Chelsea ‘favourites’ to sign Jack Grealish this summer, Haaland to Man City LATEST, Tottenham want Domenico Berardi

JOAO CANCEL

Manchester City ace Joao Cancelo has been ruled out of Euro 2020 after testing positive for COVID-19.

Cancelo has been replaced by Manchester United loanee Diogo Dalot in the Portugal national squad .

The defender tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday and is “doing well” after being placed in isolation.

The reigning European champions stated: “In accordance with the COVID-19 protocol defined by UEFA before the Euro 2020 matches, all players and members of the entourage underwent RT-PCR tests on Saturday.

“The results, with the exception of Cancelo, were negative”

NIC OF TIME

Tottenham have joined the transfer race for Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Spurs are keeping tabs on Berardi who is highly rated by new managing director Fabio Paratici.

Arsenal and Manchester United have also shown interest in the winger recently.

AC Milan and Juventus are also eyeing the Italy international

AGENT MAHREZ

Manchester City have stepped up their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland, according to Riyad Mahrez it seems…

Mahrez has been enjoying his holiday in the Greek island of Mykonos with a group of friends, one of which is Haaland.

The attacking duo were filmed loving life in the party island and the City star cheekily suggested he is doing his part to convince the star striker to move to the Etihad by referring to himself as “Agent Mahrez”.

Haaland, of course, missed out on Euro 2020 with Norway failing to qualify but the Borussia Dortmund star appears to be making the most of his holiday time

JACK ATTACK

Just a quick reminder, Chelsea are favourites to sign Jack Grealish in the summer.

The Blues face strong competition from the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City for Grealish.

According to Fichajes, however, the west Londoners are in pole position to wrap up a £100million move.

That would smash the current British transfer record of £89m paid by United for Paul Pogba back in 2016.

However, Roman Abramovich is willing to back manager Thomas Tuchel in the transfer market following his Champions League triumph

DAK THAT

Liverpool have made an approach for Man Utd and Arsenal target Patson Daka, according to reports.

And the Zambian international is believed to be very keen on joining the Reds.

Daka has an impressive goal-scoring record, scoring 61 goals in his last 85 games for the club in all competitions.

According to Football Insider, Liverpool have made contact and will look to sign the 22-year-old.

DEPAY TO BARCA

Italina journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Lyon striker Memphis Depay has decided to join Barcelona.

Depay is currently on international duty with the Netherlands at Euro 2020.

But he determined to link up with Dutch legend Ronald Koeman at the Nou Camp.

ARSENAL FACE BATTLE

Arsenal face a bottle to sign Andre Onana from Dutch team Ajax, according to reports.

Goal are reporting that due to Onana’s doping ban being reduced from 12 months to nine, he is attracting interest from a host of European clubs. 

Arsenal are in the hunt for a goalkeeper after both Alex Runarsson and Mat Ryan failed to provide adequate back-up for No1 Bernd Leno.

But Leno could also be on his way out with his long-term future at the club in doubt.

ONE FER ME

Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to sign Declan Rice this summer.

And the West Ham ace has also been compared to iconic ex-Hammer Michael Carrick.

Rice, 22, shone for Ferdinand’s old club West Ham last season, captaining them in most games as they finished sixth – their highest league finish this millennium – and secured Europa League football.

The holding midfielder has also cemented himself in the England starting XI – playing 90 minutes in the Three Lions’ Euro 2020 opener win against Croatia on Sunday.

And Ferdinand – who came through West Ham’s academy – risked the wrath of the Irons’ faithful by imploring the Red Devils to sign him this summer.

The 42-year-old held a Twitter Q&A on Monday and was asked: “What No 6 should Man Utd buy this summer?”

And the former England ace simply wrote: “Welcome @_DeclanRice.”

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NEW DEAL

Man Utd and Chelsea have been dealt a blow in the pursuit for wonderkid Jude Bellingham.

Borussia Dortmund are preparing to offer the 17-year-old sensation a bumper contract.

According to Bild, Dortmund are gearing up to offer the midfielder a two-year extension that would see him tied down until 2025.

Which would inevitably cool both Premier League giants’ interest.

GUENDOUZI TWEETS

Matteo Guendouzi took to Twitter to thank Hertha Berlin after completing his loan spell.

