Harry Kane to Man City EXCLUSIVE, Cristiano Ronaldo angrily denies Real Madrid transfer talk, Abraham joins Roma

CANDY KANE

Manchester City target Harry Kane has been pictured training for the first time at Tottenham this season.

The striker shared an image of himself putting in the hard work on Wednesday afternoon.

Kane’s snap came after he was left out of Spurs’ squad for tomorrow’s Europa Conference League qualifier in Portugal.

He wrote: “Another session in the bank.”

TREASURE HUNT

Arsenal are continuing to revamp their transfer department with the addition of three new scouts.

An overhaul was kicked off last year when ten talent spotters were axed by technical director Edu.

Head of recruitment Francis Cagigao, France scout Ty Gooden and head of youth scouting Steve Morrow were all let go in the space of a few months.

Last month, a trio of new scouts began working for the Gunners with the aim of bringing in hidden gems.

Former Manchester United employee Romain Poirot will look after Arsenal’s French network.

Now in charge of Arsenal’s Spanish scouting system is former Andorra international Toni Lima.

And James Ellis has also joined Arsenal to help scout the domestic market, with all three starting their work for the club in July.

LIKE IKE

Marseille have entered the race to sign Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo, according to reports.

Belgian side Genk were thought to be in the driving seat for the 22-year-old.

But according to Football Mercato, Ugbo has been offered to Marseille after scoring 16 goals on loan at Cercle Brugge last season.

SOD’S LAU

Inter Milan have today held contract talks with Lautaro Martinez’s agent.

The Argentine has been linked with a move away from San Siro, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that Spurs and Atletico Madrid have had bids rejected.

But the Italian reports that Martinez’s extension is edging closer, and is likely to be completed in the weeks ahead.

EMER DEAL

Chelsea have EXTENDED Emerson Palmieri’s contract despite desperately trying to offload the defender, according to reports.

The Italian left-back, 27, is currently third choice behind Ben Chilwell and Marcos Alonso at Stamford Bridge.

Thomas Tuchel is eager to offload Emerson this summer, with Napoli and Lyon keen.

But in a desperate bid to avoid losing the Euro 2020 winner for nothing, Chelsea have extended his contract, say Foot Mercato.

Emerson is out of contract at the end of this season, with the Italy ace able to quit on a free on July 1, 2022.

But Chelsea are still hoping to recoup the £17million they spent to sign him from Roma in 2018.

Tuchel and Co will continue to look for a new home for Emerson, with Lyon and Napoli in hot pursuit.

PHIL HIS BOOTS

Philippe Coutinho has reportedly been offered Lionel Messi’s No 10 shirt at Barcelona after his move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Coutinho’s own future at Barca is still up in the air with Arsenal linked with the Brazilian.

According to Mundo Deportivo, former Liverpool star Coutinho – who currently has 14 on his back – has been offered Messi’s prized shirt number at Barca.

The Spanish giants are still reeling after being unable to hold on to Messi due to their crippling debt.

Messi made an emotional exit as he signed a huge deal with PSG after the end of his Barca career.

And Coutinho could now take on his shirt as Barca bid to rebuild after losing the legendary superstar.

S-MART MOVE

Martin Odegaard’s move to join Arsenal from Real Madrid is reportedly a ‘done deal’.

The Gunners are known to be huge admirers of the Norwegian ace following his loan spell last term.

And now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has stated that Odegaard will join Arsenal on a five-year deal.

He tweeted: “Martin Odegaard to Arsenal, here we go and deal confirmed! Permanent move – bit less than €40m [£34m] to Real Madrid.

“Personal terms already agreed on five years contract.

“Edu and Arteta wanted Odegaard as only priority since June, strategy was correct… and now, done deal.”

OLD PALS ACT

Yannick Bolasie appears to have helped old pal Neil Warnock secure the services of Sporting Lisbon striker Andraz Sporar for Middlesbrough.

The Slovenia striker, 27, is on Teesside to undergo a medical ahead of completing a loan move that will be turned permanent if the veteran boss secures a record ninth promotion.

Bolasie, who previously played under Warnock at Crystal Palace, reunited with him last term to spend the second half of the season at Boro.

And even though that has yet to turn into a longer-term contract, the 32-year-old appears to have put in a good word with his former Sporting teammate about life at the Riverside.

Speaking to Boropolis podcast, Bolasie said: “He messaged me a few days ago… great striker who’s movement is top notch, quality finisher in the box.

“[Boro are] Getting a genuine European pedigree striker in, he just needs the service.”

CITY BREAK

EXCLUSIVE – Harry Kane expects a breakthrough before the weekend in his bid to join Manchester City.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is playing hardball over the deal but club sources are now resigned to Kane leaving.

City are understood to be readying a second offer of £120million for the England captain after failing with a £100m bid earlier in the summer.

Levy is still adamant his star striker is worth closer to £160m.

But deteriorating relations between the player’s camp and the chairman have hardened the Euro 2020 star’s resolve to go.

Kane trained with his Spurs team-mates for the first time on Tuesday after doing individual sessions since coming out of Covid isolation on Friday

MICH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Chelsea have announced striker Michy Batshuayi has signed a new deal before joining Besiktas on a season-long loan.

