BAYERN MUNICH have staged peace talks with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy to ensure their bid to land Harry Kane has not been wrecked.
Premier League clubs are battling to sign Bayern Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby.
Arsenal, Newcastle and Aston Villa are all reportedly interested in the Frenchman.
Elsewhere, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are closing in on the signing of former Barcelona Jordi Alba.
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- By Jack Figg
On the move
Andre Onana will sign for Manchester United today after a deal worth up to £47.2MILLION was finally sorted with Inter Milan.
The keeper flew in last night and will put pen to paper on a five-year deal, with the option of a sixth, following a medical.
Boss Erik ten Hag is hoping he might even be able to join his squad by the time they jet out to start their American tour after tonight’s friendly with Lyon in Edinburgh.
First, however, a visa must be arranged for the 27-year-old, who will cost the Red Devils £43.8m up front with the rest of the fee based on add-ons.
Ten Hag made him a priority after former No 1 David de Gea left on a free transfer at the end of last month following a 12-year stay and 545 appearances.
Cameroonian Onana had already agreed wages of around £200,000 a week before he said goodbye to Inter team-mates yesterday and headed for the airport.
Onana arrives ahead of Manchester United move
Andre Onana will sign for Manchester United today after a deal worth up to £47.2MILLION was finally sorted with Inter Milan.
The keeper flew in last night and will put pen to paper on a five-year deal, with the option of a sixth, following a medical.
Boss Erik ten Hag is hoping he might even be able to join his squad by the time they jet out to start their American tour after tonight’s friendly with Lyon in Edinburgh.
First, however, a visa must be arranged for the 27-year-old, who will cost the Red Devils £43.8m up front with the rest of the fee based on add-ons.
Ten Hag made him a priority after former No 1 David de Gea left on a free transfer at the end of last month following a 12-year stay and 545 appearances.
Cameroonian Onana had already agreed wages of around £200,000 a week before he said goodbye to Inter team-mates yesterday and headed for the airport.
- By Charlie Wyett
Bayern peace talks in bid to rescue Kane move
Bayern Munich have staged peace talks with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy to ensure their bid to land Harry Kane has not been wrecked.
Red-faced Bayern chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen has telephoned Levy to smooth over any issues after a club legend spoke out about the Kane situation.
The Bundesliga giants are increasingly confident of landing the England captain, believing he is keen to join.
Credit: The Mega Agency Bayern have failed in two attempts to land the England captain and they were left embarrassed and surprised when honorary president Uli Hoeness claimed he was confident Kane would join.
Bayern chief Dreesen met Levy in London on Thursday and wanted to ensure that both clubs remained on good terms and feared Levy would have been fuming over the Hoeness comments.
At the weekend, Hoeness said: “Harry Kane has clearly signalled in all conversations that his decision stands – and if he keeps to his word, then we'll get him, because then Tottenham will have to buckle.
“Kane wants to play internationally and luckily for us Tottenham will not be active internationally next year."
There is still no agreement with Spurs and Bayern with Levy still hoping the striker stays.
- By Ian Tuckey
Alex 'off to Saudi League for £4m'
Manchester United left-back Alex Telles has reportedly joined former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr for £4million plus add-ons.
The 12-cap Brazilian, 30, was on loan at Europa League winners Sevilla last season.
Credit: Getty The ex-Porto ace was way behind Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia in the pecking order at Old Trafford.
And Spanish left-back Alvaro Fernandez, 20, is pushing for a breakthrough season with the Red Devils.
- By Ian Tuckey
'Utd in pole position for Sofyan as Barca bow out'
Manchester United are favourites to land Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
Spanish outlet Nacional say Barcelona have pulled out of contention for the Morocco defensive midfielder.
Credit: EPA United are thought to want back-up for Brazilian anchorman Casemiro.
It's understood Arsenal have also considered Amrabat.
