TRANSFER RUMOURS: Inter Miami makes Messi offer, as Benzema, Modric eye Saudi moves
According to Sport, Inter Miami has made an offer of 50 million euros per year (£43m) to 35-year-old Lionel Messi, Argentina’s forward, to join the MLS team for four seasons after his departure from Paris St-Germain.
ESPN reports that former France forward Karim Benzema, 35, is set to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad when his contract with Real Madrid expires this month.
Okdiario states that Luka Modric, the 37-year-old midfielder from Croatia, has informed Real Madrid of his intention to accept a 120 million euro (£103m) offer to play in Saudi Arabia for the next three seasons.
Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that Newcastle United is prepared to compete with Manchester United for the signing of 24-year-old Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli.
Sky Sports indicates that Manchester United is expected to make a formal approach to Chelsea for the signing of 24-year-old English midfielder Mason Mount.
The Mail reports that West Ham’s Declan Rice, the 24-year-old England midfielder, would prefer to stay in the Premier League and reject a move to Bayern Munich. Both Arsenal and Manchester United have shown interest in him.
The Times mentions that RB Leipzig could potentially sell Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol for 100 million euros (£86m), and Manchester City has expressed interest in the 21-year-old player who currently has a release clause of 114 million euros (£98m).
Football Insider suggests that Manchester City is close to finalizing the signing of 29-year-old Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea.
The Sun reports that Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou could be confirmed as the next boss of Tottenham in the following week.
The Telegraph mentions that Fulham manager Marco Silva and former Spain boss Luis Enrique are on Tottenham’s shortlist alongside Ange Postecoglou.
Abendzeitung reports that Manchester City’s 29-year-old Portugal defender Joao Cancelo is unlikely to make his loan move to Bayern Munich permanent this summer, despite not wanting to play in England for City or Arsenal.
Bild states that Bayern is considering offers for Germany wingers Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane, both 27 years old, as well as Senegal forward Sadio Mane, who they signed just a year ago from Liverpool at the age of 31.
The Mail reports that Chelsea has rejected a £30m bid from Brighton for 20-year-old English defender Levi Colwill, who spent the season on loan with the Seagulls.
According to the Standard, Inter Milan is making a strong push to sign 23-year-old English defender Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea.
Football Insider suggests that Atalanta is seeking 60 million euros (£52m) this summer to part ways with 20-year-old Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund, who has attracted interest from Manchester United.
The Telegraph reports that Roma is open to selling 25-year-old England striker Tammy Abraham.
The Times mentions that Aston Villa will be competing with Newcastle for the signing of Arsenal’s 25-year-old Scotland defender Kieran Tierney.
The Sun states that Wolves have joined West Ham, Newcastle, and Aston Villa in expressing interest in Southampton’s 28-year-old England midfielder James Ward-Prowse.
According to Sport, Barcelona aims to sell 20-year-old Spain forward Ansu Fati this summer, but he is opposed to a move to Wolves in exchange for 26-year-old Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves and 30 million euros (£26m).
The Mirror reports that Napoli is ready to compete with AC Milan for the signing of Arsenal’s 21-year-old American forward Folarin Balogun.
The Athletic states that 27-year-old Spain forward Marco Asensio has decided to join Paris St-Germain once his contract with Real Madrid expires this summer.