SADIO MANE has been pictured in a Bayern Munich shirt for the first time after arriving for a medical.
Meanwhile, Premier League clubs could be put on red alert with Toni Kroos considering leaving Real Madrid, according to reports from Spain.
The German international is said to be concerned that he will not be able to play regularly in future following the acquisitions of Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
And PSG are said to be keen on nabbing Robert Lewandowski from under the noses of Barcelona.
The Parisians have crucially sorted out a new contract for Kylian Mbappe and will be looking to finalise the appointment of new boss Christophe Galtier before bringing in new signings.
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Red Devils struggling to offload Martial and Bailly
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United are having a nightmare trying to find a buyer for Anthony Martial due to his sky-high wages, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
United are ready to accept a big hit on the £38.5million they paid for him with offers of around £20million ready to be heard.
But the Frenchman’s £240,000-a-week wages are proving a massive stumbling block to any move with no club prepared to match that.
Martial still has two years left on that deal which means United may have to agree to a pay off to get him out of Old Trafford.
Sevilla in La Liga showed interest last season when they took him on a fourth month loan in the second-half of last season.
But the frontman flopped and he will return for pre-season training at Carrington on Monday.
United are also actively trying to find a buyer for centre-back Eric Bailly having offered him to Newcastle United – but that was met with a lukewarm response.
Having signed a new contract in April 2021 he still has two years left of his current contract.
As with Martial, United are ready to take a hit on the 28-year-old with an asking price of just £8.5million for a player who costs them £30million from Villarreal in 2016.
Hammers can nail Maehle to move
Atalanta wing-back Joakim Maehle is on West Ham’s radar.
That’s according to Tutto Atalanta, who suggest the Hammers are the only club to show serious interest in the Denmark star so far.
Atalanta reportedly rate Maehle, whose contract runs out in 2025, at around £15-17million.
Credit: Getty Hazard lights up the Toon
Newcastle are reportedly closing in on the signing of Borussia Dortmund star Thorgan Hazard.
The Germans want £12million for the 29-year-old winger, according to Bild.
The 45-cap Belgium star is under contract at Dortmund until 2024.
Bild say he is already one of the top earners at the Bundesliga club.
But they report he is keen to boost his wages to about £6m-per-year – and that is ‘peanuts’ to money-bag Magpies.
The German newspaper also point out Hazard will face competition for his spot next season from the likes of Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, 17, Gio Reyna, 19, and new recruit Karem Adeyemi, 20.
Foxy move to avoid carnival
Leicester’s Premier League opener against Brentford has been moved back by a day – to avoid a clash with the city’s Caribbean Carnival.
The Foxes were due to kick-off their campaign with a home fixture against the Bees at 3pm on Saturday, just two hours after the Carnival’s 1pm start.
That would have been a logistics nightmare with up to 80,000 people expected to attend the Carnival, which has returned after a three year absence due to Covid concerns.
However any potential clash and draw on police resources was avoided after the Foxes agreed to switch their game to Sunday, August 7 with an earlier 2pm kick off.
Chelsea ‘ready to offer £50m for Richarlison’
Chelsea could steal a march on Arsenal and Tottenham with a £50million bid for Richarlison.
The Mail suggest the Blues are keen on Everton’s Brazil striker as well as Manchester City’s England attacker Raheem Sterling.
New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is reportedly happy to spend big in this transfer window.
And Richarlison’s value soared with six goals in the last nine games of the Premier League season to help Everton stay up.
Arsenal, Spurs and Newcastle are among the other clubs linked with the 25-year-old.
Utd ‘ready to big bid on Evanilson’
Manchester United could bid more than £60million for Porto striker Evanilson.
The Brazilian’s agent Marcio Barros insists only Brighton have so far made a formal offer for the 22-year-old.
Barros spoke out after reports in Portugal that United had bid around £53m – compared to the £70m Porto are said to want.
Evanilson, capped only at Under-23 level, notched 21 goals and five assists in 45 games last season.
