MANCHESTER CITY have rivalled Chelsea for the marquee signing of Erling Haaland this summer, according to reports.
And reports suggest that the Blues could be able to lose Timo Werner to Real Madrid after shock interest from Los Blancos.
Also in the capital, David Moyes has committed his future to West Ham by signing a new three-year deal.
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WIL I NEVER
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is going to give William Saliba an opportunity this coming season.
That is according to the Daily Express, who claim Arteta will still be counting on Saliba even if the Gunners sign Brighton ace Ben White.
The centre-back joined the north Londoners in 2019 from St-Etienne.
Arsenal then loaned him back to the same club and did the same a year later after striking a deal with Nice.
MARKO DENIAL
Austria’s Marko Arnautovic insists his crazy celebration was not a racist tirade against North Macedonians of Albanian heritage.
The ex-West Ham star, 32, reacted by screaming at Leeds’ Ezgjan Alioski, who is part-Albanian but chose to play for the country of his birth, North Macedonia.
Serbian newspaper Informer alleged that an angry Arnautovic blasted: “I f****d your Albanian mother.”
Many of the North Macedonian players are half-Albanian and Arnautovic apologised for his actions, but is adamant it was not a racial slur.
He said: “I am not a racist and will never be a racist. There was a battle of words in the emotion, from both sides. It doesn’t matter who it was about. (It) had nothing to do with politics at all.
“My friends, who have grown into my family, are from all over the world. To all those people who felt addressed: I’m sorry.”
The ex-West Ham striker talks to Leeds and North Macedonia star Ezgjan Alioski HEAT WAVE
Man Utd are reportedly closing in on the signing of goalkeeper Tom Heaton on a free transfer.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano also stated that talks are ongoing with Borussua Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
He tweeted: “Tom Heaton will undergo his medical with Manchester United this week then he’ll sign the contract until June 2023 plus one more season option.
“Done, completed and here we go confirmed. #MUFC Official announcement expected in July.
“Re: Sancho, negotiations still ongoing.”
DON DEAL
Manchester United have been handed a boost in their hopes of landing Jadon Sancho this summer.
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly lining up Arsenal reject Donyell Malen as the winger’s replacement.
United have been chasing the England star’s signature for several years and are prioritising signing him this summer.
According to Bild, Dortmund are preparing to bring in Dutch talent Malen as a replacement for Sancho.
Malen failed to make the grade at Arsenal with the attacker sold to PSV Eindhoven in 2017.
ODE IN THE HOLE
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is keen to give Arsenal loanee Martin Odegaard a chance to shine this coming season.
That is according to DefensaCentral, who also claim Real wish to tie Odegaard down to a new contract.
That poses as a major blow for the Gunners, who have been hoping to land the attacking midfielder, who spent the second half of the season on loan at the Emirates, on a permanent deal.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta needs a midfielder to partner up with Thomas Partey.
MARTIAL LAW
Manchester United have put Anthony Martial on the transfer list because Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn’t like his attitude, according to reports.
The Frenchman’s approach has been described as ‘terrible’ amid reports linking him with a summer exit from Old Trafford.
Martial scored just seven times in 36 games last season.
The 25-year-old was axed from the team in place of Edinson Cavani, 34, who was rewarded with a one-year contract extension in May.
And the Uruguayan’s new deal has reportedly thrown Martial’s future into doubt.
Speaking on the Transfer Window podcast, Duncan Castles said: “Anthony Martial is to be sacrificed should they get this new forward in.
“Solskjaer is tired of his attitude and hasn’t been impressed with his goal production and general knitting into the team this season.”
FEK SAKE
Rumours of Arsenal making a move for Real Betis playmaker Nabil Fekir are reportedly premature.
GUNG CHO
Manchester United are on the verge of FINALLY signing Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
SunSport told you last week that United have agreed a £350,000-a-week, five-year deal with the England winger.
Here’s two ways they could line-up…
KEANE ON THREE LIONS
Roy Keane revealed he was ‘impressed’ by England after their convincing 1-0 win over Croatia in their Euro 2020 curtain-raiser.
Speaking on ITV, Keane said: “The way they managed the game impressed me as much as anything.
“Their decision-making during the game in terms of possession and stretching their opponents.
“Then when they got a goal in front, they never looked like giving up the lead.
“It was a great sign for England going forward.”
ASH AND BURN
Burnley are reportedly in ‘advanced negotiations’ to bring Inter Milan left-back Ashley Young back to the Premier League.
The former England man joined Inter Milan from Manchester United in January 2020.
And his time in Italy has been a fruitful one – the 35-year-old has featured in 59 games scoring five goals and assisting nine.
Young helped lead Inter and boss Antonio Conte to the Serie A title this season too.
According to Sky Sports ‘the deal under discussion is for one year, with the option of a further 12 months’.
Young has previously worked with Clarets boss Sean Dyche during their time at Watford together, and ‘all parties are increasingly hopeful’.
