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N’Golo Kane transfer news
N’Golo Kante could be back in the Premier League if all goes to plan.
According to the Guardian, Premier League club, West Ham United, have opened talks with Al-Ittihad to sign Kante from the Saudi outfit. The move could cost the Hammers an estimated £20million, as claimed by the report.
Kante, 33, has maintained his elite-level performance despite joining the Saudi Pro League outfit from Chelsea in 2023. He made France’s Euro 2024 squad in Germany.
Scott McTomminay transfer news update
Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham are still in the race for McTomminay with Tottenham hoping to defeat the London rivals in the race for the midfielder. Meanwhile, Manchester United are reportedly set to hold on to the player despite advances by suitors. Sources close to the Old Trafford outfit claim the club is set to offer the 27-year-old a new contract to keep him at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Fulham are reportedly targeting 23-year-old Brazil midfielder, Andre, from 2023 FIFA Club World Cup finalists, Fluminense.
The cottagers are hopeful of securing the services of the playmaker to replace Joao Palhinha, who exited the club to Bayern Munich this summer.
Arsenal suffer setback in Marc Guehi’s move
Arsenal are set to back off from their move for England and Crystal Palace defender, Marc Guehi. The Gunners are reportedly turned off by Crystal Palace’s £70million plus valuation of the 24-year-old, as per The Mirror.
Ivan Toney update
Brentford are reportedly ready to reduce their asking price for Ivan Toney to secure a deal for the player this summer.
After an initial price tag of £100million, the Bees are expected to tone down their demand to less than £50million to attract interest from suitors. Manchester United are a big mention in the race for the 28-year-old.
Meanwhile, United are also said to be on the trail of PSG midfielder, Manuel Ugarte. Talks have resumed, with PSG open to Ugarte’s transfer exit. The 23-year-old is also ready for a move to United despite the club lacking Champions League football next season, as per Fabrizio Romano.
Tottenham Hotspur open talks for Jonathan David
Tottenham Hotspur have moved a step closer to signing prolific Canadian striker Jonathan David. The London outfit have reportedly opened talks with Lille for the 24-year-old and are considering submitting an opening bid in the coming days.
Cole Palmer update
Chelsea are considering wage increment for Cole Palmer following his impressive debut campaign with the club last season.
Palmer, who scored 25 goals in 45 appearances for the Blues last season, is among the least-paid players in the squad with a weekly wage of £80,000.
Riccardo Calafiori transfer news update
Arsenal have suffered a slight setback in the move for Riccardo Calafiori. An agreement has yet to be reached with Bologna. Meanwhile, the Serie A outfit has asked Riccardo Calafiori to join the club’s pre-season training while talks with Arsenal continue.
Three Ligue 1 forwards on Chelsea’s radar
Chelsea are set to make a move again for Lens forward, Elye Wahi. L’Equipe reports. The Blues previously failed in their bid to land the 21-year-old last summer.
Also, the Blues have contacted PSG over the availability of Portuguese forward, Goncalo Ramos, 23, and French attacking sensation, Randall Kolo Muani, 22.