But Mikel Arteta is now looking elsewhere for a potential second new midfielder alongside Declan Rice.
- By Ian Tuckey
Tierney and Pepe still tipped for moves
The Gunners could still offload around six more players this transfer window.
Newcastle target Kieran Tierney could be the main loss.
Cedric Soares, Nicolas Pepe, Albert Lokonga, Nuno Tavares and Rob Holding could also be heading out.
And it’s also been reported that boss Mikel Arteta will need to sell if he wants to add a major signing to stellar recruits Declan Rice,Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
- By Ian Tuckey
Villa 'raise bid for Arsenal target Moussa'
Aston Villa have reportedly raised their offer for Arsenal and Newcastle target Moussa Diaby.
It’s claimed the Villans have now bid around £43m for the Bayern Leverkusen winger.
The 10-cap Frenchman, 24, has long been linked with Prem clubs.
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‘Gunners must sell to add to £200m triple spree'
Arsenal must sell players if he wants to add to mega signings Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
So says Sky Sports Dharmesh Sheth amid the Gunners’ big-money interest in stars like Brighton’s Romeo Lavia.
Sheth argued: “It would require now a few departures and money to be recouped because after Havertz, Rice and Timber they’ve gone through £200million in this transfer window.”
- By Ian Tuckey
‘Red Devils still favourites to land Hojlund’
Manchester United strike target Rasmus Hojlund has also been monitored by Arsenal, it’s claimed.
The Atalanta striker is rated as United’s priority now that Harry Kane seems set for Bayern Munich and Andre Onana is heading in as first-choice goalkeeper.
It’s thought United have agreed terms with Hojlund – but the £50million-plus fee is a a stumbling block.
And tere are now also suggestions the Gunners are ready to rival the Red Devils for the 20-year-old.
- By Ian Tuckey
Dean finally close to permanent exit
Manchester United’s second-choice keeper Dean Henderson could soon join Nottingham Forest permanently following his loan season there.
The one-cap Englishman, 26, has reportedly told Old Traford chief Erik ten Hag he would not accept a back-up role.
Credit: Getty And the Red Devils are tying up a deal for Inter Milan stopper Andre Onana.
TalkSPORT say Henderson will pen a long-term deal at Forest after impressing on loan last season.
He is set to win back the No1 spot after Keylor Navas returned to Paris Saint-Germain.
- By Ian Tuckey
Telles 'joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr'
Manchester United left-back Alex Telles has reportedly joined former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr for £4million plus add-ons.
The 12-cap Brazilian, 30, was on loan at Europa League winners Sevilla last season.
Credit: Rex The ex-Porto ace was way behind Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia in the pecking order at Old Trafford.
And Spanish left-back Alvaro Fernandez, 20, is pushing for a breakthrough season with the Red Devils.
- By Ian Tuckey
'Utd keener on Randal than Rasmus'
Manchester United would now prefer Randal Kolo Muani to Rasmus Hojlund, reports tonight claim.
Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag wants a new world-class striker to partner Marcus Rashford.
And ESPN believe United will lose enthusiasm for Hojlund if Atalanta demand £60million.
Red Devils' chiefs reckon the six-cap Dane, 20, would be a risk at that sum.
Instead they could launch an opening offer of around £43m.
And in any case, Ten Hag is regarded as a bigger admirer of Eintracht Frankfurt's Kolo Muani.
The France ace, 24, notched 23 goals last term, 13 more than Hojlund.
Yet Eintracht insist they want 100m euros (£86m) – having recruited him from Nantes last summer on a five-year deal.
- By Oscar Paul
Toon frustrated as Allan nears £40m Saudi switch
Eddie Howe insists his hands were tied after confirming maverick winger Allan Saint-Maximin is close to sealing a £40million move to Saudi Arabia.
Al Ahli – controlled by the Saudi Public Investment Fund that owns Toon – made their move with Magpies boss Howe admitting they HAVE to sell.