YOUNG AT HEART
Ashley Young is reportedly in shock talks over a return to the Premier League with Burnley.
Sky Sports claim the former England international is in discussions over a one-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.
Young, who turns 36 next month, has experience working with Burnley boss Sean Dyche, who was his captain at Watford when he started his professional career.
The defender is set to depart Inter Milan this summer after turning down a new deal at the San Siro.
SANCH A LOT
Manchester United could reportedly seal the transfer of Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho by the end of the week.
The winger is currently on international duty with England at the Euros. but rumours persist on where he will be playing his club football next season.
United have moved to the front of the queue with boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set for a busy summer.
According to The Times, ‘Dortmund believe that a deal could be finalised next week’.
And Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has reported that ‘United’s camp have been in contact with Sancho over the weekend’.
LIV FOR THE MOMENT
Manchester United have been joined by Liverpool in the race for Atalanta defender Cristian Romero, according to reports.
Both Premier League giants would like to bolster their defences this summer.
Liverpool have already completed a £36million deal to sign Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig.
But it appears that they are not done there.
According to Calciomercato, the Reds also want to bring Romero to Anfield.
And they could pay around £43m for the 23-year-old’s services.
Romero is technically still contracted to Juventus, having spent the the last two seasons on loan at Atalanta.
But the Bergamo side possess a £21.5m option to buy, which they will take up before possibly selling for a lot more.
WERNING LIGHT
Timo Werner is wanted by Real Madrid, according to reports.
Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is looking to rebuild his Blancos squad and is said to have put the German near the top of his wishlist.
Real are said to have crippling debts in the region of £1billion.
But Ancelotti is keen on bringing Werner in despite their likely restrictions on spending, according to Fichajes.
Real are said to believe they’ll be able to capture Werner for far less than the £53million Chelsea paid RB Leipzig for him last summer.
And the fact the 25-year-old can play on the wing is also said to be an attractive prospect to former Everton boss Ancelotti.
DUTCH COURAGE
Arsenal have reportedly contacted Man Utd over a possible move to sign Donny van de Beek.
Mikel Arteta is in the market to sign a new midfielder with the likes of Granit Xhaka, Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira all likely to leave.
And with Van de Beek struggling for game time at Old Trafford, it has been said that the Gunners would be keen to lure him to North London.
According to 90min, Arsenal have been in touch with the Red Devils to see if they would be prepared to part ways with him.
And they have requested United to keep them updated on his situation at the club.
GET REAL
Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in signing veteran defender Marcelo from Real Madrid this summer.
The Daily Mirror claim both Everton and Leeds United are considering a swoop for the Brazilian, who has fallen down the pecking order in Spain.
The Toffees are on the hunt for a backup to Lucas Digne at left-back, with the Frenchman also linked with a move away from the club himself.
Leeds meanwhile will need to replace Ezgjan Alioski who appears set to depart as a free agent at the end of this month.
PHIL YOUR BOOTS
Leicester are reportedly plotting an audacious move for Barcelona misfit Philippe Coutinho,
Mundo Deportivo claim Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers is interested in a reunion with the Brazilian.
The report adds that Leicester are weighing up a £17million bid for Coutinho or are exploring the possibility of signing him on loan.
Rodgers enjoyed a good relationship with the 28-year-old after bringing him to Liverpool when he was manager from Inter Milan.
Tottenham and Arsenal have also been linked with Coutinho, who has struggled in Spain since switching from Anfield to Barcelona.
THAT’S A BIG JUAN
Juan Mata will have to take a £70,000-a-week pay cut if he wants to stay at Manchester United beyond this summer, according to reports.
The Spaniard’s contract expires at the end of this month and the Red Devils will reportedly only extend his stay if he drops his weekly wage from £170,000 to £100k.
It remains to be seen whether the former Chelsea playmaker will accept those terms which were put to him during talks earlier this month.
But Barcelona and former club Valencia have been linked with a move for the 33-year-old with both likely to be able to offer him more.
Mata wants to stay at United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to keep him, according to the Star.
And add-ons and bonuses included in his new deal will go some way to edging his pay closer to his current salary.
TRY AND NAB HIM
Arsenal saw their initial transfer offer for Nabil Fekir rejected, according to reports.
The Gunners are on the hunt for an attacking midfielder this summer.
But AS state their attempt to land Fekir from Real Betis proved unsuccessful.
The Frenchman, 27, is Betis’ highest earner and continues to be linked with a move away after the LaLiga club finished sixth last term.
But boss Manuel Pellegrini is keen to keep hold of his talisman.
So it will take a significant offer to convince Real Betis to sell.
MORNING FOOTBALL FANS
Arsenal have contacted Manchester United over Donny van de Beek and Leicester are shock contenders to land Philippe Coutinho.
That’s the pick of the transfer speculation, along with claims United are putting striker Anthony Martial on the for-sale list.
