Manchester United already know their perfect transfer alternative for Declan Rice

Two best friends are both ready for summer travel and are both pretty decent football players. Declan Rice and Mason Mount are unlikely to end up as teammates at both club and international level, but their respective futures at West Ham United and Chelsea appear to be extremely confused.

However, their respective exits, if they go as planned, will take place under very different circumstances. Rice would hang his Hammers boots as adored, idolized and remembered forever – on the back of a European journey and success beyond West Ham’s wildest dreams. A night in Prague that will never be forgotten, as Rice settles down and takes a step up the ladder, sure to boost the club he loves with a hefty transfer fee. Arsenal are reportedly leading the race for his services, in a deal that would cost the Gunners £90m. West Ham’s number 41 is said to be Mikel Arteta’s “main target” as they look to target Bayern Munich, Newcastle and Manchester United for signing him. Hammers chairman David Sullivan confirmed this week that the club would not hinder Rice and that he expects a quick sale.

As for Mount, a quick move from Stamford Bridge looks closer by the day, for a player who has failed to negotiate new terms with the Blues and will reportedly have no problem accepting them at Old Trafford.

Chelsea’s valuation could be a stumbling block for Erik ten Hag’s side, but United should back themselves to take the deal over the edge if they really want to. As with Harry Kane, there will be uproar for United to target Rice. That will always be the case for England’s biggest club and the country’s best players. Yet despite Rice’s tremendous talent and the many attributes she has to offer, it’s worth taking a step back and considering why Ten Hag might have their sights set more on Mt.

United already have a destroyer and enabler in Casemiro and a forward-looking, creative spark in Bruno Fernandes ahead of them. Ten Hag’s job this summer will be to round out that trio as best as possible, a void that may have Mount’s name right on it. With the great characters and action figures of Casemiro and Fernandes, a mobile and indefatigable figure like Mount – who works quieter but more effectively – could simply step in, while boosting United’s athleticism in one part of the pitch who needs it most. 

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Meanwhile, Maddison’s former teammate Youri Tielemans is one of seven players let go by Leicester following their relegation and is now a free agent. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have shown an interest previously, though the Gunners are prioritising a move for Rice while battling it out with Chelsea look over Brighton ace Moises Caicedo.

And Lionel Messi could be edging closer to a decision on his future with Barcelona hoping to tempt him back to the Nou Camp and away from the riches of the Saudi Pro League, despite the reports that the Argentine has been offered the most lucrative contract in football history by Al-Hilal.

The Frenchman is set for a new chapter with Everton amongst the clubs interested.

Dembele has scored three times in 28 appearances this season.

Sheffield United have confirmed their retained list as they prepare to return to the Premier League.

Billy Sharp, Enda Stevens, Jack O’Connell and Kyron Gordon will all leave the club at the end of June.

Meanwhile, Zak Brunt, John Fleck, Ben Osborn and Jack Robinson have been offered new deals.

Millwall make Dykes bid

Millwall have made a bid which could rise to £2m for QPR striker Lyndon Dykes, according to Sky Sports.

Other Championship clubs are interested in the Scotland international, but Millwall are the only ones to table a bid so far.

Brighton ready club-record bid for Colwill

The Daily Mail reports that Brighton are ready to splash out on a club-record deal to sign Levi Colwill from Chelsea this summer, writes Ellie Killick.

Brighton have already had a £30million offer rejected by the Blues, but remain determined to sign the centre-back. They are ready to pay £40m for the 20-year-old.

He made 17 appearances this season, helping Brighton secure Europa League qualification for the first time in their history by finishing sixth in the Premier League.

Kante is undergoing tests in London after agreeing a two-year deal, with the option of a further year, which is worth £172million.

As Mirror Football have reported, Kim’s £51million release clause will become active in July and the South Korean international is set to leave the Italian champions.

The Guardian report that the 26-year-old is Erik ten Hag’s preferred target to strengthen the defence because Harry Maguire is expected to leave this summer.

Maguire will meet with Ten Hag next week to discuss his future after being disappointed with his lack of game time this season. He is likely to leave alongside Dean Henderson and Donny van de Beek.

Messi is leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the month and had been offered a deal worth €1.2billion (£1.04bn) over two years to move to Saudi Arabia. But he has reportedly opted for America instead.

The MLS franchise, who are part-owned by David Beckham, have been courting Messi for the past few years and appear to have got their man.

The Athletic reports that an agreement has been reached and the England midfielder will undergo a medical in the next few days.

Bellingham is one of the most sought after players on the market, but Real have moved fast to fight off competition from the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City.

The Qatari has been one of two front-runners in the takeover process alongside INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe, but the saga has dragged on for months. Sheikh Jassim had made the bid directly with the Glazers and the Raine Group, but wants an answer by Friday, at which point he won’t negotiate with them further.

