Manchester United's Bid to Sign Ajax Phenom Mohammed Kudus Sends Shockwaves Through Premier League

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

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Sofyan Amrabat's agent suggests that his client would be interested in joining several teams, amidst rumors linking him with a move to Manchester United.

According to reports, if Manchester United is unsuccessful in their attempts to sign Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta this summer, they are prepared to consider Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus as an alternative option.

Pep Guardiola acknowledges that Kyle Walker is invaluable to the team and expresses his desire to retain him in the face of continued interest from Bayern Munich.

On Tuesday, Kevin De Bruyne advanced in his rehabilitation process by participating in a training session with his Manchester City colleagues in Tokyo.

Manchester City have told Bernardo Silva they have no intention of selling him this summer despite talks with Paris Saint-Germain.

THE GUARDIAN

Southampton have rejected Liverpool's opening £35m bid for Romeo Lavia with the Saints demanding £50m for the teenage Belgium midfielder.

DAILY MAIL

Premier League clubs are preparing for potential requests for pay increases from their star players in the event of Kylian Mbappe finalizing his £259m transfer to Saudi Arabia.

Bayern Munich is making every effort to secure the signings of Kyle Walker and Harry Kane prior to the commencement of the season.

Fabinho's transfer to Al-Ittihad for £40m is in doubt, and there is a possibility that the Liverpool midfielder might join the Reds for pre-season training on Wednesday.

West Ham has initiated discussions with Manchester United for Scott McTominay, aiming to fill the void left by Declan Rice. However, a substantial offer will be needed to tempt the midfielder away from Old Trafford.

EVENING STANDARD

Arsenal are set to sign Brazilian midfielder Bitello for £6.9m. Arsenal have even secured a slight discount on Bitello's initial valuation of £8.2m, it is claimed.

Chelsea are nearing an agreement on personal terms with Mohammed Kudus, while Arsenal will need to make sales first in order to pursue the £40m-rated Kudus. Paris Saint-Germain expects to receive more player-plus-cash offers for Kylian Mbappe from European clubs in the coming days, after a record-breaking £259m bid was made by Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal.

Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech may still make a move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Ahli. Al-Nassr withdrew from the deal for the Moroccan player due to medical concerns, despite Ziyech's representatives denying any issues. Sadio Mane now appears to be the top target for Al-Nassr, while Ziyech could potentially be pursued by their Saudi rivals.

There will be no reunion of Eden Hazard and Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. Following his departure from Real Madrid, the Chelsea icon is actively seeking a new club, but a move to Anderlecht has also been ruled out. According to Voetbalkrant, Hazard, who is 32 years old, would prefer to continue playing European football.

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is on the cusp of a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Ettifaq.

Amid increasing speculation about his future, Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has been seen training separately from his teammates.

Juventus are desperate to complete a deal for Romelu Lukaku.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

World Cup organizers in the United States have expressed their utmost willingness to host a competitive Premier League match, going so far as to say they would do anything for the opportunity. This statement has reignited discussions about the infamous "39th game."

Liverpool has shown interest in acquiring Southampton's Romeo Lavia, although they find the requested price of £50 million to be excessive.

Harry Brook remains confident that England can achieve moral victory in the Ashes by securing a win in the upcoming final Test at The Oval.

As long as Test captain Ben Stokes desires his presence in the team, James Anderson still possesses the determination to continue representing England.

England's Test team is set to compete against India in the cricketing venues of Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Ranchi, and Dharamsala, during the early part of 2024. These locations, known for hosting a total of 15 tests, are considered to be lesser-known cricketing destinations.

Manchester United's coach, Erik ten Hag, could potentially begin the new season without a fresh striker as the Ministry of Sport in Saudi Arabia is reportedly set to allocate £17bn for Saudi Pro League transfers until 2030.

Allegedly, Neymar has the potential to earn £172m annually should he decide to transfer teams. There are rumors circulating that Al-Hilal intends to make a £38m offer to acquire the services of the Brazilian player.

Additionally, Al-Hilal pursued Luka Modric in a £170m deal, and there are talks of a possible ambitious move for Robert Lewandowski next year. However, it must be noted that Lewandowski has stated that he has no intentions of relocating to Saudi Arabia during this summer transfer window. This stance aligns him with the likes of Son Heung-min, Romelu Lukaku, and Jamie Vardy.

Manchester United is considering Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt and Mohammed Kudus, a versatile forward from Ajax, as potential alternatives to Rasmus Hojlund if Atalanta refuses to negotiate on their desired price.

Manchester United duo Harry Maguire and Mason Greenwood need to leave the club according to Wayne Rooney.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers are close to completing a double transfer deal with Danilo and Jose Cifuentes, just needing to overcome a few minor obstacles. Meanwhile, Dundee United has set its sights on Declan Gallagher, who could potentially reunite with Jim Goodwin, his former teammate at St Mirren.