getting deals for Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic over the line.
"Gvardiol has been a top target since last year, and talks regarding personal terms with the player have progressed well.
"This isn’t an easy negotiation at all with Leipzig as the Bundesliga side are quite happy to keep him for at least another season unless they get a big fee for him."
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Newcastle in for Lukaku latest
Newcastle have suffered a major blow after a report claimed that Chelsea want one of their main transfer targets in exchange for Romelu Lukaku.
The Belgian striker spent last season on loan at Inter Milan after initially arriving at Stamford Bridge from the San Siro for £97.5m 12 months earlier.
The Italian club, who lost to Manchester City in last week’s Champions League final, and the 30-year-old now want that switch to be permanent.
Mauricio Pochettino was believed to be willing to give Lukaku a fresh start at Chelsea but it now seems that his exit will be a formality.
Lukaku has also been offered an incredible £21m-a-year to move to Saudi Arabia but Inter is where his heart is.
And now Italian newspaper Il Corriere dello Sport has claimed that Chelsea have asked for Nicolo Barella in exchange for Lukaku.
The Toon had made Barella a top transfer target this summer.
- By James Orr
Eden Hazard future latest
Eden Hazard is reportedly considering a shock move to the Belgian Jupiler Pro League.
The 32-year-old will become a free next month following a four-year stint at the Santiago Bernabeu.
His contract was due to expire next summer, but Real Madrid made the decision to TERMINATE his deal at the beginning of June.
Following the announcement of his departure, many reports suggested that Hazard would retire from professional football.
However, Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims he could join his brother, Kylian, at RWD Molenbeek in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League.
Tavolieri tweeted: “At first sight improbable, the possibility of a return [to the] Belgian Jupiler League has been considered by Eden Hazard.“In this context, the ‘financial’ factor would be considered incidental if he decides to continue his career. Playing with his brother Kylian at RWD Molenbeek is part of the thinking.”
- By James Orr
Good morning football fans
Newcastle are interested in signing Chelsea flop Marc Cucurella, according to reports.
The Toon are eager to strengthen at left-back after qualifying for the Champions League.
Cucurella, 24, joined the Blues from Brighton last summer in a £62million deal.
But he has failed to hit the heights at Stamford Bridge.
According to the Mirror, new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is willing to axe Cucurella as he bids to trim his squad.
Should the Blues sell the Spaniard, however, they may have to accept under half what they paid for him.
Tottenham have confirmed the permanent signing of Dejan Kulusevski from Juventus.
The Swede has signed a contract with Spurs until the summer of 2028.
Kulusevski, 23, is Ange Postecoglou’s first signing since being announced as boss earlier this month.
He was also part of Antonio Conte’s first joint-transfer as Tottenham manager, when he arrived on his initial loan deal alongside Rodrigo Bentancur in January 2022.
The attacker particularly impressed during his first six months at Spurs, scoring five goals and laying on eight assists during the second half of the 2022-23 season.
- By Jon Boon
Saints priced out of Tella deal
Relegated Southampton are demanding £15million for Nathan Tella.
The attacker, 23, helped Burnley win the Championship while on loan there last season.
But the Clarets are unlikely to pay that much to sign him.
The former Arsenal trainee enjoyed a breakout campaign for Vincent Kompany's side.
He was their leading scorer with 17 goals, as Burnley secured top-flight football.
- By Jon Boon
Chelsea release long-serving keeper
Chelsea have freed long-serving keeper Nathan Baxter — with Bolton and clubs in Israel on his trail.
Baxter, 24, returned from a spell at Hull with an injury and is finally leaving Stamford Bridge permanently.
Trotters are looking at Baxter after hitting snags with moves for Brighton’s James Beadle and Accrington Stanley’s Toby Savin.
Beadle is also wanted by Oxford on loan while Stanley want a fee for Savin and snubbed an attempt to take him for nothing.
Wolves’ reserve keeper Louie Moulden is wanted on loan by Accrington.
- By Jon Boon
Newcastle in for Cucurella
Newcastle are interested in signing Chelsea flop Marc Cucurella, according to reports.
The Toon are eager to strengthen at left-back after qualifying for the Champions League.
Cucurella, 24, joined the Blues from Brighton last summer in a £62million deal.
But he has failed to hit the heights at Stamford Bridge.
According to the Mirror, new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is willing to axe Cucurella as he bids to trim his squad.
Should the Blues sell the Spaniard, however, they may have to accept under HALF what they paid for him.
- By Jon Boon
Kulusevski confirmed
Tottenham have confirmed the permanent signing of Dejan Kulusevski from Juventus.
