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West Ham are targeting a deal to take England centre-back Harry Maguire, 30, on loan from Manchester United. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 26, could be offered to Manchester City as part of a swap deal that would involve Portugal's Bernardo Silva, 28, going to Barcelona. (Mirror Online)
Bayern Munich executive Uli Hoeness believes that Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Harry Kane, 29, will move to Germany this summer. (Kicker - in German)
With Kane's future uncertain, Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a move for 22-year-old Juventus and Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic. (Rudy Galetti)
Newcastle United have reportedly tabled an £82m bid for Napoli's 22-year-old Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. (Corriere dello Sport, via Express Online)
The Glazer family could be forced to approve a deal for Atalanta's Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund, 20, amid fears that Manchester United's value could plummet during takeover negotiations if they fail to add a new number nine to the squad. (Express Online)
Wolves are set to submit a bid worth more than £20m for Bristol City's 19-year-old English midfielder Alex Scott. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has agreed personal terms with Al-Ettifaq but there is yet to be an agreement reached between the two clubs for the English midfielder, 33. (Fabrizio Romano)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is ready to move from Chelsea to Marseille, with the Gabon striker, 34, willing to lower his salary to make the transfer happen. (Goal France - in French)
Central defender Jonny Evans, 35, available as a free agent, is wanted by his former boss Brendan Rodgers at Celtic, with the Northern Irish pair having worked together at Leicester City. (Scottish Sun)
Leicester City are looking to take Italian midfielder Cesare Casadei, 20, on loan from Chelsea. (Sunday Telegraph)
Manchester City's Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez, 32, is wanted by Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli. (Fabrizio Romano)
Newcastle United's 26-year-old French winger Allan Saint-Maximin is also being approached for a move to Al-Ahli. (Alkass - in Arabic)
Chelsea and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, will not now join Inter Milan - who have decided against a move - with Juventus or a club in Saudi Arabia his most likely destinations. (Fabrizio Romano)
Inter Milan have turned their attention to Arsenal's United States striker Folarin Balogun, 22, as their preferred alternative to Lukaku. (Sky Sports Italia)
Nottingham Forest's English midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, 31, is nearing a move away after he was left out of their pre-season training camp. (Athletic - subscription required)
Newly promoted Sheffield United are considering making a move for Shelvey. (Sun on Sunday)
Juventus are pursuing Barcelona's Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 26. (Fabrizio Romano)
Former Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater, 33, says he would like to return to the Foxes, six years after the English midfielder moved to Chelsea. (Sky Sports, via Mirror Online)
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SUNDAY TIMES
Paris Saint-Germain will move to sign Harry Kane this summer if they can be sure that the England captain would be prepared to leave Tottenham Hotspur for the French champions.
Alex Carey insists he has no regrets over his controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow in the Lord's Test two weeks ago.
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Harry Kane has made it "very clear" he wants to move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich, according to honorary president Uli Hoeness.
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel has revealed Sadio Mane "fell short of expectations" at the Bundesliga champions.
West Ham are exploring a move for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire following the £105m departure of Declan Rice to Arsenal.
Brighton expect to include midfielder Moises Caicedo in their squad that leaves for the US on Monday.
Romelu Lukaku is set to report to Chelsea's Cobham training ground on Monday after Inter Milan threatened to pull out of their deal to sign the Belgian.
Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka has admitted that being booed off by his own fans in 2019 'gave me even more strength' and the chance to 'show my personality'.
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
West Ham will target Harry Maguire after Declan Rice completed his £105m move to Arsenal to become the most expensive British player in Premier League history.
Real Madrid and Barcelona have been told by UEFA the cash generated by the sale of future revenue streams - including broadcast deals and other media assets - will not be considered as legitimate profit in their financial fair play (FFP) consideration.
Wolves are submitting a £20m-plus bid for Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott, as Julen Lopetegui makes a major push to capture the highly rated England U20 international.