Holland midfielder van de Beek has been a bit-part player at Old Trafford in his muted first season in England.
But he is the type of cultured performer Mikel Arteta believes he can inspire as he tries to craft and graft to the Gunners.
And the Foxes are reportedly ready to bid £20milion for Barcelona’s Coutinho as the Brazil creator bids to revive his career.
That sum is a fifth of the fee Barca paid Liverpool for the now 29-year-old back in 2018.
The Reds themselves, plus Arsenal, have also been linked with the former Bayern Munich loanee.
Meanwhile, it’s been suggested Old Trafford chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is prepared to offload pacy ace Martial over the Frenchman’s attitude
And Arsenal have reportedly bid £17.2million for Argentina frontman Joaquin Correa – but Lazio are said to want £25.8m.
MUAMBA: GIVE ERIKSEN TIME
Fabrice Muamba says Christian Eriksen needs time and space to recover.
Danish star Eriksen, 29, is stable in hospital having suffered a cardiac arrest against Finland.
The incident had haunting echoes of Muamba’s own fight for life after collapsing while playing for Bolton against Tottenham in 2012.
Muamba, forced to retire, tweeted: “This makes you realise how fragile life is and how quickly you can lose a loved one.
“Like everyone, I am relieved to hear Christian is in a stable condition and that he is doing ok.
“Credit of course must go to the brilliant medical staff who got to him so quickly and did an amazing job to make sure he was ok.
“His team-mates who rallied around him also did a great job and should be really proud.
“The most important thing and number one priority for us all is to give Christian and his family space and time to heal and recover.”
BROOKS AIMS TO IMPRESS PREM CLUBS
David Brooks hopes to use the Euros to remind everyone he still has Premier League quality.
Bournemouth’s Wales midfielder was on the radar of Manchester United and Liverpool before a serious ankle injury two years ago.
There were signs that Brooks, 23, was returning to his best last season – and his 15-minute appearance for the Dragons on Saturday added to that.
He said: “I think every player will see it as a chance to impress.
“I’m not going to sit here and disrespect Bournemouth. Obviously, I’m contracted to them. I’m very happy there.
“I’m just looking forward to the Euros to try to showcase what I can do to everyone. However many minutes I get in the Euros, I want to take the opportunity to impress those watching.
“The Euros being pushed back meant I was able to take my recovery at an easy, steady pace.”
RODRGIGUEZ ‘FINE’ TO STAY AT EVERTON
James Rodriguez has played down rumours he is set to quit Everton after admitting that he doesn’t think he’ll return to Real Madrid.
The Colombian reunited with Carlo Ancelotti at the Toffees last summer after the two worked together at Los Blancos in LaLiga.
And Rodriguez was linked with following the Italian again when he agreed to re-join Real – the club he guided to Champions League glory in 2014.
The playmaker recently admitted he wanted to move to Atletico Madrid before making the Goodison switch.
Rodriguez instead ended up joining Everton and credited ‘father figure’ Ancelotti for convincing him to move to England.
But the 29-year-old claimed he doesn’t think he’ll reunite with the former Chelsea gaffer again at the Santiago Bernabeu.
When asked about a potential move to Madrid with Ancelotti, he said: “I don’t know. I think not…. If I stay another year [at Everton] that’s fine.
“I don’t think Ancelotti is going to take me. The cycle for me with Real Madrid is closed.”
FOXES EYE SHOCK COUTINHO BID
Leicester City are considering a shock move for Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho, according to reports.
The ex-Liverpool playmaker has struggled in Spain and the Foxes are rumoured to be thinking of making a £20million bid – around a fifth of what Barca paid for the player in 2018.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the 29-year-old is likely to leave Barcelona this summer.
And the report claims Premier League side Leicester are one of the clubs interested in signing him.
Current Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers worked with Coutinho during his spell in charge of Liverpool and the Brazilian midfielder was part of the team that nearly won the Prem in 2013-14.
Leicester are rumoured to be considering a £20m offer, although Barcelona will want to recuperate much of the reported £105m they paid for Coutinho three-and-a-half years ago.
But the Spanish giants reportedly want to get the former Inter Milan star off their wage bill, which may help potential suitors get him on the cheap.
‘MANY REASONS’ FOR RAHEEM’S CITY GOAL RUT
England matchwinner Raheem Sterling has insisted that there are ‘a lot of reasons’ for his Manchester City rut.
Having scored just once in his previous 16 appearances for the Premier League kings, livewire Sterling justified his selection ahead of Jack Grealish in the 1-0 victory over Croatia.
He told BBC Sport: “It feels good to score.
“I always said if I played at Wembley at a major tournament I had to score and it’s great to finally do that.
“There’s a lot of different reasons why I haven’t scored for my club and it’s totally irrelevant now.
“I’m here with England and I’m enjoying my football. That’s the most important thing.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