Credit: Getty ‘Arsenal & Toon lead Utd and City in Ruiz race’
Arsenal and Newcastle head Manchester United and City in the hunt for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz.
That’s the claim from Italy’s Corriere dello Sport, who say the Serie Agiants want £26million for the Spain star.
Napoli still hope to keep the 26-year-old but might cash in this summer as he only has one year left on his contract.
Newcastle close in on Pope
Newcastle “are close” to agreeing a deal to sign goalkeeper Nick Pope from Burnley – but they have been left frustrated on the transfer front elsewhere.
The Telegraph claims that the move will cost the Magpies between £8m-£10m and talks are at an “advanced stage” between the two clubs.
Pope is also allegedly “desperate” to head to Tyneside, where he will challenge current No1 Martin Dubravka for a start.
West Ham eye Atalanta ace
West Ham are keeping tabs on Atalanta ace Joakim Maehle, reports suggest.
That is according to Tutto Atalanta, who report that the Hammers are the only club that has shown serious interest in Maehle, whose contract runs out in 2025.
However, the Serie A outfit will demand a fee in the region of €18-20million (£15-17m) and won’t sell for anything less.
Mane pictured in Bayern shirt
Sadio Mane has been spotted in a Bayern Munich shirt as his move to the German side nears completion.
Mane arrived in Munich to undergo his medical on Tuesday afternoon.
And the winger took to the streets to sign autographs while in a Bayern shirt.
Fulham join Yarmolenko transfer race
Fulham have joined the race to sign Andriy Yarmolenko on a free transfer, according to reports.
The winger, 32, will leave West Ham when his contract expires at the end of this month.
Yarmolenko will become a free agent next month, but there are already a number of clubs competing for his signature, including Fulham.
According to Ukrainian football journalist Viktor Vatsko, the Cottagers are ‘genuinely interested’ in signing him.
But, they face competition from MLS clubs Inter Miami, New York City FC and LAFC.
One other English side is also said to be interested along with Al Shabab, who play in the Saudi Pro League.
Witsel to Atletico Madrid ‘confirmed’
Borussia Dortmund ace Axel Witsel’s transfer to Atletico Madrid has been confirmed, according to reports.
Witsel’s contract with the German side has come to an end.
And he’s now wrapped up a move to Atletico, transfer expert Daniele Longo claimed on Twitter.
Eriksen ‘undecided on future’
Man United transfer target Christian Eriksen is still undecided on his future.
That’s according to Brentford boss Thomas Frank who hopes to retain the Denmark international’s services next season.
Frank told AS: “I know we still have a chance and I hope he will make a decision in two weeks.
“The agreement is that he will call me and tell me what he wants to do. He hasn’t decided yet.”
Xavi makes Dembele plea
Barcelona boss Xavi has reportedly issued a last-ditch plea to the club’s board to keep hold of Ousmane Dembele.
Dembele’s been linked with a move to Chelsea, but Xavi wants to keep hold of the winger, according to the Daily Mail.
Xavi is still confident Dembele can do the job for Barca next season, despite his injury woes.
But he’s yet to sign a new contract with Barca, and Chelsea have held talks over a possible free transfer to London.
Chelsea eye new transfer supremo
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing Atletico Madrid transfer supremo Andrea Berta to replace Marina Granovskaia.
And the Blues could be in luck as Berta isn’t very comfortable in Madrid, according to AS.
Which is a why a switch to London wouldn’t be complicated for the Italian, the report adds.
Although the Blues will have to move quick as his future needs to be sorted in the next few weeks, it was added.
Mane arrives in Munich
Sadio Mane has touched down in Germany to complete his transfer from Liverpool to Bayern Munich.
Sky Sport have released a clip of the forward leaving an aircraft at Munich airport at 11:26am as he closes in on the move.
Mane was then filmed arriving at the Krankenhaus Barmherzige Bruder Munchen hospital to undergo a medical with the German champions before putting pen-to-paper on his contract.