Leicester are working on a loan deal for Italy U21 midfielder Cesare Casadei from Chelsea to further strengthen Enzo Maresca's squad at the King Power Stadium.
SUNDAY MIRROR
Harry Kane prefers to join Manchester United this summer but it is Paris Saint-Germain who are threatening to hijack Bayern Munich's bid for the Tottenham striker.
Barcelona have reactivated their interest in signing Bernardo Silva - with speculative suggestions that Frenkie de Jong may be offered to Pep Guardiola's side to help facilitate the deal.
SUNDAY EXPRESS
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has agreed personal terms ahead of a move to the Saudi Pro League, according to reports.
THE SUN ON SUNDAY
AEK Athens are ready to offer Jannik Vestergaard an escape route from his Leicester City hell.
Barcelona are reportedly in talks to re-sign Manchester United prodigy Marc Jurado.
Callum Hudson-Odoi is reportedly wanted by three different Premier League clubs.
Chelsea have sent Reece James for a scan on his knee - just days before team-mates depart for a gruelling pre-season tour to the USA.
Manchester United have been slammed for charging fans up to £35 for pictures with the Carabao Cup - while rivals City show off their treble for free.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has refused to rule out bringing in players from Saudi Arabia.
Tottenham want to sign Denmark centre-half Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace.
Sheffield United are weighing up a move for Nottingham Forest outcast Jonjo Shelvey.
Premier League new boys Luton are making a shock bid to land Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez from David Beckham's Inter Miami.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY
Everton slapped a £70m price tag on Jordan Pickford to kill Manchester United's hopes of landing their England 'keeper.
THE ATHLETIC
Leicester boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed the club are trying to sign Brondby goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.
Nottingham Forest's restructuring behind the scenes has led to Steve Cooper's backroom staff being strengthened with the addition of Alek Gross as the club's head of performance.
SUNDAY MAIL
Irked Arne Slot has told the Feyenoord board they have to start replacing the likes of Rangers-bound Danilo if they want to hit the heights of last season.
A member of the Dundee United coaching team had to be held back as tensions flared in the aftermath of their 1-0 defeat to Spartans in the League Cup.
Free agent Jonny Evans is reportedly on Brendan Rodgers' radar as he looks to add to the Celtic defence for the new campaign.
Former St Johnstone and Kilmarnock boss Tommy Wright is poised for his return to management with Northern Ireland's U21s.
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Can £35m Ajax Star Become West Ham’s Next Rice?
By Gabriel Ramirez
In what can only be described as an end of an era, West Ham United bid farewell to Declan Rice, who has now officially donned the Arsenal jersey. It is a bitter-sweet goodbye, acknowledging the indispensable role Rice played in the heart of the Hammers’ midfield and the inevitable void his departure leaves.
The departure of this fan favourite has stirred a cocktail of emotions – disappointment intertwined with a sense of relief and anticipation for the future.
Rice’s transfer, while painful, brings with it a silver lining in the form of a £100 million bounty for the club. This war chest offers an exciting prospect for West Ham as they now have the rare opportunity to significantly strengthen their squad. “We’ve got to get this right, I really think we will,” stated Mark Carlaw, expressing his optimism over the club’s next steps.
The Spotlight Turns to Edson Alvarez
In the aftermath of Rice’s departure, the spotlight, via reports from The Athletic, has landed firmly on Ajax’s defensive midfield maestro Edson Alvarez. With the Borussia Dortmund deal falling apart, West Ham has now been catapulted into pole position to land the Mexican international.
An estimated £35 million bid is believed to be on the table, signalling West Ham’s intent to fill the void left by Rice’s departure.
Why Alvarez is a Worthy Investment
Alvarez’s prospective arrival at West Ham is greeted with a sense of anticipation. Previously on Chelsea’s radar, he’s shown his worth in the Dutch league and is considered a valuable asset. “Edson Alvarez is a player that Chelsea desperately wanted to sign,” Carlaw noted, underlining the pedigree of West Ham’s prime target.