He said: "We have to trade otherwise we would be stuck in a position where we couldn't recruit.
"Financial Fair Play forces that to a degree.
"We definitely don't want to lose him but sometimes these things happen.
"We could make a stance to not sell Maxi but then we'd be in a position where we wouldn't be able to recruit Sandro Tonali or any other player, so our hands would have been tied.
"We knew this summer we would have to sell a player to trade."
- By Ian Tuckey
Amrabat 'closer' to Utd deal
Sofyan Amrabat is "increasingly closer" to joining Manchester United.
That's the claim from Spanish outlet Nacional as the Red Devils reportedly hunt back-up for midfield anchorman Casemiro.
Fiorentina star Amrabat is also said to have been on Arsenal's radar this summer.
But Nacional say United have a clear run at signing the Morocco hero, 26, because Barcelona have bowed out of the running.
- By Jordan Davies
'Working hard' for Romelu solution
Mauricio Pochettino has explained why Chelsea have left three players off their tour including Romelu Lukaku.
Asked about that decision, Poch explained: “It is the club and of course it is an interesting situation.
“When this type of decision is [made, it is] because they all agree. The player and club are working hard to try and find best solution.
Poch continued: "It is obvious the decision had been made on the side of the player also. We act in consequence of the decision. The club and player are in the position they wanted.”
- By Jordan Davies
Poch all but rules out Lukaku comeback
Mauricio Pochettino has poured cold water on the possibility for Romelu Lukaku to reignite his Chelsea career.
Blues boss Poch left out several key names from his 29-man United States touring group this pre-season as he continues his epic squad streamlining in West London.
He has overseen a mass departure this summer with ELEVEN outgoings so far, including Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, N’Golo Kante, Kai Havertz and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, as well as Christian Pulisic, Cesar Azpilicueta, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy.
Meanwhile, Lukaku, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi are continuing their summer conditioning back in England with the expectation they will leave the club.
Following his arrival at Stamford Bridge, Poch revealed he wanted Lukaku to arrive at pre-season on time ahead of a conversation about his future at the club.
However, it now seems Lukaku is destined to play his football away from Chelsea this upcoming season, with both Serie A giants Inter Milan and Juventus linked.
- By Ian Tuckey
Six Gunners still tipped for exit
Arsenal could still offload around six more players this transfer window.
The biggest departure could be Newcastle target Kieran Tierney.
Cedric Soares, Nicolas Pepe, Albert Lokonga, Nuno Tavares and Rob Holding could also be heading out.
And it's also been reported that boss Mikel Arteta will need to sell if he wants to add a major signing to stellar recruits Declan Rice,Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
- By Ian Tuckey
Kudus linked to Gunners
Arsenal are being linked with returning to Ajax for Mohammed Kudus.
The £40million-rated Ghana midfielder, 22, is at the centre of summer transfer speculation.
And the Daily Mail suggest the Gunners are interested in pairing Kudus with £105million new boy Declan Rice.
- By Ian Tuckey
Niakhate hit by Forest injury jinx
Nottingham Forest's injury curse has continued into the new season after long-throw expert Moussa Niakhate dislocated his elbow during yesterday's 1-0 pre-season defeat to Valencia.
The 27-year-old was taken off before half-time after falling awkwardly and manager Steve Cooper revealed: "You hope that with a dislocation, you can put them back into place and the damage may not be as severe as it might be.
"Right now we don't know. It might keep him for a little while, or it might be a quicker recovery – we'll keep our fingers crossed."
- By Ian Tuckey
Folarin urged to quit Gunners
Ex-Gunners midfielder Emmanuel Petit reckons Folarin Balogun needs a new club – urgently.
The USA striker, 22, has been linked with Inter Milan and Prem clubs following his sensational loan season with Reims.
And ex-Chelsea midfielder Petit told DAZN Bet: “He’s done very well here in France and I know he could be an option.