He said: “To new beginnings … A difficult day arrives, this one, the day to say goodbye to an entire institution for which I had the immense privilege and honor to play football and defend its blazon in an extraordinary championship made of professionalism and humility.”

The Frenchman’s future at Arsenal has not yet been decided, and he has been linked with a move back to France.

Marseille are believed to be interested.

WANTED WERNER

Real Madrid are interested in bringing in Chelsea talisman Timo Werner, according to reports.

Former Chelsea and Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is keen on bringing the German to the Bernabeu as he plots a rebuild.

Despite being in crippling debt, Madrid is keen on bringing Werner in despite their likely restrictions on spending, according to Fichajes.

Werner had a rather rocky start to life in London, but managed to pick up 12 goals and provide 15 assists across all competitions.

SPURS EYE PELLEGRINI

Tottenham are interested in signing Roma midfielder, Lorenzo Pellegrini this summer, according to the Daily Express.

The 24-year-old has a contract at the Rome-based club until the summer of 2024.

And he was recently forced to pull out of Mancini’s Italy Euros squad through injury.

Tottenham will have to try and take Pellegrini off former boss Mourinho’s hands.

REDKNAPP ON TAKING THE KNEE

Former footballer and manager Harry Redknapp stands against all forms of racism.

But questions how long players will continue to take the knee.

Redknapp says he was ‘all for it early on’ but ‘now maybe we have to look somewhere else’.

Speaking to GB News, he said: “I don’t know how much longer we go with it (taking the knee).

“Anything that can eradicate racism out of sport I’m all for it, but…. I don’t know really, I hate it when there’s people booing it.

“It’s not a good way to start a football match or anything really, it shouldn’t happen.

“I think that’s totally wrong that they (fans) do that.

“I’ve been all for it early on, but maybe now we have to look somewhere else, and…. I don’t know how long we’re going to keep doing it for – it can’t go on forever can it.”

PAU-ER PLAY

Manchester United centre-back Victor Lindelof won the man-of-the-match award after Sweden’s 0-0 draw against Spain.

The 26-year-old shone as his side held on for a draw in their Euro 2020 opener against a Spanish side including United defensive target Pau Torres who could replace Lindelof in the Red Devils’ starting XI.

Posting a picture of Lindelof with his star-of-the-match trophy after the game, the official Euro 2020 Twitter account wrote: “Excelled in the air, organised his defence and brought calm to proceedings.”

Many in the comments argued Sweden’s keeper Robin Olsen should have been given the award after making several key saves.

But Lindelof – who often gets stick from United fans – played very well as his country picked up a well earned point from arguably their toughest Group E fixture.

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BID REJECTED

Arsenal have had an opening bid of £12m rejected for R.S.C. Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.

According to Belgian publication HLN, the Gunners have seen their opening bid rejected by the Belgian club.

Lokonga is one of Anderlecht’s standout performers despite being just 21-years-old.

And with both Granit Xhaka and Matteo Guendouzi set to leave this summer, central midfield is an area which needs strengthening.

JACK ATTACK

Chelsea are favourites to secure a transfer for Jack Grealish this summer, according to reports.

The Blues face strong competition from Manchester United and City for the Aston Villa captain.

But Fichajes state the West Londoners are in pole position to wrap up a £100million move.

That would smash the current British transfer record of £89m paid by United for Paul Pogba in 2016. 

However, Roman Abramovich is willing to back Thomas Tuchel in the transfer market following his Champions League heroics.

KEY TO SUCCESS

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas is reportedly being tracked by Manchester United after his future was thrown into doubt.

Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to sign for the Ligue 1 club when his AC Milan contract expires, potentially leaving Navas on the bench.

 The Costa Rican star has impressed throughout his spells with Real Madrid and PSG, winning a league title with each and three Champions Leagues with the Spanish giants.

Yet, having been replaced by Thibaut Courtois in Madrid, he looks set to once again become the victim of his club seeking a bigger name in between the posts.

ED IT IN

West Ham, Watford, Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen are pushing to sign Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Italian journalist said on Twitter: “Eddie Nketiah received a new contract proposal from Arsenal days ago, as reported by @theathleticuk. There’s still nothing agreed as of today.

