Man City Makes Jaw-Dropping Bid for Sensational Declan Rice - Breaking News!

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...

THE ATHLETIC

Manchester City has made a official bid to West Ham for midfielder Declan Rice, offering £80m initially and an additional £10m in bonuses.

Despite interest from Newcastle and Manchester United, Sunderland youngster Chris Rigg has declined their offers and is expected to ink a new deal at the Stadium of Light.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Tottenham want to thrash out a deal for James Maddison with Leicester City this week but seem likely to find the Foxes staying firm on their £60m valuation of the England forward.

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If Mason Mount's potential move to Manchester United is delayed, he will still be prepared to attend training at Chelsea and participate in their pre-season tour of the USA.

Sergio Garcia, the rebellious golfer from LIV Golf, is planning to attempt qualifying for the Open Championship in the upcoming final round. However, it seems unlikely that Lee Westwood or Ian Poulter will be included in the confirmed entry list, which will be announced on Tuesday.

DAILY MAIL

Arsenal have made an improved £41.5m offer for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber and are close to agreeing personal terms with the Netherlands international.

Manchester United is contemplating a potential transfer for Taylor Booth, a midfielder from FC Utrecht, whose abilities are highly regarded by manager Erik ten Hag.

Fulham appears ready to extend an opportunity to Leeds United midfielder Brennan Aaronson for a return to the Premier League.

Spain's Nico Williams, who plays internationally, is on the verge of signing a fresh contract with Athletic Bilbao, dashing Aston Villa's hopes.

Ex-Liverpool and Chelsea forward Fernando Torres is seeking over £650,000 in compensation from the Spanish government due to losses suffered by his gym business during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Aston Villa is attempting to negotiate a cost-effective agreement with Villarreal to acquire defender Pau Torres, thereby bypassing the requirement to pay his steep £55m buyout clause.

The Football Association is currently conducting an investigation into Rupinder Bains, one of its board members, following the revelation that she had been employed by a firm based in the Cayman Islands, which was implicated in an unsuccessful attempt to take over Crystal Palace.

Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez has received a strong message from Paris Saint-Germain ultras, expressing their disapproval at the prospect of his transfer to the French club.

In 2009, Jermaine Pennant came close to joining Real Madrid from Liverpool, only to have the move thwarted by then-manager Juande Ramos. As a result, Pennant was sent out on loan to Portsmouth.

England star Jonny Bairstow has been attacked as "overweight" and "not a wicketkeeper" by Australian commentator Jim Maxwell ahead of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

THE TIMES

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Doctors and scientists have compelling evidence suggesting that welterweight boxer Conor Benn did not consume any prohibited substance, affirming his innocence.

As the club introduces its new home strip, there will be a demonstration by Manchester United fans at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

Manchester United's head of group planning Francesca Whitfield says the women's game needs to implement financial regulation to improve the competitiveness of the WSL.

THE SUN

Tottenham are nearing the completion of the signing of Guglielmo Vicario, the goalkeeper from Empoli, who is currently in London for a medical examination.

Gylfi Sigurdsson, the former midfielder of Everton, is expected to join Wayne Rooney at DC United.

Manchester United may not secure the signing of Sofyan Amrabat during the upcoming summer transfer window as AC Milan is interested in acquiring the Moroccan player as a potential replacement for Sandro Tonali, who is likely to join Newcastle.

Despite his resignation as sporting director following his involvement in the malpractice scandal at Juventus, which resulted in a 30-month ban, Fabio Paratici has been providing advisory support to Tottenham.

Besiktas are lining up a move for Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho according to reports in Turkey.

EVENING STANDARD

Manchester United are set to pull off a transfer coup by winning the race to sign in-demand Watford teenager Harry Amass.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United bidder Thomas Zilliacus has branded the club's takeover as the most farcical of all time and says he has "never seen anyone so unable to make a decision".

DAILY MIRROR

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If Arsenal fails to secure Declan Rice, they are contemplating a potential transfer for Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, who is valued at £30 million.

Following a match for Juventus last season, goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny recently disclosed his terrifying experience of an undiagnosed heart scare, where he genuinely feared for his life.

THE GUARDIAN

Celtic are in the running to sign Red Star Belgrade midfielder Kings Kagawa but face competition from across Europe for the Zambia international.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Former Celtic boss Ronny Deila has hit back at claims he lied over his shock exit from Standard Liege after leaving them for rivals Club Brugge last month.

DAILY RECORD

Rhys Williams is edging closer to a move away from Liverpool with Aberdeen rated as favourites to sign the defender because of their good relationship with the Anfield club.