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The transfer window is set to ramp up now both Euro 2024 and the Copa America are finished, with Manchester United seemingly set to sign one of their big summer targets. Lille’s Leny Yoro has been linked with almost every major club going but the Red Devils have reportedly agreed a fee worth around £52m for the teenager, who is now set for talks over personal terms.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have been strongly linked with a move for Spain star Nico Williams. Barcelona are thought to be keen on the Athletic Bilbao winger but reports suggest the Blues will soon step up their attempts to sign him.
Over at Arsenal, Mikel Merino continues to be touted as a target but a deal to sign highly-rated young Ajax goalkeeper Tommy Setford now looks in the offing. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours including updates on Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid below!
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Mauricio Pochettino is interested in succeeding Gareth Southgate as England manager if the Football Association decides to turn to a foreign coach, but the chances of Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp taking the job appear remote.
Pochettino is out of work after leaving Chelsea by mutual consent at the end of last season and would welcome an approach from the FA.
The Argentine is well-known to the FA’s technical director John McDermott, who was Tottenham’s academy chief while Pochettino was in charge in north London, and understands the culture of the English national team, having produced a string of players for Southgate from his Spurs and Chelsea teams – most recently Cole Palmer.
McDermott and Mark Bullingham, the FA’s chief executive, will lead the process to appoint a successor to Southgate, who stepped down following a second consecutive European Championship Final defeat.
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Manchester United are on the cusp of beating Real Madrid to French defender Leny Yoro.
The 18-year-old has caught the eye as one of the continent’s top talents since emerging at Lille and has been made available for transfer ahead of his contract expiring next season.
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Here we go, Manchester United fans!
According to The Athletic, Leny Yoro is set to fly to England to undergo a medial with the Red Devils after they agreed a fee with Lille!
Jermain Defoe has confirmed he will leave his coaching role at Tottenham to focus on the next step in his career.
The 41-year-old former Spurs striker brought an end to his playing career in March 2022 and began his transition into coaching later that summer.
Defoe worked across the U17 to U21 squads at Spurs, having also undertaken coaching duties as part of Steven Gerrard’s staff at Rangers during the final few years of his playing days.
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Chelsea have confirmed the signing of England Women international Lucy Bronze on a two-year contract. Read the full story here!
Newcastle CEO Darren Eales insists the club will fight to keep manager Eddie Howe at St James’ Park.
Howe is one of the leading candidates to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager, with the 53-year-old having stepped down following the 2-1 defeat to Spain in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final.
The FA are understood to have identified the Newcastle boss as a contender, along with former Chelsea manager Graham Potter – who is thought to be keen on the job.
England U21 coach Lee Carsley, who led the Young Lions to glory in the Euros last summer, would likely be interviewed too.
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Riccardo Calafiori is a major target at Arsenal this summer, though they are yet to do a deal with Bologna.
According to Football Transfers, however, the Gunners could land their man THIS WEEK.
Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer linked up for England’s famous late goal against the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-finals.
Now, the two could continue that partnership at club level.
According to Football Insider, Palmer is urging Watkins to join him at the Blues…
Another Sporting CP star in Viktor Gyokeres has also been linked with a move to the Premier League, namely with Arsenal.
Well, according to Leonino, the Gunners have now agreed to pay the Portugal giants £86m to sign the Sweden international…
Speaking of Liverpool, new manager Arne Slot is yet to make a signing.
That could soon change, however.
According to reports in Portugal, the Reds have made Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio a key target.
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