Manchester United Set to Make Blockbuster £50m Move for Atalanta Sensation Rasmus Hojlund - Latest Transfer News
Manchester United set to splash £50m on Atalanta sensation Rasmus Hojlund, signaling their intent in the transfer market Additionally, the Red Devils near a deal for Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki Chelsea's pursuit of midfielder Moises Caicedo hits a roadblock with Brighton demanding £100m Exciting prospect Moussa Diaby eyes a move to the Premier League, drawing interest from Arsenal, Man Utd, and Newcastle
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United have identified Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund as their primary target for the summer transfer window and are confident that they can acquire his services for approximately £50m.
Following the rejection of a £30m offer from Napoli, Wolves have initiated discussions with defender Max Kilman regarding a lucrative contract extension.
Manchester United are facing challenges in offloading defender Harry Maguire due to a contractual clause that granted him a substantial salary increase for securing a place in the Champions League.
Chelsea are balking at Brighton's asking price of £100m for midfielder Moises Caicedo, as the Seagulls consider him as promising as Declan Rice, who is set to join Arsenal.
Manchester United is facing criticism for their crackdown on ticket touting, despite allowing seats at Old Trafford to be sold on Viagogo, a website known for enabling professional ticket traders to take advantage of fans.
THE ATHLETIC
Centre-back William Saliba has signed a new four-year contract with Arsenal which will be officially announced on Friday and does not include a release clause.
Willian is close to agreeing a new contract with Fulham after receiving an improved offer.
DAILY MAIL
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, known for his tough negotiation skills, is allegedly enraged by rumors that Thomas Tuchel visited Harry Kane at his residence in London to discuss a potential transfer to Bayern Munich.
Reports indicate that Manchester United is nearing the signing of 20-year-old Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. Local sources suggest that the Premier League club has been closely observing Suzuki for six years.
Moussa Diaby is reportedly eyeing a move to the Premier League, with interest from Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle United for the winger.
Tite, the former Brazil manager, expressed his desire to coach in Europe, stating that the Premier League could be an appealing option if the right opportunity arises.
Everton fans have requested the return of club legend Graeme Sharp to Goodison Park following disturbing threats that kept him away due to his association with the club's criticized board of directors.
It is possible that Jordi Alba will be officially presented as a player for Inter Miami on Friday, as he has agreed to a significant salary reduction in order to reunite with his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.
Reading's new manager, Ruben Selles, must now navigate the challenges of preparing the team for life in League One, despite the fact that the EFL has lifted two out of three sanctions imposed on the club. In unrelated transfer news, Middlesbrough has successfully secured a deal to acquire Tom Glover, the Australian goalkeeper who recently departed Melbourne City.
Swiss federal judges have rejected FIFA's appeal over the reversal of the life ban imposed on Yves Jean-Bart, the former president of Haiti's soccer federation. He was accused of sexually abusing players from the women's national team.
At the third Ashes Test in Headingley, the staff thwarted a subsequent Just Stop Oil demonstration by barring entry to two individuals who were searched upon arrival at the venue.
THE SUN
David Moyes is set to lose another member of his West Ham backroom staff with assistant coach Paul Nevin expected to link up with Patrick Vieira at his new club Strasbourg.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Manchester United are aiming to sign two goalkeepers this summer and it is expected Dean Henderson will join Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal for a fee of around £30m.
EVENING STANDARD
Games at the Women's World Cup could run past 100 minutes with FIFA continuing their crackdown on time-wasting.
DAILY MIRROR
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Adam Bogdan is backing fellow Hungary international Dominik Szoboszlai to have a great career at Anfield and says "he was born to be at a big club".
Eden Hazard is contemplating a switch to MLS following a disappointing departure from Real Madrid, and there is even a possibility of him teaming up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.
Due to Manchester United's limited activity in the transfer market, manager Erik ten Hag is anticipated to elevate promising youngsters Charlie Savage, Maxi Oyedele, and Isak Hansen-Aaroen to train with the senior squad.
THE TIMES
A senior athletics official has apologised after asking convicted doper Dwain Chambers to present medals at last weekend's English Schools Track and Field Championships.
Black Union will make history as the first Georgian team to compete in rugby union's Challenge Cup next season. They will face tough opponents in Gloucester and Scarlets in their group.
Luke Cowan-Dickie had initially planned to play in France but his deal fell through. Instead, he is now on the brink of joining Sale Sharks, while still retaining his eligibility to represent the national team of England.
