TOTTENHAM are believed to be ready to sell Harry Kane for £150m – but they’ll only take cash.Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is said to not be willing to accept any offer that contains players in exchange.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are gearing up for a £150m-PLUS bid for Erling Haaland, according to reports.
Meanwhile PSG are in talks with Lionel Messi over a possible transfer from Barcelona, the club president has implied.
Nasser Al Khelaifi said: “I am not talking about ongoing negotiations.”
And Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum looks almost certain to head to Paris after snubbing Barcelona, who couldn’t match the offer from France.
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STEPH’S STRESS
Steph Catley has revealed that her debut Arsenal season has been the most difficult in her career so far due to a series of injuries.
The 27-year-old told My Football: “It’s definitely been the hardest year of my football career.
“The injuries just kept coming and I couldn’t find the answers. But I found strength in myself I didn’t know I had and also strength in my relationships with the people around me.
“I learnt to lean on people and overall I feel like I’ve come out the other side of it all a much better athlete.
“I’m better at preparing, I feel stronger physically and mentally and just have a real appreciation for being out on the field every day doing what I love.
“I’m feeling really good. My body feels strong and I’ve been back on the field for the last few months now so I’ve got a good amount of load back there too.
“But mentally I feel really fresh and just excited to be on the field every single day.”
SHAQ YER BAGS
Xherdan Shaqiri is set to quit Liverpool this summer with Lazio interested, according to reports.
The Swiss midfielder, 29, has been little more than a bit-part player under Jurgen Klopp in recent seasons.
And now Shaqiri could finally quit Anfield with Lazio set to swoop if Maurizio Sarri takes over at the Italian giants.
Lazio are currently without a boss after Simone Inzaghi took over from Antonio Conte at Inter Milan.
Sarri has been out of work since leaving Juventus after just one season, in 2019-20.
But he’s hotly linked with taking over at Lazio – who finished sixth in Serie A last season.
Should he arrive, transfer expert Nicolo Schira has revealed Shaqiri could be one of his top targets.
TOP OF THE BIL
EXCLUSIVE – Sam Johnstone is so chilled he would treat the Euros exactly like a night game at Barnsley.
At least that is what Slaven Bilic believes following the keeper’s classy England debut in Sunday’s 1-0 friendly win over Romania.
Bilic said: “Sam is not a loud guy. He is very calm and doesn’t speak a lot. He is one of those guys that gives you confidence with his calmness.
“He is relaxed but not sleepy. He is totally in a zone and in the beginning I was telling him to be louder.
“But after that, I noticed he is one of those who can calm a team down with his attitude. He is not fazed. For him it would be the same if it were a Monday night in Barnsley or a match at Euro 2020.
“It comes from your character but also from when you are at a big club and always being scrutinised.”
HEC OF A MOVE
Villarreal have reportedly made an offer to sign Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin.
According to Di Marzio, Unai Emery is looking to be reunited with the Spain international.
It’s understood that Bellerin is keen to depart the Emirates after ten years left at the Emirates.
And Villarreal would be able to offer the defender Champions League football having won the Europa League.
MAKING A MARC
Marcelo Bielsa dropped a big hint over his Leeds future by ditching the beach to coach a local U11’s side.
While a new deal is seen as a formality, the Argentine is yet to sign up for at least one more year at Elland Road.
Bielsa gave a blunt ‘no’ when asked by SunSport towards the end of the season if he had any holiday plans this summer.
And, true to his word, the 65-year-old has remained in Yorkshire to pass on his wisdom on to a group of local kids.
Bielsa was spotted putting them through their paces on Monday night – though how they understood his broken English is anyone’s guess.
Fan @Tonylufc28 tweeted: “He’s just an incredible human being. He’s here for the long term, that’s for sure. Feel blessed to have him at our club.”
While another supporter wrote: “Quality from Bielsa. I bet that was one of the best training sessions them lads will have. The man lives and breathes football and is a genius.”
CAL OF DUTY
Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi has hinted that he is open to switching his international allegiance to Ghana in the future.
The 20-year-old is still eligible to represent the West African nation despite being capped three times at senior level by England.
As reported by Joy Sports, he said: “I think obviously when you’re young, you have the opportunity to play for England throughout all the years, from under 15 to under 16 all the way up.
“When they obviously gave me the opportunity to come I was in the country already.
“It’s something that I already had in my mind, set on already playing for England.”
