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Britain is ready to offer to host the whole European Championship this summer, says UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is also set to announce funding for a joint UK and Ireland bid to host the 2030 World Cup. (Sun)
West Ham hope to sign striker Tammy Abraham, 23, from Chelsea in the summer, with two other English players, Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah, 21, and Brentford's Ivan Toney, 24, also on their list of goalscoring options. (Star)
Spurs look likely to be given the opportunity to sign Wales forward Gareth Bale, 31, permanently from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window. (Express)
Eintracht Frankfurt's Portuguese striker Andre Silva, 25, says he is flattered to be linked with a possible move to Manchester United. (Mirror)
Reading's English left-back Omar Richards, 23, will join Bayern Munich on a four-year deal this summer. (Sky Sports)
French striker Alexandre Lacazette, 29, looks set to leave Arsenal this summer. (Football London)
Premier League clubs have discussed changes to the transfer window that would permit players under the age of 21 to leave on loan after deadline day. (Mail)
Manchester United can no longer attract the world's best players, says the club's former striker Andy Cole. The 49-year-old adds that United could miss out on Borussia Dortmund's Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland, 20. (Mirror)
This summer could be "now or never" for England striker Harry Kane, 27, if he wants to leave Tottenham to take the next step in his career, says former Spurs midfielder Danny Murphy. (Talksport)
English defender Gary Cahill, 35, says he has no concerns about his future at Crystal Palace despite being out of contract this summer. (Evening Standard)
French goalkeeper Illan Meslier, 20, might leave Leeds if they do not keep improving, says former midfielder Danny Mills. (Football Insider)
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti says his French midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure, 28, was not on his own summer recruitment list last year. (Goal)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Spanish defender Eric Garcia, 20, will join Barcelona in the summer. (Marca)
Leicester City could face competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Aston Villa for Celtic's former France Under-21 striker Odsonne Edouard, 23. (Leicester Mercury)
Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Sanson, 26, says there was interest from Leeds United last summer before the Frenchman decided to move to Villa Park in January. (Yorkshire Evening Post)
Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 22, says he wants to stay at Bramall Lane next season - even if they are relegated - after West Ham were linked with a move for the England Under-21 international. (Sheffield Star)
Newcastle midfielder Kyle Scott, 23, has travelled to the US to try to win a move to FC Cincinnati. He has played for England, the Republic of Ireland and the US at youth level. (Sun)
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Hammers make Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham their top striker target
Eddie Nketiah and Ivan Toney are the other names on West Ham’s shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window
West Ham United remain focused on signing a new striker when the transfer window reopens, with Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham their main target.
Abraham has 12 goals in all competitions this season, making him the Blues’ leading scorer, but he was left out of the squad to face Manchester United on Sunday by new manager Thomas Tuchel.
According to the Daily Star, West Ham have identified Abraham as their first choice, but are also monitoring Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah and Brentford’s Ivan Toney.
The Hammers are in desperate need of another striker after selling Sebastian Haller to Ajax in January, leaving them with Michael Antonio as their only senior option for the rest of the season.
Antonio has performed admirably since being converted into a striker by David Moyes, with seven goals in 17 appearances for West Ham, who sit fourth in the table, a point ahead of rivals Chelsea.
Abraham is unsure about his long-term future at Stamford Bridge as rumours continue that the club will make a move to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland this summer.
The 23-year-old has faced increased competition for his place in the Chelsea team this season following the arrival of Timo Werner.
Although Werner has struggled since his £47.5million move from RB Leipzig last summer, he has much more top-level experience than Abraham, and it’s hoped that Tuchel’s appointment will help him rediscover his best form.
Abraham came through the ranks at Chelsea, making his debut in May 2016, but then had spells on loan at Bristol City, Swansea City and Aston Villa before finally establishing himself in the first team last season.
His cause was aided by Chelsea’s transfer ban, which encouraged Frank Lampard to rely on several young prospects, including Fikayo Tomori, Reece James and Mason Mount.
But when the ban ended, the Blues spent heavily on new players and Abraham fears that the arrival of someone like Haaland will see him shunted even further down the pecking order.
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Spurs have offered deal to promising talent on trial with West Ham
According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur have offered a contract to Birmingham City prospect Rico Browne, who is also a target for London rivals West Ham.
Football Insider report that Browne was offered a deal by Spurs after a trial period ended last month, an 18-month contract was verbally put forward to the ace, that has yet to be followed up by a written offer.
The 17-year-old is actually on trial with the Hammers right now, with the centre-back arriving at West Ham on Monday, with the ace able to feature in youth team fixtures.
Football Insider add that Spurs made their plunge for Browne after a trial period that saw the defender impress against heated rivals Arsenal.
Despite that, it’s claimed that the Hammers are in pole position for the prospect’s signing.
Birmingham, a club that have been run recklessly for some time now, are looking to overhaul their setup – effectively closing their academy in favour of B and C teams. Brentford operate with this model.
That leaves Browne available for exit, he wouldn’t be the only Blues talent to leave for a Premier League club this season as Calum Scanlon joined Liverpool in January in a deal worth around £500,000.
Browne has made three appearances in the FA Youth Cup over the last 15 months.
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‘Frustrating’: Manager says reported Leeds and West Ham target could leave for free
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Reported Leeds United and West Ham target Matthew Sorinola is facing an uncertain future with his contract at MK Dons expiring in the summer, as manager Russell Martin explained to the MK Citizen.
Six years after Dele Alli went from a big fish in a small League One pond to the choppy waters of the Premier League, another MK Dons starlet is attracting interest from the top flight.
TEAMtalk claim that Leeds, West Ham, West Brom and Newcastle are all admirers of 20-year-old Sorinola.
The highly-rated defender has broke into MK Dons’ first-team this season while attracting further interest from Burnley, Brentford and a Crystal Palace side desperate to inject some youth into one of the oldest squads around.
Sorinola is due to become a free agent in July and, try as they might, MK Dons have been unable to extend his deal; much to the frustration of his manager.
“He got offered a contract a long time ago, one which we consider fair and fits in with the structure of our club and for a young player but he hasn’t signed it. There has been no real discussion from his end,” said former Norwich City and Rangers defender Martin.
“He has a decision to make at some point, but I cannot let it rumble on to the end of the season – that’s not ideal for anyone.
“We want people here who really want to be here long term and who are desperate to show that commitment.
“It’s frustrating for me, but he’s not been frozen out.”
Martin admitted during the January window that Sorinola’s head had been turned by transfer speculation, blaming the youngster’s agents for handing him some rather questionable advice.
A versatile player most comfortable on the left-hand side, could Sorinola fill a gap in Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds squad?