The Belgian striker was due to become a free agent next year, but he is now tied down at Stamford Bridge until 2023.

It is his fifth loan moved away from the Blues having enjoyed two separate spells at Crystal Palace.

And he has also spent time with Borussia Dortmund as well as Valencia.

WAT’S THE PRICE

Watford reportedly want to make Torino star Lyanco their tenth signing this summer.

The Hornets have been in contact with the Serie A side about the Brazilian’s availability, according to Tribal Football.

And the Premier League new boys are edging closer to completing a £7.5million transfer with Torino for the defender, TF reported.

They also claim that Lyanco, whose contract ends in 2024, could be up for a switch to the Prem as he’s fallen down the pecking order under Torino’s new boss Ivan Juric.

The 24-year-old’s been at the club since 2017 and has made 53 appearances during that time.

UMTOTI

Tottenham are interested in signing Barcelona star Samuel Umtiti, according to reports.

The Premier League side are said to have identified the defender as an alternative to Pau Torres, who has reportedly snubbed their advances.

According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Spurs chief Fabio Paratici is considering a move for Umtiti, 27, after missing out on Torres.

The Villarreal ace, 24, is believed to have rejected the chance to ply his trade in North London after Tottenham agreed a fee with his employers.

Torres reportedly wants to play in the Champions League, an accolade Villarreal can offer him this term after winning the Europa League.

Tottenham are thought to want another centre-back this summer to partner new signing Cristian Romero, signed from Atalanta for £47million

AOUAR OF NEED

Arsenal target Houssem Aouar has reportedly been put up for sale by Lyon.

That is according to French news outlet RMC Sport who have declared that multiple players have been put on the transfer list.

They state that the Ligue 1 side are looking to offload any players with attitude issues.

And of those players in the list is Aouar, with the Gunners already in contact with his agent.

Mikel Arteta is known to be a huge fan of the midfielder with the Spaniard failing to bring him to the Emirates last summer.

CHERRY PICKED

Villarreal are reportedly closing in on the signing of Bournemouth winger Arnaut Danjuma.

The 24-year-old banged in 17 goals in 37 games last term for the Championship outfit, while also providing seven assists.

And transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has stated that he is now set to head to Spain on a five-year deal.

He tweeted: “Arnaut Danjuma to Villarreal, done deal and here we go! Total agreement for £20m to Bournemouth. Contract also agreed until June 2026.

“Danjuma will fly to Spain with his agent in the next hours in order to complete his medical and sign the deal.”

REAL TRANSFORMATION

Gareth Bale is ‘loving life’ at Real Madrid again under Carlo Ancelotti.

The Wales star is back in favour at the club and looks set to play a major role in their challenge for silverware this season.

Marca’s front page shows a smiling Bale and highlights the dramatic turnaround for the attacker.

Bale’s career at Real Madrid appeared to be over under Zinedine Zidane as he was completely out of favour.

But the departure of Zidane and Carlo Ancelotti’s return to Real Madrid has provided a new lease of life for 32-year-old Bale at the club.

Bale started Real Madrid’s opening 4-1 win at Alaves on Saturday and appears to have the confidence and backing of Ancelotti.

HAA LA LAND

Borussia Dortmund boss Marco Rose has declared that striker Erling Haaland could stay at the club beyond next summer.

That is despite the Norwegian ace boasting a £65million release clause that becomes active in the summer of 2022.

Rose told SportBild: “He still has a long-term contract with us.

“Just because the public is constantly talking about him leaving BVB next summer, that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case.

“In the end, Erling has to decide for himself where he sees his future.

“In any case, we are happy that he is currently playing for us – and, who knows, possibly it’ll be even more than just one season if we write an extraordinary story here.”

KYLLING TIME

Kylian Mbappe has reportedly informed his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates that he WILL be playing alongside them and Lionel Messi this season.

It has been widely speculated that the French superstar was heading for the PSG exit this summer but he’s now put those rumours to bed, according to AS.

Despite his plans to stay put in Paris for the next year, the 22-year old does still want to leave the club, AS claim.

Mbappe’s preferred destination is Real Madrid and it’s likely that he’ll head there when his contract runs out next summer on a free transfer.

PSG will reportedly let him go as they plan to bring in Cristiano Ronaldo to replace Mbappe.

And they won’t have to spend a penny on the 36-year-old either as his Juventus contract also runs out next year.

NUN OTHER

Sporting Lisbon are reportedly open to selling Everton target Matheus Nunes for just £17.1million.

The Toffees have been linked with the midfielder throughout the summer but could finally launch a bid after the Portuguese side opened the door.

Nunes, 22, cost just £425,000 when Lisbon snapped him up from Estoril in 2019 and he has turned into an integral part of their league-winning side.

The Brazilian midfielder made 39 appearances last year as the capital club claimed their first Primeira Liga title in 19 years, and he also played a part in last month’s Supercup victory over Braga.

There has long been a sense that Ruben Amorim’s side will be torn apart by European rivals yet no significant sales have taken place.