The agreed fee is in the region of £35million, which will see Liverpool receive a guaranteed £27.5m for Mane.
Suarez speaks on Nunez
Luis Suarez has given his opinion on Darwin Nunez’s transfer to Liverpool.
The Reds icon said of his fellow countryman: “He is going to a great club with one of the best coaches in the world, players he can learn off, and of course those special fans.
“I can be there to offer him advice about England and about the style of play.”
Lewandowski spotted in Spain
Robert Lewandowski has been spotted in Spain ahead of a potential move to Barcelona.
The superstar striker was pictured on board a yacht alongside his stunning wife Anna Lewandowska.
Lewandowski, 33, and wife Anna, 33, have been soaking up the sun while holidaying in Majorca.
The Bayern Munich forward was seen carrying bags packed with beach supplies off the luxury yacht.
The couple, who celebrate their ninth wedding anniversary tomorrow, enjoyed a meal at a beach club on the island alongside friends.
Lewandowski looked fashionable in a snazzy short-sleeved patterned shirt and swimming trunks, complete with flip-flops and sunglasses.
Eriksen ‘considering Man United offer’
Christian Eriksen is reportedly considering a contract offer from Manchester United.
The 30-year-old officially becomes a free agent at the end of the month after an impressive short-term spell with Brentford.
nd the Danish playmaker has an offer from the Red Devils on the table, according to The Times.
United are claimed to be hoping Erik ten Hag’s relationship with Eriksen will hope lure the midfielder to Old Trafford.
Kroos debates Real Madrid future
Real Madrid ace Toni Kroos is reportedly considering a future away from the club.
The midfielder has asked to be given some time before agreeing to a contract renewal that will keep him at Madrid until 2024, according to SPORT.
The German is assessing his future role at the club after the arrivals of youngsters Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
However, Real and club boss Carlo Ancelotti want Kroos to stay put, the report adds.
Man United given Eriksen warning
Man United have been warned that Christian Eriksen isn’t a good fit for the club by Danny Murphy.
Murphy explained on talkSPORT: “If you look at the Manchester United option, I don’t see that.
“If Ten Hag thinks he’s going to play Eriksen and Fernandes in the same team in the midfield with only one holding player, they’ll end up finishing worse off than they did this season.
“Unless he’s going to bring him in as back-up to Fernandes to play as a No.10, or is he going to play him as a central midfielder?”
PSG plan Lewandowski transfer swoop
PSG are plotting to steal Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona, reports claim.
Lewandowski seems set to be joining Barca from Bayern Munich.
However, PSG want to bring the Poland international to Paris with the help of super agent Pini Zahavi, according to SPORT.
Lewandowski’s reportedly agreed a three-year deal with Barca, but the Catalan giants are yet to agree a fee for the attacker.
Bayern want £42m for Lewandowski, which is a price Barca would like to haggle down, the report adds.
Chelsea in constant contact w/Kounde
Chelsea and Jules Kounde’s camp have been in constant contact over the defender, reports claim.
The Blues even reached out to the Sevilla ace’s agent Jonathan Kebe on Monday, according to ABC Sevilla.
And sorting out Kounde’s future is Kebe’s main focus after he facilitated Aurélien Tchouaméni’s move to Real Madrid, the report adds.
Chelsea in Kounde transfer boost
Chelsea have received a huge boost in their pursuit of Jules Kounde.
That’s because Barcelona have reportedly cooled interest in the defender due to Sevilla’s price demands.
Sevilla want £51m for the centre-back, which is a price Barca are reluctant to pay.
And with Sevilla refusing to budge, Barca have pulled the plug on negotiations, according to Marca.
West Han prioritise Broja transfer
West Ham have made Armando Broja their top target.
And the Hammers are set to make a £30million bid to sign him from Chelsea.
No formal talks have been held between the two London clubs.
But negotiations will commence when the Irons make their offer.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
