Tottenham CONFIRM Bryan Gil transfer, Cristiano Ronaldo set to STAY at Juventus, Dortmund ‘sign Haaland replacement’

MASTERPLAN

Could Manchester United offering Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a new contract be part of a bigger masterplan to sign Erling Haaland?

Solskjaer recently penned a new deal at United keeping him at the club until 2024, despite a trophy-less two-and-a-half year spell at Old Trafford.

And with both Solskjaer and Haaland being Norwegian and having worked together at Molde, Trevor Sinclair believes the new contract may be part of a plan to lure Haaland to Old Trafford.

Haaland has been linked with a player-plus-cash swap with Anthony Martial, and also has a £68million buyout clause which becomes active next season.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Sinclair said: “When you hear little sound bites of Haaland saying ‘maybe play again with you soon’ and that relationship with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is that why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been given this contract at Manchester United?

“If he [Haaland] is going to stay at Borussia Dortmund this season and then allowed to leave for his buyout clause next season, would Ole, who has got a good relationship with Haaland, be in the main seat?”

DONE-YELL DEAL

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Dutch striker Donyell Malen has agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund.

Dortmund will sign Malen on a five-year deal from PSV with the transfer to be confirmed imminently.

Malen’s arrival will spark rumours concerning the future of Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, with Manchester United and Chelsea both interested in signing the Norwegian superstar.

The Red Devils are reportedly interested in a player-plus-cash deal involving Anthony Martial, while the Blues have made Haaland their number one target after a disappointing campaign from Timo Werner.

ALEX TO ALTAY SPOR

Runar Alex Runarsson is set to join Turkish club Altay Spor on loan from Arsenal in a season-long loan in a bid to gain more first team experience.

Football.London are reporting that the 26-year-old Icelandic international with fly out to Turkey this week to complete the deal, with Athur Okonkwo set to be promoted to third choice keeper.

The Gunners are still on the lookout for a second choice shot stopper to provide competition for Bernd Leno, with Aaron Ramsdale heavily linked with a move to the Emirates.

LENGLET ON HIS WAY?

Reports emerging from Spain suggest that new Everton boss Raphael Benitez is eager to secure the services of Barcelona centre-back Clement Lenglet.

Spanish outlet Sport claim that a loan deal with an option to buy move could be on the cards, with the Frenchman valued at around £20million.

David Moyes and West Ham are also said to be interested in the 26-year-old who was a regular in Barcelona’s defence last season alongside Gerard Pique.

FAREWELL PHIL

Manchester United’s Phil Jones may well be on his way out of Old Trafford this summer.

Jones has not played a Premier League game for United since January 2020 but still has two years left on his Red Devils deal.

United could even be willing to give Jones a compensation pay out according to reports, with a host of Premier League clubs eager to secure his services.

Newcastle United, Everton, Southampton, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Burnley AND West Ham are all said to be interested in the 29-year-old who as spent the last ten years at Old Trafford.

BLADES EYE ELLIOT

Relegated Sheffield United are keen to secure the services of Liverpool youngster Harvey Elliott on loan.

The Star are reporting that new Blades boss Slavisa Jokanovic is eager to reunite with the 18-year-old after managing the winger at Fulham.

Elliott impressed on loan in the Championship last season, scoring seven goals and assisting eleven for Blackburn Rovers.

There is uncertainty surrounding a potential move though, with Elliott tipped to be involved in the Liverpool first team in this upcoming season.

MATCHOI MADE IN HEAVEN?

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are reportedly keen on a move for 18-year-old winger Matchoi Djalo.

At the age of 16 years and 122 days, he was the youngest player ever to play in the Primeira Liga for Pacos de Ferreira but has failed to live up to expectations since.

Arsenal though view the transfer as a low risk move, with Djalo reportedly available for as little as £1million.

With a number of young talents coming through at the Emirates in the form of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe, Djalo could thrive alongside Arteta’s improving youngsters.

READY FOR RAPHA

With Manchester United edging edger closer towards a deal with Real Madrid for French centre back Raphael Varane, here’s THOMAS BLOW with the full story.

SunSport understands the two clubs are nearing an agreement over a fee for the Frenchman, who is believed to have already agreed personal terms.

BATTLE FOR BAILEY

Bayer Leverkusen’s £25million rated winger Leon Bailey is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs.

90min are reporting that Aston Villa are prepared to meeting Leverkusen’s valuation, although Leicester, Everton, Wolves and Southampton are also keen on the 23-year-old Jamaican.

Bailey has previously been linked with a move to Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea but it Dean Smith’s Villa who are currently in pole position to sign the winger.

KESSIE GOING NOWHERE

Liverpool are just one of a host of clubs who have been linked with AC Milan midfielder Frank Kessie.

The Ivory Coast midfielder has just one year left on his current contract with Liverpool in the market for a midfielder following the departure of Gini Wijnaldum.

But Kessie has confirmed he plans to stay at San Siro, telling Gazzetta dello Sport:

“I’m proud to have chosen Milan and my intention isn’t to leave.

“On the contrary, I want to stay forever. Now I have the Olympics, but when I come back I will sort everything.”

LINGARD ALTERNATIVE

Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard impressed while on loan at West Ham United last season.

The 28-year-old spent the second half of last season in East London, scoring 9 goals in 14 games and seemingly forcing his way back into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s plans at Old Trafford.