Therefore, according to Correio de Manha, Sporting are braced for bids in the final weeks of the window.

Everton are named as the frontrunners for Nunes’ signature with £17.1m enough to do the deal.

TORR-PE PARK

Arsenal outcast Lucas Torreira posted a picture of himself at a theme park DURING their Premier League defeat to Brentford.

As the Gunners were well on their way to an opening day loss at the Brentford Community Stadium, Torreira uploaded the picture to Twitter.

The post was captioned: “Enjoying the Parque Warner Madrid [theme park] with family and friends! Thank you very much for the great attention.”

The timing of the post did not go down well with Arsenal supporters, with one replying: “Arsenal are playing lad, wtf is this?”

While another tweeted: “Do you know you’re still contracted to us?”

And one wrote: “I’ll always defend you but Arsenal are playing right now. Just come back already.”

ME$$I MONEY

Michael Jordan has made £5million from Lionel Messi’s move to Paris Saint-Germain in just one week.

Shirts sold out online in just half an hour, with queues weaving around the French capital the next morning as supporters desperately tried to get into the club shop.

Incredibly, PSG have raked in £100m from Messi jersey sales in the past week.

And NBA legend Jordan has been a huge beneficiary of that, raking in £5m for himself.

The Jordan brand is the kit manufacturer of PSG.

As part of their partnership, the US company takes home five per cent of all jersey sales.

AMPED UP

Chelsea defender Ethan Ampadu is reportedly wanted by Newcastle United.

Steve Bruce has made an enquiry in a bid to bring Ampadu in on a season-long loan.

According to the Northern Echo, Bruce wants to bring in the versatile defender before the transfer window shuts.

Ampadu is likely to leave Stamford Bridge this month with little prospect of breaking into Thomas Tuchel’s team.

The 20-year-old is well down the pecking order at Chelsea and a loan move will help secure him regular football.

Ampadu made three appearances for Wales at Euro 2020 but his tournament ended early after being sent off in in the group stage defeat to Italy.

LUKE WHO’S BACK

Romelu Lukaku trained with his new Chelsea teammates for the first time on Tuesday. 

The £97.5million striker is preparing to make his second Blues debut on Sunday against Arsenal after rejoining the club from Inter Milan.

Lukaku, who has revealed Didier Drogba has helped him settle into life at Chelsea once again, was forced to wait to meet his colleagues.

But after completing his quarantine period following the move from Italy, he was finally given the green light to train yesterday.

LOOK AT JIM NOW

Wolves striker Raul Jimenez says it is ‘a miracle’ he is still alive after suffering a horror skull fracture against Arsenal last November.

A sickening accidental mid-air collision with defender David Luiz left Jimenez unconscious and requiring oxygen on the Emirates pitch.  

Medics raced to the stricken Wolves striker’s side and stabilised him, applying an oxygen mask and easing him on to a stretcher before speeding him to St Mary’s Hospital, five miles away.

There, Sophie Camp and her neurosurgery team performed the life-saving operation to relieve the pressure on his brain — actions which eventually helped Jimenez make his long-awaited and miraculous Premier League return against Leicester on Saturday.

The Mexican star, 30, said: “They told me it was a miracle I was there at all. When the skull fractured the bone broke — and there was a bit of bleeding inside the brain.

“It was pushing the brain to the inside and that is why the surgery had to be so quick.

“It was a really good job by the surgeon and doctors, and now, thankfully, I am back. I’m lucky to be alive. What happened to me shows we have to be prepared. It can happen any time.”

LOC-KED IN

Juventus have finally reached an agreement for Manuel Locatelli after beating Arsenal in the chase for the Sassuolo star.

The Premier League side have been linked with the Italian international throughout the summer window.

But Locatelli’s preferred destination has always been the Bianconeri instead of Arsenal’s more lucrative offer and now his dream switch is set to be completed.

Several reports in Europe have confirmed that Juventus have agreed to pay Sassuolo £30m for the star.

Juve have also agreed to initially make it a two-year loan with the obligation to buy for £30m including other potential bonuses.

That obligation will be activated as soon as Juventus get their first Serie A point of the 2022-23 season.

GARD OF HONOUR

Manchester United ace Jesse Lingard could still become a West Ham player before the end of the month, according to transfer guru Dharmesh Sheth.

Speaking on Sky Sports’ Transfer Show, he said: “All options are on the table for Jesse Lingard.

“He’s out of isolation now. He was in quarantine for the last week and a bit. He actually came back and scored for Manchester United today in a behind closed doors friendly against Burnley – a 3-1 victory at Old Trafford.

“Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been quoted as saying that Lingard is in his plans for this season. However, West Ham do remain interested in re-signing Lingard.

“Remember what he did at the back end of last season. He joined on loan for the second half of last season and broke into the England squad before the end of the season. He almost got into the final Euro 2020 squad as well.

“I just think there’s every chance West ham will go back in for him before the window is out and then there will be a decision to make, not only for Man Utd but for Jesse Lingard as well.

“One of the coaches at West Ham, Stuart Pearce has publicly said the ball is in Man Utd’s court, but he’s admitted that West Ham would love to have him back because of what he did last season.”