Manchester United Eyeing Declan Rice Transfer Amidst Arsenal Battle, Including Surprise Swap Deals - Latest Speculation
Man Utd considering move for Declan Rice amid Arsenal interest Possible player exchange with Harry Maguire or Scott McTominay West Ham exploring Kalvin Phillips if Man City get Rice Leeds job contender: Patrick Vieira Angel Di Maria set to re-sign for Benfica after 13 years
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United is contemplating the possibility of competing with Arsenal's pursuit of Declan Rice by presenting a player-plus-cash offer that may entail either Harry Maguire or Scott McTominay.
In addition to securing Mateo Kovacic's transfer to Manchester City for £30m and Kai Havertz's move to Arsenal for £65m, Chelsea has rejected a second bid from Manchester United for Mason Mount.
Enzo Maresca is keen on Jamie Vardy remaining at Leicester, as he believes the striker can lead the club's efforts to regain their Premier League status.
Ruben Selles, previously the manager of Southampton, has accepted the role of overseeing Reading's campaign to bounce back to the Championship after their relegation last season.
THE GUARDIAN
West Ham are to push ahead with the appointment of Tim Steidten as their new technical director.
THE SUN
Angel Di Maria is set to re-sign for Benfica, 13 years after leaving the Portuguese side for Real Madrid.
DAILY MAIL
Arsenal are set to complete their swoop for Kai Havertz after agreeing a fee that will guarantee Chelsea a minimum £65m.
Reports suggest that West Ham is considering a potential move for Kalvin Phillips to the London Stadium, should Manchester City's pursuit of Declan Rice be successful. Meanwhile, Jorginho is said to be committed to staying at Arsenal and competing for his position, despite receiving interest from Lazio.
Manchester United and Bayern Munich are reportedly the favourites to sign Randal Kolo Muani this summer.
Patrick Vieira is emerging as a serious contender for the Leeds United head coach vacancy.
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Patrick Vieira is being considered for the Leeds job
DAILY MIRROR
Ryan Gravenberch has opened the door to leaving Bayern Munich this summer, potentially sparking Liverpool into action.
SCOTTISH SUN
Gavin Strachan has declined the opportunity to become the manager of Shrewsbury Town in order to remain at Celtic.
According to a report, Celtic's potential signing, Odin Thiago Holm, is currently undergoing a medical examination in London prior to his transfer to the Hoops.
DAILY RECORD
A return to Rangers for fan favourite Joe Aribo is being touted by some fans - with Michael Beale left searching for a Malik Tillman replacement going into the new season.
Ange Postecoglou is set to be handed a nine-figure war chest in his first summer as Tottenham manager.