According to Carlaw, Alvarez possesses all the traits the Hammers need. He is a “defensive midfielder who gets really stuck in,” a perfect fit for West Ham’s post-Rice era. Moreover, the synergies he could create with Lucas Paqueta, another Latin American in West Ham’s ranks, could be beneficial for the team dynamics.
No More Excuses: Time to Move Forward
With the technical director in place and Rice’s departure finalised, there are no more hurdles for West Ham. It’s time to move forward, and the Alvarez deal could be the first of many to come.
The next couple of weeks will be pivotal for West Ham. The fans, the board, and the players will all be looking to the future with the same fervour and optimism. With Alvarez potentially being the first piece in a new-look West Ham jigsaw, Carlaw concluded, “I think it’s very exciting times.”
The departure of Declan Rice from West Ham marks an end of an era, yet it also heralds the dawn of a new one. The Hammers are looking to seize this moment, and the potential signing of Edson Alvarez from Ajax could be the first step in their strategic endeavour to shape a successful future. While the times may seem uncertain, optimism pervades the air in East London. The fans are eager to see what this new chapter will bring.
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Bowen stole the show, Scamacca isn't giving up without a fight, and David Moyes Ham MUST replace Declan Rice in the middle... FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED from West Ham's 6-2 friendly win over Perth Glory
West Ham demolished Perth Glory 6-2 and Jarrod Bowen was a sight to behold
Youngsters such as Daniel Chesters made their case with strong showings
The vacuum of Declan Rice's absence was often felt but Flynn Downes did well
By Luke Power For Mailonline
West Ham beat Australian side Perth Glory 6-2 in their own backyard to continue their winning start to pre-season.
A brace from Jarrod Bowen and goals from Gianluca Scamacca, Emerson Palmieri, and Divin Mubama complemented a Perth own goal to seal a comprehensive victory Down Under.
There were plenty of positives to take for the Hammers: Jarrod Bowen was on fire, a future-fighting Scamacca looked lively, and the young Daniel Chesters put his name on the map.
Equally, the Irons looked out of sorts for swathes of the game without Declan Rice's stabilising presence and they defended poorly against a distinctly average A-League team.
Here are five takeaways for West Ham United on the day they officially, finally, entered their post-Rice era.
Bowen and Emerson connection bears fruit
Jarrod Bowen had a majestic 45 minutes, scoring twice and setting up Emerson
Jarrod Bowen was a gust of fresh air when he came on for the second half. His left foot was to be feared, cracking off powerful shots and weaving sorcerous crosses.
Ten minutes after the break, Emerson fizzed a ball across the box and Bowen was there to flick it in effortlessly with the outside of his right boot - a slick flourish the co-commentator lauded as 'very, very, very, cultured'.
Within 15 minutes, he repaid the favour, cutting in from the right and dinking a beautiful ball over the top for Emerson to head in. And in the dying minutes, he got on the end of Aaron Cresswell's set-up to prod home for his second of the day.
There was little question that Bowen was the outstanding player, and he was duly rewarded player of the match for his cameo.
On a wider point, West Ham had lots of joy from crosses and will be encouraged by the mix of direct play and short, sharp passes they were able to achieve.
Scamacca making a statement
Gianluca Scamacca converted his penalty to give West Ham a 2-0 lead over Perth Glory
Whether he was fighting for his West Ham future or trying to make himself the most attractive crystal in the shop window, there was no denying Gianluca Scamacca put in a fighter's performance here.
His link-up play with Pablo Fornals teased fans about the joys that could lie ahead. His lovely flick put Fornals through 19 minutes in, and when the Spaniard was brought down in the box, Scamacca was the one to step up and thud the penalty home with aplomb.
It wasn't a perfect performance. He skied a glaring opportunity from close range when Perth goalkeeper Oliver Sail misplaced a lob directly to him, but all in all, this was an impactful showing from Scamacca, getting on the end of through balls, working openings.
