Plus: Man Utd to offer Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay as Declan Rice makeweight; West Ham exploring Kalvin Phillips deal if Man City move for Rice; Patrick Vieira emerging as contender for Leeds job; Angel Di Maria set to re-sign for Benfica, 13 years after leaving for Real Madrid
Thursday 22 June 2023 07:44, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
THE SUN
Frustrated Manchester United have issued Harry Kane an ultimatum to push for a move away from Spurs if he wants to join the club before they give up their chase for the England captain.
Angel Di Maria is set to re-sign for Benfica, 13 years after leaving the Portuguese side for Real Madrid.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United are considering rivalling Arsenal's move for Declan Rice by proposing a player-plus-cash deal that could involve Harry Maguire or Scott McTominay.
Chelsea have agreed deals worth £30m for Mateo Kovacic to join Manchester City and £65m for Kai Havertz to join Arsenal, but have knocked back a second bid from Manchester United for Mason Mount.
Enzo Maresca wants Jamie Vardy to stay at Leicester and spearhead the club's attempt to return to the Premier League.
Former Southampton manager Ruben Selles has agreed to take charge of Reading to oversee their attempt to return to the Championship following relegation last season.
A steward was rushed to hospital with head injuries after being kicked by a horse in a freak accident at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.
THE GUARDIAN
West Ham are to push ahead with the appointment of Tim Steidten as their new technical director.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United have warned Chelsea they will not be held to ransom over Mason Mount after having a second bid rejected.
DAILY MAIL
Arsenal are set to complete their swoop for Kai Havertz after agreeing a fee that will guarantee Chelsea a minimum £65m.
West Ham are believed to be interested in exploring a deal that would see Kalvin Phillips move to the London Stadium if Manchester City successfully move for Declan Rice, according to reports.
Jorginho is reportedly determined to stay and fight for his place at Arsenal despite interest from Lazio.
Manchester United and Bayern Munich are reportedly the favourites to sign Randal Kolo Muani this summer.
Patrick Vieira is emerging as a serious contender for the Leeds United head coach vacancy.
Premier League clubs face having their squads raided by the Saudi Pro League, with clubs in Saudi Arabia allowed to sign players until September 20.
Borussia Dortmund have enquired about Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, but have yet to make a bid.
DAILY MIRROR
Ryan Gravenberch has opened the door to leaving Bayern Munich this summer, potentially sparking Liverpool into action.
Crystal Palace face losing goalkeeper Vicente Guaita this summer amid interest from Valencia.
SCOTTISH SUN
Gavin Strachan has turned down the chance to become Shrewsbury Town boss to stay at Celtic.
Celtic target Odin Thiago Holm is undergoing a medical in London ahead of his transfer to the Hoops, according to a report.
DAILY RECORD
A return to Rangers for fan favourite Joe Aribo is being touted by some fans - with Michael Beale left searching for a Malik Tillman replacement going into the new season.
Ange Postecoglou is set to be handed a nine-figure war chest in his first summer as Tottenham manager.
Cyriel Dessers remains keen on a move to Ibrox and is waiting for Rangers to make another offer.