“So it was the thing obviously choosing Ghana or England, and at the end of the day I said I always had the right people around me who always advise me – what’s right, what’s wrong. England came and I said ‘Yeah, let me go and play for my country.
“But I said Ghana is my home as well, so we’ll see, we’ll see. You’ll never know, so.”
KYL-ING TIME
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly unhappy with club chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s claims that he will ‘never Paris Saint-Germain.
The striker has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool, with just a year left on his contract.
But Al-Khelaifi has shot down reports linking the French ace with a move away.
He told L’Equipe: “I will be clear. Mbappe is going to stay in Paris.
“We will never sell him and he will never leave on a free. Mbappe has everything he needs in Paris.”
But according to Spanish TV station El Chiringuito, Mbappe is not impressed with what he heard.
And they report that Real Madrid now thing the 22-year-old will NOT renew his contact with PSG.
THAT’S SAUL FOLKS
Atletico Madrid have reportedly offered Saul Niguez in exchange for Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva in a blow to Manchester United.
The Red Devils have long targeted the Spanish midfielder.
But Atletico’s desire to sign Silva could send Saul to United’s rivals.
According to The Times, Atletico are willing to send club stalwart Saul in a direct swap for City star Silva – in a move that could benefit both clubs in terms of Financial Fair Play.
And the transfer could also work out well for both players
Saul, 26, has been a key man for Simeone over the years, playing 337 times for his boyhood club.
Saul Niguez recently celebrated winning his first LaLiga title
LOR THE ONE
Liverpool have made a £25.8million bid for Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini to replace Georginio Wijnaldum, according to reports.
Jurgen Klopp is preparing for life without the Dutch star after they failed to agree to terms on a contract extension.
Wijnaldum was expected to join Barcelona before Paris Saint-Germain blew them out of the water with an 11th hour offer TWICE the value of the LaLiga giants.
Liverpool are now looking at ideal replacements for the Kop icon.
And Corriere dello Sport claim the Reds have launched a £25.8m bid for Pellegrini.
The 17-cap Italy star, 24, scored 11 times and added a further nine assists for Roma last season.
Liverpool reportedly want Lorenzo Pellegrini to replace Georginio Wijnaldum in a £25.8m deal
HAK OF THE NET
Arsenal are reportedly considering making an offer for AC Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu if they miss out on Martin Odegaard.
Arsenal are waiting to hear whether the 22-year-old Dane features in Carlo Ancelotti’s first-team plans.
But according to CBS Sports reporter James Benge, the Londoners have shortlisted an alternative in Calhanoglu, 27.
He posted on Twitter: “Arsenal still retain strong interest in Martin Odegaard.
“What sort of deal can be done there [if any] will depend on decision of new Real Madrid coaching staff and Florentino Perez.
“Another target who Arsenal are understood to have broached internally is Hakan Calhanoglu, out of contract with AC Milan this summer.
“He is an option, not clear how high on the list he might be but expectation is he’s an alternative to Odegaard.”
Hakan Calhanoglu is reportedly on Arsenal’s shortlist this summer
PAUL THE OTHER ONE
Paul Gascoigne has revealed that he brutally snubbed Chelsea in 1995 when he left Lazio for Rangers.
He told talkSPORT: “I remember speaking to [then Lazio boss] Dino Zoff and asking him what clubs were interested in me at the time and he said Chelsea.
“I said ‘I ain’t going there, what’s the other one?’ He replied Aston Villa.
“And I said I ain’t going there either, and then he said Rangers. So I’m walking out of the door and I turned around and said ‘I ain’t going to Queens Park Rangers’.
“No, Glasgow Rangers. I slammed the door and said to Dino get them over quickly.
“I remember [Rangers boss] Walter Smith turning up and going ‘let me tell you about the club’.
“I went ‘no, let me tell you what I’ve got in the fridge…. and I came out with two Budweisers. He said ‘you’re signing, aren’t you?!'”
PAUL YOUR HAIR OUT
Phil Foden paid tribute to Paul Gascoigne by recreating the England icon’s famous haircut from Euro 96.
The Manchester City star has fans hoping the new look will help him inspire the Three Lions this summer the way Gazza did 25 years ago.
Foden – who has already been compared to Gascoigne in terms of playing style – took things to a new level by unveiling his fresh trim for the Euros.
Ahead of England’s first Group D game against Croatia on Sunday, the 21-year-old revealed he has bleached his usually dark locks blonde.
And in case any fans were in doubt about the Gascoigne reference, Foden captioned a picture on his Instagram story: “Euro 96 vibes.”