An injury-hit debut season in London saw the Italian score just three Premier League goals and there have been hints that he is hankering for a move to Roma. But after joining from Sassuolo last summer for £35m and penning a five-year deal, one feels he has more to give - and to prove - in a West Ham shirt.
Chesters' bid for first-team football
Dan Chesters was causing trouble all match on the right flank for the Hammers
If Daniel Chesters was looking for a way to tranquillise the nerves, his first 65 seconds on the pitch would have done the trick.
Fornals released the 21-year-old behind his marker and, after a deft turn, he played a cross which deflected off defender Darryl Lachman and popped into the goal. 1-0.
Such was the story of the day for Chesters, who has only made two competitive appearances for the Hammers: buzzing around on the right flank, showboating in a productive way, nipping behind and putting in crosses.
Breaking into the first team is a tall order after an unexceptional loan spell at Colchester United until January, but he was a tangible presence today, especially in the first half.
Other youngsters such as 19-year-old midfielder Freddie Potts, who recently signed a three-year deal, and defender Levi Laing, aged 20, also impressed.
West Ham must replace Rice
Flynn Downes played well but West Ham missed Declan Rice's presence in the middle
Call it harsh in such after big win, but Rice's absence was felt in this game. For all their electric spells, the Irons had long periods where they were sloppy in possession, lacking vitality showing for the ball, and not hugely committed to winning it back. For want of a better word, they occasionally lacked oomph.
This is not down to Flynn Downes, who by all accounts had a respectable game. But it goes some way to settling the questions raised by David Moyes in May over the midfielder who would act as Rice's deputy.
He said: 'Flynn has done a good job and he’s progressing well. I’ve said many times it can take time when you bring in boys from the Championship.
'We’ve trusted him, we’ve played him in a lot of big games and he’s done a good job. Is he a complete replacement for Declan Rice? I’m not sure about that.
For a man with just one Premier League season under his belt, Downes is doing fine. But West Ham should splurge some of that £105m to bring in an immediate replacement for Rice.
Defensive frailties are present
Kurt Zouma was assertive for West Ham but they often lacked defensive cohesion
West Ham should not have conceded two goals against a sub-par Perth Glory. They haven't finished in the top half of the A-League for four seasons and were no great shakes today.
Granted, this was the second game of their pre-season, but West Ham were exposed when Perth got going.
Kurt Zouma, Luizao, and substitute Angelo Ogbonna were assertive stepping out but sometimes overzealous, following the ball to the point where gaps were exposed and opposing attackers could nip in to devastating effect. Had Łukasz Fabiański not produced some acrobatic saves, their Australian counterparts could have had a couple more.
When Stefan Colakovski whipped in a cross on the stroke of half-time, Luizao was unfortunate to turn the ball into his own goal, but the Hammers had no excuses for the second.
Joshua Anasmo was given free reign to storm through the heart of the defence for the second, charging through a sea of players to tee up Daniel Bennie for Perth's second.
It's hard to knock Moyes' men for a match where they scored six, but the defensive structure could have been tighter today.
Key David Moyes advisor Alan Irvine agrees to stay at West Ham after playing a crucial role in Europa Conference League success... as duo extend their two-decade partnership
By Joe Bernstein for The Mail on Sunday
Alan Irvine has agreed to stay at West Ham as technical adviser having played a key role in their Europa Conference success last season.
Irvine, who has worked with David Moyes for two decades, scouted West Ham's opponents for all 15 of their European matches as they went on to lift their first major trophy since 1980.
As a reward, the Hammers offered the 65-year-old Scot a new 12-month contract which he signed last week as they prepare for a new campaign in the Europa League.
Irvine was Moyes' No 2 at Everton from 2004 and joined him as assistant manager at West Ham before taking on his current role in 2021 to enable him to be closer to his family in the north of England.
Irvine played for Queens Park, Everton, Crystal Palace, Dundee United and Blackburn and later managed Preston, Sheffield Wednesday and West Brom.