“West Ham, Watford, Crystal Palace are interested. Bayer Leverkusen are pushing since months to sign him on a permanent deal.”

MOYES LIKES SCHICK

David Moyes likes the look of Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick.

The 25-year-old scored two at Hampden Park to ruin Scotland’s return to a major international competition.

Including an emphatic halfway line goal, catching Marshall off his line.

And Schick’s agent, Pavel Paska, back in 2020 confirmed that Moyes asked about the striker.

He said: “(David Moyes) asked me about Patrik Schick.

“(Moyes) wanted to know what Patrik looked like at the moment.” 

After his goal-scoring exploits yesterday, and West Ham well in the hunt for a striker – he could be the missing link.

Fans seem to agree.

GOOD MORNING FOOTBALL FANS

Pep Guardiola has reportedly offered SEVEN Manchester City players to Barcelona.

AS claims the former Nou Camp chief is eager to raid his old club for versatile defender Sergi Roberto and winger Ousmane Dembele.

It’s believed defender Aymeric Laporte will be allowed to leave, along with Raheem Sterling and Portuguese duo Joao Cancelo and Bernardo Silva.

The remaining three City players are yet to be identified.

Meanwhile, Burnley are claimed to be in ‘advanced negotiations’ to bring Inter Milan left-back Ashley Young back to the Premier League.

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’.

In other news, Leicester are said to be plotting an audacious move for Barcelona misfit Philippe Coutinho,

Mundo Deportivo state that 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.

And finally, Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian has signed a new contract to extend his stay at Anfield.

The former West Ham shot-stopper moved to Merseyside prior to the 2019-20 season as back-up for Brazilian No1 Alisson.

And now – with his existing deal expiring this summer – he has signed an extension and will now stay at Anfield.

GLAZE THE BAR

Man Utd chief Joel Glazer insists the club’s despised owners have ‘heard’ criticism from the likes of Gary Neville.

Glazer said: “I know Gary has been, to say the least, pretty hard on us, and it’s okay.

“Everybody has their views. There’s two ways to look at it; you can just shut the person out because they’re not saying something nice about you and ignore it. Or you can pause, you can listen.

“People always have good points, good ideas and you have to take them to heart. You can’t ignore people.

“We can’t ignore things, we have got to listen. You can’t necessarily accomplish everything, it’s not always that simple.

“Sometimes things are a little more complex, but Gary’s a legend. Gary did so much for this club. Gary has good ideas, good thoughts, and they’re heard.”

DONNA GET ME STARTED

Keylor Navas has hit out at Paris Saint-Germain for signing Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The Italy goalkeeper is on the verge of joining PSG on a free transfer after the end of his contract at AC Milan.

PSG keeper Navas was clearly unimpressed by his club’s decision to bring in the Italy star.

Navas posted on Instagram: “Offer your absence to those who do not value your presence.”

Donnarumma is reportedly set to complete his medical at PSG in the next week ahead of his move.

NOT GUNNER HAPPEN

Donny van de Beek will NOT be joining Arsenal in the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Italian journalist tweeted: “There are no talks between Arsenal, Manchester United or player agents for Donny van de Beek.

“Arsenal will sign a new midfielder, for sure – but there’s nothing going on for van de Beek as of today.

“There are other names in the list as priorities.”

NOT A S-MART CHOICE

Denmark striker Martin Braithwaite has claimed that Denmark’s decision to play Finland following Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest was the ‘least bad decision’.

He said: “None of the options were good. We took the least bad one. There were lots of players who were unable to play.

“We were in a bad place. We made the least bad decision.

“We were told we had to make a decision. That’s the only thing I can say. I wished there was a third option. Because I did not want to go out again.

“But Uefa said there were two options. We made a decision because we knew we would not be able to sleep that night.”

PAUL OF DUTY

Paul Gascoigne dismissed comparisons with Phil Foden by declaring: Nobody is as good as me – even when I played drunk.

Phil Foden is rocking a Gazza-like Euro ‘96 haircut and has not shied away from being compared to the Three Lions hero.

But when asked about the Manchester City ace, Gazza said: “No one compares to me.

“I can beat everyone with my eyes shut, and that’s with a bottle of whiskey inside of us as well and a couple of Bacardi breezers.”