Phil Fodenâs latest haircut has been inspired by Paul Gascoigneâs Euro 96 look
DAN AND DUSTED
Dani Ceballos has dealt Arsenal a blow by ruling out a return to the Emirates.
The Spanish midfielder has spent the last two seasons on loan in North London from Real Madrid.
He made 25 Premier League appearances and scored three goals this season, but it looks like they could be his last games for the Gunners.
Speaking on Spanish radio station El Larguero, the 24-year-old said: “[Mikel] Arteta is a coach who I am sure will be one of the best in the world in the next few years.
“But I would like to return to the Spanish league.”
TAM PLAN
Chelsea are reportedly considering offering Borussia Dortmund Tammy Abraham as part of a player-plus-cash transfer offer for Erling Haaland.
The Blues want to bring in a new striker when the market reopens this summer.
And Dortmund ace Haaland, 20, is among their top priorities.
Talks have already taken place regarding a possible switch to Stamford Bridge for more than £150million.
However, The Times state the West Londoners may be tempted to try and include Abraham in any deal.
They value their academy graduate at around £40m.
So offering Abraham would both reduce the transfer fee Chelsea must pay as well as giving Dortmund somewhat of a replacement No9.
SPURRED OFF
Tottenham stars reportedly had ‘reservations’ about Antonio Conte’s potential arrival last week, because of his ‘extreme and demanding’ methods.
The Italian was in talks with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy, as the North Londoners look to finally replace sacked Jose Mourinho.
Conte, 51, was happy to come to the club and there were ‘no issues’ with the salary he was being offered.
The former Chelsea boss impressed Spurs chiefs with his vision for getting the players fit again and improving them defensively.
But the move broke down over the lack of transfer funds that would be at his disposal. This may, however, come as a relief to some of the players.
According to The Athletic, some Spurs stars were concerned over how hard they’d be pushed by Conte.
They had heard from pals at other clubs just how much he pushes his teams, and that he pays ‘little attention’ to utilising clubs’ academies or developing young players.
JUMP ON JACK
Man City want to sign Aston Villa star Jack Grealish this summer, according to reports.
Pep Guardiola is eager to strengthen his side, following their Champions League final disappointment.
Finding a new striker to replace Sergio Aguero is key to City’s agenda.
But securing Grealish’s signature is of ‘equal’ importance, according to ESPN.
They also claim that Guardiola is insistent that City must pounce on Grealish ahead of rivals Manchester United, should Villa be willing to do business.
The Midlanders are believed to value their captain at around £100million.
City have been ‘encouraged’ that a deal could be done by Villa’s £33m acquisition of Norwich’s fellow creator Emi Buendia.
GOLDEN BOY
Harry Kane is dreaming of a stunning Euro 2020 trophy double as the England captain wants to lead his country to victory in the final at Wembley on July 11.
And he is also on a mission to add to his personal collection of gongs by once again bagging the Golden Boot.
He said: “As a striker, if you are scoring, you are helping the team. That’s always my aim — and to win.
“Of course, I’d love to win another Golden Boot. More importantly, I’d love to be lifting that Euros trophy.
“Whatever way we get there, whether it’s me scoring or others, it doesn’t bother me as long as we are winning games.
“That’s why we play football on the hihest stage, to be involved in the biggest games. Once most guys are on the pitch, instinct takes over.”
HOLA JADON
Jadon Sancho is interested in a move to LaLiga, according to reports.
The Borussia Dortmund winger, 21, looks on course to leave the German club this summer.
Manchester United are desperate to land the star, especially now Dortmund have lowered their asking price to £80million.
But according to The Times, Sancho wants to try his luck in Spain.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are the traditional big hitters of LaLiga, although Atletico Madrid did win the league this season.
The Nou Camp or Bernabeu would be the more likely options for the winger.
BAR-KING MAD
Barcelona are plotting a sensational FIVE-PLAYER raid of Manchester City, according to reports.
The LaLiga giants have already turned to Pep Guardiola’s squad to sign Eric Garcia and Sergio Aguero on free transfers.
But after missing out on Georginio Wijnaldum – with Paris Saint-Germain winning the race for the free agent – Barca are set to turn back to City with FIVE Etihad stars in sight.
To fill the void of Wijnaldum, Spanish outlets El Chiringuito TV and Sport have claimed Ronald Koeman wants in-form Ilkay Gundogan.