“But I have been saying for months that the best thing for all parties would be a clean break.
“Arsenal have just signed a new long-term contract with Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus fits so well into how Mikel Arteta wants to play, so they need to buy one more striker or someone who can offer versatility in a wide role as well.
“The more options they have in attack, the better.”
- By Ian Tuckey
Folarin urged to quit Gunners
Ex-Gunners midfielder Emmanuel Petit reckons Folarin Balogun needs a new club – urgently.
The USA striker, 22, has been linked with Inter Milan and Prem clubs following his sensational loan season with Reims.
And ex-Chelsea midfielder Petit told DAZN Bet: “He’s done very well here in France and I know he could be an option.
“But I have been saying for months that the best thing for all parties would be a clean break.
“Arsenal have just signed a new long-term contract with Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus fits so well into how Mikel Arteta wants to play, so they need to buy one more striker or someone who can offer versatility in a wide role as well.
“The more options they have in attack, the better.”
- By Ian Tuckey
Villa steal march on Arsenal over Diaby
Aston Villa have reportedly raised their offer for Arsenal and Newcastle target Moussa Diaby.
It's claimed the Villans have now bid around £43m for the Bayern Leverkusen winger.
The 10-cap Frenchman, 24, has long been linked with Prem clubs.
- By Etienne Fermie
Miami close on FOURTH Barca legend
Jordi Alba is set to become the latest former Barcelona star to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.
The full-back left the Catalan giants earlier this year after 11 glittering seasons since joining from Valencia in 2012.
Messi, 36, agreed to join Inter Miami last month – with ex-Barca pal Sergio Busquets following suit.
Reports earlier on Tuesday then claimed that Luis Suarez was to become the latest member of the gang to join David Beckham's MLS franchise.
And now, according to owner Jorge Mas, Alba will be next.
He said: "Jordi Alba will sign today. Messi will debut on Friday."
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims the "final details" of Alba's contract are being finalised.
Alba made 459 appearances for Barca, scoring 27 goals and laying on 99 assists. He helped them to six LaLiga titles, five Copa del Reys and a Champions League triumph.
Amid Barca's financial woes Alba left at the end of last season, despite still having a year remaining on his contract.
- By Sarah Grealish
Greenwood OUT of pre-season squad
Mason Greenwood has been left off Manchester United’s squad for their pre-season tour to the United States, according to reports.
The striker, 21, has not played since January last year when he was arrested after allegations of physical and sexual abuse.
Greenwood is still suspended by United, despite charges including attempted rape being dropped against him.
However, he was recently pictured at a private training with Utd teammate Anthony Elanga.
But now the club’s pre-season has apparently kicked off without him – sparking fears his career is “in tatters”.
According to The Athletic, he is not in their squad for the club’s pre-season tour.
It comes as Greenwood is reportedly being used as a pawn by Manchester United to net a striker rumoured to be worth £50m.
Serie A club Atalanta are interested in signing the forward on loan, according to Manchester Evening News.
- By Graeme Bryce
Sark attack! Matija fuming with Stoke
Wolves goalkeeper Matija Sarkic is furious with Stoke City after the Potters pulled the plug on his £1.25million move at the 11th hour.
The Montenegro international agreed to join Alex Neil's side after making eight appearances on loan at the bet365 Stadium last season.
However the 25-year-old was stunned when Stoke moved the goalposts and altered the personal terms they were willing to offer him.
Sarkic had already passed his Stoke medical and Wolves had signed Tom King as third choice goalkeeper when the deal bit the dust.
That leaves the gutted goalkeeper searching for a new club and his mood did not improve when Stoke swiftly moved in for Bournemouth back-up 'keeper Mark Travers.
That has left a sour taste in Sarkic's mouth.
He suspects Stoke discovered they could hijack Millwall's move for Republic of Ireland international Travers and cynically lowered their original offer to sicken Sarkic into rejecting the new deal.
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