Sheikh Jassim’s bid is for total control of the Premier League club, as per the Daily Mail, and is thought to include major investment in the club’s infrastructure, which has been majorly neglected under the current ownership

As Mirror Football have reported, Rice is Arsenal’s number one priority in the summer transfer window. They are hopeful they can land the England international, in spite of the Hammers’ £100million valuation.

talkSPORT says the Gunners will make a formal approach later this week, once West Ham have returned from their match against Fiorentina in Prague.

The 29-year-old is set to leave Man City this summer, with Pep Guardiola allowing Cancelo to leave on loan in January in a surprise move for a player who was previously one of his outstanding performers.

He became an important player for Bayern Munich, but the Bundesliga have not made the deal permanent having been reluctant to meet the £60 million buy-out clause included in his loan contract.

Arsenal have now emerged as candidates to sign the full-back, with Arteta previously having worked with the player during his time with Man City. Cancelo joined City in 2019, with the then right-back evolving to become an effective creative threat from the left-hand-side.

TEAMtalk report that the 22-year-old, who 11 goals and 13 assists in all competitions. has not yet agreed a new deal at the Stadium of Light and could be set for a move to the Premier League.

He still has three years left to run on his current deal, but his growing status will be drawing the interest of clubs who may be more able to match his demands after an impressive 18 months in the north east.

Crystal Palace, Brentford and Burnley are all thought to be monitoring contract talks between Jack Clarke and Sunderland amid reports of talks regarding a new deal having stalled.

TEAMtalk report that the 22-year-old, who 11 goals and 13 assists in all competitions. has not yet agreed a new deal at the Stadium of Light and could be set for a move to the Premier League.

He still has three years left to run on his current deal, but his growing status will be drawing the interest of clubs who may be more able to match his demands after an impressive 18 months in the north east.

Villa make Tielemans demand

Aston Villa have told Youri Tielemans they want a quick answer after making a move for the free agent.

Tielemans is leaving relegated Leicester when his contract expires at the end of the month.

Villa boss Unai Emery hopes the lure of European football can tempt the Belgian international,26, after they finished seventh.

Tielemans’ representatives have been approached with Emery keen to push ahead with strengthening his squad in central midfield.

Emery also wants a new winger with targets including Leicester’s Harvey Barnes and Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams.

According to FootballTransfers, the midfielder could be subject to interest from the Hammers amid the expected departure of Declan Rice.

Last month, the Daily Mail reported that a £40 million price tag had been placed on the set-piece specialist.

Porro is quoted by the Daily Mail as confessing: “If Kane decides to go to Real Madrid we’ll be as happy as he is or more.”

Spurs fans keen on keeping Kane at the club are unlikely to take too kindly to those remarks, as speculation linking the stiker with a move to Spain does not seem to be going away any time soon.

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Sam Allardyce names the club he should sign Manchester United’s Harry Maguire

This summer will most likely see the end of Harry Maguire at Manchester United, as he has been much out of favor under Erik ten Hag.
The centre-back is only 30 and has spent several years at the top level, but his apparent lack of mobility in the Dutchman’s squad seems to be playing against him.

High-profile mistakes, such as those against Sevilla in the Europa League, will also have hurt his chances of staying at Old Trafford. Either way, he’s unlikely to be short of offers if he confirms his intent to move on, and former Leeds United boss Sam Allardyce believes he knows exactly which club he should end up at.

As Spurs have just announced the signing of Ange Postecoglou as their new manager, it would be a great decision on the Australian’s part to sign a player who is a laughingstock to many.
Let us not forget, however, that Maguire’s performances for England have been solid overall, so perhaps it will be Manchester United who end up with egg on their faces.
The centre-back would also have a real point to prove, and if he can become the linchpin in Tottenham’s back four, there’s no reason why he can’t be used as a platform from which north Londoners can build.

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Simon Jordan has revealed he had an “interview” with Daniel Levy and this has led him to believe Man Utd target Harry Kane will remain at Tottenham. The England international’s contract expires in 2024, leaving his future uncertain in this summer’s transfer window.

Spurs had a nightmarish season in 2022/23 finishing eighth in the Premier League. However, Kane’s form was still outstanding. In his 38 league matches, he managed to score 30 goals.
Man Utd are looking for a world-class striker and Kane would be Ten Hag’s favorite target. Real Madrid have joined the race to sign Kane after Karim Benzema’s move to Saudi Arabia is completed. The Spanish giants have also been linked to Chelsea’s Kai Havertz but are now believed to be chasing the Spurs star.

Kane is about to enter the final year of his contract but Levy is known as a tough negotiator and it has been suggested the striker could cost up to £100m this summer.