El Chiringuito TV even claims Barcelona have met with the agents of both Gundogan AND Riyad Mahrez after their sensational seasons.
Madrid-based Sky Sports journalist Matteo Moretto has claimed Barcelona are pondering a move for Raheem Sterling.
And Sport have also claimed Barcelona are in the market for Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus in a staggering raid of City.
DON DEAL
PSG are on the verge of signing Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to reports.
The giant stopper left boyhood club AC Milan at the end of the season, upon the expiry of his contract.
Agent Mino Raiola failed to come to an agreement with the Italian giants after long negotiations.
The 22-year-old’s free agency sparked interest from around Europe in Italy’s No1, but it is PSG that appear to have won the race.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Ligue 1 side are set to complete the deal ‘in the next hours’.
Donnarumma will sign a five-year contract on £200,000-a-week in Paris, and he will be granted the No99 shirt in the French capital.
Gianluigi Donnarumma played 251 times for AC Milan
TRIPLE THREAT
AC Milan are reportedly preparing a TRIPLE transfer raid on Chelsea for Hakim Ziyech, Olivier Giroud and Fikayo Tomori.
All three players have found game time hard to come by at Stamford Bridge this season.
And Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that Serie A runners-up Milan are ready to pounce.
Tomori was shipped out on loan to AC Milan, where he obviously impressed with his performances.
Big things were expected of Ziyech after he joined Chelsea last summer for £37million from Ajax.
But the Moroccan arrived injured and didn’t do enough to impress previous boss Frank Lampard or his predecessor Thomas Tuchel.
La Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting AC Milan are planning a sensational triple transfer raid
BOO ARE YA?
Rio Ferdinand has slammed fans who boo England players taking the knee as ‘ignorant’.
A number of supporters at the Three Lions’ Euro 2020 warm-up friendlies jeered the pre-game gesture.
Ferdinand told his YouTube channel: “These fans, these ignorant people going to these games, they haven’t got a clue.
“They don’t know what the players are kneeling for. It’s not a political stance.
“All these people saying, ‘BLM is a political movement’ – [the knee] is nothing to do with [BLM]. So take that out of your mind.”
NO HEART OR SOL
Arsenal legend Sol Campbell has blasted the current Gunners after claiming that his old club have become ‘soft’.
Speaking to Ladbrokes at the launch of their new European Championships 5-a-side Bet, Campbell said: “When I was at Arsenal we had a team of tough guys… I don’t know whether things have softened now.
“When I was there we had a team full of tough guys. All great gentlemen, straight-talking.
“There were loads of characters, great banter and with that came a few fights from time to time. But above all that, it was a team full of great personalities; great people.
“We didn’t shy away from things at all. Is football like that now? Are Arsenal like that now? I don’t think so.
“We were ruthless gentlemen. There is such a thing; you know what’s good and what’s bad but when it comes to football there’s no mucking around.
“It’s as simple as that.”
CRIS OF DEATH
Manchester United have failed in their £39m bid to land Cristian Romero, reports say.
Italian club Atalanta are holding out for £52m for the Argentine defender.
Tuttosport in Italy claim that Romero, 23, is not ‘indispensable’ to the Serie A side and they could look to sell.
The report also adds that negotiations aren’t currently active but United are lining up a bid.
The Italian side are reportedly planning to make Romero’s from Juventus permanent for £21.5m before cashing in on his services.
They could then look to sell Romero for £39m and make a huge profit.
And the Red Devils are said to be leading the race for the Argentina international’s signature.
Manchester United are chasing Atalanta’s Cristian Romero, reports say
MAKING THEIR MARC
England star Marcus Rashford believes that the Three Lions’ squad players can add an extra ‘spark’ to the first XI.
The Man United forward is one of a number of attacking players vying for a place, and he believes that everyone will contribute.
He said: “Don’t get me wrong, everybody wants to be in the first XI – but I think from my experience of being in tournaments you need a squad.
“You have to have players capable of coming on at different moments and giving that extra spark. I think in our squad we have that all over the pitch, so to be honest it (starting against Croatia) is not at the front of my mind.
“We go there as a squad that’s trying to win a tournament. Whether or not you’re starting in the first XI you’ve still got a massive role to play if we want to win the tournament.
“You’re being deluded if you expect 11 players to win seven games – and you’re playing games in a short space of time. The squad’s going have to be utilised and to be honest I’m excited and looking forward to it.”
Marcus Rashford is confident in all of the options that Gareth Southgate has at his disposal
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