David Moyes was reportedly keen on a permanent deal but the Daily Express are reporting the Hammers could turn their attention away from Lingard and instead focus on Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

The Liverpool midfielder is returning from injury and could seek a loan spell to return to form and force his way into Jurgen Klopp’s long-term plans at Anfield.

VIRG RETURNS

Liverpool fans will be delighted after breaking news has emerged that Virgil Van Dijk is in contention to feature in a Liverpool shirt again this week.

The Dutchman could play against Hertha Berlin on Thursday as he continues to near full fitness following a long-term knee injury.

Jurgen Klopp shared the news that Van Dijk could play as soon as Thursday, with fellow centre back Joe Gomez also nearing a return after nearing a complete recovery from a long-term knee injury himself.

THREE HORSE RACE

It was reported yesterday that Leeds United are keen on bringing Manchester United winger Dan James to Elland Road.

James was on the verge of a transfer to the Whites in 2019 before Swansea pulled out of the deal at the eleventh hour and James moved to Old Trafford.

Leeds are eager to make another move for James, but now the Telegraph are reporting that Brighton and Burnley are also interested in a move for the 23-year-old.

LAMELA LEAVES

After an up-and-down eight year spell in North London Erik Lamela has left Tottenham for Sevilla.

He’s included in the deal that sees Bryan Gil move the other way after making 257 appearances for Spurs.

The 30-year-old Argentinian joined Spurs in a £27million deal in 2013 following Gareth Bale’s departure, but has never really hit the heights that were expected of him after his arrival.

OFFICIAL

Sevilla’s Bryan Gil is now officially a Tottenham Hotspur player.

The 20-year-old joins up with the North London club in a deal which sees Erik Lamela going the other way.

Gil has made three appearances for Spain and is a very highly young talent.

It looks like a smart move by new Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

AARON ON THE MOVE

Ex-Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey may leave Juventus this summer, according to reports.

Gazzetto Dello Sport are reporting that the 30-year-old Welshman is attracting interest from Tottenham and Wolves, with Juve willing to let Ramsey leave Turin.

Ramsey has been a Juve player for two years after joining on a free in 2019 but has been unable to establish himself as a regular starter, despite earning £6.8million per year.

CHOICE OF CLUBS

It’s not just Lazio who are keen on a deal for Liverpool midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri.

Sky Sports are reporting that Sevilla, Villarreal and Napoli are also keen on the 29-year-old.

Shaqiri impressed for Switzerland at Euro 2020, scoring three goals in five games for his country to get clubs from around Europe sniffing for his signature.

CLOSING IN

Sky Sports are reporting that Raphael Varane and Manchester United are close to agreeing personal terms ahead of the Frenchman’s proposed move from Real Madrid.

The 28-year-old World Cup winner has been strongly linked with the Red Devils in the last few weeks with a deal now seemingly inevitable.

The Real Madrid defender has been eager on a switch to the Premier League but cautious not to break his relationship with Los Blancos.

That danger has now been averted with a transfer edging ever closer.

LOOKING FOR LEE

Arsenal and Celtic are set to go head-to-head as they battle to sign Derby County youngster Lee Buchanan.

Reports by the Daily Record suggest the 20-year-old could be sold against Derby’s will due to their transfer Embargo and financial situation.

Buchanan can play at the heart of defence or more naturally at left back, as well as further forward on the left side of midfield.

It also represents a low risk move for Mikel Arteta but one that could have a high reward.

CENTRE BACK SWOOP

With Raphael Varane edging ever closer to a move to Old Trafford it seems that the Red Devils will not stop there when it comes to signing centre backs.

The Daily Mail are reporting that United are keen on making a move for Sevilla star Jules Kounde, a player they have been linked with continuously in the last year.

The 22-year-old Frenchman has a buyout clause of £68.5million and is one of the hottest young properties in world football.

MATT ON THE MOVE

Swansea City captain Matt Grimes is set for a move to relegated Fulham, according to the Daily Mail.

Grimes reportedly has a deal booked with the Cottagers this week after choosing to stay in the Championship amid interest from the Premier League.

Newcastle and Southampton were also keen on the midfielder but he now looks set to move to West London.

J-FLEE

Aston Villa have revealed John Terry has left the club to pursue his ambition of being a manager.

The Chelsea legend finished his playing days with the club before returning to be Dean Smith’s assistant.

Read Terry’s full statement

ERL OF MANCHESTER

Utd could try offloading Anthony Martial as part of a swap deal to bring Erling Haaland to the club.

The Red Devils have been linked with the Borussia Dortmund striker for some time, which interest appearing to die down when they opted to secure the team-mate Jadon Sancho instead.

And after splashing out £73million on Sancho, Man Utd would now not be able to afford a cash deal for Haaland this summer.

But according to Mundo Deportivo, the Old Trafford side are trying to think of creative ways to bring the Dortmund man to Old Trafford.

One of those is to offer forward Martial as part of the deal reducing the transfer fee required to buy Haaland.

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SAUL ORDER

Liverpool have been joined by Manchester United in their pursuit of Saul Niguez, with Utd ‘confident’ of beating their bitter rivals to his signature.

Saul has been linked with a move away from Atletico all summer, with Premier League giants circling.

According to the Daily Mail, the 26-year-old midfielder has a whopping £126million release clause in his contract.

But he could go for as little as £45m due to Atletico’s dire financial situation.

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‘CLOSER AND CLOSER’

Real Madrid are now prepared to sell Raphael Varane to Manchester United, as per the player’s wish.

Varane is at training at Real Madrid City this morning but Fabrizio Romano says a deal has moved even closer.