The Swede has signed a contract with Spurs until the summer of 2028.
Kulusevski, 23, is Ange Postecoglou's first signing since being announced as boss earlier this month.
He was also part of Antonio Conte's first joint-transfer as Tottenham manager, when he arrived on his initial loan deal alongside Rodrigo Bentancur in January 2022.
The attacker particularly impressed during his first six months at Spurs, scoring five goals and laying on eight assists during the second half of the 2022-23 season.
Kulusevski has made 57 appearances in total for the Lilywhites.
- By Jon Boon
Hazard transfer u-turn
Eden Hazard is reportedly considering a shock move to the Belgian Jupiler Pro League.
The 32-year-old will become a free next month following a four-year stint at the Santiago Bernabeu.
His contract was due to expire next summer, but Real Madrid made the decision to TERMINATE his deal at the beginning of June.
Following the announcement of his departure, many reports suggested that Hazard would retire from professional football.
However, Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims he could join his brother, Kylian, at RWD Molenbeek in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League.
Tavolieri tweeted: "At first sight improbable, the possibility of a return [to the] Belgian Jupiler League has been considered by Eden Hazard.
"In this context, the 'financial' factor would be considered incidental if he decides to continue his career. Playing with his brother Kylian at RWD Molenbeek is part of the thinking."
- By Jon Boon
Liverpool flop scores manager role
Former Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani is set to be named as the new manager of Serie B side Pisa.
The 38-year-old will sign a two-year contract with the Black and Blues upon his arrival at the Arena Garibaldi, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
Aquilani is yet to take charge of a club at senior level.
He was appointed as the head coach of Fiorentina's U18's in July 2019, but just five months later he quit his job to take up a role as assistant to the club's first-team manager Giuseppe Iachini.
The following year he returned to the academy to take charge of the Primavera squad – Fiorentina's U19's and youth setup.
But he will now be given his first chance at senior management with Pisa, who finished 11th in Serie B this season.
- By Jon Boon
Valverde stays
Federico Valverde has insisted he has no plans to leave Real Madrid.
The midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea all targeting the Uruguayan,
“No, no. I’m at Madrid, trying to enjoy every moment and leave my mark on the best club in the world,” Valverde told ESPN Argentina.
“I want to keep winning titles for Real Madrid fans.”
- By Jon Boon
Saudia Arabia Prem Raid
Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy are both attracting interest from Saudi Arabia.
The pair are represented by agent Fali Ramadani, and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano says he will soon make them aware of the proposals for them.
Koulibaly is also wanted by Inter Milan, while Mendy has been linked with a move back to Ligue 1.
- By Jon Boon
West Ham's Alvarez hope
West Ham have been given hope in their pursuit of Edson Alvarez.
The Europa Conference League winners were thought to have fallen behind Borussia Dortmund in the race to sign the player.
However, according to reports in Germany the Bundesliga giants are struggling to agree personal terms with the Ajax midfielder.
- By Jon Boon
Chelsea deal Newcastle blow
Newcastle have suffered a major blow after a report claimed that Chelsea want one of their main transfer targets in exchange for Romelu Lukaku.
The Belgian striker spent last season on loan at Inter Milan after initially arriving at Stamford Bridge from the San Siro for £97.5m 12 months earlier.
The Italian club, who lost to Manchester City in last week’s Champions League final, and the 30-year-old now want that switch to be permanent.
Mauricio Pochettino was believed to be willing to give Lukaku a fresh start at Chelsea but it now seems that his exit will be a formality.
Lukaku has also been offered an incredible £21m-a-year to move to Saudi Arabia but Inter is where his heart is.
And now Italian newspaper Il Corriere dello Sport has claimed that Chelsea have asked for Nicolo Barella in exchange for Lukaku.
The Toon had made Barella a top transfer target this summer.
- By Alex Smith
Beckham's son joins Brentford
Romeo Beckham has joined Brentford B on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell in West London.
He has signed a one-year deal with the Bees.
Beckham Jnr leaves Inter Miami's youth system, the club owned by his father David.
Brentford have previously stated that the signing of the 20-year-old is not a publicity stunt and they believe he could play in the first-team one day.
- By Alex Smith
PSG hold Arteta talks
A sensational report has claimed that Paris Saint-Germain have held talks with Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta over becoming their new manager.
RMC in France claim that following the sacking of Christophe Galtier, PSG made a move for Arteta.
However, worried Arsenal supporters will have been boosted to learn that discussions allegedly did not go well between PSG and Arteta.
The Spaniard plans to stay in North London.
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